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International Schools in Alicante, Spain

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About international schools in Alicante, Spain

The Alicante province and the Costa Blanca corridor have a high concentration of bilingual and international schools, so families can usually find British, International Baccalaureate (IB), French and Spanish-national pathways within reasonable commuting distance. Instruction is commonly English-medium or bilingual English - Spanish, although schools in the Valencian Community also teach Valencian alongside Spanish and some institutions provide French, German or other language sections. Annual tuition on the Costa Blanca varies by curriculum, campus and age but typically ranges roughly from €4,000 to €14,000 a year, with additional one-off enrolment deposits and optional extras such as transport, meals and school trips. Applications are accepted year-round, but for popular year groups it is normal to apply several months - and sometimes a year or more - ahead of a September start; most schools charge an application fee and a separate matriculation deposit and will ask for visits, testing or interviews as part of the admission process.

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At a glance 27 schools · avg fee EUR 7,239
Schools listed
27
Curricula
22
Average annual fee
EUR 7,239
Fee range
EUR 500 – 20,000
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (15 schools)
Average school size
534 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée Français International d'Alicante Pierre Deschamps
Oldest
Lope de Vega International School (1956)
With boarding
3
View by curriculum (5)
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FAQs for Spain

Which curricula will my child be able to follow in Alicante and how do they differ?
You will commonly encounter the English National (British) curriculum, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Spanish national curriculum and several European-style or national curricula (for example French or Scandinavian models). British schools typically lead to IGCSEs and A-levels or equivalent, the IB offers internationally standardised programmes from Primary through Diploma, and Spanish schools follow the national stages that feed into ESO and Bachillerato; bilingual schools mix national and international elements to support multilingual outcomes.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition varies by school, age and curriculum but on the Costa Blanca many international and bilingual schools publish typical annual fees in the region of about €4,000 - €14,000; early-years places are generally at the lower end and sixth-form/boarding or highly resourced campuses at the higher end. Expect additional costs such as an application fee, a one-off enrolment (matrícula) deposit, school transport, lunches, uniform and activity or residential trip charges when planning your household budget.
When should we apply and what is the admissions rhythm?
Schools accept applications throughout the year, but because the academic year runs roughly from early September to late June many families aim to complete admissions steps several months before September; for in-demand year groups it is common to apply 6 - 12 months ahead and sometimes earlier. Most schools ask for an application form and fee at submission, then invite assessments, interviews or trial days and request a separate enrolment deposit if a place is offered.
What ages are covered and what are the compulsory schooling rules in Spain?
International schools on the Costa Blanca commonly cover early years (from nursery), primary and secondary through to sixth form, so you can usually find provision from age 3 up to 18. In the Spanish national system formal compulsory education runs from about age 6 to 16, with pre-school (educación infantil) available before age 6 and post-16 options such as Bachillerato or vocational routes.
If our child doesn’t speak Spanish, what language support can we expect?
Many international and bilingual schools provide EAL/ESL (English as an additional language) support, intensive language induction groups and dual-language programmes to help non-Spanish speakers integrate academically and socially. In the Valencian Community schools will often also include Valencian language learning as part of the curriculum, and larger international providers typically advertise structured language support and immersion pathways for newcomers.
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