Emerald Sixth Form vs Svenska Skolan Marbella

	E Emerald Sixth Form Malaga, Spain	S Svenska Skolan Marbella Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €1,950 - 24,900	Fees / year €8,200 - 13,000
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, British Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 40	Pupils 220
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Swedish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Estepona, Spain. The school is a private education centre offering an alternative to large mainstream schools, with small class sizes.	Location Marbella, Málaga, Spain. The school is located in a scenic area near Puerto Banús. Address: Urb La Alzambra Local 1D, CC Vasari, 29660 Marbella, Málaga. The campus sits in the La Alzambra area of Marbella.
Stages	Stages iLower Secondary KS3 covers Years 7–9 (ages 11–14). IGCSE covers Years 10–11 (ages 13–15). A Levels and BTEC cover Years 12–13 (ages 15–18).	Stages Primary and Secondary. The Swedish primary school and the International secondary school learn together, blending Swedish values with an International curriculum taught in English. The secondary programme follows the Cambridge pathway (Years 7-9).
School type	School type Private education centre, co-educational, multi-denominational.	School type International school (Swedish primary education and International secondary program).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Extra English language support from TEFL teacher.	Additional learning support Tailored support is provided; small class sizes ensure each student receives the necessary support and attention.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Overseas Swedish school following the Swedish curriculum; approved by the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Multi-denominational.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Reservation fee - A single reservation payment of EUR 6,500 is required for Year 12; this payment is an advance on tuition and must be made by bank transfer within seven calendar days of the admission notification. The reservation payment is refundable by bank transfer after completion of Year 13 in the circumstances described by the school's terms, but is otherwise non‑refundable except in the limited cases detailed in the school's terms and conditions. Tuition fees by programme / year group (per term and per academic year) Note: the Centre charges tuition by course type. The most common fee lines are given below as published by the school and are charged per term; an academic year is invoiced in three terms (multiply the per‑term figure by 3 to obtain a yearly total). - A‑Level / AS (one‑to‑one teaching): EUR 3,270 per term — EUR 9,810 per year. - A‑Level / AS Spanish (one‑to‑one teaching): EUR 1,960 per term — EUR 5,880 per year. - A‑Level / AS (class teaching, 1:3 ratio): EUR 2,670 per term — EUR 8,010 per year. - A‑Level / AS Spanish (class teaching, 1:3 ratio): EUR 1,600 per term — EUR 4,800 per year. - IGCSE (one‑to‑one teaching): EUR 2,600 per term — EUR 7,800 per year. - IGCSE (five IGCSE subjects package, one‑to‑one): EUR 8,300 per term — EUR 24,900 per year. - IGCSE (class teaching, 1:3 ratio): EUR 2,000 per term — EUR 6,000 per year. - EPQ (ProjectX): EUR 650 per term — EUR 1,950 per year. Examples published by the school (illustrative) - Example cost shown for a student taking three one‑to‑one A‑Level subjects: 3 × EUR 3,270 = EUR 9,810 per term. - Example cost shown for a combination of class‑taught subjects plus EPQ: totals are calculated from the per‑term rates above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in three quarterly payments (one per academic term). Tuition invoices are issued one week before the final direct‑debit dates. Payments are collected by SEPA direct debit according to the schedule: Autumn term debit August 1–3; Spring term debit December 1–3; Summer term debit March 1–3. Reservation payments (place booking) must be made by bank transfer within seven calendar days of admission notification. A late‑payment surcharge of 5% may apply for SEPA debit incidents. Failure to pay may result in exclusion from the Centre and withholding of exam entries and records. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Emerald Sixth Form (Estepona) does not operate as a boarding provider for its sixth‑form centre; directories list the school as a day/pre‑sixth‑form private education centre and indicate no boarding provision or boarding fees for the Estepona centre. Other costs and fees - Official exam (external exam board) entry fee: EUR 150 per registration (each exam paper is invoiced separately). - IELTS registration fee: EUR 250 per registration; IELTS tuition (where provided) shown at EUR 525 per term in the published price lines. Language diplomas: EUR 250 per registration. Special access arrangement fees are charged as required. - College counselling / university application packages and related services (termly invoicing as applicable): example published prices include EUR 20,000 for a 10‑application USA package, EUR 10,000 for a 5‑application UK package, EUR 2,000 per European application, and EUR 1,500 per summer‑program application. These counselling packages are invoiced termly and are non‑refundable once started. - Private tuition / tutoring (one‑to‑one lessons outside standard programme): scaled per lesson package (examples published: EUR 250 for 1 lesson/week pro‑rata, EUR 500 for 2 lessons/week, up to EUR 1,750 for 7 lessons/week; invoiced pro‑rata for short periods). - Enrichment programmes: EUR 800 per term for group courses; EUR 1,200 per term for private enrichment courses. - School lunches are mandatory for enrolled students; the terms require payment for lunches as a school life requirement (separate lunch charges are applied though specific lunch prices are not listed in the published price lines). Parents are responsible for the cost of lost or damaged school materials (reimbursement at invoice price). - The school's published material lists a number of additional optional and bespoke services (university packages, SAT preparation, premium counselling packs, summer programme applications, and other bespoke coaching) that carry separate charges and are invoiced termly when taken. Uniform and compulsory kit costs - The local school listing for Emerald Sixth Form in Estepona identifies that a mandatory uniform is not required for the Estepona sixth‑form centre; no mandatory uniform fee line is published for this centre. Standard costs for books, materials or replacement items are payable by parents when applicable. Refund information and termination charges - Except where explicitly stated (for example, the Year 12 reservation payment is an advance on tuition and is refunded by bank transfer after completion of Year 13 in the circumstances set out by the Centre), school fees are generally non‑refundable. Parents who unilaterally terminate the agreement are generally not entitled to refunds; the Centre reserves rights to charge a percentage of term fees depending on the termination date (the published terms set specific percentages and conditions for refunds and charges on termination). No refunds are given for temporary absences due to illness or other causes. Accepted payment methods and surcharges - Reservation/place booking: bank transfer (reservation invoice must be paid by bank transfer within seven calendar days of admission notification). Tuition invoices and other regular charges: SEPA direct debit to the bank account indicated in the SEPA mandate; the Centre executes SEPA debits on the dates listed in the billing schedule. A 5% surcharge may apply for payment delays or SEPA debit incidents. The published materials do not list credit card payments as a standard tuition collection method; bespoke payment arrangements (if any) are handled by the finance office. Key administration items parents should note (fee‑related) - Tuition is charged by course and by the type of delivery (one‑to‑one vs small‑group 1:3 ratios); final termly tuition depends on the combination of subjects and delivery mode chosen. - Official exam fees and additional service packages (university counselling, private tuition, enrichment) are invoiced separately and in advance or on the next quarterly invoice as described in the Centre's payment procedures.	Fee details Application fee - A non‑refundable registration (inskrivnings) fee of EUR 1,000 is payable per pupil when a place is offered; payment secures the place and the registration fee is not refunded. Tuition fees (per term) and annual equivalents by year group / programme - Förskola (ages 3–5): EUR 4,300 per term (includes lunch). Annual equivalent (two terms per academic year): EUR 8,600. - Förskoleklass – Årskurs 6 (pupils not eligible for Swedish government grant / icke statsbidragsberättigade): EUR 5,200 per term (includes lunch). Annual equivalent: EUR 10,400. - Förskoleklass – Årskurs 6 (pupils eligible for Swedish government grant / statsbidragsberättigade): EUR 4,100 per term (includes lunch). Annual equivalent: EUR 8,200. - Fritids (after‑school care): - 1–2 days per week: EUR 600 per term. Annual equivalent: EUR 1,200. - 3–5 days per week: EUR 1,100 per term. Annual equivalent: EUR 2,200. - Sofia Distans (supervised Swedish distance education for Åk 7–9) and Hermods Distansgymnasium (gymnasium via distance with on‑site supervision): EUR 3,350 per term (includes lunch). Annual equivalent: EUR 6,700. - International Secondary programme (Svenska Skolan Marbella International) — Years 7–9 (where applicable): registration fee EUR 1,000 plus tuition charged per semester: EUR 6,750 per semester (two semesters per year); annual tuition equivalent: EUR 13,500. Additional typical costs for this programme include an annual materials/books fee of EUR 400 and optional costs for external exam fees, end‑of‑year trips, school photographs/yearbook and school‑logo T‑shirts/hoodies/caps. A Swedish support option via Sofia Distans for this programme may have a supplementary fee (e.g. EUR 200). Billing schedule and payment terms - Places are offered for a full academic year (two terms). Accepting a place commits the family to the full year fee. - For the Swedish day‑school and the Sofia Distans / Hermods supervised programmes, school invoices are issued by e‑mail and payment is made in advance. The contract specifies the payment deadlines as follows: the payment deadline for the autumn term is 20 April and the payment deadline for the spring term is 31 October; unpaid invoices may be sent to collections. Parents must notify the school in writing before the stated deadline (28 February) if the pupil will not continue the following school year, otherwise the family remains liable for the following term's fee. - For the International Secondary programme, academic fees are divided into two annual payments (one in May and one in November). Registration fees remain payable upon acceptance. Boarding / internat fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school (förskola, grundskola and supervised distance secondary studies) and therefore there are no boarding or internat fees. Other costs and optional charges - School meals (lunch) are included in the stated tuition for the listed programmes where noted. - Optional or additional costs that families commonly encounter: - Materials and textbooks (example: EUR 400 per year for the International Secondary programme). - External examination or assessment fees (where applicable). - End‑of‑year school trips and related travel costs. - School photographs, yearbook and optional branded clothing (school‑logo T‑shirts, hoodies, caps). - Additional support for pupils with extra needs is charged to guardians at an agreed price and is invoiced in advance. Refunds and cancellation / early‑departure rules - The registration (inskrivnings) fee of EUR 1,000 is non‑refundable. If a local school grant ("skolpeng") is later awarded by a home municipality, the registration fee is not returned. - No tuition or other fees are refunded, in whole or in part, if a pupil leaves the school during the academic year or is absent for an extended period; this rule also applies to school meals. Failure to notify the school in writing by the stated deadline for leaving may result in billing for the subsequent term. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer (international bank transfer/IBAN) is accepted. The school's account details are provided for payments to the account holder COLEGIO SUECO MARBELLA, S.L. IBAN: ES31 2100 2676 1102 1040 0979; BANK: CAIXABANK; SWIFT/BIC: CAIXESBB. Families should state the payer's name on transfers. Cash payments are restricted by Spanish law to a maximum of EUR 2,500; card payments are accepted. Invoices are sent by e‑mail one month before each payment deadline. Summary (key figures at a glance) - Registration fee: EUR 1,000 per pupil (non‑refundable). - Förskola (3–5 years): EUR 4,300 per term (EUR 8,600 per year). - Förskoleklass–Åk 6 (non‑subsidised): EUR 5,200 per term (EUR 10,400 per year). - Förskoleklass–Åk 6 (subsidised): EUR 4,100 per term (EUR 8,200 per year). - Fritids: EUR 600–1,100 per term depending on days per week. - Sofia Distans / Hermods (Åk 7–9 distance with on‑site support): EUR 3,350 per term (EUR 6,700 per year). - International Secondary Years 7–9 (where applicable): EUR 6,750 per semester (EUR 13,500 per year); additional typical charges apply (materials, trips, exams, optional clothing). (End of fee overview)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details iLower Secondary KS3 is taught for Years 7–9 (ages 11–14) using Edexcel iLower Secondary to build foundations in English, Mathematics and Science, plus History, Geography, ICT, Business, Spanish, Media, Esports and PE. IGCSE is offered in a wide range of subjects with learners choosing courses they want to study; Mathematics and English Language are treated as core alongside other GCSE options. BTEC qualifications are vocational and focus on practical study across sectors such as Business, Health and Social Care, Engineering and Information Technology, designed for learners who prefer coursework over exams. A Levels are two-year courses (Years 12–13) using Edexcel International A Level qualifications to prepare students for higher education and universities around the world; success at A Level leads to offers from good universities and supports progression to university or college, or to start a career.	Curriculum details Preschool (3–5 years) and primary school (F–6) follow the Swedish curriculum, with after-school care. Students can also study in middle school (7–9) through Sofia Distans and gymnasium via Hermods Distansgymnasium, with teachers supporting throughout the school day. The school has an international emphasis with an extended timetable devoted to Spanish and English. The school is supervised by Skolverket and authorized by Junta de Andalucia.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Very small classes, normally 1 to 10 or fewer.	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Students follow Edexcel International A Level courses to prepare for higher education and universities around the world. Success at A Level leads to offers from good universities and supports progression to university or college; the program is also useful for those who wish to start a career immediately.	Higher education progression —
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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 —
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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 —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Guardians submit an Interest Form on the school's website, including all contact details and other important information about the pupil. All fields must be filled. 2. The school assesses the possibility of a place. Space and capacity are considered, and to achieve the best stability in the groups and high-quality learning, priority is given to applicants who apply for one year or more. 3. The pupil's admission is always decided by the principal. The school works according to the Swedish curriculum and follows applicable laws and policies; if the pupil has special needs, contact the principal for further information about admission. 4. Guardians receive an admission decision or rejection by email; decisions are communicated in March or April. 5. To secure the child's placement, the following documents are required: a completed definitive registration; a copy of the paid enrollment fee of 1,000€ per student; a copy of the pupil's passport and guardians; the pupil's birth certificate; and any assessments performed on the pupil and information about any prior support. The enrollment fee must be paid after an offer is made. The enrollment fee is binding and non-refundable.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist We strive to offer places to all applicants. Sometimes a class is full. Siblings are given priority, and it is important to register interest on the website and schedule a visit.
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