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Mayfair School

Spain, Málaga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Mayfair School is a British international school serving Marbella, Estepona, and the wider coast for students aged 3 to 18. Established in 1997, it offers the Cambridge Pathway, Cambridge IGCSE, and A Levels within a small-class setting that has remained a hallmark of the school. The Foundation Stage through Secondary curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, with languages including English, Spanish, and French introduced from Stage 5. The campus emphasises a warm, family ethos, where experienced teachers know every child by name and regularly assess progress to tailor support. As a Cambridge Examinations Centre, Mayfair prepares learners for ongoing study at school and university. Extra-curricular life includes a Summer Camp for ages 3 to 12 with STEM, arts, nature and sport activities. The school's values are reflected in mentorship and reading programmes and in a diverse community of over 30 nationalities. Excel and Enjoy remains the guiding motto for students.

Av. de las Golondrinas, 16, 29688 Estepona, Málaga, Spain

The Essentials

Mayfair School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Estepona, Spain. Mayfair is a British International School in Estepona serving families in Marbella and Estepona.

Stages
Foundation Stage: 3 to 5; Primary School: 5 to 11; Secondary School: 11 to 18

Type
British International School in Estepona

Additional learning support
Tailored support to students is provided as part of a personalised learning experience.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Mayfair was established in 1997. It offers the Cambridge Pathway and is a Cambridge Examinations Centre in Estepona.
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly published one-time application, registration, or enrollment fee is available for the current academic year (2025–2026).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no publicly available, itemised tuition schedule showing fees by year group or per term for the current academic year. No published per-term or per-year tuition figures for Foundation/Primary/Secondary were found.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a public billing schedule or detailed payment terms (for example: termly dates, deadlines, penalties, or discounts) for tuition.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Mayfair operates as a day school; there is no public information indicating boarding provision. Therefore, no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees
- Summer camp fees (published) for the 2025 programme are: 1 day €50; 1 week €250; 2 weeks €475; 3 weeks €675; 4 weeks €875. These summer‑camp fees include a picnic‑style school lunch and materials.
- No published, school-wide prices were found for uniforms, lunches during term time, textbooks, examination fees, transport, extracurricular activities, or other regular ancillary charges.

Refund information
- There is no publicly available refund policy or published refund/withdrawal terms for tuition, deposits, or other fees.

Fee payment options
- The school does not publish specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) in a public fee schedule. Contact channels are available for admissions and reception.

Summary statement
- A detailed, up‑to‑date tuition and fees schedule by year group and per term for the current academic year (2025–2026) is not publicly listed. The only explicit published fees located were the Summer Camp 2025 prices given above. For all other fee categories (application/registration, tuition per year group/term, billing schedule, uniforms, refunds, and payment method details), no public fee schedule was found.
Academics

Mayfair School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Foundation Stage (3 to 5 years); Primary School (5 to 11 years); Secondary School (11 to 18 years); Cambridge Pathway for Cambridge International Examinations.

Exam Results
IGCSE results: June 2024 — 98% A-C overall; 52% A-A*; 84% A-B; English First Language 100% A*-C; English as Second Language 100% A*-B; Coordinated Science 100% A-C; Spanish First Language 100%; French as Second Language 100% A-C. June 2022 — 90% A-C overall. November 2020 — 97% A-C overall.

Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge Pathway provides a route to higher education and beyond.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is a focus at Mayfair. Stronger peer relationships are fostered, creating a supportive and collaborative classroom community. Individual Support provides more attention to the social and emotional needs of each student, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Individual Support is provided to address the social and emotional needs of each student.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through social and emotional development and individualized support.
Parent Experience

History
Mayfair was established in 1997 to offer education to students in Marbella and Estepona. Small class sizes have been maintained since inception. The school is rooted in strong values and a family ethos, and its motto is Excel and Enjoy. The curriculum spans from Early Years to A-Levels.

Community
Mayfair fosters a vibrant school community through events and initiatives showcased on Mayfair News. Recent posts describe activities such as a World Book Day book fair, a Winter Show, and cross-curricular trips to Málaga cultural venues like Pompidou Málaga and OXO Museo del Videojuego Málaga. Student-led initiatives, debates, and performances also feature prominently, reflecting engagement across the school. These activities connect learning with the wider community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Mayfair offers a warm, family-focused learning environment. The classrooms are bright, spacious, and filled with natural light. Students are welcomed each day by friendly, experienced teachers who ensure every child feels safe, seen, and celebrated. Small class sizes and strong adult-to-child ratios help each student thrive.

Academic Facilities
Mayfair provides high-quality international education for ages 3 to 18 in Marbella and Estepona. The program emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized learning approach, with teachers able to assess progress accurately and provide timely interventions to support development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Summer Camp Marbella and Estepona runs from June 30 to July 25, 2025, and is designed for children ages 3 to 12. It offers educational adventures—from STEM activities and nature exploration to art projects and physical games—to ignite curiosity and creativity. The camp features a safe, nurturing environment with a low child-to-staff ratio, flexible scheduling (full-day and weekly options), and affordable pricing (1 day 50€, 1 week 250€, 2 weeks 475€, 3 weeks 675€, 4 weeks 875€), with lunch and materials included. It also emphasizes opportunities to make new friendships and develop social skills.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the Cambridge Pathway and is a Cambridge Examinations Centre for learners aged 3 to 19. The Lower Secondary curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Spanish Culture, French (From Stage 5), Global Perspectives, Arts, Physical Education, History, Geography, and Digital Literacy. The IGCSE programme offers Core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish) and Optional subjects (Art & Design, Business, Geography, Global Perspectives, History, IT, Physical Education). The A-Level programme offers Art & Design, Business, English, French, Global Perspectives, Law, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Spanish. The Cambridge Pathway prepares students for ongoing study at school, university and beyond.

Arts & Creative
Arts is a core subject in Lower Secondary and Art & Design is offered as an IGCSE optional subject. The A-Level programme includes Art & Design as well. Arts education is integrated within the international curriculum to develop creative expression alongside other disciplines.

Cultural & Language
The Mayfair community comprises over 30 nationalities, providing a rich social and cultural environment. The curriculum is built on the Cambridge Pathway and the British National Curriculum, offering an international framework. Languages include English and Spanish, with French available from Stage 5 and Spanish Culture included as a subject in Lower Secondary.

Social & Hobbies
Mentorship and Reading one-to-one programmes engage Upper Secondary students in supporting younger learners to develop reading skills in English and Spanish. The Summer Camp for ages 3 to 12 features activities such as STEM, nature exploration, arts and physical games, promoting learning through play. The Summer Camp runs from June 30 to July 25, with flexible attendance options and fees that include a picnic-style lunch and all materials.

Leadership & Professional
The mission aims to motivate, support and challenge each learner to maximise their strengths while fostering belonging and collaborative learning, within a community that hosts over 30 nationalities. Our mentoring and Reading one-to-one programmes involve Upper Secondary students helping younger peers, reinforcing leadership and peer-learning across the school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is a core subject in Lower Secondary, reflecting the school's commitment to wellness and physical development. Summer Camp activities include physical games and outdoor experiences that support wellbeing in a safe, supervised setting. The camp operates in a nurturing environment with a low child-to-staff ratio and includes a school lunch and materials.
Languages

Language Provision
The Cambridge Pathway is offered to students aged 3 to 18. Reading support is provided in English and Spanish through a Reading one-to-one programme. Upper secondary students participate in a Mentorship programme that supports reading in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Mayfair is the first international school offering the Cambridge Pathway to students aged 3 to 18 in Costa del Sol. The team helps families learn about the school's approaches to education and its academic and extra-curricular programmes and guides them through the stages of enrolment and the education of their child.
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