Edited by Giulia Ceccon · Chief Marketing Officer
International schools in Spain offer a broad mix of curricula - most commonly British (IGCSE/A-level), the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and a smaller number of American, French and German programmes - and are concentrated in Madrid, Barcelona and the main coastal expat hubs. Instruction is frequently in English, with Spanish and regional languages (for example Catalan) commonly taught or used alongside language-support classes for non-native pupils. Published tuition varies widely by city and school level but commonly runs from roughly €6,000 to €28,000 a year; parents should also budget for one-off enrolment fees, meals, transport, uniforms and extras. Admissions tend to centre on a September intake, with assessments, interviews or language tests during the autumn and winter and mid-year places offered where space permits; relocating families should check language provision, university recognition of the diploma and any residency/visa documentation required.
Compare 175 international schools in Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 10,374), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 175 international schools in Spain covering 30 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (97), Cambridge IGCSE (58), IB (DP) (50), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (45), Cambridge A Levels (41). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Spain runs from about EUR 300 to EUR 44,359, averaging roughly EUR 10,374. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Spain run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
21 of the 175 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in Spain we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
