Mexico, Playa Del Carmen
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Britt Academy, Playa del Carmen, is a bilingual international day school for ages 3 to 18. It delivers the Mexican National Curriculum (SEP) through the Knotion Education platform, with competencies organized into Communication and Expression, Scientific Perspective, and Social Participation. A Language Centre supports mastery of English and Spanish, while technology-driven learning aligns to the UN SDGs. In Primary and Junior High, core subjects (Spanish, English, Maths, Science) are taught in an integrated, creative framework alongside digital Global Citizenship and Robotics; High School adds business and enterprise skills such as finance and marketing. Britt Academy is part of Orbital Education, a UK-based group accredited by COBIS and CIS; in 2019 Orbital Education received the Queen's Award for Enterprise. Facilities include small classes, technology labs, a 450-seat auditorium, STEAM and robotics rooms, pools, and extensive sports courts. Extras include STEAM activities, languages, and performing arts through after-school clubs and cultural trips.
Prolongación 115 Avenida Sur, Manzana 1 Lote 1, La Joya Linda, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Britt Academy has 293 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Spanish.
Prolongación 115 Avenida Sur, La Joya Linda, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Preschool (Kindergarten), Primary, Junior High, High School
Bilingual international day school
Local and international students
Britt Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
All students learn through the Knotion Education platform to deliver the Mexican National Curriculum (SEP). The competencies are organized into three hubs: Communication and Expression, Scientific Perspective, and Social Participation. Knotion integrates technology with science and emotional learning and is bilingual, supported by a Language Centre to help students master English and Spanish. Primary and Junior High employ an integrated, creative approach with core subjects (Spanish, English, Maths, Science) plus Global Citizenship and Robotics; High School adds business and enterprise skills such as finance, marketing, and sales for real-world preparation. Britt Academy is the only Playa del Carmen school using Knotion Education Platform, with technology at the centre of learning and alignment to the UN SDGs 2030.
Small class sizes provide a personal education with close teacher-student interaction and tailored support.
Many Britt students go on to top universities including Anahuac de Cancún, Anahuac de Merida, La Salle, La UVM, and La Facultad De Medicina UNAM. The school also partners with Coursera to offer courses from Yale University, Princeton University, The University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, The University of Manchester, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, The Hong Kong University, University of Michigan, and The Museum of Modern Art.
The school develops social and emotional skills to enable students to become better human beings. It promotes emotional self-regulation by providing necessary skills and teachings, including the lesson that peace, tolerance and respect are essential to success. The environment is friendly and safe, helping students develop awareness and care for their environment. The approach is humanistic and integrated with technology, merging science and consciousness to support social and emotional development.
The school teaches in a bilingual manner with instruction in English and Spanish. The Language Centre provides additional Spanish language support to meet individual needs. International students, for whom Spanish is a second language, are supported to master Spanish and engage fully in school life.
A friendly and safe learning environment supports mental wellbeing. Social and emotional skills development and emotional self-regulation are emphasized to help students feel secure, included and respected. The school fosters peace, tolerance and respect as part of its wellbeing approach.
The school has a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. It also maintains Health and Safety, Online Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and related policies to safeguard students.
STEP 1: Submit an Enquiry. You can register your interest by completing the online enquiry form. After submission, the admissions team will be in touch to provide further information and can arrange a visit to Britt Academy. You will be invited to community events and open days. STEP 2: School Tour. The admissions team will take you on a personal tour of the facilities. During the visit you will see the school's classrooms and facilities and meet a member of the academic team. STEP 3: Start your Application. Apply via the online admissions portal. The portal remains open for the duration of the admissions journey and guides you through the process. You can log in to view progress and upload documents; once you submit forms and sign documents, edits are no longer possible. If you have previously enquired, use the same email to log in to avoid duplicates. The following documents are required: copy of child's passport and birth certificate; copies of parents'/guardians' passports; your child's most recent school report. STEP 4: Offer and Acceptance. After reviewing the application and documents, a place will be offered if available. The offer is issued via the admissions portal. To secure the place, sign the terms and conditions and pay the initial fees. The school reserves the right to request an entry test and/or personal interview with your child as part of the admissions process. Main Line: +52 984 122 7385. Address: Prolongación 115 Avenida Sur, Manzana 1 Lote 1, La Joya Linda, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Office hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00; During school holidays 07:00-15:00.