INTRODUCTION TO The Academy International School
The Academy International School – Junior Campus is an international school in Mallorca for children aged 2 to 12. The school has two locations: the Junior School, which follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and the Secondary Campus, where students can continue their education up to the IGCSE examination level and complete this with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
LOCATION / CAMPUS
The Academy International School – Junior Campus is located in Marratxí. Marratxí is a small municipality 15-minute drive from Palma, the principal city and seaport of Mallorca.
The Junior Campus offers several sports facilities such as football-t Astroturf, tennis court, horse riding area, swimming pool and sports hall, and equipped classrooms for IT, art, music and science.
CURRICULUM / AGES (GRADES)
The Academy International School – Junior Campus includes:
Nursery (for children under three years of age).
Early Years Foundation Stage (including Reception 1 and Reception 2). The curriculum is based on the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, whose four guiding principles are A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, and Learning and Development.
Junior School (made up of Key Stage 1 – Year 1 and 2, and Key Stage 2 – Year 3 to 6). The curriculum is based on the British System.
LANGUAGES
Language of Instruction: English.
Extra Languages: Spanish, Catalan, French and German.
Language Support: The school offers supplementary English as Additional Language courses.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INA
STATISTICS
Number of students: Over 480 students.
Number of nationalities: INA
Predominant nationality: Spanish, British and German.
Class size Average: INA
Class size Maximum: INA
ADMISSION
Enrolment period: Enrolment takes place in Term 1 for Nursery and in April for other year groups. However, if places are available, places are offered throughout the school year.
Waiting list: YES. The waiting list is arranged in order of the dates of the applications.
Admission criteria: The Academy is non-selective in the Early Years and Primary School admissions.
School Fees Structure: INA
LEARNING SUPPORT
SCHOOL POLICIES
Uniform: YES
Student Support: INA
Religion: INA
OTHER SERVICES
School Bus: INA
Boarding Services: NO