Creators International School vs Queens British Grammar School

	C Creators International School Malaga, Spain	Q Queens British Grammar School Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €16,500 - 19,500	Fees / year €7,320 - 17,720
Age range	Age range 7 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 120	Pupils 110
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Avenida Huerta de Rufino, S/N, 29679, Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. The school sits in the hills of southern Spain.	Location Queens British Grammar School is located at Avenida Costa Galera 34, Estepona, Malaga, 29693, Spain. The campus is situated in Estepona on the Costa del Sol. It is accessible by local roads and is served by two school bus routes from Marbella and Sotogrande.
Stages	Stages Ages 7 to 18.	Stages Foundation and Primary; Secondary; A Level.
School type	School type STEM-focused international school with day and boarding programmes.	School type The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British curriculum affiliation (UK IGCSE and A-Levels).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School starts at 08:45. Registration and form time run 08:45–09:00. Mid-morning break is 10:30–11:00. Lunch is 13:15–14:00. School finishes at 15:30, with clubs from 15:30–16:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Queens offers two bus services from Marbella and Sotogrande, running Monday to Friday during term times, twice daily. The buses are air-conditioned, no-smoking, insured and regularly serviced. The cost for a place on the school bus is EUR 1000 per term (three terms per year). The bus fee is non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances the bus service may not run; notice will be given in advance.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Admissions Fees - Admissions & Evaluation Fee: €150, non‑refundable and non‑transferable; due before the entrance test. - Enrolment Fee: €500, non‑refundable on acceptance but deductible from the Tuition Fee for the first term. - Endowment Fee: one‑time, non‑refundable €750 due on acceptance. - Re‑enrolment Fee: €500 per student payable each year to secure a place for the following academic year; deductible from the first term's Tuition Fee for that year and payable according to the school payment schedule. Tuition Fees (by year group; amounts shown as annual and split by the three invoiced instalments) - Years 3 to 6: Annual Tuition Fee €15,000 — Term 1 €6,000; Term 2 €6,000; Term 3 €3,000. - Years 7 to 10: Annual Tuition Fee €18,000 — Term 1 €7,200; Term 2 €7,200; Term 3 €3,600. Boarding Fees (for students in Years 7 to 10) - Boarding options (figures shown as annual amounts that include tuition plus boarding): - Termly full boarding (7 days/week during term dates): Annual amount €50,500 (this figure is presented as the combined boarding plus tuition package). - Weekly boarding (5 days / 4 nights per week during term dates): Annual amount €44,000 (this figure is presented as the combined boarding plus tuition package). - Guardianship Fee (optional for full boarders): €2,500 per year. - Boarding inclusions (no additional charge unless specified): tuition, textbooks and basic course materials; ensuite shared accommodation (with some single rooms for senior students); meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner); supervised supported study time; university and career guidance; supervised access to campus sports and study facilities; a programme of weekend activities (some specialist activities may carry a supplement); scheduled Malaga airport 2‑way transfers for full boarders; laundry services; and a school group medical insurance option (medical insurance is compulsory for boarding students). Other costs and compulsory extras - Transport for day students: annual two‑way service €1,800; annual one‑way service €1,200. Instalments for transport are invoiced according to the school's term instalment schedule. - Lunch for day students (compulsory): Annual €1,500 — Term 1 €600; Term 2 €600; Term 3 €300. - Additional services liable to extra fees (examples): specialist or external examination fees (e.g., IGCSE, A‑Level), additional specialist learning or language support, after‑school care, specialist extra‑curricular activities, off‑campus school trips (except non‑specialist weekend trips and activities for termly boarding students), and compulsory medical insurance for boarding students. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition Fees and Boarding Fees are invoiced in three instalments and should be settled according to the payment schedule unless the full year is paid in advance. Instalment due dates are: Term 1 — at the time of enrolment; Term 2 — 12 December 2025; Term 3 — 12 March 2026. The re‑enrolment fee due date is 13 April 2026 for the following school year. - A 3% discount on tuition is available for payment of the full annual tuition fee at the time of first enrolment or re‑enrolment for the following school year. A 3% sibling discount is available on the tuition fee for a second or subsequent child. Founding Family fee reductions (already reflected in the figures above where applicable) include a 20% reduction in tuition for the first year and a 50% reduction in both the Endowment Fee and the Admissions & Evaluation Fee for the first year. Refunds, withdrawal and non‑refundables - Admissions & Evaluation Fee, Enrolment Fee and Endowment Fee are non‑refundable. - If a student withdraws, the following charges apply (fees shown are proportions of the annual tuition and boarding fees plus the non‑refundable admissions fees): - Withdrawal from first school day to 31 October: pay 1/3 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal from 1 November to 31 December: pay 1/2 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal from 1 January to 28 February: pay 2/3 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal after 1 March: pay the full annual tuition (no reduction). - Tuition and Boarding Fees already paid for any term are non‑refundable if the student attends any classes in that term; there is no discount for delayed enrolment during a term. Written notice of permanent withdrawal should be given one term in advance; failure to provide the required notice makes the fees for the following term due. Fee payment options and banking details - Payment methods accepted: credit/debit card in person at the School Office (cash is not accepted), online card payments via Stripe, and bank transfer. - Bank transfer details provided for payments by bank transfer: Account Name Atraria Inmuebles, S.L.; IBAN ES08 2100 1310 6102 0024 7517; Bank CAIXABANK; SWIFT/BIC CAIXESBBXXX.	Fee details Application / Joining Fee - Joining (registration) fee: EUR 1,500 per pupil. This fee is one-time and non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (full annual and three-term breakdown) - Foundation (Age 3–4): Annual fee EUR 7,320. Term payments (three-term schedule): Autumn EUR 2,928; Spring EUR 2,196; Summer EUR 2,196. Annual payment with 5% discount: EUR 6,954 (discounted equivalents by term shown in published schedule). - Stage 4–5 (Age 4–5): (Discounted/alternative row shown in published schedule) Annual payment with 5% discount: EUR 6,954; discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 2,782; Spring EUR 2,086; Summer EUR 2,086. (Full/standard annual/term figures are shown for each year group in the published fee schedule). - Year 1 (Age 5–6): Annual fee EUR 8,450. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,380; Spring EUR 2,535; Summer EUR 2,535. Annual payment with 5% discount: EUR 8,027 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 3,211; Spring EUR 2,408; Summer EUR 2,408). - Year 2 (Age 6–7): Annual fee EUR 8,450 (standard row shows EUR 8,450 in layout; discounted annual shown as EUR 8,027 with term splits Autumn EUR 3,211; Spring EUR 2,408; Summer EUR 2,408). - Year 3 (Age 7–8): Annual fee EUR 9,480. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,792; Spring EUR 2,844; Summer EUR 2,844. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 4 (Age 8–9): Annual fee EUR 9,006. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,602; Spring EUR 2,702; Summer EUR 2,702. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 5 (Age 9–10): Annual fee EUR 9,790. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,916; Spring EUR 2,937; Summer EUR 2,937. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 6 (Age 10–11): Annual fee EUR 9,300. Term payments: Autumn EUR 3,720; Spring EUR 2,790; Summer EUR 2,790. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 7 (Age 11–12): Annual fee EUR 13,290. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,316; Spring EUR 3,987; Summer EUR 3,987. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 8 (Age 12–13): Annual fee EUR 12,626. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,050; Spring EUR 3,788; Summer EUR 3,788. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 9 (Age 13–14): Annual fee EUR 14,010. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,604; Spring EUR 4,203; Summer EUR 4,203. Discounted annual example in the published schedule: EUR 13,310 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 5,324; Spring EUR 3,993; Summer EUR 3,993). - Year 10 (Age 14–15): Annual fee EUR 14,730. Term payments: Autumn EUR 5,892; Spring EUR 4,419; Summer EUR 4,419. Discounted annual example in the published schedule: EUR 13,994 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 5,598; Spring EUR 4,198; Summer EUR 4,198). - Year 11 (Age 15–16): Annual fee EUR 15,760. Term payments: Autumn EUR 6,304; Spring EUR 4,728; Summer EUR 4,728. Discounted annual example in the published schedule: EUR 14,972 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 5,988; Spring EUR 4,492; Summer EUR 4,492). - Year 12 (Age 16–18): Annual fee EUR 17,720. Term payments: Autumn EUR 7,088; Spring EUR 5,316; Summer EUR 5,316. (Discounted 5% equivalents are shown in the published schedule.) - Year 13: Annual discounted figure shown in the published schedule: EUR 16,834 (discounted term equivalents: Autumn EUR 6,734; Spring EUR 5,050; Summer EUR 5,050). The published schedule shows the Year 12/13 structure and discounted values together. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: Fees are billed either termly (three-term payments) or as a single annual payment. A 5% discount applies for a single annual payment. Fees are subject to an annual increase. - Term payment due dates (must be paid prior to the start of each term): - Autumn term: due before June 30. - Spring term: due before January 2. - Summer term: due before April 1. - Minimum enrolment expectation: Each registered child is expected to remain at the school for a minimum of one full academic year. Where a child is withdrawn before the end of the academic year, no refund of fees will be made. Annual payments are non‑refundable if the student is withdrawn after payment. Permanent exclusion carries no refund. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a provision in the published school information; no boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day school with optional services (for example, lunch and bus). Other costs and fees - School bus: EUR 975 per term for the Marbella–Estepona service. The bus fee is payable termly in advance and is non‑refundable. - School lunches: A daily cooked school lunch service is offered as an optional, chargeable service; specific meal pricing is not listed in the published fee schedule. Packed lunches are permitted. - School uniform (items available from school reception; school does not profit from uniform sales). Representative item prices: - School cap: EUR 15.00 - School shirt / blue blouse: EUR 25.00 - School long trousers / skirt / jumper / cardigan: EUR 25.00 (each, depending on item) - School pinafore dress: EUR 30.00 - School blazer: EUR 50.00 - Campus jacket: EUR 40.00 (small) / EUR 50.00 (large) - P.E. shorts / P.E. tee shirt: EUR 15.00 - P.E. sweater / tracksuit trousers: EUR 25.00 - Polo shirt: EUR 20.00. - After-school clubs and other optional activities: Available for an additional fee per term; specific charges are not itemised in the published schedule. - Sibling discounts: A tuition discount of 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child (and further details as published) is available. Refund information - The joining fee (EUR 1,500) is explicitly non‑refundable. - If a child is withdrawn before the end of the academic year, no refund of fees will be given. - Where an annual payment has been made, no refund will be given if the student is withdrawn after that payment. - Fees are not refundable in the case of permanent exclusion under the school behaviour policy. - The bus fee is non‑refundable once paid for the term. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule specifies that fees may be paid termly or annually and gives due dates and discount terms; the schedule does not give a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, card, bank transfer, international payment provider) in the published fees document. Parents should use the school's admissions or administration contact for the school's accepted payment methods.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Creators International School offers a bespoke STEM-focused curriculum that blends a structured extended program drawn from global curricula. The Primary School sparks curiosity by integrating core subjects—languages, mathematics, sciences, and social studies—with the arts and physical education to support holistic development. The Middle School provides English, Spanish, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, history, geography, and the arts with a strong emphasis on STEM, fostering inquiry and critical thinking. The High School centers on a robust STEM foundation, enriched by English and electives, and includes entrepreneurship, economics, public speaking, and university preparation. The curriculum extends beyond Cambridge examinations, drawing elements from various global curricula to promote mastery and university readiness, with a focus on inquiry-based, mastery-oriented learning. Classes are small, with a maximum of 12 students per class, and students write Cambridge IGCSE and A-level examinations. Language of instruction is English; Spanish is offered as a second language.	Curriculum details Foundation and Primary; Secondary (IGCSE); and A-Level programmes. The IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. The syllabuses for A-Levels prepare learners for university study and are recognised by universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Maximum class size is 12 per class.	Student teacher ratio Intentionally small class sizes.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University preparation focuses on global access to leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world. Personalised coaching supports entrance tests such as SATs and STEP, and guidance for writing personal essays and preparing for admissions interviews. The programme aims to prepare students to thrive in higher education and beyond.	Higher education progression A-Level syllabuses prepare learners for university study, and universities worldwide value and recognise these qualifications.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Scholarship program offers academic excellence scholarships, STEM-specific bursaries, international student grants, and a transparent, inclusive application process to nurture gifted students regardless of financial background.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Day students (Year 3–Year 10, ages 7–14) and boarding students (Year 7–Year 10, ages 11–14) are admitted at Creators International School in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. The curriculum is delivered in English, with Spanish language lessons and language support for students for whom English is a second or foreign language. The school operates as a STEM-focused day and boarding school and leads to British examinations. The admissions process consists of five steps: Enquiry; Mathematics Entrance Test (in-person or online) after paying the Admissions and Evaluation Fee; a School Visit and Evaluation with the student and parents; completion of the online Application Form; and Acceptance, followed by payment of the Enrolment Fee and Endowment Fee and the start of tuition and boarding fees. Stage 2 requires international boarding students to provide the necessary visa documents, health records, previous school reports, and any relevant assessments. The school may place applicants in a Waiting Pool if there are no vacancies; the Waiting Pool is reviewed whenever a vacancy arises. Preference may be given to siblings. Applications for admission are accepted from February 2024 for the 2025–2026 academic year; registering interest for the 2026–2027 academic year began on February 26, 2024.	Admissions Contact the administration to arrange a visit to Queens British Grammar School. The administration will arrange the visit for you. The Headteacher will personally show you around the facilities and explain how the school will support your child's education. This visit provides an opportunity to ask questions and see the environment first hand. The school is open to children of all nationalities aged 4 to 16. If a child has limited English, the school will place them in an Intensive English Class dedicated to bringing them up to the standard to join mainstream classes, planned and assessed by the class teacher. The Intensive English Class aims to prepare pupils to join mainstream classes. The school teaches in English and follows the English national curriculum. Spanish is a compulsory subject; other European languages are offered as options and some additional languages are available as extra-curricular activities. The SEN framework supports pupils through Assess, Plan, Do, Review with a Provision map, 1:1 support where needed, and access to ICT and adapted equipment. Queens British Grammar School has a limited number of places; each child registering is expected to stay at the school for a minimum of one academic year. A non-refundable joining fee of 1,500€ per child covers registration administration fees, visa letters and Head Teacher interviews. Term fees must be paid prior to the start of each term: Autumn term due before 30 June, Spring term due before 2 January, Summer term due before 1 April. Where an annual payment is made, no refunds are given if the student withdraws; in the case of permanent exclusion, no refunds are given. Queens British Grammar School is fully inclusive and welcomes pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.
Scholarships	Scholarships Academic excellence scholarships; STEM-specific bursaries; international student grants; transparent, inclusive application processes; Creators International School identifies and nurtures exceptional talent regardless of financial background.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist A Waiting Pool is used when there are no vacancies for the relevant year group, and the pool is reviewed each time a vacancy arises.	Waitlist —
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