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Alicante is home to 30 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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Lady Elizabeth School is a British international school on Costa Blanca, with a campus in Cumbre del Sol. It serves learners from age 2 to 18, with boarding from age 13. The curriculum blends a British pathway with the IPC and Spanish study. Early Years (2–6) use a bilingual EYFS setting; Primary (6–11) combines IPC with the British National Curriculum to develop language skills and leadership; Secondary (11–16) prepares students for GCSEs through British and Spanish requirements; Sixth Form (16–18) offers Cambridge A Levels with mentoring and leadership opportunities, plus university guidance worldwide. Multilingualism is central, with English and Spanish core and additional studies in German, Russian and French. Notable features include LAMDA, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations. The campus houses theatres, science labs, art and photography facilities, three recording studios, two pools, sport pitches and dining rooms, all within a purpose-built campus. Over 50 ISP extracurriculars.
El Limonar International School Villamartín is a private day school in Spain delivering a British curriculum tailored for an international community. From ages 3 to 18, students study leading Cambridge programs, including IGCSE and A Levels, with a foundation in the Spanish curriculum and an immersive multilingual approach that fosters proficiency in three languages by graduation. The school serves more than 600 pupils from over 35 nationalities and is part of the Cognita group, which supports governance through regional leadership and wellbeing initiatives such as Global Be Well Day. The 12,000 square metre campus houses 56 classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, dedicated music and art facilities, a drama area for large performances, and an A‑Level Study Centre. Exterior spaces include separate Early Years and Primary play areas and multi‑use pitches. A Extracurricular Programme features robotics, chess, taekwondo, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, alongside opportunities in dance, sport, and arts.
The A-Level College of Altea (ALCA) offers the British A-level pathway for students aged 16–18. A-levels are taught in English with a line-up including Mathematics, History, Travel & Tourism, Business Studies, Physics, Spanish, Media Studies, Psychology, Art & Design and Sport & PE (AS). Optional extras include Extra Spanish/Extra English, Selectividad Preparation and GCSE resits. For international students, class sizes are limited to 10, providing individual attention and more timetabled time with qualified native-English-speaking teachers, supporting a personalised route to university applications. The college is sited on a small campus in central Altea on Carrer Benidorm; the interior design is inspired by modern British colleges and features modern classrooms, a quiet library, study space, and vibrant common areas such as a pool table. Extra-curricular offerings include free sailing on a 52ft boat with Capitan Guillermo, regular hikes, and Africa Exchange cultural program. Leadership support includes personalised university application guidance.
AIS International School is a privately owned British school with a Steiner-Waldorf inspired educational model for students aged 6 to 18. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with Steiner-Waldorf orientation and mindfulness, with English as the medium of instruction. In Primary, learning follows the Main Lesson approach; students keep Main Lesson books and teachers often stay with the same class for years. The Primary programme combines academics, art, music, drama, handwork and movement. The Secondary programme maintains the Main Lesson style while adding more formal study and follows the English National Curriculum, incorporating Steiner-Waldorf and mindfulness influences. AIS prepares students for IGCSE at 16 and A levels at 18, offering subjects across core and arts areas; English remains the language of instruction. The school promotes outdoor-friendly learning in a multicultural, inclusive community with parent involvement, seasonal festivals, residential trips and mindfulness woven into daily life for the whole school.
Xàbia International College is a private, international, co-educational school in Jávea, Spain, for students aged 1 to 18, operating on two campuses: Infants & Primary on Calle Lago Victoria and Secondary & Sixth Form on Carrer Cantallops. The college delivers the British National Curriculum alongside the Spanish curriculum, with specialist teachers guiding learners from Early Years to Sixth Form. Students follow clear pathways to higher education, including GCSEs and A-Levels as well as ESO and Bachillerato, and there is integration of BTEC qualifications where appropriate. The Foundation is bilingual, with daily exposure to both Spanish and English, and the school uses small class sizes and modern technology to support learning. The Sixth Form Centre provides dedicated spaces for study and collaboration. On offer are extensive after-school activities through XIC Extra, including robotics, drama, music, languages, and sport, plus Easter and Summer Camps and wraparound care. The college welcomes international families.
King's College Murcia is an independent day school serving Murcia, Cartagena and the Costa Calida, with students from age 1 to 18. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum in the secondary phase, Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs for ages 14–16, and A Levels in the Sixth Form. The school briefly offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 2022 but reverted to A Levels for 2025–26. It is bilingual, delivering instruction in English and Spanish, with mandatory Spanish ministry subjects to support bilingual graduates and the Spanish ESO qualification. The school is accredited by BSO and PENTA International and, in the latest BSO inspection, was rated Outstanding in every category—the only school in the Murcia region to undergo regular external BSO inspections. Facilities include advanced science and technology laboratories, refurbished art studios, a semi-Olympic pool, and a modern sports complex. Enrichment includes Extended Project Qualification, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Cambridge English qualifications, and participation in Inspired Education's global network.
Willow International School is a UK National Curriculum school in Ciudad Quesada, Alicante, delivering the British Curriculum under Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for ages 3 to 18. The school uses the Early Years Foundation Stage in Reception, Primary through Key Stages 1–2, Secondary through Key Stages 3–4, and an A‑Level College for post‑16 study, offering a pathway to UK, European, and international universities. Instruction is in English, with strong Spanish language learning in a multicultural, nurturing environment. Facilities are climate‑controlled, with interactive whiteboards and Wi‑Fi; a dedicated primary building provides independent bathrooms and play areas; a playground supports early learning. Sports facilities include a 7‑a‑side artificial pitch with basketball and volleyball courts. Partnerships extend to a full‑size football pitch, tennis courts, an indoor gym, and an outdoor swimming facility. ICT suites support technology‑enhanced teaching; remote learning via Microsoft Teams. After‑school clubs include Spanish Conversation, Board Game, and English Additional Language.
Magno International School, formerly San Alberto Magno, is an international Cambridge school for ages 3–18 and now part of Orbital Education. In Monforte del Cid, Alicante, the campus sits on 33,000 m2 of green space with bright classrooms, science laboratories, sensory rooms, a sports complex, a chess room and a vegetable patch. The curriculum blends a bespoke approach with Cambridge Primary in early years and emphasizes multilingual learning from nursery onward. Spanish and English are the primary languages of instruction; German and French are introduced from Year 2, with Year 5 onward giving students a choice to pursue fluency in a language. The school offers two Baccalaureate pathways for ages 16–18: Spanish National Baccalaureate and International A-Level Programme. It is official Cambridge examination centre and prepares students for Cambridge English qualifications, DELF/DALF and Goethe exams. Sixth Form combines on-campus support with online learning to access Spanish and universities, including UNED.
King's College Alicante is a British international day school for learners aged 2 to 18. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11 and A-Levels, and the school is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a bilingual Diploma option at Year 13. English is the language of instruction with full immersion, and the school offers French and German language provision. The campus comprises dedicated EYFS facilities, primary and secondary sections, seven science laboratories, a music department with 28 iMacs, and a Digital Learning Programme supported by a one-to-one Chromebook scheme in the Secondary School, plus iPads from Year 5 in Primary, 3D printers, robotics and VR. Sport and Performing Arts are central pillars within an Inspired learning model. Opened in 2001 in its current building, it now serves more than 1,100 students from Nursery through Year 13.
El Limonar International School Murcia provides an education based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, integrated with Spanish Ministry of Education requirements. This dual-curriculum model allows students to graduate with British IGCSEs and A-Levels, alongside the Spanish Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate certificates. A standout feature is the immersive multilingual program; students take classes in English and Spanish, and study French, German, or Chinese, achieving certified proficiency in three languages by graduation. The school operates across two sites, including the 63,000-square-meter Buenavista Campus for younger students, which features an open-air amphitheater, a swimming pool, and science laboratories. The Galileo Middle School area specifically supports Year 7 and 8 students in their transition to secondary education. Students can also participate in the ELIS El Valle Trail race and community service initiatives with Cáritas, reflecting the school's active role in the Murcia region.
Elian's British School of La Nucía is a private international school in Alicante serving ages 1 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum with bilingual English immersion and Spanish core subjects, and offers Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma as part of its curriculum. The school is affiliated with the British Dukes Education family and operates as an IB World School authorised to deliver the IB Diploma. Classrooms total 53, all air‑conditioned and equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards; spaces are dedicated to art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. The Early Years environment emphasizes language development, while Primary and Secondary extend bilingual education and homologation to Spanish standards. A well‑stocked library serves English, Spanish and other languages. The campus features a beach volleyball court, the one in the province, and a dedicated Music School and 360º Educational Strategy with Student Council opportunities.
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