NovaSchool Sunland International vs Sunny View School

	N NovaSchool Sunland International Malaga, Spain	S Sunny View School Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,706 - 7,742	Fees / year €7,460 - 12,390
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 749	Pupils 709
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 1971
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain. The school is located at C/ Teruel Nº 32, Cerro del Toril, 29620, Torremolinos, with dedicated buildings for Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.
Stages	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).	Stages Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form
School type	School type Private school in Málaga with a British Curriculum and the possibility to obtain a dual British-Spanish degree.	School type British curriculum school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students of all nationalities are welcome.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain; NABSS-approved; authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	School day structure Gates open in the morning and close at 9:00 and 16:00.
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.	Bus service details Bus service operates on two routes, from Málaga city and from Mijas Costa; routes are divided into Zone 1 and Zone 2; termly fees apply; available for students aged 3 and up who can follow guidance from the supervisor.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Registration / Admission fee - One-off registration (matrícula) payable in the first year a student joins: EUR 500. This fee is non‑refundable. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates two billings (semesters) per academic year for 2025–2026: - Semester 1 fees: due before 3 September 2025. - Semester 2 fees: due before 26 January 2026. - No refunds are provided once a semester has begun. Tuition, meals and resources — fees shown per semester and per academic year (two semesters) - Early Years (Foundation / Nursery / Reception) - Foundation (age 2–3) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 3,105. - School meals (per semester): EUR 525 (school meals are compulsory for all Early Years students). - Resources (per semester): EUR 100. - Semester total: EUR 3,730. Annual total (two semesters): EUR 7,460. - Nursery (age 3–4) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 3,675. - School meals (per semester): EUR 525. - Resources (per semester): EUR 185. - Semester total: EUR 4,385. Annual total: EUR 8,770. - Reception (age 4–5) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 3,805. - School meals (per semester): EUR 525. - Resources (per semester): EUR 185. - Semester total: EUR 4,515. Annual total: EUR 9,030. - Notes: Early Years semester fees include school insurance, nurse and additional student support services; resources cover books, stationery, art materials and online subscriptions. Meals are compulsory in Early Years. - Primary (Key Stages 1 & 2 — Years 1–6) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 4,015. - Resources (per semester): EUR 285. - Semester total: EUR 4,300. Annual total: EUR 8,600. - Notes: Semester fees include school insurance, nurse, counsellor and additional student support services; resources include books, stationery, art materials and online subscriptions. School meals are not included in the published primary semester fee. - Secondary - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 4,710. - Resources (per semester): EUR 310. - Semester total: EUR 5,020. Annual total: EUR 10,040. - Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 5,435. - Resources (per semester): EUR 310. - Semester total: EUR 5,745. Annual total: EUR 11,490. - Note: External (I)GCSE exam fees for Key Stage 4 are not included in the semester fee. - Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) - Tuition (per semester): EUR 5,925. - Resources (per semester): EUR 270. - Semester total: EUR 6,195. Annual total: EUR 12,390. - Note: External GCE/IAL/A‑level exam fees for Key Stage 5 are not included in the semester fee. Resources in secondary include items such as books, art kit, online subscriptions and a laptop. Discounts for multiple children - Families with 3 children enrolled: 10% discount on the semester fee for each of the two eldest children and 20% on the semester fee of the youngest child. - Families with 4 children enrolled: 10% discount on the semester fee for each of the three eldest children and 30% on the semester fee of the youngest child. Additional costs not included in semester fees - The following items are explicitly excluded from the published semester fees and are charged separately where applicable: - Uniforms. - Extra‑curricular activities. - School bus service (available Nursery through Year 13). - Early start and late pick‑up provision (available Foundation through Year 6). - School meals for levels where they are not included (Primary and most Secondary years). - Optional school trips and excursions. - External examination fees for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Boarding - The school operates with a boarding house adjacent to the main school site; however, boarding fees are not listed in the published 2025–2026 fee schedules. Refunds and non‑refundables - The registration (matrícula) fee of EUR 500 is non‑refundable. - No tuition or semester fees are refundable once the semester has begun. Fee inclusions (summary) - Semester fees (where stated) include school insurance and core student support services (nurse, counsellor and additional support) and specified resources; resource lists vary by phase (Early Years: books, stationery, art materials, online subscriptions; Secondary: books, notebooks, art kit, online subscriptions and a laptop). Fee payment options - The published fee schedules for the 2025–2026 academic year do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card or online payment portals are not listed on the fee documents).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum for England.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Examination results are consistently well above the UK national average.
Higher education progression	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.	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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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions Children are admitted into the school based on the UK system, starting from two years of age. New students may be asked to take a placement test, and a copy of the student's latest school report is required.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Where a class is full a waiting list will be created, on a strictly first-come basis.	Waitlist —
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