Age: 11 - 18 years.
60 students are trained on the conditions of the property.
The school is located in Andalusia, in a busy tourist area of Spain. This is one of the most beautiful places in the famous resort on the Costa del Sol. The most convenient way to get to the school from the airports of Malaga (90 km) and Gibraltar (20 km).
Located on the picturesque coast, the school is an excellent choice for students who want to combine learning with cognitive and beach holiday in Spain.
Key factors
- The courses are taught in English, but almost all students studying Spanish, to feel the spirit of Spain and its rich culture.
- The school and the ability to appreciate the individuality of each student as well as believe that education has unlimited opportunities to change the world.
- The high academic performance: many graduates enter the top-rated universities in the world. This reflects very strong curriculum that each student can achieve maximum results.
- Sotogrande International School - a high-tech school which is successfully implementing information technology in the educational process. This is one of three Spanish schools certified by Apple.
- The school is located near the chic shopping centers.
- Complete safety - children in the overnight care.
- Excellent sports equipment: 6 golf courses, three of which are the best in Europe, 11 first-class golf polo, equestrian center, a luxury spa.
- Teaching golf and football on a professional level.
Equipment
School grounds is a large estate with the first-class equipment for learning and sports. School buildings are interconnected walkways and grassy fields, the campus is surrounded by trees, there are a lot of greenery.
Great amenities: two computer labs, a multimedia library, a music school, an art studio and a fully equipped theater. The school has a high adaptability: classrooms are equipped with projectors, interactive whiteboards, plasma and Apple MacBook Pro computers. All high school students are given laptops.
Sport equipment: a 25-meter swimming pool, a huge multi-purpose sports hall, courts for football and basketball paved, all-weather sports fields and a running track. The school collaborates with local sports clubs, schools where students can practice golf, tennis, horse riding, polo and water sports.
a coffee shop and a dining room on campus. School recently acquired its own 4-star hotel, where the children live, trained on the conditions of the property.
Program
High school (11-16 years)
Children learn general subjects, and gradually realize that they prefer and what they gravitate sciences. High School program involves not only the acquisition of knowledge, but also teaches methods of use thereof. Particular importance is given to communication skills, proper formation of speech, the ability to express their thoughts orally and in writing. Students learn at least two foreign languages.
The emphasis is on the development of critical thinking, indifferent attitude to the events in the world, as well as in connection with the application of theoretical education sphere. We study the current global problems such as human rights, climate change and the problem of identity.
All students study a range of subjects, which greatly increases the freedom and awareness of choice for further education. Subjects: English, Spanish, German and French languages, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, business, music, theater, visual arts, design, information technology, physical education.
IB (16-18 years)
Course preparation for university, designed for 2 years. Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB), which is issued at the end, is a ticket to any US and European university.
6 subjects studied, 3 and at an advanced level to the standard level three. As a rule, the level of in-depth study those subjects that reflect the interests of each student, and selected by a specialty at the university.
Subjects: English, Spanish, German, French and Russian, or any other foreign language, business and management, geography, history, psychology, biology, physics, environment, social studies, math, mathematics, theater, visual arts, chemistry, economics .
In addition to academic subjects all students must pass additional courses:
- The theory of knowledge. The course, which develops critical thinking, the ability to listen to others and understanding of knowledge as such. Understand questions such as: what is knowledge, what is its value, what are its limitations.
- Creativity, action and mutual aid. The course, which forms the modern inhabitants of the global world, caring and enthusiastic.
- The extended essay. Own research project on the chosen topic.
Accommodation
Accommodation in a residence in the former 4-star hotel, which is now in the ownership of the school. Here, safe, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The territory has a WI-FI.
The residence is designed for 150 people. Students live in spacious double rooms with air conditioning, each room has a bathroom and toilet. The residence at the disposal of students a large outdoor swimming pool, gym, dance studio, study room, a music room for rehearsals, student kitchen, lounge with TV. Plenty of space for sports, including basketball courts available.
Sport
Sport plays an important role in school life. Sport activities take place both within the curriculum and as a hobby and extra classes. Great climate and an excellent location make the school sports attractive and accessible throughout the school year.
It all depends on the willingness of the student: it is possible to play sports at a professional level, try the rare and unusual sport - the school will do its best to get the desired student. You can play football, basketball, swimming, tennis, water polo, fencing, horse riding, ACS-diving, cricket, judo, dance, windsurfing, yoga and much more.
The school runs a golf academy, which teaches these professional athletes who win in international competitions. In Andalusia 300 days of sunshine a year, making the location of the school an ideal place for golf.
Students are trained in the field with a 36-hole golf course, with stunning sea views and the Strait of Gibraltar. Training is conducted by highly qualified coach. Students within classes have the opportunity to play with world-class golfers and participate in professional competitions, which take place in the best golf clubs in the country. This allows rapid progress and develop. The intensity of the training the student to choose from: 2, 4, 8 hours per week.
In 2013 he began to work the football academy, where every student, regardless of gender and age an opportunity to develop their skills in this sport. Classes are held both during school hours and after school. School football team takes part in local competitions and international level.
Additional classes
Extra-curricular school life is extremely rich. School art department invites all enthusiastic kids painting classes, graphic design, textiles and many others. Students regularly exhibit their work at the school, as well as take part in the annual exhibition of art. The school has close ties with the local artistic community. Famous international masters and experts often give lectures on art, and school proximity to the famous museums and art galleries allows students to haunt them. Students take part in a local competition for young artists and international art contest Saatchi.
The school is very well developed theatrical life. There are regular show performances and musicals produced by the school theatrical community. The school has long earned a reputation for its professional production of high quality and ambitious show.
Sotogrande International School is a member organization of ISTA (International School theater organization). Students travel to Europe regularly attend theater workshops and perform at local festivals. In addition to playing on stage, the boys take part in creating costumes for plays, developing stage design, put light and sound.
Music plays a very important role in the lives of students. At school, a huge amount of ensembles and groups, in which the boys are happy to participate. Constantly there are concerts on the big stage, many pupils at lunchtime provide small musical performances in the school cafe. Most master classes invited teachers and musicians.
Cost, 2016
High School - € 36,190 per annum
IB Diploma - € 39,300 per annum
Included in cost
- Training
- Accommodation and meals
- All sports and leisure activities
