Sotogrande International School
International School in Marbella
Quick answer
Sotogrande International School (SIS) is a top IB Day and Boarding school near Malaga in Cadiz province, serving the Costa del Sol expat community. The school enrols 1,040 students from 50 nationalities aged 6 months to 18, offering the complete IB continuum accredited by IBO and CIS.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Sotogrande International School.
- Tuition: $10,000–$28,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- 50 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:50.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
1,040
50 (Spanish)
25 max
Available
IBO, CIS
WhereNext Analysis
Sotogrande International School (SIS) is a top IB Day and Boarding school near Malaga in Cadiz province, serving the Costa del Sol expat community. The school enrols 1,040 students from 50 nationalities aged 6 months to 18, offering the complete IB continuum accredited by IBO and CIS. Annual tuition runs $10,000-$28,000 USD (true cost ~$20,650). Admissions are open; best suited to internationally mobile families considering boarding in southern Spain or premium IB with elite sports programming.
About Sotogrande International School
For over 40 years SIS has provided an educational environment which inspires all of us, students and adults alike. When you step onto our campus, you know you are somewhere special: a spirit of learning, community, fun and energy permeates the air.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000 – $28,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 9370-26990 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $20,650(+9%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $22,150 |
| Cost position in Marbella | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP). Boarding available (adds ~€15,000-22,000/yr). Located in Sotogrande (30 min east of Marbella). CIS accredited.
IB
IB Diploma High School Diploma International A Levels (for ACES, elite sports students only)
Academic results are consistently excellent, with both MYP and Diploma students achieving well above world average scores year after year. 2019 saw fifteen students achieved an impressive 40+ points in the IB Diploma, and two students achieved a near perfect score of 44
Spanish, French, German
We have developed a Learning Support Programme designed to respond positively to each student’s unique learning profile and provide support to students with diverse learning needs. Learning Support incurs an additional cost.
Yes, SIS is committed to an ethos of inclusivity and promotes an inclusive approach to education, increasing access to learning, engagement and actively seeking to remove barriers to learning.
Yes, we have a specialist English Language Development department.
8:50 – 15:40 Primary School 16:00 Secondary School
Our cantina offers a variety of healthy meals every day, in addition to working to educate our students about the importance of eating well.
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Sotogrande, San Roque, La Línea, Estepona
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Marbella
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Full IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP). Boarding available (adds ~€15,000-22,000/yr). Located in Sotogrande (30 min east of Marbella). CIS accredited.
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