Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1774 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
58 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish, English, Irish, and several eastern European countries. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3/22 students per class. |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Teachers are either native speakers or fully bilingual |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students work with IPads since they are 2 years old and work with their own personal device (Chromebook) from 3rd grade. Secondary and Baccalaureate students use their own computers. AIS pays special attention to incorporating practical classes related to programming, robotics, mobile apps, and 3D printing. |
| 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, our teachers implemented virtual classes since the first day of Covid-19 quarantine in March 2020. From that moment on virtual classes is a standard practice among the regular class activities developed by the teachers, for those students that are confined due to Covid-19. AIS is a Google Reference School so teachers and students use Google environment tools on a daily basis. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Families may choose to send their children to attend Catholic religion classes or Values. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-religious students or the ones belonging to different religious denominations attend classes with a syllabus based on the study of universal values. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Dual Diploma (American-Spanish), PISA for private Schools, Language International Exams for English (Cambridge, Oxford), and French (DELF Prim, Jr.) |
| Results in these examinations |
In general, our students' performance in external examinations is outstanding. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, whenever is relevant to assist the inquiry unit or to reinforce the learning process. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Upper PYP Students: 30 to 40 mins. MYP Students: 60 mins. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99.9% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Alameda International School has a department of specialists in pedagogy, psychology, and speech therapy to attend to those students with special needs. These needs can be cognitive or affective related. The aforementioned Guidance Department is responsible not only for detecting and meeting these needs but also for offering teachers guidance and support on how to attend to their students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted and talented students receive the same attention and support from the Guidance Department and their teachers as any other student with special needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry tests involve language level (Spanish for foreign students, English for non-native speakers); Generally, these tests involve mainly the testing of reading comprehension skills plus the oral communication ones (Listening comprehension and Speaking Skills). Pending on the level of entry of the prospective student some Math tests can be applied as well. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, especially in certain age groups in Primary and Secondary as well as to enter Diploma Program |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are flexible, registration can be closed for specific groups once no more places are available for them; at that point, we open a waiting list. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but the student's admission will depend on the specific student's case. |
| School start time |
9:00 a.m. |
| School finish time |
17:00 h. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Before school: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Alameda International School offers many extracurricular activities both in the academic (culture, languages, music) and sports fields |
| Sports activities included |
The curriculum of our school has three mandatory weekly periods dedicated to Sports and Physical Education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Alameda International School has a Library, Theater, Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Computer and 3D printing classroom, Art classrooms, video studio with chromakey, and specific classrooms for the elementary music conservatory. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
More than15 sports disciplines including: football, basketball, roller hockey, swimming club, modern dance, volleyball, paddle tennis or rhythmic gymnastics. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Alameda International School is a private entity, governed by a third-generation family institution, which is not linked to any political, social or religious organization. AIS teaches at all levels from 2-year old’s through 2nd Baccalaureate. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our educational project at Alameda International School is based on the idea of “promoting talent” so our students will be capable of creating a life project in a trustworthy, autonomous, responsible, and effort-oriented environment; capable of applying knowledge to solving society’s problems; able to start and maintain relationships based on respect and tolerance. In sum, we want to help create people who attain fulfillment through work and emotional balance. |
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