Spain, Valencia
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Emotional intelligence is a focus of Shackleton International School's approach to education. The school emphasises social-emotional development and emotional education as part of its culture. Extracurricular clubs promote socialisation and contribute to emotional wellbeing and self-perception. The day-to-day environment supports collaboration and self-discovery as part of a holistic learning journey.
In-house school psychologists help students who are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally by providing counselling, education, and mentoring. They address mental health needs, promote crisis prevention and ongoing safety, and support diverse learners by fostering secure and positive school environments and strengthening family–school partnerships.
English is the primary language of instruction, and French, German, and Spanish are also part of the curriculum.
In-house school psychologists provide counselling, education, and mentoring to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. They address mental health needs, promote crisis prevention and ongoing safety, and support diverse learners while fostering secure and positive school environments and strengthening family–school partnerships.
Safeguarding is supported by in-house school psychologists who provide counselling, education, and mentoring to promote safe, secure school environments and strong family–school partnerships.
Shackleton International School is a British-affiliated institution offering the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 in Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary, and is an IB World School. A German Curriculum supports multilingualism, with German taught daily and English immersion through Total English Teaching. The campus includes dedicated classrooms, laboratories, a STEAM area and a recently upgraded IT room; the science labs support hands-on experiments. The library supports reading and research, while a gym with a climbing wall, an auditorium, a rooftop for breaks and matches, and a dining hall enhance campus life. Extracurriculars include a Summer School for ages 3–15 and activities in performing arts, sports, and academics. The House System, inspired by Ernest Shackleton, reinforces leadership and collaboration throughout the school. Wellbeing and community engagement are central features.