Quick summary of key school information
School details
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
87% local : 13% international |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
In Preschool and Primary, 95% of teachers who teach the subjects in English are native from UK, U.S., Ireland and Australia. In Secondary and High School 50% of teachers who teach the subjects in English are native. 100% of teachers of Chinese are Chinese natives. 100% of teachers of French are French natives. |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
IS offers two support language programs for those new students who do not reach the required level necessary to continue classes as normal, either in English for Spanish students or Spanish for foreign students. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Mandarin, German, Valencian |
Max. number of students per class |
The maximum number of students per classroom is 25. |
Average number of students per class |
The average number of students per classroom is 18. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Since 2005, classrooms have been equipped with interactive white boards, projectors, and computer systems. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The test is for students from Primary Year 1 upwards.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
You can submit the enrolment application any time, during the school year before the month of June. The sooner you submit your enrolment application, the sooner you will reserve your place as courses are closed as inscriptions arrive. |
School start time |
9:15 |
School finish time |
16:45 |
Supervised care before/after school |
IS offers extended hours in the morning from 08.00 and in the afternoon until 18.00, for those families who need help to balance work and family life. The students are looked after by teachers and assistants from the school who prepare a variety of academic and/or recreational activities, suitable for the age of the child. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, indoor football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, dance, paddel, skating, tennis, volleyball, singing, clarinet, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, horn, viola, violin, cello |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis courts, basketball courts, paddel courts, outdoor swimming pool |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
In 1998 Iale International School became the first bilingual infant and primary school in Valencia to be authorised at a national level. |