The Family School Guide to Málaga — 2026 Edition

Choosing a school in a new country is one of the most stressful parts of moving your family abroad. This guide makes it simple.

Written by Tiffanie Gray — a Canadian mum of two who moved to Málaga at 19, has lived here 26 years, raised both her boys through the Spanish school system, and now helps families relocate to the Costa del Sol every week.

This isn’t generic advice you could half-find on Google. It’s 26 years of on-the-ground experience, the honest version — written for English-speaking families who want a friend on the inside.

Inside the 39-page guide:

• How the Spanish school system really works — public, concertada, private and international, explained clearly
• Where your child fits — S

panish school levels mapped to UK and North American grades
• How to choose the right school for your family, not just the “best” one
• 24 schools across every area — city, east, inland, central and west — with honest local notes
• Where to live and the school run — real housing costs and commute times by area
• The mistakes I made, so you don’t have to
• Real family stories like yours
• The enrolment process, step by step — documents, timelines and what trips families up
• A school-type quiz, a decision framework, a budget planner and a visit scorecard
• Your first 90 days in Málaga, a glossary, and the questions I’m asked most

Plus free future updates, and a clear next step if you’d like personalised help.

For English-speaking families planning a move to Málaga or the Costa del Sol who want to choose the right school with confidence — and avoid a costly mistake.

Instant digital download (PDF). Read on any device.