St. Anthony's College vs Sunny View School

	S St. Anthony's College Malaga, Spain	S Sunny View School Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,020 - 9,935	Fees / year €7,460 - 12,390
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 250	Pupils 709
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1968	Opened 1971
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Camino de Coin Km 5.25, Mijas Costa, Málaga 29650, Spain. Postal address Apartado 119, Fuengirola 29640.	Location Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain. The school is located at C/ Teruel Nº 32, Cerro del Toril, 29620, Torremolinos, with dedicated buildings for Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.
Stages	Stages Foundation; Primary (Foundation, Year 1–6); Secondary (Key Stage 3; Key Stage 4; 6th Form); ages 3 to 18.	Stages Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form
School type	School type Co-educational British school offering the British National Curriculum, together with Spanish ESO and Bachillerato.	School type British curriculum school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students of all nationalities are welcome.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pastoral care with a Head of Pastoral; mentoring for students and attention to personal needs.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British curriculum).	Country affiliation Spain; NABSS-approved; authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Gates open in the morning and close at 9:00 and 16:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service operates on two routes, from Málaga city and from Mijas Costa; routes are divided into Zone 1 and Zone 2; termly fees apply; available for students aged 3 and up who can follow guidance from the supervisor.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - A non‑refundable deposit is required to reserve a student's place; it is requested at the end of the spring term and is deductible from fees in the following September. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish tuition fee amounts by year group or per term in its publicly available fee information. No specific per‑term or per‑year tuition figures are available from the school's published fee material. Billing schedule and payment terms - Place reservation: the non‑refundable deposit is taken at the end of the spring term and is credited in the following September. - Books, exam and other instructional costs for older students: Years 10 to 13 purchase their own books; Spanish books, uniforms, GCSE and A‑Level exam fees are charged separately and are not included in any general tuition figure. Boarding fees (where applicable) - The school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees; publicly available profiles list it as a day school rather than offering boarding. Other costs and fees - Books and exam fees: Students in Years 10–13 must purchase their own books; Spanish textbooks plus GCSE and A‑Level exam fees are charged in addition to tuition. - Uniform: Uniform is supplied via El Corte Inglés; specific uniform items (standard uniform, sports uniform, summer and Sixth Form variants) are defined and are an additional cost to parents. No itemized uniform prices are published. - Deposit: the required deposit is non‑refundable. Refund information - The place‑reservation deposit is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate published refund schedule for tuition or other fees is available in the school's public fee material. Fee payment options - Publicly available school materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, direct debit or bank transfer) or a detailed billing schedule beyond the deposit timing. An Accounts contact is provided for fee enquiries: accounts@stanthonyscollege.com. Brief summary of availability of detailed fee data - The school's published fee section sets out the deposit requirement and that books, uniforms and exam fees are additional, and the uniform supplier is listed. However, no specific tuition fee amounts by year group or per term, no detailed payment method list, and no itemised uniform or exam price list are published in the school's publicly available fee material. Where numeric tuition, termly charges, boarding fees (if any), published payment terms, or a detailed refund policy are required, those figures are not available in the school's public fee information and must be obtained directly from the school's accounts office.	Fee details Registration / Admission fee - One-off registration (matrícula) payable in the first year a student joins: EUR 500. This fee is non‑refundable. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates two billings (semesters) per academic year for 2025–2026: - Semester 1 fees: due before 3 September 2025. - Semester 2 fees: due before 26 January 2026. - No refunds are provided once a semester has begun. Tuition, meals and resources — fees shown per semester and per academic year (two semesters) - Early Years (Foundation / Nursery / Reception) - Foundation (age 2–3) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 3,105. - School meals (per semester): EUR 525 (school meals are compulsory for all Early Years students). - Resources (per semester): EUR 100. - Semester total: EUR 3,730. Annual total (two semesters): EUR 7,460. - Nursery (age 3–4) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 3,675. - School meals (per semester): EUR 525. - Resources (per semester): EUR 185. - Semester total: EUR 4,385. Annual total: EUR 8,770. - Reception (age 4–5) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 3,805. - School meals (per semester): EUR 525. - Resources (per semester): EUR 185. - Semester total: EUR 4,515. Annual total: EUR 9,030. - Notes: Early Years semester fees include school insurance, nurse and additional student support services; resources cover books, stationery, art materials and online subscriptions. Meals are compulsory in Early Years. - Primary (Key Stages 1 & 2 — Years 1–6) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 4,015. - Resources (per semester): EUR 285. - Semester total: EUR 4,300. Annual total: EUR 8,600. - Notes: Semester fees include school insurance, nurse, counsellor and additional student support services; resources include books, stationery, art materials and online subscriptions. School meals are not included in the published primary semester fee. - Secondary - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 4,710. - Resources (per semester): EUR 310. - Semester total: EUR 5,020. Annual total: EUR 10,040. - Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 5,435. - Resources (per semester): EUR 310. - Semester total: EUR 5,745. Annual total: EUR 11,490. - Note: External (I)GCSE exam fees for Key Stage 4 are not included in the semester fee. - Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 5,925. - Resources (per semester): EUR 270. - Semester total: EUR 6,195. Annual total: EUR 12,390. - Note: External GCE/IAL/A‑level exam fees for Key Stage 5 are not included in the semester fee. Resources in secondary include items such as books, art kit, online subscriptions and a laptop. Discounts for multiple children - Families with 3 children enrolled: 10% discount on the semester fee for each of the two eldest children and 20% on the semester fee of the youngest child. - Families with 4 children enrolled: 10% discount on the semester fee for each of the three eldest children and 30% on the semester fee of the youngest child. Additional costs not included in semester fees - The following items are explicitly excluded from the published semester fees and are charged separately where applicable: - Uniforms. - Extra‑curricular activities. - School bus service (available Nursery through Year 13). - Early start and late pick‑up provision (available Foundation through Year 6). - School meals for levels where they are not included (Primary and most Secondary years). - Optional school trips and excursions. - External examination fees for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Boarding - The school operates with a boarding house adjacent to the main school site; however, boarding fees are not listed in the published 2025–2026 fee schedules. Refunds and non‑refundables - The registration (matrícula) fee of EUR 500 is non‑refundable. - No tuition or semester fees are refundable once the semester has begun. Fee inclusions (summary) - Semester fees (where stated) include school insurance and core student support services (nurse, counsellor and additional support) and specified resources; resource lists vary by phase (Early Years: books, stationery, art materials, online subscriptions; Secondary: books, notebooks, art kit, online subscriptions and a laptop). Fee payment options - The published fee schedules for the 2025–2026 academic year do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card or online payment portals are not listed on the fee documents).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school has a boarding house adjacent to the main site.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Standard uniform is required for all students: boys wear a white collared shirt, red jumper with the school logo, plain grey trousers, and the St. Anthony's tie with black or grey socks and black shoes; girls wear a white collared shirt, red V-neck jumper with the logo, and a knee-length grey skirt or grey trousers for seniors. Year 10–13 may wear black trousers; Sixth Form has a light blue polo with collar and black trousers or a skirt; a summer uniform (white polo with grey shorts or a skirt) is optional, and a sports uniform (white shirt and red shorts) plus a blue jacket are available.	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform; online purchase via Toñi Martín, with collection from Málaga or at the school's delivery point on Wednesdays 3:30–4:30 pm, and in-store purchases at the Málaga store.
Food options	Food options Food is provided by a professional dining room service (Ausolan) and is cooked on site. Ausolan has 50 years of experience in nutrition.	Food options Hot lunches are provided by the school cafeteria, prepared on site; meals are homemade daily with vegetarian and vegan options; lunches are compulsory for Little Sunny View, Foundation and Nursery; other year groups may bring packed lunches; snacks and sandwiches are available.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is family-owned and operates as Sunny View School S.L.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Foundation offers a friendly and safe environment for the youngest learners. Primary pupils are taught most subjects by their class teacher, with a dedicated team creating a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Senior Years (Years 10 and 11) are designed to be followed over two years and lead to National Curriculum Key Stage 4 IGCSE examinations, with Core Subjects taken by all students. Sixth Form emphasizes choosing courses that students will enjoy and that offer the greatest chance of success, with GCSE grades guiding subject suitability. The school is located at Camino de Coin, Km. 5,25 Mijas Costa – Málaga.	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum for England.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Examination results are consistently well above the UK national average.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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 Sunny View School prioritizes social and emotional development as part of its Learning and Support approach. It provides for students with SEN and socio-emotional concerns to access a broad and balanced curriculum. The SENCo coordinates provision with the Headteacher and SLT, and the School Counsellor offers confidential, non-judgmental support for students. Counselling for social, emotional and mental health difficulties lasts typically 6–12 weeks, with sessions of about 30 minutes. Parents and carers are valued partners and are kept informed and involved in strategies to support their child. Teaching is differentiated and there are targeted interventions (1:1, small groups) and inclusive participation in activities to ensure all students can engage in school life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Sunny View School is inclusive and aims to cater for all children with SEN. The SENCo leads provision across the three school phases: Preschool (Rachel Rosa), Primary (Fernando Toscano) and Secondary (Sean Thomas). Students identified with SEN receive a Student Passport, an individual support plan developed with teachers, parents and students. The school provides differentiated learning, small-group and one-to-one interventions, and a range of practical supports (laptops, visual timetables, larger fonts, word banks) to help access the curriculum. There is a part-time School Counsellor and access to external educational psychologists; the team also provides speech and language, motor and social skills support. No student is excluded from activities because of SEN and all activities remain accessible through inclusive planning.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Sunny View School uses the English National Curriculum as the core framework in Primary and Secondary. In Primary, all students follow the English National Curriculum, with two Spanish-language pathways: the Spanish curriculum or Spanish as a modern foreign language. In Secondary, students study the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 3–5 alongside the Spanish Curriculum options, including Lengua Castellana y Literatura and Geografía e Historia. The Spanish Curriculum pages describe how Spanish language and Iberian geography/history are taught to prepare for the Spanish school-leaver's certificate and for progression to higher education in Spain or abroad. The school welcomes students of all nationalities and provides an international learning environment, including IGCSE and A Level–style pathways. Language provisions are complemented by language and speech therapies as part of SEN support where appropriate.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Counselling is provided for social, emotional and mental health difficulties by a part-time School Counsellor (Johana Bernárdez). Counselling sessions typically last 30 minutes and run for about 6–12 weeks, depending on need. The counselling space is confidential, supportive and aimed at helping students express concerns safely. The Counsellor signs referrals to external services when specialised help is required. The SENCo coordinates with the Counsellor to plan smooth transitions for students with additional needs, and parents are kept informed and involved in wellbeing strategies. The school emphasizes student participation and a supportive environment to foster resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides a friendly and safe environment for its youngest children, with staff supported by an assistant to ensure learning is fun.	Safeguarding Sunny View School designates a senior person for child protection (the designated senior person is Andrew Beavon; deputies are Rachel Rosa, Sheena Stalker and Victoria Midmer). The school is responsible to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and all staff share equal responsibility to act on concerns. The safeguarding policy aligns with UK guidance such as Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education. The policy outlines good-practice standards, including treating children with respect, involving them in decisions, safeguarding against abuse and neglect, and reporting concerns to the DSP by the end of the day. It also covers anti-bullying procedures, abuse of trust, and confidentiality in handling information. If needed, the school will involve external authorities or agencies and will maintain confidentiality on a need-to-know basis.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview St. Anthony's College is a co-educational British school founded in 1968 and described as the oldest British school on the coast. It offers the British National Curriculum, together with Spanish ESO and Bachillerato, for students aged three to eighteen. The campus is located at Camino de Coin, Km. 5.25, Mijas Costa, Málaga. A professional dining service is contracted to Ausolan, with meals cooked on site. For dining information contact stanthonyscollege@ausolan.com, and for accounts and general information contact accounts@stanthonyscollege.com or info@stanthonyscollege.com.	Facilities overview Dedicated buildings exist for Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. Shared facilities include two libraries, a school hall and various playgrounds. The sports facilities include a basketball court, a volleyball court, a sports pitch, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. The school is located just outside Torremolinos, Málaga, on a spacious site with views of the surrounding area.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The sports facilities include a basketball court and a volleyball court. There is also a sports pitch and a gymnasium. A swimming pool is available.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Academic facilities include a Library, a Science Building, a Humanities Building and a Media Studio.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities An Extra Curricular Activities schedule is published for the 2025-2026 school year, Term 3. For more information about available activities, a link to a Sway document is provided.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History St. Anthony's College is a co-educational British school founded in 1968, the oldest British school on the coast. It offers the British National Curriculum as well as Spanish ESO and Bachillerato for students aged three to eighteen. The school emphasizes individual wellbeing, with teachers taking a personal interest in each student's development and a tutor group system overseen by a Head of Pastoral to address daily needs. The environment is friendly and welcoming, enabling students to flourish as individuals.	History Sunny View School was founded in 1971 and is a family-owned British curriculum school. It was the first school on the Costa del Sol to be unconditionally approved by the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS) and is fully authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education with regular inspections. The school is located just outside Torremolinos, Málaga, on a spacious site with dedicated buildings for Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form and shared facilities including two libraries, a school hall and multiple playgrounds. Its sports facilities include a basketball and volleyball court, a sports pitch, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. The school emphasizes courtesy, caring and self-discipline, guided by the school rules: ready, respectful and responsible.
Community	Community St. Anthony's College fosters a strong school community through a tutor group system and pastoral care overseen by a Head of Pastoral who attends to student wellbeing and personal needs. The emphasis on safety and happiness creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in which students can thrive. Staff focus on individual attention to support each student's development.	Community Sunny View School maintains an active calendar of community and cultural events. The 2025/2026 calendar lists local and national holidays, including Sep 29 San Miguel and Oct 13 Fiesta Nacional de España. It also features school-wide celebrations such as Halloween on Oct 21, the Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Fair on Dec 9, and the Spring Fair on May 16. Graduation events take place for Year 6 (Jun 12) and for Years 11 and 13 (Jun 19), with the school year ending on Jun 24.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches the British National Curriculum and Spanish ESO and Bachillerato for students aged three to eighteen. Every student is part of a tutor group with a tutor who ensures day-to-day issues are dealt with. Year 11 students undertake GCSE examinations and achieve high grades, and Year 13 students are accepted at top universities including Durham, King's College London, Loughborough and Brunel.	Academic & intellectual Preschool & Primary Summer Programme runs from July 1 to July 31, 2025. Hours are 10:00 to 13:00 for ages 4–12. It provides reinforcement of work covered during the year with emphasis on English and Mathematics.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Foundation Stage includes Creative development as one of six learning areas. Children participate in art/craft and design activities such as painting, modelling, cutting and sticking, and sand and water play. For Spanish, P.E. and TEFL, the children are taught by specialist subject teachers.	Arts & creative Summer Programme includes crafts and other fun activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Spanish is taught as part of the program for students aged three to eighteen, including Spanish ESO and Bachillerato, with specialist teachers delivering the language. The school is a co-educational British school with students from a variety of nationalities and cultures.	Cultural & language Summer Camp activities are conducted in English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Foundation trips include visits to a farm school, Selwo Marina and Fuengirola Zoo. These trips are currently on hold due to Covid-19.	Social & hobbies The programme includes outdoor games and sports, crafts, and other engaging activities.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The safety and happiness of each student is a priority. Every student is part of a tutor group with a tutor who monitors day-to-day issues, and Miss Natalia serves as Head of Pastoral, offering mentoring and addressing personal needs.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Swimming activities take place in the school pool during Campamento de Verano. Outdoor games and sports are also included.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches English, Spanish (core subjects) and French (optional). The core subjects are English, Mathematics and Spanish. French is offered as an optional subject within the option blocks. The academic programme leads to IGCSE examinations in Years 10 and 11 (in June).	Language provision The school teaches English as the principal language of instruction and provides English language support for learners who need it. The school offers Modern Foreign Languages: French, German and Spanish, with Edexcel IGCSE and IA level provision in the three languages. Spanish is taught from Year 2 through Year 11 as Spanish Language and Literature, and the school is authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. In Key Stage 2, Year 6 students study a Modern Foreign Language: French or German.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations NABSS unconditionally approved; NABSS membership listed on NABSS site; fully authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and subject to regular inspections.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Registration information for school registration is available on the Registration page; the page links to Stanthonys Registration May 2020.	Admissions Children are admitted into the school based on the UK system, starting from two years of age. New students may be asked to take a placement test, and a copy of the student's latest school report is required.
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