In lessons

Our students engage in a dynamic and sophisticated educational environment where the medium of instruction, from Early Years to Secondary, is exclusively in English. Our innovative approach extends beyond traditional classrooms, incorporating both indoor and outdoor settings to create a dynamic and conducive learning environment.

At ISM, we place a premium on collaborative learning. Our meticulously crafted activities are designed to facilitate not only learning from one another but also learning with one another, fostering teamwork and mutual growth. Our unwavering commitment to personalized bespoke learning activities ensures the tailored development of each child’s unique strengths and interests.

Embark on an educational journey with us, exploring a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses both core and discreet subjects, providing a well-rounded and formal education for your child. Join us in creating an environment where each lesson is not merely a component of the day but an invaluable opportunity for discovery, exploration, and the cultivation of a lifelong appreciation for learning.

Dynamic and sophisticated educational environment

Beyond lessons

Assemblies

At ISM, our weekly assemblies are a vital part of our educational journey and how we celebrate and share students’ achievements. They bring our students together to inspire, learn, and connect. Through engaging activities and motivational talks, assemblies help build a strong sense of community, foster personal growth, and celebrate achievements, making them an essential and enriching experience for our students.

Student council

Our Student Council empowers student ownership and community involvement. It provides a platform for students to voice their ideas and concerns, fostering responsibility and civic engagement. Through the Student Council, students actively contribute to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and student-driven school environment.

  • Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take children seriously.

  • Children have the right to share freely with others what they learn, think and feel, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms other people.

House points

Each House is a small group within the larger School community that fosters pride, responsibility, and respect for the contributions of others. Every ISM pupil belongs to a House during their time at the school. This House will become almost like a family to them, as it provides the basis for many friendships.

 

Hands-on learning experiences

After-school clubs

Explore our exciting School Clubs for the 2025/26 academic year—including all your favourites and brand-new activities!

Whether you want to try something different, make new friends, or keep learning after classes finish, our clubs offer the perfect opportunity. Clubs run Monday through Thursday from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, all on school premises. Some activities are led by our own teachers, while others are delivered by trusted external providers.

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Cooking

  • Multi-projects

  • Cambridge Exam. Prep.

  • Program-ming

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UNICEF Recognition, Well-being & Inclusion

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.

International School Maresme has been recognised by UNICEF as a reference centre for children’s rights. We first received this recognition in 2022 (valid until 2024), and last year we renewed it for 2024–2026. We are very proud to be committed to protecting and promoting the rights of all children.

You can visit the list of UNICEF reference centres for children’s rights here:

Inclusion & wellbeing

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-esteeem, 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, ISM 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.

School services

School uniform

We are pleased to remind you that International School Maresme has implemented a new school uniform since September 2024, reinforcing our commitment to unity, integrity, and pride among our students. Wearing the uniform not only fosters a strong sense of belonging but also promotes equality and school spirit, creating an environment where every student feels included and valued. For more details on our uniform policy, please refer to the section below.

Dining room

At International School Maresme, eating healthily means providing the children with nutritious, fresh and home-cooked food that we know the children will enjoy. Our lunch menus provide a healthy, nutritionally-balanced diet, and are designed to provide variety and is adapted seasonally – see an example below. Children are also encouraged to drink water at regular intervals and they have independent access to water throughout the day. At International School Maresme we actively promote healthy eating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle from an early age.

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Open enrolment

Our easy and straightforward admissions process is designed to help you get in touch with us quickly and comfortably by completing this simple contact form. Please read on for information that will help you in the process of applying and/or finding out more at International School Maresme.

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