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Deutsche Schule Malaga

Spain, Málaga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Spanish
Fees €5,255 - 6,750
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1898
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deutsche Schule Málaga is an independent private school in Málaga that belongs to the global network of official German Auslandsschulen and is supported by Germany in staffing and funding. It is recognized by both the German and Spanish Ministries of Education. The school offers a bilingual German–Spanish curriculum for ages 3 to 18 and prepares students for the Deutsches Internationales Abitur, with campuses for Kindergarten, Grundschule, Sekundarstufe I, and Oberstufe/Sekundarstufe II. The campus sits on a hillside surrounded by pine and cork trees; facilities include professional science laboratories, purpose-built spaces for music and art, and a modern cafeteria, all connected by a fiber-optic network for multimedia teaching. Nine bus lines serve the Málaga–Estepona area. The school fosters intercultural exchange and European thinking through language learning, international cooperation, and exchanges with a partner school in Germany. In 2022, it received the Excellent German Auslandsschule quality seal for the third time overall.

Urbanización Elviria, C. Velazquez, 3, 29612 Ojén, Málaga, Spain

The Essentials

Deutsche Schule Malaga has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in German, Spanish.

Location
The Deutsche Schule Málaga is located at C. Velazquez, 1-5, 29612 Ojón, Málaga. It sits on the Costa del Sol in Málaga province. Nine bus lines cover the Málaga–Estepona coast, and student transport is GPS-tracked.

Stages
Kindergarten; Grundschule (primary); Sekundarstufe I (lower secondary); Oberstufe / Sekundarstufe II (upper secondary).

Type
Independent private school that belongs to the worldwide network of official German overseas schools and is staffed and financially supported by Germany. It is recognized by both the German and Spanish Ministries of Education.

Additional learning support
Intensive language support in the Kindergarten; German as a Foreign Language from Grade 1; Förder- und Forderunterricht in Deutsch und Mathematik (remedial and advanced support), including support for dyslexia/dyscalculia and gifted education; pedagogische Zweitkräfte in core subjects.

Country affiliation
Germany; affiliated with the official network of German overseas schools.

School day structure
The school operates as a two-stream, open all-day school with an optional afternoon program.

Bus service
Transport is provided by Avanza (Portillo) with GPS tracking. Eleven buses cover the coast from Málaga city to Estepona. Morning and afternoon departures are offered (first at 14:45, second at 16:25 on weekdays), with detailed routes for the individual lines.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a mandatory school uniform. There are rules for school and sports clothing, including guidance for different year groups, and a uniform shop is available at tienda.uniformessainz.com.

Food Options
Serunion operates the Schulkantine, providing balanced and healthy meals prepared with Spanish olive oil and seasonal ingredients. The program addresses food allergies and intolerances, with gluten-free menus available; February 2026 menus exist for Kindergarten and for OS/GS.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an independent private school that belongs to the global network of official German Auslandsschulen and is staffed and financially supported by Germany.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deutsche Schule Malaga ranges from EUR 5,255 to EUR 6,750 for 2026/27.

Application and deposit fees

- One-time enrollment (Aufnahmegebühr) per student: €1,400.00.
- One-time security deposit (Kaution) per family: €1,500.00. The deposit is not interest-bearing and is refundable under the school's stated conditions.

One-off and general annual charges

- Student accident insurance (annual): €40.00.
- Teaching materials contribution (Lehrmittelbeitrag, annual): €100.00.
- Classroom trips / accompanying activities (annual): €55.00.
- Final exam (Abitur / Reifeprüfung) contribution: €100.00.
- Spanish language support for new entrants (up to 2 school years): €950.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and installment plan)

- Kindergarten and preschool: Annual fee €7,085.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €708.50. School meals included for these groups.
- Year 1: Annual fee €6,760.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €676.00. School meals included.
- Years 2–6: Annual fee €5,415.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €541.50.
- Years 7–9: Annual fee €5,720.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €572.00.
- Years 10–11: Annual fee €6,405.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €640.50.
- Year 12: Annual fee €6,405.00 — payable in 8 monthly instalments of €800.63.

IT and device contributions

- Classes 8–11: iPad contribution €190.00 — alternatively payable as 10 monthly instalments of €19.00.
- Class 12: iPad contribution €190.00 — alternatively payable as 8 monthly instalments of €23.75.

School transport (bus) fees

Annual fee and equivalent monthly amount by route:

- Elviria, Monumento de la Paz - Víbora: Annual €1,500.00 — monthly €150.00.
- La Reserva – El Faro / Ricmar – Bahía de Marbella: Annual €1,845.00 — monthly €184.50.
- Mezquita – Higuerón / Arco Marbella - Alzambra: Annual €1,895.00 — monthly €189.50.
- Torrequebrada – Málaga / N. Andalucía - Estepona: Annual €2,065.00 — monthly €206.50.

School meals

- Annual meal contribution (for Classes 2–12): €1,325.00 — monthly equivalent €132.50. (Note: meals are included for Kindergarten and Year 1 as stated under those year-group fees.)

Other potential costs

- School uniform: School uniform is mandatory and is supplied through the school's designated uniform supplier. Specific uniform rules and the supplier are designated by the school.
- Additional separate charges may apply for excursions, extracurricular activities, canteen, school transport and other optional services.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing: Tuition is charged monthly in advance and collected by direct debit from the bank account designated for this purpose. Collection occurs on the 5th day of the month by bank direct debit. Cash payment of tuition fees is not accepted.
- Instalment counts: Most year groups are billed as 10 monthly instalments; Year 12 uses 8 instalments. The instalment amounts shown above reflect those schedules.
- Annual-payment option: Parents may pay the entire year's tuition in a single advance payment; in that case the deposit requirement is waived. The annual invoice must be paid by bank transfer by 15 August following receipt of the annual invoice.
- Late payment penalties: A monthly reminder fee of €10 is charged for any payment default. Overdue interest is charged at 15% per annum from the first day of delinquency until payment. Payments are allocated to the oldest outstanding invoices. Repeated non-payment may lead to immediate exclusion from school attendance and withholding of school reports until outstanding amounts are settled.
- Bank details for transfers (account holder shown by the school): IBAN ES26 0049 0670 3820 1099 2216, BIC/SWIFT BSCHESMMXXX. Direct-debit collection is the standard payment method.

Cancellation and refund rules

- Enrollment and deposit payment: The enrollment fee and the deposit must be paid before the pupil's start at the school; payment makes the place binding.
- Refund of enrollment fee on cancellation prior to first attendance:
- Cancellation at least four months before planned school entry: 80% refund of the enrollment fee.
- Cancellation less than four months before planned entry: 50% refund of the enrollment fee.
- Cancellation later than three weeks before planned start: no refund of the enrollment fee.
- Deposit refund and conditions: The deposit is repaid only after the family's last child has left the school and only upon written request. Outstanding school-fee claims at the time of departure are offset against the deposit. The deposit repayment claim expires five years after the departure of the last child. The deposit is not interest-bearing.
- Termination notice: Withdrawal from the school can only take effect at the end of a calendar month and must be given in writing at least 30 days in advance; failure to meet this notice period triggers an obligation to pay one month's fee. Identical notice conditions apply to use of school bus and school meals.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Deutsche Schule Málaga operates as a day school and does not list boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Fee payment options

- Bank direct debit (standard): monthly tuition instalments are collected by SEPA-style bank direct debit on the 5th of each month from the designated account.
- Bank transfer: full annual tuition may be paid by bank transfer by the stated deadline; the school provides IBAN and BIC for transfers. Cash payment of tuition is not accepted. No credit-card payment method is specified in the published fee information.
Academics

Deutsche Schule Malaga teaches Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Deutsche Schule Málaga is an independent private school that belongs to the global network of official German Auslandsschulen and is supported by Germany in terms of personnel and funding. The school is recognized by both the German and Spanish ministries of education. It is a bilingual encounter school with a German-Spanish curriculum and aims to bring German and Spanish students together. The school offers Kindergarten, Grundschule, Sekundarstufe I, and Oberstufe/Sekundarstufe II, with Deutsches Internationales Abitur as the senior qualification. An integrated music school provides instrumental instruction and there are extracurricular activities. Nine bus lines serve the Málaga–Estepona area for school transport, and the school fosters intercultural exchange and the European idea.

Gifted and Talented
An integrated music school offers instrumental lessons, and the school participates in Musikschul-Projekt and Jugend musiziert to support musically talented students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Beratungs- und Inklusionsteam (OeI) is a multidisciplinary team established to promote the holistic development of students and to contribute to ongoing educational quality improvements. The team focuses on the individual support of students, families, and teachers and promotes inclusive approaches to diversity. It conducts psycho-pedagogical diagnostics to identify specific needs and provides counseling for teachers in multicultural contexts. It develops measures for family counseling, prevention, and early recognition of learning difficulties, and coordinates with external services to create an inclusive and safe environment. In cases of bullying, it applies a No Blame Approach and emphasizes confidentiality, voluntary participation, and the use of personal resources to build resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
DS Málaga has an Inclusion and Counseling Team (OeI) dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs. The team identifies needs through psycho-pedagogical diagnostics and develops targeted interventions and supports. It coordinates with families and external services to provide inclusive, individualized support and to maximize each student's potential. The team emphasizes collaboration among students, families, and staff to ensure a safe and accessible learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides four languages at a high level. From kindergarten through primary, students communicate in German and Spanish; English is taught from grade 5 and French from grade 9 in the upper school. German students arriving without prior Spanish language knowledge receive individualized support to integrate into regular classes.

Mental Wellbeing
The OeI includes a school psychologist and social pedagogues who provide counseling in personal, scholastic, or emotional matters. It runs group workshops to develop social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation. The team undertakes preventive measures to promote well-being and prevent difficulties and coordinates with families and external professionals for targeted support. It leads safety and health initiatives and mediates conflicts to maintain a positive school climate.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a central focus of the OeI. The team coordinates prevention and early detection of difficulties and works with external services to ensure a safe, inclusive environment. It uses a variety of tools, including mediation programs for resolving conflicts and the No Blame Approach in bullying cases; confidentiality and voluntary participation are central to its work.
Parent Experience

History
The Deutsche Schule Málaga has stood for excellent education since its founding in 1898. It is an independent private school that is part of the global network of official German overseas schools and receives personnel and financial support from Germany. The school is recognized by both the German and Spanish Ministries of Education. In 2022 it was awarded the "Excellent German Auslandsschule" quality seal for the third time, following awards in 2008 and 2014. Soon after its founding, it became an encounter school open to Spanish children and aimed to bilingually educate German and Spanish students; today it continues to promote intercultural exchange and European thinking beyond traditional bilingual education.

Community
Parents are represented by the Elternvertretung (parent council), which represents guardians' interests in shaping the school's educational and upbringing work and promotes the school's mission. The Elternvertretung holds at least four meetings a year and informs parents by providing minutes. Its work focuses on collecting ideas, discussing concerns, and fostering open dialogue among parents, students, teachers, school leadership, and the Patronato. Current projects include organizing the Weihnachtsbasar (Christmas Bazaar), organizing the Sommerfest (Summer Festival), promoting German and Spanish language, maintaining the library, running etiquette courses, drug-awareness education, school uniforms, environmental awareness, social engagement, gifted education, nutrition in the cafeteria, information resources, and extracurricular activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Patronato, the school's Patronage Association, is the highest governing body of the Colegio Alemán de Málaga. It is composed of ordinary members (parents or guardians of students), collaborating members, and honorary members. Admission requires a written application to the Board, with secret voting. The Patronato's aims include creating and maintaining a general education school with curricula approved by German authorities and providing German and Spanish qualifications. Its organs are the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, with the General Assembly representing all members. Membership rights and duties are defined, including limited financial liability to annual dues and rules on dissolution.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Our campus sits on a hillside forested with pine and cork trees and features a park-like layout. In 2018 the complete renovation of the kindergarten building and the redesign of the kindergarten outdoor areas were completed. The science laboratories are professionally equipped, the spaces for music and art are newly designed and bright, and the cafeteria is modern. All buildings are connected by a fiber-optic network, enabling multimedia teaching in all classrooms.

Academic Facilities
The school provides professionally equipped science laboratories to support science education. The spaces for music and art are newly designed, bright, and purpose-built for creative subjects. A modern cafeteria supports student dining. All buildings are connected by fiber-optic cables, enabling multimedia teaching in all classrooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
DS Málaga offers a wide range of after-school activities for Kindergarten through 12th grade. These activities are provided by external providers, with the school supplying the spaces and coordinating the program for the school year. Activities include football, athletics, ball games, basketball, volleyball, chess, robotics, golf, school choir, percussion, horticulture, art, yoga and meditation, cardio fitness, tennis, judo, piano, ceramics, fencing, and more. Registration is conducted exclusively online via the extracurricular activities website, with semester-based scheduling and related implementation details provided by the coordinators.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a differentiated orientation program for professional and academic development, including individual counseling, university talks, and a workshop on how to present a candidature and prepare an interview. It implements a projects-based approach with a focus on ICT competence and responsible digital usage, supported by a quality plan for ICT across the curriculum. Courses for Spanish university admissions (EBAU) are offered to assist students in the admissions process. A number of projects and activities build research, presentation, and academic planning skills throughout the school years.

Arts & Creative
The school has an integrated music school that provides instrumental lessons for interested students. An extracurricular theatre activity teaches the fundamentals of acting, expression, creativity, and communication. Student poetry and recital activities regularly showcase performances, supporting artistic expression and performance skills. Numerous extracurricular activities also broaden opportunities in arts, sports, and media.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English and French as foreign languages and offers a broad range of extracurricular activities to deepen both languages, including opportunities to demonstrate language proficiency through Cambridge Exams, DELF, European Youth Parliament, and Model United Nations. There is a long-standing school exchange with a partner school in Germany, and students participate in European, national, and international contests such as Jugend musiziert, EYP, and Model United Nations. The intercultural dimension is strengthened through international cooperation and language-focused projects.

Social & Hobbies
The school runs an extracurricular newspaper that contributes to student journalism and communication. A reading mentor scheme involves parents helping with reading in Primary, supporting literacy development. The programme includes theatre performances, poetry readings, and various cultural activities that bring students from different year groups together. Extracurricular activities provide social and cultural outlets beyond the core curriculum.

Community & Service
A Group of Solidarity Projects participates in community and service initiatives, fostering social responsibility. The school trains mediators to manage conflicts and uses the No Blame Approach with school psychologists to address bullying, reinforcing a respectful school climate. Programs like ‘Students helping students' pair older students with younger peers for tutoring, promoting peer learning and community engagement. The school collaborates with universities, cultural and language institutes, and local organizations to broaden service opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
Professional and academic orientation is supported by counseling, speaker events, university fairs, and workshops on applying for higher education and preparing job interviews. Students participate in mediation and leadership activities, including student representation and project groups, which build teamwork and decision-making skills. Mentoring programs such as reading buddies involve older students guiding younger peers, developing leadership and interpersonal competencies. The school also collaborates with external partners to broaden leadership and internship opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
From the third grade onward, health education and prevention training are provided through dedicated workshops addressing physical and mental well-being. Dance and etiquette workshops form part of personal development, helping students navigate social contexts. School sport teams compete regionally, and there are organized excursions and trips that promote physical activity, teamwork, and well-being. The program emphasizes balanced development through sports, health education, and structured outdoor activities.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the language of instruction in the bilingual program, with Spanish as the host-country language and taught as a second language and mother tongue. English and French are highly valued foreign languages, with additional programs and opportunities to demonstrate language skills (e.g., Cambridge Exams, DELF, European Youth Parliament, Model United Nations). English proficiency is described as excellent, and foreign-language offerings include extensive exposure beyond regular classroom instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
German-Spanish bilingual education is offered. Kindergarten starts at age 3; Primary School covers grades 1–4; Secondary I and II cover grades 5–12. The German International Abitur is recognized, with some adaptations to the Spanish system to obtain official recognition. Spanish is the host-country language and is taught as a second guiding language and also as a mother tongue.
Reputation

Awards
Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule quality seal (Excellent German International School quality seal) – awarded for the third time in October 2022.

Accreditations
Part of the global network of official German international schools abroad.
Funded by Germany (personnel and financial support).
Recognized by the German Ministry of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Admissions

Admissions
We admit students of all nationalities, provided they meet the linguistic and academic prerequisites for the respective grade level. Access: Kindergarten from 3 years old (no language prerequisites); Primary school: Grades 1–4; Secondary I & II: Grades 5–12 (German International Abitur; Haupt- and Realschulabschluss also possible). Admission procedure: 1. Contact: Please contact us via the form. 2. Information meeting: In a personal conversation we inform you about our school profile, the curriculum, the daily routine and the admission procedure. 3. Admission decision: At the beginning of March we begin admitting applicants for Kindergarten. In higher grade levels, admissions are carried out according to the availability of places. Important dates: Application start: Applications are accepted year-round. Application deadline: End of February for Kindergarten. For later inquiries we consider individual solutions within the framework of available places. Why Deutsche Schule Málaga? - Bilingual education (German/Spanish) - Recognized German International Abitur - Excellent English skills - Intercultural community - Modern facilities - Diverse school life.
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