Why choose us
Why choose us

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Welcome to The British School of Málaga

Welcome to The British School of Málaga

In a school with 25 years of experience, students grow into lifelong learners, complementing British studies with Spanish classes to achieve certifications in both languages. Through diverse skill-building opportunities and international experiences they develop a global mindset, ready to embrace the world with curiosity and confidence.

Living the values of Creativity, Aspiration, Resilience and Empathy, students learn to thrive well beyond their time at school, becoming caring and successful individuals. Here, we CARE!

The British School of Málaga

Why choose BSM?

Top reasons our families choose to belong here.

Superb bilingual certified education
Superb bilingual certified education

BSM is the only British all-through school in the area. Students learn and interact in English from Early Years to Sixth Form, integrating Spanish studies and obtaining their double debree, so they can access national and international universities and careers when they leave.

Skill-building growth paths
Skill-building growth paths

Students take the lead of their journeys, building their curricula, focusing on practical and creative activities and accessing leadership opportunities to take responsibility, developing self-confidence, motivating others and learning beyond the classroom.

Pastoral care
Pastoral care

Children benefit from a strong community who truly cares. Here, everyone - students, teachers, ancillary staff and parents - collaborate, learn and improve together. Learners experience a dedication that makes them feel aspirational, valued, supported and respected.

Purposeful teaching
Purposeful teaching

Students are guided by experienced teachers who support, challenge and empower every student based on their own unique characteristics. They assess when additional support is needed or when learners are up to more challenging classes.

International vocation
International vocation

Students grow global citizenship thanks to a focus on multilingualism, our multicultural community that welcomes 50+ nationalities and 25+ languages, and international skill-building programmes through the International Schools Partnership network.

World-class facilities
World-class facilities

Learners grow, explore and challenge themselves in modern facilities, featuring dedicated buildings to each age stage, science and ICT labs, creative studios, sports fields, outdoors swimming pool, playgrounds and a canteen.

Life beyond books
Life beyond books

Students access a wide range of extra-curricular activities to grow curiosity and confidence, including sports, academic clubs during school hours, videogame, artistic or musical workshops and debate competitions.

Strong family involvement
Strong family involvement

Children thrive with strong parent-school relationships. Families are engaged into the school life through our Monday Communications, which include details about parent meetings, competitions and exchange programmes and Weekly Bulletins, published every Friday with news and upcoming events.

BSM Summer School
BSM Summer School

Students aged 5 to 12 coming from any school can join our English Summer School and spend a fun summer together while learning through sports, swimming pool sessions, exciting trips and fun classes with English native teachers.

Excellent academic results

Students at The British School of Málaga achieve outstanding results in their IGCSE, A Level and PAU exams, gaining access to top universities worldwide.

86%

A* - C grades

IGCSEs

68,06%

A* - C grades

A Levels

30,09%

10 - 9 grades

Spanish university access exams

University destinations

Students access top universities in Spain and worldwide, having obtained the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Most of our students

Are accepted into their first-choice universities

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Spain

  • Universidad Europea Madrid
  • CUNED
  • EADE
  • Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
  • Universidad CEU San Pablo
  • IE University
  • Universidad de Málaga
  • ESIC University
  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • Universidad Pontificia de Comillas
  • Universidad Complutense
  • Universidad Europea de Madrid
  • Politecnica de Madrid
  • Escuela Superior Artes Escénicas Málaga
  • Universidad de Granada
  • Universidad Complutente de Madrid
  • Universidad LOYOLA
  • Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
  • Universidad rey Juan Carlos
  • Camilo Jose Cela
  • Schiller International University of Madrid
  • Les Roches
  • Universidad de Cordoba
  • U-Tad
  • Universidad de Navarra
  • Escuela de Cine Málaga
  • Universidad de Cádiz
  • ISDE Law Business School
  • Colegio La Reina

Germany

  • UMCH Hamburg
  • European University of Cyprus - Frankfurt branch
  • Berlin International University

Netherlands

  • University of Amsterdam
  • University Twente
  • UvA University of Amsterdam
  • Delft University of Technology
  • Groningen University
  • Rotterdam School of Management
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam

UK

  • University of Glasgow
  • Manchester University
  • Greenwich University London
  • University of the Arts London
  • Reading University
  • Hartpury University
  • University of London Birkbeck
  • Imperial College London
  • University of St Andrews
  • University of Kent
  • University of Sheffield
  • Solent University
  • Loughborough University
  • University of London Southbank
  • University of Brighton
  • University of Liverpool
  • Nottingham Trent University
  • University of Greenwich

Ireland

  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University College Cork

Bulgaria

  • Mindermann

Czechia

  • Charles University Prague

United States

  • Indiana Institute of Technology
  • Pima Community College
  • Loyola Marymount University

Our history

2000
BSM welcomes its first students
BSM welcomes its first students

The school was founded under the name St. George Málaga as an answer to local families who demanded a global education for their children, quickly building a reputation for excellence.

2018
BSM goes global with ISP
BSM goes global with ISP

The school joined the International Schools Partnership - ISP educational group, giving students the opportunity to access exciting worldwide opportunities.

2019
A new era
A new era

Students organised a re-inauguration event involving the whole school and local communities. From this point onwards, the school changed its name to its current one: The British School of Málaga.

2024
More space to dream
More space to dream

A new Primary building was inaugurated, along with a multi-sport pavilion, offering students an ultra-modern and additional building to explore, study and practice.

2025
Celebrating 25 years
Celebrating 25 years

As we mark this incredible milestone, our BSM family looks back to what we achieved together with pride - ready to continue offering our students the best place to grow and thrive.

Our core values

Janet Legler

We provide our students with many opportunities to become well-rounded caring citizens by collaborating with different NGOs.

Janet Legler, Head of Pastoral

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