Our curriculum programme is organised in 5 stages

Foundation Stage

(Early Years)

Key Stage 1

(Primary)

Key Stage 2

(Primary)

Key Stage 3

(Secondary)

Key Stage 4

(Secondary / iGCSE)

Year group Spanish system Age Key stage
Pre-Nursery 1 L1 1-2 Early Years
Pre-Nursery 2 L2 2-3 Early Years
Nursery P3 3-4 Early Years
Reception P4 4-5 Early Years
Year 1 P5 5-6 Key Stage 1
Year 2 1º Primaria  6-7  Key Stage 1
Year 3 2º Primaria  7-8  Key Stage 2
Year 4 3º Primaria  8-9  Key Stage 2
Year 5 4º Primaria  9-10  Key Stage 2
Year 6 5º Primaria  10-11  Key Stage 2
Year 7 6º Primaria  11-12  Key Stage 3
Year 8 1º ESO 12-13  Key Stage 3
Year 9 2º ESO 13-14  Key Stage 3
Year 10 3º ESO 14-15  Key Stage 4
Year 11 4º ESO 15-16  Key Stage 4

Foundation stages

MiNi ISM

Starting September 2025, we are launching a new Pre-Nursery class for children aged 1 to 3. In our warm, nurturing environment, experienced early years practitioners guide toddlers through their first structured learning experiences.

Following the EYFS framework, our entirely play-based approach focuses on Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. At this stage, children begin to develop key foundational skills such as:

  • Learning to share, take turns, and express emotions appropriately
  • Expanding vocabulary and listening skills through everyday interaction
  • Strengthening fine and gross motor skills through movement and play
  • Exploring their surroundings with curiosity, imagination and confidence

Our programme immerses children in English all day, with two weekly storytelling sessions—one in Catalan and one in Spanish—to support cultural identity. Outdoor play in our surrounding green spaces is a key part of the routine, allowing children to explore nature and develop physically.

Pre-Nursery provides a joyful introduction to school life, helping children grow confident, feel secure, and begin their learning journey with enthusiasm.

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Foundation stages

Early years

Starting September 2025, we are launching a new Pre-Nursery class for children aged 1 to 3. In our warm, nurturing environment, experienced early years practitioners guide toddlers through their first structured learning experiences.

Following the EYFS framework, our entirely play-based approach focuses on Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. At this stage, children begin to develop key foundational skills such as:

  • Learning to share, take turns, and express emotions appropriately
  • Expanding vocabulary and listening skills through everyday interaction
  • Strengthening fine and gross motor skills through movement and play
  • Exploring their surroundings with curiosity, imagination and confidence

Our programme immerses children in English all day, with two weekly storytelling sessions—one in Catalan and one in Spanish—to support cultural identity. Outdoor play in our surrounding green spaces is a key part of the routine, allowing children to explore nature and develop physically.

Pre-Nursery provides a joyful introduction to school life, helping children grow confident, feel secure, and begin their learning journey with enthusiasm.

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Key stage 1 and Key stage 2

Primary

In primary, we develop the individual using our own personalised approach. Through our focus on our key values of resilience, respect, adaptability, kindness, honesty, responsibility, teamwork and international mindedness, we help students develop high levels of self-esteem, problem-solving skills and a sense of pride in all they do.

Each year the group has a dedicated class teacher and is supported by a team of specialists and teaching assistants. Learning is tailored to the needs of individual students, allowing them to grow and flourish and preparing them for the challenges presented by secondary and the wider world.

We follow the National Curriculum for England. All students learn Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Information Technology, Physical Education, Music, Art, Forest School and Personal, Health and Social Education.

Students learn Spanish from Year 1. They learn Spanish, Catalan and French from Year 2. Some subjects are taught discretely. Others under the heading of Topic. Wherever possible, we align subject content thematically to make learning more effective and interesting for the students.

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Key stage 3 and Key stage 4

Secondary

Our secondary programme builds on the skills, knowledge and competencies acquired in the Foundation and Primary Stages. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which provides our students with solid academic knowledge, develops a broad range of skills, encourages their creativity and participation of all aspects of school life and the wider community.

We build on the key values of our primary programme (resilience, respect, adaptability, kindness, honesty, responsibility, initiative and collaboration) to develop active learners and empathetic, internationally minded young people who are ready to meet the challenges of the modern world.

Key stage 3 (Year 7-9)

Students study a broad range of subjects – English, Maths, Sciences, Geography, History, Art, Music, Computer Studies, Spanish, Catalan, French, Physical Education

Key stage 4 (Year 10-11)

Students follow an International General Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme. All students study the core subjects: English, Maths, Science, Spanish and Catalan, History & Geography of Spain , Physical Education andPersonal, Social and Health Education. They also choose two further subjects such as Double Science, Business Studies, Art, History, Geography, Information and Communication Technology.

At the end of year 11, students complete International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. Once they have received their certificates, they can also apply for the Spanish certificate of secondary education ‘Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria’. With IGCSEs, students can enroll in A-level courses.

Spanish Curriculum Validation

ESO certificate

Students who have successfully completed years 8-11 with us, including Spanish and Catalan, and also gain four passes at IGCSE can apply for the Spanish certificate of secondary education ‘Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria’. The school will support students with this process.

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Open enrolment

Our easy and straightforward admissions process is designed to help you get in touch with us quickly and comfortably by completing this simple contact form. Please read on for information that will help you in the process of applying and/or finding out more at International School Maresme.

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