King's College The British School of Alicante vs Newton College

	K King's College The British School of Alicante Alicante, Spain	N Newton College Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,100 - 12,800	Fees / year €6,540 - 10,830
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,240	Pupils 1,306
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1991
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Glorieta del Reino Unido 5, Alicante 03008, Spain. King's College Alicante is located on the outskirts of Alicante with easy communication to the city by road and by public transport. It is housed in a modern, purpose-built building with state-of-the-art facilities designed for children between the ages of 2 and 18 (from Nursery to Year 13).	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 Ages 2-18 (Nursery to Year 13). The school includes Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form (Years 12-13).	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 British international day school.	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 Dedicated pastoral and wellbeing leader coordinates support for pupils' needs within the curriculum.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Christian (ecumenical) values; teaching includes Christian Faith from an ecumenical point of view; other faiths may opt out.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service with modern buses; buses have seat-belts and are supervised by a responsible adult; pick-up and drop-off times are approximate.	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 Tuition fees (per term and per year by Year group — 2025–2026 academic year) - Pre‑Nursery (ages 2–3): €2,440 (Term 1) + €1,830 (Term 2) + €1,830 (Term 3) — Annual total €6,100. - Nursery (ages 3–4): €3,640 (Term 1) + €2,730 (Term 2) + €2,730 (Term 3) — Annual total €9,100. - Reception (ages 4–5): €3,640 (Term 1) + €2,730 (Term 2) + €2,730 (Term 3) — Annual total €9,100. - Year 1 (ages 5–6): €3,740 (Term 1) + €2,805 (Term 2) + €2,805 (Term 3) — Annual total €9,350. - Year 2 (ages 6–7): €3,820 (Term 1) + €2,865 (Term 2) + €2,865 (Term 3) — Annual total €9,550. - Year 3 (ages 7–8): €4,165 (Term 1) + €3,120 (Term 2) + €3,120 (Term 3) — Annual total €10,405. - Year 4 (ages 8–9): €4,180 (Term 1) + €3,135 (Term 2) + €3,135 (Term 3) — Annual total €10,450. - Year 5 (ages 9–10): €4,220 (Term 1) + €3,165 (Term 2) + €3,165 (Term 3) — Annual total €10,550. - Year 6 (ages 10–11): €4,320 (Term 1) + €3,240 (Term 2) + €3,240 (Term 3) — Annual total €10,800. - Year 7 (ages 11–12): €4,720 (Term 1) + €3,540 (Term 2) + €3,540 (Term 3) — Annual total €11,800. - Year 8 (ages 12–13): €4,790 (Term 1) + €3,595 (Term 2) + €3,595 (Term 3) — Annual total €11,980. - Year 9 (ages 13–14): €4,800 (Term 1) + €3,595 (Term 2) + €3,595 (Term 3) — Annual total €11,990. - Year 10 (ages 14–15): €4,960 (Term 1) + €3,720 (Term 2) + €3,720 (Term 3) — Annual total €12,400. - Year 11 (ages 15–16): €5,120 (Term 1) + €3,840 (Term 2) + €3,840 (Term 3) — Annual total €12,800. - Year 12 (ages 16–17): €5,575 (Term 1) + €4,180 (Term 2) + €4,180 (Term 3) — Annual total €13,935. - Year 13 (ages 17–18): €5,580 (Term 1) + €4,185 (Term 2) + €4,185 (Term 3) — Annual total €13,950. What the tuition covers - Tuition fees include school lunches, textbooks, materials and a technology fee. Application / enrolment fees - A non‑refundable enrolment fee of €1,550 per pupil is payable on acceptance of a place. No reimbursement is made in the event of cancellation. - An annual re‑enrolment fee is billed in the third term each year and is deducted from the first term's fees of the next academic year (amount shown on the school's re‑enrolment billing). Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed and paid termly (three terms per year). Receipts/invoices are presented at the start of each term — within the first ten days of September, January and April. - All fees (including bus service, optional classes and school visits) are payable by direct debit. A €15 charge applies for each rejected direct debit. Exceptions to direct debit require a written exception request to the school finance director. - If fees are unpaid seven days after the due date, the school may refuse attendance; if unpaid after fourteen days, the school may terminate the contract. Notice, withdrawal and refunds - Three months' written notice is required to withdraw a pupil; in lieu of notice three months' fees are payable. Parents must notify intent to leave in writing by the school's notified deadlines for June departure. - No refund is made for absence due to illness or other causes. No refund of the enrolment fee is made if a place is cancelled. No refund is made if notice of departure is given after April 1. - If the school makes a significant change to provision, parents who choose to withdraw within the permitted 21‑day period may do so without being required to give the three‑month notice. - The school will not be liable to refund fees in the event of temporary or permanent closure due to pandemic, terrorism or similar exceptional events. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable to this campus; fees and schedules above apply to day pupils. (The school operates as a day school with optional bus service and compulsory lunches included in fees). Transport (bus) fees and family discounts - Bus fees (listed as € per month) by route: Alicante €198 (return) / €130 (single); Torrevieja–Aspe–Monforte €222 (return) / €141 (single); Altea–Benidorm €244 (return) / €164 (single). Bus charges are payable by direct debit and family discounts apply to the bus service. - Family discounts on Education and Bus Service: 3rd child 10% discount; 4th child 15%; 5th and subsequent children 20%. Other charges and optional services - Induction English (per lesson): Individual €50; Small group €42. - External examination fees (GCSE, IBDP, Cambridge, national tests, etc.) are charged in addition and are included on termly bills where applicable. - Optional classes, extracurricular activities and certain school visits are charged extra; optional classes must be contracted termly or yearly and refunds are not possible for non‑attendance. - Uniform and sports kit are purchased through the school shop; parents are responsible for the cost of uniform and personal writing materials (some textbooks remain school property on loan). Refunds and special cases - No refunds for absence, illness, or where notice of withdrawal is provided after the stated deadlines; specific limited exceptions (e.g., permitted withdrawal after a significant change) are described in the school's terms and conditions. Payment options (practical summary) - Standard payment method: direct debit (mandatory for fees, bus, optional classes and trips). A €15 charge applies to each failed direct debit. Exceptions to direct debit are considered only by written request to the finance director. (End of fees overview)	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 King's College Alicante educates students from ages 2 to 18 (Nursery to Year 13). The school uses the English National Curriculum and delivers IGCSEs at the end of Year 11, followed by A-Level courses. It is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a bilingual Diploma option at the end of Year 13. French and German are also offered.	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 —	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 Ex-students have entered British universities and top institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College and LSE. Alumni have also progressed to Stanford University and Duke University, and to universities in Spain including UAM, the Complutense University of Madrid, and Carlos III.	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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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
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions include Open Days, Information on Fees, a Virtual Tour, Entry Requirements, Nsouli Scholars, FAQs, and Our Partners. A personalised admissions meeting on campus or online can be booked. An admissions appointment can be booked. A virtual tour is available to discover facilities.	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 Nsouli Scholars	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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