Primary Years

We teach sports and outdoor activities on a daily basis. We believe that learning starts outside and that it extends beyond the classroom. Every day, our students spend much time outdoors, with daily sports, nature exploration or environmental studies. We also work with the horses that live on our campus. This daily outdoor learning promotes physical health, sportsmanship, an appreciation for the natural world and mental well-being; a key priority at ISLA. 

We take academics seriously, particularly in the core subjects English, Spanish, mathematics, and science. Our curriculum ensures that students develop a strong academic foundation in these areas using evidence-based teaching methods. 

We offer the British curriculum and monitor the academic development of all of our students by creating student development plans (SDP) for each student, ensuring that children with high abilities, special educational needs, or those who have never received formal education are fully supported. By working closely with parents, we ensure that every child receives the right guidance to progress at their own pace and on their own goals. 

For foundational subjects, we emphasise learning through projects on themes. This approach allows students to explore topics and themes in depth, make meaningful connections across subjects, developing essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. We believe in learning with purpose, we connect the academic theory to more practical use via projects and application skills, for example in the garden, the kitchen, in group activities or at sports.