Continuity and Confidence: Building Future Opportunities from the Early Years

Choosing a school involves thinking about continuity, adaptability, and ensuring that children are prepared for a globalising world. Located in Burjassot, Shackleton International School provides a seamless British educational pathway from early childhood through to pre-university higher education, offering families academic consistency under one roof.

A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning

This success is rooted in the early stages. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) are designed to inspire a lifelong love for learning. In EYFS (ages 3 to 5), our child-centred progressive curriculum, based on the UK’s ‘Birth to 5 Matters’ guidance, focuses on seven core development areas through active, play-based exploration. Inside bright, purpose-built environments, young learners naturally develop English fluency, confidence, and fine motor skills.

Structured Discovery and Multilingual Growth

In Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), curiosity evolves into structured academic discovery. Guided by personalised attention, students master core building blocks in Literacy, Numeracy, and Science at their own pace. A key highlight is learning through engaging literary themes; for example, a beloved story like Jack and the Beanstalk is used to creatively link diverse subjects including mathematics, science, and music. To ensure balanced development, a strong personal, social, and emotional program is deeply embedded to support well-being, while German and Spanish are introduced right from Nursery to promote early language acquisition.

Supporting Modern Family Well-Being

At Shackleton, we believe that education is built upon a strong partnership with our families and a shared commitment to their well-being. To fully support busy households, the school offers outstanding facilities alongside premium daily services. These include a free Early Birds morning care programme, secure school transport, diverse after-school clubs, and an on-site kitchen providing fresh, healthy meals daily.

A Pathway to Global University Readiness

Investing in these crucial early years ensures a personalised start that transforms into global university readiness. As students grow, this environment leads to Cambridge IGCSEs and culminates in the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

To learn more about 2026/2027 admissions, please contact info@shackletonschool.com or visit www.shackletonschool.com .