Spain, Malaga
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Atalaya International School in Spain is a bilingual international school for ages 3 to 18. It offers Preschool through Secondary programs and the Dual Diploma, along with the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge IGCSE, and other curricula. The two main languages are English and Spanish, with a socio-linguistic context that supports authentic bilingual learning. The campus spans 16,000 m2, including 6,000 m2 of classrooms and 6,000 m2 of sports facilities, with modern technology integrated into teaching. The school emphasizes a student-centred, international atmosphere, safety, and spaces that encourage creativity and collaboration. Extracurriculars are broad, from robotics and technology projects to arts, dance, team sports, and community service such as a Blood Donation project. Pathways include Cambridge English Qualifications, the PAU examinations, and a Dual Diploma alongside the IB program. A vibrant learning community supports students through personalised guidance and active engagement daily.
Urbanización El Marqués, C. Pico Alcazaba, 24-28, 29680 Estepona, Málaga, Spain
Colegio Atalaya has 730 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Located at Calle Pico Alcazaba 24-28, Urbanización El Marqués, Estepona, 29680 Málaga, Spain. Estepona is in Málaga province on the Costa del Sol. The school sits in the El Marqués neighbourhood.
Preschool, Primary, Secondary; Baccalaureate. The school teaches in English and Spanish, and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Dual Diploma programs.
Bilingual international school
Guidance Department provides student support and guidance.
Spain
Six bus routes operate across the Costa del Sol, including Ruta 01 Calahonda / A7 (Morning 08:10, Afternoon 16:50) and Ruta 02 Estepona (Morning 08:00, Afternoon 16:55), with routes extending from Sotogrande to Elviria.
Colegio Atalaya teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate programs are offered, along with a Dual Diploma and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Cambridge English Qualifications are available. The P.A.U. exam is part of the offering. A Guidance Department supports students, and Regulation on Organisation and Functioning governs school operations. The two main languages are English and Spanish.
The school aims at academic excellence and prepares students for university.
1. Contact. Contact the Admissions team to begin the admissions process. The process goes beyond enrollment and includes steps to know the student and the family as integral members of the school, and for the family to know the school. Eva Mateos, Coordinator of Families and Head of Admissions, is available to guide families. Fill the form available at the following link or call 952 003 171 for personalized information.
2. Visit. A meeting can be arranged to meet you and explain what our educational project consists of. You can also visit all our facilities. This visit provides an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the school environment.
3. Day of assessment. Depending on the child's age, you may be invited to spend an assessment day with us, including an academic test to evaluate the student's level and a personal interview to get to know them better. This step helps determine admission suitability.
4. Enrollment. After this procedure is completed and the application is approved by the Management Team, the requested place will be offered if available and enrollment will be formalized. If there is no place at the time of application, families may remain on the waiting list, which must be renewed annually.
If no place is available at the moment of application, families may remain on the waiting list, which must be renewed annually.
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