Marbella coastline with La Concha mountain

Marbella · Est. 2006

Practical learning for the next generation.

Two clear paths — pick the one that fits your age.

Now reopening · Full academy 2027

Ages 16+

Daytime Academy

Mon–Fri · Daytime

Full-time alternative education — AI, hospitality, music, events and entrepreneurship.

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Ages 8–15

After-school Creatives

Weekdays · 16:00 – 19:00

Weekly terms, weekend workshops and holiday camps alongside regular school.

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Hands-on creative work in warm natural light

How we teach

Real projects. Real mentors. Real outcomes.

Marbella Academy is not a traditional school. It's a creative, practical learning environment where students choose blocks, build portfolios, ship real work and learn from people doing the job. Small groups. International cohort. Mediterranean light.

·Build your own schedule from short, focused blocks.
·Hands-on, project-based — not lecture-based.
·Mentors who are working professionals, not just teachers.
·International, English-first, with Spanish on tap.

What they say

Already here. Already working.

“I learned a lot during the classes — and got a job directly as a bartender when I got home to Sweden. Without a doubt the best trip I have done. Anyone thinking about it: do it.”

Tina Ngo · Bartender Academy