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Magellan International School is an International Baccalaureate World School in Austin, Texas, offering Spanish immersion, Mandarin Chinese instruction and a design-thinking influence curriculum to students ages 3 through 8th grade.
The school was established in 2009 with 47 students and now has 470+ with 70 teachers guiding learning every day in our classrooms.
Students in our school are building skills that transcend boundries - countries, continents and industries - and are surrounded by an inclusive and diverse community.
Club or Organization: Chess Club, Destination Imagination, Entrepreneurs Club, Model United Nations Club
Arts and Music Programs: Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports
School Notes
As an IB World School, Magellan International School: "prepares
students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who
demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity
to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the
development of the whole child as an inquirer, both within and
beyond the classroom."We offer the Primary Years Programme
through our Preschool and Primary School (ages 3 through 5th grade)
as well as the Middle Years Programme (6th through 8th
grade).
All IB programmes seek to develop students according to the
Learner Profile. The profile aims to develop learners who
are: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled,
Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced and Reflective. Teaching
and learning intentionally focus on cultivating these traits
amongst our students.
Like we all learned our first language at home through verbal
cues and association, Magellan teaches our students the Spanish
language through an immersion model. Our preschool students have
80% of their day spoken only in Spanish. As reading - in Spanish
and English - becomes a significant focus in the classroom, the
percentage of English each day increases. With the introduction of
Mandarin Chinese instruction in 3rd grade, our students are
hearing, reading, writing and speaking in 3 separate languages
throughout the day.
Magellan has graduated four classes of Middle School students,
with the oldest in their last year of high school this year. Our
alumni attend schools throughout Austin and across the world, but
the largest number matriculate to Anderson High School, LASA and
Headwaters School.
Students are offered the opportunity to engage in
extracurricular programs, from joining one of 9 competitive sports
teams beginning in 4th grade to academic enrichment clubs like
Model UN and Destination Imagination. Partners offer 20+ programs
after school at our campuses each semester as well. Our students
are busy learning and developing!
Magellan's community is diverse. As an international school,
many our teachers come from many Spanish-speaking countries and our
families choose us because of the breadth and global applicability
of the education provided. Many of our students have been born
outside of the United States - and even more have parents from
other countries - that makes our school experience enriching by
blending the unique experiences and perspectives of all.
The school offers financial assistance for families that may
struggle to afford the full cost of a private education for their
child or children. We welcome families from all backgrounds and
invite you to explore becoming a part of our Magellan
community.
How much does The Magellan International School cost?
The Magellan International School's tuition is approximately $17,980 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Magellan International School?
The acceptance rate of The Magellan International School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. The Magellan International School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What sports does The Magellan International School offer?
The Magellan International School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is The Magellan International School's ranking?
Grades: PK-8 | 189 students1.6 miles 5206 Balcones Dr Austin, TX 78731 (512) 459-5040
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School Reviews
53/14/2019
Our daughter joined MIS in Kindergarten with no prior knowledge of Spanish. The adjustment was much better than expected, even better then hoped for, driven by multiple factors: the fantastic quality of the teachers and staff, low student-teacher ratio, the truly superior didactic approach and materials, as well as parent engagement. We chose the school primarily for the language immersion but have become even bigger fans as we experienced the school's implementation of the IB PYP program.
- Posted by Parent - Fabian
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