Choosing a school in Marbella

English School in Marbella can offer great education to all residents and visitors. So, if you become attached to the Costa del Sol and think about spending more time in the area with your children take a look at the list of Costa del Sol schools below.

Laude School San Pedro

Laude San Pedro School in San Pedro de Alcantara offers great facilities, a complete British education and Spanish Bachillerato on the Costa del Sol to pupils from 2 to 18 years of age.

Calpe School

Calpe School in Marbella is a School that follows the British National Curriculum and Spanish Curriculum, dedicated to providing the best possible care for boys and girls from 2 to 9 years. Founded in 1973 and located in Marbella (San Pedro)

Queens British Grammar School is a new private school in Cancelada. It aims to provide a British style education, and a family atmosphere. Staff and children there have fun learning together.

Aloha College Marbella

Aloha College in Nueva Andalucia delivers a British-style education while at the same time offering education in Spanish language and culture, enabling students to gain qualifications from both the British and Spanish examination systems.

Mayfair International Academy

Mayfair International Academy in Estepona is a private school providing education for children aged 3 to 18, following the British curriculum. The school is located in Atalaya Park and offers daily bus service from Las Chapas and Sotogrande.

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British School of Marbella

The British School of Marbella follows the English National Curriculum and offers a traditional, yet progressive environment for its students. The school is also opened a secondary campus in September 2015.

Sotogrande School

Sotogrande School is an International Baccalaureate school and learning community. It offers high quality learning in English for children from 3-18 years of age.

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.

Marbella Montessori

Montessori School in Marbella follows the British Early Years Curriculum. Montessori Method of Education known around the world for children aged three months to 11 years. Located in San Pedro.

Emerald Sixth Form in Estepona is a private education centre, offering an alternative to large mainstream schools.

International School Estepona

International School Estepona is a British School for children aged 2 – 12. It follows 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.

St George International

St. George’s offers bilingual education for children from two to eight years of age. Located in San Pedro Alcantara.

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British education in Marbella

British education in Marbella is on the rise and more parents choose to move to the Costa del Sol. All because of the education options, weather, proximity to the airport and the infrastructure on Costa del Sol. 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, 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.

There are a wide range of Marbella schools to choose from. Therefore, you will find that some of the best bilingual schools in Spain can be found right here on the Costa del Sol.

Some of these schools have been here for many years with a solid reputation. They have state-of-the-art facilities and professional teaching and management staff that have operated in the area for years.

Choosing a school in Marbella

There are larger schools like Aloha College, Laude San Pedro School and Sotogrande School. They offer a strong focus on academics with strong sports programmes.

The British School of Marbella. It is very convenient to get to if you are living in the centre of town. The school accepts children from ages 2 to 7, so it is ideal for the younger set.

Younger kids may benefit from some of the smaller schools in Marbella that offer the feeling of safety and security. All of it in an environment that makes a smooth transition from home to school, such as Calpe School.

If you are looking for a newer school in the Estepona area, you may want to consider International School Estepona. It has new facilities and strong reviews. The school caters to children 2 to 12. It follows the Montessori program and the British National Curriculum offering great education for both young and old.

Montessori School in Marbella also offers the education alongside the British Early Years Curriculum for kids 3 months to 6 years old. It is also a good choice if you live closer to San Pedro, Guadalmina or Estepona.

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Moving to Costa del Sol with kids

Thinking of moving to Costa del Sol? Do you have a family? If you’ve answered yes to both, then please read on, because we know that moving a family from one country to another is not just stressful, there are also a number of questions you really need to be able to answer before you can commit.

After all, when you have children, you can’t just think about what you want, you have to consider their needs, sometimes across a range of ages.

We believe that it’s a good idea for you to have made a decision about schools before choosing your ideal property, because then you will know exactly where you need to live in relation to it.

So, we’ve put together some information about fun for the young that we hope will reassure you about moving to Costa del Sol with children, and that you’ll realise that this part of southern Spain is not just a holiday destination – it’s a place where you can give your family an excellent quality of life.

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Places for having fun

When a child complains, “there’s nothing to do!” there is a lot of options you can choose from.

The Costa del Sol has some great theme parks and clubs. One of the latest ones is a year-round ice skating rink on the new boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara. There’s also a 9-hole mini golf course beside it. Funny Beach near Marbella has go-karts and more, plus there are gigantic water parks at Torremolinos and Mijas.

There are two zoos and a unique wolf park, dolphin safaris and a donkey sanctuary where youngsters can learn about the animals and have a ride. If you have horse-loving kids, then there are plenty of equestrian centres and livery stables if you own horses or ponies.

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When it’s raining

Occasionally it rains and then the beach is not a fun option. There are more places now providing indoor entertainment such as Funky Forest in Estepona, and there are a few cinemas showing kids films in English. A bowling alley is another option and kids cookery classes is another – Urban Chai in San Pedro offers these.

Costa Jump is the new trampoline experience that many kids and parents are excited about; it is also in San Pedro. Or you can take them to Mayan Monkey in Mijas Pueblo where they can learn to make chocolate. They will like it for sure!

Businesses and the local government on the Costa del Sol have been actively developing activities for young people so that the area is great to grow up in.

Schools and Clubs

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Education is also a big concern for parents who are thinking of moving to Costa del Sol and we’re pleased to be able to say that there is a great selection of international schools that send students to the world’s top universities. Parents may also choose to send kids to Spanish state or private schools and immerse them in the language; this is great for the really young children.

Because the Costa del Sol has so much sunshine there is no excuse for kids to be stuck indoors. There are many after school clubs providing tennis, gymnastics, martial arts, musical theatre, cooking and junior golf.

Costa del Sol is definitely a great place as for tourism as for permanent living. Look at our properties available in the area for you!

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Kids in Marbella

If you want to know what you can do with kids in Marbella you have come to the right place! We ourselves have children and we had the opportunity to discover many interesting places where you can go with children. We will gladly share the information and our experience.

Marbella and the entire Costa del Sol can offer you sun, sand, delicious food and excellent weather almost every day of the year. Costa del Sol boasts a long summer period. This is why there are so many water parks here, street cafes and various outdoor activities along the entire coast are organized. That’s why there are always things to do for kids in Marbella.

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Water and amusement parks

During the warm season from June to September, you can take your children to amusement parks. These include Aqualand in Torremolinos, or the Bahia Water Park in Algeciras. If you still do not want to “wet your feet,” then you can always take your children to the Animal Park of Selwo Aventura. Like roller coasters and fun attractions? Then we recommend you to visit the Amusement Park Magic Island in Seville, this is the largest park in Andalusia.

If the list of all these ideas listed above is not suitable for you, because after all, a visit to each of these places can take a whole day, then you can have fun with your children playing mini golf in Fuengirola, or visit the Zoo in Fuengirola, also known as Fuengirola Bioparc. Smaller enjoy watching fish in the Sea Life Aquarium in the port of Benalmadena.

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Beaches and restaurants

For those of you who do not want to go far from Marbella, then your children will be happy to go on a one-day hike to the Jolly Beach. There you can go karts, jump on trampolines, enjoy a trip in small boats and play arcade games. During these summer months, you can have a delicious lunch at the Koko Beach Restaurant, located nearby, and continue your day with water skiing or riding a banana tied to a boat. Or you can just take some bread and feed the fish in Puerto Banus, where you can stroll, watching people, viewing exclusive yachts, going to fashion boutiques or watching a new film in Gran Cinema.

If you are looking for something to do with small kids in Marbella, here there are many interesting activities for you. One of the favorite activities for most people is simply to take a picnic basket and spend your day on the beach. In the summer, people like water parks. There kids can splash in a mini pool or ride on a hill in specially designated places, far from adult children.

Babies in Marbella can attend some children’s clubs and play centers, such as the Children’s Kingdom in Estepona or Galaxia in San Pedro. Both of these children’s play centers offer fun hills, rooms with balls and other fun entertainment. And while kids will have a great time in a safe environment, parents will be able to enjoy delicious food nearby and socialize with other parents. The indoor game rooms are ideal for spending time with children in Marbella. Here, babies can easily get rid of their excessive energy.

What to do on a rainy day with kids in Marbella

When the weather on the street does not please us, the Costa del Sol immediately becomes a different place. With that people are reluctant to go to places in the open air. But do not get depressed! There are still many interesting activities for children. In addition to gaming centers located in buildings, children also like to watch cartoons and new movies from Disney’s studio in theaters.

In May 2015, Marbella also opened a new Springboard Center for people who want to feel the power of superman.

Andalusia boasts magnificent nature and beautiful views, here you have mountains and sea. You can find a fun adventure of a wide range of different activities. One of our favorite activities is having canoe ride in the Benahavis region, just a 15-minute drive from Marbella. For lovers of mountain scenery, we recommend hiking as one of our local attractions – La Concha mountain.

If you prefer relaxing at sea, then you can go water skiing, fishing, scuba diving, kite surfing, etc. Smaller kids in Marbella may want to take a yacht trip in the Gibraltar Strait, watch dolphins and whales. Everything from horseback riding, to eco-tourism, Andalucia and Costa del Sol is an amazing world for your entire family.

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