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We create a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential, helping them become happy, healthy, and successful in life.
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How we do it?
At ISM, we believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn. Through personalised support, small class groups and a strong focus on wellbeing, we create a warm, close-knit environment where every child can grow with confidence and curiosity.
Learning by doing
At ISM, we prioritise hands-on, play-based learning that encourages exploration, curiosity and early critical thinking. Children learn through meaningful experiences that support their communication, creativity and emotional development.
Small Classes
Our small group approach allows for personalised attention and strong relationships between teachers and students. This close support helps each child progress at their own pace while building confidence and independence.
Forest school
Our Forest School approach makes the most of our natural surroundings, including our private forest. Children explore, discover and learn through outdoor experiences that foster confidence, curiosity and a meaningful connection with nature.
Specialist teachers and support
Our experienced teachers and support staff work closely with each child, ensuring personalised guidance and care. This collaborative approach strengthens both academic and personal development.
Safeguarding
The wellbeing and safety of every child is at the heart of ISM. We provide a secure, caring environment where children feel supported, respected and ready to learn.
Multilingual and Multicultural
We foster an inclusive international environment where children are exposed to different languages and cultures, helping them develop open-mindedness and global awareness from an early age.
Outdoor and Active Learning
We promote physical activity and outdoor play as essential parts of daily learning, supporting healthy development and overall wellbeing.
Creative and Expressive Learning
Through art, music and imaginative play, children are encouraged to express themselves, explore their creativity and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Academic offer
Our British Curriculum programme is organised across the UK Key Stages, supporting each stage of your child’s development.
A British international education where every child is seen, heard and supported. From their first steps to secondary education, ISM offers a continuous learning journey tailored to each stage of growth.
MiNIs (Pre-Nursery & Early Years)
Early Years (Ages 1–3): A nurturing environment where young children begin their learning journey through play-based experiences.
Early Years
Nursery + Reception (Ages 3–5): Nurturing curiosity through play, discovery and meaningful connections in a bilingual setting.
Primary
Secondary / iGCSE
Emotional education, inclusion & wellbeing.
Our students’ emotional well-being is fundamental to their academic achievement. Both in and out of class, our students are supported by a team of highly qualified teachers and specialist practitioners.
Language support
Upon arrival, teachers assess each student’s language proficiency to determine the appropriate placement. Our ultimate goal is to consistently support the student’s language acquisition journey, guiding them towards fluency in the language.
Students who do not have a strong grasp of English receive specific attention in small groups during their initial year with us. Throughout this first year, teachers assist them in catching up and having the level of English that allows them to access their lessons’ main content.
Bullying prevention
At ISM we aim to nurture and develop SELF-ESTEEM, EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, POSITIVE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS and INDEPENDENCE. Our approach to Bullying is based on SOCIAL PEDAGOGY and RESTORATIVE PRACTICE. Protecting our students from any kind of abuse is one of the priorities of International School Costa Brava.
Please refer to the Anti-bullying Policy.
Special needs education
ISM’s Learning Support department is led by qualified SEND practitioners who shadow the progress of all our students from the point of entry. At ISM we make sure that no student is left behind, and we tailor and design both the curriculum and the different learning journeys so that every student achieve their full potential and fulfils dreams and aspirations.
We work together in partnership with families, teachers and other relevant professionals and agencies to make sure we take every single angle affecting the child’s development is taken into consideration. When ongoing specialised attention is deemed to be required, ISCB collaborates with a series of external professionals to ensure that specific needs are met.
Our school policy ensures that parents and other significant family members participate and are involved in all interventions, to guarantee optimum support, inclusion and development in all instances.
A natural and inspiring setting in the Maresme
Set in the heart of Canet de Mar, in the Maresme, International School of Maresme (ISM) benefits from a natural environment that inspires discovery, wellbeing and curiosity. Our campus features a private forest and sea views, providing an ideal setting for outdoor learning.
Through our Forest School approach, students are encouraged to explore, discover and build a meaningful connection with nature as part of their everyday learning.
Purpose-built facilities that support growth, discovery and achievement.
Our outdoor areas are a natural extension of the classroom, encouraging exploration, physical activity and environmental learning through our Forest School approach. At International School of Maresme, outdoor learning is an essential part of daily life, especially in the early years.
- Additional facilities across the school include:
- Tranquil sensory room to support emotional wellbeing
- Library and reading corners to encourage a love of reading
- Science and discovery spaces adapted to each stage
- Dedicated learning and breakout areas for older students
- Indoor and outdoor spaces for physical activity and play
- Dining area promoting healthy habits and community
- Creative spaces for art, music and expression
- Technology and computing resources
- Secure, age-appropriate playgrounds
ADMISSIONS
Our admissions process is simple and fast, so you can contact us quickly and easily using this form. Below you will find useful information to help you with the application process and to learn more about the International School Costa Brava.
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| AGE | YEAR GROUP | UK KEY STAGE | ANNUAL FEES | MONTHLY FEES (12 months) | INCLUDES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Minis 1 | Early Years | - | 345€ or 465€ (11 months) |
Tuition School material Books School insurance |
| 2-3 | Minis 2 | ||||
| 3-4 | Nursery | 8.020,00 € | 668,35 € | ||
| 4-5 | Reception | ||||
| 5-6 | Year 1 | Key Stage 1 (Primary) | 8.600 € | 716,70 € | |
| 6-7 | Year 2 | ||||
| 7-8 | Year 3 | Key Stage 2 (Primary) | |||
| 8-9 | Year 4 | ||||
| 9-10 | Year 5 | ||||
| 10-11 | Year 6 | ||||
| 11-12 | Year 7 | Key Stage 3 (Secondary) | 9.700 € | 808,35 € |
Tuition School insurance |
| 12-13 | Year 8 | ||||
| 13-14 | Year 9 | ||||
| 14-15 | Year 10 | Key Stage 4 (Secondary) | 12.000 € | 1.000 € | |
| 15-16 | Year 11 |
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