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Sierra Bernia School

Spain, Alicante

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History

Founded in 1973, Sierra Bernia School is the Costa Blanca's longest-established British school and is highly respected within the community. It is a privately owned coeducational day school offering British education to pupils aged 3 to 18 from all nationalities, located on the outskirts of Alfaz del Pi with a coastal bus service between Calpe and Benidorm. The school's priority is to provide a happy environment where children of all nationalities achieve academic success and to promote integration among multinational and bilingual pupils and participation in local community events. The school has a science laboratory, an art room, a library and a computer room, with ample outdoor play space, shaded areas and sports facilities. It is fully authorised by the relevant ministries for foreign nationals and Spanish citizens and undergoes NABSS inspections to ensure adherence to the British education system, and it is an associate member of COBIS and NABSS.

Community

Community life at Sierra Bernia School centers on active participation in local events and the cosmopolitan Costa Blanca context. The school promotes integration among multinational and bilingual pupils and engages with the Alfaz del Pi and wider Benidorm area through school activities. School news has highlighted regional cultural events such as Fallas and seasonal celebrations like Easter, reflecting the school's involvement in local traditions.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service Yes

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.

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