Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
65 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
100% International |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used for research, online project portfolios, and publishing written work. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Our students do not sit any formal/standardized assessments. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Not for Primary students but Middle School students receive a limited amount of homework. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We do not have specialized support but are an inclusive school. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students who excel academically can move at their own pace. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We ask students who are able to, to join the school for some trial days. |
| Waiting list |
Many age groups have a waitlist. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolment is ongoing. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
There is a catering option. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Alma Forest is a progressive international Primary School and forest school Preschool. Our Middle School will begin with a Grade 6 class during the 2024/2025 academic year. We use a project-based approach to learning and students co-create the curriculum to ensure that it is relevant, follows their interests and provides a rich context for the acquisition of academic skills. Located on a Spanish finca just outside of Sotogrande, we have the good fortune to enjoy not only expansive views across to Gibraltar and Morocco but also fields to play on, trees to climb and animals to care for. We also enjoy a forest classroom in our woodland surrounds as part of our learning spaces. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Alma Forest, students feel at home. Our atmosphere is informal and teachers place an emphasis on building strong relationships with their students. We believe that the entire community; teachers, students, parents and the environment, are both teachers and learners. |