Sotogrande International school

What Sotogrande International school does

Sotogrande International School (SIS) is a private international boarding and day school located in Sotogrande, Cadiz province, near Malaga, Spain. Founded in 1978 and operating as the legal entity INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT SOTOGRANDE SL, SIS delivers English-language education to children aged 4 months through 18 years across a complete International Baccalaureate curriculum pathway — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school serves approximately 1,300 students drawn from over 80 nationalities, and was ranked No.1 in Cadiz by El Mundo and among the Top 75 IB schools globally, with a 2025 average IBDP point score of 33.5.

The school's core products include the Nursery, Primary (PYP), Middle School (MYP), High School, and IB Diploma programmes, supplemented by an Elite Sports Academy integrating golf, polo, and tennis coaching from age 11, full boarding facilities, summer camps, a Global Citizenship Programme, The Kindred Project, and a Global Exchange Programme. Underlying technology infrastructure comprises Apple Distinguished School-accredited (2021-2024) hardware and software, the ManageBac learning management platform, Dynamics 365 CRM, and OpenApply admissions tooling. SIS is a member school of Inspired Education Group, a global network of 80+ premium schools serving 90,000+ students across 24+ countries on 5 continents, which provides guaranteed boarding access and international exchange pathways.

SIS operates a subscription recurring revenue model based on annual tuition and fees across nursery, primary, middle, high school, and IB programmes, augmented by boarding fees, elite sports coaching premiums, and summer camp revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on enquiry. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct admissions, open days, and personalised campus tours, complemented by referral leverage through the Inspired network and earned media in Spanish and international education rankings. The school is privately held with no venture or private equity investment disclosed; Inspired Education Group functions as the corporate parent.

Name

Sotogrande International school

Legal name

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT SOTOGRANDE SL

Website

https://sis.ac

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sotogrande International School is a private boarding and day school in Cadiz, Spain, delivering the full IB curriculum (PYP, MYP, IBDP) to 1,300+ students from 80+ nationalities, including an Elite Sports Academy in golf, polo, and tennis. It operates within the Inspired Education Group's global network of 80+ premium schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private boarding school
• Elite sports academy
• Primary secondary education
• Early years learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Sotogrande

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private international school tuition covering nursery, primary, middle school, high school, and IB programmes. Additionally generates revenue from boarding facilities, elite sports programmes (golf, polo, tennis), summer camps, and global exchange programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sotogrande International School is a private international day and boarding school near Malaga, Spain, delivering the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum pathway from Nursery through Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 4 months to 18 years. The school also offers an Elite Sports Programme combining academics with professional coaching in golf, polo, and tennis, along with boarding facilities, summer camps, and university admissions guidance.

Product overview

Sotogrande International School is a private international school near Malaga, Spain, offering a unified educational programme from nursery (ages 4 months) through to high school (age 18). The school provides the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum pathway alongside an Elite Sports Programme (golf, polo, tennis) for student-athletes. Core offerings include the Nursery, Primary (PYP), Middle School (MYP), High School, and IB Diploma programmes. The school also provides boarding facilities, summer camps, the Global Citizenship Programme, The Kindred Project, and a Global Exchange Programme within the Inspired Education network. University admissions guidance is offered as a support service. The institution is a member of the Inspired Education Group, a network of 80 premium schools across 24+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Programme Early years education programme for children aged 4 months to 3 years, providing the foundation of the school's educational pathway.
• Primary Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged 3-11 years, following the IB PYP framework for primary education.
• Middle School Programme (MYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for students aged 11-16 years, providing a bridge between primary and secondary education, including the MYP & Elite Sports Academy.
• High School and Elite Sports Academy Secondary education for students aged 16-18 years, offering multiple pathway options including the IB Diploma Programme and Elite Sports Academy combinations.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Complete IB curriculum pathway for ages 16-18 years, with exceptional outcomes. Average point score of 33.5 and highest diploma score of 43 in 2025.
• Elite Sports Programme (Golf, Polo, Tennis) Bespoke education combining academic learning with elite sports coaching in golf, polo, and tennis for aspiring professional athletes from age 11 onwards.
• Boarding School Full boarding facilities for students from southern Spain and overseas, offering first-class education in a nurturing international environment.
• Global Citizenship Programme Programme developing cross-cultural awareness and global citizenship skills in students as part of the school's international educational offerings.
• The Kindred Project Community and experiential learning project as part of the school's international educational offerings.
• Summer Camps International summer camps offering cultural immersion and enrichment activities for students.
• Global Exchange Programme International exchange opportunities within the Inspired Education network of schools across 5 continents.
• University Admissions Guidance Expert university counselling service assisting students with course selection, university applications, and interview preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33.5 average IB point score in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inspired Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSotogrande International School is a member of Inspired, a world-leading group of 80 premium schools delivering academic excellence to more than 90,000 students in 24+ countries across 5 continents. Inspired offers an innovative model of first-class, premium education with guaranteed entry to Inspired's premium boarding schools worldwide for secondary students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Global K-12 operator running dozens of premium international schools across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Comparable as a large-scale operator of premium international schools with overlapping customer segments, though much broader in scope than SIS.
• Cognita Schools: International group operating premium private schools across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Comparable as a multi-country premium school operator with overlapping IB/international curriculum offerings, but at much greater scale than SIS.

Direct peers

• King's College Madrid (Soto de Viñuelas): Top-tier premium international school in Madrid offering IB Diploma, British curriculum and elite sport pathways. Sister Inspired school, making it the most directly comparable peer in terms of model, pricing and network effects.
• American School of Barcelona: Premium private international school in Barcelona offering a US-style college-preparatory programme with IB options. Directly comparable as a Spain-based, English-medium, premium-priced international school serving affluent international families.
• American School of Madrid: Long-established American international school in Madrid serving preschool through grade 12 with IB Diploma. Comparable as a Spain-based premium English-medium school competing for similar international family segments.
• British Council School Madrid: British Council-affiliated international school in Madrid delivering a British-style international curriculum from early years through secondary. Comparable as a Spain-based premium English-medium school serving similar family segments.
• British School of Barcelona: Premium British-international school in Barcelona offering a broad international curriculum including IB. Directly comparable as a Spain-based premium school targeting expat and international families with a similar boarding/dual-curriculum profile.
• Hastings School: Private British international school in Madrid offering primary and secondary education with strong international curriculum focus. Comparable as a Spain-based premium international school targeting affluent expat families.

Regional players

• International School of Lausanne: Premium international school in Switzerland offering IB across primary and secondary with a strong boarding programme. Comparable as a high-ticket European international school targeting globally mobile affluent families, though based in a different country.
• St. George's British International School (Rome): Leading premium British-international school in Rome offering IB and British curricula from nursery through secondary. Comparable in profile, pricing tier, and international family target, but serves a different southern-European metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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