Sports

Sports Sections

While Sotogrande International School has traditionally emphasized tennis, polo, and golf—developing elite programs and partnerships with external providers for these disciplines—sports here remain accessible to everyone. That’s why the range extends well beyond these three, offering options like:

• Rhythmic gymnastics
• Horse riding
• Padel
• Polo
• Sailing
• Volleyball
• Capoeira

Elite Athlete Programs

Sotogrande International School operates a structured pathway for ambitious athletes, progressing through Future Champions, Junior Champions, and Elite Champions. Designed to prepare students for university scholarships and life beyond, it balances rigorous academics with professional training so students can excel in both areas.

Golf Program

The elite golf program spans ages 10 to 18, ensuring that training never compromises academic progress. Through its partnership with Jason Floyd Academy, Sotogrande International School provides personalized coaching and comprehensive scholarship application support, creating what amounts to a unique development system for aspiring golfers.

Polo at Sotogrande International School

The collaboration with Polo Valley has produced the first elite polo academy of its kind. Students aged 14 to 18 receive comprehensive training that includes over 20 hours per week of physical and theoretical instruction, covering riding, game technique, tactics, and strategy—reflecting polo’s status as one of the most challenging sports to master.

Tennis

Founded in 2010 by former British doubles player Dan Kiernan, SotoTennis Academy develops individualized programs tailored to each young player’s needs. This approach combines intensive tennis training with rigorous academic standards, a balance that has helped graduates secure scholarships at universities throughout Europe and the United States.

Swimming and Basketball at Sotogrande School

Beyond the programs already mentioned, the school strongly emphasizes basketball and swimming, both of which offer elite development pathways. Basketball players train through Summit Basketball Academy, where they can progress toward competing in leagues such as NCAA I/II/III, NAIA, and NJCAA.