Spain, Alicante
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The school is located in Altea. The address is Carrer Benidorm 3, Altea, 03590.
A-level courses for 16-18 year olds taught in English.
A-level college.
Application / Registration Fee
- Registration fee: €500.
Tuition Fees (by year group and per term)
- Year groups covered: A-level students aged 16–18 (both first and second year of A-level study are charged under the college fee structure).
- Annual tuition (base fee, includes three A-level subjects, selected extra-curricular activities, and university application mentoring): €9,440 per academic year.
- Per-month instalment option (charged over 10 months, September to June): €944 per month.
- Per-term (standard three-term academic year): €9,440 ÷ 3 = €3,146.67 per term (calculated from the published annual fee).
Optional / Additional Annual Charges
- PCE / Selectividad preparation: +€1,050 per year.
- Each extra A-level subject beyond the included three: +€1,050 per year.
- Extra English or Spanish lessons: +€525 per year.
- Fees are exclusive of coursebooks and official exam entry fees; families should budget separately for textbooks, examination entries and similar consumables.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Billing options: pay the full annual tuition in a single payment, or spread the annual tuition over 10 monthly instalments from September through June at €944 per month.
- The registration fee is charged in addition to the annual tuition.
Boarding Fees
- Boarding is not offered under the college fee schedule; there are no published boarding fees.
Other Costs and Typical Additional Expenses
- Coursebooks and official examination entry fees are excluded from the published fees and must be paid separately.
- Uniform costs are not listed in the published fee schedule; families should allow for potential costs for clothing, study materials, transport and extracurricular activities.
Refunds and Cancellations
- There is no publicly published refund policy or detailed refunds/cancellation terms in the published fee information; specific refund conditions for registration or tuition payments are not specified.
Fee Payment Options
- The published fee information specifies payment in full or by 10 monthly instalments (September–June), but specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, or credit/debit card) are not specified in the published fee material.
Summary of Key Figures (one-line reference)
- Registration fee: €500. Annual tuition (base): €9,440. Monthly (10 months): €944. Per standard term (3-term division): €3,146.67. Optional extras: PCE/Selectividad +€1,050; extra A-level +€1,050; extra language lessons +€525. Coursebooks and exam entries excluded.
The A-Level College of Altea (ALCA) offers the British A-level pathway for students aged 16–18. A-levels are taught in English with a line-up including Mathematics, History, Travel & Tourism, Business Studies, Physics, Spanish, Media Studies, Psychology, Art & Design and Sport & PE (AS). Optional extras include Extra Spanish/Extra English, Selectividad Preparation and GCSE resits. For international students, class sizes are limited to 10, providing individual attention and more timetabled time with qualified native-English-speaking teachers, supporting a personalised route to university applications. The college is sited on a small campus in central Altea on Carrer Benidorm; the interior design is inspired by modern British colleges and features modern classrooms, a quiet library, study space, and vibrant common areas such as a pool table. Extra-curricular offerings include free sailing on a 52ft boat with Capitan Guillermo, regular hikes, and Africa Exchange cultural program. Leadership support includes personalised university application guidance.