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| Number of students |
230 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 different nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish and British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Max. number of students per class |
21 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Catalan, German |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms with interactive whiteboards, ipads in Primary and Chromebooks in Secondary. Streaming lessons for the students in quarantine or with long absences |
| 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 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In primary 30' per day. In Secondary 1,5 hours per day |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
In most of the year groups |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Foundation: Children are accepted in Nursery and Reception without assessment or previous knowledge of English. Primary: To enter a class in the Primary School, prospective students must have an adequate level of English according to their age. Furthermore, an assessment will be made as to whether the school can meet their individual needs Secondary: To enter a class in the Secondary School, prospective students must have an adequate level of English according to their age. Furthermore, an interview will be scheduled with the head teacher in order to assess individual needs, talk about educational aspirations and formulate a plan for entry into the school. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
2022 our students will do the first IGCSE exams |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No, only private transportation service |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our special needs department have 3 specialized teachers. We do special program for talented, dislexic, autism and ADHD |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Special programme for talented students in the classroom and with special activities and support |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
9am |
| School finish time |
4pm |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
There are a wide range of activities or Clubs to attend after school for both students and parents, which cover a variety of sports as well as creative subjects and support in specific academic areas. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
According with the British curriculum. In addition (golf, horse riding) |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor swimming pool, two playgrounds, sports court including climbing frames, football pitch |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
MySports Club is organizing extra curricular sports activities and competitions. Every year the school organize the Sport Day |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Myschool - Mallorca International School is one of the island’s newest and most innovative school. The school is a private international school located in a privileged setting in the heart of the North of Mallorca.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The school follows the British National Curriculum and has been recognised and accredited by both British and Spanish authorities (British Council and Conselleria d'Educació del Govern de les Illes Balears). On graduating from Mallorca International School at 18 years of age students will have direct access to the top universities worldwide, including those in Great Britain and Spain. |