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IB Curriculum International Schools in Spain

Compare 106 IB Curriculum international schools in Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 9,497), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
106
Curricula
30
Average annual fee
EUR 10,583
Fee range
EUR 500 – 40,180
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (93 schools)
Average school size
800 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Mas Camarena International School
Oldest
Colegio Internacional de Sevilla - San Francisco de Paula (1885)
With boarding
20
About international schools in Spain

IB-curriculum international schools in Spain most commonly offer one or more IB programmes - the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) - with the Diploma Programme widely available across the country. Instruction is frequently delivered in English, often within bilingual models that also teach Spanish and, in regions with co-official languages, Catalan, Basque or Galician; most schools provide language-support for newcomers. Published tuition varies substantially by city and school type: many fee-paying IB schools charge in the mid-range of several thousand euros per year while larger or boarding schools publish fees well into the tens of thousands, and families should budget separately for entry or registration fees, meals, transport and examination costs. Admissions follow each school’s own calendar (open days and applications commonly run in the months before a September start), popular year groups can fill 12 - 18 months ahead and mid-year entry is often possible if places and paperwork are available.

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37 international schools in Madrid

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18 international schools in Barcelona

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8 international schools in Málaga

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7 international schools in Valencia

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6 international schools in Alicante

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4 international schools in Las Palmas

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3 international schools in Mallorca

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3 international schools in A Coruña

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3 international schools in Seville

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3 international schools in Vigo

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2 international schools in Castellón

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2 international schools in Asturias

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1 international school in Toledo

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1 international school in Granada

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1 international school in Bilbao

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1 international school in Lanzarote

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1 international school in Ibiza

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1 international school in Cádiz

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1 international school in Almería

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1 international school in Tarragona

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1 international school in Zaragoza

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1 international school in Córdoba

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FAQs for Spain

Which IB programmes will I find in Spain and what ages do they cover?
You will commonly find the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early and primary years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for 16 - 19-year-olds; a small number of schools also offer the Career-related Programme (CP). Programmes may be offered individually or as a continuous PYP→MYP→DP pathway, so check each school’s authorised programme list.
What language(s) of instruction should I expect?
Most international IB schools in Spain use English as the main medium of instruction, often alongside structured Spanish lessons and additional support for learners of English or Spanish; in autonomous communities with a co-official language (for example Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia) schools commonly include that regional language in the timetable. Models vary from English-medium schools that teach Spanish as a subject to trilingual schools that split substantial teaching time across languages, so review a school’s language policy and EAL/Spanish provision.
How much does an IB international school in Spain typically cost?
Published tuition fees vary widely by region and school level; many fee-paying IB schools fall in the mid-range of several thousand euros per year, common midpoints are around €6,000 - €15,000, while some larger day or boarding schools publish fees above €20,000. Expect additional compulsory or optional costs for registration/enrolment deposits, school meals, transport, uniforms, external exam charges and extracurricular activities when budgeting.
When should I apply and can I join mid-year?
International schools in Spain run their own admissions calendars rather than the regional public-school window; families aiming for September places typically begin enquiries and visits in the academic year before and submit formal applications in the months leading up to a September start, with popular year groups often filling a year or more ahead. Mid-year entry is routinely possible at many schools if places exist, but availability depends on year group, paperwork (school reports, references, ID) and language support needs, so contact schools early to discuss timing.
Will the IB Diploma be accepted for entry to Spanish universities?
Yes, the IB Diploma is recognised for access to Spanish universities; students from foreign systems normally obtain the credential or equivalence issued through the UNED process (UNEDasiss) or follow the university-specific instructions to calculate an admission grade. Families should check individual university entry rules (and any requirements for subject-specific prerequisites) and plan the necessary paperwork well before university application deadlines.