If you are looking to move to Marbella with your family searching for schools can be a daunting task and ensuring your children receive the best education is one of the most important tasks of your new adventure.
Marbella has a fantastic selection of fully international schools including British and American which offers an alternative to enrolling them in state or private Spanish schools and this offers an easier transition for the child.
The Spanish education system is divided into four stages, two are compulsory:
• Nursery and preschool (educación infantil) – optional (0-3 yrs)
• Primary (educación or escuela primaria) – compulsory (3-6 yrs)
• Compulsory secondary education (educación secundaria obligatoria) (12-16 yrs)
• Upper secondary education (bachillerato) – optional (16-18 yrs)
Heres a list of tips to get you started:
• Check the schools are accredited with the required authorities
• Make a wish list of schools you like
• Speak to others about the schools alot of areas have facebook groups thats are easy to access.
• Research the teachers and if they have a high turnover of staff
• Look in to what after school activities the school offers
• Get involved in the schools PTA
• Trial run the school run!
• Check out the schools achievements
• See what specialist subjects are on offer
• Get all the details on each school in your area before making a firm decision
Below is a list of nursery schools in and around the Marbella area to help kick start your search!
• Patatina Baby Schools are bilingual nursery schools with two branches; one located in Puerto Banus and the other ideally in the center of Marbella. Patatina cares for children aged 3 months to four years old, offering primary education in English, Russian and Spanish for children aged 3 months to four years old.
• The International Kids Club which is also known as International Kids Club El Campanario, offers Spanish, English and Russian education programme that with an innovative and effective teaching method in a safe, encouraging environment.
• Casa Del Mar Montessori offers a Montessori education based on the practices of the Association Montessori Internationale. Programs here include The Infant Community, 18 months-3 years, Children’s House 3-6 years.
• Marbella Montessori School is a private school which teaches according to the English National Curriculum for boys and girls aged 3 to 11 years. located in San Pedro de Alcantara.
• Kinder Care are an international nursery and infant school for children between the ages of 0-6 and is a bi-lingual school in a modern and purpose-built nursery in Benalmadena Pueblo.
• Calpe School is a private English nursery and school which follows the British National Curriculum and Spanish Curriculum for boys and girls from 2 to 9 years of age
• Guarderia Atalaya is Located in Atalaya in East Estepona and is a Spanish language kindergarten for children from 0-6 years old.
• Moonlighting is in Marbella and is a professional, international bi-lingual nursery in Marbella. The school is open all year and its opening hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Los Pekes is Located in East Marbella and is a Spanish language kindergarten for children from 4 months to 5 years old.
• Ludoteca Mundo Magico is a professional Day Care Centre providing day care for newborns and children up to 10 years of age. Day Care is also available all day, either on a part-time or full-time basis.
• Wendy Marbella First School can be found near Central Marbella teaching both Spanish and English languages and is a family focused nursery for children up to 5 years of age.
If you would like any further information please call and speak with Kevin for a chat and advice.
