British Curriculum International Schools in Spain

British-curriculum international schools in Spain deliver the English National Curriculum in English and commonly prepare pupils for IGCSEs and A-levels, with some schools offering the IB Diploma at sixth form as an alternative. Many schools combine English-led teaching with daily Spanish lessons and, in regions such as Catalonia, bilingual provision that can include Catalan, so families should expect a mix of English instruction and significant local-language tuition. Published tuition varies considerably by city and school: established British international schools in Madrid and Barcelona typically appear in the mid-to-high fee bands for international schools in Spain, while smaller regional schools can be much cheaper; overall published fees for international schools in Spain range from a few thousand euros to over twenty thousand per year depending on age and extras. Admissions centre on a main September intake with key entry points in early years, Year 7 and Year 12; many schools run entrance assessments and waiting lists, and because British schools in Spain operate under Spanish law families should start enquiries several months before arrival and check registration and qualification-equivalence requirements.