Brave Generation Academy - Marbella vs The Ark Christian School

	B Brave Generation Academy - Marbella Malaga, Spain	T The Ark Christian School Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,700 - 11,940	Fees / year €4,545 - 9,005
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Catholic Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 30	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 30	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Marbella hub is located in Centro Comercial La Colonia, Marbella. It is a five-minute drive from Marbella city centre.	Location Calle Río Darro, 1, 29651 Las Lagunas de Mijas, Málaga, Spain. The Ark Christian School serves students aged 3–18 and operates in the Fuengirola area on the Costa del Sol.
Stages	Stages Secondary Education; choose between British International or US curriculum.	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary; A-Levels
School type	School type International education hub offering a hybrid learning model with 24/7 access to learning.	School type British international school; independent, charitable (non-profit) organisation
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure Hybrid learning model with flexible scheduling and 24/7 access to learning.	School day structure Primary: 9:00am–3:00pm (Mon–Fri); Secondary: 9:00am–4:00pm (Mon–Fri)
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / One-time fees - Admissions fee: EUR 1,650 (charged prior to enrolment). - For families choosing the “Own Curriculum” (Hub Attendance) option, there is no Admissions fee. Tuition fees (per month and implied annual totals by curriculum) - British International Curriculum: EUR 704 per month (12 monthly payments). Implied annual tuition: EUR 8,448. - American Core Curriculum: EUR 995 per month (12 monthly payments). Implied annual tuition: EUR 11,940. AP (Advanced Placement) courses carry an additional charge of EUR 650 per AP course. - Own Curriculum / Hub Attendance: EUR 475 per month (12 monthly payments). Implied annual tuition: EUR 5,700. This option includes Hub access and Learning Coach support and does not carry the Admissions fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Admissions fee is payable before enrolment is confirmed. - Regular tuition is billed as 12 monthly instalments for the academic year (monthly billing). - A Registration Renewal Fee of EUR 500 is payable after the completion of the learner's first 12 months and on subsequent 12-month anniversaries. - An upfront payment option is available: paying 12 months in advance qualifies for a 3% discount on the total yearly fee. Sibling discounts are offered (discounts listed as 5% and 7.5% off the total monthly fee). Boarding / accommodation - Boarding is not applicable to the Brave Generation Academy hub model in Spain. Learners attend local co-learning Hubs (locations include Marbella and Valencia); there is no published boarding programme or boarding fee. Other costs and additional fees - AP course surcharge (American curriculum): EUR 650 per AP course. - Registration Renewal Fee: EUR 500 after each 12-month period of enrolment. - Hub Attendance option (Own Curriculum) is a paid monthly option (EUR 475/month) that covers Hub access and Learning Coach support; any other third-party curriculum or exam-entry fees (if required) may incur separate charges (no separate uniform or standard material fee is published). Refund information - No explicit public refund or detailed withdrawal/refund schedule is published alongside the Spain fee schedule. Refund terms and conditions, if any, are not provided in the publicly available fee summary. Families should note that the Admissions Fee and other non‑recurring charges may be treated separately from tuition in any refund assessment. Fee payment options - Payment for enrolment and programme fees is handled through the admissions/payment process: applicants receive a personalised fee invoice and a payment link as part of the admissions follow-up; proof of payment is required to finalise enrolment. The published admissions procedure indicates payment via the provided payment link and submission of proof of payment. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example, which card networks or bank transfer details) are not listed in the public fee pages. Discounts and reductions - Sibling discounts: listed discounts of 5% and 7.5% off the total monthly fee (applied as indicated in the fee policy). - Upfront payment discount: 3% off the total yearly fee when paying 12 months in advance. Brief note on published detail and limitations - The publicly published Spain fee schedule presents pricing by curriculum and by monthly instalment rather than by specific school year or grade-level fees. No grade-by-grade or term-by-term breakdowns are provided, and no explicit published refund schedule or exhaustive list of accepted payment methods is shown in the available fee documents. Where a per-grade or per-term breakdown, or an explicit refund policy, is required for database entry, those items are not available in the published fee summary and would need confirmation from admissions.	Fee details Registration / Application Fees - Non‑refundable registration fee for a new student: EUR 500.00. - Registration fee for renewal: EUR 295.00. - If registration for Year 10 or Year 12 is completed after the first term, the registration fee is increased by EUR 400.00. Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly breakdown) - Pre‑reception and Reception: Annual fee EUR 4,545.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 454.50. - Years 1 and 2: Annual fee EUR 4,829.20 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 482.92. - Years 3 and 4: Annual fee EUR 5,446.70 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 544.67. - Years 5 and 6: Annual fee EUR 5,820.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 582.00. - Years 7, 8 and 9: Annual fee EUR 7,003.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 700.30. - Year 10: Annual fee EUR 7,850.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 785.00. - Year 11: Annual fee EUR 8,829.00 — billed as 9 monthly payments of EUR 981.00 (special billing period applies). - Year 12: Annual fee EUR 8,883.50 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 888.35. - Year 13: Annual fee EUR 9,005.40 — billed as 9 monthly payments of EUR 1,000.60 (special billing period applies). Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: school fees are payable monthly, due before the 10th of each month. - Standard billing period runs from September to June. - Exception for Year 11 and Year 13: fees are billed from September to May (9 months). - Receipts are issued between the 1st and the 10th of each month. - On acceptance a deposit of EUR 1,000.00 is required. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision); no boarding fees apply. Other costs and routine extras - Early morning care (08:30–09:00): EUR 3.00 per day or EUR 45.00 per month. - After‑school club (15:00–16:00): EUR 6.00 per day or EUR 72.00 per month. - Examination fees for Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 are charged separately and are payable in January of the year the examinations are taken. - Textbooks and materials are included in the published school fees. Discounts that affect fees - Sibling discount: 5% for the second child; 50% for the third child; 50% for the fourth child. - Full‑year payment discount: a percentage discount is applied if the full year is paid by the specified early‑payment deadline (discount deadlines and rates apply; check billing communications for the current deadline). Deposit and refund information - The acceptance deposit is EUR 1,000.00. - The deposit will be refunded when a student leaves after Year 11, Year 12 or Year 13 provided all fees have been paid in full. - The deposit will be refunded when a student leaves earlier if a full term's notice has been given and all fees have been paid in full. - If a student leaves without having given one term's notice, the deposit is forfeited. - If fees are in arrears when a student leaves, the deposit will be used to cover arrears and any remaining balance will be returned. - If the full year's fees are paid in advance and the student leaves early, the pre‑paid months are not refundable. - The registration fee is non‑refundable. Fee payment options and related terms - Payments can be made by bank transfer or by credit/debit card. - Receipts are issued monthly (between the 1st and 10th). - When paying by bank transfer, the student's full name must be provided and the payment concept specified. - The school reserves the right to withhold admission, notes, reports, or student records until financial obligations are met.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Established in 2009 by the Ark Christian Church, The Ark Christian School is an independent, charitable (non-profit) organization with its own statutes and finances. The school is governed by a Board of four members who attend the Ark Church; the Headteacher works closely with the Board.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the British International Curriculum or the US curriculum.	Curriculum details British National Curriculum for ages 3-18, leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations; British and Spanish Curriculum.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by Pearson, enabling Learners to apply to top universities worldwide.	Higher education progression Graduates have access to universities in the United Kingdom, Spain, and globally. Students typically choose four A Level subjects and must pass at least three to gain direct access to Spanish public universities. In the United Kingdom, admissions follow the UCAS points system. The school assists with university entry, including EVAU-related registration through UNEDasiss in Malaga.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The curriculum develops each child's individual talents.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The Ark Christian School's ethos is based on Christian principles and endeavours to help each child learn to respect themselves and others; while the ethos is Christian, doors are open to all children.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Spain hosts Brave Generation Academy Hubs in Valencia and Marbella. The Marbella Hub is located a short five-minute drive away from the city centre in Centro Comercial La Colonia. The learning model is a flexible hybrid model with 24/7 access to learning and co-learning spaces designed to foster collaboration and peer-to-peer learning. Learners can choose between British International or US curricula, with accreditation by Pearson Edexcel. All programmes are fully accredited and open doors to universities worldwide.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers a choice between the British International and US curricula. International programmes are accredited by Pearson Edexcel, providing qualifications recognized globally. The learning model is flexible and hybrid, with 24/7 access to learning resources. Co-learning spaces are designed to foster collaboration and peer-to-peer learning.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The Ark Christian School hosts the Instituto Canzion music school whose teachers provide music lessons for our students and direct our choir.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The Ark Christian School was established by the Ark Christian Church in 2009. The church still embraces the school, which worships in the church buildings on Sundays, but the school has its own statutes and operates as an independent, charitable (non-profit) organisation with independent finances. The school is governed by a Board of four members who all attend the Ark Church, and the Headteacher works closely with the Board and attends monthly meetings. The school is located in Las Lagunas de Mijas, Málaga, and teaches the British National Curriculum for children aged 3-18, leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations.
Community	Community —	Community The Ark Christian School is described as 'The British School Where Values Matter' and is guided by Christian principles. It presents itself as a welcoming second home where students are secure, respected, and important as individuals and as part of the school community. The school follows a constructivist approach to learning, with active and collaborative learning between teachers and students. The school hosts the Instituto Canzion music school whose teachers provide music lessons for students and direct the choir.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Choose between the British International curriculum or the US curriculum. All programmes are fully accredited and internationally recognised, with Pearson Edexcel accreditation. The hybrid learning model is flexible, offering 24/7 access to learning. Co-learning spaces foster collaboration and peer-to-peer learning.	Academic & intellectual The Ark Christian School teaches the British National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2. The curriculum is broad and cross-curricular, with active learning and opportunities to create and think critically. Students follow the English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations for older students. The school serves children from 3 to 18 years old.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school hosts the Instituto Canzion music school, whose teachers provide music lessons for students and direct the choir. Music is taught as an Additional Subject. Art is taught as part of the curriculum alongside other arts subjects.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Spanish language is studied as part of the curriculum; the school is a British school that enriches its program by studying the Spanish language. Spanish Literacy is taught as a core subject. The British and Spanish Curriculum is described as being enriched by studying the Spanish language.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies PSHE is taught as an Additional Subject, supporting students' social and emotional development. The Primary curriculum emphasizes cross-curricular topics and active learning that foster collaboration and personal development. The curriculum also highlights English and Spanish language study as part of a broader educational approach.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Learners are empowered to become fearless and influential individuals. A dedicated Spain team supports learners in Marbella and Valencia.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Flexible hybrid model with 24/7 access to learning. Ideal for athletes and active learners. Learners can make time for passions and personal growth. Co-learning spaces are designed to foster collaboration and peer-to-peer learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Christian values permeate the whole school experience, including respect, equality, compassion, thankfulness, justice and forgiveness. As a charitable non-profit organization, the school balances its finances with a focus on providing education and welfare for students. The ethos emphasizes character development, helping each child learn to respect themselves and others.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and Spanish are taught as part of a British and Spanish curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The Ark Christian School offers a bilingual program with British and Spanish curricula.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Watch Our Overview Video. The video highlights BGA's flexible learning model and the available pathways. It explains how learning is structured and what families can expect throughout the admissions journey. It serves as a starting point for decision-making. 2. Book a Call or Meeting with our Admissions Team. Chat with the Admissions Team to learn more about BGA, align expectations, and schedule a trial day if desired. A link to schedule a meeting or a call is provided. The meeting helps families understand fit and next steps. 3. Schedule a Trial Day. Learners and parents are encouraged to experience a BGA Hub to see the environment, meet Learning Coaches, and sense the learning atmosphere. A trial day can be arranged in person or virtually as available. 4. Fill Out the Application Form. Submitting the form triggers an email with a summary of the Admissions Process, a link to a detailed Admissions Guide (curriculum, fees, FAQs), and a link to book the onboarding meeting with the academic team. 5. Attend an Onboarding Meeting with Our Team. The onboarding meeting reviews the learner's academic history, determines placement at BGA, discusses the learning pathway in more detail, and clarifies questions. 6. Complete Full Enrolment. After onboarding, contracts and invoices are issued; upon contract and payment completion, an official enrolment confirmation is issued. 7. Get Ready for Day One. Instructions are provided to help learners start their journey with confidence.	Admissions —
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