Brave Generation Academy - Marbella vs The British College of Benalmádena

	B Brave Generation Academy - Marbella Malaga, Spain	T The British College of Benalmádena Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,700 - 11,940	Fees / year €4,000 - 7,000
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 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 EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 30	Pupils 805
Typical class size	Typical class size 30	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
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 Urb. Torremuelle, Paseo del Genil s/n, 29630 Benalmádena Costa, Málaga, Spain
Stages	Stages Secondary Education; choose between British International or US curriculum.	Stages Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception; Primary School; Secondary School; AS/A Level
School type	School type International education hub offering a hybrid learning model with 24/7 access to learning.	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 40 nationalities represented; the largest groups are Spanish and British
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Highly personalised, targeted interventions and adjustments in learning objectives coordinated by the special educational needs coordinator
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British and Spanish
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Hybrid learning model with flexible scheduling and 24/7 access to learning.	School day structure School day starts at 09:00 and ends at 16:00. Infants, Primary and Secondary have a 20-minute break from 10:30 to 10:50. Nursery and Reception have lunch from 12:00 to 13:00 and a break until 13:30. Primary lunch is from 13:05 to 14:05. Secondary lunch is from 13:45 to 14:30. Secondary is divided into eight 45-minute periods; after-school activities and support lessons are offered daily.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school has a bus service with two routes: Las Chapas – Torremuelle and Guadalmar – Torremuelle; pick-up and drop-off times/points are published for each school year
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 Application / registration fees - The school does not publish a stated, public one‑time application or enrolment fee for the current academic year. External Costa del Sol school guides report that a one‑time registration/enrolment fee for similar British international schools typically ranges from approximately EUR 100 to EUR 2,000 (amounts vary by school). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term guidance) - The British College of Benalmádena does not publish a year‑by‑year, per‑term fee schedule that is publicly available for the current academic year. The following figures are market estimates from independent guides for this school and comparable British international schools on the Costa del Sol; they are presented as estimated annual tuition ranges by stage (not official published school figures): - Early Years / Nursery & Reception (Pre‑Nursery to Reception): approximately EUR 4,000 – EUR 9,000 per year. - Primary (Years 1–6): approximately EUR 6,000 – EUR 11,000 per year. - Secondary (Years 7–11 / Sixth Form Years 12–13): approximately EUR 7,000 – EUR 15,000+ per year depending on year group and programme. - Per‑term or per‑installment amounts are not published by the school. As a practical guide, if a school bills termly, expect roughly one‑third of the annual figure per term; if billed in 10 monthly instalments, expect roughly one‑tenth per month. Some regional school practices (examples from comparable British schools) include 10 monthly instalments or termly billing and discounts for a single annual payment. These are common regional billing patterns rather than the British College's published policy. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's publicly accessible pages do not include a detailed billing schedule or formal payment terms for tuition (due dates, penalties, sibling discounts, etc.). Market guides indicate common local practice is annual, termly or multi‑instalment billing with a one‑time enrolment/matriculation payment in many schools; specific terms for this school are not publicly published. Boarding fees - The British College of Benalmádena operates as a day school; there is no published boarding provision or boarding fee schedule. Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniforms: Uniform items are mandatory and can be purchased at the school; no public price list is published for uniform items. - Lunch / catering: School lunch is compulsory for Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3; the school operates an in‑house catering service, but per‑pupil lunch pricing is not published. - School bus: The school runs bus routes (detailed routes/times are published), but bus fares / seasonal rates are not published on the site. - Extracurricular activities and clubs: The school offers extracurricular programmes; some activities may carry additional charges but specific prices are not publicly listed. - Examination and external assessment fees: External exam boards (IGCSE, A‑Level) typically charge per exam; exam fees for candidates are common at British international schools though the school's public pages do not list the amounts. Refund information - The school does not publish a public refund policy or a detailed statement of refund conditions for enrolment, tuition or ancillary charges in its publicly visible information. Regional practice for comparable schools commonly treats certain one‑time enrolment/matriculation fees as non‑refundable, but no specific published refund rules for this school were found. Fee payment options - The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit). Contact details are published for direct enquiry (telephone and email) for admissions and accounts, but explicit payment method options are not posted. Brief summary of availability and reliability of the figures provided - A complete, itemised, year‑by‑year and per‑term fee schedule for the current academic year is not published in the school's publicly available materials. The tuition ranges above are independent market estimates from Costa del Sol and international school guides and should be treated as indicative rather than official school rates. Key operational items (uniform purchase at school, compulsory early‑years lunch, school bus service and day‑school status) are stated by the school in its public pages.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Boys: Checked trousers up to year 1, grey trousers from year 2 onwards, beige long-sleeved shirt or polo shirt in hot weather, green V‑neck jumper, winter coat, tie, green socks, and black shoes. Girls: Checked skirt with straps up to year 1, beige long-sleeved shirt or polo shirt in hot weather, green V‑neck jumper, winter coat, tie, green socks or tights, and black flat shoes. PE kit: White T‑shirt with red and green details, green shorts or tracksuit, green socks, and white trainers. All items can be purchased at school.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school provides a three‑course lunch cooked fresh daily in the school kitchen and served in the dining hall. Menus are planned following the Diet Therapy guidelines of the University of Navarra and are supervised by AENOR. The cafeteria also offers sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Pupils may bring their own packed lunch, except for Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 where school lunch is compulsory.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Family owned.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the British International Curriculum or the US curriculum.	Curriculum details The British College of Benalme1dena follows the Cambridge curriculum pathway. After being awarded the IGCSE certificate, students undertake a two-year AS/A Level course leading to Cambridge GCE Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level examinations. A broad range of AS/A Level subjects is offered, including English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Biology, Spanish, Physics, French, Chemistry, Art and Design, Business Studies, Physical Education, Travel & Tourism, Music, Information Technology, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Digital Media and Design, and Economics. The senior pathway combines IGCSE preparation in the secondary years with progression to A Levels in the Sixth Form. The curriculum is delivered across Pre-Nursery to Primary and Secondary School levels, culminating in Cambridge qualifications at AS/A Level.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IGCSE results 2025 show 97 students sat IGCSEs, with 78% achieving A–C grades; First language English achieved 97% A–C; Co-ordinated Sciences 92% A/A/B; Extended Mathematics 98% A–C; Additional Mathematics 100% A/B; History 99% A–C; Art and Design 99% A–C; French 100% A–C. AS/A Level results 2025: 96 students sat four AS/A Level examinations; 97% of students passed all subjects; Mathematics 100% pass rate; Further Mathematics 99% A*; Chemistry 100% pass; Physics 100% pass; Biology 99% pass; History 100% pass; Art and Design 100% A/B.
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 In 2023/2024, 100% of Year 13 students gained places at universities for entry at the start of the 2024/2025 academic year. Graduates attend a range of universities including the University of Westminster, IE University (Madrid), University of Granada, University of Manchester, and others listed on the school's progression page.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards celebrate high achievement by our students; Cambridge Examination Board information shows that each year some students achieve Top in Spain or Top in the World for IGCSE, AS and A Level. Notable examples include Top in Spain for Cambridge A Level Business Studies (June 2025) and Top in the World for Cambridge IGCSE Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese (June 2024). The school credits students and teachers for these achievements, reflecting the school 0s commitment to high attainment.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Respect for the individual, a love of learning, and a caring environment where students feel valued and learn to love and respect others.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Support is provided through highly personalised, targeted interventions, with adjustments to learning objectives coordinated by the special educational needs coordinator.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Education is delivered in English and the curriculum is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing A psychology department is run by a clinical psychologist to support student wellbeing; PSHE is a high-profile part of the curriculum, encouraging responsible and respectful behaviour.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding policies and procedures are thorough and a high priority for all staff; there is a fully equipped infirmary and a full-time doctor on site; staff working with younger pupils have high awareness of child protection issues; a guardian angels system provides help and support for new pupils.
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 Modern classrooms are equipped with large interactive whiteboards. The school has three science laboratories with the latest technical devices, a big gymnasium, a music room, and an art room. Primary and Secondary libraries are on site, along with three fully-networked computer resource centres. There is a totally equipped infirmary and a concert and drama hall. The campus includes seven play areas with sports facilities, the main one being a large, shaded park with a multi-sports area.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The campus has seven play areas with sports facilities across age groups. The main park is large and shaded and includes a multi-sports area.
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 Three science laboratories are equipped with the latest devices. There are three fully-networked computer resource centres with the latest computing equipment. Classrooms feature large interactive whiteboards. The school also has a music room and an art room. An infirmary is on site, and there is a concert and drama hall.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Established in September 2000, The British College of Benalmádena is family-owned. It is housed in a purpose-built building in Torremuelle on the coast of Benalmádena. The school has grown to about 805 pupils aged 1–18 and represents more than 40 nationalities, with the largest groups being Spanish and British.
Community	Community —	Community The British College of Benalmádena fosters a diverse and inclusive school community. It aims to create a happy and caring learning environment, where diversity is celebrated and an understanding of difference is promoted. Pupils are encouraged to become confident, knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and responsible adults who can contribute to modern society, with empathy for diverse cultures and a passion for learning. Parents participate in school life through assemblies and events, such as Our carnival party and La Chandeleur, and attend foundation and primary assemblies.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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 Following the British Curriculum alongside the Spanish Curriculum, The British College of Benalme1dena delivers Cambridge IGCSEs and GCE AS/A Levels, with Spanish Language and Literature, Geography and History taught in Spanish. This dual qualification pathway enables access to universities in Britain, Spain, the United States or elsewhere, with direct access to Spanish universities for those choosing Spain. From Year 7, a second language is introduced and students can opt for French. The average class size is around 20 pupils, and the pupil-to-staff ratio is about 13:1 to 14:1, enabling tailored support.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Extra-curricular activities include singing in the choir, music lessons, ballet, drama club and art club, with IT club and homework club among other options. A range of arts opportunities is provided to enrich creative development beyond lessons. The theatre is featured through theatre trips and related events as part of the enrichment programme.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language From Year 7, a second language is introduced and students can opt for French. French cultural activities, such as La Chandeleur, are part of school life.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Every weekday, from Monday to Friday, between 4 and 5 p.m., Nursery to Year 13 pupils may join a wide range of after-school activities, including choir, music, ballet, IT club, art club, homework club, chess club and drama club.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service PSHE is given a high profile and pupils have opportunities to develop confidence; assemblies celebrate learning and support character development. The school has participated in Save the Children activities and Ukraine relief efforts, acting as an ambassador in Spain for Save the Children and raising funds and purchasing medical equipment for Ukraine.
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 Head girl and head boy, their deputies and prefects actively organise events such as the Christmas concert and the summer fair. A Sixth Form career advisor team provides assistance with university applications and career guidance. Leadership development is also fostered through experiential trips, such as the Sierra Nevada trip that encourages leadership and camaraderie.
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 PSHE forms an integral part of the curriculum at all levels, promoting personal, social and health development. Healthy eating and physical exercise are emphasised, and safeguarding policies are thorough. The campus includes a full-time doctor, an infirmary, and a guardian angels system to help new pupils feel at home.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Spanish Language and Literature, Geography and History are taught in Spanish. From Year 7, an additional language is introduced and students may opt to study French. The curriculum follows the British Curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and GCE AS and A Levels, while Spanish-language subjects contribute to the Spanish Certificate of Secondary Education and Spanish Baccalaureate.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school uses a dual British-Spanish curriculum. Subjects from the British Curriculum are taught, while Spanish Language and Literature, Geography and History are taught in Spanish. From Year 7, an additional language is introduced and students can opt for French.
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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 1. Fall 2025/2026 applications are now open. Registration can be completed by calling the school office to make an appointment, or through the school's web page. If you request a place online, fill in the corresponding form. The school will contact you after receiving your request. 2. To register a student, the father/mother/guardian must make an appointment with the principal and come accompanied by the child. This is listed as part of the admissions process. The appointment takes place at the school to begin the registration. You will receive further instructions after the appointment. 3. Depending on the year you are requesting a place for, the student might need to sit an entrance examination. The entrance exam is noted in the admissions information. Exams may be described as part of the entry requirements for certain cohorts.
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