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School comparison · Marbella
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Marbella
| Metric | Atlas American School of Malaga | Emerald Sixth Form Malaga Costa Del Sol |
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| Curriculum | IB, American | — |
| Qualifications | IB Diploma and AP | IGCSE and A-Levels |
| Ages served | Ages 3 to 18 | 3-18 |
| Language of instruction |
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| English |
| English |
| Tuition USD | $8,612-$16,052 | $5,000-$15,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $13,832 | $11,200 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +12% | +12% |
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| First-year cost? | $15,332 | $12,700 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 51/100 | 45/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 90th | 83th |
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| Students | 440 | 30 |
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| Nationalities | 46 | — |
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| Admissions | Competitive | Open |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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