International Curriculum International Schools in Spain

International-curriculum schools in Spain are defined more by the programmes they teach than by a single legal category: many follow the International Baccalaureate, British pathways (IGCSEs and A-levels), American high-school diplomas or other national systems (French, German, etc.), and you will find this mix most strongly in Madrid, Barcelona and coastal expat hubs. Most are English-medium or bilingual schools that also teach Spanish as a second language, and in regions such as Catalonia schools commonly offer Catalan tuition or language support alongside English and Spanish. Fees vary a lot by city and by the age of the child - a minority of schools charge under €5,000 a year, many private international schools cluster in the roughly €6,000 - €15,000 range and a smaller group charge €15,000+ with additional compulsory charges for enrolment, meals, transport and exam fees. Admissions follow a September academic intake but popular schools manage places, assessments and waiting lists year-round, so families normally start enquiring several months (and sometimes a year) before the planned start date.