Costa Blanca International College vs Elian's British School of La Nucía

	C Costa Blanca International College Alicante, Spain	E Elian's British School of La Nucía Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €500 - 5,750	Fees / year €5,600 - 13,491
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Spanish Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils 710
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Av. El Copet, 5 - 03530 La Nucía (Alicante). The school is located in La Nucía, Alicante, Spain. A bus service connects Calpe to Villajoyosa. The school is part of the Dukes Education family of schools.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early years; Primary; Secondary; Baccalaureate (IB Diploma). The school serves ages 1 to 18.
School type	School type —	School type Private international British school following the English National Curriculum, with English immersion and bilingual provision including compulsory Spanish subjects and additional languages.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British affiliation through the English National Curriculum; part of the Dukes Education family.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; classes run from 8:45 AM to 4:10 PM.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus routes cover areas from Calpe to Villajoyosa.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No definitive, school-published application or enrollment fee schedule is publicly available. Third‑party listings report a one‑off admission/registration fee of €500 and an enrolment deposit of €575. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule for the current academic year; therefore there is no confirmed, school‑published per‑term or per‑year breakdown available. Third‑party listings provide sample monthly/annual figures that have been reported for comparable year groups: Preschool reported at €520 per month (≈ €5,200 per year), Primary reported at €545 per month (≈ €5,450 per year), and Secondary/High School reported at €575 per month (≈ €5,750 per year). These figures are third‑party reports and are not a verified, school‑published fee schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms - There is no publicly available, school‑published statement of the billing schedule or the precise payment calendar for the current academic year. Third‑party information that lists monthly totals implies a monthly billing option may be used, but a definitive termly/annual/instalment schedule and due dates are not published. Expect the school to require payment either annually, by term, or by monthly instalments and to require an upfront registration/enrolment payment when a place is accepted, though the exact timing and any penalties for late payment are not publicly listed. Boarding / residence fees - Costa Blanca International College is listed as a co‑educational day school; no boarding or residential fees are publicly documented. If a boarding option is required, separate boarding providers or different schools should be considered because no board (pension) fees are published for this school. Other costs and common extras - Uniform: The school is recorded as having a mandatory uniform; however the cost of uniform items is not published. - School meals / comedor: The school offers a school meals service; meal pricing is not publicly listed. - Transport: A school transport service is recorded as available; specific routes and fares are not publicly listed. - Examination and external assessment fees: The school offers the International Baccalaureate and/or British curriculum qualifications; IB, GCSE or A‑level exam fees and any external assessment charges are not published and are typically billed separately by many schools. - Books, materials, excursions, extracurriculars and insurance: These common additional costs are not detailed in any publicly available school fee schedule. Parents should plan for additional annual expenses for textbooks, school trips and optional activities. Refund information - A school‑published refund policy for deposits, tuition or extras is not publicly available. There is no published public statement of which fees (if any) are non‑refundable or on what schedule refunds (partial or full) are issued. Fee payment options - The school does not publicly list accepted payment methods. In practice, private schools in Spain commonly accept bank transfer, direct debit/standing order or card payments; specific accepted methods and details (online payment gateway, card surcharge, account details for international transfer) are not publicly listed for this school. Parents should be prepared to arrange international bank transfer or card payment if required. Summary note on availability of detailed school figures - There is no school‑published, itemised fee schedule publicly available for the current academic year. Third‑party directories and local guides list the school and report sample admission and monthly tuition figures (examples cited above), but a full, authoritative per‑year, per‑term, and per‑year‑group breakdown with billing dates, refund rules and official payment methods is not published in a publicly accessible fee schedule. Where exact, school‑issued numbers and terms are required for a database, the school's official fee schedule or formal fee communication is needed to confirm final figures and terms.	Fee details Application fees - A registration / application fee is required as part of the enrolment paperwork; proof of payment of the registration fee is listed among the documents required to complete registration. - The school does not publish a public numeric amount for the registration/application fee on its public fees page. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - No published schedule of tuition fees by year group or per term is available on the school's public fees page or related downloadable materials; specific annual or per-term tuition amounts for Early Years, Primary, Secondary or IB (Years 12–13) are not published publicly. Because no fee table or figures are published, per-term and per-year numeric amounts cannot be provided here. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school states that enrolment is open year-round and that a registration fee is required at enrolment, but no public billing schedule (for example, whether tuition is billed annually, termly or by instalments) or detailed payment terms are published on the public fees page. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Elian's British School of La Nucía is a day school (co‑educational day school); there is no published boarding provision. Therefore there are no boarding fees applicable for this campus. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform: the school uses an external uniform supplier and a uniform portal is linked for families; uniform costs are therefore charged separately but exact uniform price lists are not published on the school's public fees page. - School transport: a school bus service covering routes from Calpe to Villajoyosa is provided; the existence of bus routes is stated but specific bus fares or how transport is billed are not published on the public fees page. - Meals, extracurricular activities, external exam fees and summer school: these services are offered (summer school and extracurricular activities are listed), but specific charges for meals, clubs, instrumental lessons, examination entry fees or summer school pricing are not published on the public fees page or downloadable materials. Refund information - No public fee refund policy, refund schedule or published rules for returning registration/tuition payments is available on the school's public fees page; no numeric refund terms are publicly listed. Fee payment options - The school's public fees page does not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, direct debit/SEPA, or bank transfer) or the bank account details used for fee payments. Brief summary for parents - The school requires a registration/application fee at enrolment, operates as a day school with school transport and an external uniform supplier, and offers additional services such as summer school and extracurricular activities. Specific numeric amounts for application fees, tuition (per term or per year), transport, uniform, boarding (not applicable), refund rules, billing schedule and accepted payment methods are not published on the school's public fees page or in the school's publicly available materials. Because those fee amounts and formal billing terms are not published, per-year and per-term fee figures and formal payment schedules cannot be provided here.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory.	Uniform requirement Uniform is used. Students may participate in extracurricular activities in the uniform they wear that day; trainers or specific clothes may be required for certain activities as indicated by the supervisor.
Food options	Food options Canteen on site.	Food options A three-course hot meal is served; vegetarian and halal options are available; menus are adapted for allergies; meals are prepared on-site using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Part of the Dukes Education family of schools; the school is a member of the Dukes Education group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details British curriculum with English immersion forms the core of the school's education for ages 1-18. English Immersion combines the British curriculum with Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian, with programmes adapted to each stage. Early Years (1-5) offers bilingual education in English in an international environment with trained teachers and a focus on play and exploration. Primary (5-11) provides bilingual education with professional bilingual teachers in an international setting. Secondary (11-16) enables attainment of Spanish ESO and Baccalaureate standards (homologation) alongside British IGCSE qualifications. Baccalaureate (16-18) is authorised to offer the IB Diploma, and the school is an IB World School.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school uses a 360º Educational Strategy focused on Excellence, Innovation, Personal Skills and Talents. Personal Skills shape responsible and empathetic individuals who can make a positive impact on the world. A holistic approach develops wider skills beyond academics through activities such as sports competitions, extracurricular activities, technological design and the Student Council. The program emphasises self-confidence, critical thinking and collaboration as core outcomes. The school's approach integrates personal development with academic learning to foster social and emotional growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The safeguarding policy includes considerations for minors with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English Immersion uses a British curriculum enriched with Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian. Early Years are bilingual in English, with trained bilingual teachers within an international environment. Primary is bilingual in English, with professional bilingual teachers and a bespoke education. Secondary combines the Spanish ESO and Baccalaureate with the British IGCSE qualifications. The school is authorised to offer the IB Diploma and is an IB World School.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The safeguarding policy commits to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing, physical and mental health and safety of students. It aims to create and maintain an open, safe, supportive environment where the wellbeing of students is paramount. The policy also defines staff responsibilities and the procedures for safeguarding and responding to concerns, including training and ongoing oversight.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures exist for Elian's British School La Nucía. The policy states the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils as a core focus and outlines the duties of staff and students and the channels for reporting concerns to Social Services, the Public Prosecutor and the police. It defines abuse and the appropriate responses and assigns roles, such as the Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator (CPWC) and its deputy, with training and support processes. The policy also covers online safety and cross-context safeguarding responsibilities.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Elian's British School of La Nucía provides education in an exceptional environment in Alicante. The school has 53 air-conditioned classrooms equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards. It also has custom-built ICT classrooms and dedicated spaces for art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. A well-stocked library offers fiction and nonfiction titles in English, Spanish and other languages. It is the only school in the province of Alicante with a beach volleyball court. The Early Years department (ages 1–5) uses a specially designed area for young learners, and pupils have access to outdoor play areas, including an enclosed playground with soft flooring and sensory play equipment such as water and sand trays.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has a beach volleyball court, the only one in the province of Alicante. Pupils also benefit from outdoor play areas, including an enclosed playground with soft flooring and sensory play equipment for physical activity.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities There are 53 air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest technology, including computers and interactive whiteboards. The school features custom-built ICT classrooms and dedicated spaces for art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. A well-stocked library provides English, Spanish and other language titles. The Early Years area is specially designed to support language development and physical growth, with outdoor spaces including an enclosed playground.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The after-school activities programme complements the academic curriculum and offers options in English and Spanish. Music School is taught by professional musician Andrés Santos and covers instruments such as piano, guitar, ukulele, electric bass, drums and percussion, with individual lessons, group theory, band rehearsals and auditions. The programme includes Nursery to Year 6 groups, a timetable of Tuesday–Thursday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, and pricing of €80 monthly for one session per week or €160 monthly for two sessions per week.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Since opening its doors, Elian's British School of La Nucía has provided education to pupils aged 1 to 18 in La Nucía, Alicante. It teaches a British education alongside the Spanish curriculum and the International Baccalaureate, with English language immersion at all stages. It is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools. The school is guided by four pillars—Excellence, Talent, Innovation, and Personal Skills—embodied by Einstein, Kahlo, Da Vinci, and Mandela.
Community	Community —	Community The Elian's community is committed to bilingual international education in Alicante province. It promotes self-discovery, the development of talent, and voluntary work, shaping leaders who will build a better society. It is part of the Dukes Education family of schools, fostering a broader learning community. The school hosts events and exhibitions, such as Visual Arts Exhibitions and Open Days, to engage families and the local community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The Extracurricular activities complement the academic curriculum and enhance students' talents. They are offered in English and Spanish. The 360º Educational Strategy develops wider skills beyond the classroom, including technological design and Student Council involvement.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The Music School is available and taught by a professional musician. It covers instruments including Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass, Drums, and Percussion, with both individual and group lessons, plus music theory and band rehearsals. Assessments are graded, and auditions are organised to showcase progress. It offers opportunities to develop musical talent from beginner to advanced.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language English immersion is provided, delivering a British curriculum enriched by Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian. Early Years learn in English within an international environment with trained bilingual teachers. Primary education continues with bilingual instruction delivered by professional bilingual staff. Additional languages including German and Valencian are taught as part of the curriculum.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies After-school activities complement the academic programme and are offered in English and Spanish. The Music School provides group sessions for Nursery to Year 6, with instruments including Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass, Drums, and Percussion. Sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Music theory, auditions, and graded assessments are part of the program.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The 360º Educational Strategy includes Student Council as part of its activities. Leadership and personal development are supported through a range of activities beyond the classroom, including sports competitions, extracurricular activities, and technological design.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Exclusive Programme for Young Athletes balances high academic performance with sports coaching. Flexible schedules accommodate sports commitments, allowing training and competitions without neglecting academic development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is the language of instruction. The school teaches bilingual education in English and Spanish. Spanish is taught as a foreign language for international students, and Valencian is taught as part of the Spanish curriculum. German is offered as a subject in the secondary curriculum; Spanish as a Foreign Language is available for international students who do not take Lengua, Sociales and Valencian.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and Spanish.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Immersion English Programme – Year 7 & Year 8. Provides intensive language support while integrating students into school life. 20 hours per week of small-group English, with the rest of the day spent with peers in tutor time, sports, art and other activities; the aim is to move students into mainstream classes after one year and prepare for IGCSE by Year 10.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Fill out the admission form to request information. Experience our educational approach and meet our dedicated teaching staff. A personal interview is conducted. The registration process is completed. Enrollment is year-round, but early application is recommended to guarantee a place.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Dukes Education Scholarship is offered.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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