The British School of Málaga

Spain, Malaga

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees €8,780 - 11,080

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 960

Type Co-educational

Opened 2000

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages Spanish, French, German, Russian, Polish, Arabic

Typical class size 23

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Situated in Málaga, The British School of Málaga is a British international school delivering UK national curriculum from age 3 to 18. The Early Years Foundation Stage begins with language immersion, while Primary follows the British National Curriculum complemented by Spanish Language and Cultural Studies. In Secondary, students progress through the British curriculum toward IGCSEs with Spanish and ESO preparation. In Sixth Form, students study A Levels with a personalised curriculum and the option to study Spanish alongside English. The school holds accreditations from Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson Qualifications, AQA, Cambridge English and OxfordAQA. With 25 years of experience, it is part of ISP. The campus has four age-appropriate buildings: Foundation, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, with facilities for science, music, computer science and Art & Media. ISP programmes include Changemakers, Cultural Exchange and MUN. Extra-curriculars include Athletics, Art and Handicrafts, Ballet, Flamenco, Chess and language clubs.

www.britishschoolmalaga.com

C. Centaurea, 8, Málaga-Este, 29018 Málaga, Spain

The Essentials

Location

The school is located at Centaurea, 8, 29018 Málaga, Spain.

Stages

The school offers Early Years through Sixth Form.

Type

The school is a British international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school has over 50 nationalities represented and more than 25 languages spoken.

Additional learning support

The school has an ALN Department providing support for ALN, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) and signposting to professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and play therapists.

Country affiliation

The school has a British affiliation.

School day structure

The school day runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a Breakfast Club from 8:00 am and a Snack Club from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Bus service

The school has a bus service with seven routes.

Fees

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee (one-off, new students only): EUR 1,100 per child. The registration fee is a single, non‑refundable payment.
- Annual enrolment fee (renewal): EUR 1,100 per child, charged each year for enrolled students.

Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts, and monthly / per‑term conversions)

Note: The school publishes annual tuition and offers a default 10‑month instalment option; the monthly figure below is the published annual fee divided by 10. The per‑term figure below is the published annual fee divided by 3 (three academic terms) and is shown for convenience.

- Early Years
- Nursery (age 3): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 8,780. Monthly (10 payments): EUR 878. Per term (approx.): EUR 2,927.
- Reception (age 4): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 8,780. Monthly: EUR 878. Per term (approx.): EUR 2,927.

- Primary (Ages 5–11)
- Year 1 (age 5): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 9,530. Monthly: EUR 953. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,177.
- Year 2 (age 6): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 9,530. Monthly: EUR 953. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,177.
- Year 3 (age 7): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 9,780. Monthly: EUR 978. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,260.
- Year 4 (age 8): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 9,780. Monthly: EUR 978. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,260.
- Year 5 (age 9): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 9,980. Monthly: EUR 998. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,327.
- Year 6 (age 10): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 9,980. Monthly: EUR 998. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,327.

- Secondary (Ages 11–16)
- Year 7 (age 11): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 10,680. Monthly: EUR 1,068. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,560.
- Year 8 (age 12): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 10,680. Monthly: EUR 1,068. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,560.
- Year 9 (age 13): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 10,850. Monthly: EUR 1,085. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,617.
- Year 10 (age 14): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 11,650. Monthly: EUR 1,165. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,883.
- Year 11 (age 15): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 11,650. Monthly: EUR 1,165. Per term (approx.): EUR 3,883.

- Sixth Form / A‑Levels (Ages 16–18)
- Year 12 (age 16): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 12,050. Monthly: EUR 1,205. Per term (approx.): EUR 4,017.
- Year 13 (age 17): Registration EUR 1,100 • Enrolment EUR 1,100 • Annual tuition EUR 12,050. Monthly: EUR 1,205. Per term (approx.): EUR 4,017.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Default billing method: 10 monthly instalments (September to June inclusive) by direct debit. Returned direct debit charge: EUR 20. Unpaid invoices must be settled within 10 days; a 3% interest is applied to outstanding amounts. Annual upfront payment (paid in full before 31 July) receives a 5% discount. Third‑child discount: 50% discount applicable from the third child on the enrolment fee and tuition fees only. Annual payments are non‑refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: not applicable. The published fee schedule lists day‑school tuition and additional day services (bus, clubs, breakfast/snack) but does not list boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Other costs and additional fees

- School lunch: included in the published tuition fee (school lunch is mandatory and included).
- School accident insurance: included.
- Uniform: compulsory for Nursery through Year 11; uniform must be purchased through the school (prices not listed in the fee schedule).
- Chromebook/device: compulsory purchase required for students in Year 3 through Year 11 (price not listed in the fee schedule). Chromebook licences and some digital licences are included in the listed “included” items.
- Intensive EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme (for new students): EUR 1,150 per year in KS1 and EUR 2,200 per year in KS2 and KS3; payable in monthly instalments.
- External examinations (IGCSE, A‑levels, and official validations) are not included in the published tuition and are charged separately. School trips are not included.
- After‑school clubs and extra activities: charged separately. Sample published rates (termly / additional services):
- Breakfast/Snack Club (termly): Single ticket EUR 6; 1 day/week EUR 65; 2 days/week EUR 110; 3 days/week EUR 155; 4 days/week EUR 185; Full week EUR 200 (combined with bus or after school lower rates apply).
- After‑school general activities (termly, sample): Standard (2 sessions/week) EUR 175; Basic (1 session/week) EUR 145; Extended (3 sessions/week) EUR 205.
- Other activities (termly, sample): Standard EUR 200; Basic EUR 170; Extended EUR 220.
- School bus (annual/termly options shown as published): Local stops (within Málaga city): Return EUR 555; One‑way EUR 345. Suburban stops (outside Málaga city): Return EUR 600; One‑way EUR 390. (September only/first month pro‑rata termly figures are listed separately in the schedule.)

Refund information

- The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Annual payments per child are stated as non‑refundable. No other refundable amounts or a broader refund schedule is published in the school's fee document. Returned direct debit charge and late‑payment interest provisions apply as noted under billing terms.

Fee payment options

- Published payment options and mechanics: default method is 10 monthly instalments by direct debit; the school accepts an annual upfront payment (with a 5% discount if paid before 31 July). The published fee document specifies returned direct debit penalties and late‑payment interest. Specific alternative payment channels (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are not detailed in the published fee schedule.

If you need these amounts presented in a different format (for example, separated by monthly instalments per line or per‑term rows for a database import), the figures above are given as published (annual), with the monthly instalment shown as the published annual fee divided by 10 and the per‑term figure shown as the published annual fee divided by 3 for convenience.

Academics

Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) British curriculum with language immersion. Primary School uses the British national curriculum, complemented with Spanish Language and Cultural Studies. Secondary School progresses with the British national curriculum and leads to IGCSE results, while continuing Spanish classes and ESO preparation. Sixth Form advances to A Level and Spanish university access exams, with a personalised curriculum and the option to study Spanish alongside English to support access to universities in Spain and worldwide. The school holds accreditations from Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson Qualifications, AQA, Cambridge English, and OxfordAQA.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates progress to universities in Spain and worldwide.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school builds essential life skills through practical classes and group activities. Students develop empathy, confidence and emotional intelligence as part of the learning journey. Life skills are integrated with academic learning to prepare students for life beyond school. Teachers mentor students to collaborate, communicate and navigate challenges. These social-emotional competencies are fostered across the curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school has an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Department to support students with ALN. The ALN policy describes identification, planning and provision to help students access the curriculum and reach their potential as people and lifelong learners. The policy acknowledges emotional, social, mental health or behavioural barriers that can affect learning and outlines appropriate supports. A range of specialists are available to support ALN students, including psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and play therapists. The ALN programme includes tailored support for primary and secondary students, with referrals and monitoring; it may involve a tailored or intensive plan and costs where applicable. Parents are informed and engaged in the process.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has a dedicated English as an Additional Language Department that provides dedicated sessions and tailored help. The EAL team provides 1:1 sessions and ongoing guidance in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Intensive English instruction is provided through tailored interventions assessed case-by-case. New students are assessed on enrolment to determine the level of EAL support. In secondary, CEFR levels guide the EAL programme and there are pathways including EAL IGCSE where appropriate. Languages offered include English and Spanish with certification, and from Secondary students can study French or German as additional languages.

Mental Wellbeing

The wellbeing is supported by a wellbeing programme to ensure physical, emotional and social health. Life-skills education and a commitment to wellbeing are embedded in the learning approach. The learning framework balances mental, emotional and physical health as part of student development. The Camtree Life Competencies framework underpins wellbeing initiatives through life-skills development. Wellbeing is integrated into curricular and co-curricular activities to support resilience and holistic development.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; safeguarding is a shared commitment with policies and practices that meet high standards of care, respect and security. All staff posts require thorough vetting and Criminal Background Checks or equivalent. The safeguarding team includes the Head of Pastoral Care & Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Deputy. The school provides safeguarding and online safety training for all staff, a school nurse, anti-bullying initiatives and an ALN Department. A wellbeing programme supports physical, emotional and social health, and visitors are required to register. The safeguarding policy is designed to protect students and ensure safe care and security.

Admissions

01 Get in touch today. Get in touch to schedule a campus visit or online meeting, or participate in our monthly virtual open days. Enrolment is open all year round, and the admissions team provides personalized guidance throughout the onboarding process.
02 Join us for a tour. Visit the campus in person to gain a deeper understanding of your child's needs and interests. We discuss the curriculum and show the facilities, offering a glimpse into the learning environment.
03 Taster Day/Online interview. Your child's previous school report may be requested if applicable. We may invite them to experience a taster day at the school or arrange an online interview with the admissions team.
04 Acceptance. After the taster day or online interview, you'll receive a written offer. You'll have 10 days to accept and proceed with the registration process while a registration fee is mandatory to secure a place.
05 Welcome. Congratulations! You're now part of the BSM Family. Families are welcome to attend a Taster Day to experience firsthand how a school day operates, and ongoing communication with the school supports the onboarding journey.

Scholarships

Scholarships & university partnerships exist as part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network. The school has 100+ global university partnerships that open doors to top institutions, with students awarded over €2.6 million in scholarships to support their success. Through exclusive scholarships, students have opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions.

FAQs

What age range does The British School of Malaga serve?

The school serves students aged 3 to 18 across four age-appropriate buildings: Foundation, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. It is part of ISP.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The British National Curriculum with EYFS, IGCSE and A Levels. Spanish Language and Cultural Studies are integrated throughout. French or German from Secondary.

How much are the fees?

Annual tuition ranges from EUR 10,880 to EUR 11,080. Registration is EUR 1,100 non-refundable for new students, with EUR 1,100 annual enrolment fee.

How many nationalities are represented?

Over 50 nationalities and more than 25 languages spoken among approximately 960 students on the Malaga campus.

Does the school have an ALN department?

Yes. The Additional Learning Needs Department supports students with ALN and EAL, providing dedicated sessions, tailored 1:1 help and signposting to psychologists, speech and occupational therapists.

What is the house system?

Four houses: Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. All students and teachers belong to a house. Points are earned through activities and events throughout the year.

What are the school hours?

9:00am to 4:00pm with Breakfast Club from 8:00am and Snack Club from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

Is there a bus service?

Yes. Seven routes serve the Malaga area for school transport.

Are meals provided?

Yes. Lunch is compulsory for all students with monthly changing menus available on the BSM Portal.

What ISP programmes are available?

ISP Changemakers, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists, ISP Virtual Exchange and ISP Model United Nations connect students globally.

What extracurricular activities are offered?

Art Club, Ballet, Flamenco, Funky Dance, Recorder Club, Secondary Singers, Athletics, Judo, Padel, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Football and Personal Defence.

What accreditations does the school hold?

NABSS, Junta de Andalucia, Cambridge International, Pearson, AQA, Cambridge English, OxfordAQA and British Chambers Spain.

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