Deutsche Schule Malaga vs Torrequebrada International College

	D Deutsche Schule Malaga Malaga, Spain	T Torrequebrada International College Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,255 - 6,750	Fees / year €4,180 - 5,680
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 799
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language German, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1898	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Deutsche Schule Málaga is located at C. Velazquez, 1-5, 29612 Ojón, Málaga. It sits on the Costa del Sol in Málaga province. Nine bus lines cover the Málaga–Estepona coast, and student transport is GPS-tracked.	Location Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain (Calle Ronda del Golf Este 7-11, 29639 Benalmádena, Málaga)
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Grundschule (primary); Sekundarstufe I (lower secondary); Oberstufe / Sekundarstufe II (upper secondary).	Stages Infant PYP; Primary PYP; Secondary MYP; Baccalaureate DP
School type	School type Independent private school that belongs to the worldwide network of official German overseas schools and is staffed and financially supported by Germany. It is recognized by both the German and Spanish Ministries of Education.	School type International Baccalaureate World School offering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP)
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities are represented in the educational community
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Intensive language support in the Kindergarten; German as a Foreign Language from Grade 1; Förder- und Forderunterricht in Deutsch und Mathematik (remedial and advanced support), including support for dyslexia/dyscalculia and gifted education; pedagogische Zweitkräfte in core subjects.	Additional learning support Psycho-educational guidance and first aid services: a Psycho-educational Guidance Office handles pupil care, teacher support, observation, diagnosis and follow-up; university orientation tests for High School pupils; guidance talks for parents; first aid service with health education projects and emergency protocols
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany; affiliated with the official network of German overseas schools.	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school operates as a two-stream, open all-day school with an optional afternoon program.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Transport is provided by Avanza (Portillo) with GPS tracking. Eleven buses cover the coast from Málaga city to Estepona. Morning and afternoon departures are offered (first at 14:45, second at 16:25 on weekdays), with detailed routes for the individual lines.	Bus service details Transport is provided as part of the school services; Transport is listed as a service at Primary
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and deposit fees - One-time enrollment (Aufnahmegebühr) per student: €1,400.00. - One-time security deposit (Kaution) per family: €1,500.00. The deposit is not interest-bearing and is refundable under the school's stated conditions. One-off and general annual charges - Student accident insurance (annual): €40.00. - Teaching materials contribution (Lehrmittelbeitrag, annual): €100.00. - Classroom trips / accompanying activities (annual): €55.00. - Final exam (Abitur / Reifeprüfung) contribution: €100.00. - Spanish language support for new entrants (up to 2 school years): €950.00. Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and installment plan) - Kindergarten and preschool: Annual fee €7,085.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €708.50. School meals included for these groups. - Year 1: Annual fee €6,760.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €676.00. School meals included. - Years 2–6: Annual fee €5,415.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €541.50. - Years 7–9: Annual fee €5,720.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €572.00. - Years 10–11: Annual fee €6,405.00 — payable in 10 monthly instalments of €640.50. - Year 12: Annual fee €6,405.00 — payable in 8 monthly instalments of €800.63. IT and device contributions - Classes 8–11: iPad contribution €190.00 — alternatively payable as 10 monthly instalments of €19.00. - Class 12: iPad contribution €190.00 — alternatively payable as 8 monthly instalments of €23.75. School transport (bus) fees Annual fee and equivalent monthly amount by route: - Elviria, Monumento de la Paz - Víbora: Annual €1,500.00 — monthly €150.00. - La Reserva – El Faro / Ricmar – Bahía de Marbella: Annual €1,845.00 — monthly €184.50. - Mezquita – Higuerón / Arco Marbella - Alzambra: Annual €1,895.00 — monthly €189.50. - Torrequebrada – Málaga / N. Andalucía - Estepona: Annual €2,065.00 — monthly €206.50. School meals - Annual meal contribution (for Classes 2–12): €1,325.00 — monthly equivalent €132.50. (Note: meals are included for Kindergarten and Year 1 as stated under those year-group fees.) Other potential costs - School uniform: School uniform is mandatory and is supplied through the school's designated uniform supplier. Specific uniform rules and the supplier are designated by the school. - Additional separate charges may apply for excursions, extracurricular activities, canteen, school transport and other optional services. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: Tuition is charged monthly in advance and collected by direct debit from the bank account designated for this purpose. Collection occurs on the 5th day of the month by bank direct debit. Cash payment of tuition fees is not accepted. - Instalment counts: Most year groups are billed as 10 monthly instalments; Year 12 uses 8 instalments. The instalment amounts shown above reflect those schedules. - Annual-payment option: Parents may pay the entire year's tuition in a single advance payment; in that case the deposit requirement is waived. The annual invoice must be paid by bank transfer by 15 August following receipt of the annual invoice. - Late payment penalties: A monthly reminder fee of €10 is charged for any payment default. Overdue interest is charged at 15% per annum from the first day of delinquency until payment. Payments are allocated to the oldest outstanding invoices. Repeated non-payment may lead to immediate exclusion from school attendance and withholding of school reports until outstanding amounts are settled. - Bank details for transfers (account holder shown by the school): IBAN ES26 0049 0670 3820 1099 2216, BIC/SWIFT BSCHESMMXXX. Direct-debit collection is the standard payment method. Cancellation and refund rules - Enrollment and deposit payment: The enrollment fee and the deposit must be paid before the pupil's start at the school; payment makes the place binding. - Refund of enrollment fee on cancellation prior to first attendance: - Cancellation at least four months before planned school entry: 80% refund of the enrollment fee. - Cancellation less than four months before planned entry: 50% refund of the enrollment fee. - Cancellation later than three weeks before planned start: no refund of the enrollment fee. - Deposit refund and conditions: The deposit is repaid only after the family's last child has left the school and only upon written request. Outstanding school-fee claims at the time of departure are offset against the deposit. The deposit repayment claim expires five years after the departure of the last child. The deposit is not interest-bearing. - Termination notice: Withdrawal from the school can only take effect at the end of a calendar month and must be given in writing at least 30 days in advance; failure to meet this notice period triggers an obligation to pay one month's fee. Identical notice conditions apply to use of school bus and school meals. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. Deutsche Schule Málaga operates as a day school and does not list boarding facilities or boarding fees. Fee payment options - Bank direct debit (standard): monthly tuition instalments are collected by SEPA-style bank direct debit on the 5th of each month from the designated account. - Bank transfer: full annual tuition may be paid by bank transfer by the stated deadline; the school provides IBAN and BIC for transfers. Cash payment of tuition is not accepted. No credit-card payment method is specified in the published fee information.	Fee details Overview Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada is a private bilingual day school that also offers boarding provision for older students. It teaches through the International Baccalaureate continuum from Infant to Baccalaureate. Application / enrolment fee - New-student enrolment (one-off, non-refundable): approximately EUR 495. - Re-enrolment / annual reservation fee for returning students: approximately EUR 260. - The enrolment fee is charged once at the point of registration to secure a place. Tuition fees by school stage (typical amounts and term/year equivalents) Note: the following figures are presented as monthly amounts (where published) with an annual and per-term equivalent shown for convenience. Annual totals are calculated from the monthly figure multiplied by 10 months (standard academic-month billing), and the per-term amount is the annual total divided into three terms. - Infant (Early Years / ages ~2–5): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 392 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 3,920 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,307 per term. - Primary (ages ~6–11): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 450 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 4,500 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,500 per term. - Secondary / ESO (ages ~12–16): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 490 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 4,900 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,633 per term. - Baccalaureate / IB Diploma (ages ~16–18): - Typical published monthly fee: EUR 542 per month. - Approximate annual fee (10 months): EUR 5,420 per year. - Approximate fee per term (3 terms): EUR 1,807 per term. Boarding / residence fees (where applicable) - Boarding is available for Baccalaureate-age students (residence provision). Typical boarding availability is noted for senior students; specific boarding fees are charged in addition to tuition and vary by room type and level of service. Typical private-school boarding supplements in the area should be expected on top of the tuition figures above. Other compulsory or commonly charged costs - School lunch / cafeteria: approximately EUR 128 per month (contracted for the full school year). Equivalent annual: ~EUR 1,280. - School transport (bus): typical published range EUR 131–171 per month depending on route. Equivalent annual: ~EUR 1,310–1,710. - Before-school care / aula matinal: approximately EUR 67 per month. Equivalent annual: ~EUR 670. - School insurance / medical cover: approximately EUR 51 per year (annual charge). - Uniforms and footwear: purchase of required uniform items is charged separately; families should budget for an initial uniform purchase in the first year and replacement items thereafter (typical private-school uniform costs in the area are not included in tuition). Extra costs such as textbooks, technology devices (where required), language exam fees, specific course materials, and some trips are charged in addition to basic tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues tuition charges on a regular billing schedule and offers standard options for payment in full or by instalments. Common payment patterns used locally include annual payment, fraccionado in two instalments (half on enrolment and half mid-year) or monthly instalments across the academic months. Where instalments are selected, there may be administrative terms that apply. Families typically provide a formal enrolment payment at registration to secure the place. Refund / cancellation policy - Enrollment/reservation fees are treated as one-off payments to secure a place and are non-refundable in standard practice. Tuition refunds or partial refunds for early withdrawal, mid-year departures, or cancellation follow the school's published admissions and billing policies and are handled on a case-by-case contractual basis. Families should expect that certain fees (for example admission/enrolment charges and any paid-per-service items) will not be refundable once the place or service has been confirmed. Accepted methods of payment - The school accepts standard bank transfer payments and card payments where supported; direct-debit and other electronic payment methods are typically accepted for recurring instalments. Specific payment instruments and instructions are provided directly on the school billing documentation. Other notes on additional charges - Extra-curricular activities, specialist clubs, music lessons, horseback riding, sports camps and external examination fees are charged separately. - Occasional or ad-hoc charges (school trips, international exchanges, examination invigilation fees for external qualifications) are billed as they occur. - Sibling discounts, early-payment discounts or negotiated payment plans may be available under the school's standard admissions/finance arrangements.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Deutsche Schule Málaga is an independent private school that belongs to the global network of official German Auslandsschulen and is supported by Germany in terms of personnel and funding. The school is recognized by both the German and Spanish ministries of education. It is a bilingual encounter school with a German-Spanish curriculum and aims to bring German and Spanish students together. The school offers Kindergarten, Grundschule, Sekundarstufe I, and Oberstufe/Sekundarstufe II, with Deutsches Internationales Abitur as the senior qualification. An integrated music school provides instrumental instruction and there are extracurricular activities. Nine bus lines serve the Málaga–Estepona area for school transport, and the school fosters intercultural exchange and the European idea.	Curriculum details IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) from Infant to Baccalaureate; private bilingual school with instruction in English and Spanish; experiential curriculum that combines academic learning with real-world experiences. Diploma Programme delivered with roughly 80% Spanish and 20% English.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Access to prestigious universities in Spain and around the world; personalised guidance tools for each student to choose their path with confidence and success.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented An integrated music school offers instrumental lessons, and the school participates in Musikschul-Projekt and Jugend musiziert to support musically talented students.	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
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions We admit students of all nationalities, provided they meet the linguistic and academic prerequisites for the respective grade level. Access: Kindergarten from 3 years old (no language prerequisites); Primary school: Grades 1–4; Secondary I & II: Grades 5–12 (German International Abitur; Haupt- and Realschulabschluss also possible). Admission procedure: 1. Contact: Please contact us via the form. 2. Information meeting: In a personal conversation we inform you about our school profile, the curriculum, the daily routine and the admission procedure. 3. Admission decision: At the beginning of March we begin admitting applicants for Kindergarten. In higher grade levels, admissions are carried out according to the availability of places. Important dates: Application start: Applications are accepted year-round. Application deadline: End of February for Kindergarten. For later inquiries we consider individual solutions within the framework of available places. Why Deutsche Schule Málaga? - Bilingual education (German/Spanish) - Recognized German International Abitur - Excellent English skills - Intercultural community - Modern facilities - Diverse school life.	Admissions 01 Request information: Fill in the admission form and we will contact you to answer your questions and arrange a visit. 02 Appointment with the admissions team: We will welcome you at CIT to meet you, talk about our educational project and show you our facilities. 03 Offer of a place: We will inform you about the availability of places and the next steps in the admission process. 04 Admission interview: A key moment to get to know the student, their interests, expectations and academic aspirations.
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