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Spain has 10 international schools matching the catholic category, offering families genuine choice across different price points and locations.
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Highlands School El Encinar is a private, Catholic, trilingual school in La Moraleja, Madrid, serving ages 1–18. The curriculum blends a British-English-Spanish approach: from early childhood, students follow an integrated British-Spanish curriculum with a bespoke program; the Cambridge International path offers IGCSE exams in 4th ESO with a double qualification in British and Spanish, and an A-level route for the upper years. The school also offers a Leadership Baccalaureate with an A-Levels option. English language targets reach C1/C2, and French reaches B2 by Baccalaureate. The campus spans more than 22,000 square metres with large learning spaces and quality sports facilities. Notable features include a tri-lingual public speaking program and Highlands Arts Agora, offering arts, music, theatre and cultural activities. A University Counsellor supports university destinations. Extracurriculars include sport, performing arts and languages across after-school and weekend programs. The school emphasizes a holistic development within a large, natural-urban campus for families.
Colégio San Patricio Madrid is a Catholic day school for ages 1 to 18 across three Madrid campuses: Serrano and La Moraleja for Early Years and Primary, and El Soto for Secondary and High School. The school offers a bilingual education in Nursery and Primary and provides International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) from secondary onwards, with English, Spanish, French and German taught by native speakers. Facilities span the campuses, including Early Learning areas, science and technology labs, the San Patricio Art Centre, two libraries, auditoriums, a chapel, a radio studio and extensive sports spaces. Since joining Inspired Education Group in 2019, CSP Madrid has grown within a global network and earned recognitions from Forbes and El Mundo. Signature features include the San Patricio Art Centre, Inspired Metaverse VR School Rooms, and a broad co-curricular programme of debate, sports, music, drama and community service for international-minded learners and families.
Highlands School Sevilla is a private bilingual Catholic international school with over 30 years of experience. The school serves from 4 months to university level with 100% English immersion in the first cycle of Early Childhood, plus French. It follows the Spanish curriculum with a Dual American Baccalaureate option. Average PAU score is 8.2 (2025) with 89% English proficiency. The school includes Speak to Lead for public speaking and is ranked among Spain's top 15 schools. Part of the Regnum Christi network.
Guadalaviar School is a Catholic, coeducational institution in Valencia with roots dating to 1959. Serving ages 2 to 18, it educates Early Childhood through Bachillerato, using English, Valencian and Spanish to teach all subjects from age 3. In Kindergarten, classes are taught in Spanish, English and Valencian in roughly equal shares. From Primary, English is taught daily, and from 4th grade a second level of English is available. The school offers Cambridge English examinations and was the first in Valencia to host a Cambridge Young Learners Centre. It participates in the Eduspark reading program and German is offered in the upper years. Facilities include a year-round pool, three basketball courts, two gyms, science labs, ICT suites, a large library and an urban garden. Guadalaviar also runs a community program, Guadalaviar Solidario, and a broad array of clubs and language activities. Its multilingual environment supports diverse learners and international families worldwide.
Dallington School in Madrid delivers a British curriculum from Early Years to Key Stage 5, serving ages 2 to 18. The school operates across two Madrid campuses and offers Foundation Stage from Pre-Nursery to Reception through to Key Stages 1 to 5, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, plus a Double Bac with Spain's PCE for university access in Spain and abroad. The school emphasizes a values based education with Catholic influences, including a chapel, alongside a broad, enquiry led curriculum and extensive co curricular programmes. Facilities include Infant and Primary/Secondary sites and a rich programme of trips, arts workshops, and sport. Outdoor Education underpins learning with Urban Forest School and a day residential for Years 3 to 6. The school promotes healthy food, sport participation, and leadership opportunities through the Student Council and service projects. Families value its community spirit, international mindset, and supportive pastoral care for children.
Highlands School Barcelona is a private Catholic international school in Esplugues de Llobregat serving students aged 1 to 18. It combines the Australian Curriculum and Cambridge programs (Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE) with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) and a bespoke curriculum, offering Infant, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate stages. The school operates as a Cambridge International School with trilingual instruction, using English from infancy and integrating the Cambridge framework across age groups. Highlands is the only Catholic Cambridge International School in Barcelona and holds official language accreditations from Oxford, Cambridge, and DELF. The student–teacher ratio is 7:1, supporting personalized attention. The campus comprises about 19,000 m² of facilities for comprehensive education, including 10,000 m² of sports facilities and green areas, with technologically equipped classrooms, laboratories, an audiovisual room, a library, a chapel, a dining room and an orchard. Phase IV adds 1,170 m²—six base classrooms, an art classroom, a science lab—and expands total space to 7,500 m², with sustainability improvements.
Shoreless Lake School in Murcia is a private, non-profit American international Catholic school with a boarding residence. It is authorized by Spain's Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus in Totana hosts classrooms, a dining room, a chapel, administrative offices, and storage, set on eleven acres that provide natural spaces for study and recreation. A separate Student Activity Center in Mazarrón houses a main library, study facilities, and a range of activities for boarding and day students, including swimming, fishing, gardening, animal care, and film screenings. The curriculum follows the American system with AP courses and standardized testing (PSAT/SAT) offered on site; English and Spanish courses are available, reflecting a bilingual, international student body. Thinkwave tracks grades and progress. Facilities include high-speed Internet, networked computers, a print collection, a dedicated computer science classroom, and access to field trips and year-round hiking.
Located in Madrid, Alegra is a British and International School delivering a blended curriculum for ages 2 to 18. In the Preparatory School (ages 3–10), students follow the English National Curriculum, authorised by the British Council. In Secondary and Baccalaureate years, Alegra offers the International Baccalaureate programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school emphasises a shared educational philosophy with students at the centre, developing global competencies and lifelong skills. Distinctive features include the Lectoescritura Program and a STEAM curriculum in the Prep School, plus a Work Experience Programme in Secondary. The campus includes a School Chapel with on-site chaplains, a dining hall serving over 1,200 meals daily, and a library that supports study and events. Alegra provides extensive sports, notably seven federated hockey teams, and a Music program with Opera Day and Rock Bands. The school maintains Catholic inspiration within a secular, international context.
Cumbres School Valencia is a private Catholic bilingual school on a 3.5-hectare Moncada campus serving ages 0–18. English is the main language of instruction, with Infants offering 100% English immersion in the first cycle and Primaria combining the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum with the national program. Secundaria follows Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, with about 40% of subjects taught in English and strong internationalization initiatives (language assistants, European Youth Parliament). Bachillerato is trilingual with two modalities and four itineraries, culminating in Cambridge English certifications including IELTS, plus university orientation, work experience and mentoring. The campus provides extensive facilities—45 classrooms, four chapels, a 250-seat auditorium, multiple sports venues including a semi-Olympic pool, and a range of science laboratories. Extra programs include the Cumbres Sports Club, a Summer Camp with Total English Immersion and native-speaking teachers, and Be Active Be True wellness initiatives. The school's motto is I am Cumbres wherever I am.
Everest School Monteclaro is a private, Catholic, bilingual school in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid region. It offers education from 12 months to university, with Infantil, Primaria, Secundaria and Bachillerato, and follows Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge IGCSE alongside a Catholic curriculum. It serves ages 1–18 and is recognized among Spain's top 100 schools by El Mundo and Forbes. The four pillars of its model are Language Learning (English to C1/C2 and French or German to B1/B2), Learning in English through CLIL, international experiences inside the center and abroad, and Cambridge International affiliation; it is the only private Cambridge International School. Everest is part of RC Schools Spain (Regnum Christi). The campus spans over 20,000 square metres with classrooms, a Salón de actos, an Auditorio, and on-site dining overseen by nutritionists and bearing an AENOR certificate. Facilities include a football pitch, gym, pool, and diverse arts, language, robotics, and sport programs.
Edelweiss School is a private Catholic bilingual school in Valencia, serving ages 2 to 18. It offers a Catholic, bilingual Spanish–English education with a bespoke curriculum from nursery through Bachillerato. In Nursery, children spend most of the day in English with native or bilingual teachers and learn to read and write with Jolly Phonics. In Primary, most subjects are taught in English; Spanish, Mathematics and Religion are taught in Spanish. English remains the language of instruction across learning, guiding project work. In Secondary and Bachillerato, Cambridge exam preparation and small-group university guidance are emphasized. The school is an Addvantage member and an examination centre for the British Council; many graduates achieve Cambridge C1+/C2. The Campo Olivar campus in Godella features a 15,000 m2 garden, an integrated chapel, an outdoor pool, six sports courts, a science laboratory, and a kitchen serving daily meals. Extracurriculars include debate, choir, and chess for all.
Highlands School Los Fresnos is a Catholic bilingual school in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, serving learners from 0 to 18 years. It belongs to the Regnum Christi network and has more than 15 years of history. The school blends Cambridge Primary for the early years with Cambridge Secondary, and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education center as well as a Microsoft Showcase School. In Early Years, bilingual education uses real language immersion from year one: up to age 2 each classroom has two tutors, one Spanish-speaking and one English-speaking; from age 3 students alternate days with either language. From age 5, Cambridge International Curriculum is implemented. It implements tailored educational project, with active learning, critical thinking, creativity, and oral expression. Digital competence is developed with BeeBots, LEGO Education, and Coding Express. Facilities exceed 16,500 square meters, with spaces that support collaboration and safety; Catholic formation is integrated via RC programs.
Holy Mary British Catholic School offers education for ages 2 to 18, from Nursery 1 to Year 13. It teaches the national curriculum of England and Wales adapted to align with the Spanish national curriculum so graduates can be validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction. The school combines a British curriculum with Catholic schooling and provides IGCSE (Year 11), International AS Level (IAS Level; Year 12), and International Advanced Level (IA Level; Year 13). The senior years feature an intensive guidance programme with individual interviews, career workshops, visits from professionals and universities, and help with applications to UK, Spanish, Dutch, and US universities. A broad range of after-school activities includes modern dance, flamenco, ballet (from age 3), football (from age 4), drama, choir, debating, and chess, supporting personal development alongside academics. The school emphasizes global-minded learning within a supportive Catholic community for all.
Aquinas American School is a Catholic, co‑educational institution in Madrid with two Pozuelo de Alarcón campuses serving ages 3–18 and a residence in Alcorcón for boarding. The high school offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and the American High School Diploma (AHSD), with SAT testing and UNED coursework to support college admissions in Spain and abroad. The curriculum emphasizes languages, liberal arts and sciences, and the development of analytical, creative and communication skills, guided by a College Counselor who helps with transcripts and admissions timelines. The Bear House system assigns every student to a Bear House to foster belonging while enabling sport and recreational competition across campuses. Extracurriculars include theatre, Mad Lab, French, cinema and journalism; an Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 featuring mentors and a Shark Tank–style pitch; and an Arts and Music Program with a Virtual Art Gallery. University Fair and 100 hours of community service further enrich the student experience.
St. Anne's School is a co-educational British Catholic independent day school in Madrid for ages 0–18. Founded in 1969 by Miss Margaret Jean Raines, it sits on Avenida Alfonso XIII, Chamartín. The curriculum follows the British National Curriculum with an emphasis on Spanish language and culture and Catholic identity. Early Years is based on the EYFS; in secondary years students prep for Cambridge IGCSE and, in the Sixth Form, pursue International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme over two years. The Diploma requires six subjects (three HL, three SL) plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. All teaching is by qualified British staff, and governance uses a Principal, Heads of Primary and Secondary, and subject coordinators. St. Anne's is a founder member of NABSS and is inspected by NABSS and the Spanish Ministry of Education. Facilities include internet-enabled classrooms and laboratories, sports, arts, language offerings and after-school activities.
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