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| Number of students |
35 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
3 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10/90 |
| Native German and Spanish speaking teachers |
All of our teachers are native speakers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in German and Spanish |
We offer special language courses for students who are not fluent in the language of instruction. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Catalan, Spanish, English |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
7 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use different digital tools. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, if necessary, we conduct distance learning, e.g. with the help of video conferencing. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No, there is no traditional homework at the ecolea. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
At the moment, there are no results on this yet. Our school currently comprises the primary level (grades 1 - 6). The establishment of a secondary level (grades 7 - 10) is planned. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
After the regular lessons, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., the pupils have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and fill in gaps by working in small groups with subject teachers on specific lesson content, which they can discuss in detail and individually. Pupils with reading and spelling difficulties are also supported in addition to their regular lessons. In small groups, they receive targeted reading and spelling training in which they deepen their knowledge of spelling and grammar and learn work techniques that help them to achieve their performance potential in all subjects. To this end, a support plan is first developed for each individual pupil and an individual learning goal is formulated, which is regularly adjusted to the pupil's level of achievement. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Children who have special gifts or talents are also given a variety of stimuli and learning opportunities so that their special abilities can develop into outstanding achievements. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We conduct counselling and application interviews with the children and their parents. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no registration deadline. Registration is possible all year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, late entry is possible. |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school supervision takes place from from 15:00 to 16:30. |
| School bus service available |
A school bus service for students is currently being planned. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, daily lunch is provided by a professional restaurant and caterer. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer vegan food. |
| Uniform required |
No, there is no obligation to wear a school uniform. However, there are ecolea clothes such as hoodies, ploshirts or t-shirts. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Excursions, School gardening, Choir and Theatre, Instrumental lessons, Practical Wisdom & Mindfulness and others |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Basketball, Pádel, Soccer, Yoga |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We organise an annual sports festival. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, Basketball court, Tennis courts in the neighbourhood |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our concept at a glance:
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| Teaching approach of the school |
In the process of a Europe growing together, it is becoming increasingly important to design schools as places of understanding, intercultural learning and tolerance. In this context, the acquisition of language skills is of particular importance. Languages are educational assets, cultural carriers and bridges between cultures. Therefore, intensive language lessons (currently German, Catalan, Spanish, English) take place at the ecolea | Internationale Schule Mallorca from the very beginning. In the age of globalisation and increasing mobility, we consider it indispensable to provide our pupils with extensive key social qualifications and methodological skills. We enable the children to orientate themselves quickly in different (educational) systems and to master the highest demands successfully and without fear. Small classes and individual support are just as much a matter of course with us as diverse sporting and cultural activities. With professional equipment, qualified teachers and a high degree of practical exercises, we teach our pupils modern scientific knowledge and methods from nature and technology. We specifically link the children's natural interest in discovering and explaining their environment with the promotion of scientific thinking in project-oriented and interdisciplinary lessons. |