FAQs

Monday – Friday from 9.00 – 15.15. Please see our calendar for holidays and festives.

1. Show your interest by filling out the Admission Form.
2. ISLA will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a meeting. Depending on your situation this will be in person or online. The purpose of this meeting is for us is to get to know you and your family. We will answer any questions you may have about our academy and our values.
3. In order to complete the enrollment procedure we will send you an invoice for the enrollment fee and deposit. After your payment we offer your child a place in class or put him or her on the waiting list.

Detailed information about our fees, see https://www.isla-academy.com/admissions/#fees

If students travel they can continue their academic studies remotely. Learning objectives are set with subject tutors or teachers. For primary students work will be prepared according their needs. For secondary: they can continue their academic planning and distance learning via a virtual classroom facility will be available whilst students are travelling.

If a student already knows their interests, that’s great! If not, we provide guidance and expertise on which subjects align with different university and career paths. Due to regular mentor reviews throughout the course, students have the flexibility of realigning their subjects, extending the exam or end date to suit their personal needs.

Our system caters to almost all students’ abilities, allowing them to learn at their own pace. Students can slow down or accelerate as needed. In upper secondary they may also take extra subjects or receive additional support.

We believe that to become a well-rounded, emotionally stable adult, education should go beyond academics. At ISLA, we focus on applying learning to real-life situations, outdoor skills, sportsmanship, social skills, and critical thinking.

Primary at ISLA is for children aged 3 to 10 (from Early Years through to Year 6). Classes are organised by age, but for core subjects such as English, Spanish and Maths, children are grouped by ability. These groupings are reviewed and adjusted regularly.

We combine an international, British-based curriculum with a strong focus on personal development, outdoor learning and life skills. Every child follows an individual learning plan tailored to their level, interests and learning style. Children spend at least half of their day outside: in lessons, sports or free play.

We select open-minded and positive teachers who bring creativity, expertise, and a strong awareness of inclusion and diversity to ISLA.

In addition to their class teacher, children are taught by subject specialists. English and Spanish are taught by native speakers, ensuring high-quality, multilingual education.

We offer differentiated instruction and tailor teaching in each subject to the child’s level. Additional support is available through our learning support team, which includes a remedial teacher and an educational psychologist. If a child needs extra support or greater academic challenge, we create a personalised plan in close collaboration with parents and review it regularly.

The school day runs from 9:00 to 15:15. Days are varied, with a balance of academic subjects, project-based learning, movement, creativity and time in nature. Being outdoors is an integral part of the daily rhythm: children spend at least half of their school day outside.

Students are assigned to subject specialists on a lesson-by-lesson basis. This means they will be in class with other students working on the same or similar subjects. In lower secondary students will be grouped as will IGCSE and A level students. Classmates may vary in age and level. During project work, sports, and field trips, students are grouped by age.

We organise monthly field trips based on students’ interests, such as science, languages, humanities or arts. These trips are optional and open to ISLA/MTA students as well as students from other secondary schools, both local and international, across the island.

No, some assignments are done online and some are done in writing. All study hours are based in house, with dedicated tutors. A curriculum overview is followed, and assignments are submitted via the online platform, but day to day study is face to face.

All exams are governed by either Cambridge Exam Board or Pearson EDEXCEL and therefore are internationally recognised. Although each country, university or field of study will have specific requirements students use Cambridge and Pearson International AS & A Levels to gain places at leading universities worldwide including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. MTA has our own inhouse university adviser who can guide and support all applications and next steps on a 1:1 basis.

MTA has 15 years experience in innovative, highly personalised blended learning, tutoring and revision support. It combines the renowned online Wolsey Hall programme with live tutoring from passionate, qualified teachers and experts. Students and alumni highly rate MTA with many (re)discovering their love for learning.

We take academics seriously, particularly in core subjects such as English, Spanish, Mathematics, and Science. Our curriculum ensures that students develop a strong foundation in these areas using evidence-based teaching methods.

Do you have an idea for an event? Please get in touch. Would you like to organise something smaller? Such as a teambuilding session for your company or a child’s birthday? Please contact us to discuss opportunities.

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