Marbella’s choice of schools

Summer is over and it’s that blissful time of year when our little darlings finally return to school. Fortunately this is an area with a good choice of schooling facilities that caters to many different needs, with a wide range of international and Spanish schools dotted up and down the coast from Elviria in the east to Sotogrande in the west. It is a very important task to find the perfect school for your child, so we’ve selected some of the top ones in Marbella and the surrounding areas to help you in your choice.

Calpe School is an international college based in San Pedro Alcántara that follows both the British National Curriculum and the Spanish Curriculum. Covering mathematics, literacy, ITC, Spanish, physical education and the arts, Calpe has a well-respected and established approach that encourages students to learn and grow. www.calpeschool.com

Laude International College is another San Pedro based international school with excellent facilities. Offering a complete British education and Spanish Baccalaureate, this is a wonderful option for children aged two to 18. www.laudesanpedro.com

Juan Hoffmann, most commonly known as ‘The German School’, is widely regarded as one of the best international schools on the Costa del Sol. Located in La Mairena, behind Elviria, Hoffmann follows the German curriculum and is a favourite with German expats on the coast. Boasting excellent facilities and a full school programme, including compulsory Spanish classes for all students, this is a great option for German parents who would like their children to retain their mother tongue. www.dsmalaga.com

Svenska Skolen Marbella, or ‘The Swedish School’ is located just off the Golden Mile, between Marbella and Puerto Banús. This kindergarten and primary school offers education following the Swedish curriculum. Situated in an idyllic location featuring an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and attractive surroundings, Svenska Skolen Marbella is a popular choice for many Swedish parents who would like their children to conduct their studies in Swedish, whilst also learning English and Spanish. www.svenskaskolanmarbella.com

San José School in San Pedro Alcántara is widely considered to be the best Spanish school in Southern Spain. This private school follows a bilingual English/Spanish curriculum and is open to pupils across all levels from infants to sixth form (Baccalaureate) levels. San José prides itself in teaching one of the most comprehensive programmes available in the country. www.colegiosanjose.net

Swans International School is one of the longest established international schools in Southern Spain. Accredited by NABSS (the National Association of British Schools in Spain) and the Spanish Ministry of Education, Swans is located in Marbella’s Sierra Blanca area and provides the British curriculum and the statutory Spanish Primary and Secondary curriculum. www.swansschoolinternational.es

Marbella Montessori School follows the British Early Years Curriculum and the world-renowned Montessori Method of Education. This is a school that uses an entirely different style of teaching, with a strong focus on each child’s specific needs and requirements that focuses on a personal, nurturing approach to learning. www.marbellamontessori.org

Sotogrande International School (SIS) is an International Baccalaureate school and learning community offering high quality, personalised classes in English for children from 3-18 years old. Surrounded by lovely greenery, this school provides a comprehensive education including a superb range of extracurricular activities in art, sport, drama and music. www.sis.ac

The English International College or EIC has a reputation for excellence and is a popular choice for many parents. It offers a British education to children from three to 18 years old, covering the area east of Marbella. www.eic.edu

Aloha College is an international school based in Nueva Andalucía that follows the Early Years programme of the International Primary Curriculum and then the British curriculum, offering a choice of either A-levels or the international Baccalaureate. The school has wonderful facilities and a great range of extracurricular activities. www.aloha-college.com

Of course there are so many other excellent schools to choose from in Marbella offering all round learning for your child in a variety of languages and age groups. The best way to make your choice is to book an appointment and visit them for yourself.

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By Fai M. Rodríguez