Why Laude San Pedro keeps coming up in relocation conversations
Laude San Pedro International College matters because it gives families on the Costa del Sol a school where the British and Spanish routes stay visible at the same time. For parents moving to Marbella, that is often the real question: not just where a child will study next term, but which university options will still make sense years later.
The school sits in San Pedro de Alcántara, just west of central Marbella. Its current English pages describe a through-school for ages 3 to 18. Laude was founded in 2004, belongs to the International Schools Partnership (ISP) and recent school communications refer to more than 50 nationalities. That gives it a more international feel than many standard bilingual private schools.
| Detail | Laude San Pedro International College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Location | Avenida de la Coruña, 2, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella, Málaga |
| Age range | The current English pages describe a school for ages 3 to 18 |
| Academic model | British curriculum structure with a Spanish Bachillerato option in the senior years |
| Senior qualifications | I/GCSE, AS and A Level, plus Spanish Bachillerato according to the school pages |
| Group membership | Part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) |
| Standout facilities | AstroTurf pitch, multisport courts, indoor gym, labs, radio studio and library |
Academic structure: the dual pathway is the real selling point
Laude is especially relevant because the dual route is visible in the official material rather than hidden behind marketing language. The school presents a British pathway from EYFS onwards, then also publishes a clear Spanish Bachillerato option for older students. On the British side, the pages refer to EYFS, Primary, Secondary, I/GCSE, AS Level and A Level. On the Spanish side, Bachillerato is framed as the route into Spanish university admissions.
That matters for families who do not want to close doors too early. If your child may eventually apply in the UK, A Levels remain a familiar route. If Spain may become the long-term plan, the Bachillerato option matters just as much. The Secondary and Sixth Form pages also add careers advice, community service and mentoring roles for older students.
Campus and facilities: concrete strengths, not generic claims
The facilities page is much richer than the current short stub suggests. Officially listed spaces include a large AstroTurf football pitch, two multisport courts, an indoor gymnasium, digital rooms, science laboratories, a drama room, a radio studio, a large dining room and a library with thousands of books.
That detail suggests Laude is backing up its language offer with real campus infrastructure. The pages also mention iPads, Chromebooks and interactive whiteboards, and the San Pedro location is practical for families living in Nueva Andalucía, Guadalmina, Benahavís or further west toward Estepona.
Extracurricular life: a broad mix of sport, arts and clubs
Laude's extracurricular programme is described for students from 3 to 18 and ranges from sports to music, robotics and mindfulness. On the sports side, the school specifically names football, basketball, swimming, tennis and athletics, while other pages add karate and dance. Students also take part in tournaments against neighbouring international schools and inter-house competitions.
The creative side is stronger than many families would expect from a quick search. The school's arts pages mention music, dance, drama, choir, digital photography and Danzart, with some pupils continuing to GCSE and A Level. Recent school posts also highlight emotional intelligence, volunteer work, first-aid and CPR courses.
Practical planning: outcomes, admissions and who it suits
The school publishes academic results and university-destination information covering A Level, I/GCSE and PEvAU, and it names destinations such as Durham, Exeter, Groningen, Universidad Carlos III and IE. The Sixth Form section also mentions students progressing to Oxford and Cambridge.
Admissions pages focus more on tours and contact than on a simple published fee table, so budget-focused families should ask directly for current tuition, extras and transport. One practical point is clear: no boarding offer appeared in the official material reviewed for this rewrite, so Laude should be treated as a day-school option. For a broader comparison, see our overview of international schools on the Costa del Sol, then compare Laude with Swans International School and Colegio Alborán.