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Malaga has 4 schools in the sen / special education category, providing families with focused options.
Compare 5 SEN / Special Education international schools in Malaga, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 7,449), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The Benalmádena International College is a private, UK‑curriculum school for ages 3 to 18, located in Nueva Torrequebrada near Benalmádena Costa and Fuengirola. Founded in 1997 by Mr. Keith Ellis, the college operates on a single 17,500 m² campus with four buildings: Infants and Primary, Secondary, a Cafeteria and a Games Room. The school offers a British National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through Sixth Form, with elements of the Spanish curriculum, and provides a bespoke approach for students with SEN. The curriculum includes BTEC qualifications and A-Levels in Sixth Form. Facilities support age‑appropriate learning and social development, with close proximity to the beach and a coastal setting that enhances exploration. The college holds ISI inspection and British Schools Overseas accreditation and reports academic results well above the UK national average. Extra‑curricular activities include sports, theatre and an English club, plus international sports tournaments. Its campus inspires learners daily.
St. Anthony's College is a co-educational British school on the Costa del Sol, founded in 1968 as the oldest British school on the coast. The campus at Camino de Coin, Km 5.25, Mijas Costa, Málaga, serves pupils aged 3 to 18 and offers the British National Curriculum alongside Spanish ESO and Bachillerato. The Foundation Stage provides a friendly, safe start, while Primary pupils are taught mainly by their class teacher with a dedicated team creating a stimulating environment. Senior Years (Years 10 and 11) follow a two-year Key Stage 4 programme culminating in IGCSE examinations, with Core Subjects taken by all students. Sixth Form emphasizes selecting courses that students will enjoy and that support success, guided by GCSE results. A tutor group system, led by a Head of Pastoral, supports wellbeing and personal development. Specialist Spanish teaching and a range of arts activities complement the curriculum; Foundation trips to a farm school, Selwo Marina and Fuengirola Zoo enrich learning. Dining is on site with Ausolan.
Atlas American School of Malaga is a private international school in Estepona, Malaga, serving ages 3–18 with an American curriculum that also prepares students for Spanish and international university entrance. The program runs Preschool through High School and emphasizes inquiry, reflection and communication alongside content knowledge. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and French language programs and EAL and Learning Support to assist diverse learners. The campus features a 7v7 soccer field, a fitness room, an elementary gym and two basketball courts. Students belong to the Home of the Sharks house system, fostering sport and recreational competition. Distinctive offerings include an Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 with a shark-tank investor pitch, and authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Atlas ASM provides university counseling, a dedicated SAT preparation course, and guidance for admission to universities worldwide. Atlas ASM is part of Mathema Education, collaborating with Aquinas American School.
Queens British Grammar School in Estepona delivers the British National Curriculum to students aged 3 to 18, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. With a strict cap of 15 to 20 students per classroom, teachers provide individualized instruction tailored to each child's specific educational needs. The school requires Spanish language study for all pupils and provides a dedicated 'Intensive English Class' to bring non-native speakers up to standard before joining mainstream lessons. A distinctive feature of the campus is its traditional British House system. Upon enrollment, students are sorted into four houses—Anne, Mary, Elizabeth, and Victoria—where they earn house points for acts of kindness, consistent effort, and outstanding coursework. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM, followed by an hour of termly extracurricular clubs, including athletics and swimming. Families are supported by an official school bus service and an on-site Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordinator.
Brave Generation Academy (BGA) Marbella operates a hybrid model at Centro Comercial La Colonia in San Pedro de Alcántara. This hub provides flexible education for learners aged 12 to 18, who select from the British International Curriculum (Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs and A-Levels) or the American Core Curriculum (US Diploma and AP courses). Replacing traditional classrooms, the hub offers a co-learning space where students access coursework digitally 24/7. A unique feature is the presence of Learning Coaches, who offer daily mentorship instead of traditional subject teaching. This allows students to create their own schedules, making it a fit for young athletes or performers. The program includes "Build Weeks" and community service to develop real-world skills. Located five minutes from Marbella’s city centre, the hub supports self-directed study in an urban environment. This approach prioritizes personal progress and prepares students for university entry through internationally recognized qualifications.
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