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Shoreless Lake School

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 7 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Boys School (boarding)
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Latin
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Shoreless Lake School in Murcia is a private, non-profit American international Catholic school with a boarding residence. It is authorized by Spain's Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus in Totana hosts classrooms, a dining room, a chapel, administrative offices, and storage, set on eleven acres that provide natural spaces for study and recreation. A separate Student Activity Center in Mazarrón houses a main library, study facilities, and a range of activities for boarding and day students, including swimming, fishing, gardening, animal care, and film screenings. The curriculum follows the American system with AP courses and standardized testing (PSAT/SAT) offered on site; English and Spanish courses are available, reflecting a bilingual, international student body. Thinkwave tracks grades and progress. Facilities include high-speed Internet, networked computers, a print collection, a dedicated computer science classroom, and access to field trips and year-round hiking.

Cam. de los Molinos, 30850, Murcia, Spain

The Essentials

Shoreless Lake School has 200 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Main campus is in Totana, Murcia, Spain, on a property called La Isla. The School also maintains a Student Activity Center on a property called El Pedregal in Mazarrón, Murcia. The postal address is Apdo. 239, 30850 Totana, Murcia. The school is an American international school with Catholic education.

Stages
Second through twelfth grades.

Type
Private, non-profit American international Catholic school with a boarding residence. Authorized by the Spanish Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Country affiliation
American

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Only boarding students.

Governance and Ownership
Private, non-profit organization under the direction of the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or registration fee amount is available on the school's public pages. There is no listed one‑time enrolment or non‑refundable application fee figure for parents to pay at the time of application.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school's public information does not include a published tuition schedule by year group or per‑term amounts. No explicit per‑term or per‑year tuition figures for any grade (primary, middle, or high school) are shown. Parents should note that no numeric tuition lines for specific grades appear in the publicly available school pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no published billing schedule, payment calendar, or stated payment‑term policy (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or late‑payment penalties) available on the school's public pages. No named payment plan providers or default terms are listed.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- The school operates a boarding residence; boarding is part of the school program. However, no separate boarding‑fee amounts, boarding categories (full board / half board), termly or annual boarding rates, or boarding accommodation deposit amounts are published on the publicly available pages.

Other costs and fees (uniform, books, activities, transport, insurance, deposits, etc.)

- There are no published line items or fixed amounts for uniforms, textbooks, school trips, activity fees, transport, medical/insurance fees, refundable deposits, or other ancillary charges on the school's public pages. No specific prices for new‑student uniform kits, textbook fees, or extracurricular fees are displayed.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, deposit‑refund terms, or conditions for tuition/boarding refunds on withdrawal or cancellation are available in the school's public information. No timelines or penalty schedules for refunds appear in the publicly listed pages.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)

- There are no published details of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer/IBAN, credit card, payment processors, or online tuition portals) on the school's public pages. Contact details are available for the school office and admissions contacts for direct arrangement of payments.

Brief summary of search and findings (what was found and what was not)

- Shoreless Lake School is an American international Catholic school located in Totana, Murcia, operating an on‑site boarding residence and offering grades 2–12 as a college‑preparatory program. The school's contact phone and email are published. However, no detailed, up‑to‑date fee schedule (application fees, grade‑by‑grade tuition, boarding rates, billing schedule, ancillary fees, refund policy, or payment methods) is published on the school's publicly accessible pages for the current academic year. The publicly available pages reviewed include the school overview, academics/student information, and contact pages.
Academics

Shoreless Lake School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum for students aged 7 to 18.

Curriculum
Graduation requirements include passing all subjects. Official English exams must meet a predetermined standard in the senior year; if not achieved, the student will return in September to retake the exam. Students must complete a minimum Essential Reading List before graduation. Thinkwave is used as the School Information System to track grades, homework, absences, discipline, schedules, and course progress, accessible to parents and students via a web browser. The campus includes high-speed Internet, networked computers, a dining room, chapel, administrative offices, and eleven acres of grounds. The Student Activity Center is approximately thirty minutes from Mazarrón on the Mediterranean coast and offers activities such as swimming, fishing, gardening, animal care, and screenings, with advanced technology including a collection of over 1000 DVD videos and an extensive collection of video games and software.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a framework that emphasizes spiritual growth and a Code of Honor that regulates student behavior.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school ensures graduates are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
The conduct and discipline policy protects students' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and establishes standards to maintain a safe, respectful environment.
Parent Experience

History
Shoreless Lake School at Murcia (SLS) was founded in 1997 as the Spanish branch of Shoreless Lake School of New Jersey, established in 1991 by Reverend Alfonso Gálvez Morillas, president of the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest. It is a private, non-profit American school offering Catholic education for grades two through twelve. The main campus is in Totana on a property called La Isla, with a Student Activity Center in Mazarrón on El Pedregal, and it is not affiliated with any diocese. In 2000, the Spanish government recognized Mar Sin Orillas as the official non-profit to oversee finances, and SLS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, offering an American curriculum with PSAT, SAT, and AP testing for graduates.

Community
Sports and co-curricular activities are a core part of student life, and students are encouraged to participate in these programs. The campus' proximity to natural spaces allows year-round hiking trips for students. The Student Activity Center in Mazarrón houses the main library, study center, chapel, cinema room, and playing fields, and provides housing for boys on weekends and vacations. Annual trips to Granada, Toledo, Burgos, and Madrid supplement the curriculum.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school campus is bright, clean, and spacious with classrooms, meeting rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a chapel, administrative offices, and ample storage. High-speed Internet access, networked computers, DVD players, and other learning media resources support teaching. Eleven acres of ground in a natural environment provide resources for recreation and enrichment of the academic program. The main campus is located in Totana; the Student Activity Center is in Mazarrón, about a thirty-minute drive away. The Student Activity Center serves both boarding and day students.

Sports Facilities
Sports activities are offered to a prudent and suitable degree. There are playing fields on the campus. The Student Activity Center in Mazarrón provides swimming, fishing, gardening, and tending animals. Hiking trips are available year-round thanks to nearby natural spaces.

Academic Facilities
The school campus provides classrooms, meeting rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a chapel, administrative offices, and storage for daily academic life. High-speed Internet access, networked computers, DVD players, and other learning media resources support teaching. A print collection of nearly 10,000 books, maps, and an extensive slide collection supports study. A computer science classroom is dedicated to teaching technological skills. The Student Activity Center houses a main library and study facilities. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and offers an American curriculum within Catholic education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Student Activity Center offers fishing, swimming, gardening, raising and tending animals, and watching films. There are annual trips to Granada, Toledo, Burgos, and Madrid. Hiking trips are available year-round in nearby natural spaces. There are playing fields and recreational spaces for sports and other co-curricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Shoreless Lake School is a private, non-profit American school offering a Catholic education for grades 2 through 12. The main campus is in Totana on a property called La Isla, with a Student Activity Center in Mazarrón. Courses are offered in Spanish (Spain) and English (USA). The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and features a chapel on campus.

Arts & Creative
The Student Activity Center provides media and film activities, including a large DVD collection and an extensive video-game library. It offers opportunities for watching films and engaging in creative media alongside other recreational activities such as swimming and gardening.

Cultural & Language
There are students in grades two through twelve representing many nationalities, reflecting the international nature of Shoreless Lake School. Courses are offered in Spanish in Spain and English in the USA. The school provides on-site guidance for admission to European and American universities and administers standardized tests such as the PSAT, AP, and SAT on site.

Social & Hobbies
Social and recreational life centers on the Student Activity Center, which hosts activities for boarding and day students, including swimming, gardening, animal care, fishing, and film viewings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Shoreless Lake School emphasizes spiritual growth as part of its Catholic education, and a chapel is on the campus. The international student body and the campus environment support a sense of community and well-being as part of daily life.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught; Latin is part of the curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
Shoreless Lake School is an American international school in Totana, Murcia, Spain, serving grades 2 through 12 with boarding. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and authorized by the Spanish Department of Education. The school offers an American curriculum and Catholic education, and graduates are prepared to attend American or European universities. Students take PSAT, SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests, and AP exams. Students are fluent in English and Spanish, and Latin is part of the curriculum. Courses include English (USA) and Spanish (Spain).

Scholarships
Awards and scholarships granted to SLS students include AP Scholar (3+ on three or more full-year AP exams), AP Scholar with Distinction (5+ AP exams with an average of at least 3.50), National AP Scholar (8+ AP exams with an average of 4), and Commended Student from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. New Jersey scholarships such as the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, Garden State Scholarship Program, and Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, as well as the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NASA fellowship grant), are listed among awards. Graduates have been accepted to institutions including Columbia University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Murcia, and Darmstadt University of Technology, among others.
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