The British School of Málaga

A British Education in Málaga City

The British School of Málaga is the only British school in Málaga city, offering a British and international education for students aged 3 to 18. The school has a diverse international community of more than 1,000 students, with around 60% coming from international backgrounds.

The school combines the British curriculum with Spanish subjects, giving students a bilingual education and pathways to universities in Spain, the UK and around the world. English is the main language of instruction, with lessons taught by native, UK-qualified teachers.

Alongside academic achievement, the school focuses on developing creativity, aspiration, resilience and empathy, encouraging students to become confident, independent learners.

Curriculum

The British School of Málaga follows the British educational system and is an official examination centre for UK qualifications, including GCSEs and A-Levels.

The curriculum is complemented by Spanish Language and Literature and Social Sciences, while students from Year 7 can choose French or German as an additional language.

Primary:
Years 1 to 6 focus on building strong foundations in English and Maths alongside subjects including Science, Geography, History and Art. Project-based learning encourages curiosity, creativity and increasing independence.

Secondary:
Years 7 to 11 lead towards GCSEs, with specialist teachers and an increasing emphasis on independent learning and student choice.

Sixth Form:
Years 12 to 13 follow a two-year A-Level programme, complemented by Spanish subjects. This combination allows students to apply to universities in Spain as well as internationally.

The school reported strong GCSE results in 2026, with 41% of grades at Level 7/A or above, compared with 23% across the UK, and an 88% pass rate at Level 4/C or above, 17 percentage points above the UK average.

Location & Facilities

The school is set in the leafy residential area of Cerrado de Calderón, around 15 minutes from Málaga city centre and close to the A-7 motorway. Its 19,950m² campus includes dedicated areas for Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.

Facilities include a new Primary building opened in 2024, science and computer classrooms, music rooms, a library, indoor sports hall, swimming pools, football and basketball facilities, padel courts and playgrounds.

Students can also take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities, from football, tennis and judo to dance, theatre, music, robotics and chess. International exchange opportunities are available through the school’s membership of International Schools Partnership.

The school also offers a Breakfast Club from 8:00 a.m. and an after-school club from 4:00 p.m. School transport is available to main areas of Málaga and along both the eastern and western Costa del Sol. A full-time nurse is also on site during the school day.

Fees & Admissions

The school charges a one-off enrolment fee of €1,100 per child. Tuition fees start from 8 780 € in the early years up to 12 050 € in years 12 and 13. A detailed overview of the admissions process and the fee structure can be found on the school’s website.  Families interested in applying should contact the school directly to make an enquiry or book a tour.

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