Spain, Malaga
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The school provides a holistic education that goes beyond academics, fostering personal development, creativity and social responsibility. It values safety and well-being highly and aims to create an inclusive culture where every student feels seen, respected and welcome. The school promotes a balanced lifestyle through physical activity, artistic expression and opportunities for personal growth. A strong community is built as students and teachers work together to form lasting memories and friendships. It strives to shape its students into mindful global citizens who are equipped to meet future challenges and contribute positively to society.
The school has an international profile with an extended timetable devoted to Spanish and English.
Safety and well-being are valued highly; the school fosters an inclusive culture that supports students' emotional and social well-being and helps them feel safe, seen and welcome.
Svenska Skolan Marbella is a Swedish international school in Marbella offering preschool (ages 3–5) and primary education up to year F–6 on site, with distance learning for secondary grades (7–9 via Sofia Distans and gymnasium via Hermods Distansgymnasium) under teacher supervision. The campus follows the Swedish curriculum under Skolverket and is approved by the Junta de Andalucía. Founded in 2003, it sits in La Alzambra/Nueva Andalucía near Puerto Banús, with facilities that include a garden, pool, three padel courts, an artificial turf football pitch and outdoor spaces. English and Spanish are extended into daily life and the timetable includes extra language time. Swedish pedagogy informs teaching across ages. The school day runs 09:00–15:00 with after-school care 15:00–17:00. With around 200 pupils, it is one of Skolverket's 14 approved Swedish schools. Multilingual staff support language learning; the community emphasizes inclusion and anti-bullying. The campus is near a park and the beach.