Lope de Vega International School vs Lycée Français International d'Alicante Pierre Deschamps

	L Lope de Vega International School Alicante, Spain	L Lycée Français International d'Alicante Pierre Deschamps Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,760 - 8,770	Fees / year €6,330 - 7,640
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 900	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 50	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language French, Spanish, English
Opened	Opened 1956	Opened 1962
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lope de Vega International School is a private international school located at Av. Dr. Severo Ochoa, 9, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain. The campus sits on about 25,000 square meters in a privileged area of Benidorm, about 1,500 meters from the sea. It includes spaces for academics and student life such as classrooms, a library, a dining hall and cafeteria, and outdoor areas like an eco-garden. The site features a residence/boarding facility and a sports complex with a gym, a swimming pool, tennis and paddle courts, and an 8-a-side football pitch.	Location Camí el de Marco, 21, 03560 El Campello, Alicante, Spain
Stages	Stages Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato (including Dual Bachillerato), Ciclos Formativos	Stages From age 2 to 18; preschool through high school (TPS to Terminale)
School type	School type Private international school with residence	School type French international school; part of Mission laïque française and AEFE
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Multicultural environment; about 70% Spanish nationals; rest from France, the United Kingdom, Algeria, Russia, and the United States
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Approved by France and 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 School transport provided by Vectalia (Alicante); Bus 21 – Stop Fabraquer Liceo Français; Tram line 3 – Stop Muchavista
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / guarantee of place fee - A one-time guarantee of place (matrícula / reserva) is required at enrolment: EUR 526. This amount is paid once per pupil and is not refundable once the place is formalised. Tuition fees by school stage (academic year billed as annual total; also shown as 10 monthly instalments and term totals) - Educación Infantil (ages 3–5) - Total annual teaching cost: EUR 6,286. - Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 576 (paid September–June). - Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments (school year divided into three terms with months Sep–Dec = 4 months; Jan–Mar = 3 months; Apr–Jun = 3 months): - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 2,304 (4 × 576). - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,728 (3 × 576). - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,728 (3 × 576). - Note: annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 5,760 = 6,286). - Educación Primaria - Total annual teaching cost: EUR 6,846. - Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 632 (paid September–June). - Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments: - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 2,528 (4 × 632). - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,896 (3 × 632). - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,896 (3 × 632). - Annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 6,320 = 6,846). - Educación Secundaria (ESO) - Total annual teaching cost: EUR 8,326. - Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 780 (paid September–June). - Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments: - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 3,120 (4 × 780). - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 2,340 (3 × 780). - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 2,340 (3 × 780). - Annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 7,800 = 8,326). - Bachillerato - Total annual teaching cost: EUR 9,296. - Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 877 (paid September–June). - Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments: - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 3,508 (4 × 877). - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 2,631 (3 × 877). - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 2,631 (3 × 877). - Annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 8,770 = 9,296). Billing schedule and payment terms - The tuition fee structure is split into an annual guarantee of place plus ten equal monthly instalments due on the 1st of each month from September through June. Monthly payments are collected by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria). - Early-payment discounts (applied when paying the full tuition in advance) are offered in defined windows: common discount levels are 9%, 6% and 3% depending on the payment date windows published by the school for the year. The school publishes the exact calendar windows for advance-payment discounts annually. - Sibling discounts on the tuition monthly fee are available: 5% for the second sibling, 30% for the third sibling, and 100% for the fourth and subsequent siblings; these discounts do not apply to the guarantee of place and are applied to the younger sibling(s). Boarding / residence fees (where applicable) - Monthly boarding options and related fees (examples): - Student residence Monday–Friday: EUR 943 per month. - Student residence Monday–Sunday: EUR 1,570 per month. - Single-room supplement (Monday–Friday): EUR 1,100 per month. - Single-room supplement (Monday–Sunday): EUR 1,727 per month. - One-day student residence (weekday): EUR 54. - One-day student residence (weekends & holidays): EUR 87. - Residence deposit / fianza: EUR 943 (returned only in accordance with the residence terms; deposit may be forfeited if the pupil leaves the residence before the end of the school year). Other costs and recurring additional services - School meal (canteen): typical monthly price EUR 163; meal-ticket options are available (example: 22-ticket talonario around EUR 231; single ticket approx. EUR 10.50). - School transport: prices vary by route and ticket type. Example fares (illustrative by zone): - Benidorm: two-way EUR approx. 112; one-way EUR approx. 80; 10-trip pass approx. EUR 52. - Villajoyosa / Altea and other zones: zone-specific fares apply (see published route fares). - Extras not included in the tuition price: school supplies, specific course materials, and uniform. Uniform is supplied through the external supplier indicated by the school. Families purchase uniform items separately. Refund and cancellation rules (fees) - The guarantee of place (matrícula / reserva) is not refundable once the place has been formalised and paid. - Residence deposit/fianza is not refundable in the event of voluntary withdrawal from the residence before the end of the school year or for disciplinary reasons. - Any refunds for other items (meals, transport passes, extras) follow the school's standard administrative rules for cancellation and are handled according to the contract terms for each service. Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes - Monthly tuition instalments are collected by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) as the standard method for the 10 monthly payments. Advance-payment options with defined discounts are available when families pay the agreed amount within the published advance-payment windows. Specific payment arrangements (for example, one-off payments for residence, special programmes, or dual-diploma fees) are handled by the school's administration and may require separate agreements. Sibling discounts and special notes on reductions - Sibling discounts on tuition apply as a percentage on the monthly tuition component (5% second sibling, 30% third sibling, 100% fourth and subsequent siblings). These discounts are applied to the younger sibling's monthly tuition and do not reduce the guarantee of place.	Fee details Application and registration fees - New registration (maternelle): EUR 700. - New registration (from CP and above): EUR 1,100. - Re‑registration (annual): EUR 360. - Entrance / placement test (when required for non‑French system students): EUR 120 per pupil. Annual tuition fees by school level (total per school year and standard billing periods) - Maternelle (pre‑school): EUR 6,330 per year. Standard billing: payment is divided into ten periods; the equivalent installment is the annual fee divided by 10. - École élémentaire (CP to CM2): EUR 6,330 per year. Standard billing: divided into ten periods. - Collège (6ème to 3ème): EUR 7,110 per year. Standard billing: divided into ten periods. - Lycée (2nde to Terminale): EUR 7,640 per year. Standard billing: divided into ten periods. Note on installment amounts: the school divides the annual tuition into ten payment periods (typically September to June). For each level, the monthly instalment (indicative) equals the annual fee divided by 10. The centre will invoice annex services (canteen, guardería, transport, extracurricular providers) when those services are provided and add them to the corresponding monthly debit. School meals and catering - Half‑board (five days/week): EUR 1,530 per year. - Half‑board (four days/week): EUR 1,320 per year. - Unit lunch ticket (single meal): EUR 10 per ticket. - Locker (casier): EUR 30 (one‑off). Locker costs are charged in the first semester. Supervision and after‑school care (garderie) and related services - Morning care (elementary 07:30–08:00; maternelle 07:30–08:20): EUR 160 per year. - Afternoon care 15:30–17:00: EUR 380 per year. - Afternoon care 17:00–18:00: EUR 380 per year. - One day/week option (15:30–17:00): EUR 190 per year. - One day/week option (17:00–18:00): EUR 190 per year. - Exceptional / occasional guardería session: EUR 10 per session. Other recurring and one‑off fees - External supervised student (Collège–Lycée) option (externe surveillé): EUR 300 per year. - Costs for school trips (including overnight stays) are charged to families and invoiced according to the trip conditions. - Textbooks and school materials: families are responsible for textbooks; materials loaned by the school library (CDI/BCD) not returned are charged at the real cost. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and ancillary fees are annual charges due from the first day of the school year; by default the school divides payment into ten periods for practical purposes (normally September to June). Families who join or leave during the school year must pay for the month of entry or departure in full; annex fees are billed when the service is provided. - Indicative monthly debit dates: between day 1 and day 10 of each month from September to June. - Direct debit (bank domiciliation) is the required payment method; families must provide bank details. If a direct debit is rejected, the school sends an electronic non‑payment notice and an administrative charge of EUR 30 is applied; the debt must then be paid by credit card or bank transfer by the indicated date. The school may permit a single annual payment by bank transfer upon written request and acceptance. Failure to pay may lead to amicable recovery, legal proceedings, and temporary exclusion of the pupil. Discounts, scholarships and support - Sibling discount: where three or more children from the same family are enrolled under the same payer, reductions apply: a 30% reduction for the third child (applies to the youngest child) and a 50% reduction for the fourth and subsequent children (applies to the youngest child). The discount is applied once per family and distributed equally among legal guardians when applicable. - Consular or other scholarships may cover all or part of registration, tuition, transport and maintenance; when an official French consular scholarship (when applicable) is notified to the school, the school applies the scholarship to invoices and may reimburse registration fees when the scholarship notification is received. Refund and cancellation rules - Registration and re‑registration fees are not refundable in general; an exception exists where a French consular scholarship is awarded and the school refunds registration fees upon receipt of the official scholarship notification. - When a pupil arrives or leaves during the academic year, tuition, half‑board and transport charges are calculated on a monthly basis (generally each month started is due). For individual international mobility not managed by the school, families must continue to pay 50% of the tuition to guarantee the pupils place during the absence. Non‑payment before the end of the term may lead to temporary exclusion. Boarding (internat) - Boarding is not offered by the Lycée français international d'Alicante; boarding fees are not applicable. Accepted payment methods and administrative charges - Primary method: bank direct debit (mandatory). Alternative methods if direct debit is refused or by prior arrangement: credit card payment or bank transfer. A rejected direct debit triggers an administrative charge of EUR 30. Annual single payment by bank transfer may be allowed on request and after explicit acceptance by the school. Administrative and practical notes related to fees - Locker charges are collected in the first semester. School trips and extracurricular activities organised by third‑party providers are invoiced separately by the provider or by the school and billed when provided. Materials lent by the library not returned are billed at real cost. The school may apply sanctions or collection procedures for unpaid invoices.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The boarding school offers accommodation during the whole school term, including weekends and the summer months, on a campus of 25,000 m² with a complete sports complex located 1,500 metres from the sea. Rooms are single or double with full bathrooms; exterior, heated and air-conditioned, and recently renovated; daily cleaning and weekly changes of bed linen and towels. Tutored and personalized study is supervised by educators; the schedule varies by educational stage (3 hours in the afternoon for the 2nd cycle of ESO and Bachillerato; 2 hours in the 1st cycle of ESO; extendable). The boarding operates on weekends with study, leisure and socio-cultural outings, and is closed during Christmas, Easter and Benidorm fiestas.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options There are two school canteens: one for Infants and the first cycle of Primary, and another for the rest of the pupils; together they have a capacity of about 400. The school menus are prepared daily in the school kitchen, with attention to quality and balance. Food analysis is carried out every week to ensure the food is in perfect condition. Monthly planning is supervised by cooks, dieticians and nutritionists who prepare balanced menus; special diets are available for students with allergies and intolerances, with a form at Concierge or Customer Service; parents of children in the Infancy Stage are informed daily.	Food options The school has canteen facilities on campus.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and governed by Centro de Estudios Lope de Vega International School S.A.U. Four generations have led the Lope de Vega International School since 1956.	Governance and ownership The school is a Mission Laïque Française (MLF) establishment.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers an international bilingual curriculum across all educational stages. Infantil features English immersion with native English-speaking teachers in 75% of classes. Primary Education is taught in Spanish and English, exceeding the mandatory curriculum by more than 270 hours annually, with language progress certified through external exams (Trinity College, Cambridge University, or Instituto Cervantes; the school is an Official Exam Center). In Secondary Education, the international program continues, with French introduced from 1st year of ESO, and opportunities for intercambios and Erasmus+. Language certificates are available from Cambridge University, l'Alliance Française, and the Instituto Cervantes. Bachillerato provides both the Spanish Bachillerato and a Bachillerato Dual Español-Americano (dual diploma) option, taught in English for the Dual track and enabling access to US universities. Ciclos Formativos include the following programs: TGA (Administración y Finanzas), TSAF, TGUMN (Técnico Guía en el Medio Natural y de Tiempo Libre), y TSEAS (Técnico Superior en Enseñanza y Animación Sociodeportiva).	Curriculum details Multilingualism: Our students learn in French, English, and Spanish from age 2, with native or bilingual teachers for each language. Our educational project targets a C1 level in all three languages. From ages 2 to 18, students remain at the school from Très Petite Section to Terminale. It is a multicultural environment with 70% of students Spanish and others from France, the United Kingdom, Algeria, Russia, and the United States. The education system is supported and approved by the education ministries of France and Spain, enabling access to higher education in Spain, France, and beyond. We belong to the Mission Laïque Française and AEFE, and promote an active, learner-centered pedagogy with well-equipped classrooms.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The school has a 100% pass rate in the university entrance PAU examinations.	Exam results More than 100 students graduate each year, and the school serves about 1,500 students from kindergarten through the final year of lycée. It is multicultural with more than 25 nationalities and multilingual. It reports a 100% pass rate on Selectividad and the Baccalauréat. Eighty-one percent of students obtain places at the world's leading universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 100% PAU pass rate; Bachillerato Dual Español-Americano opens access to US universities; Erasmus+ exchanges support international study opportunities; language certifications through Cambridge, Alliance Française, and Instituto Cervantes bolster admission to universities.	Higher education progression Graduates typically pursue higher education at universities around the world. Many continue studies in Spain and France, with access to universities in both countries and beyond. The school's international networks support admission to higher education internationally.
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 The school has a Department of Inclusion and Wellbeing that provides a support service to students, families and tutors, promoting the full development of the student's personality in line with their abilities and interests. The department's work focuses on supporting the teaching–learning process, the Academic and Vocational Guidance Plan, and the Values Formation Plan. The department is an interdisciplinary team of professionals including Eva Pedreño, a psychologist and sociologist, with external collaborators such as psychopedagogists, speech therapists, optometrists, and specialists in special education. The aims include preventing the appearance of maladjustments and school failure, and the early detection of learning difficulties with the development of recovery programs; school, vocational and/or professional guidance; advisory support to teachers in socio-psychopedagogical matters; and guidance to families. It also promotes spiritual formation within the Educational Community and advises the leadership on aspects that help achieve the center's general objectives. Key actions include the Values Education Plan, the Personal Improvement Plan for the student, orientation for students, parents and tutors, coordination and advisory work in ACIS, a Plan for study and vocational/professional orientation, a Parents School, and the Center's Convivencia Plan; neurological tests; tests of competencies and learning abilities; coordination with tutors and external professionals in intervention cases; and leadership and monitoring of preventive plans.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Department of Inclusion and Wellbeing with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including Eva Pedreño, a psychologist and sociologist, and external collaborators such as psychopedagogists, speech therapists, optometrists, and specialists in special education. It conducts socio-psychopedagogical evaluations of students with difficulties and develops recovery programs. It provides orientation and guidance to students and families, and offers advisory and technical support to teachers in socio-psychopedagogical matters. It coordinates with tutors and external professionals in intervention cases. It aims to prevent maladjustments and school failure and to identify learning difficulties early to put recovery plans in place. It promotes a holistic approach to education by addressing both academic and emotional needs within the school community.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Lope de Vega Language School is the only Official Cambridge English Exam Preparation Centre in Benidorm and the Marina Baixa. The school offers English classes at various levels for both enrolled students and external learners to support successful Cambridge exam outcomes. All students of the Lope de Vega Language School receive timely information about Cambridge exam convocations. Cambridge ESOL certificates assess reading, listening, writing and speaking, and exams are administered at the Lope de Vega International School. Students begin taking Cambridge exams from third grade onward (Young Learners). Open enrollment for Cambridge official exams runs from October 23 to November 18, with the start of the preparation classes around November 17; exam dates include Starters, Movers, Flyers, and higher-level certificates (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE).	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Inclusion and Wellbeing Department provides broad support to promote students' wellbeing and personal development, including a Plan for Values Formation and a Center Convivencia Plan to foster a safe and respectful school environment. The department coordinates orientation for studies and careers, supports families, and works with teachers to strengthen social and emotional development. The Parents School and ongoing family guidance help extend wellbeing principles beyond the classroom. The department aims to prevent difficulties by early identification of needs, supports the academic and personal growth of students, and promotes spiritual formation within the community. It operates as an integrated part of the school's broader wellbeing strategy, reinforcing a healthy, inclusive culture across all activities.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Center runs an Inclusion and Wellbeing program that safeguards students by providing a support service to pupils, families and tutors and by guiding the educational process with a focus on safety, inclusion and well-being. The department's objectives include preventing maladjustments and ensuring a safe, respectful school climate, early detection of difficulties, and coordination with tutors and external professionals for intervention when needed. The Center's Convivencia Plan and ongoing parental engagement (Escuela de Padres) are central to safeguarding, as is the advisory support offered to families and the school leadership to promote a protective and supportive environment for all students.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Facilities overview: Lope de Vega International School has a 25,000 m² campus in a privileged area of Benidorm, 1.5 km from the sea, integrating spaces for academics and school life (classrooms, library, dining hall and cafeteria), plus outdoor areas such as the eco-garden. The campus also includes a residence/boarding facility with single and double rooms and rest and study areas, and a sports complex equipped for multiple disciplines, with a gym, swimming pool, and dedicated areas such as tennis and paddle tennis courts and an 8-a-side football pitch, enabling year-round activities and events.	Facilities overview The LFIA campus is located at Villa Marcos on a 20-hectare site in a quiet residential area near the beach. The campus provides modern, comprehensive facilities that support personal and professional development through active pedagogy. It includes classrooms, science laboratories, computer laboratories, a media library for kindergarten and primary, a CDI, and a library. The campus also features a sports center, an indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, football pitches, an athletics track, a climbing wall, a cafeteria-dining hall, and a meeting room. It is designed to support learning through experimentation and a wide range of activities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports facilities include a sports complex with a gym, swimming pool, tennis and paddle tennis courts, and an 8-a-side football pitch, supporting a variety of activities and events throughout the year.	Sports facilities The campus offers extensive sports facilities to support physical education and student life. It includes a sports hall, an indoor pool, basketball courts, football pitches, and an athletics track. A climbing wall and a multipurpose hall provide additional spaces for indoor activities. A cafeteria/dining area and a meeting room are on site to support daily life around sports and study.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms are provided for instructional activities. The library supports study and research. The campus includes dining facilities (a dining hall and a cafeteria) for student meals. Outdoor spaces such as the eco-garden are part of the on-site environment.	Academic facilities The campus provides modern science laboratories and computer laboratories for hands-on learning. There is a physics laboratory, as well as a media center for kindergarten and primary, and a CDI (documentation and information center) alongside a library. There are dedicated classrooms and spaces for both primary and secondary education to support active pedagogy with a range of materials and tools. The facilities are designed to facilitate experimentation and collaborative learning across subjects.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include a Debates club and a Youth Volunteers program. The Debates club develops argumentation and public speaking, while the Youth Volunteers program promotes community service and social responsibility.	Extra curricular facilities All students from kindergarten to secondary can participate in a wide range of after-school activities organized by Mundosport and Solid'Artes. Mundosport runs sports, dance, and music, with 12 years' experience and about 50 professionals; many activities are taught in French, Spanish, and English, and summer camps are offered. Solid'Artes provides arts activities such as painting, sculpture, and drawing. Activities for primary and secondary students include sports stars (judo, tennis, football, basketball, chess), movement activities (dance, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, classical dance), artists (BarroLab ceramics, Crea Peques in English), and culture and personal development (storytelling and games in French/English, emotional intelligence), as well as English for Kids.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Four generations have led Lope de Vega International School, dedicating themselves to improving this international educational institution, where the transmission of traditional values has long stood as a solid foundation of innovation. Since its beginnings in 1956, the school has stood out for its innovative character, its educational methodology, and its leadership in pedagogical advances, especially in language teaching, personal development, integration of sports, and daily health. It also develops the skills necessary to achieve the motivation and inspiration that lead to excellence. The school is owned and operated by Centro de Estudios Lope de Vega International School S.A.U.	History The Lycée Français International d'Alicante opened its doors in 1962 in a modest building on Calle San Vicente in central Alicante. Five years later, the iconic building on Avenida de la Albufereta was completed and housed thousands of students there until 2005. In 2005, the Lycée moved to El Campello, where a campus on more than 20 hectares accommodates over 1,300 students aged 3 to 18 each year. The new campus was renamed LFIA Pierre Deschamps in honor of the founder of the Mission laïque française and includes a semi-Olympic indoor pool, a sports center, basketball courts, an athletics track, a football field, a media center and a library, cafeterias, an assembly hall, multipurpose rooms, an infirmary, and laboratories for science and technology.
Community	Community As an international school, we cover all stages (Infant, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato and Ciclos Formativos). Our objective is to promote academic and personal success for every student, offering a comprehensive and personalized education in a multicultural and dynamic environment. The campus spans 25,000 m² in Benidorm, 1,500 meters from the sea, with spaces for academics and student life (classrooms, library, dining hall and cafeteria) as well as outdoor spaces such as the ecohuerto. The facilities include on-site residence/boarding and a sports complex with a gym, swimming pool, tennis and paddle courts, and a football pitch, enabling year-round activities. Open Day on March 25, 2026, and ongoing events such as Ecosystems in Action, Debates Club and Jóvenes solidarios enrich the school community.	Community Students are central at LFIA Alicante. Learners are positioned as protagonists of their own learning, and the school provides resources for every stage of their education to ensure an engaging and meaningful experience. In secondary and the baccalaureate, students may represent their peers in consultative bodies such as the School Council and the Establishment Council to identify and address daily difficulties. The CVL (Conseil pour la Vie Lycéenne) is a forum for dialogue between students and the educational community, where issues related to life at the center are discussed and proposals are presented to the center council. Topics include study organization and the school calendar, center projects and internal rules, canteen issues, organization of language exchanges and cultural trips, orientation information, health, hygiene and safety, and the organization of sports, cultural, and extracurricular activities. Delegates: each level elects two main delegates and two substitutes; delegates serve as the voice of the students to teachers and staff and help maintain class cohesion. The Student Delegates Council meets once a year, and at the first meeting two representatives to the Center Council are elected. Students are also represented in other councils and commissions. NUMAD: since 2012, LFIA participates in NUMAD (Nations Unies Madrid), a three‑day Model United Nations held in Madrid, with roles including delegates, ambassadors, secretary‑general, commission presidents, secretaries, and journalists. CSLFIA: The LFIA Solidarity Club (CSLFIA) was founded in October 2018 by students Laura Filíu Pastor and Alberto Bianchi Santonja to assist the community and raise awareness of global issues through humanitarian and environmental projects. The club is open to all students from Sixth Form to the end of secondary, as well as teachers, and is supported by the CPE, school leadership, and CDI librarians. Contact via Instagram @clubsolidaire.lfia or clubsolidairelfia@gmail.com. A quote: “Many small people in small places, doing small things can change the world.”
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Lycée has two parent associations: APA (Association des Parents d'Élèves) and ALI (Association Liste Indépendante). They work for the well‑being of students in all areas and participate actively in school life through various bodies, including school and establishment councils and class councils, and they assist families in preparing scholarship applications (French) and the solidarity fund (Spanish). They are involved in Madrid scholarship commissions to advocate for parents and contribute to events such as the Christmas party (Primary), Carnival, the cohabitation festival, and other activities requiring parent involvement. The boards of the parent associations are composed of volunteer parents, and all parents are welcome to participate. Election results for the 2025‑2026 school year are published. ALI was created in 2020 to represent families within a network of ALIs in Spain and around the world, providing greater influence with French and Spanish institutions; contact details include an ALI dossier page, Facebook, and email. APE is the longstanding LFIA Parents' Association; it is a non‑profit organization of parent volunteers whose mission is to promote a solidaristic school with quality teaching, improve daily life at the school, and oversee tuition. Dossiers for APE 2021/2022 are available, with contact options via their website, Facebook, and email.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The international project centers on language learning with Spanish and English, and French is introduced from Year 1 of ESO. Language levels are certified through official examinations from Cambridge University, l'Alliance Française, and the Instituto Cervantes. The school uses active methodologies that promote autonomy, discovery, critical thinking, and teamwork, linking learning to the surrounding environment. In Secondary Education, students use iPads in the first year and Chromebooks in the remaining years, and in Bachillerato each student provides their own computer to work autonomously.	Academic & intellectual Techno Kids offers robotics activities to develop problem-solving and technical thinking. Emotional intelligence programs are provided under Culture and Development to build socio-emotional skills, while many activities are taught in French, Spanish, and English to support language-based cognitive growth.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Mathematics Project uses new teaching dynamics and materials created by teachers to present mathematics in a relatable way, making it one of the more popular subjects with positive results. In Bachillerato, music, art, and theatre are part of the program.	Arts & creative Artistic activities include BarroLab ceramics and Travaux Manuels crafts, led by Solid'Artes. Theatre and music are offered through group guitar and individual music lessons, with Crea Peques contributing arts in English.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The international project includes language learning in Spanish, English, and French from the start; language levels are certified by Cambridge University, Alliance Française, and Instituto Cervantes. The exchanges and short- and long-term stays at European schools strengthen these linguistic aims and foster European citizenship and autonomy. Secondary students participate in the Erasmus+ program and can begin Dual Bachillerato, enabling a dual qualification in Spanish Bachillerato and the United States.	Cultural & language Students learn in French, English, and Spanish from age two, with a goal of reaching level C1 in the three languages. Many activities are taught in three languages, including Contes et Jeux in French and English, and English for Kids.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Infant education is bilingual (English and Spanish) with 70% of classes taught in English, learned naturally through the UK literacy approach (Phonics, Read&Write Inc.) so five-year-olds can read and write in English. The Infant project and the language plan are built on five active principles, based on executive brain functions to support effective learning. Extracurricular offerings include clubs such as Debates and Jóvenes Solidarios, complemented by a program that emphasizes critical and creative thinking, ICT use, values education, and experiential activities.	Social & hobbies After-school activities include sports such as Judo, Tennis, Football, Basketball, and Chess, along with dance and other movement activities. Arts and personal development options include BarroLab ceramics, Travaux Manuels crafts, theatre, group guitar, and emotional intelligence sessions.
Community & service	Community & service The Inclusion and Wellbeing Department provides support to students, families, and tutors to foster the full development of each student's personality according to their abilities and interests. Its activities include support for the learning process, the Academic and Career Orientation Plan, and the Values Education Plan, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists and external specialists.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership-oriented opportunities include Debates and Jóvenes Solidarios clubs as part of the school's clubs program, encouraging student initiative and social engagement. The European exchanges and Erasmus+ participation further develop student autonomy, citizenship, and cross-cultural collaboration, alongside dual Bachillerato pathways that broaden post-secondary options.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides extensive sports facilities across roughly 25,000 square meters, with 16 sports programs and a comprehensive offering of specialized sports training. The campus frequently hosts major events at federative and international levels. Facilities include a residence, classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, and an eco-garden, supporting physical, social, and environmental wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and fitness activities are organized by Mundosport, covering sports, dance, and music, supporting physical wellbeing. Yoga and emotional intelligence activities promote mental wellbeing and self-awareness.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish and English are taught in Primary Education; French is introduced from 1st ESO. Language progress can be certified through official examinations by Cambridge University, Trinity College London, and the Instituto Cervantes. The school is an Official Examination Centre for the Instituto Cervantes. The international program includes language exchanges and Erasmus+ activities.	Language provision Languages taught: French, Spanish and English from age 2; Valencian is offered in secondary; German and Latin are available as optional languages. Official language certifications are available: DELF/DALF (French), Cambridge English, DELE (Spanish), Goethe-Institut certificates, and Valencian certification. The language programme is CECRL-aligned and culminates in a Baccalauréat certificate.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Primary Education is taught in Spanish and English, with all areas of learning conveyed in both languages. British immersion with native teachers is used in Primary Education, and Secondary Education and Bachillerato also feature British immersion with native teachers. Language progress can be certified through internationally recognized external examinations offered by Trinity College London, Cambridge University, or the Instituto Cervantes, and the school is an Official Examination Centre for the Instituto Cervantes.	Bilingual teaching Plurilingual from age 2. The school teaches French, English and Spanish, with native or bilingual teachers for each language. Students learn other subjects in different languages from the early years of preschool.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs British immersion with native teachers is used in Primary Education. Secondary Education and Bachillerato also feature British immersion with native teachers. From 1st ESO, French is introduced as part of the language program.	Immersion programs An EMILE approach is used to teach some subjects in foreign languages from the start. In primary, 4 hours per week are spent on Spanish language and social sciences in Spanish, with other courses taught in that language. In secondary, 3–4 hours per week are taught in English under immersion, with the option of a European Section offering extra English. The programme aims to reach C1 in French, Spanish and English by the end of lycée, and English certification (B2–C1) is available through the curriculum.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Request information and schedule an interview. Families interested in enrolling must contact Lope de Vega International School to request information and arrange a personal interview. The interview introduces the educational project and facilities and collects information about the student. For students who do not speak Spanish, a DELE language immersion commitment may be required as part of the admission process. 2. Attend the interview with the student. The interview is conducted with the student and family to understand expectations and values and to evaluate compatibility with the school's educational approach. If additional support is needed, a meeting with the Inclusion and Wellbeing Team may be arranged. 3. Deliver the latest academic reports and language information. The family must submit the latest academic report with comments on the student's competencies. Language proficiency in the language of instruction will be assessed if necessary, and any official language certifications (Cambridge, TOEFL, DELF, etc.) will be considered. 4. Await admission confirmation. The center will inform families whether the student has been accepted based on availability of places in the requested course and other criteria. 5. Upon acceptance, provide the required documentation. Deliver the necessary documentation (passport, NIE, visa if foreign) and, where required, medical insurance; sign the admission agreement where applicable. 6. Pay the place reservation deposit. After providing the documentation, pay the seat reservation deposit to secure the student's place.	Admissions Open House Days; Reserve a place; Enrollment; Request an online appointment; We are always available to meet with you on any topic.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers sibling discounts on tuition: 5% for the second child, 30% for the third child, and 100% for the fourth child and all subsequent children.	Scholarships Eduardo, a scholarship student funded by the French Ministry.
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