Queens British Grammar School vs Sotogrande International School

	Q Queens British Grammar School Malaga, Spain	S Sotogrande International School Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,320 - 17,720	Fees / year €9,840 - 28,255
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils	Pupils 110	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1978
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Av. de la Reserva, s/n, 11310 Sotogrande, Cadiz, Spain. The school serves students from 6 months through 18 years, from Early Years to High School. It offers day and boarding options. Private bus services cover Tarifa, Gibraltar, Nueva Andalucia and Estepona.
Stages	Stages Foundation and Primary; Secondary; A Level.	Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, and High School. It is an IB World School offering PYP, MPY and the DP programmes.
School type	School type The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.	School type International Day and Boarding School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The SIS community represents 50 nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Comprehensive language acquisition programme to support students with additional language needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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.	School day structure —
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.	Bus service details Three private, air-conditioned bus services cover Tarifa, Gibraltar, Nueva Andalucia and Estepona; one-way or return options.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Registration and Membership Fees - Registration fee (non-refundable, payable on submission of the application): EC1–P6 €350; M1–D2 €550. - Membership fee (single payment on admission, per family): EC1–P6 €3,000; M1–M5 €4,000. Deposits - Standard deposit (single payment, refundable on departure in accordance with the school's terms and conditions): Day students EC1–P6 €2,000; Day students M1–D2 €2,500; With boarding M1–D2 €5,000. The deposit may be used to cover any damages caused during the stay. - Early Years specific deposits: Early Years deposit €500 per student. If a child continues in Early Childhood 1 (3 years old before September) the registration fee (€350) and the membership fee (€3,000) are waived, but a refundable deposit of €1,500 is required under the school's terms and conditions. Tuition fees by year group (annual, EUR) - Early Childhood: EC1 €9,840; EC2 €10,485. - Primary: PYP1–PYP2 €15,650; PYP3–PYP6 €16,810. - Secondary (MYP): MYP1–MYP3 €20,575; MYP4–MYP5 €23,100. - IB (DP): D1–D2 €28,255. Early Years term fees (per term; Early Years operates three terms per school year) - Standard day programme (09:00–15:10): - 5 days: 1st term €2,920; 2nd term €2,190; 3rd term €2,190. - 3 days: 1st term €2,490; 2nd term €1,870; 3rd term €1,870. - 2 days: 1st term €2,170; 2nd term €1,625; 3rd term €1,625. - Extended day programme (09:00–17:00, 5 days): 1st term €3,650; 2nd term €2,740; 3rd term €2,740. After-hours programme (monthly fee, 15:10–17:00): €225 per month. Boarding fees and boarding-related services (annual unless stated otherwise) - Annual boarding standard pack (Templeton House – Standard Pack): €22,720. Includes: all term meals; ensuite shared-room accommodation; transport to activities within a 10 km radius; dedicated supported study time; airport–school transport provision within set dates; weekend activities & entertainment; term-time medical & health insurance. - Guardian pack for non-EU members (adds dedicated guardian services, visa and residency permit support, notary expenses): €26,810 (annual). - Weekly boarding house (Monday–Friday, annual fee): €18,350. Extra night for weekly boarders: €115 per night. Flexi-boarding / double room (daily fee, subject to availability): €115 per night; flexi-boarding is for short stays (2–14 days maximum) and is not available during school holidays. What is included / not included in fees - Included in published tuition and boarding packages: all term meals and compulsory curriculum-related trips (boarding standard pack details listed above). Boarding packs also include medical & health insurance during term time where specified. - Not included: devices (e.g., personal laptops/tablets), uniform, transport (where not included in a boarding pack), external examination fees and charges, and other optional extras. Early Years notes specify lunch and uniform are not included in Early Years term fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Full payment option: full payment of fees before 15 August. - Instalment options for tuition fees: three instalments payable on 15 August, 15 December and 15 March. Payments must be arranged by direct debit. - IB Diploma (D1 & D2) instalment option: D1 and D2 fees are payable in two instalments on 15 August and 15 December. - Boarding fee instalments: boarding fees are payable in three instalments with the first instalment due 15 March (preceding year), then 15 December and 15 March. Refunds and cancellation-related points - Registration and membership fees are non-refundable and payable on submission of the application or admission. The deposit is a single payment that is refundable on departure in accordance with the school's terms and conditions; the deposit may be used to cover any damages caused during the stay. Early Years has a specific refundable-deposit arrangement (€1,500) when registration/membership are waived for children continuing into EC1. Fee payment options and required payment method - Required method: payments must be arranged by direct debit (SEPA / direct debit arrangements are required). Instalment schedules described above assume direct-debit collection. The published fee materials set direct debit as the payment arrangement. Other costs and optional charges - Additional or optional costs may include: uniform, personal devices, optional external examination or certification fees (where applicable), optional after-hours programs for Early Years (monthly fee €225), extra boarding nights beyond contracted weekly boarding, transport outside included provisions, and any optional extracurricular or elite-sports programme fees where applicable. Specific items listed as not included in the fee schedules are devices, uniform, transport and external examination fees. (End of fee overview.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The school is an IB World School offering PYP, MPY and the DP programmes and follows an internationally-recognised curriculum.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Intentionally small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025 IB graduates achieved an average point score of 33.5 and a highest Diploma score of 43.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression A-Level syllabuses prepare learners for university study, and universities worldwide value and recognise these qualifications.	Higher education progression Graduates progress to top universities around the world, including US Ivy League, UK Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school facilitates the development of unique gifts and talents.
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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
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions Register Your Interest by completing the Enquiry Form and arranging a visit. Open Days are held throughout the year on Saturdays. Complete the Application Form on the Open Apply platform and upload the last two years of school reports translated into English; a registration fee is due: Primary €350 per child; Secondary €550 per child. Examinations: Primary students entering PYP5 (9 years) and PYP6 (10 years) complete an online Cognitive Test invigilated by Admissions. Secondary students aged 11–15 take an online Cognitive Test plus the iDAT 360 assessment. Diploma and A‑level students aged 16–18 complete an online assessment including Cognitive, English and Maths. Admissions Review and Conditions: The Admissions Committee reviews applications and assessments and informs the outcome; Diploma students have an online interview with the IB Coordinator. Successful Application: You receive an email with the offer letter and payment conditions. Upload to OpenApply the following documents: copy of student's passport, copies of parents' passports, student NIE, parents' NIE, contract signed by both parents, and Image Consent Form. All documents must be received before your child starts at SIS; if relevant information is withheld, the school reserves the right to withdraw from the place offered.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend Inspired schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. Scholarships at Sotogrande International School are merit‑based and cover reduced IB tuition fees for students who excel in academics, expressive arts and sport; learners of all ages may apply. Complete the Scholarships Application Handbook and the Scholarships Application Form to be considered; download the Scholarship Guide 2026 - 2027. Bursaries: SIS provides financial assistance to families; to be considered, students must have completed at least one full academic year; download the Economic Aid Guide 2025 - 2026.
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