Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
1000 |
Languages
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Classroom
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
- Fab Lab – Digital Fabrication Lab
|
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Baccalaureate |
Student support
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
17:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, students with allergies, intolerances or sensitivity to gluten who require a special diet must inform the school so it can offer them a menu adapted to their needs. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, paddel, skating, mindfulness, chess, rugby, coding and robotics, triathlon, music |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Seven-a-side football pitch with artificial turf
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1998, El Altillo International School is a private, non-confessional, liberal school. It is committed to excellence and the highest quality of education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school promotes excellence, advanced learning and full creative development for its students. It also gives them the knowledge and skills to prepare their academic and professional careers in the demanding world of tomorrow. |