Colegio San José vs Torrequebrada International College

	C Colegio San José Malaga, Spain	T Torrequebrada International College Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €1,242 - 8,400	Fees / year €4,180 - 5,680
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Spanish Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,233	Pupils 799
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain (Calle Ronda del Golf Este 7-11, 29639 Benalmádena, Málaga)
Stages	Stages —	Stages Infant PYP; Primary PYP; Secondary MYP; Baccalaureate DP
School type	School type —	School type International Baccalaureate World School offering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP)
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities are represented in the educational community
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Psycho-educational guidance and first aid services: a Psycho-educational Guidance Office handles pupil care, teacher support, observation, diagnosis and follow-up; university orientation tests for High School pupils; guidance talks for parents; first aid service with health education projects and emergency protocols
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Transport is provided as part of the school services; Transport is listed as a service at Primary
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - No fixed application fee figure is published in the school's public information. Local school listings and guides indicate that private schools in this area charge a one‑off registration or matrícula fee, but the Colegio San José does not publish a detailed numeric value for the application/registration fee. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a fully itemised, grade‑by‑grade fee table in publicly accessible pages. Available local school guides and directories list the Colegio San José among private bilingual schools whose monthly tuition generally ranges from about EUR 700 up to EUR 1,600 depending on stage and services, but those sources show a general range rather than a breakdown by year group or term. No per‑term or per‑grade numeric schedule was found in the school's published materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (for example: number of instalments per year, exact due dates, or prompt‑payment discounts) is not published in accessible public materials for this school. Local listings that show monthly cost estimates imply that tuition is charged on a monthly basis, but the exact number of instalments and the school's formal payment terms are not published publicly. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Some directory summaries list the school as providing a partial boarding/residencia option, but no public fee schedule for boarding (weekly or full‑board fees) is published. No numeric boarding fees could be located. Other costs and recurring charges - Uniforms, school supplies, transport (school bus) and catering (comedor) are listed among offered services; specific prices for uniforms, transport routes or meal plans are not published in the school's public information. Any extra‑curricular or termly activity fees are organised by term but specific per‑activity prices are not published. Refund information - No public, itemised refund policy or refund amounts for deposits/registration fees is published in the school's accessible materials. There is no publicly available numeric refund schedule for withdrawal, early termination or non‑attendance. Fee payment options - The school's public pages provide contact and admissions request forms but do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods. Payment channels commonly used by comparable private schools in Spain (bank transfer, direct debit/SEPA domiciliation and card payments) are widely used locally; however, the specific payment methods the Colegio San José accepts are not published in an itemised list. Summary of availability of numeric details - The school's public information provides descriptions of stages, languages, transport and complementary services but does not publish a complete, graded fee schedule showing per‑term or per‑year amounts, nor a public, detailed boarding tariff. External guides and directories give estimated monthly ranges (approximately EUR 700–1,600/month) as a general indicator for the school's tuition level, but they do not replace a formal, itemised fee schedule. (Notes: attempted access to the primary domain produced a verification/forbidden response for some pages; the overview above is compiled from the school's public brochure pages and local educational guides and directories that list the school and give general price ranges.)	Fee details Overview Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada is a private bilingual day school that also offers boarding provision for older students. It teaches through the International Baccalaureate continuum from Infant to Baccalaureate. Application / enrolment fee - New-student enrolment (one-off, non-refundable): approximately EUR 495. - Re-enrolment / annual reservation fee for returning students: approximately EUR 260. - The enrolment fee is charged once at the point of registration to secure a place. Tuition fees by school stage (typical amounts and term/year equivalents) Note: the following figures are presented as monthly amounts (where published) with an annual and per-term equivalent shown for convenience. Annual totals are calculated from the monthly figure multiplied by 10 months (standard academic-month billing), and the per-term amount is the annual total divided into three terms. - Infant (Early Years / ages ~2–5): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 392 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 3,920 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,307 per term. - Primary (ages ~6–11): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 450 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 4,500 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,500 per term. - Secondary / ESO (ages ~12–16): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 490 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 4,900 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,633 per term. - Baccalaureate / IB Diploma (ages ~16–18): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 542 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 5,420 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,807 per term. Boarding / residence fees (where applicable) - Boarding is available for Baccalaureate-age students (residence provision). Typical boarding availability is noted for senior students; specific boarding fees are charged in addition to tuition and vary by room type and level of service. Typical private-school boarding supplements in the area should be expected on top of the tuition figures above. Other compulsory or commonly charged costs - School lunch / cafeteria: approximately EUR 128 per month (contracted for the full school year). Equivalent annual: ~EUR 1,280. - School transport (bus): typical published range EUR 131–171 per month depending on route. Equivalent annual: ~EUR 1,310–1,710. - Before-school care / aula matinal: approximately EUR 67 per month. Equivalent annual: ~EUR 670. - School insurance / medical cover: approximately EUR 51 per year (annual charge). - Uniforms and footwear: purchase of required uniform items is charged separately; families should budget for an initial uniform purchase in the first year and replacement items thereafter (typical private-school uniform costs in the area are not included in tuition). Extra costs such as textbooks, technology devices (where required), language exam fees, specific course materials, and some trips are charged in addition to basic tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues tuition charges on a regular billing schedule and offers standard options for payment in full or by instalments. Common payment patterns used locally include annual payment, fraccionado in two instalments (half on enrolment and half mid-year) or monthly instalments across the academic months. Where instalments are selected, there may be administrative terms that apply. Families typically provide a formal enrolment payment at registration to secure the place. Refund / cancellation policy - Enrollment/reservation fees are treated as one-off payments to secure a place and are non-refundable in standard practice. Tuition refunds or partial refunds for early withdrawal, mid-year departures, or cancellation follow the school's published admissions and billing policies and are handled on a case-by-case contractual basis. Families should expect that certain fees (for example admission/enrolment charges and any paid-per-service items) will not be refundable once the place or service has been confirmed. Accepted methods of payment - The school accepts standard bank transfer payments and card payments where supported; direct-debit and other electronic payment methods are typically accepted for recurring instalments. Specific payment instruments and instructions are provided directly on the school billing documentation. Other notes on additional charges - Extra-curricular activities, specialist clubs, music lessons, horseback riding, sports camps and external examination fees are charged separately. - Occasional or ad-hoc charges (school trips, international exchanges, examination invigilation fees for external qualifications) are billed as they occur. - Sibling discounts, early-payment discounts or negotiated payment plans may be available under the school's standard admissions/finance arrangements.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. The uniform symbolises unity and carries the motto UT UNUM SINT. There is a school shop inside the campus and an online booking service to purchase uniform items; opening hours are Monday 9:00–10:30 and 15:00–17:30, and Tuesday to Friday 9:30–10:30 and 15:30–15:30.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has on-site food prepared by a large kitchen team. The menu is based on the Harvard Plate model with a balanced main course supported by two islands of varied dishes, including raw vegetables. Bread, fruit and water are provided daily.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is part of Affinitas Education, an international group of bilingual and international schools. Affinitas provides resources, training and an international network to support schools while allowing them to maintain their own identity.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) from Infant to Baccalaureate; private bilingual school with instruction in English and Spanish; experiential curriculum that combines academic learning with real-world experiences. Diploma Programme delivered with roughly 80% Spanish and 20% English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Access to prestigious universities in Spain and around the world; personalised guidance tools for each student to choose their path with confidence and success.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school has a Psycho-educational Guidance Office which, in coordination with Management, deals with pupil care; teacher support; observation, diagnosis and follow-up; professional/university orientation tests for High School pupils and guidance talks for parents. The First Aid service covers accidents and unforeseen health problems during school hours, with an accident insurance plan that allows referrals to medical centres with which we have agreements. The department carries out health education projects and prevention programmes for students, adapted to their different ages and needs through the organisation of training courses, conferences and specific projects and other activities. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the school's protocols for action in matters related to the health and well-being of our students. Finally, CIT staff have basic first aid skills and are able to act if necessary in an emergency.
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 The Educational Philosophy describes a multilingual educational project. Extracurricular activities include English, German and French.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Emotional and physical well-being are key to meaningful learning. The school accompanies students in all dimensions of their growth, ensuring that their educational experience is enriching not only academically, but also personally and emotionally. We are a Positive Discipline school, and our teachers are trained in this approach. The Culture of Care emphasizes that students feel safe, respected, and connected, and safeguarding policies are enacted daily. The safeguarding curriculum includes Relationship & Sex Education; Protective Behaviours; and Digital Safety & Citizenship.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding We are committed to providing a school environment where students are valued, heard and supported by trusted adults; staff are supported to thrive professionally and emotionally; families are welcomed as trusted partners; safeguarding policies are turned into daily, visible and proactive daily actions. We provide ongoing training, set clear behaviour standards, and ensure these are applied consistently by all staff. Key policies include Safeguarding & Child Protection; Anti-Bullying & Positive Behaviour; Staff Code of Conduct; Whistleblowing, Health & Safety, First Aid; Digital Safety & Acceptable Use. Our safeguarding curriculum in the learning program includes Relationship & Sex Education; Protective Behaviours; and Digital Safety & Citizenship. Safer recruitment follows international best practices with identity, qualifications and reference checks, background screening and social media reviews; contracts are conditional until standards are met.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Learning Landscapes create a relational and well-being environment that values the academic, social and emotional aspects of each student. Spaces and materials act as a third ally in the learning process, not mere containers, but inspiring and enriching contexts. They are open, transparent and connected, designed to adapt to students and foster collaboration, interdisciplinarity and meaningful relationships. Learning landscapes encourage students to learn, explore, share and grow, with spaces that support both academic and personal development. The spaces are innovative, flexible and welcoming, supporting academic, emotional and social growth.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) from Infant to Baccalaureate. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based and competence-based learning and includes an innovative Experiential Curriculum designed for self-knowledge, talent discovery and the development of social and emotional skills. The combination of IB programmes and the Experiential Curriculum enables each student to build a complete and unique portfolio. The spaces are innovative, flexible and welcoming to inspire creativity, tolerance and solidarity.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Sports: Basketball, Chess, Football, Padel and Judo; Arts: Ballet, Showdance and Acrobatics, Theatre, Mural Drawing and Design, Drawing and Painting, Official School of Music, Flamenco, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Music and Movement, Piano; Languages: German, French, English; Other: Robotics, Aloha, Cooking & Nutrition, Programming.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Founded in 2004, Torrequebrada International School opened its doors and has since developed an educational project with unique characteristics, consolidating its position as a reference in international education in the province of Malaga. Thanks to a bilingual approach, an innovative educational model, and international values, the educational community has grown to more than 30 nationalities. It offers a high-quality international education that combines academic excellence with a contemporary and evolving approach, aiming to foster knowledge and the development of 21st-century social and emotional skills. The school fosters a multicultural environment where students feel comfortable, valued, and supported, promoting a trusting atmosphere that strengthens emotional and personal wellbeing. International education is essential in a global society, and the school encourages enquiry and critical thinking to prepare students for future study and life.
Community	Community —	Community Affinitas Education's Culture of Care is a promise, not a program. It ensures every student and adult feels safe, supported, and valued, with safeguarding, trust, responsibility, and equality/diversity as core values. The safeguarding commitment includes policies, ongoing training, daily actions, and safer recruitment. Safeguarding is embedded in the curriculum and daily practice, including digital safety and anti-bullying, and families are welcomed as trusted partners.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school operates a multilingual educational project that provides academic, social and personal development opportunities. Innovative methodologies grounded in the learning sciences support how students learn and progress. Critical thinking and personal growth are central, with a focus on moral integrity, collaboration and resilience. Emotional and physical well-being are integral to meaningful learning, and teachers are trained in Positive Discipline.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Arts offerings include Ballet, Showdance and Acrobatics, Theatre, Mural Drawing and Design, Drawing and Painting, Official School of Music, Flamenco, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Music and Movement, and Piano. In addition, Robotics is part of the broader extracurricular program.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Languages offered include German, French and English. The multilingual educational project integrates language learning across the curriculum. Affinitas Education connects CIT to an international network that enables exchanges, inter-school activities and global experiences for students.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies A wide range of sports is offered, including Basketball, Chess, Football, Padel and Judo. Arts activities include Ballet, Showdance and Acrobatics, Theatre, Mural Drawing and Design, Drawing and Painting, Flamenco, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Music and Movement, and Piano. Other activities include Robotics, Cooking & Nutrition, and Programming.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Affinitas Education provides an international network of schools that enables exchanges, inter-school activities and global experiences for students. Affinitas emphasizes well-being and a culture of care, with safeguarding protocols, staff support and family involvement. The Culture of Care at Torrequebrada fosters a safe, respectful environment with safeguarding policies and daily actions to support students and families.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Cooperation and leadership are encouraged, with students learning to work in teams, show empathy across cultures and collaborate with diverse communities. Students are prepared to think innovatively and develop entrepreneurial skills as part of an experiential learning approach. A focus on critical thinking and personal growth supports student autonomy and readiness for future challenges.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Emotional and physical well-being are central to learning, and a balanced student can learn and grow more fully. Safeguarding and daily actions underpin a safe, caring environment for students. Staff wellbeing and safeguarding training support the school's ability to care for students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The school uses a multilingual curriculum with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish. English and Spanish are the primary instructional languages; German and French appear as extracurricular activities.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The MYP is delivered in bilingual mode (English and Spanish), covering the Spanish curriculum.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 01 Request information: Fill in the admission form and we will contact you to answer your questions and arrange a visit. 02 Appointment with the admissions team: We will welcome you at CIT to meet you, talk about our educational project and show you our facilities. 03 Offer of a place: We will inform you about the availability of places and the next steps in the admission process. 04 Admission interview: A key moment to get to know the student, their interests, expectations and academic aspirations.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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