Escola Global International School vs ISLA Academy

	E Escola Global International School Mallorca, Spain	I ISLA Academy Mallorca, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,750 - 13,200	Fees / year €4,130 - 12,575
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 86
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 2024
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at C/ Germans Llumière, Nº 1 (Edificio Adduno) – Parc Bit, Carretera de Valldemossa, KM 7,4, 07121 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain. The campus is in Parc Bit, Palma de Mallorca. It serves students from Early Years through Sixth Form (ages 2–18).	Location ISLA Academy is located in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. The campus has two addresses: Campus Address Diseminado Poligon 07, 115, 07500 Manacor; Urban Address Calle Tortova 2, 07500 Manacor. Students come from around the world and are immersed in English and Spanish.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form (ages 2–18)	Stages Primary Age 3-10; Secondary Age 11-18
School type	School type International school offering the British curriculum with Spanish language; Cambridge International IGCSEs and A-Levels; official Spanish homologation.	School type The school is an international academy offering British education, with daily emphasis on sports and outdoor learning.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Tailored academic and pastoral care; mentoring; wellbeing tools; and guidance for university applications in Spain and abroad.	Additional learning support Supports students with special educational needs and those who have never received formal education through individual development plans, with parental involvement.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration (administrative) cost: EUR 500 (one-off, payable the first time the student enters the school). This amount is non‑refundable and is paid together with the deposit. - Reservation fee for the next course: EUR 495 (payable by bank transfer before 21 February). This fee is deductible from the annual payment or from the first payment in September; it will not be refunded if the student does not start the next school year. Deposit - Deposit: EUR 1,500 (single payment at enrolment). The deposit is held as a guarantee and will not be used to compensate academic fees. Conditions for return: two months' advance written notice of withdrawal (computable within the school year), account holder must be up to date with payment obligations, and for students not continuing the next course the school must be notified by mail before 20 April of the previous year. When refundable, the deposit is returned on 25 August. Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025–2026) — annual, per‑term and per‑month amounts. Lunch is included in the annual study fee. - Nursery 1 — Annual: EUR 8,750; Per term (3 installments): EUR 2,916.67; Per month (10 installments): EUR 875.00. - Nursery 2 — Annual: EUR 8,900; Per term: EUR 2,966.67; Per month: EUR 890.00. - Reception — Annual: EUR 9,100; Per term: EUR 3,033.33; Per month: EUR 910.00. - Year 1 — Annual: EUR 9,400; Per term: EUR 3,133.33; Per month: EUR 940.00. - Year 2 — Annual: EUR 9,850; Per term: EUR 3,283.33; Per month: EUR 985.00. - Year 3 — Annual: EUR 10,300; Per term: EUR 3,433.33; Per month: EUR 1,030.00. - Year 4 — Annual: EUR 10,600; Per term: EUR 3,533.33; Per month: EUR 1,060.00. - Year 5 — Annual: EUR 10,900; Per term: EUR 3,633.33; Per month: EUR 1,090.00. - Year 6 — Annual: EUR 11,200; Per term: EUR 3,733.33; Per month: EUR 1,120.00. - Year 7 — Annual: EUR 11,850; Per term: EUR 3,950.00; Per month: EUR 1,185.00. - Year 8 — Annual: EUR 12,200; Per term: EUR 4,066.67; Per month: EUR 1,220.00. - Year 9 — Annual: EUR 12,500; Per term: EUR 4,166.67; Per month: EUR 1,250.00. - Year 10 — Annual: EUR 12,800; Per term: EUR 4,266.67; Per month: EUR 1,280.00. - Year 11 — Annual: EUR 13,100; Per term: EUR 4,366.67; Per month: EUR 1,310.00. - Year 12 (KS5/Y12) — Annual: EUR 13,200; Per term: EUR 4,400.00; Per month: EUR 1,320.00. - Year 13 (KS5/Y13) — Annual: EUR 13,200; Per term: EUR 4,400.00; Per month: EUR 1,320.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment methods: payments are made by direct debit from the bank account number provided by families. The reservation fee must be paid by bank transfer before 21 February. Returned bank receipts incur a surcharge of EUR 25 plus any expenses incurred. Failure to pay two installments may result in suspension/expulsion of the student until outstanding receipts are regularized. - Payment schedules available: - Annual payment: due before 5 July; a 5% discount is applied to the school‑year rate when paid in advance. - Term payment (three installments): payments due on 5 September, 5 December and 5 March. - Monthly payment (ten installments): payments between the 1st and 5th of each month from September to June (first payment in September, last in June). - Discounts: single annual payment discount of 5% (or proportional part for advanced monthly payments); second‑child discount of 3% applies to the younger sibling's school‑year fee (not applicable to school materials or other additional costs). Boarding fees - Boarding: not applicable. No boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school for ages 2–18. Other costs and additional fees - School materials: EUR 165 (single payment by bank receipt in September). School supplies (textbooks, reading books where required) are not included in the annual fee and are charged separately. - External examination fees and related costs: fees for external examinations (AS, A‑Level, EPQ, Cambridge/Edexcel and other examining organisations) are charged in accordance with the examining organisations and are not included in the annual fee. An additional charge applies for the optional approval/homologation of academic certificates. - Excursions, school trips, departures and extracurricular activities: these are not included in the school fee and will be charged separately depending on the activity. - Uniform / EG Shop items: the school does not require a full school uniform, but an official PE t‑shirt is required for PE days. The EG Shop lists PE t‑shirts and optional hoodies at small additional charges (example shop prices: Cotton T‑shirt EUR 15.00; Technical T‑shirt EUR 12.00; Hoodies from approx. EUR 22–25). These items are purchased separately. Refund information and non‑refundables - Registration fee (EUR 500) is non‑refundable in all cases. Reservation fee (EUR 495) is not refundable if the student does not start the next school year. The deposit (EUR 1,500) is refundable only if the school's stated return conditions are met (two months' notice, up to date with payments, and timely notification before 20 April for students not continuing); returned deposits are paid on 25 August when applicable. The deposit cannot be used to offset academic fees. Key payment notes and sanctions - A returned bank receipt has a surcharge of EUR 25 plus any expenses incurred. Non‑payment of two installments may lead to the student being suspended or expelled until payment is regularized. Reservation and registration fees are handled as described above and have specific non‑refund rules. Summary of fee payment methods - Direct debit from the account provided by families is the standard payment method for tuition. Reservation fees are paid by bank transfer. No credit card payment method is specified in the school fees documentation. Additional remarks on fees - The school reserves the right to increase the annual fee; any change will be communicated before the reservation period for the next course.	Fee details Application / Enrolment fees - Primary enrolment fee: EUR 500 (non-refundable; charged prior to a child's first year at ISLA). Deposit: EUR 1,000 (refundable after completing the academic year). Materials fee: EUR 425 (includes one full uniform set: hoodie, sweatpants, shorts and t-shirt). Daily healthy snacks and lunches and insurance are listed as included in primary tuition; school trips and examinations are excluded. Tuition fees — Primary (monthly amounts listed; academic year = 10 months) - Early Years (age 3–4): EUR 745 per month. - Reception (age 4–5): EUR 795 per month. - Year 1 (age 5–6): EUR 830 per month. - Year 2 (age 6–7): EUR 895 per month. - Year 3 (age 7–8): EUR 960 per month. - Year 4 (age 8–9): EUR 1,025 per month. - Year 5 (age 9–10): EUR 1,185 per month. - Year 6 (age 10–11): EUR 1,215 per month. - Discounts: 30% large-family discount for every 3rd, 4th, etc., 5% discount for full academic-year payment made before the academic year starts, and a 30% community discount for eligible Spanish residents/long-stay families (limits apply; only one discount per student). One academic year consists of 10 months. Tuition fees — Secondary (published formats and billing shown) - Key Stage 3 (Lower secondary): - Year 7 (age 11–12): Enrolment/tuition figure shown as EUR 5,960 per year; Monthly fee shown as EUR 702. - Year 8 (age 12–13): Enrolment/tuition figure shown as EUR 5,960 per year; Monthly fee shown as EUR 702. - Year 9 (age 13–14): Enrolment/tuition figure shown as EUR 5,960 per year; Monthly fee shown as EUR 702. - Key Stage 4 (IGCSE): - Year 10 (age 14–15): Fee shown as EUR 9,920 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,079. - Year 11 (age 15–16): Fee shown as EUR 9,920 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,079. - Key Stage 5 (A-levels): - Year 12 (age 16–17): Fee shown as EUR 7,960 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,252. - Year 13 (age 17–18): Fee shown as EUR 7,960 every 2 years; Monthly fee shown as EUR 1,252. - Secondary deposit: EUR 1,000 (refundable after completing the academic year). Materials: Lower secondary materials fee EUR 425 (includes one full uniform set); IGCSEs & A-Levels materials fee EUR 150. The enrolment fee description notes inclusion of Wolsey Hall enrolment fees for relevant subjects, materials, textbooks and one mock exam per subject in exam years; examinations at a local exam centre and field trips are excluded. A 5% discount applies when tuition for the full academic year is paid before the start of the academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school defines one academic year as 10 months. The published fee documents show monthly instalments and references to whole-year payment discounts (5% for full-year payment made before the academic year starts). An invoice is issued for the enrolment fee and deposit as part of the registration procedure. Specific termised billing schedules (for example: exact term dates and per-term invoices) are not published in the fee sheets. Boarding fees - There are no published boarding or residential fees in the school's fee documents for primary or secondary years. Tuition and materials listings reference daily meals and day-school services rather than residential provision. No boarding provision or boarding charges are published. Other costs and regular extras - Materials/uniform: Primary materials fee EUR 425 (includes one full uniform set). Lower secondary materials fee EUR 425; IGCSE/A-Level materials fee EUR 150. - Excluded items: School trips, local exam centre examination fees, and some external costs are explicitly excluded from tuition and billed separately. Students are expected to bring their own tablet/chromebook/laptop. Refund information - Deposit refund: The deposit of EUR 1,000 is refundable after the student completes the academic year. Enrolment fee: Primary enrolment fee EUR 500 is non-refundable. Materials fees and other charges are not described as refundable in the published fee documents. Fee payment options (methods) - The admissions text states an invoice is sent for the enrolment fee and deposit as part of registration and the contact page provides email, WhatsApp and telephone contact details; however, the published fee documents and admissions pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit or IBAN details). No formal list of payment channels is published in the fee materials. Brief summary of findings and gaps - Published fee sheets for the 2025–2026 year include detailed primary monthly fees, secondary fee figures and the principal charges (enrolment fee, deposit, materials), and list what is included and excluded. These documents do not publish a formal per-term invoice schedule, a clear list of accepted payment methods, or boarding/residential fees (no boarding is listed). The admissions page indicates detailed fees for 2026–2027 will be made available later.
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Food options	Food options Meals are cooked fresh on-site daily by a four-person kitchen team, using local and seasonal ingredients where possible. The menus are balanced, nutritious, and accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and allergy-friendly options. Lunchtime is a calm, welcoming moment for students to unwind, connect, and recharge. The Kitchen Experience Programme (Years 5–7 and upon request for older students) involves students in helping prepare and serve meals, teaching teamwork and responsibility.	Food options ISLA Academy offers cafeteria-style, healthy lunches; the menu is largely vegetarian, with fish and chicken served occasionally, and meals use locally grown produce where possible, including produce from the ISLA garden. Lunch is included in tuition at the Cabarete campus, while Las Terrenas families may purchase meals from an outside provider. A nutritious morning snack is provided for Preschool and Phase 1, and a waste-free lunch is encouraged with students bringing reusable water bottles.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and operated by ESCOLA GLOBAL SABER ES FUTUR S.L. The registered address is C/ Germans Lumiere, 5 - 07121 ParcBit (Palma de Mallorca), Spain. NIF: B57587818. The Legal Notice identifies ESCOLA GLOBAL SABER ES FUTUR S.L as the responsible party for the site.	Governance and ownership Sean Bennett serves as Director and Co-founder, leading the school. Franco Rodriguez is Founding Curriculum Coordinator, and campuses are supported by Amanda Bucci (Cabarete Campus Coordinator) and Laura Bencosme (Las Terrenas Campus Coordinator). Nykia Blue is Director of Finance.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the British National Curriculum, enriched with Spanish, balancing academic excellence with creativity, well-being, and real-world connection. Early Years (ages 2-5) is play-based, grounded in exploration and development at each child's own pace. Primary (ages 5-11) emphasizes outdoor learning and project-based inquiry to develop critical thinking and practical skills. Secondary (ages 11-16) moves toward IGCSEs, with core subjects and optional courses; some students pursue dual systems adding Catalan and Social Studies or an extra IGCSE. Sixth Form (ages 16-18) offers Cambridge International A-Levels with personalised timetables; students may combine A-Levels with the Spanish Bachillerato and undertake EPQs and real-world placements. From age 2 to 18, learning grows in a single school community.	Curriculum details The school follows the British curriculum with maths, science and foundational subjects taught to a British framework. English, maths and Spanish are taught daily within levelled groups to ensure individual learning and progress. Project-based learning is used for foundational subjects, with daily outdoor activities linking learning to real life. Individual development plans support students with high abilities, special educational needs, or those with diverse educational backgrounds. The academic objective is to prepare students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations, with access to universities worldwide. The languages of instruction are English and Spanish.
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Exam results	Exam results In 2025, IGCSE results were the best in Escola Global International School's history: 87.1% A-C across all subjects; 100% pass rate in all core subjects (English, Maths, Double Science, and Spanish); 95.2% achieved A-C.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Sixth Form prepares students for higher education with Cambridge International A-Levels and dual qualifications, guiding them toward top universities in Spain and beyond.	Higher education progression The school prepares students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations and provides access to universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented EPQs and enrichment in creativity, sport, and real-world placements support advanced learners.	Gifted and talented The school creates individual development plans to support students with high abilities.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school values kindness, purpose, creativity, rigor and global awareness as guiding principles in teaching, learning and relationships. The community is international, with over 30 nationalities, creating an inclusive environment. The school emphasises life skills alongside academic achievement, with students developing confidence, independence and resilience. These competencies are cultivated through small class sizes, close teacher–student relationships and enrichment opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the International Projects Certification. The learning culture encourages curiosity, collaboration and real-world relevance to help students grow as compassionate, capable individuals.	Social & emotional learning ISLA supports social and emotional development as a core part of every learner's experience. Life skills are taught through outdoor learning, social interaction, and real-life applications. Every child receives an individual learning plan that considers strengths and needs, helping them grow socially and emotionally. Language support is woven into daily lessons to help all learners participate and build confidence in social interactions. Sport and outdoor activities are embedded in the weekly rhythm to foster teamwork, cooperation, resilience, and enjoyment of the outdoors, with activities such as gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, and horse riding. A learning support team, including a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist, supports students with higher abilities or special educational needs and works with families to review progress.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) ISLA provides inclusive education for learners with high abilities and those with special educational needs. The curriculum is supported by collaborative Development Plans to guide each child's goals and progress. Teachers differentiate instruction to meet individual levels and provide extra guidance when needed. A learning support team includes a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist to provide targeted support and monitor progress. For language learners, language support is integrated into daily lessons to ensure access to the British curriculum. Families are engaged through close collaboration to review and adjust plans as students progress.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school follows the British curriculum, enriched with Spanish, bringing learning to life through project-based learning and an enrichment program.	English as an additional language ISLA immerses students in English and Spanish, with strong language support woven into daily lessons. Many children join with little or no English or Spanish, and teachers use visuals, hands-on activities, and step-by-step explanations to aid understanding. Language support is provided through small-group or one-to-one sessions as needed. English and Spanish are taught by native speakers, ensuring high-quality bilingual instruction. The school welcomes students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and emphasizes practical, interactive language learning.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Nutrition and wellbeing are central: meals are prepared on-site by a Michelin-trained chef using local and seasonal ingredients, and mealtimes are a safe space to relax, socialise and foster healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. The school also provides personalized academic and pastoral support, including tutoring, wellbeing tools and guidance on university applications in Spain and abroad.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a top priority at ISLA. Daily sports and outdoor activities are built into the timetable to support wellbeing and learning. Children spend substantial time outdoors for fitness, nature exploration, and team activities, including on-site horses. The outdoor environment promotes physical health, social skills, and mental wellbeing, fostering sportsmanship and resilience. ISLA combines a British curriculum with a strong focus on personal development and life skills to support well-rounded mental wellbeing.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Escola Global International School is based in Parc Bit in Palma de Mallorca on a modern campus. Eco-classrooms and science in the garden extend learning beyond the classroom into nature. Outdoor learning and a practical, project-based approach are central to daily study. The in-house kitchen prepares all meals daily under head chef Raffaela Sasse. Unique courses are offered in Digital Media, Environmental Management, Music, Drama, and Marine Science. As a certified Eco-School and Blue School, sustainability is woven into daily life.	Facilities overview ISLA Academy integrates movement and outdoor learning into the daily rhythm. Students spend at least half of the day outside, in lessons, sports or free play. The natural environment—forest, beach, and outdoor areas—is used for games, hikes, swimming and team activities, with regular field trips.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sport is built into the weekly rhythm with activities such as gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, horse riding and several team sports. Primary years have daily sport and outdoor physical activities; lower secondary has 5 hours of sport per week; upper secondary has 2–3 hours per week, with ongoing sport balanced alongside academics. The natural environment is frequently used for outdoor activity.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic spaces include eco-classrooms and garden-based science, inviting hands-on exploration. The Parc Bit campus hosts a modern setting with spaces for a range of subjects. The school offers IGCSE and Cambridge International A-Levels, with the Spanish homologation pathway available. Learning is personalised and project-based, supported by tutoring and wellbeing tools, plus guidance for university applications in Spain and abroad. Digital Media, Environmental Management, Music, Drama, and Marine Science are among the specialised courses available.	Academic facilities ISLA Academy combines a British-based international curriculum with a personalised learning approach. Each child receives an individual learning plan tailored to their strengths, interests and needs, with language support woven into daily lessons. English and Spanish are taught by native speakers. The program blends core academics (literacy, numeracy, science, humanities) with enriched learning (projects, outdoor education, arts and sport). A learning support team, including a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist, provides additional help as required.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Students can participate in the International Project Qualification and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, along with real-world placements.	Extra curricular facilities On-site activities include gymnastics, athletics, capoeira, martial arts, yoga, horse riding and various team sports. Monthly field trips are organised for ISLA/MTA students and other secondary students from local and international communities based on interests in science, languages, humanities or arts.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Escola Global International School opened in 2008. It is based in Parc Bit innovation park in Palma de Mallorca. In 2013, Escola Global moved from a small finca to the ParcBit location. It follows the English National Curriculum for 80% of the time and the Spanish curriculum for 20% of the time, and it offers Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge International A-Levels through its Sixth Form.	History ISLA Academy was founded in September 2024 in Manacor, Mallorca, to provide more than a traditional international school. It identifies as an international learning community for sports, outdoor learning, and British education. The school aims to grow healthy, confident children aged 3 to 18 from around the world, developing their physical and mental skills and fluency in both English and Spanish. The academic program prepares students to undertake Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE and A-level examinations, and emphasizes daily sports and outdoor activities, as well as project-based learning across foundational subjects.
Community	Community Escola Global has an international community with over 30 nationalities. Our community is small enough that every child is known and supported, yet diverse enough to feel truly international. Families and teachers join us from many different countries, bringing perspectives and experiences that enrich our school every day. We value kindness, purpose, creativity, rigour, and global awareness as guiding principles that inform how we teach and learn.	Community Students come from around the world and ISLA immerses them in English and Spanish, forming a multinational learning community that supports real-world problem solving and experiential learning. ISLA collaborates with multiple partners in Mallorca to enrich learning, including ROOTS Outdoor Adventures, Escuela Equina Sendero del Sol (horse riding), She Moves (women's fitness), Mallorca Art School, Mallorca Tutoring Academy, Building in Nature, and Community Days for parents and supporters. ISLA Discovery Days are held monthly, and events such as Easter Bushcraft Camp, Back2Balance Animal Experience, and horse-riding activities are offered along with regular afternoon clubs. ISLA emphasizes well-being and family involvement, with assemblies, mentor groups, and an ambassador programme.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual British National Curriculum is followed, enriched with Spanish. The school serves students from ages 2 to 18, including a Sixth Form offering Cambridge International A-Levels. KS4 moves toward IGCSEs, with options for dual qualifications by adding Catalan and Sociales or an additional IGCSE. Across Secondary and Sixth Form, learning integrates languages, mathematics, science, computing, creative arts, and humanities through Project-Based Learning.	Academic & intellectual ISLA teaches mathematics, science and foundational subjects according to the British curriculum, with English, maths and Spanish taught daily in levelled groups to support progress. Foundational subjects are taught through project-based learning, enabling connections across subjects and practical application. The academic programme prepares students to undertake Cambridge or EDEXCEL IGCSE and A-level examinations. Individual development plans guide each student's progress, with support for high-ability learners and those with special educational needs.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and creative enrichment is integrated into the curriculum. The Sixth Form offers Digital Media, Environmental Management, Music, Drama, and Marine Sciences. Students design personalised timetables for three to four A-Level subjects and engage in enrichment in creativity, sport, and real-world placements. Creative enquiry is embedded across subjects.	Arts & creative ISLA collaborates with Mallorca Art School, a leading visual arts centre on the island. Afternoon Clubs include sports, music, English support and LEGO-club, providing creative and recreational activities after the school day. The Mallorca Art School partnership provides ongoing visual arts experiences for students.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Escola Global blends the British curriculum with a Spanish language program to provide a bilingual education. The curriculum includes Spanish homologation and the option to add Catalan and Sociales at IGCSE. Students in the Sixth Form can pursue Cambridge A-Levels alongside the Spanish Bachillerato, broadening university pathways. The school emphasises multilingual learning within its diverse programme.	Cultural & language Students are immersed in English and Spanish. English classes are offered through a tutoring programme to support language development. The school aims for fluency in both Spanish and English. English, maths and Spanish are taught daily within levelled groups to ensure inclusivity and progress.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Our After School Activities programme lets students explore new interests, develop talents, and socialise in a relaxed, creative environment. There are EG After School Clubs and CE Sports Lab clubs offering a range of activities. Activities support social development through teamwork and shared interests.	Social & hobbies ISLA runs monthly Discovery Days for students to explore learning outside the classroom. The Easter Bushcraft Camp offers outdoor learning experiences for children. Afternoon Clubs include sports, music, English support and LEGO-club for different ages. Daily outdoor activities and nature exploration are part of the regular routine.
Community & service	Community & service As a certified Eco-School and Blue School, sustainability is woven into daily life. Students take part in recycling, energy awareness, and marine conservation projects, and the Green Team leads initiatives that involve the whole community. This approach fosters environmental responsibility and collaborative action.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional From Year 10, students can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a globally recognized, non-academic programme that builds self-discovery, resilience, and service. The Award includes volunteering, physical activity, skills, and expeditions, with a Gold option. It further supports leadership and character development beyond exams. The Sixth Form provides mentoring, wellbeing tools, and guidance for university applications in Spain and abroad.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Outdoor Learning is central, with eco huts and science in the garden, moving learning beyond the classroom. Meals are cooked fresh on-site daily by a team with experience from Michelin-starred kitchens, using local, seasonal, and organic produce where possible. Pastoral care includes mentoring and wellbeing tools to help students thrive.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Daily sports and outdoor activities are part of the ISLA routine. Students spend time in outdoor spaces, including the veggie garden and nature-based projects, with horses on campus. Outdoor learning promotes physical health, self-awareness, empathy and an appreciation for the natural world, supporting physical and mental wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the main language of instruction. The timetable comprises approximately 80% English National Curriculum and 20% Spanish curriculum. Spanish and Catalan are taught to support bilingualism and cultural connection. German is offered for native speakers.	Language provision English and Spanish are taught; Catalan is offered through language labs.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the main language of instruction; Spanish and Catalan are taught to support bilingualism and cultural connection.	Bilingual teaching The school immerses students in English and Spanish.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English and Spanish immersion is provided. Daily instruction in English and Spanish is delivered within leveled groups to ensure inclusivity and progress.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school welcomes applications throughout the year for children aged 2–18 (Early Years through Sixth Form), with one class per year group and limited places. The admissions process has five steps: 1. Say hello — contact the admissions team by filling in the enquiry form or by phone or email. 2. Come and visit — you will be shown around the campus and meet a Head of Learning who can answer questions. 3. Formalise your application — provide academic reports from the last two years and any other relevant assessments. From Year 3 onwards, your child completes a short assessment in English and Maths. 4. Receive an offer letter — enrollment documents are completed and you are offered a place or added to the waiting list. 5. Start your adventure — once a place is confirmed, practical steps are provided before the first day.	Admissions Registration Procedure consists of 3 steps: 1. Show interest by filling Admission Form; 2) ISLA will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a meeting (in person or online) to get to know your family and answer questions about ISLA and its values; 3) An enrollment fee and deposit invoice is issued; after payment a place in the learning community is offered, or the child is placed on the waiting list. New admissions occur during the academic year. 100% individual support means families choose the educational pathway and ISLA acts as adviser, helping navigate options based on age, English fluency and academic level. Development Plans support each child's goals, and pathway options are discussed at key transition points to align with needs and future plans. Fees: Detailed information about fees for 2026-2027 will be available soon. No phone policy.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If a place is not offered, applicants are added to the waiting list.	Waitlist ISLA admits new children during the academic year, and after completing the enrollment steps a place is offered if available or the child is placed on the waiting list.
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