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Marbella Council has started the public process to transfer municipal land to build a new Swedish School in Nagueles. The school will be a bilingual campus that serves children from nursery to bachillerato.
The original request was submitted by Colegio Sueco Property SL in Nueva Andalucia. Local authorities then moved the project to the public-tender phase. Investors can now submit proposals up until June 8th.
The project will be built on four plots totalling 12,510 square meters, located in Lomas del Virrey to the north of Puente Romeo and near the AP-7. The project includes classrooms, sport facilities and play areas for children.
Developers estimate construction costs at €14.94 million. Marbella council would receive an annual fee of €181,577 during the 50-year concession period. The financial documents related to the tender mention 62 staffing costs and annual operating expenses for maintenance, utilities and Insurance.
Construction must start within 30 months of approval. In the tender documents, it is stated that the school should be open within 3 years of the building permit being granted.
Marbella’s growing Swedish community
The demand for Scandinavian schools on the Costa del Sol is steadily increasing. Marbella’s Swedish population has increased significantly. According to the 2026 report of the municipality, Sweden is one of the nations with significant increases.
Svenska Skolan Marbella was founded in 2003 by a small group of founding members. In 2013, the club moved to larger premises located in La Alzambra, Nueva Andalucia. Svenska Skolan Marbella has three padel courts and a sports hall. There is also a pool, football pitch, and a sporting arena. The course is taught in Swedish, English, and Spanish
There are other Swedish schools along the coast. Svenska Skolan Costa del Sol, located in Fuengirola, has been in operation since 1969. It is the largest Swedish school outside of Sweden. A third option, Swedish International School serves families living in Estepona. Skolverket is the Swedish National Agency for Education and approves all three schools.
