Swedish International School Estepona is an innovative school located between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcantara (Marbella) offering preschool and school up to grade 6. Junior high school students can study through Sofia Distance with us, and high school students through Hermods with our supervisors.
Swedish International School Estepona Marbella provides a safe and inspiring learning environment where each student is seen and receives the support they need to grow. With small class sizes, our teachers have the opportunity to give time and attention to everyone, creating a personal and individualized school experience. Several of our classes are small, and some subjects are age-integrated, allowing students to learn from each other. Our goal is to adapt the teaching individually so that each student is challenged at their own pace and can develop according to their own abilities. Digital tools such as iPads and computers are used to stimulate learning in a creative and modern way.
We offer modernly designed classrooms with various seating options, such as soft seating cushions and sound-dampened areas, to create a calm study environment for all. Outdoors, there are ample play areas for activities and movement, providing students with opportunities for play and physical development. The school encourages activity during breaks, with facilities for table tennis, frisbee golf, badminton, hobby horse jumping, basketball, and football.
Our school meals are nutritious and well-prepared, and we also serve healthy snacks daily to ensure that students have the energy they need throughout the day.
For students enrolled in Sofia Distans and Hermods, we offer on-site guidance and support so they can receive additional help with their studies, even while learning remotely.
Swedish International School Estepona Marbella primarily welcomes students planning to stay at least one term, but we also have the option to accept short-term students when space allows. Students of all nationalities are warmly invited to apply for a place with us.
We accept applications on a rolling basis, and it is possible to start mid-term if necessary.
The school follows the Swedish curriculum with elements from international educational methods based on the latest research.
The primary language is Swedish, but great emphasis is placed on students beginning to learn both Spanish and English from preschool onwards.
Students have Spanish in their schedule several times a week, but also engage in everyday conversation, including during breaks and at other times outside the classrooms. There, they are challenged to use their Spanish and English skills.
At Swedish International School, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in a supportive and engaging environment. Our goal is to provide each student with an individualised education that caters to their unique strengths, challenges, and learning style.
To support this, we integrate digital tools into several subjects, utilising iPads and computers as part of the learning process. This approach allows us to tailor assignments and activities to suit the needs of each child. For students who excel, we offer enriching tasks and challenges to deepen their learning. For those who need extra time and support, we ensure the necessary resources and guidance are in place to help them succeed (read more about our support for students requiring extra assistance).
Our small class sizes and high teacher-to-student ratio allow us to focus on each child’s individual journey. Teachers are able to adjust lessons and activities within the same classroom, enabling students to work at their own pace and skill level. Based on extensive research on effective class sizes, we have chosen to limit the number of students in each class, ensuring more personal attention for every child.
A strong sense of community is at the heart of our school. We prioritise group dynamics and cohesion, helping all students feel safe, connected, and valued within their peer groups. Our curriculum blends digital and traditional learning elements across all subjects, creating a well-rounded and balanced educational experience.
Swedish International School is committed to fostering an environment where every student is seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
Research consistently shows that parental involvement is a key factor in students’ academic success, impacting everything from grades to social development and overall well-being. At Swedish International School, we understand the importance of a strong partnership between teachers and parents in supporting each child’s educational journey.
Here, parents have daily opportunities for direct, easy communication with our staff. Our small class sizes and high teacher-to-student ratio allow for personalized attention and ensure that every child is supported both academically and emotionally. With regular updates, open channels for feedback, and a welcoming environment for parent involvement, we work closely with families to foster a community focused on growth and learning.
Did You Know?
At Swedish International School, parents are not just observers in their child’s education—they are valued partners.
The school places great emphasis on students’ personal and social development alongside academic growth. Its mission is to prepare students for life beyond school, guiding them to develop qualities such as self-confidence, humility, and creativity, among others, to provide them with the best possible foundation. This may involve training in public speaking, collaborative work on value-adding projects, and more.
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My name is Göran Holm, and I have now had the privilege of taking on the role as the principal of Swedish International School, a task that I am very much looking forward to. I have previously worked in school leadership positions in both private and municipal schools in Sweden and abroad, and since 2004, I have been involved in various ways in international schools and education for Swedish students abroad.
It feels truly motivating to be involved from the beginning and to be part of both the establishment and development of this new school. I feel that the school has very good conditions to start in September 2023. I am primarily thinking of the student base, the school building and grounds, and the competent leadership team, which provide a very solid foundation for the start-up and continued development of the school.
All of this, combined with our ability to recruit highly qualified teaching staff with extensive experience in both education and Spain, means that we will be able to offer a very good learning environment and create excellent conditions for student learning.
Swedish pedagogy in the climate and culture of Spain, the best of both worlds.
Founder Anders Widén is at the forefront of the school of the future for all!
“After a career spanning nine countries on four continents, where I also served as an elected member of my children’s international school boards, in addition to lecturing at the prestigious Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality University, the next step was to establish a Swedish/Nordic school here.
“It’s a vision to offer parents and students an open school (‘a school without walls’) with cutting-edge pedagogy in an international environment. Since my school days, through Real and Student exams, Chalmers, and the Stockholm School of Economics, I have always made time for teaching. There’s nothing more rewarding, I assure you! My mantra is unsurprisingly, ‘education, education, education. No investment in our children’s future is more important. Knowledge is easy to carry through life.’
“Anders collaborates with students’ parents as well as teachers and the management team to provide a school beyond the ordinary.”
