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Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Phoenix College Málaga is a British Sixth Form college in Málaga, established in 2018. It offers British and International A‑levels for ages 16–18, preparing students to access universities worldwide. The curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish (including Spanish for Native speakers), Business, History, Geography and French, with Further Mathematics available where demand exists. Complementary PCE (Selectividad) subjects are offered for Spanish university applications, and Cambridge Advanced English classes are available for a supplementary fee. The college is an Edexcel Examinations Centre, with exams taken on site; PCE exams occur at UNED Málaga in Year 13. Facilities include a Science laboratory, with on‑site teaching across premises expanded in 2023. There is no uniform, though appropriate dress is expected, and a library serves students. The PSC Programme provides Personal Tutors and a Target system supporting development and university applications, with trips to CERN and cultural experiences in Málaga for students.
C/ Méndez Núñez, 5, 1ºD, Distrito Centro, 29008 Málaga, Spain
The Essentials
Phoenix College Malaga has 45 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English.
Location
Phoenix College Malaga is located at Méndez Núñez 5, 1º D, Málaga 29008, Spain. It is described as being in the heart of Malaga. The contact phone is 952 220 275 and the email is info@phoenixcollegemalaga.com.
Stages
Sixth Form College. It educates Year 12 and Year 13 students to access universities around the world. It uses the British education system and prepares students for A-level and International A-level.
Type
Sixth Form college
Country affiliation
British education system
Fees
Application / Matriculation fee - Matriculation (enrolment) fee: EUR 1,000. - Early-enrolment discounts on the Matriculation fee: pay EUR 600 (40% discount) if completed by 19 February; pay EUR 800 (20% discount) if completed by 16 May.
Tuition fees (per year and per term) - Annual tuition (per student, Year 12 or Year 13): EUR 10,350 per academic year. This tuition covers all AS / A-level subjects provided by the college but does not include official examination entry fees. - Academic year structure: the college publishes a three-term calendar (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Dividing the published annual tuition evenly across the three published terms equates to EUR 3,450 per term (EUR 10,350 ÷ 3). Use of this per-term figure is the arithmetic equivalent of the published annual fee and the college's published three-term calendar.
Tuition by year group - Year 12 (first year of Sixth Form): EUR 10,350 per academic year (equivalent to EUR 3,450 per term when the annual fee is divided equally into the three published terms). - Year 13 (second year of Sixth Form): EUR 10,350 per academic year (equivalent to EUR 3,450 per term when the annual fee is divided equally into the three published terms).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The Matriculation fee is payable at enrolment; early-enrolment deadlines determine the discounted Matriculation amounts. The college publishes term start and end dates for the academic year, which form the operational billing periods. Specific invoice dates, instalment plans or other formal payment schedules are provided to families as part of the enrolment process.
Boarding / accommodation fees - Phoenix College Málaga is a private day-school; boarding is not offered and there are no boarding fees.
Other costs and supplementary fees - Official examination fees: official A-level / AS exam-entry fees are not included in the annual tuition and are calculated and charged separately. - Supplementary academic charges: Spanish PCE (Selectividad) subjects and Cambridge Advanced English classes are available for an additional charge where required or requested. - Study-club / evening IGCSE sessions: charged separately at EUR 21 per student per session; course-specific terms state that fees paid for study-club groups are non-refundable unless the college discontinues the class (in which case fees are refunded minus sessions already delivered). - Uniform: there is no school uniform; appropriate dress is expected, so uniform purchase costs do not apply.
Refund information - Study-club sessions: if the college discontinues a scheduled class, fees paid for that class are refundable minus the cost of sessions already delivered; sessions missed by a student are not refunded. - General tuition and matriculation refunds: the published material states the Matriculation fee is an enrolment payment with early-enrolment deadlines; specific refund or cancellation terms for annual tuition and Matriculation are handled through the college's enrolment and contractual paperwork provided at offer and enrolment. Official exam-entry fees are charged separately and follow the awarding bodies' payment and refund rules.
Tax / VAT and additional charges - Certain ancillary services (for example specific UCAS or consultancy services) are subject to IVA (VAT) at 21% where applicable; VAT may be added to some fee lines or optional services.
Fee payment options - The college's public material confirms enrolment and invoicing procedures are managed as part of the offer and enrolment process; families receive payment instructions when an offer is made. Payment methods (bank transfer, card, instalment options) are provided during enrolment and on invoices given to parents. For course-specific services (UCAS consultancy, study-club, supplementary classes) the college publishes service fees and notes VAT where applicable.
If you are preparing an external database entry, include the following core fee lines exactly as shown above: Matriculation EUR 1,000 (with early-enrolment discounts EUR 600 / EUR 800), Annual tuition EUR 10,350 per Year 12 or Year 13 student, Official exam fees charged separately, Study-club EUR 21 per session.
Academics
Phoenix College Malaga teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 16 to 18.
Curriculum
The school teaches British A-levels and International A-levels. It educates Year 12 and Year 13 students to access universities around the world. The A Level subjects offered include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Spanish for Native students, Business, History, Geography, and French, with Further Mathematics possible depending on demand. It offers teaching in complementary PCE (Selectividad) subjects for those wishing to apply to Spanish universities, and Cambridge Advanced English classes are available for a supplementary charge. The college has a fully equipped Science laboratory for practical work in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It is an Edexcel Examinations Centre and exams are taken in the school; PCE subject exams are taken at UNED Málaga in May of Year 13.
Higher Education Progression
Since our first graduation in Summer 2020, Phoenix College Málaga graduates have progressed to universities around the world. Destinations include University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Warwick, Lancaster University, University of Manchester, Universidad de Málaga, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Amsterdam University College, IE University Segovia, University of Groningen, and King's College London.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The PSC Programme provides personal development and social engagement. Each student has a personal tutor; tutor groups meet every morning. Students set termly targets in Personal, Social and Cultural areas, with flexibility in targets. The programme includes student input and staff guidance, and supports broader experiences through events and clubs.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Initiate contact to begin the admissions process: the school is a Sixth Form College in the centre of Málaga. Prospective students join Year 12 after completing GCSE (year 11) or 4ª ESO, in the year they reach 16. Meetings or visits can be arranged without commitment. 2. Entry point: students join Year 12 (and Year 13) after completing GCSE or 4ª ESO, in the year they turn 16. The school educates Year 12 and Year 13 students and uses the British/A-level system. 3. English readiness: the school carries out a free English Assessment to help students prepare to study in English if they have not done so before. 4. Exams and on-site process: the school is an Edexcel Examinations Centre and all exams are taken at the school. To arrange a meeting or visit, contact via email or phone as above.
Scholarships
Early enrollment 20% discount on matriculation fee for matriculations completed by 16 May. A payment option allows paying 800€ now instead of 1000€ later to secure a place.
FAQs
What age group does Phoenix College Malaga cater for?
Phoenix College Malaga is a Sixth Form college exclusively for students aged 16 to 18. Students join Year 12 after completing their GCSEs or 4a ESO and study for two years through Year 13.
What qualifications can my child study at Phoenix College?
Students can study British A-levels and International A-levels. Subjects include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Business, History, Geography, French, and Further Mathematics where demand exists.
Can my child also prepare for Spanish university entrance?
Yes. The college offers complementary PCE (Selectividad) subjects alongside A-levels for students wishing to apply to Spanish universities. This dual pathway allows access to both UK and Spanish higher education systems.
How much does it cost to attend Phoenix College Malaga?
Annual tuition is EUR 10,350 per student. The matriculation fee is EUR 1,000, though early-enrolment discounts are available: EUR 600 if enrolled by February and EUR 800 if enrolled by May.
How small are the class sizes?
With around 45 pupils in the entire college, class sizes are very small. This intimate setting allows for close attention from teachers and strong personal tutor relationships.
What pastoral support does the college provide?
Every student has a personal tutor, and tutor groups meet each morning. The PSC Programme supports personal, social and cultural development, with students setting termly targets in these areas.
Where have Phoenix College graduates gone to university?
Graduates have progressed to universities worldwide including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Warwick, Lancaster, Manchester, and Universidad de Malaga. The college has been placing students since its first graduation in summer 2020.
Is there a school uniform at Phoenix College?
No. The college does not require a uniform. Students are simply expected to dress appropriately for a learning environment.
What are the lunch arrangements?
Students may bring their own lunch or purchase food from local cafes and shops near the college. A kitchen is available on-site for heating food.
When was the college established and who runs it?
Phoenix College Malaga opened in September 2018. It is owned and run by co-directors Kirsty Ridyard, Alex Mitchell and James Riley, three experienced A-level teachers with years of teaching experience in the UK and Spain.
Does the college offer any extracurricular activities?
Yes. The PSC programme includes cultural visits to galleries and museums in Malaga, and professional talks every two to three weeks from engineers, charity workers, medical students and alumni. Theatre trips are also organised.
What examination board does the college use?
Phoenix College Malaga is an accredited Edexcel examination centre. Students sit Edexcel and International A-level examinations.
