NovaSchool Sunland International vs The British International School of Marbella

	N NovaSchool Sunland International Malaga, Spain	T The British International School of Marbella Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,706 - 7,742	Fees / year €6,000 - 14,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 749	Pupils 580
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at Crta. De Cártama Estación a Pizarra, 29580, Cártama Estación, Spain, in the Málaga region, the Sunland campus spans 40,000 square meters of facilities surrounded by countryside. The catchment area covers the suburbs around the metropolitan area of Nueva Aljaima; the school operates nine bus routes across Málaga within about 30 km, with journeys of 45–60 minutes. A bus monitor accompanies students on each route, and routes serve Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín El Grande, Benalmádena, Cártama, Coín, Málaga, Pizarra and Torremolinos.	Location Main Campus: Calle Teba 4, Marbella 29602, Spain. The Early Years Campus is housed in a purpose-built campus within walking distance from the Main Campus.
Stages	Stages Foundation (3–4 years old); Primary/Key Stage 2 (5–10 years); Secondary/Key Stage 3 and 4 (11–16 years, IGCSE); Sixth Form/KS5 (17–18 years, pre-university with AS/A Levels).	Stages Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form
School type	School type Private school in Málaga with a British Curriculum and the possibility to obtain a dual British-Spanish degree.	School type British international day school offering education based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation UK and Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Preschool and Reception: 9:30am–4:00pm; Years 1–6: 9:30am–4:15pm; Years 7–13: 9:30am–4:30pm. Morning Classroom is offered from 7:45am.	School day structure The school day runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm. It includes lessons, sports, music, drama and a wide range of other activities. All pupils have lunch at school; some activities such as sports team training sessions continue until 5:30pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details Sunland provides transport with 9 bus routes across Málaga within a 30 km radius; journey times range from 45 to 60 minutes; a bus monitor accompanies students on each route and the routes include Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín El Grande, Benalmádena, Cártama, Coín, Málaga, Pizarra and Torremolinos.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Enrolment / Application fees - Enrolment fee (renewal for returning students): EUR 433. - Enrolment fee (new students, one-off at admission): EUR 630. - Timing: New students pay the enrolment fee at the time of enrolment; returning students pay the renewal enrolment fee in a single payment between 1 and 5 March each year. A commitment to remain for the full school year applies; if a pupil is withdrawn after 31 July a penalty of EUR 1,500 is charged immediately. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Preschool and Reception: EUR 6,280 per year. - Year 1 – Year 2: EUR 6,550 per year. - Year 3 – Year 4: EUR 6,970 per year. - Year 5 – Year 6: EUR 7,240 per year. - Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 7,520 per year. - Year 10 – Year 11: EUR 7,580 per year. (Note: Year 11 follows a different instalment schedule; see billing schedule.) - Sixth Form (Years 12–13): EUR 7,632 per year. - Canteen: the annual tuition figures above include the school canteen service valued at EUR 1,870 per year. Per term and per-instalment breakdown (by year group) Note: the school operates monthly instalments; for clarity the figures below show (A) a per-term estimate (annual divided by 3) and (B) the regular monthly instalment amount based on the school's billing schedules. - Preschool & Reception - Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,093.33. - Monthly instalment (10 monthly instalments, Sep–Jun): EUR 628.00. - Year 1 – Year 2 - Per term: EUR 2,183.33. - Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 655.00. - Year 3 – Year 4 - Per term: EUR 2,323.33. - Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 697.00. - Year 5 – Year 6 - Per term: EUR 2,413.33. - Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 724.00. - Year 7 – Year 9 - Per term: EUR 2,506.67. - Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 752.00. - Year 10 – Year 11 - Per term: EUR 2,526.67. - Monthly instalment for Year 10 (10 months): EUR 758.00. - Monthly instalment for Year 11 (9 instalments, Sep–May): EUR 842.22. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13) - Per term: EUR 2,544.00. - Monthly instalment (9 instalments, Sep–May): EUR 848.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Regular billing method: fees are collected by direct debit. Monthly direct-debit collections run from the 1st to the 5th of each month. For most year groups payments are taken over ten monthly instalments (September–June). Year 11 and Sixth Form instalments are collected over nine monthly instalments (September–May). - Early-payment discounts for full-year payments: a 4% reduction applies to full-year payments made before 30 June; a 2% reduction applies to full-year payments made before 5 September. - The annual school services and extracurricular services are contracted on an annual basis. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and offers day services only (transport, morning care, canteen, etc.). Other costs and optional services - Two-way school transport service (annual): EUR 1,850 per year (two-way service; subject to annual enrolment and deadlines). - Morning service (aula matinal) from 07:45: EUR 65 per month (the school lists a morning-care charge in its rates information). - Public/external examination fees (Years 11, Sixth Form and Checkpoint): charged separately and vary by subject. - Textbooks and materials: textbooks are to be purchased by parents; a book service is available from Preschool to Year 9. School materials (stationery, project materials, etc.) are purchased by parents. - Uniforms: compulsory for all pupils from Preschool through Year 13; uniforms are purchased from the school uniform shop (on-site and online). - Canteen: included within the annual tuition package (included value EUR 1,870). Additional optional activities, trips and overnight immersion projects (Novaschool Nature Classroom) may incur separate charges when applicable. Discounts and family reductions - Third and subsequent children from the same family receive a 44% discount on school tuition fees (this discount excludes the annual canteen amount of EUR 1,870, which remains payable). - Specific enrollment plans and other special discounts or agreements may be available under the school's special fees / enrollment plans. Refunds and withdrawal charges - Enrolment and fee commitments: enrolment is subject to a commitment to remain for the whole school year. If a pupil is withdrawn after 31 July a penalty of EUR 1,500 is charged immediately. (The school's published rates specify this withdrawal penalty.) - Public/external exam fees and certain trip charges are billed separately and are not necessarily refundable; specific refund conditions for trips, services or exam fees are applied according to the terms for each service. Payment methods and options - Regular recurring payments are collected by direct debit on the 1st–5th of each month. - Full-year payments are accepted and qualify for the stated early-payment discounts when paid by the deadlines listed. - Additional services (transport, morning care, exams, trips, books, uniforms) are charged separately and are payable according to the school's invoicing for those services.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - No fixed public figure for an application or registration fee is published by the school; parents must contact the admissions office to obtain the current non‑refundable application and enrolment charges. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term estimates) - Early Years / Foundation Stage (ages 2–5): EUR 6,000 – EUR 9,000 per year. Per term (three terms assumed): approximately EUR 2,000 – EUR 3,000. - Primary (Years 1–6): EUR 8,000 – EUR 12,000 per year. Per term: approximately EUR 2,666 – EUR 4,000. - Secondary (Years 7–11 / up to GCSE level where offered): EUR 9,500 – EUR 14,500 per year. Per term: approximately EUR 3,166 – EUR 4,833. - Sixth Form / Post‑16 (if/when offered at the school): fees for sixth form are not published; comparable international schools in the area commonly charge at the upper end of secondary fee ranges. Use the secondary range above as a local market reference. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published admissions material states that families should contact the school for a full fees schedule and that discounts are available for siblings and for payment made annually. Specific term dates, deposit requirements and payment deadlines are arranged through the admissions office. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offering for The British International School of Marbella; the school operates as day campuses (EYFS campus and Primary & Secondary campus). Therefore boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and typical extras - Uniform: parents should expect a uniform requirement and a one‑off uniform purchase cost. Comparable schools in the region typically charge between EUR 200 – EUR 800 for the full uniform set per child in the first year. - Transport (school bus): where offered, school‑bus costs are usually billed separately; typical additional annual transport fees in the region range from several hundred to a few thousand euros depending on distance and routes. - Meals / Canteen: meal plans or per‑meal charges are commonly additional. Regionally, canteen costs typically amount to EUR 100 – EUR 300 per month. - Exam, materials and activity fees: exam entry fees (e.g., IGCSE), workbooks, trips, extracurricular clubs and specialist lessons are frequently charged separately and may appear as termly or annual supplements. Budget for additional extras during the year. Refund information - A formal, published refund policy or a detailed schedule of refundable items is not published in the school's publicly available admissions/tasas material. As is common practice in the local international‑school sector, application and registration fees are typically non‑refundable; any refunds for tuition or deposits depend on the admissions contract terms. Parents should review the school's enrolment contract for the exact refund and cancellation terms. Fee payment options - The school's public admissions summary does not publish a list of accepted payment methods. In the local international‑school market, payment by bank transfer is the standard method; some schools also accept card payments or staged direct‑debit arrangements for termly payments. Confirm the accepted methods and any card fees or bank details with the admissions or finance office when arranging payment. Brief note on availability of official fee figures - The school's official admissions page instructs parents to contact the school directly to receive the full and current fees schedule and notes that sibling discounts and discounts for annual payment are available. Public, itemised fees (exact application charge, the precise tuition per year group and detailed per‑term billing schedule) are not published in the school's publicly accessible admissions pages; local independent guides and estate‑agent school guides provide the regional estimates and ranges cited above. For certainty about exact amounts and the current academic year schedule, the school's admissions/finance office provides the official fee schedule and contract.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory for Preschool through Year 13. All uniform parts are sold at the school uniform store; socks, tights and footwear must be dark (brown or black).	Uniform requirement Pupils at BISM wear a school uniform up to Year 11, and a smart dress code in the Sixth Form. Uniform can be purchased in person or online at the local department store.
Food options	Food options The School Dining Room offers meals cooked in its own kitchen following the Mediterranean diet, with menus adapted to suit dietary requirements and ages.	Food options All pupils have lunch at school. Lunches are prepared on site in our kitchens. Lunch is a sit-down meal served at the table for pupils and staff, intended as both a meal and a social part of the day. The menu provides a healthy, balanced diet drawn from local and international cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options are provided. Allergies and intolerances are carefully observed and catered for.
House system	House system —	House system BISM operates a four-house system. The House Sports Competition runs all year. The four houses compete in six-week tournaments in football, basketball, swimming, athletics, handball, netball and cricket on a rotational basis, with the most successful house earning the House Sports Cup.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Novaschool Educational Group, which operates four private schools in Malaga, Granada and Almería, and five Nursery Schools in Malaga, Granada and Lanzarote.	Governance and ownership BISM is governed by the Board of Governors of the British Schools Foundation (BSF), a private, independent organisation with over 20 years of experience establishing and operating British international schools worldwide. The Headteacher manages day-to-day operations, while the Board of Governors oversees the Headteacher's work and ensures the school's long-term development and financial stability.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Novaschool Sunland International follows a British International Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, with an adapted programme in courses equivalent to Spanish Secondary and Baccalaureate that allows students to obtain IGCSEs and A Levels through Cambridge and to homologate their studies to the Spanish university system. Foundation starts at age 3 (Preschool) and ends at age 4 (Reception); a bilingual Infant School, Novaschool Baby Sunland, supports early English learning. Key Stage 2 (ages 5-10) covers Years 1-6, Key Stage 3 and 4 (ages 11-16) provide IGCSEs, and Sixth Form (ages 17-18) follows the Cambridge International Examinations for AS/A Levels. The British curriculum is aligned with Spanish ministry requirements and the school enables access to both Spanish and international universities. The campus has 40,000 square meters of facilities surrounded by countryside.	Curriculum details The school offers an education based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications. The education is predominantly in English and follows English curricula and guidelines, with standards equivalent to those of the UK's independent schools. Pupils' academic progress is externally assessed on an ongoing basis, enabling comparisons with UK standards and other international schools. Students may take subjects from the Spanish system not covered in the English curriculum, ensuring recognition in both the UK and Spain. BISM serves all year groups from preschool through university entrance.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results A Level Results – 2025: A–A 34%; A–B 72%; A–C 88%; A–E 100% (Pass = A* to E). GCSE Results – 2025: A–A 65%; A–C 95% (Pass = A* to C).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Sixth Form follows the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum, obtaining AS / A Levels. Students decide whether to pursue Spanish or foreign universities, with study plans adapted in Years 12 and 13 to their future goals. The school also hosts UNITOUR university fairs in Málaga to support higher education progression.	Higher education progression Our graduating pupils go on to study at universities around the world.
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 The school develops social and emotional learning by emphasising empathy, emotions and sociability in Key Stage 2.	Social & emotional learning A mentoring programme supports social and emotional development. Staff are trained to observe changes in pupil behaviour and respond appropriately. Rise Again resources are used to raise awareness of indicators of mental health changes.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Foundation Stage learns in English at an academic level, establishing the English language basis for the curriculum.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing PSHE assemblies focus on health and wellbeing; PSHE lessons have been updated to be more engaging and diverse.	Mental wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing are supported through the mentoring programme and staff training; the Designated Safeguarding Lead coordinates training and support resources, including Rise Again, to raise awareness of indicators of mental health changes.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding Policy exists and is listed among school policies.	Safeguarding The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Tracey Thomas (Headteacher). Safeguarding Team includes Stuart May (Head of Primary), Tessa Forbes (EYFS Coordinator), Llion Thomas (Y4-6 Coordinator), Brendon Herron (Y1-3 Coordinator), Fred Chaveneau (Head of Secondary), Michelle Carr (Assistant Head: Pastoral), and Emily Whitby (KS3 Leader). A Designated Safeguarding Governor is Ola Natvig. The safeguarding policy references Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025). Staff receive safeguarding and child protection training as part of induction and annually. Safeguarding includes child protection awareness and online safety taught through the PSHE curriculum, with clear procedures for referrals, record-keeping, and involvement of external agencies when required.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Novaschool Sunland International is situated in a countryside estate of over 40,000 square meters to the northwest of Málaga, in the heart of the Guadalhorce valley. It is surrounded by nature and the buildings blend into the environment while offering the facilities required by a high-level education centre. The school benefits from good communications and is easily accessible from the main towns and cities along the coast. The Andalucian Technology Park and Málaga can be reached in only a few minutes, and Marbella, Benalmádena, Fuengirola and other coastal areas are less than 30 minutes away. The primary and secondary schools share the same campus, though the buildings are separate, with most secondary classes taking place in the building near the swimming pool for a calm, independent learning environment.	Facilities overview The school has two purpose-built campuses: the Main Campus and the Early Years Campus. The Main Campus houses the Primary and Secondary schools and features an auditorium, indoor sports hall, a 25m indoor swimming pool, a football field, an outdoor multi-purpose pitch, a gym, on-site kitchens, two dining areas and a range of outdoor playing spaces. The Early Years Campus is a short walk from the Main Campus and provides bright classrooms opening onto a large garden with playing equipment, plus a large hall used for meals, indoor sports, events and productions. In spring 2020 the new campus opened with a state-of-the-art facility including a large sports field, 25 metre indoor swimming pool, 400-seat auditorium, music school, art studio, large library and a wide range of specialist classrooms; the building meets Grade A environmental standards with features such as solar heating and energy-efficient systems.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Novaschool Sunland International has a swimming pool, a sports area, a football pitch, a basketball pitch, a volleyball court and a cross-country circuit.	Sports facilities The Main Campus includes a large sports field and a 25m indoor swimming pool. The school focuses on four major sports – football, basketball, swimming and athletics – with activities in other sports at a lower competitive or recreational level such as handball, cricket, netball or dance. The Extended Curriculum offers a wide range of modules to develop skills in these sports, and the House Sports Competition runs all year with six-week tournaments in football, basketball, swimming, athletics, handball, netball and cricket. The school also competes in external competitions with selective participation in teams.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has a secondary building, a secondary laboratory, a WC block, a primary building, a main building, a music room, a multipurpose room, offices/other, a maintenance workshop, a swimming pool room, a sports storage, a foundation building and a café.	Academic facilities The school has a music school, an art studio, a large library and a wide range of specialist classrooms. Laboratories and specialist classrooms provide dedicated spaces for science and other subjects. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications. Pupils' academic progress is externally assessed on an ongoing basis.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities This academic year at Novaschool Sunland International we have a wide range of extracurricular activities. These activities are the perfect complement to the academic training of our students. We have a team of highly qualified professionals to develop these activities. In addition, the fact that our students carry out their extracurricular activities during school hours and in the school facilities is an added bonus.	Extra curricular facilities Sports, music, drama and outdoor activities begin in the Early Years and continue through the Sixth Form. Much of the extra-curricular activity is incorporated into the weekly timetable and takes place during the school day. There are also opportunities to pursue additional activities after school in areas of particular interest. The Extra-curricular offering includes activities across sports, music, performing arts and outdoors.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school is part of the Novaschool Educational Group, which has more than 20 years of teaching experience. The group operates four private schools in Malaga, Granada and Almeria, and five nursery schools in Malaga, Granada and Lanzarote.	History Founded in 2010, The British International School of Marbella is a British international co-educational school for children aged 2 to 18. It has grown to over 650 students and operates two campuses in the Nagüeles area. It is fully authorised by both the UK and Spanish education authorities. The school is governed by the British Schools Foundation, and graduates go on to higher education in the UK, Spain, the US, and other EU countries and beyond.
Community	Community Novaschool Sunland International is a private British-curriculum school in Malaga for ages 3 to 18, with a bilingual Infant School in Malaga TechPark called Novaschool Baby Sunland. The school participates in community and charitable activities, including a Christmas toy collection campaign for families in Cartama, a World Children's Day event with UNICEF, and a Gran Recogida de Alimentos solidarity food drive. It also engages in higher education events such as UNITOUR university fairs at venues like NH Málaga. The campus supports active learning and nature-based education through on-site initiatives.	Community Two campuses form the heart of the BISM community—the Main Campus and the Early Years Campus. There is a strong parent community, with testimonials noting caring staff and a family-friendly atmosphere. News and events showcase student achievements and activities, including the BISM Choir at Forum Marbella, a Year 12 London Trip, and an annual Christmas Fair that brings the school together. An active alumni network lists graduates going on to universities worldwide, including University of Chicago, IE University, Loughborough University, and University College London.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Robotics, Drama, Taekwondo, Football, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian are available as after-school activities. Most extracurricular activities are integrated into the weekly timetable and take place during the school day, with additional activities after school in areas of interest.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Music is part of the Extended Curriculum with instrumental lessons, choirs, ensembles and frequent performances. Pupils perform in assemblies and productions; Primary and Secondary stage a yearly production, and A Level English and Drama students present a play. Art and Design is included in the Extended Curriculum to develop creativity through expressive work.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian are offered as extracurricular language activities. Language clubs and cultural activities are part of the extra-curricular program.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Drama and theatre, music ensembles and outdoor activities form the social and hobby-oriented side of the program. There are opportunities to pursue additional activities after class in areas of particular interest.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service School trips combine culture, physical endeavour and community service. Older students venture further on trips focused on subject and career interests.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The International Duke of Edinburgh Award is available for students over the age of 14 and includes an important outdoor component, supporting leadership development and self-reliance.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has a wide range of extracurricular activities this academic year. These activities complement students' academic training. A team of highly qualified professionals develops these activities. Students participate in extracurricular activities during school hours and within school facilities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The sports programme centers on football, basketball, swimming and athletics, with other sports offered at lower competitive or recreational levels. There is a yearlong outdoors programme and an active Duke of Edinburgh Award, promoting physical fitness and outdoor skills.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction in the Foundation Stage. The school has a Bilingual Infant School (Novaschool Baby Sunland).	Language provision English and Spanish are studied. The school uses the English National Curriculum and emphasises a second language in the primary years, leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications in secondary. Daily Spanish lessons are provided.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Novaschool Sunland International operates a Bilingual Infant School. In the Foundation Stage, learning is conducted in English at an academic level.	Bilingual teaching The school teaches English and Spanish from the primary level. Spanish lessons are delivered by subject specialists to initiate bilingualism from the start of school.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The British International School of Marbella is fully recognised and accredited by the UK Department for Education through the British Council and by the Spanish Ministry of Education through the Department of Education of Andalucia. It is an accredited examination centre for Cambridge International Education and Pearson Edexcel to offer GCSE and A Level examinations. BISM is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS). The school is inspected regularly by NABSS on behalf of the British Council, by COBIS and by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Novaschool Sunland International welcomes students between the ages of 3 and 18 whose needs can be served by the School, regardless of race, nationality or religion. Admission decisions are determined by the Principal in consultation with the Heads of Primary and Secondary and families seeking admission for their child(ren) and should make an appointment with them via the school secretary. It is sometimes possible and desirable by prior agreement for a prospective student to spend a day at the school. Admission is based on previous school reports and references and a statement from the parents and a self-written essay (for students aged 8 and above). The School seeks to admit students of good academic ability, with the appropriate motivation and self-disciplinary skills to participate in and benefit from an international education. All students are eligible for admission if it is believed that the school can meet their particular needs. Students with learning difficulties who meet the above criteria may apply. If a student requires the help of a support teacher, this will incur an additional charge that reflects the costs to the School. All children whose native language is not English and who are older than 10 years must take an oral and written assessment to determine whether they can be admitted. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support may be recommended and can be available to a limited number of students in the school but at additional cost to parents. Students are admitted throughout the year, subject to the availability of places. Applications are normally considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Siblings may be given priority provided the school is given at least two terms notice. Otherwise sibling admissions are subject to the availability of space in the class. Where a class is full a waiting list will be created, again on a strictly first-come basis. Placement in all classes will be made on the basis of the student's previous record and the assessment of the school. The initial placement is tentative, and the school may advise a change of class after the student's abilities have been thoroughly observed. Year level placement is normally always on the basis of chronological age. If a student is not placed in a year by age it is because his/her level of emotional and social development and/or academic ability does not warrant it. Year placement is the prerogative of the Principal upon consultation with staff, parents and others concerned.	Admissions 1. Submit application (including last school report if applicable). The admissions process is designed to be quick and straightforward. Applications can be submitted at any time. The next step is the family interview. 2. Family interview. The family interview is part of the admissions process. If the family is in Marbella, the interview can be scheduled for the same day as the pupil assessment; if not in Marbella, interviews can be conducted online. 3. Pupil assessment. Early Years pupils are assessed by teacher assessment; Primary and Secondary pupils undertake a written assessment. If in Marbella, the interview and assessment can be conducted on the same day; online options are available if not in Marbella. The results lead to the school's decision. 4. Decision communicated by school. The school communicates the admission decision. Once a place is offered, an enrollment fee is due within 7 days to secure the place.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Where a class is full a waiting list will be created, on a strictly first-come basis.	Waitlist —
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