British school for international families on the Costa del Sol coast, ranked among Spain’s top hundred and preparing students for admission to leading universities.
About the School
Operating since 2004 in San Pedro de Alcántara near Marbella, Laude San Pedro welcomes children aged 3 to 18 while following the British educational system. Students from over 50 countries create a diverse community that fosters global thinking from an early age and cultivates cross-cultural openness—an environment that proves convenient for families throughout Málaga and surrounding areas.
Achievements
Forbes, El Mundo, and El Español ranked Laude San Pedro among Spain’s top 100 schools for 2025. The college consistently achieves GCSE and A-Level results that surpass both Spanish and UK national averages, which explains why graduates regularly secure places at Russell Group universities—including Oxford and Cambridge—demonstrating the rigorous academic foundation that opens doors to the world’s leading institutions.
Education at Laude San Pedro College Marbella
The curriculum spans several stages with corresponding programs:
- Early Years (3–5 years) — preschool preparation
- Primary (5–11 years) — elementary school
- Secondary (11–16 years) — middle school with IGCSE exams
- Sixth Form (16–18 years) — upper level with A-Levels or Spanish bachillerato
From age 12, students can choose between British or Spanish pathways, offering flexibility depending on university plans. Those requiring language support benefit from the Mastering English Pathway program with Cambridge English certification preparation.
Extracurricular Life
Athletics play a significant role, with teams competing in football, basketball, swimming, tennis, and track events—activities that build both physical fitness and collaborative discipline. Creative and technological pursuits are equally diverse: music with concerts, theatre, robotics, art, and mindfulness practices ensure everyone discovers their passion beyond academics.
Additional opportunities:
- Musical instrument instruction
- Radio studio for media projects
- Culinary workshops
- Electronics and programming
Campus
The campus features age-appropriate zones designed for each educational stage, with infrastructure regularly updated to maintain a comfortable learning environment. Facilities include an artificial-turf football field, two multi-sport courts, and an indoor hall with seating for 400. Academic spaces encompass computer labs, science laboratories, a drama studio, and a library housing thousands of volumes.
