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The Scandinavian school will suit families who are a bit tired of mainstream teaching methods and are looking for something a little different and are more focused on their child's overall wellbeing. It will not suit families who want fancy buildings with screens everywhere.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 400
- Curricula
- International
- British
- SEN provision
- SEN considered case by case
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- € 7,614 - € 11,534
Head of school
Head of school
Jenny Dettmann
Since 2016, Jenny Dettmann BA MSc. While her master's degree subject was in business administration (from the Stockholm School of Economics no less) Jenny has actually always been passionate about education and children. Couple that with an
Entrance
The Scandinavian school is growing and wait lists are common. It is important to note that the school aims to maintain its small, intimate community and so does not plan to grow class or year sizes.
From year 1 upwards students must sit an
Exit
Students have largely graduated on to universities in Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK.
The school offers support to families who need to unexpectedly leave midway through a year.
Latest results
School has not made 2025 results available
Teaching & learning
This school is first and foremost a Scandinavian school. However, with the international section seeing most growth, the school must strive to balance one section with the other and not lose the Scandinavian philosophy which makes this school so
- Curricula & qualifications
- International - Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP)
- International - Cambridge International Secondary 1 Programme
- British - International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- British - A levels
- Bilingual programmes
- Other/English
Learning support & SEN
The school prides itself on being an inclusive school. Indeed, Jenny’s own sister uses a wheelchair and there is no doubt that this is one of the driving elements around Jenny’s determination to include all children in the school.
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Language support
The teaching language in the international section is English; Swedish is the vehicular language in the Scandinavian section. Students that do not have adequate level of English must enrol in the school’s EAL programme.
Interestingly throughout
Arts & extracurricular
Music holds a very special place here and is considered a valid source of communication; helping to bring students together. Classes are split into two groups alternating between music and art / English and maths thus allowing very reduced groups
Sport
In sport, football is king and the school team participates in a local league. Football also dominates the playground which is great news for all football fans but for non-players, perhaps not. Floor hockey is also popular, but more so amongst
Ethos & heritage
On entering the school you get the impression that it’s a very small setting but it is actually deceptively bigger than it seems. It’s anything but a shiny modern building and this is surely why families choose this school. It feels a little quaint
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Jenny’s long-term vision for the school is to create a school which focuses on the wellbeing of each student along with high academic results. Good grades are not the be all and end all; students’ mental wellbeing is very much a part of the school
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Mobile free school environment. No mobile for any age inside or outside the classroom.
Classroom & community
The majority of the students at this school are Spanish or dual nationality. There are Scandinavian students in both sections and the school is quite popular with Dutch families. At drop off in the mornings there is quite an array of cars (most
- School year
- September – June, with two terms
- School hours
- 8:50am – 4:00pm
- Student nationalities - total
- 20
- Uniform requirements
- No
Money matters
The school is owned by several Swedish families and the school board (all Swedish) is elected on an annual basis. The board is responsible for long term strategy and budget etc. Each class elects a parent representative who meet regularly with Jenny
- Annual fee range
- € 7,614 - € 11,534
- Fee information
- Application fee: € 360
Enrolment fee: € 500
Educational material fee € 300
Lunch fees: € 1100/m;
School bus fees: € 200/m
The last word
The Scandinavian school will suit families who are a bit tired of mainstream teaching methods and are looking for something a little different and are more focused on their child's overall wellbeing. It will not suit families who want fancy buildings
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- Cambridge Education (DfE BSO approved)
National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)- Memberships
- Inspected by NABBS (National association of British Schools in Spain), NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges), Cambridge Assessment International Education.
