School Intelligence Report · Spain
International School Maresme
barcelona-spain·Spain·ISM's curriculum is organized in five stages: MiNi ISM (Foundation Stage), Early Years, Primary (Key Stage 1–2), and Secondary (Key Stage 3–4). MiNi ISM follows a play-based approach in line with the EYFS framework, with English immersion and weekly storytelling sessions in Catalan and Spanish. The Early Years follow the Early Years Framework, focusing on the seven areas of Learning and Development and promoting social, language and personal development through play. Primary uses the National Curriculum for England; all students study Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Information Technology, Physical Education, Music, Art, Forest School and Personal, Health and Social Education, with Spanish from Year 1 and Spanish, Catalan and French from Year 2. Secondary offers Key Stage 3 and 4; core subjects include English, Mathematics, Sciences, Geography, History, Art, Music, Computer Studies, Spanish, Catalan, French and Physical Education, with Year 10–11 following the International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the option to pursue A-levels after IGCSE. There is a Spanish Curriculum Validation path allowing students who complete Years 8–11 and achieve four passes at IGCSE to apply for the Spanish ESO certificate.
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International School Maresme in Barcelona, Spain organizes its curriculum across five stages from MiNi ISM through Secondary, with instruction delivered in English alongside regional language instruction. MiNi ISM employs a play-based approach aligned with the EYFS framework, while Early Years focus on the seven areas of Learning and Development through play-based learning. Primary students follow the National Curriculum for England in core subjects including Literacy, Mathematics, and Science, alongside Spanish, Catalan, and French language instruction, while Secondary offers Key Stage 3 and 4 with IGCSE qualifications in Year 10–11 and the option to pursue A-levels thereafter.