AIS Altea International School

AIS operates on the premise that children and teens can be authentic, fostering a creative and nurturing environment where academic achievement is balanced with social awareness, emotional well-being, and happiness. The educational model integrates the British National Curriculum with Steiner-Waldorf inspired pedagogy and mindfulness practices. The school emphasizes intellectual curiosity, artistic expression, and a sense of responsibility toward the natural world and the community.

The school follows the British National Curriculum, organized into Key Stages 1 through 5, and is accredited by the British Council through NABSS and the Ministry of Education of the Generalitat Valenciana. Primary education (Key Stages 1-2, ages 6-11) focuses on experiential learning and the integration of artistic and academic instruction. Secondary education (Key Stages 3-4, ages 13-16) prepares students for IGCSE examinations, with a curriculum including core subjects like Mathematics, English, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and Spanish, alongside electives such as Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, Geography, German, and Music. The Sixth Form Hub (Key Stage 5, ages 17-18) offers a pre-university environment with modular Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Levels (IAL) and an EPQ 'Artifact Route' to support university entry.

The school prioritizes a personalized approach with small class sizes to support individual student needs. Teachers provide both written and verbal feedback, and the school utilizes formative assessment to identify areas where students may require additional support. Pastoral care is a fundamental component of the school's model, focusing on the emotional well-being and individual development of each student.

Prospective families must complete an online enquiry form, which initiates the admission process. Following the submission of this form, parents are invited to the school for a personal visit and an interview. Registration is finalized upon payment of an annual registration fee and an initial deposit equivalent to two months' tuition.

The school is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in El Cautivador, overlooking the Mediterranean coastline and the town of Altea. The campus comprises 22 classrooms across seven buildings, which have been sympathetically restored using natural materials like stone and wood. Facilities include an auditorium, a music room, an art workshop, and a fruit and vegetable garden. The site is situated next to the CEM environment centre and an early 19th-century chapel.