European School of Alicante vs Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca - Pre School

	E European School of Alicante Alicante, Spain	S Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca - Pre School Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €3,566 - 8,195	Fees / year €3,850 - 6,045
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,098	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 8
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English, French, Spanish	Instruction language Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 1999
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Avda. Locutor Vicente Hipólito s/n, E-03540 Alicante, Spain	Location Located in a serene residential area of Orihuela on the Costa Blanca, Spain.
Stages	Stages Early Education and Primary; Secondary	Stages Preschool to high school (ages 3–18).
School type	School type European School (European Schools network)	School type Private international school following Swedish standards; instruction in Spanish and English from year 1.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Three nationalities represented: Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Psycopedagogical support available	Additional learning support Personalized support for students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the European Schools network	Country affiliation Sweden
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Opening of the school gates 8:15; Early Education arrivals until 9:00 with departures at 16:15 on Mon, Tue and Thu and 12:45 on Wed and Fri; Primary arrivals at 8:45 with departures at 16:00–16:15 for P1–P2 and 16:15 for P3–P5 on Mon, Tue and Thu, and 13:00 on Wed and Fri; Secondary arrivals at 8:40 with departures at 16:15 on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri and 13:05 on Wed	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details AMPA (Parents Association) organises the school transport service; routes and fees managed via the AMPA website	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Category III (private) families: a non-refundable administrative enrolment fee of EUR 200 is payable when submitting the online enrolment application. This EUR 200 is deducted from the 25% prepayment invoice if the application is successful; the EUR 200 is non-refundable. Tuition fees by cycle (annual amounts and sibling reductions) — school year 2025–2026 - Nursery (per academic year): EUR 4,370.39 for the first child; second child receives a 20% reduction (EUR 3,496.31); third child onward receives a 40% reduction (EUR 2,622.23). - Primary (per academic year): EUR 6,009.36 for the first child; second child EUR 4,807.49 (20% reduction); third child onward EUR 3,605.62 (40% reduction). - Secondary (per academic year): EUR 8,194.57 for the first child; second child EUR 6,555.66 (20% reduction); third child onward EUR 4,916.74 (40% reduction). Per-term / invoicing detail (how the annual fee is billed) - A compulsory prepayment equal to 25% of the annual tuition is invoiced and must be paid before the stated deadline (example amounts for the 25% prepayment for 2025–2026: Nursery EUR 1,092.60; Primary EUR 1,502.34; Secondary EUR 2,048.64). This 25% prepayment is mandatory to confirm admission/continued admission for all Category III pupils and is non-refundable. - The remaining 75% of the annual tuition is invoiced for the new school year and is due before the stated deadline (see Billing schedule and payment terms below). Families may request, in writing and within the school's published deadline, that the October invoice (the 75% balance) be paid in three instalments; the school sets the instalment due dates. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are sent by e-mail to the person designated for billing. Normal payment term is 30 days. Payments must be made exclusively by wire transfer; cash payments are not accepted. - Typical deadlines given for 2025–2026 (as an operational example): the 25% prepayment due before June 30; the balance (75%) due before November 30; if instalments are approved, the instalment due dates are set by the school (example instalment dates: end of October, end of January, end of March). These specific dates are used as the billing framework for that academic year. - Billing contact for queries: Accounting / Payments — telephone +34 965 159 861 and e-mail ALI-BILLING@eursc.eu. Boarding fees - No boarding service is offered by this school; boarding fees are not applicable. Other mandatory costs and school charges (amounts where published) - These additional costs are mandatory, have no sibling reductions, are not pro rata, cannot be paid by instalments and are non-refundable. Examples for 2025–2026 include: - Nursery: School insurance EUR 5.50; Printing fees EUR 15.00; School diary EUR 9.10. - Primary: School insurance EUR 5.50; Printing fees EUR 18.00; Intermath EUR 31.00; School diary EUR 9.10. - Secondary: School insurance EUR 5.50; Printing fees EUR 21.00; School diary EUR 7.40; Extra-curricular activities contribution EUR 70.00. - Other specific one-off fees that may appear on invoices (examples): Music project (where applicable) EUR 560.00; Mediterranean World book (Human Science for S3) EUR 23.00; European Baccalaureate registration for S7 EUR 105.98; University application file management (S7) short file EUR 130.00, long file EUR 260.00. - School-canteen and extracurricular programmes are charged separately; canteen and activity registration information and fees are administered through the contracted providers identified by the school. Uniform and related costs - Physical-education uniform is required for specified cycles and activities. The uniform is obtained through the listed supplier (El Corte Inglés for this school). Specific uniform item prices are set by the supplier and are not published as school-set fees. Refund information and non-refundable items - The 25% prepayment required to confirm admission for Category III pupils is non-refundable. The administrative enrolment fee of EUR 200 for Category III is non-refundable. Other mandatory additional charges listed as “Other fees” are non-refundable (the school states these items are non-refundable). Fee payment options and bank details (how payments are accepted) - Accepted method: bank/wire transfer only. Cash payments are not accepted; payments by other methods are not provided in the school's billing rules for the academic year referenced. - Bank details provided for the administrative enrolment payment (example instruction published for Category III applications): BANK: BBVA; IBAN: ES12 0182 5596 97 0290000330; BIC: BBVAESMM (applicants are instructed to indicate “Enrolment fee + full name and surname of the pupil” as the payment reference). The enrolment instruction indicates this amount is non-refundable and will be deducted from the 25% prepayment invoice if admission is confirmed. Key operational notes (concise) - Sibling reductions: second child 20% discount; third child onward 40% discount (applies to the published annual tuition rates). - Invoicing communication is by e-mail; contact ALI-BILLING@eursc.eu for billing enquiries. (Amounts and deadlines above correspond to the published invoicing and fee information for the 2025–2026 school year.)	Fee details Registration / Application fee - A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of €750 per family is payable with the application. No student registration is completed before this fee is paid. Preschool (Panda, ages 3–4) - Monthly tuition: €540 per month. - Lunch: Included in the monthly fee. - Payment timing: Payable upon invoicing. Primary School (Grades F–6) - Autumn term (17 weeks): €2,635 per autumn term. - Spring term (22 weeks): €3,410 per spring term. - Lunch fee: €475 (Autumn Term) and €600 (Spring Term). Lunch is mandatory for preschool through grade 6. - Billing / Pay-by dates: indicated pay-by dates are 1 May (Autumn Term) and 1 November & 1 February (Spring Term). Grades 7–9 & Upper Secondary (Gymnasium) - Autumn term (17 weeks): €1,750 per autumn term. - Spring term (22 weeks): €2,100 per spring term. - Lunch fee: €475 (Autumn Term) and €600 (Spring Term). - Billing / Pay-by dates: indicated pay-by dates are 1 May (Autumn Term) and 1 November & 1 February (Spring Term). Guest Students (minimum 4 weeks) - Fee (4 weeks): €775 for the 4-week period. - Lunch for guest students: €6 per day. - Payment timing: Payable upon invoicing. Government grants and municipal funding - A student approved for government funding (Skolverket) reduces the fee by €700 once approval is received. New students are invoiced as non-approved until official approval is obtained; any reduction is credited to the next academic year's fee or refunded if the student terminates studies. Families approved for municipal funding may be charged different rates. Billing terms, late payment, and collections - Invoicing and approval: New students are invoiced as non-approved until official confirmation of eligibility for state funding is received. Applications for government grants are submitted at the start of each autumn term. - Late payments: Late payments incur interest charges. Failure to pay may lead to suspension of the student and any legal or collection costs will be charged to the parent/guardian. Cancellation and refund policy - Registration fee: Non-refundable. - Cancellation of Autumn Term placement: - Cancellation before 30 April: No fee payable. - Cancellation 1 May – 10 June: 25% of the term fee payable. - Cancellation 11 June – 10 August: 50% of the term fee payable. - Cancellation after 10 August: 100% of the term fee payable. - Cancellation of Spring Term placement: - Cancellation before 15 October: No fee payable. - Cancellation 15 October – 1 December: 25% of the term fee payable. - Cancellation 2 December – 7 January: 50% of the term fee payable. - Cancellation after 7 January: 100% of the term fee payable. - Government grant adjustments: If a student becomes eligible for state aid after initial invoicing, the difference will be credited to the next academic year's fee or refunded if the student leaves. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding or boarding fees are included in the school's published fee schedule. Other costs / additional fees - Mandatory lunch: As noted above for the relevant year groups; lunch is mandatory for preschool through grade 6. - Extracurricular and additional courses: Extra Spanish courses for students and parents, paddle (padel) training, summer school and other extracurricular activities are offered for an additional fee; specific amounts for these activities are charged separately. - Uniforms and one-off materials: No specific uniform fee or one-off materials fee is itemised in the standard fee schedule. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer is used for school fee payments. Bank details provided for payments are: - Bank: Sabadell - Account name: Scandinavian School Costa Blanca SL - IBAN: ES35 0081 1260 8500 0115 2023 - SWIFT/BIC: BSABESBB - Instruction: Enter the child's name and term in the message/reference field when transferring. Notes on invoicing and payment administration - Invoices are issued and payment dates follow the invoicing terms above. Any private scholarships do not change the school's invoice deadlines. Families receiving municipal funding may have different billing arrangements.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is a day school with no boarding facilities; a school bus service is available.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Pupils wear a uniform for physical education and, where applicable, for other activities. Early Education and Primary: Babi is obligatory; Shorts are obligatory in Early Education and Primary; a Polo or short-sleeved T-shirt (at least one) is obligatory in both cycles; Long trousers are obligatory in both cycles; Sweatshirt and long-sleeved T-shirt are optional. Secondary: a Polo or short-sleeved T-shirt is required for PE; S1–S3 wear the PE uniform. The uniform is purchased through El Corte Inglés.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school canteen is operated by Ausolan RCN, S.L.U. under a concession since 2023–2024; meals are prepared in the school kitchen. Infants and Primary students eat in the canteen under supervision of monitors from the catering company and some tutors; Secondary students eat in the canteen under supervision. The service is available to students with a full day or afternoon activities; registration information, prices and instructions are provided via a form. Contact admin_alicante@ausolan.com and +34 671 484 180.	Food options Nutritious meals are prepared by the school chef.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The European School of Alicante was established by the Board of Governors of the European Schools in November 2000, within the framework of the Statute of the European Schools. It is the only establishment in Spain delivering this type of education and serves the children of EU institutions; pupils obtain the European Baccalaureate.	Governance and ownership The school is owned by Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca SL. It is an approved Swedish school supervised by the Swedish Education Agency and follows the Swedish curriculum.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Education starts at age 4 in the Early Education cycle and culminates with the European Baccalaureate Diploma in year 7 in Secondary. The Primary cycle lasts five years for pupils aged 6 to 10. Secondary is organized in three cycles: Observation (years 1-3, ages 11-13), Pre-orientation (years 4-5, ages 14-15), and Orientation (years 6-7, ages 16-18). All European Schools follow harmonised programmes, with the exception of the LI programme; the harmonised programmes are identical and updated under the supervision of Education Inspectors of the member countries. The European Baccalaureate diploma is awarded at the end of Secondary and is recognised by EU member states.	Curriculum details The school offers well-rounded education from preschool to high school for Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish students in Costa Blanca since 1999. It is approved by the Swedish Education Agency. The curriculum follows Swedish standards with instruction in Spanish and English from year 1. The preschool follows the Swedish curriculum LPFÖ 18. Educational stages include Pre-School, Åk F-6, Åk 7-9, and Guest Students, with Swedish language lessons for children aged 6 and up who attend Spanish or international schools.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio High teacher density.
Exam results	Exam results BAC results are published on PDFs for multiple years, including 2009-2019 and 2021-2023. The Baccalaureate requires an overall mark of 50% to receive the diploma.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The European School of Alicante provides information about access to European universities by country. France uses Parcoursup; Spain uses UNEDasiss (and UNED) for university access; Germany uses the DoSV pathway for many programs; information is provided for other countries as well.	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 Individuality is recognised and celebrated, with personalised support for each student. Students feel valued and heard in a nurturing environment. The school fosters a caring and supportive atmosphere where students are loved and appreciated. It inspires a love of learning and encourages curiosity and creativity. Students are challenged to reach their full potential through tailored support and a stimulating curriculum.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has four language sections: German, English, French and Spanish. Language I is taught from nursery and is the language of the section in which the pupil is enrolled. SWALS pupils receive Language I in their mother tongue, and Language II is the language of the section. The School reserves the right to determine the pupil's dominant language and language section.	English as an additional language The curriculum follows Swedish standards with instruction in Spanish and English from year 1.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Health and well-being are central to the school's approach. There is daily movement and nutritious meals prepared by the chef, supporting students' physical health. The climate of Costa Blanca is described as one of the world's healthiest places, aligning with the health focus. The Green Flag program emphasises Lifestyle and Health, with daily physical activities and emotional intelligence exercises. The school fosters a safe and welcoming environment that supports emotional and social growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school provides a safe and welcoming environment.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Two libraries serve the school: the Primary Library in the primary building (about 50 reading places) and the Secondary Library in the secondary building. The Library Service has more than 25,000 items in 12 languages, including reference books, subject books, and children's and youth literature, plus magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs. All pupils and teachers may use the Libraries for reading, research and loans; the Primary Library includes a story-telling area and a Teacher's Library for teaching resources. The school canteen is run by Ausolan RCN, S.L.U. on a concession since the 2023-2024 school year; lunches are prepared in the school kitchen and served to Nursery/Primary and Secondary pupils with supervision. El Faro provides after-school care after the school day (16:15–18:30; on short days 13:00–18:30) for eligible pupils, organized in collaboration with EUIPO and the European School. Extracurricular activities for Nursery and Primary are contracted to AUCA projectes educativos, S.L. from January 2025, with sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons; Secondary activities are contracted to Mundosport gestión deportiva, S.L.U., Monday–Friday after school from October to May; enrolment forms and fees are published via AUCA or Mundosport.	Facilities overview Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca offers well-rounded education from preschool to high school. The curriculum follows Swedish standards with instruction in Spanish and English from year 1. Located in a serene residential area of Orihuela, the school has three buildings and serves students aged 3 to 18. The school maintains high teacher density and a health-focused environment with daily movement and nutritious meals prepared by its chef. Costa Blanca is recognized by the WHO as one of the world's healthiest places, and the school holds the Green Flag Award for sustainability and runs Summer School.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school operates two libraries (Primary Library on the first floor of the Primary building and Secondary Library in the Secondary building) to support reading and learning. The Primary Library has about 50 reading places and a story-telling area; the Secondary Library provides loan services and computers for pupils. The Library stock includes more than 25,000 items across 12 languages (including dictionaries, atlases and encyclopedias) and multimedia resources; a Teacher's Library is available for teaching resources; all pupils and teachers may use the Library for reading, research and loan. The school also provides psycopedagogical support and infirmary services as part of its educational support framework. The library hours and borrowing rules apply to both locations.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities for Nursery and Primary are organised by AUCA projectes educativos, S.L. under a concession from January 2025; activities take place Wednesday and Friday afternoons after school; enrollment forms and fees are available via AUCA's site or by contacting coordinadora-eu@auca.es. Secondary extracurricular activities are organised under Mundosport gestión deportiva, S.L.U., with families contributing to costs; activities run Monday through Friday after school from October to May. The El Faro after-school class provides supervision after school hours (16:15–18:30 on most days, 13:00–18:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays) for eligible pupils, with enrollment procedures and contact details published by the school and EUIPO.	Extra curricular facilities All students receive weekly Spanish lessons as part of the regular curriculum. Additional Spanish courses are available after school for both students and parents for an extra fee, with recommendations for community activities. Paddle (Padel) is offered after school, with two weekly training sessions coached nearby. Summer School includes Spanish immersion, art and design, Spanish games, excursions, painting, baking, various sports, and swimming, with meals provided.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The European School of Alicante was established by the Board of Governors of the European Schools in November 2000, within the framework of the Statute of the European Schools. It began activities in September 2002 for Early Education and Primary, and in September 2003 for Secondary. The first European Baccalaureate pupils left the school in 2005–2006. It is the only European School in Spain of this type, founded in Alicante in 1996 to support the European agency's presence. The school has four language sections—Spanish, English, French and German—and the European Baccalaureate diploma is recognized for university entrance across EU member states.	History Established in 1999, Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca offers well-rounded education from preschool to high school for Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish students in Costa Blanca. It is located in a serene residential area of Orihuela. The school is approved by the Swedish Education Agency, and the curriculum follows Swedish standards with instruction in Spanish and English from year 1. Flexible enrollment options accommodate semesters, full school year, or shorter periods, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Community	Community KiVa is an anti-bullying program developed in the University of Turku, Finland, and is evidence-based. A KiVa team meets weekly to discuss reported cases and determine appropriate actions, including KiVa interventions or other supports. El Faro is an after-school class set up with EUIPO and the European School to provide after-hours care for EU staff and school personnel. It runs after-school hours with activities and homework support.	Community The school recognises and celebrates individuality; every student matters and receives personalised support in a nurturing environment. It fosters a caring and supportive atmosphere where every student is loved and valued, with happiness as a priority. The Green Flag sustainability program engages students in lifestyle and health initiatives since 2012, including daily physical activity, healthy meals, emotional intelligence exercises, and comprehensive recycling. Extra-curricular offerings include weekly Spanish lessons, after-school Padel coaching, and a Summer School program.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a Parents Association, A.M.P.A.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school runs a Creative Writing Competition to foster literary creativity in multiple languages. There are three language-based categories across S1–S2, S3–S4, and S5–S7, with first and second prizes awarded. All entries must be original and submitted digitally. Winners may be published on the European School of Alicante website and on social networks. The school also runs a Philosophy Essay Prize to stimulate critical and autonomous thinking, with topics such as artificial intelligence, freedom, and fear as discussion prompts, and rules and specific conditions published for participants. The competition is designed to encourage thoughtful writing, with a final jury decision and formal entry procedures. The Photomath competition offers a mathematics photography challenge open to secondary students in S1–S7, with two categories (A for S1–S3 and B for S4–S7), deadline windows in February–March, and prizes plus diplomas for winners. The contest bases, participation rules, and award details are published for participants.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Photomath is a mathematics photography contest run by the school, inviting secondary students to submit original digital photographs with an accompanying mathematical explanation. It has two categories (A: S1–S3 and B: S4–S7) and deadlines in February and March, with diplomas awarded to winners. The Creative Writing Competition promotes literary creativity in several languages, with prizes and a published result. The school uses visual and literary creativity as part of its extracurricular offer.	Arts & creative Summer School offers art and design, painting, and baking, with excursions and swimming, including lunch and snacks and water park entry. Spanish immersion and a variety of sports are also part of the program.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Intercambios (exchanges) run mobility programs within the European Schools network, with contacts for coordinating student exchanges and information available for the 2026–27 cycle. The mobility programme offers opportunities for pupil exchanges across European Schools, with application processes and guidelines available to participants. The program is overseen by named coordinators and includes a formal presentation and guidelines for organizing pupil mobility. The school coordinates these exchanges to support intercultural experiences for students.	Cultural & language Weekly Spanish lessons are provided to all students as part of the regular curriculum. Extra Spanish courses are available after school for students and parents for an additional fee. Swedish lessons are offered for children aged 6 and up to maintain language skills and promote bilingualism.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities in Secondary are organized under a concession to Mundosport Gestión Deportiva, S.L.U., and run after school from Monday to Friday, October to May. The program involves a registered coordinator and a registration dossier for the 2025–2026 school year, with contact details provided for inquiries. Activities take place after school hours and may include after-school care and various workshops as scheduled. Families contribute to the cost of these activities as part of a solidarity arrangement.	Social & hobbies Padel is offered for children to develop their skills, with two training sessions a week after school at nearby Orange Padel. Summer School provides a mix of activities including art, sports, and excursions.
Community & service	Community & service KiVa is the anti-bullying program used at the school, based on an evidence-based approach from the University of Turku, Finland. It provides tools and materials to tackle bullying, with KiVa teams in both primary and secondary sections and a structured prevention and intervention process. The KiVa team meets weekly to discuss cases, and multiple staff members coordinate KiVa activities for different year groups. The program emphasizes early identification, informed intervention, and open communication to maintain a healthy school climate.	Community & service Green Flag program: Spain's first foreign school awarded the Green Flag and engages students in sustainable development through Lifestyle and Health themes. The program includes daily physical activity, healthy meals prepared by the chef, emotional intelligence exercises, and recycling programs.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Educational work experience is compulsory for all 6th-year secondary students, typically conducted in the last two weeks of the school year and during BAC oral exams. The school informs students and families, supports students in finding a placement, and requires students to submit a presentation letter and guidance documents to the host company. A formal agreement, insurance coverage, and an evaluation report from the company are completed, with teachers monitoring progress throughout the placement. The experience is designed to develop professional attitudes, language skills, and personal attributes such as reliability, punctuality, initiative, flexibility, and tolerance.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Eurosport is a European Schools-organised competition held every two years to promote sport as a healthy leisure activity and intercultural exchange between European schools. Host schools select two team sports (basketball, volleyball, small-sided football, or handball) and include additional events such as badminton or table tennis and aquathlon. The competition emphasizes fair play and intercultural collaboration, with a formal selection protocol and a published handbook for participants. El Faro is the after-school class offering care after the official timetable, with activities, snacks, homework support, and opportunities for crafts and outdoor time from late afternoon through early evening, helping families manage care after school. *	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health is a focus with daily movement and nutritious meals, contributing to a climate known for well-being. The Green Flag program emphasizes lifestyle and health, and Costa Blanca is classified by WHO as one of the world's healthiest places.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school offers four language sections: German, English, French, and Spanish. All language sections follow the harmonised European Schools programmes, with the LI programme treated separately. SWALS pupils may enroll in the Spanish language section if Language II is EN, FR, or DE. From nursery through year 7, SWALS pupils receive Language I classes, provided the school has or can contract a qualified LI teacher; enrollment requires a meeting with the Deputy Head to determine host language, mother tongue and Language II; the School Management reserves the right to determine the dominant language, and may test if needed.	Language provision Students come from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Finnish-speaking students receive instruction in Finnish from qualified Finnish teachers, while Swedish and Norwegian students are taught together by qualified Swedish-speaking teachers. The curriculum follows Swedish standards, with instruction in Spanish and English from year 1, and many languages are spoken daily in the international environment.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has four language sections: German, English, French, and Spanish. Each section follows the harmonised European Schools programmes with Language I taught in the section. The School Management reserves the right to determine a pupil's dominant language and to place them in the appropriate language section. SWALS pupils may enroll in the Spanish language section if Language II is EN, FR, or DE.	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and Spanish from year 1.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The European School of Alicante does not allow pre-enrolments and does not have a waiting list. The school has four language sections: German, Spanish, French and English. Age conditions: Pupils are admitted to nursery at the beginning of the school year in September of the calendar year in which they reach 4 years of age; pupils are admitted to Primary year 1 at the beginning of the school year in September of the calendar year in which they reach 6 years of age; as a general rule, entry to subsequent years follows the same age requirement; in principle, no pupil may be admitted if they are older than the normal age by more than two years. Enrolment policy for 2026-2027 should be consulted before applying for enrolment. A Vademecum for 2026-2027 will be published shortly. Enrolment procedures and deadlines: Pupils already enrolled do not need to repeat the enrolment process for the following school year. Enrolment of Category III families without siblings: From April 17 to May 8, 2026; Category III families should follow the steps: read the Enrolment Policy 2026-2027, read the circular about class availability, fill in the online application for available classes, and wait for email communication after the deadline indicating admission; the school can consider applications for at least one full school year; there are no open days or face-to-face appointments for Category III enrolments; for doubts, contact +34 965.26.95.95 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; enrolment applications received after the deadline will not be considered.	Admissions The school will respond within 48 hours. The application is free of charge and non-binding. Step 2: The school provides education from pre-school through grade 9. Preschool (3–5 years) follows the Swedish curriculum LPFÖ 18. Grades F–6 emphasize individualised teaching, non-fiction reading, classical music, daily physical activity, and nutritious meals. Grades 7–9 include tutoring for remote students via Sofia Distance. Step 3: Guest Students may join for short stays and applications are accepted year-round. Guest stays can be 4–5 weeks depending on full-term enrollment. The academic year generally follows the Swedish calendar but takes Spanish holidays into account. Applications are accepted year-round via Apply Now. Step 4: Fees and government grants: A registration fee of €750 per family is charged and is non-refundable. The 2025–2026 fees are published and adjusted annually. All new students are invoiced as non-approved until Skolverket approves government funding. If government funding is approved, the fee is reduced by €700. Municipal funding (Skolpeng) may apply if approved by the home municipality. Applications for government grants are submitted at the beginning of autumn term; the school collects and forwards them to Skolverket for assessment; if approved, the difference is credited to the next year's fee.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The European School of Alicante does not have a waiting list.	Waitlist —
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