Global Minds International School vs King's College The British School of Murcia

	G Global Minds International School Alicante, Spain	K King's College The British School of Murcia Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,650 - 16,600	Fees / year €6,120 - 13,485
Age range	Age range 2 - 16 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 542
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Carretera Benissa - Jalón s/n, 03729 Llíber, Alicante, Spain. Located in the picturesque town of Llíber, the campus sits in natural surroundings with easy access to nearby coastal towns.	Location Located on the outskirts of La Torre Golf Resort in Roldán, 30 minutes from Murcia city centre. The campus serves up to 750 students aged 18 months to 18 years. Address: Calle Pez Volador s/n, Urbanización La Torre Golf Resort, 30709 Roldán, Murcia. Accessible by King's College's bus routes and other transport links to the city centre.
Stages	Stages Ages 2 to 16 (early years through secondary).	Stages Nursery (EYFS); Primary School; Secondary School; IGCSE; A-Levels.
School type	School type International school	School type Independent day school; co-educational.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 38 nationalities; 55% of students are from Spain and 45% are international, with the largest group being British.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Disability and Special Educational Needs: limited facilities; assessment of needs; English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme available with costs; adjustments and additional services may be provided and charged as appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation British international school delivering the English National Curriculum and A Levels; bilingual English/Spanish; accredited by BSO and PENTA International.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day runs from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm with one morning break and a lunchtime break.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus routes cover more than 20 neighbourhoods in Murcia, Cartagena, and the coastal regions of Costa Calida.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - A non-refundable registration fee of EUR 1,500 per student (new students only) is payable at the time of acceptance to secure a place. - A non-refundable re‑registration fee of EUR 1,000 is payable in March to guarantee a place for the following year. Tuition Fees (by year group) Annual tuition fees by age / year group (displayed as EUR amounts): - Age 3 (Kindergarten 1): EUR 7,650 per year. - Age 4 (Kindergarten 2): EUR 7,650 per year. - Ages 5–6 (Years 1 & 2 / Kindergarten 3 & Grade 1): EUR 9,180 per year. - Ages 7–8 (Years 3 & 4 / Grades 2 & 3): EUR 9,490 per year. - Ages 9–10 (Years 5 & 6 / Grades 4 & 5): EUR 9,790 per year. - Age 11 (Year 7 / Grade 6): EUR 11,730 per year. - Ages 12–13 (Years 8 & 9 / Grades 7 & 8): EUR 13,770 per year. - Ages 14–15 (Years 10 & 11 / Grades 9 & 10): EUR 14,800 per year. Per-term reference amounts (annual fee divided by 3, shown for each year group as a simple reference): - Kindergarten 1 & 2: EUR 2,550 per term (EUR 7,650 ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 3 / Year 1 & 2: EUR 3,060 per term (EUR 9,180 ÷ 3). - Years 3 & 4: EUR 3,163.33 per term (EUR 9,490 ÷ 3). - Years 5 & 6: EUR 3,263.33 per term (EUR 9,790 ÷ 3). - Year 7: EUR 3,910 per term (EUR 11,730 ÷ 3). - Years 8 & 9: EUR 4,590 per term (EUR 13,770 ÷ 3). - Years 10 & 11: EUR 4,933.33 per term (EUR 14,800 ÷ 3). Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition may be paid monthly (payments due on or before the first day of the month to which they relate) or as a single annual payment. - An advance-payment discount of 3% on tuition is applied if the full year's tuition is paid in advance by the published deadline for advance payment (the school's published deadline applies). This discount applies to tuition only and not to services, and is conditional on registration fees having been paid. - Sibling fee reductions apply: second child 5% reduction in tuition and re‑enrolment fee; third child 15% reduction; fourth child and subsequent children 30% reduction. Boarding - Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school with planned school-bus routes for surrounding towns; final bus routes and prices are to be announced. Other costs and fees - School lunches are required for all students and are charged at EUR 150 per month. - Transport (school buses) will carry an additional charge when routes and prices are finalised. - Uniforms, school trips, textbooks, specialist exam fees, extracurricular programme fees, and other incidental items are not listed in the school's public fee summary; parents should allow for these additional costs in the same way as with similar international schools. Refund information - The registration fee (EUR 1,500 for new students) is non‑refundable. The re‑registration fee (EUR 1,000) is non‑refundable. No additional public refund policy detail is provided in the school's fee summary. Fee payment options - The school publishes monthly and annual billing options but does not publish specific payment channels (for example, which credit cards, online payment processors, or bank account details) in its public fee summary. Parents should expect standard international-school payment methods such as bank transfer or card payment to be offered, with any applicable processing fees and instructions provided by the school. If you need these figures placed into a database field-by-field, the key fee items are: registration fee EUR 1,500 (one-off); re‑registration EUR 1,000 (annual, non‑refundable); tuition by year group as listed above (annual); compulsory lunch EUR 150/month; sibling discounts and advance-payment discount as stated above; bus fees to be advised.	Fee details Application & enrolment fees - One-off non‑returnable enrolment fee: EUR 1,400. - Refundable deposit: EUR 600 (refunded when the pupil's education at the school has ended, subject to the school's terms). - Pre‑Nursery: there is no enrolment fee for Pre‑Nursery; Pre‑Nursery is charged as 10 monthly instalments of EUR 621. The Enrolment Fee and Refundable Deposit are payable on entry to Nursery (from Nursery upwards). Tuition fees by year group (three terms per academic year) — fee per term and annual total - Pre‑Nursery: EUR 621 per month, charged over 10 monthly instalments (annual charge based on 10 months = EUR 6,210). - Nursery (age 3–4): Term 1 EUR 3,700; Term 2 EUR 2,780; Term 3 EUR 2,780. Annual total EUR 9,260. - Reception (age 4–5): Term 1 EUR 3,700; Term 2 EUR 2,780; Term 3 EUR 2,780. Annual total EUR 9,260. - Year 1 (age 5–6): Term 1 EUR 3,845; Term 2 EUR 2,890; Term 3 EUR 2,890. Annual total EUR 9,625. - Year 2 (age 6–7): Term 1 EUR 3,980; Term 2 EUR 2,990; Term 3 EUR 2,990. Annual total EUR 9,960. - Year 3 (age 7–8): Term 1 EUR 4,220; Term 2 EUR 3,170; Term 3 EUR 3,170. Annual total EUR 10,560. - Year 4 (age 8–9): Term 1 EUR 4,220; Term 2 EUR 3,170; Term 3 EUR 3,170. Annual total EUR 10,560. - Year 5 (age 9–10): Term 1 EUR 4,290; Term 2 EUR 3,215; Term 3 EUR 3,215. Annual total EUR 10,720. - Year 6 (age 10–11): Term 1 EUR 4,290; Term 2 EUR 3,215; Term 3 EUR 3,215. Annual total EUR 10,720. - Year 7 (age 11–12): Term 1 EUR 4,750; Term 2 EUR 3,565; Term 3 EUR 3,565. Annual total EUR 11,880. - Year 8 (age 12–13): Term 1 EUR 4,815; Term 2 EUR 3,610; Term 3 EUR 3,610. Annual total EUR 12,035. - Year 9 (age 13–14): Term 1 EUR 4,815; Term 2 EUR 3,610; Term 3 EUR 3,610. Annual total EUR 12,035. - Year 10 (age 14–15): Term 1 EUR 5,170; Term 2 EUR 3,880; Term 3 EUR 3,880. Annual total EUR 12,930. - Year 11 (age 15–16): Term 1 EUR 5,235; Term 2 EUR 3,930; Term 3 EUR 3,930. Annual total EUR 13,095. - Year 12 (age 16–17): Term 1 EUR 5,395; Term 2 EUR 4,045; Term 3 EUR 4,045. Annual total EUR 13,485. - Year 13 (age 17–18): Term 1 EUR 5,395; Term 2 EUR 4,045; Term 3 EUR 4,045. Annual total EUR 13,485. - Fees include tuition, lunch and books. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is organised across three terms; school fees and transport charges are billed and payable termly. Receipts are presented at the start of each term (within the first ten days of September, January and April). All standard fees, buses, optional classes and visits are payable by direct debit. - A charge applies for rejected bank/direct debit payments (a fixed administrative fee is applied each time a payment is rejected). If fees are not paid within seven days of the due date the school may refuse attendance; if fees remain unpaid after fourteen days the school may terminate the contract. - Three months' written notice is required to withdraw a pupil; in lieu of notice three months' fees are payable. Transport and optional services (charges and examples) - School bus (per term): Return service Term 1 EUR 796 / Term 2 EUR 597 / Term 3 EUR 597. Annual total for return service EUR 1,990. Single journey Term 1 EUR 520 / Term 2 EUR 390 / Term 3 EUR 390. Annual total for single journey EUR 1,300. - Early morning childcare: From 08:00–09:00 charged at EUR 57 per month. One‑day service charged at EUR 5.80 per day. - EAL (English as an Additional Language) support (per term): Infants (Years 1–2) Term 1 EUR 1,700 / Term 2 EUR 1,275 / Term 3 EUR 1,275 (annual total EUR 4,250); Juniors (Years 3–6) Term 1 EUR 1,875 / Term 2 EUR 1,405 / Term 3 EUR 1,405 (annual total EUR 4,685); Seniors (Years 7–11) Term 1 EUR 2,515 / Term 2 EUR 1,890 / Term 3 EUR 1,890 (annual total EUR 6,295); Sixth Form (Years 12–13) Term 1 EUR 2,635 / Term 2 EUR 1,975 / Term 3 EUR 1,975 (annual total EUR 6,585). Charges for EAL are added as applicable. - ICT levy: EUR 38 per year. - External examination fees (IGCSE, A‑Level, IB where applicable, and external music or other exam fees) are charged in addition and appear on the termly invoice when applicable. Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discounts (non‑accumulative; not applicable to enrolment fee or additional services): 2 children — 10% discount for the second child; 3 children — 15% discount for the third child; 4+ children — 20% discount for the fourth child. Uniform, meals and other routine charges - School meals are compulsory for all pupils and are included in the fees. Packed lunches are not permitted. Uniform items are sold through the school shop and are charged separately. Other incidental costs (optional trips, extra curricular activities, replacement items, external exam fees) are charged to individual accounts as they arise. Boarding - King's College, The British School of Murcia operates as a day school and does not have boarding provision at this campus (no boarding fees apply). Refunds and cancellations - The enrolment fee (EUR 1,400) is non‑refundable. The refundable deposit (EUR 600) is returned when the pupil's education at the school finishes, subject to the school's terms. In the event of cancellation of a new enrolment, the school will reimburse the refundable deposit but will retain the non‑returnable enrolment fee provided notice is given at least three months prior to the last day of school; Pre‑Nursery first month's fees (the initial deposit) are not refundable. There is no refund of term fees for absence due to illness or other causes. Fee payment options and practical notes - The school requires payment by direct debit for regular termly charges. Receipts are issued at the start of each term. Parents who cannot use direct debit must request an exception from the school finance team; rejected payments incur an administrative charge. External exam and other incidental charges are added to termly invoices when applicable. (End of fee summary.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches a curriculum that integrates the British National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. It serves students aged 2-16 (as of September 2026). Class sizes are under 20 students, supporting personalised learning.	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales in the secondary phase and prepares students for IGCSE examinations. In the Sixth Form, the A Level programme is offered, with most subjects following the International A-Level modular course. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was introduced in 2022, but from the 2025–26 academic year the school has reverted to the A Level programme. All pupils study English Language, and the majority study English Literature; two sciences are studied; Spanish (Lengua y Cultura) is taught as an IGCSE subject. Pupils in Years 12–13 can choose Especifica subjects such as Biology, Technical Drawing, Economics, Physics, Geography, Art History, Mathematics II, Mathematics for the Social Sciences, and Chemistry, alongside A-Level subjects; Enrichment includes Extended Project Qualification, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Cambridge English qualifications.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes under 20 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme class achieved an average score of 33.5 points. The highest Diploma score reached 42 points. 69% of students earned the bilingual IBDP diploma. For the IGCSE 2025 cohort, 44% scored A; 57% scored A-A; 73% scored A*-B.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression 2024 graduates pursued degrees at universities in Spain including CEU Valencia (Medicine), University of Alicante (Biomedical Engineering), Miguel Hernández University (Environmental Sciences, Law), ESIC Valencia (International Business), University of Navarra (Pharmacy), Francisco de Vitoria University (Business), European University (International Relations, Engineering), Carlos III University (Project Management), UCAM (Pharmacy), and CUNEF (Law and Business). In the Rest of the World, graduates enrolled at University of Manchester, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, University of Amsterdam, Maastricht University, University of Sydney, and other institutions.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment Studies include the Extended Project Qualification, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Cambridge English qualifications.
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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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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Apply. Start by completing our application form. When we receive your application, we will be in touch to arrange a Family Conversation. Given our unique approach to a child's education, it is important that both the school and family applying have ample opportunity to explore ideas, questions, thoughts, and feelings, and our application serves as a springboard for those later conversations. Spaces for September 2026 are limited and we are following a first-come-first-serve policy. 2. Family Conversations. A Family Conversation is arranged to explore ideas, questions, thoughts, and feelings and to help both sides understand needs and aspirations. 3. Offer and acceptance. Once we have all relevant information and a place is available, we will issue a formal offer of a place in the form of a letter. To accept a place, parents are asked to pay the registration fee and sign the acceptance form confirming their agreement to the school's Terms and Conditions. 4. Registration. After the offer, a personal meeting is arranged to deepen understanding of our approach and clarify needs and aspirations. We will provide open days very soon. A New Joiners' Information pack is sent to parents with details about the school day, uniform, clubs and other extra-curricular opportunities. There is a comprehensive induction period to allow all students to familiarise themselves with teachers, peers, families, the campus, and board members.	Admissions Submit an Enquiry to begin. Visit the campus in person or arrange an online interview. Complete the online Application Form and submit the required documents. Student Assessment & Interview: Year 1 to Year 3 applicants meet the Head of Primary for simple literacy and numeracy tasks in English; Year 4+ applicants complete an online CAT4 assessment and an English written assessment; Year 11+ applicants have an interview with a senior member of the Secondary academic team. Offer and Admission: after reviewing the application and assessments, an offer is issued by letter or email; to secure the place, a one-time enrolment fee and refundable deposit must be paid; Admission is formally confirmed by the Admissions Department.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme provides 50 full scholarships at any one time to attend any Inspired school; the programme honours Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired in 2013; scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin; the programme supports education across academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities.
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