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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, English, German, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
La Devesa School Elche is a private international school in the Altabix district and part of Grupo Sorolla Educación. It serves ages 1 to 18 and offers a bilingual Spanish–English program built on the Spanish curriculum. Castellano and Valenciano are taught daily, with a second foreign language (German or French) introduced from 3rd Grade in Primary. English immersion begins in early childhood, with about 85% of ECEC time in English and native-speaking staff. In Primary, English accounts for around 70% of weekly instruction across core subjects, supplemented by a Cambridge Lab and language-skills components. The school provides international exchanges with Germany and France in 4º ESO and summer study opportunities in Ireland, the UK, Canada, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and France. It is a Cambridge ESOL exam center and offers Trinity Stars from infancy. The campus spans roughly 10,000 m² with science labs, a computer lab, a music room, arts facilities, a library, and extensive sports amenities, including a semi-olympic pool and large multi-sport court.
Private international school, not publicly funded; part of Grupo Sorolla Educación.
Additional learning support
Attention to diversity; linguistic reinforcement is provided for new pupils in all stages except Infantil: Spanish for foreign students, Valencian for students from other communities, or English support to understand classes.
Country affiliation
Spain
Bus service
An optional bus service is offered with three routes: Route 1 covers San Fulgencio, Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, Guardamar, and Santa Pola; Route 2 covers Almoradí, Catral, Granja Rocamora, and Albatera; Route 3 covers Elda, Petrer, Crevillente, and Elche. The bus service is optional depending on family needs.
Fees
Summary
La Devesa School Elche does not publish specific, itemised tuition amounts or an openly accessible fee schedule for the current academic year. The school publishes admissions and services information and operates an online uniform store, but per-year or per-term tuition figures, application-fee amounts, and standard billed amounts for services (bus, comedor, extracurriculars) are not provided in a publicly available fee table.
Application fees / Enrollment (Matrícula)
- The school uses an admissions process and formal matriculation (enrolment) procedure; however, no published numeric application or enrolment fee amount was found for the current academic year. The school describes the matriculation process and contact channels but does not list a fixed application fee in public materials.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- No publicly available tuition figures broken down by year group (Infantil / Primaria / ESO / Bachillerato), term, or per‑term instalment were located. There is no published per‑year or per‑term fee table accessible from the school's public materials. Parents should therefore treat specific amounts as not publicly listed.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public pages describe the admissions and services offered but do not publish a standard billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or discounts for annual payment) or detailed payment terms for tuition. The uniform shop indicates purchases and school receipts are used for payment processing, but a definitive tuition billing timetable is not published.
Boarding fees
- Boarding/residential provision is not listed among the school's services; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees because no boarding service is provided.
Other costs and fees (items regularly charged in addition to tuition)
- Uniform: The school supplies a school uniform and operates an online uniform store where uniforms are sold. Uniform prices are handled via the school shop; a returns policy for garments is published (15 days to return/exchange). Prices on the uniform shop include VAT and orders are processed through the school's purchase/receipt system.
- Comedor (School dining): A dining-room service is offered; however, specific per‑meal or per‑term dining fees are not published on the school's public service pages.
- Bus / School transport: A school bus service is listed among offered services; specific route fees or monthly transport charges are not published on the public pages.
- Extracurricular activities and Holiday/Summer programmes: These services are listed as available; individual activity fees and schedules are not published as fixed prices on the school's general services pages.
- Learning resources / materials: The school lists learning resources and material provisions as a service; no fixed material-fee schedule was published.
Refund information
- Uniform returns: Garments bought through the school uniform store may be returned or exchanged within 15 days of delivery; not all returns/size changes are accepted without prior review by the centre's person in charge. Uniform prices include VAT and the shop confirms orders are accepted once purchase confirmation email is received. Payment for uniform orders is processed via the school receipt system.
- Tuition / service refunds: There is no published, itemised refund policy for tuition, bus, comedor, or extracurricular charges in the school's public materials. No documented refund schedule or formula (pro‑rata refunds, trimester rules, etc.) for tuition was located.
Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- Uniform shop: the online uniform store offers an online checkout and indicates orders are processed and paid through the school receipt system; specifics on accepted payment methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer) are not enumerated on the public store pages.
- Tuition and services: public pages do not list which payment channels are accepted for tuition or recurring fees (examples: monthly direct debit, bank transfer, credit card). There is no publicly posted list of accepted payment methods for tuition and other school services.
Brief summary of findings
- The school publishes admissions information, a 2025–2026 Boletín Informativo, and online details for services (uniform, comedor, bus, extraescolares), but specific numeric tuition amounts, application-fee amounts, billing schedules (number of instalments and due dates), and tuition refund rules are not published in accessible fee tables or documents in the public materials reviewed. The uniform shop does publish a 15‑day returns rule and states prices include VAT and that payments are processed via the school receipt system.
If you need the exact numeric figures for application fee, per‑year or per‑term tuition by year group, billing dates, or formal refund rules (tuition refunds, pro‑rata calculations), those amounts and the formal billing terms are not visible in the school's publicly posted materials for the current academic year and must be obtained from the school's admissions/finance office or the school's official fee schedule document.
Academics
La Devesa School Elche teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
The Devesa School Elche provides a bilingual Spanish–English program following the Spanish national curriculum, with Castellano and Valenciano taught daily and a second foreign language (German or French) introduced from 3rd Grade in Primary. English immersion begins in early childhood, with 85% of the school day taught in English in the second cycle of Early Childhood, supported by native-speaking staff. In Primary, English accounts for 70% of weekly instruction and is delivered across core subjects, with a Cambridge Lab and dedicated English language and communication skills components. The school supports international experiences, including exchanges with Germany and France in 4º ESO and summer study opportunities in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and France. Examinations are integrated into the program, with Trinity Stars available from infancy and the school acting as a Cambridge ESOL exam center with preparation for Cambridge assessments.
Gifted and Talented
The school provides inclusive education addressing diversity, including students with high abilities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Devesa School Elche emphasizes social-emotional learning through a dedicated socio-emotional program that develops emotional intelligence and social skills. Psychopedagogical guidance supports the emotional and educational development of younger pupils. The pedagogy highlights emotional development and multiple intelligences, fostering a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere to support personalized learning. A Kiva anti-bullying program is implemented to help students develop emotional intelligence, recognize their own feelings and those of others, and provide families with guidance on prevention and collaboration with the school. The school environment strives to be safe, positive, respectful, and conducive to wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides education for all types of pupils, with special attention to diversity, including students with learning difficulties and those with high abilities. An admission process includes an initial report that goes to the tutor to adapt the classroom and address each student's needs. For new pupils across all stages (except Early Years), the school commits to offering linguistic reinforcement (Spanish for foreign students, Valencian for students from other communities, or English) to help understanding of classes. The Infant stage includes psychopedagogical orientation to support emotional and educational development, reinforcing the school's commitment to inclusive education.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school runs a bilingual learning process (Spanish-English) following the Spanish curriculum, beginning in Early Education and continuing through the subsequent stages. In addition to English, students learn Spanish and Valencian, and German or French from 3rd grade, with some programs also offering Chinese. English immersion begins in the early years, with 85% of the school day in English during the second cycle, and native-speaking assistants support learners from the first year; reading and writing in English begin at age three and continue through primary. In secondary and Bachillerato, language learning is organized by skills with Cambridge exam preparation, and Trinity Stars exams are available from infancy. The center is a Cambridge ESOL exam center and supports preparation for Cambridge international exams. Exchanges with Germany and France occur in 4th ESO, and there are summer study opportunities in English-speaking countries.
Mental Wellbeing
The center provides psychopedagogical orientation to support emotional and educational development for young children. The innovative Metodología Innovadora emphasizes emotional development, multiple intelligences, and varied learning styles to personalize education. A socio-emotional program concentrates on processing emotions and connecting with values education. The Kiva anti-bullying program is designed to strengthen emotional intelligence, with teachers trained to prevent and intervene in bullying and families guided on detection and collaboration. Together, these initiatives create an environment that supports mental wellbeing and emotional growth.
Safeguarding
La Devesa Safe School presents the school as a safe space that guarantees learning and wellbeing. General rules include a security protocol, with facilities designed to meet distancing requirements and multiple outdoor areas organized by age. The center has adopted comprehensive safety and hygiene measures and has established an opening protocol to ensure student safety. Students and families can view the safety protocol for detailed guidance.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Request a visit. We provide the information you need and would love for you to visit to get to know us better. Visits can be arranged in person or online, since Virtual Visits are available so you can learn from home. Call +34 965 458 349 or fill out the web contact form to arrange a visit. You may also join the Kids Open Day in person on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
2. Visit. The visit is scheduled to introduce our educational approach, our pedagogical model, tour the facilities, and provide useful information for the family.
3. Office meeting. A pre-admission report is generated and passed to the tutor for classroom adaptation, delivering a personalized response to the student's needs.
4. Enrollment. Enrollment forms are completed and submitted to the center. Welcome!
Scholarships
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships for academic excellence. These scholarships reward students with excellent academic records, recognizing their effort and talent. This initiative is directed at students, both internal and external to Grupo Sorolla Educación centers, who are in 4th year of Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) at the time of application. Among the aspects considered are an excellent academic record, financial means (income level, family size…), and the level of English. Interested applicants can submit the 'ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS' application form and required documents by email to gruposorolla@gruposorolla.es. More information is available at Grupo Sorolla Educación.
FAQs
What does La Devesa School Elche offer?
La Devesa School Elche is a private international school in the Altabix district and part of Grupo Sorolla Educación. It serves ages 1 to 18 and offers a bilingual Spanish–English program built on the Spanish curriculum. Castellano and Valenciano are.
What age range?
Ages 1-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: Contact school.
How many students?
Approximately 854 students.
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?
La Devesa School Elche is a private international school in the Altabix district and part of Grupo Sorolla Educación. It serves ages 1 to 18 and offer.
