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Swans International School - Primary Campus

Spain, Malaga

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

Foundation Stage runs from age 3 to 5; Primary runs from age 5 to 11; Secondary runs from age 11 to 16 with a broad GCSE curriculum. Sixth Form is for ages 16 to 18, and the International Baccalaureate is offered there. A brand new, purpose-built school was constructed in Sierra Blanca for Years 6-13 in 2006.

Cultural and Language

The school has two sites in Marbella: Swans School Primary on El Capricho, s/n and Swans School Secondary on Lago de los Cisnes, s/n. The school educates children of more than fifty nationalities.

Social and Hobbies

The school offers an enrichment program that teaches life skills and provides character-building experiences outside the standard academic curriculum.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

The school has existed since 1971 and is dedicated to teaching and learning for over 50 years, with a supportive and inviting environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €8,750 - 20,500
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1971
Bus Service No

Swans International School is a long-established institution in Marbella, providing a bilingual education based on the British National Curriculum alongside the Spanish Primary system. Founded in 1971, the school has expanded into a multi-campus environment where students progress from Foundation Stage through to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Primary Campus at El Capricho emphasizes a family-oriented atmosphere and a core commitment to literacy, earning it the nickname "The Reading School." Facilities include an indoor, chlorine-free ozone swimming pool and specialized science laboratories. The school is particularly noted for its "nothing without hard work" ethos, which is reflected in its consistently high academic achievements and its unique dual-qualification program, allowing students to meet both UK and Spanish educational requirements. Beyond the classroom, the enrichment program is a central feature, offering diverse opportunities from professional-level theatre productions to a student-run radio station and a competitive national-level debate team.

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