Spain, Alicante
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The school is privately owned, coeducational, day school offering British education from 3 to 18 years to pupils of all nationalities. It was founded in 1973. The Secondary education curriculum is directed towards British examinations: GCSE, IGCSE and GCE 'A' levels. The small number of pupils in each year group enables teachers to provide individual and personalised attention.
The school offers after-school extracurricular activities including modern singing for ages 7–16, surf-skate for ages 3–5, chess for ages 5–12, and tennis. Activities run after school and may involve local clubs. Participation can be arranged in the school office.
The school operates as a European centre of education, integrating multinational and bilingual pupils and encouraging participation in local community events. Languages are included in the Junior year groups as part of the curriculum.
The school offers after-school extracurricular activities including modern singing for ages 7–16, surf-skate for ages 3–5, chess for ages 5–12, and tennis. Activities run after school and may involve local clubs. Participation can be arranged in the school office.
The school participates in local community events. This participation supports integration among multinational and bilingual pupils as part of the school's community engagement.
The school seeks to provide a happy working environment where children of all nationalities gain academic success. A multinational and bilingual pupil body is supported by small year-group sizes that enable personalised attention. Pastoral care is provided by Tutors who monitor pupils with special educational needs at both ends of the spectrum. Infant teaching uses activity-based learning to develop self-awareness, social skills, and confidence in a lively and supportive atmosphere.
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.