Child development and school readiness in San Pedro / Marbella
Educational programmes for children 3–12: language, focus, thinking skills, learning confidence and individual support in an international environment.
Start, Smart, Indigo · Russian, German, English · Free trial lesson
How to find the right starting point
Choose your child's situation
Age, language, school readiness, learning skills or individual support.
Find the right programme
We'll show you which DortmannKids offer best matches your child's needs.
Book a trial lesson
For Start and Smart, the first step is a free trial lesson in a real group.
What does your child need right now?
You don't need to choose a programme right away. Select your child's situation and we'll guide you to the right next step.
My child is 3–5 years old
Language, movement, sensory play, attention and first social confidence in an international group.
My child is preparing for school
Focus, language, numeracy, fine motor skills and confidence, without pressure.
My school-age child needs learning skills
Concentration, memory, reading, mathematics and independent work habits.
My child needs individual support
A personal learning path with development analysis and adjusted pace.
I want to understand my child's development
Individual pedagogical assessment of strengths, learning areas and next steps.
I'm looking for holiday programs or events
Summer programs, creative workshops and family events on the Costa del Sol.
DortmannKids on the Costa del Sol
DortmannKids San Pedro / Marbella is a development centre for families who want their child not just to adapt, but to feel confident, communicate and learn in a new multilingual environment.
International environment as a resource
Children develop alongside peers from different languages and cultural backgrounds, a natural setting for multilingual growth.
Adaptation through confidence
We help children not just adapt, but thrive in a new environment: language, attention, learning skills and self-confidence.
DortmannKids method — proven system
The same pedagogical foundation as in Berlin and Hamburg, adapted for the international Costa del Sol context.
Individual path, not a template
Every child gets a programme matched to their age, language level and specific needs.
Programmes at San Pedro / Marbella
Choose by your child's age and situation. Full programme descriptions are available on dedicated pages.
For children 3–5 years
Start
Language, movement, sensory play, attention and first social confidence in an international setting.
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For children before school
Smart School Readiness
Focus, language, numeracy, fine motor skills and confidence, without pressure.
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For school-age children
Smart Learning Skills
Learning structure, concentration, reading, mathematics and independent work habits.
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Individual premium support
Indigo
Development analysis, personal work and a programme adjusted to your child.
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Understand your child better
Development Analysis
Individual pedagogical assessment of strengths, learning areas and recommended next steps.
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First step: free trial lesson
For Start and Smart, entry begins with a free trial lesson. Your child joins a real group, meets the teacher and other children, and gets to know the format. We observe gently to find the best group match.
The trial lesson is not a full development analysis. If you'd like a deeper assessment of your child's strengths and learning areas, the development analysis is the right next step.
Holiday programmes, workshops and events
Beyond regular programmes, we run holiday camps, creative workshops and seasonal family events. For families who want to get to know DortmannKids first, these formats offer a gentle introduction without commitment.
Address & directions
DortmannKids San Pedro de Alcántara / Marbella
Av. Pablo Ruiz Picasso 42, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Spain
The centre is located in San Pedro de Alcántara, convenient for families from Marbella, Estepona, Benalmádena and across the Costa del Sol.
Frequently asked questions
Is the trial lesson really free?↓
Yes. For Start and Smart, the free trial lesson is the first step. Your child joins a real group, gets to know the format, and we see together which group could be a good fit.
What language are the classes in?↓
Depending on the group, classes are held in Russian, English or German. The goal is to find a group where your child feels linguistically and emotionally comfortable.
Is DortmannKids only for Russian-speaking families?↓
No. DortmannKids San Pedro / Marbella serves international families on the Costa del Sol: Russian-speaking, English-speaking and multilingual. The key is finding the right group for your child.
What is the difference between a trial lesson and a development analysis?↓
The trial lesson is a group introduction. The development analysis is an individual pedagogical assessment of your child's strengths, learning areas and recommended next steps.
Is San Pedro connected to the German DortmannKids centers?↓
Yes. DortmannKids San Pedro / Marbella operates under the same DortmannKids methodology and product architecture as the Berlin and Hamburg centers, adapted for the Costa del Sol context.
Our team
Personas que los niños recordarán en veinte años
Nuestros educadores en San Pedro
Radmila Dortmann
Didaktikerin · Mitgründerin
“Als Kind wollte ich eine Schule gründen, in der Kinder wirklich Spaß haben.”
Kindheitstraum
Let's find the right start for your child
Book a free trial lesson at San Pedro / Marbella or explore the programme that best matches your child's situation.
Google Reviews
Was Eltern sagen
Svetlana D.
Прекрасно, что такой центр появился на Costa del Sol. Многоязычная среда, профессиональные педагоги, индивидуальный подход. Наш сын быстро адаптировался и с удовольствием ходит на занятия.
Carlos M.
Excelente centro educativo. El enfoque individual y el ambiente internacional hacen que los niños progresen de manera notable. Muy recomendable.
Irina F.
Нашли DortmannKids через знакомых — и не пожалели. Педагоги работают с ребёнком как с личностью, не как с «учеником». Очень ценю такой подход.