Marbella schools

Choosing a school for your child is no easy task, so take a look at the list of Costa del Sol international schools below and click on one that interests you to find detailed information and reviews from other parents. If you have an opinion on any of these schools Marbella has to offer, please send us your review. Our readers will surely appreciate it.

British education in Marbella is on the rise and more and more parents choose to move to the Costa del Sol, because of the international education options, weather, proximity to an international airport and the infrastructure the Costa del Sol has to offer. There are plenty of schools to choose from, including bilingual education, British curriculum, German curriculum, montessori method, Spanish education and more. There is not one best school, but rather a better school that suits your child's needs. In order to figure this out, it is best to visit the schools you are interested in, decide on a curriculum, (i.e. English, Spanish, German...), take into account driving time and proximity to home, read parent reviews and, if appropriate, what kind of exams you prefer your child to take, such as the International Bacchelaureat (IB), Bachillerato or A Levels.

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Most popular Marbella Schools

International Schools

British School of Marbella The British School of Marbella has clear aims, a standardised curriculum (English National Curriculum) and high academic standards for children aged 2 to 7 years old. Located in the heart of Marbella.

Calpe School Calpe School is an international school offering the British National Curriculum for boys and girls from 3 to 11 years. Located in San Pedro Alcantara.

International School Estepona The International School Estepona is a British School for children aged 2 - 12 following The British National Curriculum in Spain to ensure a seamless transition to and from any other British School whether in The UK or overseas. Located in Estepona.

Laude San Pedro International School Laude San Pedro International College is a vibrant and thriving new school, with excellent facilities, offering a complete British education and Spanish Bachillerato on the Costa del Sol to pupils from two to eighteen plus. Located in San Pedro.

Marbella Montessori School Marbella Montessori School follows the British Early Years Curriculum and the Montessori Method of Education known around the world for children aged three months to six years. Located in San Pedro.

Swans International School Swans International School in Marbella offers primary and secondary education following the British National Curriculum for 3 to 18 year olds. Located in Marbella.

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Spanish Schools

Colegio San Jose Colegio San Jose follows the Spanish curriculum from "infantil" to "secundaria". Located in San Pedro Alcantara.

Kindergardens and nurseries

La Latina Baby School La Latina Baby School is a bilingual school in Marbella offering primary education in English and Spanish for children aged 3 months to four years old. Located in the heart of Marbella.

Marbella Montessori School Marbella Montessori School follows the British Early Years Curriculum and the Montessori Method of Education known around the world for children aged three months to six years. Located in San Pedro.

British School of Marbella The British School of Marbella has clear aims, a standardised curriculum (English National Curriculum) and high academic standards for children aged 2 to 7 years old. Located in the heart of Marbella.

Guarderia Atalaya Guarderia Atalaya is a Spanish language kindergarten for children from 0-6 years old. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Atalaya in East Estepona.

Los Pekes Los Pekes is a Spanish language kindergarten for children from 4 months to 5 years old. Located in East Marbella.

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Language Schools

Club de Conversación Club de Conversacion Marbella is an alternative way to learn the Spanish language interacting with people about their interests, hobbies and realistic situations.

Academia de Idiomas Aguilar Academia de Idiomas Aguilar is a languge school in San Pedro de Alcantara offering courses in Spanish and English in a friendly setting.

Other Schools

St. George's St Georges School offers international bilingual education for children two to eight. Located in San Pedro Alcantara.

Mayfair Academy Mayfair International Academy Marbella offers primary and secondary education for children aged 4 to 18 years old following the British National Curriculum. Located in East Estepona.

Aloha College Aloha college offers international bilingual education for children 3 to 18. Located in Marbella.

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Marbella Schools

As there are a wide range of Marbella schools to choose from, you will find that some of the best bilingual schools Spain has to offer can be found right here on the Costa del Sol. Some of these schools have been established here for many years with a solid foundation and reputation, while other English schools Marbella has to offer are new with state-of-the-art facilities and are purpose built. Then there many schools in between that have been around for years, but have updated their facilities to keep up with the times.

The British School of Marbella is a relatively new school offering the English National Curriculum in the heart of Marbella. It is very convenient to get to if you are living in the center of town. The school accepts children from ages 2 to 7, so is ideal for the younger set. Laude San Pedro International School is also a relatively new Marbella school, yet has already created a fine reputation and offers fantastic sport facilities and purpose built classrooms.

If you are looking for a newer school in the Estepona area, you may want to consider International School Estepona, which also has relatively new facilities and strong reviews on our site. The school caters to children 2 to 12 and follows the Montessori program and the British National Curriculum offering a balanced education for both young and old. Marbella Montessori School also offers the Montessori education alongside the British Early Years Curriculum for kids 3 months to 6 years old and is a good choice if you live closer to Marbella.

Smaller kids may enjoy some of the smaller schools in Marbella that offer the feeling of safety and security in an environment that makes a smooth transition from home to school, such as Calpe School in San Pedro Alcantara.