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Spain offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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Deutsche Schule Bilbao is a German school serving ages 1 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum from Krippe to Oberstufe. The Abitur is awarded here, and there is an Abitur-to-Spanish-equivalency table to facilitate Spanish university access. The school follows a continuous language concept across five languages—German (C2), English (C1), Basque (B2), French (B1) and Spanish—supported by a holistic pedagogy that develops study habits, personality and teamwork. The campus spans 33,000 square metres of surroundings near Basílica de Begoña and is connected by Line 3 of the metro. Language courses, MINT initiatives and a Sprachkonzept anchor the academic framework, with enrollment year-round. Founded in 1917, the school celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017 and was awarded Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule in 2022. A modern building with a rooftop terrace opened in 2022, and a Sportcampus opened in 2025. European exchange is central to life here, reinforced by a student government and extracurriculars.
Eurocampus Deutsche Schule Palma de Mallorca is a private German international school serving ages 3 to 18. The language of instruction is German, and the school follows the guidelines and curricula of recognized German Auslandsschulen on the Iberian Peninsula. From first grade, Spanish is taught at native level and English is taught as a foreign language; Catalan is taught for up to two hours per week. From fifth to seventh grade, Spanish includes Ciencias Sociales (biology, geography, history); from seventh grade, French is offered to Gymnasium students. The curriculum differentiates instruction, allowing advanced students to work on material from the next grade while others may repeat as needed. Upon completing final exams, students earn Hauptschulabschluss (grade 9), Realschulabschluss (grade 10), eligibility for the gymnasiale Oberstufe (grade 10), and Abitur (grade 12). The Mallorca campus is authorized by KMK to conduct Abitur on site. The school also offers diverse extracurricular opportunities.
Deutsche Schule Barcelona is a private, officially recognized German overseas school in Spain, funded by the German federal government and awarded the label Excellent German Overseas School. It delivers a German–Spanish encounter education from kindergarten through the German International Abitur after twelve grades. From grade 1, almost all subjects are taught in German and follow Iberian regional curricula approved by KMK; in addition to German and Spanish, students study English, Catalan and, from grade 9, optional French. The campus supports about 1,500 students and features a building with break areas, sports facilities, a canteen, a library, and science laboratories. The program emphasizes mathematics and the natural sciences, alongside social and humanities education, with a focus on developing social and civic competencies. Around 120 students graduate with the DIA each year, recognized as the Spanish Bachillerato. After-school activities include basketball, soccer, dance, robotics, and clubs such as MUN and Oracy Club.
Colégio Suizo Madrid is a confessional independent, nonprofit school for ages 2 to 18, with a small, family-like atmosphere. The curriculum centers on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) alongside a bespoke programme designed to support holistic, individualized development. German is the language of instruction and main language, with two bilingual streams: German–Spanish and English–Spanish; English and French are taught and Cambridge/Alliance exams are offered. The school serves about 530–600 students and emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, responsibility and independence. Affiliated with SIS Swiss International Schools Group from the 2026/27 year, the school draws on a long Swiss heritage. It sits on nearly 25,000 m² of green space in Alcobendas, adjacent to La Moraleja, and shares facilities with the Swiss Club. Excellence is supported by extensive science labs, music and arts spaces, a library, and a capacity for hands-on, project-based learning, with sport occupying 11,000 m² of outdoor and indoor facilities.
The European School of Alicante provides education from Early Years through Secondary, culminating in the European Baccalaureate. A distinctive feature is its language section system, where students enroll in the English, Spanish, French, or German sections, taking core subjects in that specific language. For students whose mother tongue differs, the school provides the SWALS (Students Without A Language Section) program to maintain their native language proficiency. In Secondary year 6, students participate in a mandatory "Work Experience" program, spending two weeks in a professional internship environment to develop practical skills and inform future career choices. The campus includes specific facilities for art, music, ICT, alongside biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories. Extracurricular activities are managed by specialized organizations, Mundosport and Auca, providing sports and creative options. Situated in Alicante, the school emphasizes multilingualism, serving children of European institution staff alongside other local and international families.
Deutsche Schule Valencia is a German international school in Valencia, Spain, offering a bespoke curriculum for ages 3–18. The school guides students from Kindergarten through Gymnasium (grades 5–12) toward the German International Abitur (DIA) with a staged approach: Orientation Phase emphasizes settling in, middle years deepen subject work and personal development, and final years focus on Abitur preparation and career orientation. Languages: English begins Grade 5; Valencian follows regional guidelines; bilingual instruction in German and Spanish is offered, with Valencian taught per Comunitat Valenciana. From Grade 5, differentiated learning paths with extension opportunities and real-world experiences, including a Grade 8 German exchange and a Grade 10 internship, are available. The campus sits in Benimaclet, spans about 14,270 m², and has separate Kindergarten, Primary, and Gymnasium buildings, expanded in 2026. Facilities include a large gym, outdoor field, science labs, libraries, and specialized rooms; a diverse extracurricular program is offered through Phidias.
Zurich Schule Barcelona is a co-educational day school situated in the quiet, residential Pedralbes neighborhood. Established almost 60 years ago, the school offers bilingual instruction in German and Spanish for students aged 2 to 16. The academic pathway integrates the German educational model with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Students engage in constructivist learning where practical science and technological innovation are emphasized alongside emotional well-being. A standout initiative is KleinesZürich, a specialized early childhood program that introduces toddlers to a multilingual setting through play-based discovery. The campus features dedicated areas for manipulative science experiments and multilingual integration, ensuring students actively apply their knowledge. Beyond the core subjects, students study English and Catalan, supported by varied extracurricular activities like robotics and language clubs. By combining systemic psychology with a strong academic foundation, the school prepares students for diverse international pre-university pathways.
Prospective parents considering Colegio Arenas will find a co-educational, bilingual (Spanish-English) institution serving students from four months to 18 years old. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, encompassing the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Students also study French, German, and Mandarin Chinese.The school operates across two main campuses: early and primary education in Las Palmas, and secondary education in Arucas. The campuses house specific facilities, including robotics and 3D printing labs, sensory rooms, and the private Arenas Albéniz Music Conservatory. Students also utilise the Aqua & Sports Centre, which includes indoor therapeutic and competition pools.A distinctive feature of Colegio Arenas is its Sulis Manor residential centre in Bath, England, where students participate in term-long academic and cultural immersion. Furthermore, the school incorporates environmental education into its curriculum as an Ultramar Blue School, engaging students directly in ocean conservation projects.
Deutsche Schule Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a German Auslandsschule recognized by the KMK, serving learners aged 1–18 with a bespoke German international curriculum from kindergarten through upper secondary. The school is bilingual, preparing students for German and Spanish university entrance (Abitur and EBAU). In Grundschule German is taught six hours weekly and Spanish five to six, with General Studies, Mathematics, Art, Music, Sport, Ethics/Religion and a Spanish integration phase for new German students. In Sekundarstufe I and II, 21 subjects are offered; from Grade 9 students may choose between French or Informatics plus Geography, and from Grade 10 there are additional options in arts and sciences. Languages include German, Spanish, English (from Grade 3) and French (from Grade 9). Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule accreditation was awarded in 2010 and 2016. A Tababa Alta campus opened in 1999. Facilities include digital room technology, a learning platform, a library and a multiprofessional inclusion team. After-school activities include UCMAS, chess, hip-hop, drawing, CreaMúsica, Banda, soccer and karate.
Zürich Schule Barcelona is a German international school in Spain offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme. Three educational stages are provided: Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, with entry from age 2 in KleinesZürich and from age 3 for Kindergarten. Typical class sizes are 22–24, with Early Childhood groups 10–12 taught by two educators. German is the main language with complete immersion, complemented by progressive instruction in Spanish, Catalan and English. Zürich Schule Barcelona is the first in Spain to combine IB with German as a vehicular language from the early years, enabling multilingual competence (German C1, English B2). Facilities include IB learning spaces, a library, science labs, outdoor areas and an exhibition hall, plus a Digital School Strategy with iPads and ManageBac.
Deutsche Schule Málaga is an independent private school in Málaga that belongs to the global network of official German Auslandsschulen and is supported by Germany in staffing and funding. It is recognized by both the German and Spanish Ministries of Education. The school offers a bilingual German–Spanish curriculum for ages 3 to 18 and prepares students for the Deutsches Internationales Abitur, with campuses for Kindergarten, Grundschule, Sekundarstufe I, and Oberstufe/Sekundarstufe II. The campus sits on a hillside surrounded by pine and cork trees; facilities include professional science laboratories, purpose-built spaces for music and art, and a modern cafeteria, all connected by a fiber-optic network for multimedia teaching. Nine bus lines serve the Málaga–Estepona area. The school fosters intercultural exchange and European thinking through language learning, international cooperation, and exchanges with a partner school in Germany. In 2022, it received the Excellent German Auslandsschule quality seal for the third time overall.
Schweizerschule Barcelona (ESB) is a private international school in Barcelona offering a Swiss international education for children aged 3 to 18. The curriculum spans Kindergarten through Gymnasium and is taught in German, with five languages in total: German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French. A distinctive feature is the double qualification: Swiss Matura together with Spanish Selectividad, enabling entry to Swiss universities and other international institutions. The school follows Swiss pedagogical principles in a multicultural setting that harmonizes Swiss, Spanish and Catalan cultures. The daily timetable is 9:20–16:35 for P3–4 and 8:35–16:35 for 5–12, with optional full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00. The ESB community emphasizes personal and social competencies and emotional intelligence, supported by facilities including laboratories and shared spaces. The school offers exchanges with partner cantonal schools in Lucerne and St. Gallen and cross-cultural initiatives to prepare students for global study and work.
Deutsche Schule Madrid is a German school and a bilingual German–Spanish institution in Madrid. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 and follows the German curriculum, with an orientation year in class 5 and tracks leading to Gymnasium or Haupt-/Realschule based on ability. The Abitur is completed after class 12 and is recognized for university study in Germany and Spain. German is the profile-defining subject, and instruction aligns with the standards of German Gymnasien, including native-level reading, writing, speaking and literary competencies. For German as a Foreign Language learners, extra language support is offered in the E-Zweig with integration into native-language classes by grade 9 and additional weekly hours. The campus at Montecarmelo features libraries, dedicated rooms for music, art and the sciences, an auditorium, a canteen, and a modern sports hall and football field. The school emphasizes multilingual competence, mathematics and science, and opportunities in music and arts.
Deutsche Schule Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a German Auslandsschule offering a bilingual education, following the KMK-approved German curriculum for ages 3–18. From kindergarten to Abitur, students learn under native-speaking teachers from Germany, Spain and England, in small classes supported by digital media. The school is affiliated with Germany and maintains German quality standards. In February 2022 Bund-Länder-Inspektion awarded the school the Exzellente Auslandsschule seal, reflecting inspection excellence. The campus combines a main building with a garden, a separate classroom building, a library, an auditorium and a cafeteria; the primary school has its own courtyard. Facilities include a sports hall, an athletics track and multiple fields, set in a natural environment about 10 minutes from Las Palmas. DSLPA provides intercultural exchange, partner-school programs and competitions such as Jugend Musiziert and Model United Nations, and offers Bachillerato alongside the Abitur. After-school activities supplement the curriculum, fostering language development and inquiry.
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