Brave Generation Academy - Marbella vs NovaSchool Sunland International

	B Brave Generation Academy - Marbella Malaga, Spain	N NovaSchool Sunland International Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,700 - 11,940	Fees / year €6,706 - 7,742
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 30	Pupils 749
Typical class size	Typical class size 30	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Portuguese	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Marbella hub is located in Centro Comercial La Colonia, Marbella. It is a five-minute drive from Marbella city centre.	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	Stages Secondary Education; choose between British International or US curriculum.	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).
School type	School type International education hub offering a hybrid learning model with 24/7 access to learning.	School type Private school in Málaga with a British Curriculum and the possibility to obtain a dual British-Spanish degree.
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School day structure	School day structure Hybrid learning model with flexible scheduling and 24/7 access to learning.	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 details	Bus service details —	Bus service details 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.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / One-time fees - Admissions fee: EUR 1,650 (charged prior to enrolment). - For families choosing the “Own Curriculum” (Hub Attendance) option, there is no Admissions fee. Tuition fees (per month and implied annual totals by curriculum) - British International Curriculum: EUR 704 per month (12 monthly payments). Implied annual tuition: EUR 8,448. - American Core Curriculum: EUR 995 per month (12 monthly payments). Implied annual tuition: EUR 11,940. AP (Advanced Placement) courses carry an additional charge of EUR 650 per AP course. - Own Curriculum / Hub Attendance: EUR 475 per month (12 monthly payments). Implied annual tuition: EUR 5,700. This option includes Hub access and Learning Coach support and does not carry the Admissions fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - Admissions fee is payable before enrolment is confirmed. - Regular tuition is billed as 12 monthly instalments for the academic year (monthly billing). - A Registration Renewal Fee of EUR 500 is payable after the completion of the learner's first 12 months and on subsequent 12-month anniversaries. - An upfront payment option is available: paying 12 months in advance qualifies for a 3% discount on the total yearly fee. Sibling discounts are offered (discounts listed as 5% and 7.5% off the total monthly fee). Boarding / accommodation - Boarding is not applicable to the Brave Generation Academy hub model in Spain. Learners attend local co-learning Hubs (locations include Marbella and Valencia); there is no published boarding programme or boarding fee. Other costs and additional fees - AP course surcharge (American curriculum): EUR 650 per AP course. - Registration Renewal Fee: EUR 500 after each 12-month period of enrolment. - Hub Attendance option (Own Curriculum) is a paid monthly option (EUR 475/month) that covers Hub access and Learning Coach support; any other third-party curriculum or exam-entry fees (if required) may incur separate charges (no separate uniform or standard material fee is published). Refund information - No explicit public refund or detailed withdrawal/refund schedule is published alongside the Spain fee schedule. Refund terms and conditions, if any, are not provided in the publicly available fee summary. Families should note that the Admissions Fee and other non‑recurring charges may be treated separately from tuition in any refund assessment. Fee payment options - Payment for enrolment and programme fees is handled through the admissions/payment process: applicants receive a personalised fee invoice and a payment link as part of the admissions follow-up; proof of payment is required to finalise enrolment. The published admissions procedure indicates payment via the provided payment link and submission of proof of payment. Specific accepted payment instruments (for example, which card networks or bank transfer details) are not listed in the public fee pages. Discounts and reductions - Sibling discounts: listed discounts of 5% and 7.5% off the total monthly fee (applied as indicated in the fee policy). - Upfront payment discount: 3% off the total yearly fee when paying 12 months in advance. Brief note on published detail and limitations - The publicly published Spain fee schedule presents pricing by curriculum and by monthly instalment rather than by specific school year or grade-level fees. No grade-by-grade or term-by-term breakdowns are provided, and no explicit published refund schedule or exhaustive list of accepted payment methods is shown in the available fee documents. Where a per-grade or per-term breakdown, or an explicit refund policy, is required for database entry, those items are not available in the published fee summary and would need confirmation from admissions.	Fee details 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.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the British International Curriculum or the US curriculum.	Curriculum details 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.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by Pearson, enabling Learners to apply to top universities worldwide.	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.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Watch Our Overview Video. The video highlights BGA's flexible learning model and the available pathways. It explains how learning is structured and what families can expect throughout the admissions journey. It serves as a starting point for decision-making. 2. Book a Call or Meeting with our Admissions Team. Chat with the Admissions Team to learn more about BGA, align expectations, and schedule a trial day if desired. A link to schedule a meeting or a call is provided. The meeting helps families understand fit and next steps. 3. Schedule a Trial Day. Learners and parents are encouraged to experience a BGA Hub to see the environment, meet Learning Coaches, and sense the learning atmosphere. A trial day can be arranged in person or virtually as available. 4. Fill Out the Application Form. Submitting the form triggers an email with a summary of the Admissions Process, a link to a detailed Admissions Guide (curriculum, fees, FAQs), and a link to book the onboarding meeting with the academic team. 5. Attend an Onboarding Meeting with Our Team. The onboarding meeting reviews the learner's academic history, determines placement at BGA, discusses the learning pathway in more detail, and clarifies questions. 6. Complete Full Enrolment. After onboarding, contracts and invoices are issued; upon contract and payment completion, an official enrolment confirmation is issued. 7. Get Ready for Day One. Instructions are provided to help learners start their journey with confidence.	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.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Where a class is full a waiting list will be created, on a strictly first-come basis.
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