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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Global Minds International School in Llíber, Spain, provides an international education for ages 2 to 16. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, offering a coherent framework for local and global study. Classes are under 20 students, supporting personalised learning and strong teacher–student relationships. The campus sits on over 32,000 square metres of outdoor space, framed by mountains and vineyards, and includes a vegetable patch, a semi-Olympic pool, a theatre, an indoor gym, and outdoor sports courts. Academic facilities comprise dedicated science and technology laboratories, a STEAM hub, a food science kitchen, art spaces, and large classrooms. Languages, global politics, culture, and history are emphasized to develop international-mindedness. Extracurricular life centers on theatre, dance, and music, with outdoor education and environmental stewardship shaping daily learning. Founders Amy McRae Johnson and Yago Escrivà Sastre lead a school built on collaboration, partnership, and preparation for tomorrow's world ahead.
Global Minds International School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Carretera Benissa - Jalón s/n, 03729 Llíber, Alicante, Spain. Located in the picturesque town of Llíber, the campus sits in natural surroundings with easy access to nearby coastal towns.
Stages
Ages 2 to 16 (early years through secondary).
Type
International school
Country affiliation
Spain
Fees
Annual tuition at Global Minds International School ranges from EUR 7,650 to EUR 16,600 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- A non-refundable registration fee of EUR 1,500 per student (new students only) is payable at the time of acceptance to secure a place. - A non-refundable re‑registration fee of EUR 1,000 is payable in March to guarantee a place for the following year.
Tuition Fees (by year group)
Annual tuition fees by age / year group (displayed as EUR amounts):
Per-term reference amounts (annual fee divided by 3, shown for each year group as a simple reference):
- Kindergarten 1 & 2: EUR 2,550 per term (EUR 7,650 ÷ 3). - Kindergarten 3 / Year 1 & 2: EUR 3,060 per term (EUR 9,180 ÷ 3). - Years 3 & 4: EUR 3,163.33 per term (EUR 9,490 ÷ 3). - Years 5 & 6: EUR 3,263.33 per term (EUR 9,790 ÷ 3). - Year 7: EUR 3,910 per term (EUR 11,730 ÷ 3). - Years 8 & 9: EUR 4,590 per term (EUR 13,770 ÷ 3). - Years 10 & 11: EUR 4,933.33 per term (EUR 14,800 ÷ 3).
Billing schedule & payment terms
- Tuition may be paid monthly (payments due on or before the first day of the month to which they relate) or as a single annual payment. - An advance-payment discount of 3% on tuition is applied if the full year's tuition is paid in advance by the published deadline for advance payment (the school's published deadline applies). This discount applies to tuition only and not to services, and is conditional on registration fees having been paid. - Sibling fee reductions apply: second child 5% reduction in tuition and re‑enrolment fee; third child 15% reduction; fourth child and subsequent children 30% reduction.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school with planned school-bus routes for surrounding towns; final bus routes and prices are to be announced.
Other costs and fees
- School lunches are required for all students and are charged at EUR 150 per month. - Transport (school buses) will carry an additional charge when routes and prices are finalised. - Uniforms, school trips, textbooks, specialist exam fees, extracurricular programme fees, and other incidental items are not listed in the school's public fee summary; parents should allow for these additional costs in the same way as with similar international schools.
Refund information
- The registration fee (EUR 1,500 for new students) is non‑refundable. The re‑registration fee (EUR 1,000) is non‑refundable. No additional public refund policy detail is provided in the school's fee summary.
Fee payment options
- The school publishes monthly and annual billing options but does not publish specific payment channels (for example, which credit cards, online payment processors, or bank account details) in its public fee summary. Parents should expect standard international-school payment methods such as bank transfer or card payment to be offered, with any applicable processing fees and instructions provided by the school.
If you need these figures placed into a database field-by-field, the key fee items are: registration fee EUR 1,500 (one-off); re‑registration EUR 1,000 (annual, non‑refundable); tuition by year group as listed above (annual); compulsory lunch EUR 150/month; sibling discounts and advance-payment discount as stated above; bus fees to be advised.
Academics
Global Minds International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 16.
Curriculum
The school teaches a curriculum that integrates the British National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. It serves students aged 2-16 (as of September 2026). Class sizes are under 20 students, supporting personalised learning.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes under 20 students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Global Minds International School focuses on holistic education that supports academic excellence, personal growth, and global awareness. The school aims to develop critical thinking and essential life skills through a dynamic, future-focused curriculum. Learning is personalised with pathways that set individual goals and adapt teaching methods. Collaborative learning and interdisciplinary projects foster teamwork, communication, and social skills. An emphasis on digital literacy and real-world connections helps students become responsible global citizens. Wellbeing, global citizenship, and languages are central to the school's approach.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school places a strong emphasis on learning multiple languages.
Mental Wellbeing
Focus on wellbeing is a central part of the educational project. A healthy mind and body are considered crucial for effective learning. Regular activities such as yoga, mindfulness, and outdoor adventures help students manage stress and build resilience. The approach also integrates physical education and mental health to support overall wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Apply. Start by completing our application form. When we receive your application, we will be in touch to arrange a Family Conversation. Given our unique approach to a child's education, it is important that both the school and family applying have ample opportunity to explore ideas, questions, thoughts, and feelings, and our application serves as a springboard for those later conversations. Spaces for September 2026 are limited and we are following a first-come-first-serve policy.
2. Family Conversations. A Family Conversation is arranged to explore ideas, questions, thoughts, and feelings and to help both sides understand needs and aspirations.
3. Offer and acceptance. Once we have all relevant information and a place is available, we will issue a formal offer of a place in the form of a letter. To accept a place, parents are asked to pay the registration fee and sign the acceptance form confirming their agreement to the school's Terms and Conditions.
4. Registration. After the offer, a personal meeting is arranged to deepen understanding of our approach and clarify needs and aspirations. We will provide open days very soon. A New Joiners' Information pack is sent to parents with details about the school day, uniform, clubs and other extra-curricular opportunities. There is a comprehensive induction period to allow all students to familiarise themselves with teachers, peers, families, the campus, and board members.
FAQs
What does Global Minds International School offer?
Global Minds International School in Llíber, Spain, provides an international education for ages 2 to 16. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, offering a coherent framework for local and global s.
What age range?
Ages 2-16.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 9,450 to EUR 16,600.
How many students?
Contact school.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Global Minds International School in Llíber, Spain, provides an international education for ages 2 to 16. The curriculum blends the British National C.
