El Limonar International School Villamartin vs Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus

	E El Limonar International School Villamartin Alicante, Spain	X Xábia International College - Infants & Primary Campus Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,100 - 9,800	Fees / year €5,900 - 14,800
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 650	Pupils 450
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1990	Opened 1994
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Villamartín, San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante, Spain. The school is in the Vega Baja del Segura region of the province of Alicante.	Location Infants & Primary Campus is Calle Lago Victoria, 3-5, 03738 Jávea; Secondary & Sixth Form Campus is Carrer Cantallops, 37, 03738 Jávea. Xàbia (Jávea) is in Alicante, Spain. Bus routes cover Jávea, Denia, Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Gata de Gorgos, Ondara, and Pedreguer, with a shuttle connecting the Infants & Primary campus to the Secondary & Sixth Form campus.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form (KS1–KS5). The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with IGCSEs and A Levels, or Spanish Bachillerato options.	Stages Nursery/Kindergarten: 1–4 years; Primary: 5–11 years; Secondary: 11–16 years; Sixth Form: 16–18 years
School type	School type Private day school.	School type Private, international, co-educational school offering both the British National Curriculum and the Spanish Curriculum
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 20 nationalities represented; diverse international community.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support department; SENCO; inclusive education.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British curriculum aligned with England and Wales).	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Our dedicated bus routes cover Jávea, Denia, Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Gata de Gorgos, Ondara, and Pedreguer, with a shuttle bus connecting the Infants & Primary and Secondary & Sixth Form campuses.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 1,500. Tuition fees by year group (published as monthly fees; billed over 10 months per academic year) Note: the school publishes fees as a monthly figure with a 10-month billing year. Annual = monthly × 10. Per-term = annual ÷ 3 (the school operates a three-term academic year). The per-term figures below are rounded to the nearest euro. - Early Years - Nursery (3–4) part-time (Infant 3): EUR 533 per month — Annual EUR 5,330 — Per term EUR 1,777. - Nursery (3–4) full-time (Infant 3): EUR 710 per month — Annual EUR 7,100 — Per term EUR 2,367. - Reception (4–5, Infant 4): EUR 710 per month — Annual EUR 7,100 — Per term EUR 2,367. - Primary - Year 1 (5–6, Infant 5): EUR 765 per month — Annual EUR 7,650 — Per term EUR 2,550. - Year 2 (6–7, Primary 1): EUR 765 per month — Annual EUR 7,650 — Per term EUR 2,550. - Year 3 (7–8, Primary 2): EUR 850 per month — Annual EUR 8,500 — Per term EUR 2,833. - Year 4 (8–9, Primary 3): EUR 850 per month — Annual EUR 8,500 — Per term EUR 2,833. - Year 5 (9–10, Primary 4): EUR 850 per month — Annual EUR 8,500 — Per term EUR 2,833. - Year 6 (10–11, Primary 5): EUR 850 per month — Annual EUR 8,500 — Per term EUR 2,833. - Year 7 (11–12, Primary 6): EUR 960 per month — Annual EUR 9,600 — Per term EUR 3,200. - Secondary (Years 8–11) - Year 8 (12–13, Secondary 1): EUR 960 per month — Annual EUR 9,600 — Per term EUR 3,200. - Year 9 (13–14, Secondary 2): EUR 960 per month — Annual EUR 9,600 — Per term EUR 3,200. - Year 10 (14–15, Secondary 3): EUR 960 per month — Annual EUR 9,600 — Per term EUR 3,200. - Year 11 (15–16, Secondary 4): EUR 960 per month — Annual EUR 9,600 — Per term EUR 3,200. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13) - Year 12 (16–17, Baccalaureate 1): EUR 980 per month — Annual EUR 9,800 — Per term EUR 3,267. - Year 13 (17–18, Baccalaureate 2): EUR 980 per month — Annual EUR 9,800 — Per term EUR 3,267. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published as a monthly fee based on a 10-month billing year; this implies billing over 10 monthly instalments during the academic year. Annual totals are the monthly fee × 10. Per-term amounts are the annual total divided across three academic terms. - There is an early-payment discount: if both tuition and lunch are paid annually in or before September, a 2% discount on tuition is applied. Sibling discounts on tuition are applied as follows: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child, and 40% for the fourth child and subsequent children. There is no sibling discount for half-day Nursery enrolment. - Examination-related payments: the school offers an “Exams Fees in Advance” option where payments made between October and March are accumulated for subsequent A-Level and IGCSE exam fees. Examination fees (language exams, IGCSE, AS/A-Level) and certain course-related trips are additional to tuition. Textbook digital subscriptions are billed directly by the school. Boarding fees - ELIS Villamartín is an independent day school (ages 3–18). Boarding is not part of the school's provision; therefore no boarding fees apply. Other costs and compulsory extras - Dining (lunch) fee: EUR 1,750 per year (equivalent to EUR 175 per month). Dining is compulsory for all students up to and including Year 11. Annual dining divided per term = EUR 583 (rounded). - Transport: route-dependent; published range EUR 130–170 per month. Annual transport = EUR 1,300–1,700; per term ≈ EUR 433–567 (rounded). - Examination fees: charged in addition to tuition for ESOL, German, French, IGCSE (Year 11), AS and A-Level (Years 11–13). Some optional courses require study trips that incur additional charges. - Textbooks and learning materials: textbook lists published during the third term; all texts (digital subscriptions or physical) are reserved via the school office. Digital subscriptions are billed by the school. - School uniform: compulsory up to the end of Year 11; uniform is not sold by the school and is available at El Corte Inglés. Costs will therefore depend on purchases made there. Refund information - The registration fee (EUR 1,500) is expressly stated as non‑refundable. No other specific refund policy for tuition, lunches or other fees is published in the school's publicly available fee information. Fee payment options / methods - The published fee pages and policies present the billing structure, instalment/annual payment options and the early-payment window but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the public fee summary. Payment method details are not specified in the published fee summary. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts applicable to tuition only: 10% (second child), 20% (third child), 40% (fourth child and beyond). Early payment discount of 2% on tuition if both tuition and lunch are paid annually in or before September. No sibling discounts apply to half-day Nursery. Summary of immediate, guaranteed figures - Registration (one-off): EUR 1,500 (non‑refundable). - Tuition (examples): Primary years range from EUR 765–960 per month (EUR 7,650–9,600 per year; EUR 2,550–3,200 per term). Sixth Form: EUR 980 per month (EUR 9,800 per year; EUR 3,267 per term). Early Years: EUR 533–710 per month. (Fees and terms above are the published figures for the 2025–2026 academic year as presented in the school's fee information.)	Fee details Registration & Re‑registration fees - Registration fee: €1,000. Paid once at the time of first enrolment; non‑refundable and non‑deductible. EYFS (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception) do not pay this registration fee. - Re‑registration (annual) fee: €630. Non‑refundable; charged on re‑enrolment and deducted from September tuition when applicable. - Reservation for Early Years: Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception pay a reservation fee of €600 at enrolment; this €600 is deducted from the September tuition. Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per‑term totals calculated, and annual equivalents) Note: Tuition is expressed as a monthly fee for the period September to June (10 monthly instalments). Annual and per‑term figures below are calculated from that monthly figure: annual = monthly × 10; per‑term totals are shown as: Autumn term (September–December = 4 months), Spring term (January–March = 3 months), Summer term (April–June = 3 months). These per‑term month counts follow the school's September–June monthly instalment structure. - Pre‑Nursery - Monthly (Sep–Jun): €590. - Annual (10 months): €5,900. - Autumn (4 months): €2,360; Spring (3 months): €1,770; Summer (3 months): €1,770. - Nursery - Monthly: €720. Annual: €7,200. Autumn: €2,880; Spring: €2,160; Summer: €2,160. - Reception - Monthly: €720. Annual: €7,200. Autumn: €2,880; Spring: €2,160; Summer: €2,160. - Year 1 - Monthly: €920. Annual: €9,200. Autumn: €3,680; Spring: €2,760; Summer: €2,760. - Year 2 - Monthly: €920. Annual: €9,200. Autumn: €3,680; Spring: €2,760; Summer: €2,760. - Year 3 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 4 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 5 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 6 - Monthly: €955. Annual: €9,550. Autumn: €3,820; Spring: €2,865; Summer: €2,865. - Year 7 - Monthly: €1,180. Annual: €11,800. Autumn: €4,720; Spring: €3,540; Summer: €3,540. - Year 8 - Monthly: €1,380. Annual: €13,800. Autumn: €5,520; Spring: €4,140; Summer: €4,140. - Year 9 - Monthly: €1,380. Annual: €13,800. Autumn: €5,520; Spring: €4,140; Summer: €4,140. - Year 10 - Monthly: €1,475. Annual: €14,750. Autumn: €5,900; Spring: €4,425; Summer: €4,425. - Year 11 - Monthly: €1,475. Annual: €14,750. Autumn: €5,900; Spring: €4,425; Summer: €4,425. - Year 12 - Monthly: €1,480. Annual: €14,800. Autumn: €5,920; Spring: €4,440; Summer: €4,440. - Year 13 - Monthly: €1,480. Annual: €14,800. Autumn: €5,920; Spring: €4,440; Summer: €4,440. Materials, lunch and other recurring costs - Materials: included in the tuition. - School lunch (optional canteen service): €157 per month (optional; billed monthly). Occasional single‑day use is billed at a higher monthly rate. - School bus (optional): - Routes within Jávea: €85 per month. - Routes outside Jávea: €160 per month. - Bus places are booked and billed per the school's transport process. - Extracurricular activities, trips and short courses: charged separately and billed before the activity; these are termly/occasional charges depending on the activity. - Uniforms: full uniform is compulsory from Foundation Stage through Year 11 and must be purchased via the college uniform shop; prices are set in the uniform store. Discounts - Third sibling and subsequent children (for existing families): 15% discount on tuition. - Annual (full‑year) tuition payment discount: 5% discount if the full year's tuition is paid by 30 June. Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition for the academic year is covered by the published fees and divided into 10 monthly instalments (September–June). Payments are normally collected by direct debit/standing order; exceptions (e.g., bank transfer) require a written request. Late payments incur penalty charges and interest; rejected direct debits incur a €20 administrative charge and ongoing interest as specified in the school's terms. - Advance (full‑year) payment is accepted by bank transfer and qualifies for the early‑payment discount when received by 30 June. Refunds, cancellations and notice - Registration and re‑registration fees are non‑refundable. No refunds are provided for absences due to illness. - Withdrawal: one full academic term's notice is required for permanent withdrawal. If notice is not given in the required timeframe, one term's fees will be charged in lieu of notice. Temporary leaves and reservation options are detailed in the school's terms. Fee payment options and currency handling - The school collects regular tuition by direct debit/standing order; bank transfer is permitted by written request. In addition, a foreign‑currency payment service (Foreign Currency Direct) is available to facilitate discounted currency exchange and international payments; local contact details are provided by the college for that service. If you need the exact monthly or term totals copied as presented above for specific year groups, those amounts are the sums shown and calculated from the monthly fees provided by the college.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school uniform is compulsory for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students. There are summer and winter uniform options, along with a sports kit for PE. Pre-University students are not required to wear a uniform but should follow the dress code. The uniform is exclusively available at El Corte Inglés; further details are in the ELIS uniform PDF.	Uniform requirement Full uniform is compulsory for all students from Foundation Stage up to Year 11, and uniforms are purchased online via the College uniform shop with on-site fittings. Long hair must be tied back and only discreet earrings are allowed; all items must be labelled with the student's name. For Key Stage 5, dress code is not compulsory, but students should dress appropriately.
Food options	Food options School lunch is mandatory for Early Years, Primary, and Year 7–10; from Year 11, packed lunches are allowed. Daily healthy, freshly prepared meals are served in the dining room, with vegetarian options and the ability to accommodate allergies and dietary needs including gluten-free. The Head Chef designs the menu, overseen by a nutritionist, and monthly menus are shared with parents.	Food options Thomas Franks is the college's catering partner. All meals are prepared daily in-house, ensuring high quality and nutrition, and the menu is designed to nourish and provide an exciting culinary experience tailored to the diverse tastes of the international community.
House system	House system —	House system The School uses a House System. Each student is allocated a House—Gaudi (Yellow), Picasso (Red), Dali (Green) and Goya (Blue)—and siblings are placed in the same House. House teams earn points through sport and other activities, and the House Cup is presented at the end of the year.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ELIS Villamartín is part of Cognita, a global family of schools. Cognita Holdings Ltd sets group-wide policies (safeguarding, health & safety, financial management, data protection) and governance for regions, with independent reviewers overseeing safeguarding and health & safety; the Head of School reports to the Regional Chief Executive Officer.	Governance and ownership Xàbia International College is part of Affinitas Education, an international group of bilingual and international schools. Affinitas supports and strengthens each school by providing resources, training, and an international network, while respecting each school's identity.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers an international British curriculum with a foundation in the Spanish Curriculum and provides an immersive multilingual education. By graduation, students attain certified proficiency in three languages.	Curriculum details From Early Years to Sixth Form, Xàbia International College provides a seamless educational journey with specialist teachers and a clear pathway to higher education. The school delivers the British National Curriculum across all stages, complemented by Spanish language lessons and cultural studies, preparing students for universities and careers across the globe. The curriculum combines the British and Spanish systems, offering KS1 to Sixth Form pathways including GCSEs, A-Levels, ESO, and Bachillerato. This approach supports personalised learning and a smooth transition to higher education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and dedicated teachers support personalised learning.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Class of 2025 achieved outstanding results with a 100% pass rate, 40% of grades at A-A, and 81% of grades at A-C.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University & Careers Guidance helps students access the world's best universities in Spain and beyond.	Higher education progression A clear pathway to higher education; prepares students for universities and careers across the globe.
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 Culture of Care ensures students and all adults feel safe, supported, and valued every day. It is a lived ethos, not a separate program, grounded in relationships and mutual respect. Students can raise concerns and be heard, with adults acting in their best interest. Real preparation for life includes building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence. The safeguarding commitment emphasizes student safety and wellbeing physically, emotionally, and mentally, and includes a personal, social, health and wellbeing programme. The safeguarding curriculum comprises Relationship & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Student safety and wellbeing come first—physically, emotionally, and mentally. A Culture of Care makes wellbeing a core value; staff wellbeing is supported so they can care for students effectively. Safeguarding policies are translated into daily actions, with ongoing training and clear behaviour standards. The 3-part safeguarding curriculum delivers Relationships & Sex Education, Protective Behaviours, and Digital Safety & Citizenship as part of Personal, Social, Health and Wellbeing education. This approach aims to develop resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence to thrive beyond school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Students are valued, heard and supported by trusted adults. Staff are supported to thrive professionally and emotionally. Families are welcomed as trusted partners. Safeguarding policies are turned into daily, visible, proactive actions. Ongoing training is provided, clear behaviour standards are set, and these are applied consistently by all staff. Safer recruitment follows international best practices, including identity checks, qualifications, references, background screening, and social media reviews, guided by core safeguarding values of Trust, Responsibility, and Equality & Diversity.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview ELIS Villamartín sits on a 12,000 m² campus with 56 classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, computers, iPads and tablets for exclusive use. Early Years facilities were recently renovated and include spaces designed to support play-based learning. The school provides music and art rooms, a drama area that seats up to 200 people, a motricity room and an indoor gym for Early Years, and an A-Level Study Centre. Outdoor facilities include separate play areas for Early Years and Primary, a grassy Primary playground and multi-purpose football and basketball pitches.	Facilities overview XIC operates two campuses in Jávea: Infants & Primary Campus at Calle Lago Victoria, 3-5, 03738 Xàbia, and Secondary & Sixth Form Campus at Carrer Cantallops, 37, 03738 Xàbia. In Early Years, indoor spaces include role play areas, small-world activities, and sensory play, while outdoor spaces support gross motor development. The school provides a bilingual Foundation with daily exposure to both Spanish and English in the early years. The British National Curriculum and the Spanish Curriculum are taught across the College. Small class sizes and the use of the latest technology support learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Outdoor facilities include multi-purpose football and basketball pitches. There are separate play areas for Early Years and Primary, and a grassy Primary playground. The campus includes an indoor gym for Early Years.	Sports facilities Beyond the Classroom describes an after-school sports programme with volleyball, girls' football, netball, and basketball. Breaks and lunchtimes include sports activities for all ages and abilities. The College also has strong links with local sports clubs to expand the XIC sports offering.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities There are 56 spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, computers, iPads and tablets for exclusive use. Dedicated music and art rooms, a drama area that can accommodate 200 people, a motricity room and an indoor gym serve Early Years pupils. An A-Level Study Centre supports older learners. The school sits on a 12,000 m² campus with a curriculum that blends English and Spanish education and includes a third language.	Academic facilities The new Sixth Form Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities, modern learning spaces, and dedicated study areas. The Sixth Form curriculum includes A Levels alongside Spanish ESO and Bachillerato. The school operates dual pathways, combining English National Curriculum with the Spanish curriculum. Small class sizes and the use of the latest technology support teaching across stages. The Spanish Department provides tailored support for language learners.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities ELIS Villamartín offers a diverse Extracurricular Activities Programme. Activities include Taekwondo, Robotics, Football and Fusion Dance. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered to Year 10 and above. Participants complete volunteering, physical activity and a new skill, and undertake two mountain expeditions to destinations such as Sierra Espuña, Moratalla and Sierra Nevada.	Extra curricular facilities XIC Extra offers after-school clubs on campus, ranging from robotics to arts and crafts. Programs span diverse interests, including sports, music, languages, and creative arts. Easter Camp and Summer Camp provide additional activity opportunities. Examples of clubs include Bytebots and Megabots, Lego Club, Yoga & Mindfulness, Drama Club, Football, Karate, and Dance. Wraparound care is available.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school has a British curriculum for students aged 3–18. The school has more than 600 pupils from over 35 nationalities. The school is part of Cognita, a global family with more than 90 schools. Cognita provides governance through regional structures; the Head of School is accountable to the Regional Chief Executive Officer. Cognita runs wellbeing initiatives across its schools, including Global Be Well Day.	History —
Community	Community The Christmas concert is multicultural and attended by pupils and families. Global Be Well Day is celebrated to focus on wellbeing across the Cognita network. A heartfelt farewell to the Class of 2025 is part of ELIS Villamartín's community events.	Community XIC has a diverse international community with over 20 nationalities represented. Students graduate to pursue courses and careers all over the world. The school delivers the British National Curriculum and the Spanish Curriculum across three purpose-built campuses in Jávea, providing a safe, inspiring learning environment. Small class sizes and a warm, family-like atmosphere support personal growth and a sense of belonging.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Family@XIC is the Parents Association at XIC, including parents, staff and children. It is the space where social, sporting and creative events are organised and provides networking and engagement opportunities for the school community. Events include International Day, Christmas Fair, Coffee Mornings, Seasonal Socials and a Parent Quiz. Parents connect through the official XIC Parents Facebook Group, and Family@ welcomes ideas and volunteers to join the committee, meeting a few times per term. The Association also links with charity work, such as Project 4 All, with fundraising at events like Festive Fair that support local community needs. To join, email family@xabiainternationalcollege.com.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Robotikids (Nursery - Year 8) includes robotics, video game programming, holograms, virtual reality, and drone usage. Chess (Year 1 - Year 13) teaches strategy, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. The Extracurricular Activities Programme includes these and other activities to broaden intellectual challenge beyond the classroom.	Academic & intellectual XIC Extra offers robotics and STEM-focused after-school activities. Robótica Bytebots serves Years 1–3 and Megabots serves Years 4–7, providing hands-on engineering and problem‑solving experiences. The program includes Lego Club, which supports building and collaborative thinking. These clubs extend practical science and technology learning beyond classroom time.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art is offered from Reception to Year 6, developing drawing and painting skills with diverse colour ranges. Modern dance is available from Reception to Year 6, exploring different dance styles and group performances. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression and collaborative performance.	Arts & creative XIC Extra provides a broad range of arts and creative activities. Music options include Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, and Singing Lessons, along with dance and drama opportunities such as Commercial Dance Junior and Drama Club. Visual arts and crafts are offered through Painting Lessons, Arts & Crafts for Reception to Year 7, Christmas Arts & Crafts, and Stitch & Style. These activities foster creativity and performance skills across age groups.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Hablemos español/ Let's talk Spanish is a language club available to students, supporting practical Spanish language use. The clubs welcome participation from multiple year groups, reinforcing bilingual or multilingual communication. Cultural enrichment is embedded through language practice offered alongside other extracurricular programs.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Taekwon-do is available for Year 1 to Year 8 and develops coordination, balance, body awareness, self-confidence, and personal security. Chess is available for Year 1 to Year 13, teaching strategy, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. The Extracurricular Activities Programme also includes a broad range of other activities and sports such as tennis and more.	Social & hobbies Students can join a wide array of social and hobby clubs, including Drama Club and various sports clubs. Football is offered for different age groups, including Girls Football Club (Secondary) and general Football for Years 1–3 and Years 8–10. Other activities include Muay Thai, Karate, Handball, Table Tennis, and Sailing. There are also hobby-oriented clubs like Stitch & Style, Lego Club, Arts & Crafts, and Little Wheels Skating Club.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service XIC Extra emphasizes community engagement and fosters strong connections with families and the school community. The program offers Easter Camp and Summer Camp, providing safe, engaging experiences for students and opportunities to participate in the wider school community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered to Year 10 and above. It involves completing volunteering for a community project, participating in a physical activity or sport, and acquiring a new skill. Participants also undertake two mountain expeditions, with destinations including Sierra Espuña, Moratalla, and Sierra Nevada.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ELIS Villamartín runs a broad sports-based extracurricular programme. Taekwon-do (Year 1 - Year 8), Tennis (Year 1 - Year 10), Football (Year 1 - Year 6), Volleyball (Year 4 - Year 11), Basketball (Year 3 - Year 9), Padel (Year 3 - Year 13), and Table Tennis (Year 4 - Year 11) are offered. These activities support physical development, teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Yoga & Mindfulness is offered across Years 2–4 and 5–7 to promote wellbeing. Physical activities include Muay Thai and Karate (Juniors and Secondary), as well as sailing and other sports clubs. The program supports an active, balanced lifestyle for students along with after-school care options.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. The program also supports proficiency in Spanish. A third language is offered, such as German or French. By graduation, students achieve proficiency in three languages or more.	Language provision British National Curriculum across all stages, complemented by Spanish language lessons and cultural studies.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction for the vast majority of the school day (at least 80%). The curriculum blends the Spanish Curriculum with a British curriculum to support bilingual learning. The school teaches English, Spanish, and an additional language such as German or French. By graduation, students attain a highly proficient level in three languages.	Bilingual teaching Spanish language lessons are provided alongside the British National Curriculum; a formal bilingual program is not described.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school offers an immersive multilingual education. English is the language of instruction across classrooms, the playground and social activities integral to the curriculum. A third language is offered, such as German or French. By graduation, students achieve proficiency in three languages or more.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Forbes Top 100 Schools in Spain (2026)	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enquiries, visits and information. All enquiries and applications are directed to the Admissions Officer who provides the information needed to families. Applicants are recorded as Prospective Pupils in the school database and receive a prospectus pack with the school brochure and relevant age-appropriate information. The Admissions Officer ensures clarity on the process and next steps so families can plan ahead. 2. Visits and open days. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit to see the school in action and to meet the Admissions Officer or Headteacher. There is a monthly open day for informal tours and private appointments can be arranged. Details about scheduled open days are published on the school website. 3. Registration and offer. Following a visit, meeting or interview and the corresponding entrance tests, a place is offered to the family. Parents should complete the Admissions Registration Form, sign the Parent Contract and return the documentation with the non-refundable Registration Fee. The school confirms that the child's name has been placed on the admission list for the relevant term and year; if the year group is fully subscribed, the child is placed on a waiting list. 4. Waiting list and allocation. If no place is available, parents may place their child on the waiting list. The school cannot guarantee when a place may become available. A place is confirmed when a formal offer is made and the Registration Fee and documentation are received. 5. Taster Days and Nursery entry. Taster Days are offered to provide a typical school day experience and an assessment of suitability. Admission to Nursery starts at age 3, with no formal assessment, though parents are asked about development and any identified needs. Places are not automatic, and progression to Reception is automatic unless exceptional circumstances apply. 6. Admission to other year groups. For children joining other year groups, appointments for interview and entrance tests are arranged by the Admissions Officer. A copy of the pupil's most recent school report is requested, and test results are communicated to the family within a short timeframe. A place may be offered, and a language proficiency assessment may be required before final confirmation. 7. Language of instruction and EAL. The school requires an appropriate working knowledge of the language of instruction. English as an Additional Language (EAL) tuition can be arranged at the parent's expense. Applicants may be required to undertake a language proficiency assessment, which may include a written test and possibly an interview. 8. Allocation of places, offers and waiting lists. A place is available only after a formal offer has been made and the registration payment received. When registrations exceed places, priority is given according to set criteria (e.g., siblings, ex-pupils, length of time registered, exam results, alumni references). Parents are informed within two weeks of application whether a place is available. There is no right to appeal a decision not to admit, and the Headteacher's decision is final. The Parent Contract and admissions documentation outline the terms of education, and the school maintains an Admissions Register in accordance with policy and data protection rules.	Admissions 01 Enquire: Complete the Enquiry Form with basic details about your child. This helps Xàbia International College understand your needs and prepare the right information for you. You can access the Enquire Now button to start. 02 Visit: Experience XIC. The best way to discover what makes XIC unique is by visiting us. During the visit, you will meet our Director, the Heads of Primary or Secondary. 03 Offer: After we have reviewed your information and confirmed availability, we will send you a formal offer and a Registration Form. Please also review our Terms and Conditions. 04 Register: To secure your child's place, return the signed Registration Form with a copy of your identification (Passport, NIE or DNI).
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school maintains a waiting list when a year group is full. A place on the waiting list does not guarantee eventual admission, and the school cannot predict when a place might become available.	Waitlist —
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