Creators International School vs Swans International School - Primary Campus

	C Creators International School Malaga, Spain	S Swans International School - Primary Campus Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €16,500 - 19,500	Fees / year €8,750 - 20,500
Age range	Age range 7 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 120	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 1971
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Avenida Huerta de Rufino, S/N, 29679, Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. The school sits in the hills of southern Spain.	Location Marbella, Málaga, Spain. Primary Campus: El Capricho s/n, Marbella 29602. Secondary Campus: Lago de los Cisnes, s/n, Marbella 29602.
Stages	Stages Ages 7 to 18.	Stages Foundation Stage for ages 3-5; Primary School for ages 5-11; Secondary School for ages 11-16; Sixth Form for ages 16-18. GCSE/IGCSE are offered in Years 10-11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in the Sixth Form.
School type	School type STEM-focused international school with day and boarding programmes.	School type International school following the British curriculum with GCSE/IGCSE in Years 10-11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than fifty nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support is available; a dedicated Learning Support team identifies and provides linguistic or academic support for new students and those with additional needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British curriculum affiliation (UK IGCSE and A-Levels).	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 —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Admissions Fees - Admissions & Evaluation Fee: €150, non‑refundable and non‑transferable; due before the entrance test. - Enrolment Fee: €500, non‑refundable on acceptance but deductible from the Tuition Fee for the first term. - Endowment Fee: one‑time, non‑refundable €750 due on acceptance. - Re‑enrolment Fee: €500 per student payable each year to secure a place for the following academic year; deductible from the first term's Tuition Fee for that year and payable according to the school payment schedule. Tuition Fees (by year group; amounts shown as annual and split by the three invoiced instalments) - Years 3 to 6: Annual Tuition Fee €15,000 — Term 1 €6,000; Term 2 €6,000; Term 3 €3,000. - Years 7 to 10: Annual Tuition Fee €18,000 — Term 1 €7,200; Term 2 €7,200; Term 3 €3,600. Boarding Fees (for students in Years 7 to 10) - Boarding options (figures shown as annual amounts that include tuition plus boarding): - Termly full boarding (7 days/week during term dates): Annual amount €50,500 (this figure is presented as the combined boarding plus tuition package). - Weekly boarding (5 days / 4 nights per week during term dates): Annual amount €44,000 (this figure is presented as the combined boarding plus tuition package). - Guardianship Fee (optional for full boarders): €2,500 per year. - Boarding inclusions (no additional charge unless specified): tuition, textbooks and basic course materials; ensuite shared accommodation (with some single rooms for senior students); meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner); supervised supported study time; university and career guidance; supervised access to campus sports and study facilities; a programme of weekend activities (some specialist activities may carry a supplement); scheduled Malaga airport 2‑way transfers for full boarders; laundry services; and a school group medical insurance option (medical insurance is compulsory for boarding students). Other costs and compulsory extras - Transport for day students: annual two‑way service €1,800; annual one‑way service €1,200. Instalments for transport are invoiced according to the school's term instalment schedule. - Lunch for day students (compulsory): Annual €1,500 — Term 1 €600; Term 2 €600; Term 3 €300. - Additional services liable to extra fees (examples): specialist or external examination fees (e.g., IGCSE, A‑Level), additional specialist learning or language support, after‑school care, specialist extra‑curricular activities, off‑campus school trips (except non‑specialist weekend trips and activities for termly boarding students), and compulsory medical insurance for boarding students. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition Fees and Boarding Fees are invoiced in three instalments and should be settled according to the payment schedule unless the full year is paid in advance. Instalment due dates are: Term 1 — at the time of enrolment; Term 2 — 12 December 2025; Term 3 — 12 March 2026. The re‑enrolment fee due date is 13 April 2026 for the following school year. - A 3% discount on tuition is available for payment of the full annual tuition fee at the time of first enrolment or re‑enrolment for the following school year. A 3% sibling discount is available on the tuition fee for a second or subsequent child. Founding Family fee reductions (already reflected in the figures above where applicable) include a 20% reduction in tuition for the first year and a 50% reduction in both the Endowment Fee and the Admissions & Evaluation Fee for the first year. Refunds, withdrawal and non‑refundables - Admissions & Evaluation Fee, Enrolment Fee and Endowment Fee are non‑refundable. - If a student withdraws, the following charges apply (fees shown are proportions of the annual tuition and boarding fees plus the non‑refundable admissions fees): - Withdrawal from first school day to 31 October: pay 1/3 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal from 1 November to 31 December: pay 1/2 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal from 1 January to 28 February: pay 2/3 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal after 1 March: pay the full annual tuition (no reduction). - Tuition and Boarding Fees already paid for any term are non‑refundable if the student attends any classes in that term; there is no discount for delayed enrolment during a term. Written notice of permanent withdrawal should be given one term in advance; failure to provide the required notice makes the fees for the following term due. Fee payment options and banking details - Payment methods accepted: credit/debit card in person at the School Office (cash is not accepted), online card payments via Stripe, and bank transfer. - Bank transfer details provided for payments by bank transfer: Account Name Atraria Inmuebles, S.L.; IBAN ES08 2100 1310 6102 0024 7517; Bank CAIXABANK; SWIFT/BIC CAIXESBBXXX.	Fee details Application & Entrance Fees - Entrance (non-returnable) fee by stage: EUR 1,975 (Foundation Stage), EUR 2,975 (Year 1–Year 6), EUR 3,975 (Year 7–Year 13). - Refundable deposit on acceptance: EUR 1,000. The deposit will be refunded in June provided the School receives written notice of withdrawal at least one full term in advance by the published deadlines; the deposit is forfeited if a place is accepted but not taken up. Tuition fees by year group (per year / per term) - The school does not publish a full, detailed tuition table by year group and per term in its public materials; published third‑party listings report annual day‑student fee ranges rather than a complete per‑year, per‑term schedule. Reported annual fee ranges vary by source and by year group, with typical estimates for the current academic year falling approximately in these bands: Primary/early years roughly EUR 6,500–11,000 per year; Secondary (up to IGCSE) roughly EUR 8,700–16,000 per year; Sixth Form / older students reported at the higher end up to around EUR 20,000–21,000 per year. These figures are reported as annual day fees and are presented as ranges rather than a published per‑year fee table. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other school fees are payable in advance and must be paid no later than the end of the first week of each term. A surcharge applies to any fees unpaid by the end of the first week of term. Parents who expect difficulty must meet the School's Managing Director before term begins to agree alternative arrangements. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil; specific notice deadlines for deposit‑refund consideration are 1st September (Autumn term), 20th December (Spring term) and 30th March (Summer term). Boarding fees - Swans International School operates as a day school; boarding provision is not applicable and no boarding fees are published. Other costs and mandatory extras - Uniform: Parents are responsible for providing and maintaining the full school uniform for the academic year. The school operates an on‑site uniform shop with published opening hours. Costs for uniform items are not published in the public uniform policy. - Stationery and materials: Parents must supply specified stationery and equipment by year group; stationery is available at the school stationery shop. Specific prices for stationery packs are not published in the terms and conditions. - School meals: The school provides freshly prepared, home‑cooked meals daily; meal provision is described but individual meal prices or charging arrangements are not publicly listed. - Additional support and specialist provision: If a pupil requires additional tuition or placement in a smaller support group, this provision is chargeable to parents at the current private tuition rate (or at a reduced support‑group rate where applicable) and must be paid in advance. Other ancillary costs that may be charged include specialist assessments, optional trips, examination fees and ad‑hoc activity costs, where applicable; specific charges for these items are not published in the publicly available terms. Refunds and cancellation - Fees are non‑refundable for absence during term and are not reduced except in exceptional circumstances at the School's sole discretion. The refundable deposit is returned in June if written notice of withdrawal is given at least one full term in advance by the published deadlines; the deposit is forfeited if a place is accepted but not taken up. A surcharge is applied for late payment. Fee payment options - The School's public terms and quick‑link pages do not list specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the published materials. Payment method details and a full, itemised fee schedule are provided in the School's admissions/fee documentation rather than in the public terms; therefore specific accepted payment methods are not available in the public materials reviewed here.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Flexible boarding options for boys and girls starting from year 7. Boarding facilities are luxurious and welcoming, with bed/study rooms designed to feel like a second home.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Swans School requires all students to wear a uniform. Marbella's climate means the Summer Uniform is worn most of the year, with a Winter Uniform introduced after the Autumn Half Term; Primary pupils wear navy shorts or trousers, a pinafore dress or summer dress, a yellow polo shirt with the logo, and a navy jumper, while Year 6 adds blazer, tie, jumper, white shirt and navy trousers or skirt. Secondary Winter Uniform includes a blazer with jumper, a white shirt and Swans tie with navy trousers or skirt; Summer Uniform uses a white shirt and tie with the blazer not compulsory, and Sixth Form dresses in smart attire rather than a standard uniform, with formal dress required for formal events.
Food options	Food options Healthy, tasty and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner) are included in boarding. Lunch for day students is available for an additional fee.	Food options Swans provides freshly prepared, home-cooked meals every day for students and staff, prepared in-house with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Frozen or pre-packaged options are avoided. Every two weeks, international dishes are added to the menu, inspired by Student Council suggestions.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Account name for fees is Atraria Inmuebles, S.L., indicating the school operates under that legal entity.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Creators International School offers a bespoke STEM-focused curriculum that blends a structured extended program drawn from global curricula. The Primary School sparks curiosity by integrating core subjects—languages, mathematics, sciences, and social studies—with the arts and physical education to support holistic development. The Middle School provides English, Spanish, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, history, geography, and the arts with a strong emphasis on STEM, fostering inquiry and critical thinking. The High School centers on a robust STEM foundation, enriched by English and electives, and includes entrepreneurship, economics, public speaking, and university preparation. The curriculum extends beyond Cambridge examinations, drawing elements from various global curricula to promote mastery and university readiness, with a focus on inquiry-based, mastery-oriented learning. Classes are small, with a maximum of 12 students per class, and students write Cambridge IGCSE and A-level examinations. Language of instruction is English; Spanish is offered as a second language.	Curriculum details Swans follows the British curriculum alongside the Spanish ESO Curriculum, structured into distinct educational stages. Foundation Stage covers ages 3-5 (Early Years and Reception). Primary Education covers ages 5-11. Secondary Education covers ages 11-18, with the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams in Years 10-11. Sixth Form covers ages 16-18, preparing students for higher education with the International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. The Spanish ESO Curriculum includes specialised Social Sciences and Spanish Languages and Literature for both Primary and Secondary Education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is 12 per class.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The Swans IB and IGCSE Class of 2025 achieved remarkable results. The IB cohort posted a 100% pass rate, with eight students scoring over 40 points and one achieving a perfect 45. IB scores of 38+ roughly equate to AAA at A Level, and 45 points roughly equate to 4 A*s. Graduates have secured places at top universities worldwide, including LSE, ESADE, Cambridge, Imperial, and University College Utrecht.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University preparation focuses on global access to leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world. Personalised coaching supports entrance tests such as SATs and STEP, and guidance for writing personal essays and preparing for admissions interviews. The programme aims to prepare students to thrive in higher education and beyond.	Higher education progression Graduates have secured places at top universities worldwide, including LSE, ESADE, Cambridge, Imperial, and University College Utrecht.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Scholarship program offers academic excellence scholarships, STEM-specific bursaries, international student grants, and a transparent, inclusive application process to nurture gifted students regardless of financial background.	Gifted and talented Enrichment activities are available beyond the standard curriculum, including Arts, Music and Theatre and sports. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award since 2013, and enrichment opportunities such as the Debate Club, Student Council and various charity initiatives.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Creators International School prioritizes the health, well-being and happiness of students. An on-site nurse provides medical care; a school counsellor and pastoral care teams monitor students and offer emotional support. The program encourages regular exercise, balanced nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy living, with tutoring and pastoral support contributing to emotional, social, and character development.	Social & emotional learning The school has two campuses in Marbella, Spain: Swans School Primary at El Capricho, Marbella, and Swans School Secondary at Lago de los Cisnes, Marbella. A brand new, purpose-built secondary facility was constructed in Sierra Blanca for Years 6–13 in 2006. The school educates children of more than fifty nationalities, and many teachers have been with the school for over a decade.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Special Learning Support is available; English Language Support and Learning support services are provided by specialized language teachers and a consulting educational psychologist. Learning support classes are not part of the standard timetable. A SEND policy governs admissions and support for qualified students.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides a broad academic program across its Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form, with dedicated staff and provision supporting diverse learners.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English Language Support is provided for students for whom English is not their first language, with a dedicated team of language specialists and tailored tutoring to improve fluency, confidence and academic engagement.	English as an additional language The content indicates a bilingual and international environment across the campuses, with English as the primary medium of instruction in the secondary and sixth-form offerings.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A focus on mental health is integrated through counselling, pastoral care and Personal, Health and Social Education, with resources and guidance to manage stress, resilience and social-emotional learning.	Mental wellbeing The school emphasizes a supportive and inviting environment as part of its learning experience, including social-emotional care within its enrichment and pastoral programs.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is foundational to pastoral care, with comprehensive policies and procedures, staff training, safer recruitment practices, and ongoing education to ensure students' safety and well-being.	Safeguarding The school operates an open-door policy and offers a structured program for safety and well-being, aligned with its long-standing educational mission.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Creators International School has a spacious campus with modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for sciences, technology, innovative learning, humanities, languages, the arts and physical education. The campus includes an indoor multipurpose space, a theatre, and a well-equipped gymnasium. Boarding facilities are available for students starting from year 7. Outdoor spaces are designed to promote imaginative and experiential learning.	Facilities overview Swans operates across two Marbella sites: Swans School Primary on El Capricho and Swans School Secondary on Lago de los Cisnes. The Primary site uses the original villas as part of its facilities, while a brand-new, purpose-built campus in Sierra Blanca has housed Years 6–13 since 2006. Across the two sites, Swans educates children of more than fifty nationalities. Foundation Stage covers ages 3–5, Primary 5–11, Secondary 11–16, and Sixth Form 16–18. GCSEs are taken in Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma is offered in the Sixth Form.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Creators International School offers extensive indoor and outdoor sports and activity facilities. The campus includes a basketball court, a 25m competition swimming pool, padel courts, a golf range, and a grass football pitch. A gymnasium and an indoor multipurpose space support daily physical education and extracurricular sports.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Facilities include modern classrooms with dedicated spaces for sciences, technology, humanities, languages, and the arts, as well as areas for innovative learning and project work. There are maker spaces where design and STEM intersect, and purpose-built art studios with natural light. An indoor multipurpose space and a theatre support creative and STEM-focused learning.	Academic facilities Swans International School follows the British primary and secondary curriculum, with GCSEs in Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. The curriculum emphasises English fluency and a strong focus on maths, science and computer programming.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Outdoor education and athletic pursuits are integral components of the program, supporting teamwork, leadership and resilience. The campus provides spaces for arts and theatre, as well as maker spaces to foster creativity beyond class time.	Extra curricular facilities The enrichment program teaches life skills and provides character-building experiences outside the standard academic curriculum.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Creators International School is located in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. It opened in September 2025 for Day students from Year 3 to Year 10 and Boarding students from Year 7 to Year 10. The curriculum is STEM-focused and international, with English as the language of instruction and Spanish offered as a second language, and it aligns with UK IGCSE and A‑Level assessments. The campus features small class sizes of about 12 students per class and boarding facilities from Year 7 onward. A Founding Family Offer is described in the admissions materials as part of early enrollment.	History Swans first opened its doors to the local community in 1971. The original villas are now part of a modern primary school facility, while a brand-new, purpose-built school was constructed in Sierra Blanca for Years 6-13 in 2006. Across two sites, Swans educates children of more than fifty nationalities. Many teachers have been with the school for more than a decade, with some serving over thirty years. The school regularly competes with the best students internationally and sends graduates to some of the world's top universities.
Community	Community Creators International School emphasizes community engagement and diversity, fostering connections with the Benahavís community and the wider Southern Spain region. It hosts multicultural festivals and international days, runs maths support for the local community, and runs coding camps and other events in partnership with local clubs. The program also includes community service projects and initiatives such as environmental campaigns and a community forest garden, aiming to benefit both students and the local area.	Community Swans has a diverse international community with students from more than fifty nationalities. The enrichment program includes the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, The Debate Club, Student Council, and Charity Work, which provides life skills beyond the standard curriculum. Prospective families are invited to visit Swans to experience the school's atmosphere. There are testimonials from former students that reflect the long-standing connections within the community.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a STEM-enhanced international curriculum covering Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, Languages, Humanities, Arts and Physical Education. The curriculum prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level examinations, with IGCSE in Year 10 and A-Levels in Year 13. Creators designs an extended curriculum that goes beyond Cambridge to facilitate subject mastery and university readiness. STEM education begins in Year 3 and deepens across the grades.	Academic & intellectual Foundation Stage runs from age 3 to 5; Primary runs from age 5 to 11; Secondary runs from age 11 to 16 with a broad GCSE curriculum. Sixth Form is for ages 16 to 18, and the International Baccalaureate is offered there. A brand new, purpose-built school was constructed in Sierra Blanca for Years 6-13 in 2006.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts are included in the curriculum. The campus includes a theatre and modern spaces for the arts. Co-curricular time nurtures creativity and personal passions, including artistic pursuits. Non-STEM subjects are integrated into the timetable, creating opportunities for cross-curricular projects that involve the arts.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The language of instruction is English, with Spanish offered as a second language. In primary, English is taught at first-language level and Spanish at second-language level. The curriculum emphasises development of English Language and Literature.	Cultural & language The school has two sites in Marbella: Swans School Primary on El Capricho, s/n and Swans School Secondary on Lago de los Cisnes, s/n. The school educates children of more than fifty nationalities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies A balanced daily schedule integrates academic learning with co-curricular pursuits. Sports and outdoor activities are valued, with access to a gym and a 25-metre pool. Pastoral care and boarding provide a supportive social environment. Boarding staff reside on campus and provide 24-hour support.	Social & hobbies The school offers an enrichment program that teaches life skills and provides character-building experiences outside the standard academic curriculum.
Community & service	Community & service Creators engages with the Benahavís community through partnerships with local associations and NGOs. Students participate in community service projects, environmental campaigns, and cultural festivals, fundraising initiatives, and other community activities. The school hosts maths support classes and coding camps for the local community. It also organizes events with local clubs for activities like chess, basketball, and swimming.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and Entrepreneurship are integrated into Creators' program. Leadership development is woven into the school program through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Through project-based learning and design thinking, students develop innovative and entrepreneurial solutions. The school prepares students for entry into leading universities with rigorous guidance and mentorship.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides extensive student support services including language support, learning support, and counselling. A dedicated team of pastoral leaders, homeroom tutors, professional counsellors, nurses, and peer mentors supports health, wellbeing, and personal development. The school has an on-site nurse and bespoke medical services, with health and safeguarding policies in place. Boarding staff reside on campus and provide family-like support with 24-hour supervision.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has existed since 1971 and is dedicated to teaching and learning for over 50 years, with a supportive and inviting environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction; comprehensive English language support is provided for non-native speakers; Spanish is offered as a foreign language with CEFR levels A2 and elements of B1; English Language and Literature are emphasized within the English curriculum; high school students prepare for IGCSE English examinations.	Language provision English is taught as part of the British curriculum, while Spanish is included within the Spanish ESO Curriculum. Spanish Languages and Literature are offered as a subject in both Primary and Secondary Education.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction; Spanish is offered as a second language.	Bilingual teaching The school follows the British curriculum alongside the Spanish ESO Curriculum, indicating a bilingual educational model using English and Spanish.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English-language immersion across the English curriculum from primary to high school.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Day students (Year 3–Year 10, ages 7–14) and boarding students (Year 7–Year 10, ages 11–14) are admitted at Creators International School in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. The curriculum is delivered in English, with Spanish language lessons and language support for students for whom English is a second or foreign language. The school operates as a STEM-focused day and boarding school and leads to British examinations. The admissions process consists of five steps: Enquiry; Mathematics Entrance Test (in-person or online) after paying the Admissions and Evaluation Fee; a School Visit and Evaluation with the student and parents; completion of the online Application Form; and Acceptance, followed by payment of the Enrolment Fee and Endowment Fee and the start of tuition and boarding fees. Stage 2 requires international boarding students to provide the necessary visa documents, health records, previous school reports, and any relevant assessments. The school may place applicants in a Waiting Pool if there are no vacancies; the Waiting Pool is reviewed whenever a vacancy arises. Preference may be given to siblings. Applications for admission are accepted from February 2024 for the 2025–2026 academic year; registering interest for the 2026–2027 academic year began on February 26, 2024.	Admissions The school charges an entrance fee of €1,975 for Foundation Stage, €2,975 for Year 1–Year 6, and €3,975 for Year 7–Year 13, payable when a place is offered; a refundable deposit of €1,000 is payable on acceptance of the school place, with the deposit refunded in June provided written withdrawal is received at least one full term in advance; the deposit is forfeited if a place is accepted but not taken up; if the deposit is not collected by 1 September, it may be transferred to the Swans Library Fund. If no place is immediately available, applicants are placed on a waiting list for the relevant year group and the School will notify parents/guardians when a place becomes available; applicants who do not maintain contact with the School within one academic year of placement on the waiting list will be removed; parents/guardians must notify the Admissions Secretary of any change of contact details. All new entrants are subject to a six‑month trial period, which may be extended for a further six months where a pupil's effort or behaviour does not meet required standards; during the trial or extension the School may take appropriate action, including termination of enrolment, if standards are not met. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil, with deposit refund deadlines of 1 September (Autumn), 20 December (Spring) and 30 March (Summer). Fees are payable in advance, no later than the end of the first week of each term; if parents anticipate difficulty in making payment they must meet the School's Managing Director before the term begins to agree alternative arrangements; failure to comply may result in loss of place. A surcharge is applied to any fees unpaid by the end of the first week of term. Fees are non‑refundable for absence unless exceptional circumstances apply. Sibling discounts apply to tuition fees: second child 3%, third child 15% and fourth child 20%. Where a pupil is assessed as requiring additional tuition or placement in a smaller support group, provision will be charged to parents at the current private tuition rate (or at a reduced rate where applicable) and must be paid in advance, no later than the end of the first week of term. Progression to the next year group is not automatic; the School may withhold progression where a pupil's academic performance, effort or English language proficiency is insufficient; the School will notify parents of any required interventions; costs for assessments may be charged to parents unless expressly stated otherwise. Pupils must wear the uniform and comply with the Uniform and Appearance Policy; items must be clearly labelled; the School accepts no liability for unlabelled items; stationery and equipment must be supplied as specified for the year group; a list of compulsory items will be provided at the start of term; the School may require assessments to determine a pupil's needs at cost to parents unless stated otherwise. The Home‑School Agreement requires parental support; there is a zero‑tolerance policy toward aggressive or abusive behaviour by pupils or parents/guardians; the School reserves the right to terminate the contractual relationship for serious or repeated breaches; digital conduct, safeguarding and medical protocols apply; consent to use pupil images is granted by enrolment (with opt‑out possible in writing); the School may amend these Terms and Conditions with 28 days' publication notice; deposit forfeiture provisions apply as stated; Administrative Procedures are published by the School.
Scholarships	Scholarships Academic excellence scholarships; STEM-specific bursaries; international student grants; transparent, inclusive application processes; Creators International School identifies and nurtures exceptional talent regardless of financial background.	Scholarships The school awards a scholarship covering the entire Primary Education phase (Year 2 to Year 7) in collaboration with Marbella Town Hall; the scholarship was announced July 31, 2024 and was awarded to a local Marbella student.
Waitlist	Waitlist A Waiting Pool is used when there are no vacancies for the relevant year group, and the pool is reviewed each time a vacancy arises.	Waitlist If no place is immediately available, applicants are placed on a waiting list for the relevant year group; the School will notify parents/guardians when a place becomes available; applicants who do not maintain contact with the School within one academic year of placement on the waiting list will be removed; parents/guardians must notify the Admissions Secretary of any change of contact details.
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