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King's College The British School of Murcia

Spain, Alicante

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

King's College Murcia is a private school serving Murcia, Cartagena and the Costa Calida region. It has more than 50 years of expertise and delivers the English National Curriculum and A Levels, with Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs for ages 14-16; mandatory subjects from the Spanish Ministry of Education ensure bilingual English-Spanish graduates and the Spanish ESO qualification. The curriculum is accredited by the BSO and PENTA International, and in the most recent BSO inspection it was rated Outstanding in every category. King's College Murcia is the only school in the Murcia region to undergo regular external BSO inspections.

Community

King's College Murcia builds a strong community through regular newsletters, handbooks, calendars, and coffee mornings, along with written progress reports and parent-teacher consultation evenings. Families are invited to celebratory events such as Prize-Giving and Leavers' Ceremonies, strengthening home-school links. Students are organized into a four-house system that fosters cross-year collaboration and leadership, and older students mentor younger peers to support learning and personal development.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €6,120 - 13,485
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 542
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes

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.

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