doris
Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
N

NovaSchool Sunland International

Spain, Malaga

Shortlist
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Chief Marketing Officer

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €6,706 - 7,742
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 749
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Novaschool Sunland International is a school in Málaga delivering a British International Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Foundation begins at age 3 in a bilingual Infant School, Novaschool Baby Sunland. Primary follows Key Stage 2 for ages 5 to 10, and Secondary for ages 11 to 16, with IGCSEs, while Sixth Form (ages 17 to 18) prepares students for Cambridge AS and A Levels. The curriculum aligns with Spanish ministry requirements, enabling access to Spanish and international universities and including a pathway to homologate studies in the Spanish system; there is a possibility to obtain a dual British-Spanish degree. 40,000-square-metre campus in the countryside features separate primary and secondary buildings, a laboratory, music room, café, and sports facilities such as a swimming pool, football, basketball, volleyball, and a cross-country circuit. An array of after-school activities and Lifestyle and Wellbeing clubs complements academic training, delivered by qualified staff worldwide.

sunland.novaschool.es

Crta. de Cártama Estación a Pizarra, s/n, 29580 Nueva Aljaima, Málaga, Spain

Vibes and Culture
The school has not added this information
The Essentials

NovaSchool Sunland International has 749 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located at Crta. De Cártama Estación a Pizarra, 29580, Cártama Estación, Spain, in the Málaga region, the Sunland campus spans 40,000 square meters of facilities surrounded by countryside. The catchment area covers the suburbs around the metropolitan area of Nueva Aljaima; the school operates nine bus routes across Málaga within about 30 km, with journeys of 45–60 minutes. A bus monitor accompanies students on each route, and routes serve Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín El Grande, Benalmádena, Cártama, Coín, Málaga, Pizarra and Torremolinos.

Stages
Foundation (3–4 years old); Primary/Key Stage 2 (5–10 years); Secondary/Key Stage 3 and 4 (11–16 years, IGCSE); Sixth Form/KS5 (17–18 years, pre-university with AS/A Levels).

Type
Private school in Málaga with a British Curriculum and the possibility to obtain a dual British-Spanish degree.

School day structure
Preschool and Reception: 9:30am–4:00pm; Years 1–6: 9:30am–4:15pm; Years 7–13: 9:30am–4:30pm. Morning Classroom is offered from 7:45am.

Bus service
Sunland provides transport with 9 bus routes across Málaga within a 30 km radius; journey times range from 45 to 60 minutes; a bus monitor accompanies students on each route and the routes include Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín El Grande, Benalmádena, Cártama, Coín, Málaga, Pizarra and Torremolinos.
Diving Deeper
The school has not added this information
Fees

Annual tuition at NovaSchool Sunland International ranges from EUR 6,706 to EUR 7,742 for 2026/27.

Enrolment / Application fees

- Enrolment fee (renewal for returning students): EUR 433.
- Enrolment fee (new students, one-off at admission): EUR 630.
- Timing: New students pay the enrolment fee at the time of enrolment; returning students pay the renewal enrolment fee in a single payment between 1 and 5 March each year. A commitment to remain for the full school year applies; if a pupil is withdrawn after 31 July a penalty of EUR 1,500 is charged immediately.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- Preschool and Reception: EUR 6,280 per year.
- Year 1 – Year 2: EUR 6,550 per year.
- Year 3 – Year 4: EUR 6,970 per year.
- Year 5 – Year 6: EUR 7,240 per year.
- Year 7 – Year 9: EUR 7,520 per year.
- Year 10 – Year 11: EUR 7,580 per year. (Note: Year 11 follows a different instalment schedule; see billing schedule.)
- Sixth Form (Years 12–13): EUR 7,632 per year.

- Canteen: the annual tuition figures above include the school canteen service valued at EUR 1,870 per year.

Per term and per-instalment breakdown (by year group)

Note: the school operates monthly instalments; for clarity the figures below show (A) a per-term estimate (annual divided by 3) and (B) the regular monthly instalment amount based on the school's billing schedules.

- Preschool & Reception
- Per term (annual ÷ 3): EUR 2,093.33.
- Monthly instalment (10 monthly instalments, Sep–Jun): EUR 628.00.

- Year 1 – Year 2
- Per term: EUR 2,183.33.
- Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 655.00.

- Year 3 – Year 4
- Per term: EUR 2,323.33.
- Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 697.00.

- Year 5 – Year 6
- Per term: EUR 2,413.33.
- Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 724.00.

- Year 7 – Year 9
- Per term: EUR 2,506.67.
- Monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 752.00.

- Year 10 – Year 11
- Per term: EUR 2,526.67.
- Monthly instalment for Year 10 (10 months): EUR 758.00.
- Monthly instalment for Year 11 (9 instalments, Sep–May): EUR 842.22.

- Sixth Form (Years 12–13)
- Per term: EUR 2,544.00.
- Monthly instalment (9 instalments, Sep–May): EUR 848.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular billing method: fees are collected by direct debit. Monthly direct-debit collections run from the 1st to the 5th of each month. For most year groups payments are taken over ten monthly instalments (September–June). Year 11 and Sixth Form instalments are collected over nine monthly instalments (September–May).
- Early-payment discounts for full-year payments: a 4% reduction applies to full-year payments made before 30 June; a 2% reduction applies to full-year payments made before 5 September.
- The annual school services and extracurricular services are contracted on an annual basis.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and offers day services only (transport, morning care, canteen, etc.).

Other costs and optional services

- Two-way school transport service (annual): EUR 1,850 per year (two-way service; subject to annual enrolment and deadlines).
- Morning service (aula matinal) from 07:45: EUR 65 per month (the school lists a morning-care charge in its rates information).
- Public/external examination fees (Years 11, Sixth Form and Checkpoint): charged separately and vary by subject.
- Textbooks and materials: textbooks are to be purchased by parents; a book service is available from Preschool to Year 9. School materials (stationery, project materials, etc.) are purchased by parents.
- Uniforms: compulsory for all pupils from Preschool through Year 13; uniforms are purchased from the school uniform shop (on-site and online).
- Canteen: included within the annual tuition package (included value EUR 1,870). Additional optional activities, trips and overnight immersion projects (Novaschool Nature Classroom) may incur separate charges when applicable.

Discounts and family reductions

- Third and subsequent children from the same family receive a 44% discount on school tuition fees (this discount excludes the annual canteen amount of EUR 1,870, which remains payable).
- Specific enrollment plans and other special discounts or agreements may be available under the school's special fees / enrollment plans.

Refunds and withdrawal charges

- Enrolment and fee commitments: enrolment is subject to a commitment to remain for the whole school year. If a pupil is withdrawn after 31 July a penalty of EUR 1,500 is charged immediately. (The school's published rates specify this withdrawal penalty.)
- Public/external exam fees and certain trip charges are billed separately and are not necessarily refundable; specific refund conditions for trips, services or exam fees are applied according to the terms for each service.

Payment methods and options

- Regular recurring payments are collected by direct debit on the 1st–5th of each month.
- Full-year payments are accepted and qualify for the stated early-payment discounts when paid by the deadlines listed.
- Additional services (transport, morning care, exams, trips, books, uniforms) are charged separately and are payable according to the school's invoicing for those services.
Academics

NovaSchool Sunland International teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Novaschool Sunland International follows a British International Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, with an adapted programme in courses equivalent to Spanish Secondary and Baccalaureate that allows students to obtain IGCSEs and A Levels through Cambridge and to homologate their studies to the Spanish university system. Foundation starts at age 3 (Preschool) and ends at age 4 (Reception); a bilingual Infant School, Novaschool Baby Sunland, supports early English learning. Key Stage 2 (ages 5-10) covers Years 1-6, Key Stage 3 and 4 (ages 11-16) provide IGCSEs, and Sixth Form (ages 17-18) follows the Cambridge International Examinations for AS/A Levels. The British curriculum is aligned with Spanish ministry requirements and the school enables access to both Spanish and international universities. The campus has 40,000 square meters of facilities surrounded by countryside.

Higher Education Progression
Sixth Form follows the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum, obtaining AS / A Levels. Students decide whether to pursue Spanish or foreign universities, with study plans adapted in Years 12 and 13 to their future goals. The school also hosts UNITOUR university fairs in Málaga to support higher education progression.
Wellbeing
The school has not added this information
Parent Experience
The school has not added this information
Facilities
The school has not added this information
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school has not added this information
Languages
The school has not added this information
Reputation
The school has not added this information
Admissions

Admissions
Novaschool Sunland International welcomes students between the ages of 3 and 18 whose needs can be served by the School, regardless of race, nationality or religion. Admission decisions are determined by the Principal in consultation with the Heads of Primary and Secondary and families seeking admission for their child(ren) and should make an appointment with them via the school secretary. It is sometimes possible and desirable by prior agreement for a prospective student to spend a day at the school. Admission is based on previous school reports and references and a statement from the parents and a self-written essay (for students aged 8 and above). The School seeks to admit students of good academic ability, with the appropriate motivation and self-disciplinary skills to participate in and benefit from an international education. All students are eligible for admission if it is believed that the school can meet their particular needs. Students with learning difficulties who meet the above criteria may apply. If a student requires the help of a support teacher, this will incur an additional charge that reflects the costs to the School. All children whose native language is not English and who are older than 10 years must take an oral and written assessment to determine whether they can be admitted. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support may be recommended and can be available to a limited number of students in the school but at additional cost to parents. Students are admitted throughout the year, subject to the availability of places. Applications are normally considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Siblings may be given priority provided the school is given at least two terms notice. Otherwise sibling admissions are subject to the availability of space in the class. Where a class is full a waiting list will be created, again on a strictly first-come basis. Placement in all classes will be made on the basis of the student's previous record and the assessment of the school. The initial placement is tentative, and the school may advise a change of class after the student's abilities have been thoroughly observed. Year level placement is normally always on the basis of chronological age. If a student is not placed in a year by age it is because his/her level of emotional and social development and/or academic ability does not warrant it. Year placement is the prerogative of the Principal upon consultation with staff, parents and others concerned.

Waitlist
Where a class is full a waiting list will be created, on a strictly first-come basis.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Spain View all schools in Malaga View all schools in Spain British curriculum schools in Spain Open days & tours in Malaga What is the British curriculum? View all schools Search all schools
doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
About
Parent Guide
Transparency Charter
Privacy Notice Terms of Use Cookies Notice Cookie Preferences
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.