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French Curriculum International Schools in Malaga, Spain

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About international schools in Malaga, Spain

Families seeking French-curriculum schools on the Costa del Sol will find a small network centred on the Lycée Français International de Málaga (a conventionné AEFE lycée that covers preschool through lycée) and smaller French primary schools serving nearby towns such as Marbella. Instruction is organised around the official French national curriculum (with the lycée preparing students for the French Baccalauréat) while Spanish and English are commonly taught alongside French; some schools also offer additional modern languages. Fees vary by school and year group but are typically in the mid-thousands of euros per year for day students, and you should expect extra charges for registration, lunches, transport and activities; exact rates are published by each school. French schools in Malaga follow the French school year (September start) and run an annual admissions cycle for the main September intake, so parents relocating should contact schools early and verify place availability and paperwork requirements.

Compare 3 French Curriculum international schools in Malaga, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 6,635), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 3 schools · avg fee EUR 6,635
Schools listed
3
Curricula
5
Average annual fee
EUR 6,635
Fee range
EUR 5,640 – 8,150
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
487 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée Français International Malaga
Oldest
École Française Internationale Marbella (2020)
With boarding
1

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FAQs for Spain

What does “French curriculum” mean in Malaga - which diploma will my child take?
A French-curriculum school follows the programmes of France’s Ministère de l’Éducation nationale; pupils study in French and progress through the French cycles (maternelle, primaire, collège, lycée). At the Lycée Français International de Málaga the full pathway leads to the French Baccalauréat; smaller French schools in the area may be homologated only for nursery/primary levels.
How much do these schools usually cost?
Tuition varies by institution, pupil age and parental nationality (some schools list separate rates for EU and non-EU families) and there are additional one-off registration fees, canteen and transport charges. Published examples show primary fees in the c.€6,000 per year range at a small French primary on the coast and a broader band of roughly €5,400 - €8,200 a year at the Lycée Français International de Málaga depending on year group and payment option.
Will my child learn Spanish and English as well as French?
Yes. French international schools on the Costa del Sol teach primarily in French but routinely include Spanish in the curriculum and provide English lessons from early years; some schools explicitly describe a trilingual approach in nursery and primary. Check each school’s language policy and whether they offer additional language support for pupils who are new to French.
What ages and stages are available in Malaga and nearby towns?
In Málaga city the Lycée Français International de Málaga runs a complete programme from petite section through terminale, so it covers early years, primary, lower secondary and upper secondary. Other French institutions on the Costa del Sol are smaller and often offer only maternelle and primaire, meaning families of older children may need to consider the Lycée in Málaga or alternative international schools.
When should we apply and what paperwork is typical for a relocating family?
Most French schools publish an annual admissions calendar for the September intake and also accept applications during the year where places exist; popular year groups can fill early so families should start enquiries several months before arrival. Expect to supply identity documents, previous school records (translated if necessary), vaccination records and to pay a non-refundable registration fee as part of confirming a place; AEFE-linked schools can also advise on potential French government or consular bursaries for French nationals.
What should we look for when comparing French schools in the area?
Verify whether the school is homologated by the French authorities or listed with AEFE, confirm which years and diplomas are offered, examine language provision and provision for pupils new to French, and compare published fees, class sizes, pastoral support, transport and lunchtime arrangements. Also ask about equivalence procedures if you plan a later transfer into the Spanish system or to other French schools abroad, and request the school’s recent calendar and admissions timetable.
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