King's College The British School of Murcia vs Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus
King's College The British School of Murcia and Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus are both in Alicante. Both schools offer British and EYFS programmes. King's College The British School of Murcia also offers IB, Cambridge (Secondary) and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus also offers BTEC Qualification. Published annual fees are close, at €6,120 - 13,485 for King's College The British School of Murcia and €5,900 - 14,800 for Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus. King's College The British School of Murcia takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus from 1 to 11. The two are similar in size, at around 542 and 450 pupils. Typical class sizes are 25 at King's College The British School of Murcia and 20 at Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus.
IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils
Pupils
542
Pupils
450
Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
20
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1994
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
Location
Infants & Primary Campus is Calle Lago Victoria, 3-5, 03738 Jávea; Secondary & Sixth Form Campus is Carrer Cantallops, 37, 03738 Jávea. Xàbia (Jávea) is in Alicante, Spain. Bus routes cover Jávea, Denia, Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Gata de Gorgos, Ondara, and Pedreguer, with a shuttle connecting the Infants & Primary campus to the Secondary & Sixth Form campus.
Private, international, co-educational school offering both the British National Curriculum and the Spanish Curriculum
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
38 nationalities; 55% of students are from Spain and 45% are international, with the largest group being British.
Pupil nationality mix
Over 20 nationalities represented; diverse international community.
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.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British international school delivering the English National Curriculum and A Levels; bilingual English/Spanish; accredited by BSO and PENTA International.
Country affiliation
Spain
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus routes cover more than 20 neighbourhoods in Murcia, Cartagena, and the coastal regions of Costa Calida.
Bus service details
Our dedicated bus routes cover Jávea, Denia, Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Gata de Gorgos, Ondara, and Pedreguer, with a shuttle bus connecting the Infants & Primary and Secondary & Sixth Form campuses.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
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.
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Fee details
Registration & Re‑registration fees - Registration fee: €1,000. Paid once at the time of first enrolment; non‑refundable and non‑deductible. EYFS (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception) do not pay this registration fee. - Re‑registration (annual) fee: €630. Non‑refundable; charged on re‑enrolment and deducted from September tuition when applicable. - Reservation for Early Years: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception pay a reservation fee of €600 at enrolment; this €600 is deducted from the September tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per‑term totals calculated, and annual equivalents) Note: Tuition is expressed as a monthly fee for the period September to June (10 monthly instalments). Annual and per‑term figures below are calculated from that monthly figure: annual = monthly × 10; per‑term totals are shown as: Autumn term (September–December = 4 months), Spring term (January–March = 3 months), Summer term (April–June = 3 months). These per‑term month counts follow the school's September–June monthly instalment structure. - Pre‑Nursery - Monthly (Sep–Jun): €590. - Annual (10 months): €5,900. - Autumn (4 months): €2,360; Spring (3 months): €1,770; Summer (3 months): €1,770. - Nursery - Monthly: €720. Annual: €7,200. Autumn: €2,880; Spring: €2,160; Summer: €2,160. - Reception - Monthly: €720. Annual: €7,200. Autumn: €2,880; Spring: €2,160; Summer: €2,160. - Year 1 - Monthly: €920. Annual: €9,200. Autumn: €3,680; Spring: €2,760; Summer: €2,760. - Year 2 - Monthly: €920. Annual: €9,200. Autumn: €3,680; Spring: €2,760; Summer: €2,760. - Year 3 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 4 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 5 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 6 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 7 - Monthly: €1,180. Annual: €11,800. Autumn: €4,720; Spring: €3,540; Summer: €3,540. - Year 8 - Monthly: €1,380. Annual: €13,800. Autumn: €5,520; Spring: €4,140; Summer: €4,140. - Year 9 - Monthly: €1,380. Annual: €13,800. Autumn: €5,520; Spring: €4,140; Summer: €4,140. - Year 10 - Monthly: €1,475. Annual: €14,750. Autumn: €5,900; Spring: €4,425; Summer: €4,425. - Year 11 - Monthly: €1,475. Annual: €14,750. Autumn: €5,900; Spring: €4,425; Summer: €4,425. - Year 12 - Monthly: €1,480. Annual: €14,800. Autumn: €5,920; Spring: €4,440; Summer: €4,440. - Year 13 - Monthly: €1,480. Annual: €14,800. Autumn: €5,920; Spring: €4,440; Summer: €4,440.
Materials, lunch and other recurring costs - Materials: included in the tuition. - School lunch (optional canteen service): €157 per month (optional; billed monthly). Occasional single‑day use is billed at a higher monthly rate. - School bus (optional): - Routes within Jávea: €85 per month. - Routes outside Jávea: €160 per month. - Bus places are booked and billed per the school's transport process. - Extracurricular activities, trips and short courses: charged separately and billed before the activity; these are termly/occasional charges depending on the activity. - Uniforms: full uniform is compulsory from Foundation Stage through Year 11 and must be purchased via the college uniform shop; prices are set in the uniform store.
Discounts - Third sibling and subsequent children (for existing families): 15% discount on tuition. - Annual (full‑year) tuition payment discount: 5% discount if the full year's tuition is paid by 30 June.
Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition for the academic year is covered by the published fees and divided into 10 monthly instalments (September–June). Payments are normally collected by direct debit/standing order; exceptions (e.g., bank transfer) require a written request. Late payments incur penalty charges and interest; rejected direct debits incur a €20 administrative charge and ongoing interest as specified in the school's terms. - Advance (full‑year) payment is accepted by bank transfer and qualifies for the early‑payment discount when received by 30 June.
Refunds, cancellations and notice - Registration and re‑registration fees are non‑refundable. No refunds are provided for absences due to illness. - Withdrawal: one full academic term's notice is required for permanent withdrawal. If notice is not given in the required timeframe, one term's fees will be charged in lieu of notice. Temporary leaves and reservation options are detailed in the school's terms.
Fee payment options and currency handling - The school collects regular tuition by direct debit/standing order; bank transfer is permitted by written request. In addition, a foreign‑currency payment service (Foreign Currency Direct) is available to facilitate discounted currency exchange and international payments; local contact details are provided by the college for that service.
If you need the exact monthly or term totals copied as presented above for specific year groups, those amounts are the sums shown and calculated from the monthly fees provided by the college.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
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.
Curriculum details
From Early Years to Sixth Form, Xàbia International College provides a seamless educational journey with specialist teachers and a clear pathway to higher education. The school delivers the British National Curriculum across all stages, complemented by Spanish language lessons and cultural studies, preparing students for universities and careers across the globe. The curriculum combines the British and Spanish systems, offering KS1 to Sixth Form pathways including GCSEs, A-Levels, ESO, and Bachillerato. This approach supports personalised learning and a smooth transition to higher education.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes and dedicated teachers support personalised learning.
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.
Exam results
Class of 2025 achieved outstanding results with a 100% pass rate, 40% of grades at A*-A, and 81% of grades at A*-C.
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.
Higher education progression
A clear pathway to higher education; prepares students for universities and careers across the globe.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Enrichment Studies include the Extended Project Qualification, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Cambridge English qualifications.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Admissions
01 Enquire: Complete the Enquiry Form with basic details about your child. This helps Xàbia International College understand your needs and prepare the right information for you. You can access the Enquire Now button to start.
02 Visit: Experience XIC. The best way to discover what makes XIC unique is by visiting us. During the visit, you will meet our Director, the Heads of Primary or Secondary.
03 Offer: After we have reviewed your information and confirmed availability, we will send you a formal offer and a Registration Form. Please also review our Terms and Conditions.
04 Register: To secure your child's place, return the signed Registration Form with a copy of your identification (Passport, NIE or DNI).
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.
