- TypePrimary and secondary schools
- LocationBenalmádena, Spain
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The British College of Benalmádena is a British school on the Benalmádena coast, in the Torremuelle residential area of Benalmádena (Málaga), facing the sea between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. It combines the British Curriculum with the key areas of the Spanish education system, so that pupils can gain both British and Spanish qualifications. The school states that its education is bilingual in English and Spanish, with native English teachers at every stage and pupils of more than 40 nationalities. It publishes a NABSS inspection report on its website.
- Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception (ages 1 to 4)
- Primary School, British National Curriculum (ages 5 to 10)
- Secondary School, Key Stages 3 and 4 with IGCSEs (Years 7 to 11)
- Sixth Form with AS and A Levels (ages 16 to 18)
Alongside IGCSEs and A Levels, students obtain the Spanish ESO and Bachillerato equivalency, and can apply to Spanish universities without taking the PAU through the Direct University Access Credential. Pupils who are not yet fluent in English receive intensive English tuition during school hours. To apply, parents make an appointment with the principal and visit with their child; depending on the year group, an entrance examination may be required. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open.
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Primary or Secondary School
+34 952 442 215
Urb. Torremuelle, Paseo del Genil s/n, Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain, 29630
- Early Years: Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception (ages 1 to 4)
- Primary: British National Curriculum (ages 5 to 10)
- Key Stage 3: Years 7 to 9 (ages 11 to 14)
- Key Stage 4: IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11
- Sixth Form: AS and A Levels (ages 16 to 18)
IGCSE subjects include English, Mathematics, sciences, French, Business Studies, Travel & Tourism and Global Perspectives; pupils also study Spanish Language and Literature and Spanish Geography and History. A Level options include Economics, Computer Science, Further Mathematics and Spanish, with two career advisors guiding sixth formers.
- Request an appointment by phone or through the online form on the school website
- Visit the school: a parent or guardian meets the principal, accompanied by the child
- Interview; depending on the year group, the student may sit an entrance examination
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open.
Pupils do not need to be fully fluent in English on entry: those who are not receive intensive English tuition during school hours until they can follow the English curriculum. Pupils who need extra help with Spanish receive it in small groups.