St. Anthony's College vs Svenska Skolan Marbella

	S St. Anthony's College Malaga, Spain	S Svenska Skolan Marbella Malaga, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,020 - 9,935	Fees / year €8,200 - 13,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 250	Pupils 220
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Swedish
Opened	Opened 1968	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Camino de Coin Km 5.25, Mijas Costa, Málaga 29650, Spain. Postal address Apartado 119, Fuengirola 29640.	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 Foundation; Primary (Foundation, Year 1–6); Secondary (Key Stage 3; Key Stage 4; 6th Form); ages 3 to 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 Co-educational British school offering the British National Curriculum, together with Spanish ESO and Bachillerato.	School type International school (Swedish primary education and International secondary program).
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pastoral care with a Head of Pastoral; mentoring for students and attention to personal needs.	Additional learning support Tailored support is provided; small class sizes ensure each student receives the necessary support and attention.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British curriculum).	Country affiliation Overseas Swedish school following the Swedish curriculum; approved by the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket).
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - A non‑refundable deposit is required to reserve a student's place; it is requested at the end of the spring term and is deductible from fees in the following September. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish tuition fee amounts by year group or per term in its publicly available fee information. No specific per‑term or per‑year tuition figures are available from the school's published fee material. Billing schedule and payment terms - Place reservation: the non‑refundable deposit is taken at the end of the spring term and is credited in the following September. - Books, exam and other instructional costs for older students: Years 10 to 13 purchase their own books; Spanish books, uniforms, GCSE and A‑Level exam fees are charged separately and are not included in any general tuition figure. Boarding fees (where applicable) - The school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees; publicly available profiles list it as a day school rather than offering boarding. Other costs and fees - Books and exam fees: Students in Years 10–13 must purchase their own books; Spanish textbooks plus GCSE and A‑Level exam fees are charged in addition to tuition. - Uniform: Uniform is supplied via El Corte Inglés; specific uniform items (standard uniform, sports uniform, summer and Sixth Form variants) are defined and are an additional cost to parents. No itemized uniform prices are published. - Deposit: the required deposit is non‑refundable. Refund information - The place‑reservation deposit is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate published refund schedule for tuition or other fees is available in the school's public fee material. Fee payment options - Publicly available school materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, direct debit or bank transfer) or a detailed billing schedule beyond the deposit timing. An Accounts contact is provided for fee enquiries: accounts@stanthonyscollege.com. Brief summary of availability of detailed fee data - The school's published fee section sets out the deposit requirement and that books, uniforms and exam fees are additional, and the uniform supplier is listed. However, no specific tuition fee amounts by year group or per term, no detailed payment method list, and no itemised uniform or exam price list are published in the school's publicly available fee material. Where numeric tuition, termly charges, boarding fees (if any), published payment terms, or a detailed refund policy are required, those figures are not available in the school's public fee information and must be obtained directly from the school's accounts office.	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 Foundation offers a friendly and safe environment for the youngest learners. Primary pupils are taught most subjects by their class teacher, with a dedicated team creating a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Senior Years (Years 10 and 11) are designed to be followed over two years and lead to National Curriculum Key Stage 4 IGCSE examinations, with Core Subjects taken by all students. Sixth Form emphasizes choosing courses that students will enjoy and that offer the greatest chance of success, with GCSE grades guiding subject suitability. The school is located at Camino de Coin, Km. 5,25 Mijas Costa – Málaga.	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.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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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
History	History —	History —
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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
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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 Registration information for school registration is available on the Registration page; the page links to Stanthonys Registration May 2020.	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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