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International English School of Castellón

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,780 - 14,090
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 387
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

International English School of Castellon delivers English National Curriculum alongside Spanish compulsory subjects to provide a double qualification recognised by British and Spanish authorities. It serves ages 1 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary. Early Years offers English immersion with native teachers and play-based learning. Primary maintains English immersion with an adaptable curriculum and transversal values. Secondary follows the British curriculum with key Spanish subjects and ongoing English immersion, with personalised support. Sixth Form provides the British Baccalaureate with a double qualification and tailored programmes to develop English proficiency. Languages include English; Spanish from Early Years; Valencian from Year 2–Year 11; and French and German from Year 3, with an option from Year 4. Facilities include classrooms, courtyard access, computer rooms, an art room, science laboratories, a Sixth Form study area with iMacs, dining rooms and a kitchen. Infant swimming with Aigua Escola. Extracurriculars include Music School, volunteering and Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Rda. Circunvalación, 348, 12004 Castelló de la Plana, Castelló, Spain

The Essentials

International English School of Castellón has 387 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Ronda Circunvalación, 348, 12004 Castelló de la Plana, Castelló, Spain. Located in Castelló de la Plana, the school is accessible by local transport. The school is part of the Dukes Education family of schools.

Stages
Early Years (1 to 5 years); Primary (5 to 11 years); Secondary (11 to 16 years); Sixth Form (16 to 18 years).

Type
British international school in Castellón following the English National Curriculum with Spanish requirements and a double qualification (British and Spanish).

Additional learning support
EAL support for English learners; ALN team offers Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL) for students whose first language is not Spanish.

Country affiliation
British-affiliated school operating in Spain; follows the English National Curriculum alongside Spanish requirements.

School day structure
The school day runs 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with variations for different year groups.

Bus service
Yes, we offer bus routes covering key areas. Please contact us for details.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires an official uniform.

Food Options
The school has its own kitchen; meals are prepared by chefs under a school nutritionist; a vegetarian option is available and menus are adapted for allergies, intolerances and religious beliefs.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Dukes Education family of schools. The data controller for personal data is ELIAN'S LONDRES, S.A.
Fees

Annual tuition at International English School of Castellón ranges from EUR 5,780 to EUR 14,090 for 2026/27.

Application / enrolment fee

- The enrolment (registration) fee is EUR 650 (one-time) for new pupils.
- For applicants who require a visa (non‑European nationals), an additional amount is charged at enrolment and is refunded/compensated at the end of the first academic year. Proof of enrolment‑fee payment is required to complete registration.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and stated instalment option)

- Nursery / Early Years:
- Nursery 1 (age 1): EUR 5,780 per year (stated as EUR 578 × 10 monthly instalments).
- Nursery 2 (age 2): EUR 5,780 per year.
- Kindergarten / Reception and early primary:
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): EUR 6,630 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): EUR 7,840 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): EUR 8,340 per year.
- Primary (Year 1–6 / ages 6–11):
- Grade 1 (age 6): EUR 9,690 per year.
- Grade 2 (age 7): EUR 9,990 per year.
- Grade 3 (age 8): EUR 9,990 per year.
- Grade 4 (age 9): EUR 9,990 per year.
- Grade 5 (age 10): EUR 10,070 per year.
- Grade 6 (age 11): EUR 11,390 per year.
- Secondary and Sixth Form (Year 7–12 / ages 12–17):
- Grade 7 (age 12): EUR 11,450 per year.
- Grade 8 (age 13): EUR 11,450 per year.
- Grade 9 (age 14): EUR 11,590 per year.
- Grade 10 (age 15): EUR 11,890 per year.
- Grade 11 (age 16): EUR 12,410 per year.
- Grade 12 (age 17): EUR 14,090 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fee structure shows annual tuition amounts and an advertised instalment option expressed as 10 monthly payments for Nursery 1 (for example EUR 578 × 10 for an annual EUR 5,780 figure). The school requires payment of the enrolment fee to secure a place; proof of that payment must be provided.
- Parents should note that the school's published fees list annual totals and a monthly‑instalment example; per‑term amounts are not explicitly published by the school. The per‑term figures below are simple approximations calculated by dividing the stated annual tuition by three (i.e., annual ÷ 3) to produce an estimated charge per academic term — these per‑term figures are inferred from the published annual fees and the common three‑term British model, not quoted explicitly by the school. Use these approximations with caution:
- Example approximation (Nursery 1): EUR 5,780 per year ≈ EUR 1,926.67 per term (annual ÷ 3). (This is a calculated approximation based on the published annual fee.)

Boarding / residence

- The school operates as a day school for ages 1–18; there is no published boarding/residential offering.

Other costs and additional fees

- School lunch: The school operates an on‑site kitchen and the school lunch service is mandatory for all students; meal provision and any related charges are handled separately to tuition (the lunch service is described as mandatory). The published admissions information indicates the lunch service is compulsory but does not publish a universal price within the annual tuition tables.
- Uniform: An official uniform is required and is available from the school's official uniform supplier/store. Uniform items are sold separately and prices vary by item.
- Extracurricular and summer programmes: The school runs additional programmes (examples include a summer school) that have separate published prices and specific payment terms (summer school prices are charged weekly and may include deposits or split‑payment options). These programme charges are separate from standard tuition.

Sibling discounts

- Sibling discounts apply to tuition: the published schedule shows a 10% discount for the second child, 15% for the third child, and 100% for a fourth child (applied to the youngest child).

Refunds and withdrawal

- A clear, itemised public refund or withdrawal policy for termly/annual tuition payments is not published in the school's public fee tables. The admissions documentation requires payment of an enrolment fee to secure a place and notes that for visa‑dependent applicants an additional enrolment charge is levied and then compensated at the end of the first academic year; however, explicit general refund/withdrawal terms tied to mid‑year leaving or fee refunds are not visible in the public admissions/fees pages. For related programme‑specific refunds (for example, the summer school) the school publishes conditions about when deposits may be refundable.

Fee payment options (methods and invoicing)

- The school's published material shows tuition as annual figures with an example instalment option (10 monthly payments for Nursery 1) and requires proof of enrolment‑fee payment to secure a place. For auxiliary programmes (such as summer school) the school accepts payment in a single instalment or split payment (deposit + balance) with proof of payment to an administrative email address. The school's uniform supplier accepts secure online payment for uniform purchases. The school does not publish an exhaustive list of all accepted payment methods for standard school tuition (for example, specific bank account details, credit‑card acceptance for recurring tuition, or direct‑debit arrangements are not shown in the public fee pages).

Brief note on source coverage and a missing public detail

- The school publishes annual tuition figures and shows an example instalment structure; however, a single public page with a complete, itemised fee schedule including explicit per‑term invoices, a full list of accepted payment methods for tuition, and a general refund/withdrawal policy for annual/termly tuition payments was not located in the public admissions and fees pages. The figures above are taken from the school's published fee listings and related admissions pages; the per‑term figures shown are calculated approximations where explicitly stated per‑term charges were not available.
Academics

International English School of Castellón teaches British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school combines the English National Curriculum with Spanish compulsory subjects to provide a double qualification recognised by British and Spanish authorities. It serves students aged 1 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. Early Years (1-5) offers total English immersion with native teachers and play-based learning. Primary (5-11) offers total English immersion with native teachers, an adaptable curriculum, and values taught transversally. Secondary (11-16) follows the British curriculum alongside key Spanish subjects with English immersion and individualized attention; Sixth Form (16-18) offers the British Baccalaureate (A Levels) with a double qualification and personalised programmes to develop English proficiency. Languages include English as the main language, Spanish from Early Years, Valenciano from Year 2 to Year 11, and French and German from Year 3 with a choice from Year 4.

Higher Education Progression
The double qualification opens access to Spanish universities (public and private) as well as British, European and American universities.

Gifted and Talented
Personalised programmes and individualised attention allow education designed around each student's future goals, preferences, interests and aptitudes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Education in values is promoted across all educational stages. Kindness, effort, reflection, respect and cooperation are values that are worked on transversally in the curriculum. The school prepares students to become confident communicators in various languages, socially responsible and independent thinkers. Personalised learning and individual attention underpin the approach, recognising that every child is unique. The school prepares students aged 1 to 18 with a values-based education to help them face future challenges.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Additional Learning Needs (ALN) supports students whose first language is not Spanish. The ALN team offers Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL) classes to ensure that students learn the basics and develop language skills. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for students who need help improving their English. The school promotes inclusive practice and provides targeted support to meet learners' needs within the admissions process.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the main language at the International English School of Castellón. The school provides a completely English environment with subjects taught by native teachers. Early Years involves total immersion in English. From Year 3, students are exposed to both French and German, with the option to continue one language from Year 4, and Valenciano is included in the curriculum from Year 2 to Year 11. English language support (EAL) is available for students who need help improving their English.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing and mental health are addressed within safeguarding policies. Staff are trained to observe changes in behaviour and to refer concerns to the Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator for appropriate support. The CPWC, Ana Gutiérrez, leads safeguarding and wellbeing, with designated safeguarding leads for EYFS/Primary and Secondary. The policy covers inter-agency collaboration with social services, health services and the police, and outlines how concerns and referrals are managed, including attention to online safety and mental health signposting when needed.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a School priority with safer recruitment procedures and safeguards to protect pupils. The school works with local authorities, social services, the police and other agencies to promote welfare and respond to concerns. The Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator leads safeguarding, supported by designated safeguarding leads for EYFS/Primary and Secondary, and there are clear reporting, recording and escalation procedures for concerns or allegations. Staff are trained to share information appropriately and to act promptly in line with local and national guidance, including steps for dealing with allegations against adults. The school provides contacts for local authorities and maintains policy review and governance that involves Dukes Spain leadership in safeguarding matters.
Parent Experience

Community
The headmaster welcomes families and emphasizes happiness, helping students reach their full potential. The school promotes a growth-mindset, respectful and reflective behaviour, and believes in limitless progress. The mission is exceptional treatment of all members of the school community, and the vision is a community of resilience, respect, and responsibility where everyone is valued, supported, and challenged. Core values are Responsibility, Resilience, and Respect, encouraging ownership of learning, perseverance, and empathy.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Education in Castellón is delivered in a pleasant, peaceful campus with spacious spaces for pupils of all ages. The EYFS department has bright classrooms with direct access to the courtyard and outdoor learning areas. Primary and Secondary classrooms are bright and spacious, with computers and projectors, plus dedicated computer rooms. Music is valued and supported with dedicated music spaces; Secondary has a dedicated art room and science laboratories, and a Sixth Form study area with iMacs. All students eat in spacious dining rooms with an adjoining kitchen where daily menus are prepared. The school collaborates with Aigua Escola for infant swimming sessions at the city's swimming pool and aquatic centre.

Sports Facilities
Infant swimming sessions are held weekly at the city's swimming pool and aquatic centre through a collaboration with Aigua Escola. The arrangement provides a personalised sporting experience for the youngest pupils. This partnership demonstrates the school's commitment to providing engaging physical activity through external facilities.

Academic Facilities
Primary and Secondary classrooms are spacious and bright, with computers and projectors to aid learning across all subjects, and dedicated computer rooms. Secondary pupils have access to a dedicated art room and science laboratories, and a Sixth Form study area with iMacs. The EYFS department has bright classrooms with direct access to the courtyard and outdoor learning areas. All students eat in spacious dining rooms with an adjoining kitchen.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities take place during the school day and in the afternoon. They cover sports, arts, music and technology. These activities help students explore their talents and complement their academic preparation. A dining timetable is adjusted for extracurricular participants, with monitors accompanying younger pupils from their activities to the dining room to ensure attendance is safe and punctual. Bus service does not operate after extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Saturday School offers English courses and prepares students for Cambridge English exams from Young Learners to Proficiency.

Arts & Creative
Music School offers classes on a wide variety of instruments (wind, string and percussion) to help students learn and express themselves musically, fostering creativity. Extracurricular activities cover sports, arts, music and technology.

Cultural & Language
English is the main language of instruction. Spanish is taught in line with the Spanish curriculum, and Valencian is included from Year 2 to Year 11. From Year 3, students are exposed to both French and German, with a language chosen in Year 4.

Social & Hobbies
The Extracurricular activities cover a wide range of sports, arts, music and technology, taking place during the school day and in the afternoon.

Community & Service
Volunteering promotes solidarity and empathy, with activities such as helping the elderly, supporting hospitalised children, organising food collections for families in need, and collaborating in local and charitable initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award runs in the secondary school from Year 10 to Year 13; it equips young people for life with a global accreditation and develops skills in communication, problem-solving and leadership while building self-confidence and resilience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Summer School offers a fully English-immersive program with daily swimming pool activities, creative and sports activities, and trips. It runs from 23 June to 31 July, 8:30am–5:00pm (extended hours available at extra cost).
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction. Spanish is introduced from the first year of Early Years, and some subjects in Primary and Secondary are taught in Spanish. Valencian is included in the curriculum from Year 2 to Year 11, with the option to pursue official certification in Years 12 and 13. From Year 3, students study both French and German, with a decision to continue one language from Year 4.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English immersion as the primary medium of instruction. The majority of subjects are taught by native English-speaking teachers. From Year 3, students are exposed to both French and German, with a choice to continue one language from Year 4. Spanish is introduced from the first year of Early Years, and Valencian is taught from Year 2 to Year 11 as part of the Spanish curriculum.

Immersion Programs
Students are immersed in English across Early Years, Primary and Secondary, with instruction delivered by native English-speaking teachers. The immersion aims to develop oral fluency and confidence in English. Spanish-language subjects are taught in Spanish as part of the Spanish curriculum, and Valencian is included from Year 2 to Year 11. From Year 3, French and German are introduced, with a choice to continue one language from Year 4.
Reputation

Awards
Forbes Top 100 Schools in Spain; among the Best International Schools according to El Mundo.

Accreditations
NABSS accreditation (National Association of British Schools in Spain) with authorisation to operate as a British School in Spain; recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Recognition by the Spanish Ministry of Education enabling students to obtain both British and Spanish qualifications.
Admissions

Admissions
British International Education from 1 to 18 years old. An online admission form runs in nine steps. A separate online registration form is required for each child. For Year 1 and above information from previous schools is required, including recent school reports and references; Taster days allow experience before final enrolment. For Secondary (11–15 years old) a family interview and observation is conducted, and entrance tests in English and Maths may be required; Spanish tests may be conducted for non-Spanish speakers. For Sixth Form (16–18 years old) a family interview and observation is conducted, and entrance tests in English and Maths may be required, with Spanish tests for non-Spanish speakers in some cases. Reports from previous schools may be requested. Language support is available if a child has limited English or Spanish and sufficient resources allow; private tuition may be arranged if resources are limited. Non-European students requiring a visa may incur a higher enrolment fee, with the difference compensated at the end of the first academic year; full details are provided during the process. Admission is confirmed by the Head of Admissions after the process. Securing a place requires admission grant, payment of the registration fee, and signing of the enrolment form by both parents or guardians. If a class is full, a waiting list is established. Necessary documentation includes: visit sheet, registration form with any special educational needs information, recent school reports, parents and student DNI/Passport/NIE, student medical card, vaccination record, updated medical report if applicable, proof of enrollment fee payment, translated documents if required, and any completed questionnaires. Induction for mid-year entries: Early Years and Primary have a tailored adaptation period; Secondary and Sixth Form have an induction plan. Equality and non-discrimination: admissions are open to all applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality or disability. Right of refusal of admission: the school reserves the right to refuse admission if it cannot meet the student's educational or pastoral needs. Honest disclosure: parents must disclose their child's educational, physical and emotional needs during the admissions process; failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of an offer. For further information contact Conchi Roldán, Head of Admissions.

Scholarships
We do not currently offer scholarships or financial aid.

Waitlist
If a class is full, a waiting list is established.
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