Spain, Madrid
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Creative Arts Programs and Clubs and Interest Groups provide opportunities to engage in music, performing arts, debate, and physical education. Clubs include Ukulele and eSports, and Dungeons & Dragons; students are encouraged to propose and start new clubs. Teachers are at the school before the day begins and after it ends, offering support as needed. The school schedules at least one field trip or extracurricular event per marking period, with excursions to museums, escape rooms, ice skating, and other off-campus learning experiences.
Judy Sharp International School in Madrid is a private, non-profit American school serving students aged 11 to 18. It operates as an independent, co-educational day school with a bilingual emphasis. The curriculum is an accredited American program, and the school plans to offer AP courses in the future. A distinctive feature is Personalized Bilingual Education, enabling students to graduate with an American High School Diploma while also meeting Spanish ESO and Bachillerato requirements through the Official Spanish Program. Class sizes are small, with about four students per teacher, allowing individualized guidance and growth assessment. The school emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and discussion-based classes. Students participate in Creative Arts Programs and a range of clubs, such as music, debate, Ukulele, eSports, and Dungeons & Dragons. Community service is integrated through food drives and a spring Walk-A-Thon. The campus supports field trips and learning to connect classroom work with real-world applications.