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Magellan International School

United States, Austin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 650
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum International Baccalaureate
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Spanish immersion IB school, Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), 91% above national MAP average, $1.4M annual financial aid, 64% diverse families, Founded 2009, Design + Innovation curriculum, Two campuses
Clubs Athletics (Gators), Beyond the Classroom programmes, Camp Everything summer, Parent Association, House System (grades 6-12)
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Magellan International School is a secular, independent IB school in Austin offering Spanish immersion from Preschool through High School. Founded in 2009, it is one of four US secular schools expected to offer the full IB continuum in English and Spanish, with 91% of students above national average on MAP tests and $1.4 million in annual financial aid.

7501 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78731, USA.

The Essentials

Magellan International School has 650 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Main Campus: 7501 North Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78731. Preschool Campus: 2700 West Anderson Lane, Suite 601, Austin, TX 78757.

Stages
Preschool (age 3) through Grade 12.

Type
A secular, independent co-educational IB school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
64% of families identify as diverse.

Additional learning support
Student support services and protocols.

Religious affiliation
Secular (non-denominational).
Diving Deeper

House System
Secondary House System for grades 6-12.

Governance and Ownership
Independent school.
Academics

Magellan International School teaches International Baccalaureate for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB continuum: PYP, MYP, and pursuing DP authorisation. Approximately 75% of instruction in Spanish depending on grade level. Design + Innovation curriculum.

Exam Results
91% of students scored above the national average on MAP Reading and Language Usage tests.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student support services and protocols.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2009.

Community
64% of families identify as diverse. Active Parent Association.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Association.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two campuses: Main Campus and Preschool Campus in Austin.

Sports Facilities
Athletics programme (Gators mascot).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond the Classroom programmes, Camp Everything summer, after-school care.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Design + Innovation curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Spanish immersion with 75% instruction in Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
Camp Everything summer programme. After-school care.

Community & Service
Community engagement and DEIB initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Secondary House System.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
Approximately 75% of instruction in Spanish depending on grade.

Immersion Programs
Full Spanish immersion from Preschool through High School.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School authorised for PYP and MYP. Pursuing DP. One of four US secular schools for full IB continuum in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Application process available.

Scholarships
$1.4 million in financial aid awarded annually to 15% of families.
School Events
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