about 1st for schools  contact  want to advertise?  school & nursery index  teaching vacancies  recommended businesses
Readership

Distribution


Download
15th edition
Recommended businesses page

Moving to Spain? Just arrived? Already a resident? Our recommended businesses could help you settle in or provide you with the quality of service you are looking for….

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
AIR CONDITIONING
Tel/Fax: 0034 952 66 31 41
952 66 31 56
www.envirocarespain.com
info@envirocarespain.com
 		Envirocare SL

Envirocare Sl, Installers of high quality climatisation products. Air conditioning, pool heating, solar heating, pool covers & rollers, central heating and gas fires. Established in 1996, we have thousand’s of satisfied customers covering area from Almeria to the Portuguese Algarve and inland areas. All our products are of a very high quality and all installations carried out by fully trained engineers. Our head office is staffed to offer a full service to our clients, including our after-sales department, which takes care of the service and maintenance of all installed machinery. We pride ourselves in the level of customer support we offer. This starts with the initial enquiry, and then becomes an ongoing commitment with our clients.
EDUCATION
Tel: 952 05 42 67
Mob: 605 02 77 97
iceinspain@hotmail.co.uk
www.iceinspain.com
 		International Childcare Education (ICE)

The International Childcare Education (ICE) training centre is approved by City and Guilds and offers a Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. ICE is committed to providing students with the opportunity to develop their passion for working with children; enabling them to gain valuable work experience, obtain references and increased employment opportunities. Working with children is one of the most challenging but rewarding of career choices. ICE is offering this course to anyone who wishes to pursue a career in childcare, regardless of experience, race, gender or age.
Tel:952 384 208
Mob:654 149 045
www.itgcourses.com
Email:itgrecruitspain@hotmail.com
itg (International Training Group)

Offering Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in: Hairdressing, Mechanics, Childcare and Beauty Therapy. Training opportunities are limited for non-Spanish speaking students living in Spain. The International Training Group is committed to providing quality vocational courses which are recognised world-wide through City and Guilds, an Examining and accreditation Board established since 1880. Work-placements through ITG provide students with hands on experience in their chosen career whilst the qualified Assessors and Verifiers cover all assessment and monitoring aspects necessary for success. We welcome students of all ages and nationalities although a good level of spoken/ written English is a requirement. You will also find our course fees very competitive!
Camino Hoyanca
Monda, Marbella
Web: www.designschool.com
E-mail: design@designschool.com
Tel: 609 594 885/952 45 96 77
 		Marbella Design Academy

The Marbella Design Academy - Costa del Sol sl. was founded in 1995 and has, with 13 years of experience, since developed to the modern and top level Design Academy we have today. We have just moved to our new 2000m2 (10.000m2 plot) beautiful building were we have all thinkable facilities. More pictures of our new building and info about our courses: www.designschool.com The Marbella Design Academy offers tuition at University level updated to the latest marked demands for a professional design education. Interior Design, Interior with Furniture/Product Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Film and Television Production, Web Design. You are welcome to come for a visit.
ENTERTAINMENT AND PARTIES
Contact details:
Tel:952 906 221 Mob 616 905383
Marbella.
www.gabi-bernhardt.com
info@gabi-bernhardt.com
 		Fotografa, Gabi Bernhardt

Gabi Bernhardt is a German professional photographer since 1982. She lives with her family in Marbella as a resident since 2000. Her work comprises portraits, kids, families, weddings, sensuality, parties, properties, events, still-life and more… Her special interest in people, in life and another point of view inspires her photography. She makes personality, essence and sensuality become visible. She aims to accentuate emotions, whether they are real or staged and to be at one with them. She will create your vision with great sensitivity, creativity and passion!
La Cañada (Marbella)
Tel: 902 232 999
Fax: 952 857 875
E-mail: info@megabowlmarbella.com
Megabowl

With 22 state-of-the-art tenpin bowling lanes, Megabowl is a great place with so much more than just bowling, great food, great drinks and great entertainment! Ask about our special cosmic party nights - the lights go down and the music turns up for glow-in-the-dark fun! Megabowl is fun for all the family. Whatever your celebration, we have some great party packages available, with out of this world parties! We offer catering packages for large groups, company nights out, leagues & competitions for all ages, children’s birthday parties & Christmas parties
HEALTH
Tel. 952 864088
www.drberralginecologo.com
e-mail: amesa@drberralginecólogo.com
 		Dr Berral

Pregnant in Spain? Visit us for complete antenatal care and advice. • Antenatal Clinics by British Trained Consultant. • State-of-the-art 3D/4D Ultrasound Scans. • All blood tests done in the comfort of our premises. • Expert advice on all aspects of your health while pregnant (nutrition, exercise,…). • All your questions answered: the care you need, when, what for, etcetera. • Tailor-made antenatal and parent preparation classes. • Private deliveries, attended from the onset of labour by your Consultant, in Marbella. • Also preconceptional and well-woman clinics with colposcopy and colour Doppler ultrasounds. • Clinics and advice on contraception, fertility, ETS, cervical cancer immunisation…
Marbella: 952 900 906
Fuengirola: 952 466 056
La Linea: 956 094 728
Algeciras 956 634 444
 		Dr Serrano Davey

John Serrano-Davey: The English Orthodontist. Dr Davey started to provide Braces for children here on the coast when he first arrived here in Spain in 1992. After three years, however, the opportunity arose to study Orthodontics with one of Europes leading consultants, back in England. After ten years of practical experience and studies, John returned to Marbella with a view of putting in to practice all those years of experience. His aim? Quite simply, to provide the very highest quality Orthodontics available, yet at prices within the reach of the average familly. With access to Dental Centres in Fuengirola, Marbella, La Linea and Algeciras, John´s services are within easy reach of anyone wishing to find him.
Tina Antman, Lic. Acup.

Tel:626 90 18 32
www.flowingenergy.net
info@flowingenergy.net

Coín, Fuengirola, Marbella, Gibraltar
 		Flowing Energy

“Improve over all health and well-being by relieving tension and stress to relax body and mind!” •Acupuncture• Japanese Style• From back, shoulder, neck and headaches, pain in hands and feet, arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica and tendonitis to problems with circulation, fertility, menstruation, constipation, fatigue, fibromialgia, anxiety, depression, allergies, skin and more…The NON needling techniques are suitable for children too! •Thai Yoga Massage• More than a massage! Very effective in treating chronic and acute muscle contraction and tension. Increases flexibility and strengthens the body, stimulates the circulatory, lymphatic and energetic system. Whole body treatments, shoulders & neck or feet to knee.

“To allow your energy to flow”
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES
Tel: 952 448 007
info@costakindercare.com
www.costakindercare.com

 		Costa Kinder Care Bilingual Nursery School 0-6 Years

Costa Kinder Care "your partner in parenting" • Purpose built with high staff ratios ensuring a safe and secure environment. • With our developmental approach to learning our programs grow with your child and our experienced staff provide the kind of environment that help children bloom . • Our dual language immersion approach offers young children the best introduction to a second language. Costa Kinder Care, where imagination leads to learning. Fully licensed with the Spanish authorities and OFSTED approved.
+34 952 784923
FAX: +34 952 789381
info@mayfairacademy.com
www.mayfairacademy.com
 		Mayfair Academy

Mayfair Academy boasts luxury premises set in 4,000 square metres of mature gardens. It offers superb facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness centre, separate and secure play area for younger students, state of the art computer suite and comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms. Exclusively devoted to children aged 4 to 18, the Academy has small classes so students get the personal attention they deserve. For primary children the Academy also provides an after school club from 3.30pm until 5.40pm. Mayfair is five minutes from San Pedro on the Estepona road, 100 metres from Atalaya Park Hotel. School buses run from Elviria and Duquesa.
Tel: 952 424 253
secretaria@sunland-int.org
www.sunland-int.org
 		Sunland International School

An independent school located on a spectacular 80-hectare campus. It provides an attractive and secure environment for families seeking a holistic education for their children. The facilities include a combination of original buildings of rural character and modern purpose-built buildings, with bright and cheerful primary and secondary classrooms in addition to specialist rooms and laboratories for music, performing arts, art and design technology, science, ICT and Library. The grounds feature a lower primary playground, as well as basketball court, an artificial grass utility surface for soccer/hockey and other sports, a swimming pool, outdoor adventure facilities – all surrounded by attractive gardens and ponds. Founded in 2001, Sunland is recognised by the British Council and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Tel. 952 799 900
www.icsanpedro.com
info@icsanpedro.com
 		The International College San Pedro

LAUDE International College San Pedro is a vibrant and thriving new school, with excellent facilities, offering a complete British Education to pupils from two to eighteen plus. It offers an enhanced English National Curriculum with a strong focus on developing fluency in Spanish as a Second Language. It also offers, for Spanish students a condensed Spanish Curriculum. The Schools programme of study is authorised in Spain and in England. It is a two form entry school, starting in Pre-Nursery at age 2 years. Pupils follow the English National Curriculum through FS, KS1, KS2 and KS3 to complete IGCSEs in Year 11. Our newly opened, developing Sixth Form unit, offers AS and full A levels, with provision made for entry into Spanish Universities (Selectividad). International College San Pedro is part of the Colegios Laude’s network.
Tel. (+34) 952 88 47 89
Fax: (+34) 952 886 926
Email: info@marbellaschool.com
www.marbellaschool.com
 		The International School, Estepona

The International School Estepona is located at KM161 on the N340/A7 close to Benavista and on the road to The El Paraiso Hotel. The school takes children from 2-12 years and uses The British National Curriculum. All children have Spanish lessons every day The class rooms are all heated and air conditioned to ensure year round comfort and the school also has a beautiful garden, along with a dedicated sports court. There are after school activities every day of the week, which include Club Español, Sports Club, Ballet, Drama, Modern Dance, Tennis and Swimming.
Tel. 952 493 748
Mob: 607 792 383
www.thetreehousechildrenscentresl.com
thetreehousechildrenscentresl@hotmail.com
 		The Tree House Children´s Centre

At the Tree House Children´s Centre we devote our energies to creating a fun and loving environment, whilst delivering the best in childcare and education. Our goal is to create a positive and motivating experience that will, in turn, play a major role in your child´s future and development. We want our nursery to be the best and have invested heavily in resources, equipping it with brand new toys and furniture. We have thought about our fantastic play equipment so that it is designed in a way to invite exploration and stimulate through active learning.
REAL ESTATE / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Choose NordicaRentals as your partner!
Office: +34 952 811 552
Direct: +34 629 628 327
Fax: +34 952 812 071
annalena@nordicarentals.com
Rentals: www.nordicarentals.com
Sales: www.nordicainvest.com
http://www.sotogrande.se
 		Nordic Rentals

Nordica rentals is a small company who take great satisfaction in offering the personal touch. With a well organized system we will make the process of finding your perfect home or holiday rental simple, efficient and troublefree. We offer anything from smaller apartments to large and unique villas. If you are a property owner we are at the moment looking for luxury apartments and villas both for long and short term. Our main focus is to ensure that your property is secure and maintained to a high standard and that your guests are happy and enjoy a trouble free property.
SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS
www.cabletec.tv
info@cabletec.tv
Tel:952665861
Call Rupert on 639551352 or Troy 616 549 344
 		Cabletec

Cabletec.s.c has been established and serving the coast since 1989 covering all areas and has a very extensive client base. We can supply and fit to the highest of standards all your tv/satellite needs along with audio and projection if you desire.We will gladly fit a freeview system all the way to helping you design and create your perfect home cinema experience. We can supply you with the best of the best for less, in fact our aim is service and aftercare that you need when you need it. Cabletec also supply and service communities. Please feel free to contact us on problem solving issues,installation or advice. All work guaranteed and areas covered .
SUPERMARKETS
Tel: 952 667 316
Avda. Europa Bemissa, Parque Miramar. Mijas
www.overseas.es
 		Overseas Imports S.L

All of Britain´s finest products • Frozen • Chilled • Grocery • Cakes • Fresh meat • Newspapers /magazines • Greeting cards • Seasonal products Over 9,000 products including many famous brands Large range of Waitrose products Fresh veg and meat delivered every other day Coming soon! New store opening in San Pedro late 2008!
THEATRE, ARTS AND DANCE ACADEMIES
Tel: 952 900 453
Mob: 666 838 213
costadelsol@stagecoachschools.com
www.stagecoach.co.uk
 		Stagecoach Theatre School

The largest childrens performing arts school on the coast with centres in Fuengirola, Marbella and Gibraltar. Students between the ages of 4–16 are offered fun and exciting classes in Drama, Dance and Singing. All classes are lead by enthusiastic qualified teachers and take place outside normal school hours. Stagecoach is open to anyone from 4-16 who is interested in the performing arts. There is not the pressure of an audition, enthusiasm and commitment are all that is needed. Although Stagecoach is always anxious to stress that the skills learnt at their schools are not just for the stage but for life, the training does provide an excellent starting point for those who want to perform professionally
Hayley Bedford - mobile: +34 626 312 257 -
info@1stforschools.com