Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca - Pre School vs Vallemar International School

	S Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca - Pre School Alicante, Spain	V Vallemar International School Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €3,850 - 6,045	Fees / year €4,890 - 7,390
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 2025
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in a serene residential area of Orihuela on the Costa Blanca, Spain.	Location Vallemar International School is located at Partida Muixara s/n, first roundabout, third exit, 03530 La Nucía, Alicante, Spain. The school offers two bus routes with stops in Villajoyosa, Benidorm, La Nucía, Calpe, Altea, Alfaz del Pi, and other points in the area. Public bus lines 016 and 018 (Benidorm – La Nucía) stop near the school.
Stages	Stages Preschool to high school (ages 3–18).	Stages Infant Education (Ages 1–5) with First Cycle (Ages 1–3) and Second Cycle (Ages 3–5); Primary Education; Secondary Education; Bachillerato (Baccalaureate).
School type	School type Private international school following Swedish standards; instruction in Spanish and English from year 1.	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Three nationalities represented: Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Personalized support for students.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Sweden	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Vallemar International School provides two school routes with stops in Villajoyosa, Benidorm, La Nucía, Calpe, Altea, Alfaz del Pi and other strategic points in the area. Public bus lines 016 and 018 (Benidorm – La Nucía) stop near the school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Enrollment fee - New-student enrollment (pago de matrícula) is a one-time, non‑refundable charge paid when first registering a pupil. - Fees: EUR 500 for the first child; EUR 290 for the second child; EUR 180 for the third child; from the fourth child consult administration. Tuition fees (monthly and annual) by year group — current academic year (2025/2026) - Education Infantil (1º–3º EI, ages ≈ 3–6): EUR 450 per month — Annual total (10 monthly instalments): EUR 4,500. - Educación Primaria (1º–6º EP, ages ≈ 6–12): EUR 600 per month — Annual total (10 monthly instalments): EUR 6,000. - Educación Secundaria (1º–4º ESO, ages ≈ 12–16): EUR 700 per month — Annual total (10 monthly instalments): EUR 7,000. - Bachillerato (1º–2º Bach, ages ≈ 16–18): EUR 700 per month (as shown for current published schedule) — Annual total (10 monthly instalments): EUR 7,000. Other recurring costs and per-use services - School meals (comedor): EUR 159 (monthly plan); single-meal ticket: EUR 14 per ticket. - Transportation (school bus): EUR 150 per month (consult routes with administration). - After-school nursery/guardería: morning service EUR 66 (monthly); afternoon service EUR 55 (monthly); single-day guardería EUR 10. Tarifa indicada como mensual donde corresponde. - General fees (gastos generales): EUR 390 per year. This charge is listed separately as an annual amount. - Educational materials and textbooks: the school provides required materials and books as part of the annual package; specific additional charges for materials or digital resources may be applied separately and billed at the times indicated in the tariffs document. Discounts - Sibling discounts on tuition (applied to the teaching/tuition element): second child typically receives 5% discount and third child 15% discount; discounts for the fourth child are handled by the administration (consult). - Annual-payment early-payment discounts: a percentage discount applies to families who pay annually — published examples include a higher discount for payment before mid‑June and a smaller discount for payments made in a later early‑payment window; exact percentage tiers and payment cutoff dates are published in the school's tariff document. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school bills the academic year as a total amount divided into 10 equal monthly instalments, paid from September through June, due between the 1st and the 5th of each month. Late or returned payments may incur bank charges payable by the family. - Reservation of place (pago de reserva): a payment is made in February and March as a place reservation; that payment is then deducted from the September and October instalments for the following academic year. Boarding fees - No boarding/hostel fees are listed; the published tariffs cover day-school services (tuition, comedor, transporte, guardería). Boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule. Refund information - The enrollment/matrícula charge paid when first registering a pupil is explicitly described as non‑refundable. No other broad refund policy is detailed in the published tariff document; specific refund cases or conditions are handled according to the school's administrative rules. Fee payment options (methods) - The tariff document specifies payment timing and instalment structure but does not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit/debit card) in the published fee sheet. Families should confirm available payment methods with the school's administration.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Nutritious meals are prepared by the school chef.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership Begoña Mendez is the CEO of Vallemar International School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Vallemar International School offers four educational stages: Early Childhood Education (ages 1–5), Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Bachillerato. The program follows an international, project-based approach that integrates knowledge, language and culture and emphasizes active, meaningful learning with autonomy and close guidance. The mission and philosophy emphasize forming a way of thinking, curiosity, responsibility, and the ability to interpret complex realities, with personalized support across the journey. English is the main vehicle of instruction in about 75% of subjects, Spanish structures about 20% of the curriculum, and French is taught as an additional subject. The campus uses flexible, open spaces with laboratories, a technology room and art spaces, and includes a dining hall and sports facilities to support practical and balanced learning. The school is located in the Ciudad Deportiva Camilo Cano in La Nucía, Alicante, enabling education and sport to be integrated as part of daily learning.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio High teacher density.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Talent in Motion is Vallemar's official sports extension, integrating sport as a core part of the school's educational model. The program promotes holistic development by combining academic and athletic excellence and provides opportunities to access clubs and federated teams through the Camilo Cano Sports City. It fosters discipline, effort, cooperation and respect as core values, forming balanced individuals who apply sport learnings to daily life.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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.	Social & emotional learning The school has close and constant educational support. Individual rhythms are respected; self-esteem is reinforced, and personal responsibility is encouraged. The environment uses open spaces and flexible furniture to foster participation, concentration and interaction.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a psychopedagogical office to support learners' needs. There is also a medical department on site to support student wellbeing.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The curriculum follows Swedish standards with instruction in Spanish and English from year 1.	English as an additional language English is the main language of instruction, present in about 75% of subjects. Spanish structures around 20% of the curriculum. French is taught as a subject.
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.	Mental wellbeing The school has a psychopedagogical office and a medical department on site to support student wellbeing. Movement, wellbeing and physical activity are essential parts of the educational process.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides a safe and welcoming environment.	Safeguarding The normative framework governs coexistence, daily functioning and academic life, ensuring a safe and orderly environment aligned with the school's project. It guides relationships between students, families and staff to foster a climate of trust.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview Vallemar International School is located at Partida Muixara s/n, (1st roundabout, 3rd exit) in La Nucía, Alicante, inside Ciudad Deportiva Camilo Cano. The educational environment uses open architecture connected to the outdoors, with every classroom opening to the exterior and spaces integrated inside and outside. The furniture adapts to each educational stage and learning style, with modular and flexible elements that allow reconfiguring spaces to support participation, concentration and interaction. The campus includes a dining hall, a football pitch and a basketball court, a children's zone, and spaces for practical and creative learning such as a laboratory, a technology classroom and an art classroom. It also has changing rooms, a psychopedagogical office and a medical department integrated into daily school life to guarantee close, ongoing support. The location directly links Vallemar to Ciudad Deportiva Camilo Cano, enabling use of grass football fields, an athletics track, basketball courts, and tennis and paddle tennis courts for Physical Education. This direct connection to sports infrastructure broadens learning beyond the classroom and supports movement, well-being and the educational process.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school is integrated into Ciudad Deportiva Camilo Cano and uses its sports facilities for Physical Education, including grass football pitches, an athletics track, basketball courts, and tennis and paddle tennis courts.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school provides a laboratory, a technology classroom and an art classroom to support practical and creative learning. The spaces feature modular and flexible furniture that allows reconfiguring the environment to suit different activities and learning stages. All spaces are designed to have a clear educational purpose and to support the school's coherent educational model.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include Dance and Ballet, Football, English lessons, Violin, Storytelling and Theatre, Arts, Table Tennis, Robotics, and Study Hall. Activities begin on Monday, 20 October. Language of instruction for extracurricular activities varies by stage: from age 3, activities are conducted in Spanish; for pupils aged 4 and 5, Violin and Storytelling are delivered in English, while the rest are in Spanish; in Primary Education, Violin and English are taught in English while other activities are in Spanish; in Secondary Education, all extracurricular activities are conducted in Spanish. All sports activities across the stages are conducted in Spanish.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History —
Community	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.	Community Open Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m., with prior registration through the school website. The school invites visitors to tour the facilities and classrooms and to see how students work in each stage through real projects and meaningful learning experiences. The school is a bilingual and international educational center in La Nucía, Alicante. The school builds tomorrow's vision by accompanying processes, respecting rhythms, and creating a living, intentional educational model where academic excellence, an international outlook, and personal development advance together.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Early Childhood (ages 1–5) is a safe, stimulating environment where learning arises from relationships, exploration, and respect for each child's pace. Primary education offers active, meaningful learning that consolidates knowledge and develops autonomy with close support. Secondary education provides a demanding yet close learning environment that strengthens critical thinking, personal autonomy, and academic development. Bachillerato offers a rigorous, purpose‑driven program that develops strategic thinking, academic autonomy, and university preparation, with an integrated emphasis on knowledge, language, and international culture.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Creativity opens space for personal expression and artistic sensitivity. Through music, art, drama, or dance, students express emotions, explore ideas, and gain confidence. Creativity also fosters flexible thinking and the ability to imagine innovative solutions.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language Vallemar uses a clearly international approach, with English as the main vehicular language, present in about 75% of subjects, coexisting with Spanish which structures about 20% of the curriculum. French is taught as a subject to strengthen communicative competence and broaden cultural horizons. Mastery of multiple languages is viewed as a tool to interpret the world, build judgment, and function confidently in international academic and professional contexts.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities across sports, arts, music, and robotics. From age 3, activities are conducted in Spanish; for ages 4 and 5, Violin and Storytelling are delivered in English while other activities remain in Spanish. In Primary Education, Violin and English are taught in English, with other activities in Spanish. In Secondary Education, all extracurricular activities are conducted in Spanish, and sports are taught in Spanish.
Community & service	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.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Talent in Motion is Vallemar International School's official sports extension, designed to blend academic and athletic development. It promotes holistic growth by combining academic excellence with high‑level sport, developing physical, mental, and emotional skills. The program provides structured, high‑quality opportunities to access federated clubs and elite training, fostering discipline, effort, cooperation, respect, and commitment as core values. It aims to position students to succeed in both school and broader sporting environments.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Talent in Motion emphasizes physical, mental, and emotional development within a safe, high‑quality environment. It promotes discipline, effort, cooperation, and a sense of belonging to a community, supporting students in achieving balance between body and mind and in applying learned values to daily life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English is the vehicular language of learning, with Spanish forming part of the curriculum and French taught as an additional language.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and Spanish from year 1.	Bilingual teaching English is the main language of instruction; French is taught as a subject; Spanish coexists and structures around 20% of the curriculum.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Real immersion in English is integrated across most curricular areas; the language is used as a learning tool in real situations, complemented by collaborative projects and experiences.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Contact us to express interest in a specific educational stage by using the Contáctanos form. The form asks for the full name of the student, date of birth, the guardian's name, the guardian's email, a phone number, and a message; there is a field to choose the Academic Year of interest (Curso 2025-2026 or Curso 2026-2027). The team will contact you to provide information that best fits your family. 2. Attend Open Day 2026 on Saturday March 28, 2026. The Open Day is open to families interested in any stage of our education; the focus will be on Infant Education (1º Ciclo 1-3 años) and (2º Ciclo 3-5 años) as the starting point of the educational project; Families interested in Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato can also visit; The day helps observe and understand how the educational experience is built from the start, with coherence, purpose and a shared vision. 3. Place reservation and next steps. The place reservation is handled in advance and transparently, guaranteeing planning for the next academic year with security and foresight. Contact our Secretariat to resolve any questions, obtain information, or receive personalized guidance.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Sibling discounts are offered and there are annual payment options. The fees reflect a model that includes more than teaching, covering services such as school nursing, the psychopedagogical cabinet, the orientation department, accident and civil liability insurance, a library, and secretariat services. The school also provides educational materials and books for each stage, as well as digital resources aligned with the pedagogical model.
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