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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Calpe School is a British international school in Marbella (San Pedro), Spain, serving children aged 2 to 11. It is a NABSS member authorised to teach the British education system and follows the British National Curriculum, complemented by elements of the Spanish National Curriculum. Foundation Stage 2-5 years, Primary 5-7 years, and Primary 7-11 years. The curriculum provides a broad, balanced programme that includes Spanish as a Second Language and dedicated Spanish language support, with weekly French from Year 4. Facilities include three play areas (a 300m2 concrete sports area with seating, a creative play area, and a private Foundation space), a dining room, and a library with over 3,000 books with weekly borrowing. ICT resources include interactive whiteboards and a Clever-Touch screen. Extra-curriculars include Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Ballet, Spanish and Art, plus a Friday Homework Club. Music and Drama underpin the Arts, with Christmas and Summer concerts together.
Learning support is provided, with help for English and Maths; tailored support may be provided in the classroom or via one-to-one tuition with a specialist teacher.
Country affiliation
Spain; NABSS member school authorised to teach the British education system.
Fees
Application fees - No public, itemised application, registration or enrolment fee schedule for Calpe School is published in the school's publicly available admissions materials.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a detailed, itemised tuition schedule per year group or per term for the current academic year in its public materials. Independent local school guides list Calpe School among small British primary schools on the Costa del Sol with typical annual tuition in the approximate range of EUR 4,000–6,500 per year, and market summaries for the area list estimated monthly ranges of roughly EUR 500–1,000; these figures are independent estimates and are not an official per-year, per-term fee schedule from the school.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates on a standard three-term academic year with published term dates (Autumn, Spring, Summer). Exact billing dates, instalment options, due-dates, late-payment penalties and detailed payment terms are not published in a publicly available fee schedule. Parents should expect billing to follow the term structure of the school year.
Boarding fees - Calpe School is a primary day school for boys and girls aged 2–11 and does not operate a boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and typical additional charges - Summer school fees (published): prices for the school's advertised summer programme are given as EUR 50 per day, EUR 220 per week, or EUR 800 per month (these summer programme rates include activities and a light lunch as advertised for the summer programme). - Uniform: a mandatory uniform policy is indicated for the school and parents should budget for uniform items; the school is listed as enforcing a mandatory uniform requirement. Costs for uniforms are not published as a price list. - Meals / Lunches and after-school clubs: the school publishes a school menu and offers after-school activities; charges for lunches and clubs are not published as a full public price list and are charged in addition to tuition where applicable.
Refund information - No public, itemised refund policy for registration, deposits or tuition refunds was found in the school's publicly accessible materials. Specific refund terms (for example, non-refundable deposits or pro-rata refunds on withdrawal) are not published for general access.
Fee payment options - No public, itemised list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) or bank details for fee payment is published in the school's publicly available fee-related materials. Parents should assume standard methods may be available but must obtain confirmed payment instructions directly from the school's admissions or finance office.
Summary of public information and limits of the published material - Confirmed, published items available publicly are: the school's age range and curriculum (British National Curriculum, ages 2–11), the academic term dates, and the advertised summer school prices. There is no publicly posted, detailed per-year or per-term tuition schedule, no published application/registration fee schedule, no publicly available boarding fees (not applicable), and no publicly posted formal refund or payment-method policy in the school's publicly accessible materials; independent local guides provide estimated annual/monthly fee ranges for schools of this type and give approximate market figures for Calpe School as noted above. For contact or admissions enquiries you may use the school's published phone number or admissions email.
Academics
Calpe School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 11.
Curriculum
The school uses the British National Curriculum to structure the content taught. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that includes the Spanish National Curriculum and Spanish as a Second Language to address varied needs. French is introduced once a week from Year 4 (Key Stage 2) upwards. Foundation 2 - 5 YRS, PRIMARY 5 - 7 YRS, PRIMARY 7 - 11 YRS. The curriculum includes Spanish, ICT, Physical Education, and Arts, with Assessments and Learning Support available.
Student Teacher Ratio
High teacher to pupil ratio.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Calpe School provides an all-round education in a safe, caring and loving environment and releases excellence through building self-esteem in a 'Happy to Learn' environment.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides learning support with early identification of children who may benefit from extra teaching; support may be provided within the classroom or through one-to-one tuition with a specialist teacher; trained staff advise parents.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a comprehensive English as a foreign language (EFL) support programme for reading and spelling difficulties.
Mental Wellbeing
The PE program aims to foster mental well-being, along with physical development, respect and sportsmanship.
Safeguarding
Calpe School provides a safe, caring and loving environment.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions inquiries are handled by Calpe School through Admissions Enquiries. The address is Los Eucaliptos, 60, Urb. Linda Vista Baja, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Málaga. An admissions enquiry form is available via the contact facility. Calpe School follows the British National Curriculum for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years old, with Foundation (2–5 years), Primary 5–7 years and Primary 7–11 years divisions, and is located in Marbella (San Pedro de Alcántara).
FAQs
What does Calpe School offer?
Calpe School is a British international school in Marbella (San Pedro), Spain, serving children aged 2 to 11. It is a NABSS member authorised to teach the British education system and follows the British National Curriculum, complemented by elements .
What age range?
Ages 2-11.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: Contact school.
How many students?
Approximately 120 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Calpe School is a British international school in Marbella (San Pedro), Spain, serving children aged 2 to 11. It is a NABSS member authorised to teach.
