Woodside School
We are a fully bilingual IB World School in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Since 1998, we have combined academic excellence, bilingual education, arts, sports, wellbeing and strong values education, nurturing globally minded students who remain deeply connected to their Uruguayan identity and community.
Woodside School
Calle Shakespeare esq. Calderón de la Barca
Punta del Este
Maldonado
Age range:
Curricula:
- National Curriculum ANEP
- Bilingual Education
- Cambridge English Qualifications
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Values Education and Wellbeing Programme
Special features:
- Strong sense of community
- Fully bilingual education
- IB World School
- Celebration of Uruguayan identity and culture
- Sports and healthy habits
- Values-based education
- International-mindedness
- Family-school partnership
- ISP global opportunities

Claudia Domínguez
Claudia Domínguez is Co-Founder and General Director of Woodside School. She began her career in education at the age of 20 as an English teacher and later specialised in Early Childhood Education.
Over the past 28 years, she has played a key role in shaping Woodside’s educational vision and contributing to the growth and evolution of the school since its foundation.
Her work has focused on English language learning, values-based education and the continuous incorporation of innovative practices that promote the holistic development of each student. Claudia is passionate about nurturing internationally minded, compassionate and lifelong learners.

Laura Pollio
Laura Pollio is Uruguayan and has more than 30 years of experience in educational leadership. She is the co-founder of Woodside School, an institution committed to the holistic development of individuals and the creation of innovative learning communities.
She has a strong background in educational management, coordination, and operations, combining a strategic perspective with a deep vocation for service and a strong commitment to people’s well-being.
Laura is recognized for her leadership style, which is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. She fosters committed teams and environments built on trust. She firmly believes that education transforms lives when people are placed at its center, and she dedicates her work to the well-being of students, families, and educational teams, promoting a culture of care, belonging, and collaboration.
Throughout her career, she has championed continuous learning, innovation, and the sharing of best practices among educational communities, always guided by the belief that education is, above all, about supporting human development.
Her ability to lead complex initiatives, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and pay close attention to detail enables her to create environments where academic excellence, collaboration, human quality, and a strong sense of community thrive together.
1000+
Students
250+
Employees
Facilities & services
- Three campuses
- Arts and music programmes
- Sports facilities
- Healthy eating programme
- Student support services
- Library
- Science Lab
- International opportunities
- Community service initiatives
