Deutsche Schule in der provinz Malaga - Coleg

The school aims to provide an internationally recognized German education within a modern, bilingual, and intercultural environment. It emphasizes critical and networked thinking, self-directed learning, and the development of social and intellectual skills. As a German-Spanish encounter school, it fosters understanding between cultures and prepares students for success in a globalized world through values-based education, tolerance, and democratic participation.

The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway starting from kindergarten (age 3) through primary school (grades 1-4) to secondary school (grades 5-12). The secondary curriculum includes pathways leading to German Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, and the Deutsches Internationales Abitur. Specialized preparation courses for the Spanish university entrance exams (EBAU) are also provided for students intending to study in Spain.

The school employs a dedicated counseling and inclusion team (OeI) to provide individual support for students, parents, and teachers. Support measures include team teaching in German for primary and secondary levels (grades 5-8), a 'revolving door' model (Drehtürmodell) for high-achieving students in grades 5-10, and small-group remedial sessions in German and Spanish. Additionally, the school utilizes the 'No Blame Approach' for bullying prevention and a peer-tutoring program where older students assist younger ones in core subjects.

The school accepts students of all nationalities, provided they meet the academic and linguistic requirements for their respective grade level. The admissions process begins with an initial contact and an information meeting to discuss the school profile, curriculum, and daily routine. While applications are accepted year-round, the kindergarten enrollment deadline is the end of February, with decisions for that level beginning in early March; other grade levels are subject to space availability.

The school provides a downloadable annual overview for the academic years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The school office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 16:30 and Friday from 9:00 to 15:30.

Located on a hill covered in pine and cork oak trees, the campus features a park-like design and modern infrastructure, including fiber-optic connectivity in all rooms. Facilities include a newly renovated kindergarten, professionally equipped science laboratories, updated music and art rooms, a modern canteen, and a school library. The campus also houses a solar photovoltaic plant and is served by nine bus lines covering the area between Málaga and Estepona.

A wide range of extracurricular activities is available across the kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels, including sports, arts, music, and informatics. The school features an integrated music school offering instrumental instruction, and students participate in various competitions such as 'Jugend musiziert', 'Jugend forscht', and 'Jugend debattiert'. Additional offerings include a school garden, a student newspaper, a theater group, a school observatory, and a 'Solidarity Projects' group that engages in social and environmental initiatives.