Top International Schools on the Costa del Sol

Are you thinking about relocating your family to southern Spain, where there are more than 325 sun filled days every year? Then you have surely thought about what school is the best fit for your children.

Along the Costa del Sol, you will find that there is a wide variety of international schools to choose from.

The great thing about international schools is that they are mostly bilingual, which means your children will thrive in an environment where there are students from all over the world. They will experience many new cultures that will enrich them from early on.

Below is a list of some of the top international schools that are located along the Costa del Sol coastline. Some of these schools follow the British curriculum, some offer the British and Spanish curricula, and some are Montessori schools.

“A school with over 30 years’ experience in providing a British-based education to an International Community representing over 50 nationalities.We are a family school with pupils from 3 – 18 years. Academic achievements are exceedingly important, with many of our pupils ending their learning journey with offers from top universities all over the world.”

“A leading British school on the Costa del Sol. Established over 45 years ago, we welcome students of all nationalities from 2 years to 18 years of age. Our programmes of study are based on the English national curriculum and taught by a team of qualified, experienced and inspiring UK-trained teaching staff.”

“Founded in 1982, EIC has consistently achieved outstanding academic achievements, with our students each year graduating to some of the best universities around the world. We are passionate about developing young people to be inquisitive, independent learners who are confident to express their ideas and opinions, whilst demonstrating tolerance and respect.”

“Sotogrande International School is among the top 75 International Baccalaureate schools worldwide. With over 40 years of providing a nurturing and rigorous international education. We are an inclusive community of 1000+ students from over 50 countries.”

“Since 1985 we teach children values, to be happy, creative and develop critical thinking skills as well as respect for others in a family atmosphere, with the aim of being able to respond to any challenge in a constantly changing world.

Following the Law of 13th March 2012, whereby Colegio Alborán obtained the approval to be a Spanish / English bilingual private school, we will be expanding the programme this year 2021/2022.”

“Swans opened its doors to the local community in 1971. At Swans, our aim has always been to provide an excellent learning environment for young people and to allow every child to achieve their full potential. Our results are testament to this, with consistently high grades at both GCSE and IB level that rival some of the best students worldwide, but we also pride ourselves on the pastoral care that we offer.”

“Casa del Mar Montessori provides a student-centred learning environment where children develop into self-directed learners with the values, intellectual ability and innovation skills that they will need to thrive in their future.”

“Laude San Pedro International College is an international school in Marbella with a program aimed at academic excellence, based on British and Spanish educational curricula, which allow us to offer our students a bilingual and multidisciplinary education. Our main objective is based on offering each of our students an education focused on their future, a training that will allow them to access the best international university education and develop the professional career of their choice with all the guarantees.”

“The British College of Benalmádena is fully recognised by both the British and Spanish Ministries of Education and is a member of NABSS (the National Association of British Schools in Spain). We simultaneously follow both the British Curriculum and the main areas of knowledge of the Spanish Curriculum.”

“MIT School Malaga is the only school in Málaga authorised by the Junta de Andalucía as bilingual in English in Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and in the three High School modes. Our school combines in its educational project the ancient wisdom with the modern knowledge.”

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