The school is situated in a beautiful residential area of Andalucía with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding countryside. Sotogrande is some 90 kilometres west of Málaga airport and 20 kilometres east of Gibraltar airport. It is considered one of the most scenic parts of the Costa del Sol coastline with its lush vegetation, picturesque marina and attractive coastline.

The International School at Sotogrande (ISS) was founded in 1978 by a group of residents of Sotogrande who wanted to offer to the local and growing international community, a British-style education with a Spanish influence.