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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Creators International School is a STEM-focused international school in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. It opened in September 2025 and offers day programmes for Year 3–Year 10 and boarding from Year 7. The school follows a British curriculum aligned with UK IGCSE and A-Levels, enhanced by a bespoke STEM-focused program that blends global curricula to support mastery and university readiness. Instruction is in English, with Spanish offered as a second language. Classes are small, with a maximum of 12 students. The Primary curriculum integrates languages, mathematics, sciences and social studies with the arts and physical education for holistic development; the Middle School covers English, Spanish, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, history, geography and the arts with STEM emphasis; the High School centers on a STEM foundation plus entrepreneurship, economics, public speaking and university preparation. Facilities include modern science labs, maker spaces, dedicated art studios, a theatre, a gym and a 25m pool, plus spaces for experiential learning. Boarding is available on campus, with 24-hour pastoral support and a Founding Family Offer for early enrollment.
C. Huerta de Rufino, 29679 Benahavís, Málaga, Spain
The Essentials
Creators International School has 120 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
Location
Avenida Huerta de Rufino, S/N, 29679, Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. The school sits in the hills of southern Spain.
Stages
Ages 7 to 18.
Type
STEM-focused international school with day and boarding programmes.
Country affiliation
British curriculum affiliation (UK IGCSE and A-Levels).
Fees
Annual tuition at Creators International School ranges from EUR 16,500 to EUR 19,500 for 2026/27.
Application & Admissions Fees - Admissions & Evaluation Fee: €150, non‑refundable and non‑transferable; due before the entrance test. - Enrolment Fee: €500, non‑refundable on acceptance but deductible from the Tuition Fee for the first term. - Endowment Fee: one‑time, non‑refundable €750 due on acceptance. - Re‑enrolment Fee: €500 per student payable each year to secure a place for the following academic year; deductible from the first term's Tuition Fee for that year and payable according to the school payment schedule.
Tuition Fees (by year group; amounts shown as annual and split by the three invoiced instalments) - Years 3 to 6: Annual Tuition Fee €15,000 — Term 1 €6,000; Term 2 €6,000; Term 3 €3,000. - Years 7 to 10: Annual Tuition Fee €18,000 — Term 1 €7,200; Term 2 €7,200; Term 3 €3,600.
Boarding Fees (for students in Years 7 to 10) - Boarding options (figures shown as annual amounts that include tuition plus boarding): - Termly full boarding (7 days/week during term dates): Annual amount €50,500 (this figure is presented as the combined boarding plus tuition package). - Weekly boarding (5 days / 4 nights per week during term dates): Annual amount €44,000 (this figure is presented as the combined boarding plus tuition package). - Guardianship Fee (optional for full boarders): €2,500 per year. - Boarding inclusions (no additional charge unless specified): tuition, textbooks and basic course materials; ensuite shared accommodation (with some single rooms for senior students); meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner); supervised supported study time; university and career guidance; supervised access to campus sports and study facilities; a programme of weekend activities (some specialist activities may carry a supplement); scheduled Malaga airport 2‑way transfers for full boarders; laundry services; and a school group medical insurance option (medical insurance is compulsory for boarding students).
Other costs and compulsory extras - Transport for day students: annual two‑way service €1,800; annual one‑way service €1,200. Instalments for transport are invoiced according to the school's term instalment schedule. - Lunch for day students (compulsory): Annual €1,500 — Term 1 €600; Term 2 €600; Term 3 €300. - Additional services liable to extra fees (examples): specialist or external examination fees (e.g., IGCSE, A‑Level), additional specialist learning or language support, after‑school care, specialist extra‑curricular activities, off‑campus school trips (except non‑specialist weekend trips and activities for termly boarding students), and compulsory medical insurance for boarding students.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition Fees and Boarding Fees are invoiced in three instalments and should be settled according to the payment schedule unless the full year is paid in advance. Instalment due dates are: Term 1 — at the time of enrolment; Term 2 — 12 December 2025; Term 3 — 12 March 2026. The re‑enrolment fee due date is 13 April 2026 for the following school year. - A 3% discount on tuition is available for payment of the full annual tuition fee at the time of first enrolment or re‑enrolment for the following school year. A 3% sibling discount is available on the tuition fee for a second or subsequent child. Founding Family fee reductions (already reflected in the figures above where applicable) include a 20% reduction in tuition for the first year and a 50% reduction in both the Endowment Fee and the Admissions & Evaluation Fee for the first year.
Refunds, withdrawal and non‑refundables - Admissions & Evaluation Fee, Enrolment Fee and Endowment Fee are non‑refundable. - If a student withdraws, the following charges apply (fees shown are proportions of the annual tuition and boarding fees plus the non‑refundable admissions fees): - Withdrawal from first school day to 31 October: pay 1/3 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal from 1 November to 31 December: pay 1/2 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal from 1 January to 28 February: pay 2/3 of annual tuition and boarding fees plus admissions fees. - Withdrawal after 1 March: pay the full annual tuition (no reduction). - Tuition and Boarding Fees already paid for any term are non‑refundable if the student attends any classes in that term; there is no discount for delayed enrolment during a term. Written notice of permanent withdrawal should be given one term in advance; failure to provide the required notice makes the fees for the following term due.
Fee payment options and banking details - Payment methods accepted: credit/debit card in person at the School Office (cash is not accepted), online card payments via Stripe, and bank transfer. - Bank transfer details provided for payments by bank transfer: Account Name Atraria Inmuebles, S.L.; IBAN ES08 2100 1310 6102 0024 7517; Bank CAIXABANK; SWIFT/BIC CAIXESBBXXX.
Academics
Creators International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 7 to 18.
Curriculum
Creators International School offers a bespoke STEM-focused curriculum that blends a structured extended program drawn from global curricula. The Primary School sparks curiosity by integrating core subjects—languages, mathematics, sciences, and social studies—with the arts and physical education to support holistic development. The Middle School provides English, Spanish, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, history, geography, and the arts with a strong emphasis on STEM, fostering inquiry and critical thinking. The High School centers on a robust STEM foundation, enriched by English and electives, and includes entrepreneurship, economics, public speaking, and university preparation. The curriculum extends beyond Cambridge examinations, drawing elements from various global curricula to promote mastery and university readiness, with a focus on inquiry-based, mastery-oriented learning. Classes are small, with a maximum of 12 students per class, and students write Cambridge IGCSE and A-level examinations. Language of instruction is English; Spanish is offered as a second language.
Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class size is 12 per class.
Higher Education Progression
University preparation focuses on global access to leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world. Personalised coaching supports entrance tests such as SATs and STEP, and guidance for writing personal essays and preparing for admissions interviews. The programme aims to prepare students to thrive in higher education and beyond.
Gifted and Talented
The Scholarship program offers academic excellence scholarships, STEM-specific bursaries, international student grants, and a transparent, inclusive application process to nurture gifted students regardless of financial background.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Creators International School prioritizes the health, well-being and happiness of students. An on-site nurse provides medical care; a school counsellor and pastoral care teams monitor students and offer emotional support. The program encourages regular exercise, balanced nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy living, with tutoring and pastoral support contributing to emotional, social, and character development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Learning Support is available; English Language Support and Learning support services are provided by specialized language teachers and a consulting educational psychologist. Learning support classes are not part of the standard timetable. A SEND policy governs admissions and support for qualified students.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language Support is provided for students for whom English is not their first language, with a dedicated team of language specialists and tailored tutoring to improve fluency, confidence and academic engagement.
Mental Wellbeing
A focus on mental health is integrated through counselling, pastoral care and Personal, Health and Social Education, with resources and guidance to manage stress, resilience and social-emotional learning.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is foundational to pastoral care, with comprehensive policies and procedures, staff training, safer recruitment practices, and ongoing education to ensure students' safety and well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
Day students (Year 3–Year 10, ages 7–14) and boarding students (Year 7–Year 10, ages 11–14) are admitted at Creators International School in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. The curriculum is delivered in English, with Spanish language lessons and language support for students for whom English is a second or foreign language. The school operates as a STEM-focused day and boarding school and leads to British examinations. The admissions process consists of five steps: Enquiry; Mathematics Entrance Test (in-person or online) after paying the Admissions and Evaluation Fee; a School Visit and Evaluation with the student and parents; completion of the online Application Form; and Acceptance, followed by payment of the Enrolment Fee and Endowment Fee and the start of tuition and boarding fees. Stage 2 requires international boarding students to provide the necessary visa documents, health records, previous school reports, and any relevant assessments. The school may place applicants in a Waiting Pool if there are no vacancies; the Waiting Pool is reviewed whenever a vacancy arises. Preference may be given to siblings. Applications for admission are accepted from February 2024 for the 2025–2026 academic year; registering interest for the 2026–2027 academic year began on February 26, 2024.
Scholarships
Academic excellence scholarships; STEM-specific bursaries; international student grants; transparent, inclusive application processes; Creators International School identifies and nurtures exceptional talent regardless of financial background.
Waitlist
A Waiting Pool is used when there are no vacancies for the relevant year group, and the pool is reviewed each time a vacancy arises.
FAQs
What does Creators International School offer?
Creators International School is a STEM-focused international school in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. It opened in September 2025 and offers day programmes for Year 3–Year 10 and boarding from Year 7. The school follows a British curriculum aligned with .
What age range?
Ages 7-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 16,500 to EUR 19,500.
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?
Creators International School is a STEM-focused international school in Benahavís, Málaga, Spain. It opened in September 2025 and offers day programme.
