Teachers are either native speakers or fully bilingual

Yes

French

25

21

Yes

Students work with IPads since they are 2 years old and work with their own personal device (Chromebook) from 3rd grade. Secondary and Baccalaureate students use their own computers. AIS pays special attention to incorporating practical classes related to programming, robotics, mobile apps, and 3D printing.

Yes, our teachers implemented virtual classes since the first day of Covid-19 quarantine in March 2020. From that moment on virtual classes is a standard practice among the regular class activities developed by the teachers, for those students that are confined due to Covid-19. AIS is a Google Reference School so teachers and students use Google environment tools on a daily basis.

Families may choose to send their children to attend Catholic religion classes or Values.

Non-religious students or the ones belonging to different religious denominations attend classes with a syllabus based on the study of universal values.

IB Diploma, Dual Diploma (American-Spanish), PISA for private Schools, Language International Exams for English (Cambridge, Oxford, Trinity), and French (DELF Prim, Jr.)

In general, our students' performance in external examinations is outstanding.

Yes, whenever is relevant to assist the inquiry unit or to reinforce the learning process.

Upper PYP Students: 30 to 40 mins. MYP Students: 60 mins.

99.9%

Yes

Alameda International School has a department of specialists in pedagogy, psychology, and speech therapy to attend to those students with special needs. These needs can be cognitive or affective related. The aforementioned Guidance Department is responsible not only for detecting and meeting these needs but also for offering teachers guidance and support on how to attend to their students.

Gifted and talented students receive the same attention and support from the Guidance Department and their teachers as any other student with special needs.

Yes

Yes

Entry tests involve language level (Spanish for foreign students, English for non-native speakers); Generally, these tests involve mainly the testing of reading comprehension skills plus the oral communication ones (Listening comprehension and Speaking Skills). Pending on the level of entry of the prospective student some Math tests can be applied as well.

Yes, especially in certain age groups in Primary and Secondary as well as to enter Diploma Program

We are flexible, registration can be closed for specific groups once no more places are available for them; at that point, we open a waiting list.

Yes, but the student's admission will depend on the specific student's case.

9:00 a.m.

17:00 h.

Before school: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
After school: 17:00 - 18:30 h.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Alameda International School offers many extracurricular activities both in the academic and sports fields

The curriculum of our school has three mandatory weekly periods dedicated to Sports and Physical Education.

Yes

Alameda International School has a Library, Theater, Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Computer and 3D printing classroom, Art classrooms, video studio with chromakey, and specific classrooms for the elementary music conservatory.

Indoor sports center, climate-controlled swimming pool, football field, basketball, Roller skate Hockey, and Paddle courts

Alameda International School is a private entity, governed by a third-generation family institution, which is not linked to any political, social or religious organization. AIS teaches at all levels from 2-year old’s through 2nd Baccalaureate.

Our educational project at Alameda International School is based on the idea of “promoting talent” so our students will be capable of creating a life project in a trustworthy, autonomous, responsible, and effort-oriented environment; capable of applying knowledge to solving society’s problems; able to start and maintain relationships based on respect and tolerance. In sum, we want to help create people who attain fulfillment through work and emotional balance.