Spain, Malaga
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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.
Application and Admissions Prepayments
- Application fee (non‑refundable): EUR 200, payable on submission of the application.
- Reservation (firm offer) fee: EUR 2,500, payable on acceptance of a firm offer and deducted from the first invoice.
- Waiting list holding fee: EUR 1,250 — refundable only if a place is not offered; once a firm place is offered this becomes part of the reservation fee and non‑refundable.
- Administration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 195, payable with the first invoice.
- Inscription (enrolment) fee for new pupils / re‑enrolment after an absence (one‑time, non‑refundable): 1st child EUR 3,000; 2nd child EUR 2,250; 3rd child EUR 1,800.
- Chromebook (required for all students joining Secondary): EUR 599, payable with the first invoice; the device is supplied and configured by the school and is assigned to the pupil.
Tuition fees — Primary (per term and annual total)
Invoices and payments are issued termly. Payment due dates shown in the schedule are: 1st Term due by 15/06/2025; 2nd Term due by 01/12/2025; 3rd Term due by 02/03/2026. (Below each line shows the three term amounts followed by the calculated annual total.)
- Nursery (Half Day): 1st Term EUR 1,925; 2nd Term EUR 1,450; 3rd Term EUR 1,450. Annual total: EUR 4,825.
- Nursery (Full): 1st Term EUR 3,115; 2nd Term EUR 2,345; 3rd Term EUR 2,345. Annual total: EUR 7,805.
- Reception: 1st Term EUR 3,495; 2nd Term EUR 2,620; 3rd Term EUR 2,620. Annual total: EUR 8,735.
- Year 1: 1st Term EUR 3,805; 2nd Term EUR 2,850; 3rd Term EUR 2,850. Annual total: EUR 9,505.
- Year 2: 1st Term EUR 3,895; 2nd Term EUR 2,930; 3rd Term EUR 2,930. Annual total: EUR 9,755.
- Year 3: 1st Term EUR 4,240; 2nd Term EUR 3,180; 3rd Term EUR 3,180. Annual total: EUR 10,600.
- Year 4: 1st Term EUR 4,345; 2nd Term EUR 3,265; 3rd Term EUR 3,265. Annual total: EUR 10,875.
- Year 5: 1st Term EUR 4,575; 2nd Term EUR 3,440; 3rd Term EUR 3,440. Annual total: EUR 11,455.
- Year 6: 1st Term EUR 4,630; 2nd Term EUR 3,470; 3rd Term EUR 3,470. Annual total: EUR 11,570.
Tuition fees — Secondary (per term / invoice and annual total)
Invoices and payments are made termly for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12; Years 11 and 13 are invoiced twice a year. Payment due dates shown in the schedule are: 1st Term / 1st Invoice due by 15/06/2025; 2nd Term due by 01/12/2025; 3rd Term due by 02/03/2026; second invoice for Year 11/13 due by 05/01/2026. (Below each line shows the invoice/term amounts followed by the calculated annual total.)
- Year 7: 1st Term EUR 5,290; 2nd Term EUR 3,975; 3rd Term EUR 3,975. Annual total: EUR 13,240.
- Year 8: 1st Term EUR 5,430; 2nd Term EUR 4,075; 3rd Term EUR 4,075. Annual total: EUR 13,580.
- Year 9: 1st Term EUR 5,520; 2nd Term EUR 4,140; 3rd Term EUR 4,140. Annual total: EUR 13,800.
- Year 10: 1st Term EUR 5,980; 2nd Term EUR 4,495; 3rd Term EUR 4,495. Annual total: EUR 14,970.
- Year 12: 1st Term EUR 7,495; 2nd Term EUR 5,630; 3rd Term EUR 5,630. Annual total: EUR 18,755.
- Year 11: 1st Invoice EUR 7,640; 2nd Invoice EUR 7,640. Annual total: EUR 15,280.
- Year 13: 1st Invoice EUR 9,470; 2nd Invoice EUR 9,470. Annual total: EUR 18,940.
Optional services and recurring extras
- School lunch (Primary): Nursery–Year 2 — 1st Term EUR 615; 2nd Term EUR 450; 3rd Term EUR 440. Years 3–6 — 1st Term EUR 650; 2nd Term EUR 480; 3rd Term EUR 470.
- School lunch (Secondary): Year 7–10 & 12 — 1st Term EUR 650; 2nd Term EUR 480; 3rd Term EUR 470. Year 11 — 1st Invoice EUR 795; 2nd Invoice EUR 795. Year 13 — 1st Invoice EUR 700; 2nd Invoice EUR 700.
- School bus (priced by geographical zone): for Years 7–10 & 12 the per‑term amounts are: Zone A EUR 480 / EUR 350 / EUR 350; Zone B EUR 605 / EUR 445 / EUR 445; Zone C EUR 685 / EUR 505 / EUR 505; Zone D EUR 760 / EUR 560 / EUR 560. Bus charges for Years 11 and 13 are invoiced per the two‑invoice schedule with amounts varying by zone (see the invoice schedule).
- Chromebook: Secondary students EUR 599 (one‑off, payable with first invoice).
- The tuition and optional service fees listed include accident insurance, textbooks and exercise books, subject materials and all compulsory curricular day trips and enrichment events unless otherwise noted.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices are issued according to the term/ invoice schedule shown above (1st term/invoice in mid‑June; further invoices in December, March or early January for two‑invoice year groups).
- For Years 7–10 and 12 invoicing is termly; Years 11 and 13 are invoiced twice a year.
- A surcharge of 5% is imposed on fees not fully paid by the due date stated on the invoice.
- Inscription, administration and Chromebook charges are payable with the first invoice or as stated in the enrolment prepayment terms.
Boarding
- Aloha College Marbella operates as a day school; boarding is not provided.
Refunds and non‑refundable items
- Application fee (EUR 200): non‑refundable.
- Reservation fee (EUR 2,500): non‑refundable once a firm offer is accepted (the reservation fee is deducted from the first invoice).
- Waiting list holding fee (EUR 1,250): refundable only if a place is not subsequently offered; once a firm place is offered it becomes part of the reservation fee and is non‑refundable.
- Administration fee and inscription fee: one‑time and non‑refundable, payable with the first invoice.
- Other refund entitlements for tuition after a pupil has started are governed by the school's enrolment and payment terms (specific conditions such as refunds on withdrawal or term‑time changes are set out in the school's policy documents). A 5% late payment surcharge applies for late settlement.
Fee payment notes and options
- Fees are invoiced in EUR according to the billing schedule above; invoices must be settled by the due dates shown.
- The published fee documents present the invoicing schedule, fee amounts and the late‑payment surcharge. For the available payment channels (for example bank transfer, card payment via the parent portal or other methods) families should use the school's invoicing and parent‑portal arrangements when settling invoices.
Other practical costs
- Uniform: the school operates a second‑hand uniform shop and maintains uniform guidance; costs for new uniform items are not listed in the fee schedule and vary by item and supplier.
- External optional activities (some trips, examinations, external providers or certain co‑curricular items) may carry separate charges where explicitly stated.
- The fee documents include details of compulsory items (textbooks, subject materials) in the fee inclusions; additional discretionary costs (private tuition, optional external programmes, non‑compulsory trips) are billed separately where applicable.
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.