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At Palacio de Granda, students benefit from a wide range of enriching experiences that support both their academic and personal development. These opportunities help them build valuable skills, discover new interests and grow in confidence beyond the classroom.
From sport and the creative arts to languages and other extra-curricular activities, students are encouraged to explore their strengths, pursue their interests and embrace new challenges. In doing so, they develop the confidence, resilience and adaptability to thrive both at school and beyond.
Our students enjoy unparalleled global learning experiences through International School Partnership's programmes. They connect with peers worldwide, engage in international exchanges, and participate in unique initiatives like ISP Model United Nations and ISP Filmmakers. Find out which ones are running this term!
5 to 18 years
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13 to 18 years
ISP Artists
Key Points of the Program
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge: Learn about different artistic movements and their role in developing individual and collective expression
Skills: Be able to use and apply a range of different artistic techniques and media for personal expression
Understanding: Develop an understanding of one’s own feelings, thoughts, and perspectives and represent them through artistic projects
Confidence: Increase confidence in oneself when expressing feelings creatively and in the ability to show the results to an audience in a meaningful way
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Life competencies
In this brand new program, you will have the opportunity to watch your child grow their creative confidence as they dive into an enriching art framework exclusively designed by the ILOS team for students and teachers of ISP Artists. This framework will allow students to explore their creativity as they familiarize themselves with different techniques, mediums, and themes. Additionally, students will participate in two live-streamed sessions facilitated by experts in the field who will support the students in developing their creative confidence.
ISP Changemakers
Highlights of the program
Thought design workshop
Collaboration between ISP schools
Grants for real change projects
ISP Changemakers, formerly known as ISP Futures, provides schools with tools and methodologies for developing projects focused on social impact. This will enable communities to take action to address strategic issues relevant to their group and their future.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Gain a better understanding of the different issues and opportunities that influence the wellbeing of the community.
Skills: Be able to apply different frameworks and methodologies to create projects with social impact. Raise awareness and take action on environmental issues.
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individual actions, as well as the social impact of collective actions.
Confidence: Increase confidence in the impact that actions have on creating sustainable change in the school community.
Being a part of this program has helped me in things I didn't imagine it would. Because of ISP, I haven't just learned about the environment and how to be more eco-friendly, but I have also earned new friends. It even motivated me to come to school doing this every day. I didn't imagine I would love plants and taking care of the environment like this.
Student, Instituto Thomas Jefferson Querétaro México.
ISP Chess Masters
Programme highlights
ISP Chess Masters grows students’ skills and teamwork by connecting them with other ISP students to play fast chess in online and in-person tournaments in local, regional and global contexts.
Knowledge: Know how to decode an issue and the strategies that can be used for structured problem-solving
Skills: Be able to apply logical reasoning and mental flexibility to make effective decisions
Understanding: Develop an understanding of gameplay by recursively growing spatial reasoning and strategy-making abilities
Confidence: Grow confidence in decision-making skills to make effective choices to engage in gameplay
I love chess and having the opportunity to get better at it through tournaments is simply amazing. You can share ideas about moves and your style of playing at the same time as playing, you can play with people you don't know and all of that with no material needed, just a computer.
Student, Fontenebro International School, Spain
ISP Cultural Exchange
Our daughter had a great time, learned a new culture, more independence and she met a great host family and many new friends.
Parent, Lady Elizabeth School, Spain
ISP Scientists
ISP Scientists provides a unique opportunity for students to become citizen scientists and contribute to real-world STEM research projects like mapping the journey of missing plastic waste or tracking their habits to measure their environmental impact.
Knowledge: Know more about the impact of different industries in the environment
Skills: Be able to apply inquiry-based learning to carry out scientific research
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individual habits as well as the collective environmental impact
Confidence: Grow confidence in the impact that actions have in creating sustainable change in the environment
I would recommend this programme to my friends or another student because this program helped me improve a lot in different areas. (...), I also learned some extremely valuable knowledge about plastic and how we are harming the planet. Not only that, this program can help save the world and it is an experience worthy of undergoing.
Student, Tenby Schools - Setia Eco Gardens, Maylasia
ISP Filmmakers
ISP Filmmakers is a multi-disciplinary project in which students learn the importance of collaboration in achieving the common goal of producing a film, its trailer and poster. It provides insights into career pathways in film and media.
Knowledge: Know about a range of different technical aspects required to plan and execute media projects
Skills: Be able to collaborate effectively in creative teams with diverse roles and talents
Understanding: Develop an understanding of the different steps of collaborative creative projects
Confidence: Grow confidence in creative abilities and appropriately share the knowledge with the team
This programme really improves your understanding of filmmaking, planning, scenes shots and will really help you on your application later on for university. It also teaches you to work together on camera shots and editing that for sure will be needed in the future.
Student, The Aquila School United Arab Emirates
ISP Virtual Exchange
ISP Virtual Exchange encourages classrooms to do a reciprocal virtual exchange of interactive activities with other ISP schools around the globe. This a great opportunity to become familiar with different cultures and build international friendships.
Knowledge: Know about a range of cultures, traditions, and history
Skills: Develop language and communication skills, cultural competence, autonomy, and self-confidence
Understanding: Develop an understanding of individuals, communities, and global issues using social awareness and empathy
Confidence: Grow confidence from being immersed in a new culture and learning in new settings
When I finished with my first meeting I immediately understood how learning about other cultures is very important to help us understand our own.
Student, MILE Bilingual School, Italy
ISP Model United Nations
ISP MUN supports students as they learn about diplomacy, international relations, research techniques, public speaking and debating which leads to them becoming delegates in Model United Nations Committee both online and in person.
Knowledge: Know about international relations, diplomacy, geography, history, and current political affairs
Skills: Be able to use and apply research, writing, and public speaking skills
Understanding: Develop an understanding of conflict resolution and effective tools to engage in multicultural contexts
Confidence: Grow confidence in debating with students in international contexts
Model United Nations has helped me to gain so much new knowledge regarding world issues. My public speaking skills have improved tremendously and I have become more confident.
Student, Asia Pacific Schools, Malaysia
Contemporary Dance
Family Dance
Dance
Private Music Lessons
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Cooking
Multi-art
Basketball
Disc Golf
Horse Riding
Fitboxing
Soccer
Karate
Multisport
Tennis
Yoga
Chinese
Cook & Play
Coding & Digital Skills
Robotics
Students aged 5 and above can take part in this weekly activity, delivered by Academia de Danza Alazne. Through movement and body expression, they develop creativity, coordination and body awareness in an artistic and educational environment.
Families can enjoy Family Dance, a new activity introduced in the 2024–2025 academic year and designed to be shared by parents, guardians and students.
Through movement, this experience helps strengthen family bonds while promoting physical exercise, enjoyment and connection between generations in a relaxed and participatory environment.
Dance & Modern Dance
Students can channel their energy through rhythm, movement and contemporary choreography. They work on musicality, sense of rhythm, group coordination and stage presence in a dynamic, creative and stimulating environment.
Students can take private music lessons covering different instruments and styles, adapted to their individual needs and interests.
These lessons are delivered in collaboration with Escuela de Música Divertimento, a team of professionals with extensive experience in music education, and take place during school hours, making it easier for families to balance schedules.
Children aged 5 to 9 can enjoy an activity that combines dance, movement and sport. Through rhythmic gymnastics, they develop flexibility, coordination and body expression, while building creativity and self-confidence.
Students are introduced to the world of cookery in a fun and educational way. Through simple, age-appropriate recipes, they develop practical skills, healthy eating habits, teamwork and independence.
Students join a creative activity that brings together different forms of artistic expression, including painting, sculpture, crafts and recycling.
It encourages imagination, fine motor skills and aesthetic awareness, while students experiment and express themselves freely using a range of materials and techniques.
Players work on both individual skills and team strategies, fostering respect and cooperation in every game. This is an all-time school favourite activity.
Students from Year 1 upwards can join this fun and accessible sporting activity held once or twice a week. It supports coordination, precision and outdoor play, while promoting healthy habits and teamwork.
Students can enjoy an activity that combines sport, nature and values. Through contact with horses, they develop balance, coordination and confidence, while learning responsibility, respect and self-control in a safe environment guided by professionals.
Students and families can take part in Fitboxing, with dynamic sessions that combine physical exercise, music and technique.
With one or two sessions per week, this activity helps improve fitness, coordination and motivation, while encouraging active habits in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Children aged 5 and above can join our school soccer team, where they develop technical skills, learn the value of teamwork and enjoy the world’s most popular sport in first-class facilities.
Our message is clear: educating through football.
Students who enjoy martial arts can take part in karate, a discipline that teaches self-defence techniques while developing concentration, self-control and respect for others.
Children aged 4 and 5 discover the world of sport in a playful and varied way.
Through age-appropriate games and activities, they develop motor skills, coordination and an introduction to teamwork, while exploring their sporting interests and learning values such as respect, cooperation and effort.
Children aged 5 to 8 take part in a new introductory tennis activity, launched in the 2024 - 2025 academic year in collaboration with Club ProTenis de Oviedo.
Through a playful, age-appropriate approach, they discover the world of tennis while developing basic motor skills, coordination, balance and spatial awareness.
Students and families take part in our yoga classes, with one or two sessions per week.
Through breathing, movement and relaxation, they support physical and emotional wellbeing, concentration and balance, while sharing a healthy experience as a community.
Students of all ages can join Chinese, with one or two sessions per week. Through a dynamic and progressive approach, learners either begin learning the language or build on their existing knowledge, developing their linguistic skills and a broader cultural awareness.
Students combine cookery with playful learning. They not only learn how to prepare simple, healthy recipes but also develop practical skills including organisation, teamwork and creativity in the kitchen.
From an early age, students can begin to explore the world of coding through platforms designed for their level. They build digital skills to excel in today’s and tomorrow’s workplace, while also developing logical thinking and problem-solving.
Students explore robotics through hands-on classes in which they build and programme robots.
This activity develops creativity, critical thinking and teamwork, while sparking curiosity and imagination through technology.
Since the 2015 - 2016 academic year, every member of the Palacio de Granda community has belonged to one of four Houses: Yellow, Blue, Red or Green. The House system creates a strong sense of belonging, encouraging participation, friendship and shared values.Through sports, cultural and academic competitions, students develop teamwork, commitment and school spirit, helping each child feel an active part of Palacio de Granda life.
At Palacio de Granda, we place a strong emphasis on physical fitness, healthy living and building confidence through sport. Physical Education is part of the curriculum and students also take part in sporting fixtures against other schools and clubs. From an early age, students develop confidence in the water through swimming lessons, while also enjoying a wide range of extra-curricular sports, including soccer, basketball and rhythmic gymnastics. These activities are supported by exceptional facilities, including swimming pools, football pitches and a modern sports centre
At Palacio de Granda, music, art, theatre and dance are part of both the curriculum and our extra-curricular programme. We also offer the Arts Baccalaureate, providing a pathway for students to develop their talent and explore future opportunities in the creative arts.
Arts education helps them appreciate the richness and diversity of different cultures. It gives learners a powerful means of expression, while developing creativity, performance skills and critical thinking.
We offer morning and afternoon classroom care, providing students with supervision and support before and after the school day, from 7.45am to 6.00pm, with recreational activities.
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