Spain, Alicante
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English is the official language of instruction; Spanish is introduced early and remains a core subject, while additional languages are offered in Secondary. German or French are available at A Level; Dutch and Chinese remain available as Plus Clubs. The school supports language development through mother tongue support, official language certificates, official examination centers for Cambridge and Pearson, and a Double Baccalaureate program from 2nd ESO in partnership with Académica.
The school operates a bilingual setting with English as the primary language of instruction and Spanish integrated from early years. Students achieve English proficiency and Spanish fluency, with knowledge of French or German by Secondary. There are opportunities to study mother tongues and other languages such as Russian or Dutch.
English is taught through total immersion with native teachers in Early Years. Spanish is introduced early and becomes a core part of the curriculum. From Year 3, English as a Second Language is available for additional language support. Dutch and Chinese are offered as Plus Clubs for extracurricular language exploration.
Lady Elizabeth School is a British international school on Costa Blanca, with a campus in Cumbre del Sol. It serves learners from age 2 to 18, with boarding from age 13. The curriculum blends a British pathway with the IPC and Spanish study. Early Years (2–6) use a bilingual EYFS setting; Primary (6–11) combines IPC with the British National Curriculum to develop language skills and leadership; Secondary (11–16) prepares students for GCSEs through British and Spanish requirements; Sixth Form (16–18) offers Cambridge A Levels with mentoring and leadership opportunities, plus university guidance worldwide. Multilingualism is central, with English and Spanish core and additional studies in German, Russian and French. Notable features include LAMDA, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations. The campus houses theatres, science labs, art and photography facilities, three recording studios, two pools, sport pitches and dining rooms, all within a purpose-built campus. Over 50 ISP extracurriculars.