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Calpe School

Spain, Málaga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 120
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Calpe School is a British international school in Marbella (San Pedro), Spain, serving children aged 2 to 11. It is a NABSS member authorised to teach the British education system and follows the British National Curriculum, complemented by elements of the Spanish National Curriculum. Foundation Stage 2-5 years, Primary 5-7 years, and Primary 7-11 years. The curriculum provides a broad, balanced programme that includes Spanish as a Second Language and dedicated Spanish language support, with weekly French from Year 4. Facilities include three play areas (a 300m2 concrete sports area with seating, a creative play area, and a private Foundation space), a dining room, and a library with over 3,000 books with weekly borrowing. ICT resources include interactive whiteboards and a Clever-Touch screen. Extra-curriculars include Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Ballet, Spanish and Art, plus a Friday Homework Club. Music and Drama underpin the Arts, with Christmas and Summer concerts together.

C. los Eucaliptos, 60, 29670 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

The Essentials

Calpe School has 120 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Marbella (San Pedro de Alcántara), Málaga province, Spain. The school is located in Marbella and serves families in the Marbella area.

Stages
Foundation (2–5 years); Primary 1 (5–7 years); Primary 2 (7–11 years)

Type
British international school

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided, with help for English and Maths; tailored support may be provided in the classroom or via one-to-one tuition with a specialist teacher.

Country affiliation
Spain; NABSS member school authorised to teach the British education system.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is included in term fees. Meals are freshly prepared in Calpe School's own kitchen by trained kitchen staff using local ingredients. HACCP-compliant. A monthly menu is available from the school office.

Governance and Ownership
Calpe School is owned by CALPE SCHOOL, S.L., a registered Spanish company. Domicilio social: Urb. Linda Vista Baja, C/ Eucaliptos, 60, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara – Marbella, Málaga. CIF B-92.359.009. Inscrita en el Registro Mercantil de Málaga.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, itemised application, registration or enrolment fee schedule for Calpe School is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a detailed, itemised tuition schedule per year group or per term for the current academic year in its public materials. Independent local school guides list Calpe School among small British primary schools on the Costa del Sol with typical annual tuition in the approximate range of EUR 4,000–6,500 per year, and market summaries for the area list estimated monthly ranges of roughly EUR 500–1,000; these figures are independent estimates and are not an official per-year, per-term fee schedule from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates on a standard three-term academic year with published term dates (Autumn, Spring, Summer). Exact billing dates, instalment options, due-dates, late-payment penalties and detailed payment terms are not published in a publicly available fee schedule. Parents should expect billing to follow the term structure of the school year.

Boarding fees
- Calpe School is a primary day school for boys and girls aged 2–11 and does not operate a boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Summer school fees (published): prices for the school's advertised summer programme are given as EUR 50 per day, EUR 220 per week, or EUR 800 per month (these summer programme rates include activities and a light lunch as advertised for the summer programme).
- Uniform: a mandatory uniform policy is indicated for the school and parents should budget for uniform items; the school is listed as enforcing a mandatory uniform requirement. Costs for uniforms are not published as a price list.
- Meals / Lunches and after-school clubs: the school publishes a school menu and offers after-school activities; charges for lunches and clubs are not published as a full public price list and are charged in addition to tuition where applicable.

Refund information
- No public, itemised refund policy for registration, deposits or tuition refunds was found in the school's publicly accessible materials. Specific refund terms (for example, non-refundable deposits or pro-rata refunds on withdrawal) are not published for general access.

Fee payment options
- No public, itemised list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) or bank details for fee payment is published in the school's publicly available fee-related materials. Parents should assume standard methods may be available but must obtain confirmed payment instructions directly from the school's admissions or finance office.

Summary of public information and limits of the published material
- Confirmed, published items available publicly are: the school's age range and curriculum (British National Curriculum, ages 2–11), the academic term dates, and the advertised summer school prices. There is no publicly posted, detailed per-year or per-term tuition schedule, no published application/registration fee schedule, no publicly available boarding fees (not applicable), and no publicly posted formal refund or payment-method policy in the school's publicly accessible materials; independent local guides provide estimated annual/monthly fee ranges for schools of this type and give approximate market figures for Calpe School as noted above. For contact or admissions enquiries you may use the school's published phone number or admissions email.
Academics

Calpe School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The school uses the British National Curriculum to structure the content taught. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that includes the Spanish National Curriculum and Spanish as a Second Language to address varied needs. French is introduced once a week from Year 4 (Key Stage 2) upwards. Foundation 2 - 5 YRS, PRIMARY 5 - 7 YRS, PRIMARY 7 - 11 YRS. The curriculum includes Spanish, ICT, Physical Education, and Arts, with Assessments and Learning Support available.

Student Teacher Ratio
High teacher to pupil ratio.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Calpe School provides an all-round education in a safe, caring and loving environment and releases excellence through building self-esteem in a 'Happy to Learn' environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides learning support with early identification of children who may benefit from extra teaching; support may be provided within the classroom or through one-to-one tuition with a specialist teacher; trained staff advise parents.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a comprehensive English as a foreign language (EFL) support programme for reading and spelling difficulties.

Mental Wellbeing
The PE program aims to foster mental well-being, along with physical development, respect and sportsmanship.

Safeguarding
Calpe School provides a safe, caring and loving environment.
Parent Experience

History
Calpe School is a British international school in Marbella (San Pedro). It has been established for over 50 years and follows the British National Curriculum for children aged 2 to 11.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Three separate play areas include a polished concrete sports area 300m2 with perimeter seating, a creative play area with climbing frames and a large wooden Play House, and a private play area for Foundation with educational play equipment. A large dining room is on site. There is a well-stocked library with over 3,000 books that supports weekly borrowing and rotating class collections. A dedicated learning support room and ICT resources, including interactive whiteboards, a Clever-Touch screen, a TV and computer screens, are available. Calpe School is divided into eight teaching areas (Pre-Nursery Class, Nursery Class, Reception Class, Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four, Year Five & Six) and the Spanish Department, and teaches the British National Curriculum with Spanish language support. The library is updated regularly to foster a love of reading.

Sports Facilities
Three separate play areas include a polished concrete sports area 300m2 with perimeter seating. A creative play area has climbing frames and a large wooden Play House. Foundation has a private play area with educational play equipment. These outdoor spaces form Calpe School's core sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
Calpe School is divided into eight teaching areas: Pre-Nursery Class, Nursery Class, Reception Class, Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four, Year Five & Six and the Spanish Department. The British National Curriculum guides teaching, with appropriate Spanish for each pupil's abilities. A dedicated room provides 1:1 learning support. A well-stocked library of over 3,000 books supports reading and research, with weekly borrowing and rotating collections. ICT resources include interactive whiteboards, a Clever-Touch screen, a TV and computer screens.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Clubs include Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Ballet, Spanish, Art and a Friday Homework Club. Experienced and qualified instructors teach all of these activities. Clubs start at 4.15pm and finish at 5pm. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Music and Drama are central to the Arts program. All students participate in music and drama to develop artistic abilities and contribute to school concerts and plays. Music is a regular and enjoyable part of school life, with children performing in school productions to build confidence and communication. Drama develops performance skills, collaboration and teamwork, and culminates in the annual Christmas Performance and Summer Concert performed for parents.

Cultural & Language
Spanish is taught as the Spanish curriculum (Educación Primaria) and as a Second Language. Lessons are 45 minutes to 1 hour, across 3–5 periods per week, helping pupils develop confidence and communicate in Spanish. The program enables pupils to learn the language and provides the option to continue their education within the Spanish system if required.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs include Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Ballet, Spanish and Art, plus a Friday Homework Club. Qualified instructors teach all activities, and clubs run from 4:15pm to 5:00pm. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Calpe School values high-quality Physical Education and follows the British National Curriculum for Physical Education. Every child from Pre-Nursery to Year Six participates in a wide range of sporting experiences taught by PE specialists. The program fosters physical awareness, mental well-being, respect, sportsmanship and fair play, and teaches students to win and lose with grace. Primary students experience Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country, Dance, Football, Floor Hockey, Handball, Gymnastics, Jump Rope, Rounders and Mini-Tennis, with team training sessions available to all students from Year Three to Six during lunchtimes and after school.
Languages

Language Provision
Following the British National Curriculum, Calpe School also incorporates the Spanish National Curriculum with Spanish as a Second Language. The Spanish curriculum is offered (Educación Primaria) and Spanish as a Second Language. Spanish lessons are taught for a minimum of 45 minutes up to 1 hour, across 3–5 periods per week depending on age. French is introduced once a week from Year 4 (Key Stage 2) upwards.
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Admissions inquiries are handled by Calpe School through Admissions Enquiries. The address is Los Eucaliptos, 60, Urb. Linda Vista Baja, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Málaga. An admissions enquiry form is available via the contact facility. Calpe School follows the British National Curriculum for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years old, with Foundation (2–5 years), Primary 5–7 years and Primary 7–11 years divisions, and is located in Marbella (San Pedro de Alcántara).
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