Sage College
Sage College
Sage College — officially the British International School of Jerez — is located in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia, approximately 90km south of Seville and 35km from Cádiz city. Founded in 2006 and operating under its current ownership as a British school since 2014, it has grown into one of the most credible British international schools in southern Spain, welcoming approximately 490 students from 40 to 50 nationalities.
The school delivers the British National Curriculum from nursery through to A-Level, alongside a US High School Diploma pathway managed by a dedicated on-site coordinator. For families seeking a genuine British-standard education combined with outstanding year-round football training conditions and a Mediterranean lifestyle, Sage College offers a distinctive and compelling package.
Sevilla FC Academy, Official Partnership Announcement, May 2025
Coaching & Development
Football at Sage College is fully integrated into the academic timetable through the Sage PAR High-Performance Sports Programme, which runs two distinct tracks: an Elite Programme for players with serious ambitions of professional or scholarship pathways, and a Development Programme for committed players looking to compete and improve in a structured environment. Both tracks include multiple training sessions per week alongside gym work, video analysis and a full competitive fixture schedule.
The school’s own club — Sage International FC — competes in organised regional league football and was crowned champions in its debut competitive season. The partnership with Sevilla FC Academy brings La Liga’s professional coaching philosophy into daily training, with sessions and development camps delivered jointly by Sevilla FC and Sage coaching staff.
- 105m × 75m 4G pitch (purpose-built 2023)
- Sevilla FC Academy coaching methodology
- 5 structured training sessions per week
- Elite performance gym on-site
- Recovery pool & running track
- Video analysis programme
- Sage International FC — regional league
- Year-round training (Mediterranean climate)
Qualifications & Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSEs & A-Levels
The primary British pathway at Sage College. IGCSE subjects include English, Mathematics, Sciences, Spanish, Business, IT, History and Global Perspectives. A-Level options include English, Mathematics, Sciences, Business, Economics, Media Studies and more. The school recorded a 100% A-Level pass rate and a 92% IGCSE pass rate in 2023, with all qualifications recognised at UK Russell Group universities.
US High School Diploma
An American curriculum pathway for families targeting US university applications, delivered flexibly alongside the football programme. A dedicated on-site coordinator oversees the programme, making it particularly well suited to international students from the US or those pursuing NCAA athletic scholarships at American universities.
EvAU (Spanish University Entrance)
For students intending to enter Spanish universities, the EvAU (Evaluación de Acceso a la Universidad) is offered alongside the British curriculum. Sage recorded a 100% pass rate in 2023. All teaching for this pathway is delivered in Spanish.
English Language Support
Language support is available in English, Spanish, French, German and Russian, reflecting the international make-up of the boarding community. EFL provision is embedded for students whose first language is not English, enabling international students to access the British curriculum effectively from arrival.
Why Sage stands out
Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Sage College is set in Jerez de la Frontera — the sherry and flamenco capital of Andalusia — approximately 90km south of Seville and 35km from Cádiz. The location provides outstanding year-round outdoor training conditions, with average temperatures of 18–20°C, more than 300 days of sunshine per year, and a warm, dry climate that is ideal for high-performance sport. Jerez Airport (XRY) is just 12km from the campus, with direct connections to most major UK airports.
Investment (2025–2026)
Headmaster
Alexander Wickham
Alexander Wickham leads Sage College’s mission to deliver a rigorous British education within a genuinely international setting. Under his leadership the school has achieved NABSS Level 1 accreditation, grown to around 490 students from 40–50 nationalities, developed a purpose-built 4G football pitch, and in 2025 formalised its landmark partnership with Sevilla FC Academy.
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