Spain, Malaga
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Aloha College Marbella is a not-for-profit international school providing a British international education for students aged 3 to 18. From Early Years to Year 6, the English National Curriculum is taught with the International Primary Curriculum; in Years 10–11 students sit Cambridge IGCSE exams, and in Sixth Form they can choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A‑Levels. Founded in 1982 by teachers and parents, the school now welcomes over 900 pupils on a campus of around 29,000 m², with seven science laboratories, three computer suites, two libraries, four art studios, and a dedicated Music Department featuring a performance hall and drama studio. Not-for-profit status means surpluses are reinvested to enhance facilities, technology and staff development, while maintaining a caring, inclusive atmosphere. IT is integrated with Google Classroom and interactive smartboards in every classroom. The co-curricular programme includes drama, language and literature clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, alongside strong sport and arts offerings.
Urbanización El Ángel, s/n, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Aloha College Marbella has 840 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Urb. El Angel, Nueva Andalucia, 29660 Marbella, Málaga, Spain. The campus is in Urbanización El Ángel, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella.
Early Years (Nursery & Reception, ages 3–4); Primary (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2, ages 5–10); Secondary (Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4, ages 11–15); Sixth Form (IB Diploma & A-Levels, ages 16–18).
International school
SEN is supported within the mainstream classroom; families must provide full written documentation of any known SEN at registration.
British international education (UK curriculum elements such as English National Curriculum and IPC).
Primary day runs 9:00–15:40 (with supervision from 8:30 and until 16:00); Secondary day runs 9:00–16:00.
Yes. Supervised bus routes from Fuengirola and Estepona.
Annual tuition at Aloha College Marbella ranges from EUR 4,825 to EUR 18,940 for 2026/27.
Aloha College Marbella teaches IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.
The school offers a British international education for students aged 3 to 18. From Early Years to Year 6, the English National Curriculum is followed with the International Primary Curriculum. In Years 10–11, students prepare for IGCSEs. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), they can choose between the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) or the International A-Level programme.
Average class size: Years 7–11, 16 pupils; Years 12–13, 10 pupils.
2024 Exam Results: the school achieved a 100% pass rate across IB, A-Level and IGCSE examinations. In the IB programme, the average score was 35.56 points, with nine students exceeding 40. In A-Level, 31% of examinations were awarded A to A, with a 100% pass rate. In IGCSE, 93% of examinations were graded 4–9, with 46% achieving 7–9, and all early-entry Spanish candidates earning top grades (8–9). 2025 Exam Results: published with continued strong achievements.
96% of the 2024 cohort progressed to their first-choice universities. 17 graduates pursued UK universities including Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol. About 69% studied abroad in the US, Canada, Europe and beyond. 77% chose Arts and Humanities degrees and 23% pursued STEM fields.
1. Enquiry Stage. The process starts with an enquiry on the school's site. OpenApply provides access to upload documents, track progress, and complete the application. The most recent school reports, copies of passports (child and both parents), and proof of English proficiency for Year 1 and above (if English is not the first language) are requested. There are two application periods: 1 November–31 January for entry in the following academic year and 1 March–31 May; applications outside these periods may be considered subject to availability.
Waiting list. If no place is available, an offer is made on the waiting list. To accept, pay €1,250 within one week; this payment is refundable if no place is offered. If a place becomes available, the remaining €1,250 must be paid within 48 hours to secure the spot.
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