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Saint George's School Marbella

Spain, Málaga

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 8 years
Pupil numbers 45
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Saint George's School Marbella offers British-style education with Spanish curriculum component for children aged 3 to 8. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum, taught in English by teachers whose first language is English, with regular Ofsted-aligned standards. A stand-alone Spanish Junta de Andalucía programme covers Spanish language, maths and science, delivered by qualified Spanish teachers. Reading and phonics support is provided in English, and after-school activities are conducted in English; additional reading and phonics sessions and Spanish instruction occur 2–3 times per week. The school is jointly recognised by the British Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. Facilities include a homey environment, one classroom per age group, an enclosed outdoor pool used in June and September, a vegetable garden, and an on-site dining room serving a locally sourced menu. The staff-to-child ratio exceeds requirements, with qualified teachers and a supportive, bilingual learning community.

Urb. Cortijo Blanco, C/Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 11, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella, Málaga, Spain

The Essentials

Saint George's School Marbella has 45 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Marbella, Málaga, Spain. Located in San Pedro de Alcántara (Cortijo Blanco). Address: Urb. Cortijo Blanco, C/Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Nº11, Marbella.

Stages
Early Years (Kindergarten & Reception); Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2); Key Stage 2 (Year 3).

Type
Private school offering a British-style education with a Spanish curriculum component.

Additional learning support
Individual support with reading and phonics.

Country affiliation
British and Spanish.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
On-site dining room and kitchen; healthy menu with locally sourced products.

Governance and Ownership
Owned and directed by Andrew and María José Mardlin, who founded Saint George's School Marbella in 1996. It is jointly recognised by the British Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.
Fees
Application fees

- Published amount: Not publicly available. The school does not publish an application or registration fee schedule online for the current academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Published amounts by year group: Not publicly available. Saint George's School Marbella does not provide a public termly or annual tuition schedule for its year groups (Early Years / Reception / Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2) for the current academic year. Parents are asked to request fee schedules directly from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published billing schedule: Not publicly available. There is no publicly posted standard billing cadence (termly, monthly, number of instalments, deadlines, or penalties) on the school's published pages. The site's FAQ and program pages direct enquiries about prices and related arrangements to the school.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding: Not applicable. The school's published information describes Early Years and Key Stage classes (Early Years through Year 3) and facilities consistent with a day-school model; there is no indication of boarding provision or boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (meals, uniform, clubs, trips, materials, transport, after-school care, extra-curricular)

- Meal / dining charges: Not publicly listed. The school notes it has an on-site dining room and kitchen and a healthy menu, but it does not publish meal pricing or whether lunch is included in tuition.
- After-school activities and clubs: Prices are not published; FAQ explicitly states to contact the school for prices for after-school activities.
- Uniform, school trips, curriculum materials, transport or other ancillary charges: No published fee schedule is available for these items. Parents should obtain itemised costs directly from the school.

Refund information

- Published refund policy for fees or deposits: Not publicly available. There is no publicly posted refund or cancellation policy for registration, deposits, tuition refunds, or similar items on the school's published pages.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, instalments)

- Published payment methods: Not publicly available. No explicit list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, instalments by standing order, etc.) is published on the school pages. Parents should confirm acceptable payment methods and any administrative fees directly with the school.

Brief summary of findings and next step for parents (factual)

- The school does not publish an itemised fee schedule (application fee, tuition per term/year by year group, billing timetable, payment methods, refund policy, or ancillary charges) for the current academic year in publicly viewable pages; directory listings also note that fees are not made public for 2025/2026. Parents requiring exact figures, instalment options, or written fee schedules will need to request that information directly from the school's admissions/office contacts.

- Contact details shown on the school's published pages: Email info@saintgeorgesmarbella.es and telephone +34-952 786 606 for fee schedules and payment terms.
Academics

Saint George's School Marbella teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 8.

Curriculum
The school uses a British Curriculum taught in English, with classes conducted in English by teachers whose first language is English. The British curriculum is aligned with British educational standards and is regularly inspected by Ofsted. The Spanish Curriculum (Junta de Andalucía) is taught as a stand-alone subject in Spanish by qualified Spanish teachers, covering language, maths and science. Reading and phonics support is provided in English, with after-school activities conducted in English. Spanish language, culture, maths and science are also taught in Spanish, with additional reading and phonics sessions 2–3 times per week and after-school activities in Spanish. The school serves children aged 3 to 8 years.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social-emotional development and personal skills, including confidence, self-esteem, a positive attitude, kindness to others, and an enjoyment of learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school delivers a comprehensive education in English to all students. All classes are taught in English by teachers whose first language is English, and after-school activities are conducted in English, supporting both native and non-native speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a warm, nurturing environment that promotes physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, supporting students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and child protection. A safeguarding policy exists, with a designated safeguarding lead and regular staff training, and the policy is reviewed annually; the policy is available to parents upon request.
Parent Experience

History
St. George's School Marbella was founded in 1996 by Andrew and María José Mardlin in the Cortijo Blanco area near Marbella. Their aim was to provide a top-quality British-style education for children aged 3 to 8 while giving the Spanish language the importance it deserves. Since opening with 45 pupils, the school has grown and now serves pupils up to the age of 8, with dedicated academic and auxiliary staff who share the founders' philosophy. The children work within the British National Curriculum and the Spanish Education Law, and past students have transferred to English or Spanish language schools locally and abroad. St. George's School is jointly recognised by the British Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Facilities provide a 'home from home' environment with appropriate outdoor playgrounds and 1 classroom per age group. There is an enclosed outdoor swimming pool used in June and September. There is a vegetable garden and an on-site dining room and kitchen serving a healthy menu with locally sourced products. The staff-to-child ratio exceeds requirements, and teachers are fully qualified and dedicated.

Sports Facilities
Enclosed outdoor swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
St. George's School is jointly recognised by the British Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. Education is delivered in English, aligned with British standards and taught by teachers whose first language is English; reading and phonics support is provided, and after-school activities are conducted in English. Spanish Curriculum follows the Junta de Andalucía for language, maths and science, with classes taught in Spanish by qualified Spanish teachers and extra reading and phonics support 2-3 times per week. The school serves children aged 3 to 8 in a safe, nurturing environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Robotics; Move It!; Ballet; Chinese Mandarin; Homework Club; Music and Dance; Creative Arts; Extra Spanish; Bible Stories; Environmental Studies; Spanish Stories; Games Club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers a British Curriculum in English, aligning with British educational standards. All classes are taught by qualified teachers who have English as their first language and whose instruction is conducted solely in English. The school is regularly inspected by Ofsted to ensure standards are met. The curriculum includes a Spanish language component and targeted reading and phonics support, with after-school activities offered in English for both native and non-native speakers.

Arts & Creative
The curriculum emphasises the arts as part of a well-rounded education. After-school clubs include Creative Arts and Music & Dance, and Ballet is taught by a member of the International Dance Teachers' Association. These clubs provide opportunities for artistic exploration through visual arts, drama, rhythm, and performance.

Cultural & Language
Spanish language, culture, maths and science are taught as stand-alone subjects following the Junta de Andalucía curriculum, with Spanish classes delivered by qualified Spanish nationals. Mandarin Chinese is offered through after-school clubs, reflecting a commitment to bilingual and intercultural learning.

Social & Hobbies
Saint George's runs an extensive after-school programme of optional activities that run for one hour at the end of the school day. Activities include Robotics, Move It! (dance), Ballet, Chinese, Homework Club, Music and Dance, Creative Arts, Extra Spanish, Bible Stories, Environmental Studies, Spanish Stories, and Games Club, with some clubs free and others available at an additional cost.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a home-from-home environment with outdoor playgrounds, one classroom per age group, and an enclosed outdoor swimming pool (June and September). A vegetable garden, on-site dining room and kitchen with a healthy menu using locally sourced products, and staff-to-child ratios exceeding requirements support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students.
Languages

Language Provision
St. George's School is jointly recognised by the British Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. English-language instruction is provided through the British Curriculum for children aged 3 to 8. Spanish-language instruction is provided through the Spanish Curriculum, with classes taught entirely in Spanish, and Spanish art and music included in the curriculum. Extra reading and phonics support is provided 2–3 times per week beyond timetabled classes, and after-school activities are offered in Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
The school delivers a British Curriculum taught in English for children aged 3 to 8. English is the language of instruction in all classes, taught by teachers whose first language is English. The school also provides a Spanish Curriculum following the Junta de Andalucía, with classes taught entirely in Spanish. After-school activities are offered in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Contact number: +34-952 786 606.
School Events
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