Sotogrande International School

Sotogrande International School (SIS) is a day and boarding school, which follows the IB programme for 8 months-18 years. SIS provides a challenging, nurturing and academically rigorous International Education. Throughout the IB programmes teachers aim to combine academic excellence with extraordinary educational experiences. Embracing the creative use of technology and authentic service experiences students are encouraged to think independently and critically, developing their own unique interests, gifts and talents and taking opportunities to be the best they can be. We are a learning community, passionate about providing an International Education, which inspires and encourages learning and intercultural understanding. We facilitate self-discovery and the development of unique interests, gifts and talents, whilst promoting service learning as a force for good in the world.

Our goal is to create extraordinary educational experiences for all our students, providing opportunities for them to explore their gifts and talents. Our curriculum, lessons and environment reflect this. Surrounded by trees, lessons often take place outside making the most of the beautiful weather and surroundings, as well as in specialist classrooms.

SIS students receive an academically rigorous international education, with experiential learning at the heart. Learning through reflection on doing, helps students to more easily absorb and understand information, and we support this through educational excursions, interactive lessons and through the creative use of technology. Students are encouraged to think independently and critically, embracing opportunities to be the best they can be and taking personal responsibility for creating a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable world.

SIS places great emphasis on technology to support learning and is proud to be named as an Apple Distinguished School. We aim to prepare students for effective participation and success in the 21st century by integrating technology and learning, providing access for all children to laptops, ipads and desktop computers and ensuring students have access to online learning resources both at home and at school. To be a world leader in International Education, which is academically rigorous, connecting learners to their passion and purpose. Through the creative use of technology and authentic service experiences, we promote education as a force for good in the world.

Our schools focus on the individuality of each child and develop their confidence through a broad and engaging curriculum. Our Three Pillars approach to Inspired learning has Academics at the centre with the two pillars of Performing Arts and Sports at equal strength and importance. This ensures we develop confident, thoughtful and knowledgeable young people. We are looking for innovative, positive, flexible, outstanding teachers who go above and beyond to make the learning experience for the student truly inspirational. As an Apple Distinguished School, a commitment to using IT within the classroom is essential. Experiential learning and global citizenship are both core to our philosophy and, along with service learning, these elements drive our curriculum.

Sotogrande International School (SIS) believes that a socially diverse student population is a key component of an international and balanced education. We are committed to providing financial assistance to students as a community benefit, and in order to provide access to SIS to a more diverse range of students. Our Scholarships are merit-based, covering a reduction in International Baccalaureate (IB) tuition fees and are designed to help children who excel in a range of disciplines.