As a private school in Benalmádena, our philosophy is to give each child focused learning in an enjoyable environment – an experience they will treasure for the rest of their lives. We provide an enthusiastic and stimulating atmosphere, where children are taught to build their inner confidence.
Our british educational model allows students to achieve a dual qualification to access Spanish and British universities around the world. The BIC provides a British Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage to Sixth Form.
In our recent inspection, in which we received a maximum 4-year accreditation, The Benalmádena International College was recognized for its strong academic performance and the overall well-being of its students. The school fosters a warm and positive atmosphere, contributing to a secure and supportive learning environment that promotes student happiness and achievement.
NIS Inspection, March 2025
Our philosophy is to give each child focused learning in an enjoyable environment, an experience that the students will treasure for the rest of their lives.
Our private college has been officially inspected and approved by the Spanish Education Authority, which allows the college to teach students to university entrance level.
We currently have over 300 students and 53/54 different nationalities. Many of these children can speak several languages before they reach the senior school.
We are very aware of the problems that bullying generates in pupils, that is why we have an alert and action plan in case we see signs of a possible case.
We appreciate that moving to a new country or even changing schools can be stressful. For this reason, our admissions procedures are quick, easy and most importantly, stress free!
Our private school has always produced a full sports program for its students. It is extremely important to give every pupil the chance to learn and perform as many different sporting activities as possible.
Our private school follows the UK national curriculum and its key stages of learning as outlined below. We also teach a partial Spanish curriculum to a number of students, predominantly Spanish language students and competent Spanish speakers, which allows them to accredit their UK qualifications within the Spanish system at the end of their studies with us.
Early Years/Reception
Key Stage 1 – Years 1 and 2
Key Stage 2 – Years 3-6
Key Stage 3 – Secondary Level – Years 7-9
Key Stage 4 – Secondary Level – Years 10-11
Key Stage 5 – Sixth Form – Years 12-13
Students are taught respect and confidence in a friendly, yet advanced academic enviroment. An experience they will take with them forever.
Congratulations to all our students for their fantastic results
In our private college we have a wide range of extracurricular activities. Discover an enriching academic year at The BIC, where we go beyond traditional education. Elevate your child’s learning experience with our diverse array of extracurricular activities. These activities serve as the ideal complement to our rigorous academic training.
At our college, we take pride in curating an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, carefully designed to cater to varied interests and talents. Our commitment to excellence extends to the team of highly qualified professionals who lead and facilitate these activities.
Check out our full programme of extracurricular activities
Our kitchen service offers an excellent, healthy and well-balanced daily menu, supervised by our team of nutritionists and cooked by our own chefs every day with fresh, seasonal and top quality ingredients.
In addition, our students can choose from several daily menu options. They can even bring their lunch from home for a small monthly fee.
Nestled in a prime location, The BIC spans an expansive area of 17,500 square meters, offering a dynamic educational environment for students. Ideally positioned just three hundred meters from the beach, our campus provides a unique blend of academic excellence and natural beauty.
Comprising four distinct buildings, our facilities cater to the diverse needs of students across different age groups.
Founded in 1997 by Mr Keith Ellis, our school was created with the vision of offering a family-oriented, respectful and bilingual education.
Today, more than 300 students of 33 nationalities learn in modern facilities covering 17,500 m², close to the sea, with dedicated classrooms for Infant, Primary and Secondary students.
We are accredited under international standards: ISI / BSO / OFSTED, registered in Spain with official number 29001078.
Our commitment: to prepare them academically and personally for a global future.
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The Benalmádena International College is one of the best reputed schools with English Education in Southern Spain. We are located in Nueva Torrequebrada, just off the N340 road between Benalmádena Costa, in the heart of the Costa del Sol.
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