

Calpe School
Founded 1974
Updated July 2026
Calpe School is a British international school in Marbella (San Pedro) providing education for children aged 2 to 11 years. Established for over 50 years, it is committed to high academic standards and a supportive, family-oriented learning environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Calpe School operates under the motto "Happy to learn," aiming to provide an all-round education within a safe, caring, and loving environment. The school focuses on nurturing self-esteem and fostering a culture where thinking and learning flourish to help children succeed during their primary years.
Programmes
The school follows the British National Curriculum for students from Foundation (ages 2–5) through Primary (ages 5–11). The curriculum is broad and balanced, incorporating the Spanish National Curriculum and Spanish as a Second Language, with French introduced weekly from Year 4 onwards. Instruction is supported by ICT, physical education, and arts programmes.
Student support
Learning support
A dedicated learning support room is available for students, and the library serves as an overflow space for support groups. The school provides 1:1 support lessons to address the varied needs of its pupils.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Calpe School offer?
- Calpe School offers National Curriculum (England).
- What ages does Calpe School teach?
- Calpe School enrolls students aged 2 to 11.
- Is Calpe School a day or boarding school?
- Calpe School is a day school.
- Is Calpe School co-educational?
- Calpe School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Calpe School located?
- Calpe School is an international school in Marbella, Spain.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families may contact the school directly via telephone or email to initiate the admissions process. Children are placed in the appropriate year group based on their age as of the period between 1st September and 31st August.
Calendar
The school provides downloadable academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Monthly menus are also available for students.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features eight distinct teaching areas, a large dining room, and a library containing over 3,000 fiction and reference books. Outdoor facilities include a 300m² polished concrete sports area with perimeter seating, a creative play area with climbing frames and a wooden playhouse, and a private play area for Foundation students. Technology resources throughout the school include interactive whiteboards, Clever-Touch screens, and computer screens.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of after-school clubs to extend the learning experience. Additionally, it hosts a summer school programme featuring themed weeks that incorporate creative and dynamic activities.

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National Curriculum (England)