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IB Curriculum International Schools in Malaga, Spain

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About international schools in Malaga, Spain

Families searching for IB Curriculum international schools in Málaga will find a mix of international and private bilingual schools across the Costa del Sol, with several offering the IB Diploma Programme and a smaller number working towards or delivering the Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes as part of an IB continuum. Instruction is commonly delivered in English alongside strong Spanish-language programmes, and many schools blend the IB with either the Spanish national curriculum or British-style curricula while also offering additional modern languages. Typical annual tuition for international schools in the Málaga area sits in the mid-to-upper single-thousands of euros, with directory data showing typical fees around €9,000 and most schools charging roughly between about €7,000 and €12,000 a year. Admissions usually centre on a September intake but schools run rolling applications and may require age-appropriate assessments, interviews and school reports, so relocating families should gather transcripts, identification and residency documents and begin enquiries several months before the intended start date.

Compare 8 IB Curriculum international schools in Malaga, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 9,955), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 8 schools · avg fee EUR 9,955
Schools listed
8
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
EUR 9,955
Fee range
EUR 500 – 28,255
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (7 schools)
Average school size
677 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Colegio San José
Oldest
Sotogrande International School (1978)
With boarding
2

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FAQs for Spain

Which IB programmes are most common in Málaga international schools?
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is the most commonly offered IB qualification in the Málaga area, particularly at sixth-form level (ages 16 - 19). A smaller set of schools either already offer or are in the process of introducing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), so some parents will find full IB continuum provision while others will find only the DP at post-16.
How much should I budget for fees at an IB international school in Málaga?
Fees vary by school, age and services (wraparound care, transport, extras), but directory and market guides for Málaga show typical annual international school tuition around €9,000, with most schools charging roughly between about €7,000 and €12,000. Some schools - especially those offering broader facilities, boarding, or long-established international programmes - may charge more, so always check each school’s published fees and what is included.
What ages do the IB programmes cover and how do they map to school stages?
The IB’s continuum covers ages 3 - 19: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for approximately ages 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly ages 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16 - 19. Local schools may map those programmes onto their own year groups or combine the DP with national qualifications, so check how a school labels year groups and what certification students receive at leaving.
What language(s) of instruction can I expect at IB international schools in Málaga?
Most IB international schools on the Costa del Sol use English as the primary language of instruction while offering intensive Spanish lessons and wider bilingual programmes; some schools formally combine the Spanish national curriculum with English-medium teaching. A number of schools also teach additional languages such as French or Chinese as part of a multilingual offer.
How do admissions and assessments typically work for IB schools here?
Admissions commonly follow an annual September intake but many schools accept applications year-round subject to space; for younger children entry is usually by assessment of readiness or play-based observation, while older candidates (MYP/DP) will typically be asked for recent school reports and may sit subject-specific tests or attend interviews. Begin enquiries several months before your move, keep digital copies of passports, previous school records and vaccination or residency paperwork, and ask each school about language support for children still learning English or Spanish.
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