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Elian's British School of La Nucía

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,600 - 13,491
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 710
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, German, English
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Elian's British School of La Nucía is a private international school in Alicante serving ages 1 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum with bilingual English immersion and Spanish core subjects, and offers Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma as part of its curriculum. The school is affiliated with the British Dukes Education family and operates as an IB World School authorised to deliver the IB Diploma. Classrooms total 53, all air‑conditioned and equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards; spaces are dedicated to art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. The Early Years environment emphasizes language development, while Primary and Secondary extend bilingual education and homologation to Spanish standards. A well‑stocked library serves English, Spanish and other languages. The campus features a beach volleyball court, the one in the province, and a dedicated Music School and 360º Educational Strategy with Student Council opportunities.

Avinguda el Copet, 5, 03530 La Nucia, Alicante, Spain

The Essentials

Elian's British School of La Nucía has 710 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Av. El Copet, 5 - 03530 La Nucía (Alicante). The school is located in La Nucía, Alicante, Spain. A bus service connects Calpe to Villajoyosa. The school is part of the Dukes Education family of schools.

Stages
Early years; Primary; Secondary; Baccalaureate (IB Diploma). The school serves ages 1 to 18.

Type
Private international British school following the English National Curriculum, with English immersion and bilingual provision including compulsory Spanish subjects and additional languages.

Country affiliation
British affiliation through the English National Curriculum; part of the Dukes Education family.

School day structure
School hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; classes run from 8:45 AM to 4:10 PM.

Bus service
Bus routes cover areas from Calpe to Villajoyosa.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is used. Students may participate in extracurricular activities in the uniform they wear that day; trainers or specific clothes may be required for certain activities as indicated by the supervisor.

Food Options
A three-course hot meal is served; vegetarian and halal options are available; menus are adapted for allergies; meals are prepared on-site using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Governance and Ownership
Part of the Dukes Education family of schools; the school is a member of the Dukes Education group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Elian's British School of La Nucía ranges from EUR 5,600 to EUR 13,491 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A registration / application fee is required as part of the enrolment paperwork; proof of payment of the registration fee is listed among the documents required to complete registration.

- The school does not publish a public numeric amount for the registration/application fee on its public fees page.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No published schedule of tuition fees by year group or per term is available on the school's public fees page or related downloadable materials; specific annual or per-term tuition amounts for Early Years, Primary, Secondary or IB (Years 12–13) are not published publicly. Because no fee table or figures are published, per-term and per-year numeric amounts cannot be provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school states that enrolment is open year-round and that a registration fee is required at enrolment, but no public billing schedule (for example, whether tuition is billed annually, termly or by instalments) or detailed payment terms are published on the public fees page.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Elian's British School of La Nucía is a day school (co‑educational day school); there is no published boarding provision. Therefore there are no boarding fees applicable for this campus.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniform: the school uses an external uniform supplier and a uniform portal is linked for families; uniform costs are therefore charged separately but exact uniform price lists are not published on the school's public fees page.

- School transport: a school bus service covering routes from Calpe to Villajoyosa is provided; the existence of bus routes is stated but specific bus fares or how transport is billed are not published on the public fees page.

- Meals, extracurricular activities, external exam fees and summer school: these services are offered (summer school and extracurricular activities are listed), but specific charges for meals, clubs, instrumental lessons, examination entry fees or summer school pricing are not published on the public fees page or downloadable materials.

Refund information

- No public fee refund policy, refund schedule or published rules for returning registration/tuition payments is available on the school's public fees page; no numeric refund terms are publicly listed.

Fee payment options

- The school's public fees page does not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, direct debit/SEPA, or bank transfer) or the bank account details used for fee payments.

Brief summary for parents

- The school requires a registration/application fee at enrolment, operates as a day school with school transport and an external uniform supplier, and offers additional services such as summer school and extracurricular activities. Specific numeric amounts for application fees, tuition (per term or per year), transport, uniform, boarding (not applicable), refund rules, billing schedule and accepted payment methods are not published on the school's public fees page or in the school's publicly available materials. Because those fee amounts and formal billing terms are not published, per-year and per-term fee figures and formal payment schedules cannot be provided here.
Academics

Elian's British School of La Nucía teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
British curriculum with English immersion forms the core of the school's education for ages 1-18. English Immersion combines the British curriculum with Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian, with programmes adapted to each stage. Early Years (1-5) offers bilingual education in English in an international environment with trained teachers and a focus on play and exploration. Primary (5-11) provides bilingual education with professional bilingual teachers in an international setting. Secondary (11-16) enables attainment of Spanish ESO and Baccalaureate standards (homologation) alongside British IGCSE qualifications. Baccalaureate (16-18) is authorised to offer the IB Diploma, and the school is an IB World School.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses a 360º Educational Strategy focused on Excellence, Innovation, Personal Skills and Talents. Personal Skills shape responsible and empathetic individuals who can make a positive impact on the world. A holistic approach develops wider skills beyond academics through activities such as sports competitions, extracurricular activities, technological design and the Student Council. The program emphasises self-confidence, critical thinking and collaboration as core outcomes. The school's approach integrates personal development with academic learning to foster social and emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The safeguarding policy includes considerations for minors with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Immersion uses a British curriculum enriched with Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian. Early Years are bilingual in English, with trained bilingual teachers within an international environment. Primary is bilingual in English, with professional bilingual teachers and a bespoke education. Secondary combines the Spanish ESO and Baccalaureate with the British IGCSE qualifications. The school is authorised to offer the IB Diploma and is an IB World School.

Mental Wellbeing
The safeguarding policy commits to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing, physical and mental health and safety of students. It aims to create and maintain an open, safe, supportive environment where the wellbeing of students is paramount. The policy also defines staff responsibilities and the procedures for safeguarding and responding to concerns, including training and ongoing oversight.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures exist for Elian's British School La Nucía. The policy states the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils as a core focus and outlines the duties of staff and students and the channels for reporting concerns to Social Services, the Public Prosecutor and the police. It defines abuse and the appropriate responses and assigns roles, such as the Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator (CPWC) and its deputy, with training and support processes. The policy also covers online safety and cross-context safeguarding responsibilities.
Parent Experience

History
Since opening its doors, Elian's British School of La Nucía has provided education to pupils aged 1 to 18 in La Nucía, Alicante. It teaches a British education alongside the Spanish curriculum and the International Baccalaureate, with English language immersion at all stages. It is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools. The school is guided by four pillars—Excellence, Talent, Innovation, and Personal Skills—embodied by Einstein, Kahlo, Da Vinci, and Mandela.

Community
The Elian's community is committed to bilingual international education in Alicante province. It promotes self-discovery, the development of talent, and voluntary work, shaping leaders who will build a better society. It is part of the Dukes Education family of schools, fostering a broader learning community. The school hosts events and exhibitions, such as Visual Arts Exhibitions and Open Days, to engage families and the local community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Elian's British School of La Nucía provides education in an exceptional environment in Alicante. The school has 53 air-conditioned classrooms equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards. It also has custom-built ICT classrooms and dedicated spaces for art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. A well-stocked library offers fiction and nonfiction titles in English, Spanish and other languages. It is the only school in the province of Alicante with a beach volleyball court. The Early Years department (ages 1–5) uses a specially designed area for young learners, and pupils have access to outdoor play areas, including an enclosed playground with soft flooring and sensory play equipment such as water and sand trays.

Sports Facilities
The school has a beach volleyball court, the only one in the province of Alicante. Pupils also benefit from outdoor play areas, including an enclosed playground with soft flooring and sensory play equipment for physical activity.

Academic Facilities
There are 53 air-conditioned classrooms equipped with the latest technology, including computers and interactive whiteboards. The school features custom-built ICT classrooms and dedicated spaces for art and design, music and performance, including a dance studio and an auditorium. A well-stocked library provides English, Spanish and other language titles. The Early Years area is specially designed to support language development and physical growth, with outdoor spaces including an enclosed playground.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The after-school activities programme complements the academic curriculum and offers options in English and Spanish. Music School is taught by professional musician Andrés Santos and covers instruments such as piano, guitar, ukulele, electric bass, drums and percussion, with individual lessons, group theory, band rehearsals and auditions. The programme includes Nursery to Year 6 groups, a timetable of Tuesday–Thursday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, and pricing of €80 monthly for one session per week or €160 monthly for two sessions per week.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Extracurricular activities complement the academic curriculum and enhance students' talents. They are offered in English and Spanish. The 360º Educational Strategy develops wider skills beyond the classroom, including technological design and Student Council involvement.

Arts & Creative
The Music School is available and taught by a professional musician. It covers instruments including Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass, Drums, and Percussion, with both individual and group lessons, plus music theory and band rehearsals. Assessments are graded, and auditions are organised to showcase progress. It offers opportunities to develop musical talent from beginner to advanced.

Cultural & Language
English immersion is provided, delivering a British curriculum enriched by Spanish core subjects and additional languages such as German and Valencian. Early Years learn in English within an international environment with trained bilingual teachers. Primary education continues with bilingual instruction delivered by professional bilingual staff. Additional languages including German and Valencian are taught as part of the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities complement the academic programme and are offered in English and Spanish. The Music School provides group sessions for Nursery to Year 6, with instruments including Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass, Drums, and Percussion. Sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Music theory, auditions, and graded assessments are part of the program.

Leadership & Professional
The 360º Educational Strategy includes Student Council as part of its activities. Leadership and personal development are supported through a range of activities beyond the classroom, including sports competitions, extracurricular activities, and technological design.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Exclusive Programme for Young Athletes balances high academic performance with sports coaching. Flexible schedules accommodate sports commitments, allowing training and competitions without neglecting academic development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. The school teaches bilingual education in English and Spanish. Spanish is taught as a foreign language for international students, and Valencian is taught as part of the Spanish curriculum. German is offered as a subject in the secondary curriculum; Spanish as a Foreign Language is available for international students who do not take Lengua, Sociales and Valencian.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish.

Immersion Programs
Immersion English Programme – Year 7 & Year 8. Provides intensive language support while integrating students into school life. 20 hours per week of small-group English, with the rest of the day spent with peers in tutor time, sports, art and other activities; the aim is to move students into mainstream classes after one year and prepare for IGCSE by Year 10.
Admissions

Admissions
Fill out the admission form to request information. Experience our educational approach and meet our dedicated teaching staff. A personal interview is conducted. The registration process is completed. Enrollment is year-round, but early application is recommended to guarantee a place.

Scholarships
Dukes Education Scholarship is offered.
School Events
The school has not added events
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