Sunny View School: The best of British Education on the Costa del Sol

Established over 50 years ago, Sunny View is the leading British school on the Costa del Sol, welcoming children from ages two to 18 and from all nationalities. With a strong focus on academic success, Sunny View School is based on teaching and developing habits that will equip students for life by providing an exciting range of intellectual, creative and physical learning opportunities.

Sunny View School is a vibrant community of students, staff and parents with a shared sense of purpose – to help each student achieve their best both inside and outside the classroom.

Why choose Sunny View School?

A privately owned school that has been providing high-quality education since 1971, Sunny View School prepares its students for academic and personal success. It was the first school on the Costa del Sol to be unconditionally approved by the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS), offering a caring and inclusive atmosphere that helps students to feel comfortable and thrive through the unique curriculum provided.

The staff encourage students to develop habits of curiosity, initiative, rigour and independence of thought, with many leaving the school with excellent examination results and going on to embark on higher education in the UK and beyond. It is Sunny View School’s mission statement to provide students with the tools to navigate our ever-changing world by developing creative and inquiring minds and valuing students’ individuality by building on their interests and strengths.

The combination of high attention to academic achievement, supported by excellent teaching, modern facilities, and a culture of inclusion makes Sunny View School the perfect place for your child to grow.

The facilities at Sunny View School

Located just outside of Torremolinos in Malaga, Sunny View School is a spacious site which boasts incredible views of the surrounding area. The school consists of dedicated buildings for Preschool, Primary and Secondary, in addition to a Sixth Form Centre that boasts an independent swimming pool for year 12 and 13 students.

The students can make the most of shared facilities including a school hall, basketball and volleyball courts, a football pitch, a gym, a playground, and a swimming pool.

All of the classrooms at Sunny View School are equipped with facilities for interactive teaching including large touch screens and other state-of-the-art technologies to improve and enhance the learning experience. Modern furnishings contribute to a safe and stimulating environment, and older secondary students are able to use laptops in class to complement learning. Students are not only given access to all the advantages of modern technology but can use this technology in collaboration with their classmates.

The curriculum at Sunny View School

Sunny View School provides quality teaching and learning following the British approach to education. The staff and teachers are dedicated professionals who use a proactive approach to teaching, with the belief that a diverse and nurturing learning environment will foster all of the skills needed to go on into higher education.

The highly-experienced UK-trained teaching staff strive to provide engaged learning that encourages confident progression academically, socially and emotionally. From Preschool through to Sixth Form, learning is made fun, inclusive, and inspiring for students of all abilities and interests.

The results speak for themselves, with many previous students securing places at prestigious universities across the world including Cambridge, MIT, and Oxford. Just last year in 2022, three of Sunny View School’s students were recognised by Pearson Examination Board for achieving the highest mark in Europe for IGCSE Information and Communication Technology and the highest mark in Spain for GCE A Level Graphic Communication.

Providing world-class education that is fun and engaging, the school is also regularly inspected by NABSS with the latest feedback being to “Maintain the many
existing strengths of the school, especially in the quality of the best teaching and learning and the leaders’ drive for improvement” or, in simple terms, “To keep up the fantastic work”.

Dedicated early years centre at Sunny View School

Sunny View School has a dedicated and purpose-built early years centre offering play-based learning for children from ages two to five. This prepares young children for going into education and encourages communication with others, provides an inspiring environment from an early age, and helps children to begin learning in a safe and comfortable environment.

The centre is thoughtfully designed both inside and out to consider each child’s learning needs at the varying stages of development.

Reception at Sunny View School

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) play-based curriculum, children will then move into Reception classes. Here, emphasis is placed on the child as an active learner who plays a central role in the construction of their own knowledge, skills and understanding. This year, which is for children aged four to five years old, is the beginning of more academic learning and encourages children to use their skills to become independent learners.

Primary years at Sunny View School

The primary school classrooms are full of vibrancy, fun, engaged learning, and happy children. Learners are encouraged to approach the world with creativity and curiosity and to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment.

The school follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6), and there is a strong emphasis on English and Maths. Class teachers are responsible for most of the teaching of English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). Subject specialists teach Spanish, Computing, Music and Physical Education (PE).

Secondary years at Sunny View School

The school provides a complete British education that follows the National Curriculum guidelines through Key Stage 3 (years 7, 8 and 9), Key Stage 4 (years 10 and 11) and Key Stage 5 (years 12 and 13).

Students will be prepared for their GCSE exams with Edexcel in Key Stage 4 and the range of subjects includes English Language and Literature, Maths, History, Geography, Sciences, Spanish, French, German, Business Studies, Art and Design, Drama, Physical Education and Information Communications Technology.

At Key Stage 5 and following GSCE exams, students can continue studying for their A Levels at Sunny View. The subjects offered at this level include Maths, English, Sciences, Geography, History, Spanish, French, German, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Economics and Business Studies.

Most students then move on to university in the UK. For students who choose to go to university in Spain, they will not need to complete a university entrance exam (selectividad) because A Levels are externally and independently assessed qualifications.

Extra-curricular activities at Sunny View School

Extra-curricular activities in schools are extremely important in providing students with a well-rounded education, allowing them to discover their interests and passions, and helping them to integrate into a multi-national community.

The school provides plenty of interesting and interactive extra-curricular activities including dance, judo, robotix, debate club, rollerblading, chess, languages such as Chinese and music lessons including guitar.

Lots of school trips are planned throughout the year, including visits to local museums and places of interest, which enriches the curriculum and encourages students to discover the fun of learning. More opportunities for learning about the world and the local community are provided through activities like raising money for charity, being part of a performance or listening to a visiting speaker.

Find out more about Sunny View, their admissions processes and fees by getting in touch with the friendly and professional staff who will be happy to answer all of your questions:

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