AIS International School vs Newton College

	A AIS International School Alicante, Spain	N Newton College Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,600 - 7,350	Fees / year €6,540 - 10,830
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 270	Pupils 1,306
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1991
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location AIS Altea International School is located at Camí de l'Ermita 12, Alfaz del Pi 03580, and Cautivador 18, La Nucía 03530, Alicante, Spain. It sits in the inland Costa Blanca area near Altea and Jávea, accessible by road. A bus service serves the school from Jávea, Calpe and Alicante, with stops in Villajoyosa, Cala Finestrat, Finestrat, Alfaz del Pi, Albir, Benissa, Altea, Mascarat, Villa Gadea and Teulada, subject to demand.	Location Camino Viejo Elche- Alicante, KM 3, Alicante, ES. The campus lies just outside Elche in a peaceful, accessible area and is about 10 minutes from Alicante–Elche Airport. It is easily accessible via national roads and the AP-7 motorway.
Stages	Stages Primary and Secondary levels for ages 6 to 18.	Stages Early Years (Ages 1–4); Primary School (Ages 5–10); Secondary School (Ages 11–15); Sixth Form (Ages 16–18).
School type	School type Private British school with Steiner-Waldorf inspired educational model.	School type International bilingual school (English–Spanish); part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students come from over 50 different nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Special and Additional Learning Needs Policy.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details There are three buses that serve the school. They come from/go to Jávea, Calpe and Alicante. Stops include Villajoyosa, Cala Finestrat, Finestrat, Alfaz del Pi, Albir, Benissa, Altea, Mascarat, Villa Gadea and Teulada; subject to demand.	Bus service details 17 bus routes across Elche and the Alicante province; BatOnRoute app provides real-time bus tracking and notifications.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration and Entry Fees - Annual registration fee (new and returning): EUR 525 (Primary, due by 5 March for 2026/27 places). - Annual registration fee (Secondary / A‑level): EUR 609 (where stated for Secondary and A‑Level). - One‑time administration fee at enrolment: EUR 100. - Refundable enrolment deposit for new students (when not exempted by pre‑payment): Primary: EUR 1,320; Secondary: EUR 1,470 (deposit amount applied at enrolment; deposit is refundable after withdrawal subject to deductions). Primary tuition (Class 1–5 / Year 2–6) - Standard monthly plan (Direct Debit SEPA only): EUR 660 per month, paid over 10 months (September–June) = EUR 6,600 per academic year. - Annual single‑payment option (early payment discount): example shown — EUR 6,270 (5% discount when paid by the specified early deadline). Alternative single‑payment deadlines and discounts are offered (different deadlines yield different percentage discounts). - Registration and extra enrolment charges: Annual registration EUR 525 (due by the school deadline) plus for new students the refundable deposit EUR 1,320 and the one‑time administration fee EUR 100 when applicable. - Summer school: one week of Summer School is included in the annual school fees for registered Primary families; additional weeks of Summer School are charged (standard published Summer School fee: EUR 135 per week). Secondary tuition (Class 6–10 / Year 7–11) - Annual tuition (standard): EUR 7,350 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments from September to June (Direct Debit). - Annual registration fee: EUR 609. One‑time enrolment deposit: EUR 1,470 for new students (deposit refunded on withdrawal after deductions). One‑time administration fee: EUR 100. - Summer school: one week included in the annual fee for registered families. A‑Level tuition (Class 11–12 / Year 12–13) - Tuition is charged per subject: EUR 3,087 per subject per year. - Payment schedule for A‑Level tuition per subject: payable in 3 trimester instalments (due September, January and April). - Concessions shown: 10% reduction for the 2nd subject, 20% reduction for the 3rd subject. Annual registration fee for A‑Level: EUR 609. One‑time administration fee: EUR 100. Billing schedule and payment terms (general rules applied across programmes) - Monthly plan: 10 instalments, September through June; monthly instalments are taken by Direct Debit (SEPA) on the 1st of each month. Parents who do not use Direct Debit are required to pay at least a whole term in advance. - Trimester payments: accepted by bank transfer where offered; trimester due dates are the start of each term (example deadlines noted: 1 September, 1 January, 1 April). - Annual single payment: a single annual payment option is available with an early‑payment discount (example: 5% discount when paid by the school's stated early deadline). Families paying the whole year in advance may be exempt from the deposit requirement for new entrants. Other costs and what is not included in tuition - Not included in tuition: reading books, workbooks and specialised materials for maths and art (compass, ruler, calculator, specialised art supplies) — these are charged separately. - Lunch service: a hot vegetarian lunch service is available; lunch registration and charges are handled through the school's chosen lunch provider. - Bus / transport: bus fees are charged separately and calculated by distance from the school; routes are operated subject to demand and paid in addition to tuition. - Extra‑curricular activities and selected packages (sports, music, arts, clubs) are additional and may be offered as discounted yearly packages if chosen. - Summer School (additional weeks beyond the included week): standard published rate EUR 135 per week (sibling discounts may apply). Refunds and deposit handling - Enrolment deposit: the deposit taken at enrolment is refundable on request after the student's withdrawal from the school; any outstanding fees or other payments owing to the school are deducted from the deposit before refund. - Deposit exemption: families who pay the whole year in advance (within the school's stated early‑payment window) are typically exempt from paying the deposit at enrolment. - Fees and withdrawal: the school's Fee Agreement contains the full withdrawal and refund schedule and the application of any discounts; the deposit refund procedure and deductions are administered in accordance with that agreement. Boarding - Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school with optional bus transport and on‑site lunch. Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes - Direct Debit (SEPA) is the required method for the monthly 10‑month plan. Trimester and single annual payments are accepted by bank transfer to the school account. For parents who decline Direct Debit, a whole term in advance payment is required. Specific bank account details and exact payment instructions are supplied in the school's Fee Agreement and payment forms. Notes on discounts and sibling concessions - Early‑payment discounts are applied for single annual payments (examples: 5% and other tiered discounts depending on payment date). Sibling discounts apply as stated in the school's Terms & Conditions and Fee Agreement; parents are required to follow the school's deadlines to secure discount rates.	Fee details Application & Registration fees - Registration fee (new students, one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 1,650. € - Annual Re‑enrolment / Enrolment fee (paid annually to reserve a place; non‑refundable): EUR 825 per child. Tuition fees by year group (charges shown: Annual fee, Termly fee (3 terms), Monthly fee where applicable — monthly option is 10 payments, September–June) - Nursery (Age 1–3) - Annual tuition: EUR 6,540.00. - Per term (three terms): EUR 2,180.00. - Monthly (10 months): EUR 654.00. - Reception (Ages 4–5) - Annual tuition: EUR 6,730.00. - Per term: EUR 2,243.33. - Monthly (10 months): EUR 673.00. - Primary (Year 2–Year 7, Ages 5–10) - Annual tuition: EUR 7,140.00. - Per term: EUR 2,380.00. - Monthly (10 months): EUR 714.00. - Secondary (Year 8–Year 11, Ages 11–15) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,590.00. - Per term: EUR 2,863.33. - Monthly (10 months): EUR 859.00. - National Baccalaureate (Year 12–Year 13) - Annual tuition: EUR 10,610.00. - Per term: EUR 3,536.67. - Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,061.00. - International Baccalaureate (IBDP, Year 12–Year 13) - Annual tuition: EUR 10,830.00. - Per term: EUR 3,610.00. - Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,083.00. Additional / optional recurring costs - Lunch (compulsory for Nursery, Reception & Y1): EUR 1,160.00 per year (EUR 116.00 per month). - Lunch (Years 2–13): EUR 1,710.00 per year (EUR 171.00 per month). - Short‑distance school bus: EUR 1,360.00 per year (EUR 136.00 per month). - Long‑distance school bus: EUR 1,810.00 per year (EUR 181.00 per month). - Breakfast Club (optional, subject to minimum enrolments): EUR 740.00 per year (EUR 74.00 per month). - Uniforms, school textbooks and some external exam fees (e.g., Cambridge) are not included in tuition; uniforms are sold via the college uniform store. Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly option: 10 monthly payments (September–June). Direct debit charges are issued between the 1st and 5th of each month. In exceptional cases a bank transfer may be accepted but will incur a surcharge (see bank transfer surcharge). - Termly option: three payments due on 1 September, 1 January and 1 April. - Annual option: single payment due before 31 August; an advance‑payment discount applies if the full year is paid by the advance‑payment deadline. For annual bank‑transfer arrangements contact the school's accounts team. - Re‑enrolment / place‑reservation timing: the annual re‑enrolment (reservation) fee is charged in advance to secure the place; the school issues instructions and dates for payment of that reservation fee. - Returned direct debit charge: EUR 30 per returned direct debit. - Mid‑term starters: a student joining mid‑term is charged for the whole term. Tuition and academic charges are reviewed annually and subject to change. Fee payment options and surcharges - SEPA direct debit (bank direct debit) is the standard payment method and is required for monthly payment plans; bank details are provided at registration. - Bank transfer is accepted in many cases; paying by bank transfer for monthly/termly invoices may incur a surcharge of EUR 40 per invoice. Annual bank‑transfer payment arrangements are handled separately with accounts (the €40 per‑invoice supplement does not apply to agreed annual bank transfers). - Cash payments are restricted by Spanish money‑laundering rules; the school may refuse some forms of payment in certain circumstances. Discounts - Sibling discounts: the third sibling receives a 40% reduction on tuition, lunch and enrolment/re‑enrolment fees; the fourth sibling and any subsequent siblings receive a 75% reduction on tuition and enrolment/re‑enrolment fees and 40% off lunch. - Advance‑payment discount: a 3% discount is applied to tuition (and to the re‑enrolment fee, refunded if applicable) when the full year is paid in advance by the published deadline. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; fees and schedules above reflect day‑school provision (transport and wrap‑around services are charged separately where used). Refund and withdrawal policy (fees and notice) - Registration and Enrolment / Re‑enrolment fees are non‑refundable. - A minimum written notice period is required to withdraw a pupil (the standard parental notice requirement is set in the parent contract); failure to provide the required notice will result in fees in lieu of notice. "Fees in lieu of notice" are defined in the contract and will be charged where required. Withdrawing a pupil before the end of the school year will generally produce a refund for the remaining months of tuition, minus any applicable annual‑payment discounts and any fees in lieu of notice where notice requirements are not met. - Fees are normally not refundable for absence due to sickness, shortened terms, school closures or force‑majeure events, except in exceptional circumstances at the school's discretion or where legal obligations require a refund. What tuition covers - Tuition fees include day trips (transport for those trips), most school materials and student medical insurance; they do not include uniforms, textbooks and some external examination fees. Important operational notes - Students with outstanding fees may have their place cancelled for the next academic year. Payments made for examinations or excursions are first applied to settle outstanding tuition before being allocated to the relevant activity. The school enforces late‑payment and collection provisions as set out in the Parent Contract. (End of fees summary.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British National Curriculum taught with Steiner-Waldorf orientation and mindfulness integration; English is the medium of instruction. The primary curriculum offers a balanced mix of academics, art, music, drama, handwork and movement; Main Lesson blocks are used and the learning is holistic rather than fragmented. Subjects include maths, English, science, Spanish, Valenciano, German, music, art, crafts, ICT and PSHE, with language development support as needed. The transition to secondary maintains the Main Lesson style and introduces more formal study; the secondary program follows the English National Curriculum with Steiner-Waldorf and mindfulness influences, preparing students for IGCSE at age 16 and A levels at age 18, with subject options across core and arts subjects; English remains the medium of instruction and assessments include external examinations such as IGCSE and A levels.	Curriculum details Dual language curriculum for ages 1–18. Early Years: guided by the Early Years curriculum. Primary School: bilingual programme blending the British National Curriculum with the IPC. Secondary School: British National Curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Sixth Form offers either the Spanish Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school emphasises multilingualism with English, Spanish, Valencian, German and French, and a Language Academy for language development.
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Exam results	Exam results IGCSE results are published annually. In 2025 overall 71% of entries achieved grades 9-4, with 67% in Science and 77% in Maths; 100% achieved 9-4 in English 2nd language. In 2024 overall 92.4% achieved grades 9-1, with 100% achieving 9-6 in German and 9-5 in English 1st language. (Subject and year specific figures are reported for multiple subjects in recent years.)	Exam results Excellent results in the IB Diploma Programme, with students gaining entry to chosen careers and top universities around the world.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression In secondary, graduates are adaptable and well-prepared for diverse higher education paths with opportunities within Spain and across the globe.	Higher education progression Future Pathways is a personalised programme that helps students explore opportunities, make informed decisions and confidently move towards university or careers. Through exclusive scholarships, students have opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the online Enquiry Form. The school will respond with an invitation to a personal or online interview. The enquiry form is available online or by request from the administration office. 2. After submitting the application form, parents are invited for a visit to the school for more information and continuation of the admission process. This visit provides an opportunity to learn more about AIS and the next steps in the admissions process. 3. AIS welcomes children aged 6-18 years. Children can enrol at AIS up to Class 6 without needing to know English, but they must have a basic level of spoken and listening English when entering Class 7. If they enter Class 8 with a low level of English, intensive after-school classes are required, and progress will be assessed at the end of the first term to decide whether they can reach the level required to enter Year 9 and prepare for GCSE. 4. All classes are taught in English, except for languages, gardening and crafts.	Admissions 01 Get in touch today. Contact Newton College to schedule a visit to the school or arrange a virtual meeting. Our team will attend to you as soon as possible. This initial contact starts the admissions journey. 02 Join us for a tour. This is a chance for us to meet you and your child, understand their needs and interests and explain how our curriculum works. We'll also give you a tour of our facilities, offering a closer look at the inspiring environment where your child will learn. This step provides an opportunity to see the learning environment firsthand. 03 Assessment day. We may request your child's previous school report, if applicable. From Year 3 onwards, students are required to sit for an entrance assessment test in English, Spanish and Mathematics. The assessment day forms part of the admissions process. 04 Application review. Once your child has completed the assessment process, we will make a formal offer in writing. You'll then have between 5 to 10 days to confirm your place and proceed with registration. This step finalizes the offer process. 05 Get ready to start. Congratulations! Your family is now part of our Newton College community. We look forward to welcoming you and your child. Further information about registration will be provided by the admissions team.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions. The Future Pathways programme includes scholarships that support students' study with leading institutions and help develop skills for emerging careers.
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