Argentina, Buenos Aires
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Islands offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, enabling students to pursue higher education internationally. The program emphasizes multilingual development, with fluency in Spanish, English and Italian. Passing the IB Diploma also yields the Maturità Linguistica o Scientifica, a qualification recognized by the Italian government for completion of secondary education and admission to European universities.
Art, in its various expressions, is a pillar of Islands' education, fostering personality, critical thinking, and creativity. Students explore artists, produce images with diverse materials, undertake autonomous projects, and incorporate new technologies into artistic productions. They participate in exhibitions, contests, educational outings and performances to enrich their artistic experiences. In the IB Diploma Program, CINEMA gives Islands students opportunities to create cinematographic works, combining research and film production to develop analytical and technical skills in audiovisual language.
Islands promotes multilingual education and intercultural competencies to prepare students to participate in a global society. It emphasizes fluency in Spanish, English and Italian as part of its language development. This multilingual focus supports international perspectives and engaged learning across programs. The international orientation reinforces language learning and cross-cultural collaboration.
Sports and athletics are core to Islands' education. The school offers diverse activities that enable students to play and practice sports, developing multiple motor skills; athletics, hockey, football and volleyball are the pillars of the school's sports program. The whole school community participates in two traditional events: Family Day and Sports Day.
Physical activity is central to school life, promoting fitness and well-being. Teamwork and healthy competition are encouraged in a supportive environment that respects diverse abilities. Community events, such as Family Day and Sports Day, reinforce a sense of belonging and well-being.
Islands International School is a multi-campus international school in the Buenos Aires area that serves learners aged 3 to 18. It offers an IB continuum, including the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, alongside Cambridge Primary and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting a bilingual or multilingual education. The school emphasizes fluency in Spanish, English and Italian, and its graduates may earn the Maturità Linguistica or Maturità Scientifica, qualifications recognized by the Italian government for completion of secondary studies and entry to European universities. The secondary section is housed on Amenábar Street, with purpose-built spaces and equipment to support modern teaching. Islands operates Belgrano, Virrey del Pino, Berazategui and Pilar campuses, enabling diverse community experiences across locations. The program encourages students to successfully pursue higher education globally, while maintaining Italian linkage through language and examinations. Art, cinema and sports are integrated within the curriculum and extracurriculars, enriching students' personal and academic growth.