Spain, Alicante
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Up to year 11, pupils wear a navy blue and white uniform, including a polo shirt, jumper, trousers (boys) or knee-length navy skirt (girls), and flat formal black or navy shoes (sandals allowed). Uniforms must be purchased from LA CASA DEL CAMARERO (Benidorm). Hair should be neat; makeup is not permitted; jewelry is restricted to a watch and small plain studs.
Dining services offer a school dinner menu.
The school is privately owned and independent, funded by fee-paying parents and not state-funded. It is fully authorised by the relevant ministries for foreign and Spanish nationals and undergoes NABSS inspections; it is an associate member of COBIS and NABSS.
Sierra Bernia School is a private, coeducational day school on the Costa Blanca outskirts of Alfaz del Pi, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It offers a British curriculum with infant, junior, and secondary sections. Infants learn through activity to build self-awareness, social skills, and confidence in a lively, supportive atmosphere. Juniors study Mathematics, Languages, Humanities, and Sciences. The secondary program prepares students for GCSE, IGCSE, and GCE A levels, with a clear pathway to higher education in Spain or abroad. Founded in 1973, it is Costa Blanca's longest-established British school and highly regarded locally. The school is privately owned, fully authorised by the relevant ministries for foreign nationals and Spanish citizens, and undergoes NABSS inspections; it is an associate member of COBIS and NABSS. Facilities include a Science Laboratory, Art Room, Library and Computer Suite, ample space, and sports installations. Extracurricular activities include modern singing, surf-skate, chess, and tennis.