The British College is situated between Torremolinos and Fuengirola in an exclusive, peaceful urbanisation called “Torremuelle”, facing the sea, right on the wonderful Benalmádena coast.
A Stimulating Learning Environment
Diverse and Inclusive School Community
We aim to create a happy and caring learning environment, where diversity is celebrated and an interest in difference is promoted. We believe that this environment will be one where the pupils will be able to learn most effectively. Our aim is to educate children into becoming confident, knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and responsible adults who are equipped to make a significant contribution to the modern society. We want them to have an understanding of and empathy for the diverse cultures throughout the world, and to develop a passion for learning.
Modern and State-of-the-Art Facilities
As well as a full range of modern classrooms equipped with large interactive whiteboards, there are four science laboratories with the latest technical devices, a big gymnasium, two music room, two art studios, a Primary library and two Secondary ones, four fully-networked computer resource centres with the latest computing equipment, a concert and drama hall and a totally equipped infirmary with a full time licensed doctor. In addition, the whole school is equipped with a wireless network system, which through programmes of integral control, providing all the classrooms with connections through wi-fi, creates in the school a 100% interactive campus. All the school premises have air conditioning, heating and an air renewal system, as well as a cctv system, including cameras in corridors and playground areas. The school has seven different play areas with sports facilities, according to the various age groups. The main one is a large, beautiful, shady park that includes a multi-sports area.
Extra Curricular Activities
Every day, from Monday to Friday, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., the pupils from Nursery to Year 13 have the option of attending a wide range of extra-curricular activities which include singing in the choir, music lessons, ballet, extra sports lessons, I.T club, Art club, homework club, chess club, drama club, and many others. Extra Support in the Curriculum subjects is also provided when necessary, from 4:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Summer School & Support Lessons
Students will strengthen their academic skills and improve their English naturally with native-speaking teachers, all while learning, enjoying new experiences and having fun through our wide range of activities.
Our Summer School will start on Wednesday 1st July and finish Tuesday 28th July and pupils from “Kindergarten” (1 year old) upwards can participate. The timetable will be from 9 am until 3 pm.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore our campus from the comfort of your home. Discover classrooms, facilities, and common areas through an interactive virtual tour. Experience The British College of Benalmádena as if you were there!
School Video
Discover our school through this inspiring video. Explore our facilities, meet our students and teachers, and feel the vibrant energy of our community. The music that accompanies the video is our school anthem, composed by teachers and students of The British College of Benalmádena. The piano performance is by Mr. James Thomas, Head of Music. This video is a tribute to the passion for education that unites us all. We hope it inspires you to become part of our community.
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School Rules
The British College of Benalmádena provides its pupils with an environment in which they can feel safe, cared for and supported, in which they can adequately develop their individual skills, helping them face the present world in an autonomous and critical way, preparing them to participate positively in society and in the diverse professional fields they might one day have access to.
To achieve these aims, we encourage our pupils to accept responsibilities and to be tolerant, to understand other people’s points of view, to help their peers and to maintain a high standard of work, the best they are capable of.
School day schedule
The school day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
Infants, Primary and Secondary School pupils all have a 20 minute break, from 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Nursery and Reception have lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., and a break until 1:30 p.m..
The Primary School lunch break is from 1:05 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Secondary School has lunch between 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In Secondary School the school day is divided into eight 45-minute periods.
There is also a large variety of after school activities, as well as support lessons for different subjects, every day of the week for the pupils from Nursery upwards.
Uniform of the school
The school uniform consists of:
Boys: Checked trousers up to year 1, grey trousers from year 2 upwards, beige long sleeved shirt / polo shirt in hot weather, green V neck jumper, winter coat (all with the school badge), tie, green socks and black shoes.
Girls: Checked skirt with straps up to year 1, beige long sleeved shirt / polo shirt in hot weather, green V neck jumper, winter coat (all with the school badge), tie, green socks/tights, flat black shoes.
PE kit: White T-shirt with red and green details, green bermudas / tracksuit (all with the school badge), green socks and white trainers.
All items can be purchased at school.
Lunch
The school provides a three-course lunch menu, cooked fresh every day in the school’s kitchen, and served in the school’s dining hall. This is compulsory for pupils up to and including Year 3.
The menus are planned following the guideline of the Dietary and Diet Therapy department of the University of Navarra. In addition, AENOR (Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification) supervises the planning procedures of the menus.
In the school’s cafeteria, the pupils can also buy sandwiches, snacks and drinks.
Pupils have the option to bring their own packed lunch, except for Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3, for who school lunch is compulsory.
If you have any special wishes / requests, please let us know.
Download this month’s menu from here.
Download Kindergarden’s menu from here.
Download special Nursery and Reception menu from here.
School Bus
The school has a bus service with two routes, one starting in Churriana and the other one in Calahonda.
A schedule for bus pick-up points and times is set up every school year in accordance with the pupils’ needs.
School Calendar
The school year starts at the beginning of September and finishes at the end of June. It is split into three terms. Before the school year starts, separate meetings are held for the parents from the different sections of the school. The school holidays are those stipulated by the Ministry of Education of the Andalusian District Council.
Download Forms
Some forms are available for download, like Registration Form, Health Form or Extracurricular Activities Form.
Complete and print the forms and bring them to the school if you wish to apply for a place for your son or daughter.
The best choice for your future
International academic excellence
Fall 2026/2027 applications are now open
You can do the registration by calling the school office for making an appointment, or through our web page.
The best choice for your future
International academic excellence
Fall 2026/2027 applications are now open
You can do the registration by calling the school office for making an appointment, or through our web page.