Marbella is a sunny and exciting place to live—not just because of its beaches and beautiful weather, but also because it has some truly amazing schools!
Known for its Mediterranean lifestyle and international community, Marbella offers a wide range of high-quality educational options for families living in or moving to the Costa del Sol.
From British and American schools to German, Swedish, and French institutions, the city is home to a mix of international and bilingual schools where kids can start as young as 2 or 3 years old and continue all the way to university level.
Whether you speak English, Spanish, or another language, there’s a school here that’s just right for you. Marbella’s schools have cool classrooms, friendly teachers, and lots of fun activities—plus strong academic programs and modern facilities that help students learn and grow.
So whether you’re looking for early education, a British curriculum, or classes in your native language, Marbella has the perfect place to learn, make friends, and enjoy your school years!
Here is a list of some of the top schools in Marbella, offering a variety of curriculums, languages, and learning environments to suit children of all ages and backgrounds.
Aloha College Marbella /
- Phone: +34 952 814 133
- Email: aloha@aloha‑college.com
- Address: Urb. El Ángel, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella
- Ages: 3–18
- Speciality: British curriculum (IGCSE & A‑Level), IB Diploma, robust arts and sports facilities, multiple science and IT labs
Swans International School/
- Phone: Primary +34 952 773 248 / Secondary +34 952 902 755
- Email: [email protected] (primary); [email protected] (secondary)
- Address:
- Primary: Urb. El Capricho, 29602 Marbella
- Secondary: Calle Lago de los Cisnes, 29602 Marbella
- Ages: 3–18
- Speciality: British curriculum with IGCSE and IB Diploma; multilingual classes (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese); strong extracurriculars
English International College (EIC) /
- Phone: +34 952 831 058
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Urb. Ricmar, Ctra. N‑340, km 189.5, 29600 Marbella
- Ages: 3–18
- Speciality: British national curriculum, IGCSEs, A‑Levels; great sports facilities and pools; multicultural student body marbella.company
British International School of Marbella (BISM)/
- Phone: +34 952 779 264
- Email: [email protected] ([email protected])
- Address: Calle Teba 4, Rocío de Nagüeles, 29602 Marbella
- Ages: 2–16
- Speciality: English National Curriculum (Early Years to Secondary)
Deutsche Schule Málaga (German School) /
- Phone: +34 952 831 417
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Urb. Coto Los Dolores / La Mairena, 29600 Marbella
- Ages: 3–18
- Speciality: German–Spanish bilingual curriculum leading to German Abitur and Spanish Bachillerato
Svenska Skolan Marbella (Swedish School) /
- Phone: +34 952 868 252
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Urb. La Alzambra, CC Vasari, 29660 Marbella
- Ages: 3–11 (some say up to 12)
- Speciality: Swedish national curriculum with English/Spanish integration; small class sizes personalized learning
Colegio Alborán /
- Phone: +34 952 839 645
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Urb. Ricmar, Crta. Cádiz–Málaga, km 183.3, 29604 Marbella
- Ages: 3–18
- Speciality: Spanish curriculum with bilingual instruction (English/German/French); strong arts, sports, and science labs
Colegio San José New School /
- Phone: +34 952 883 858
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Urb. Guadalmina Baja, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara
- Ages: 2–11
- Speciality: Spanish–English bilingual primary education with modern facilities
Calpe School /
- Phone: +34 952 786 029
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Calle Los Eucaliptos 60, Urb. Linda Vista Baja, San Pedro de Alcántara, 29670
- Ages: 3–9 (some say up to 11)
- Speciality: British curriculum blended with Spanish national curriculum; family-run, small classes
Les Roches Marbella (Hospitality Management)/
- Phone: (Check their website)
- Email: (via official contact)
- Address: Marbella campus, Costa del Sol region
- Ages: Adult (post‑secondary)
- Speciality: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Executive degrees in global hospitality and luxury tourism management
