Lycée Français de Málaga
International School in Marbella
Quick answer
Lycée Français International de Málaga is an AEFE-network French international school serving Costa del Sol families, delivering the French national curriculum. Annual tuition runs $4,000-$7,000 USD (true cost ~$7,000, +27% — Marbella region's 2nd cost percentile, well below the British-curriculum premium tier). Admissions are moderate; best suited to French-speaking families on the Costa del Sol wanting AEFE-network education at the most accessible pricing in the region as an alternative to English-medium British/IB schools.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French taught at Lycée Français de Málaga.
- Tuition: $4,000–$7,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-15 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
Fixed intake
AEFE
About Lycée Français de Málaga
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Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: limited
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,000(+27%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,500 |
| Cost position in Marbella | 2th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
AEFE-accredited French school. French Brevet. Very affordable. Located in Málaga city (45 min from Marbella). Trilingual French-Spanish-English.
French
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Málaga Centro, Teatinos, Torremolinos
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
AEFE-accredited French school. French Brevet. Very affordable. Located in Málaga city (45 min from Marbella). Trilingual French-Spanish-English.
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