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Lady Elizabeth School

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €6,580 - 14,900
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1987
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish, German, French, Russian, Dutch, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lady Elizabeth School is a British international school on Costa Blanca, with a campus in Cumbre del Sol. It serves learners from age 2 to 18, with boarding from age 13. The curriculum blends a British pathway with the IPC and Spanish study. Early Years (2–6) use a bilingual EYFS setting; Primary (6–11) combines IPC with the British National Curriculum to develop language skills and leadership; Secondary (11–16) prepares students for GCSEs through British and Spanish requirements; Sixth Form (16–18) offers Cambridge A Levels with mentoring and leadership opportunities, plus university guidance worldwide. Multilingualism is central, with English and Spanish core and additional studies in German, Russian and French. Notable features include LAMDA, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations. The campus houses theatres, science labs, art and photography facilities, three recording studios, two pools, sport pitches and dining rooms, all within a purpose-built campus. Over 50 ISP extracurriculars.

Entrada, Urb. Cumbre del Sol, s/n, 03726, Alicante, Spain

The Essentials

Lady Elizabeth School has 1,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Alicante, Spain. The school is located at Entrada, Urb. Cumbre del Sol, s/n, Alicante.

Stages
Early Years (2–6), Primary School (6–11), Secondary School (11–16), Sixth Form (16–18).

Type
British international school; boarding available from age 13.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 60 nationalities represented; a diverse international community.

Country affiliation
British

Bus service
The bus service covers a wide area from Benidorm to Gandia. Routes include Alfaz del Pí (Motorway), La Nucia (Motorway), Calpe (Secondary), Calpe/Altea (Primary), Gandia (Motorway), Denia (Secondary), Denia (Primary), Oliva, Pego, Alcalalí, Jávea (Ermita), Jávea (Puerto), Moraira, Calpe/Altea (Secondary). Each bus is equipped with a monitor to ensure students' wellbeing and good behaviour during the journey.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding from age 13 in a safe, multicultural community near Alicante. Students benefit from 24/7 care, counselling, supervised study and weekend activities that build friendships, language skills and independence.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is available via the online shop.

Food Options
The canteen offers a daily menu of hot meals prepared daily in the school kitchens, catering to dietary requirements, including vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options.

House System
There are four Houses—Blue, Green, Yellow and Red. Pupils are allocated to a House for their entire school journey; Houses run inter-house competitions and activities, and House Points are awarded for good behaviour, performance and sport. House Captains and Deputies lead House activities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) and operates as an ISP school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lady Elizabeth School ranges from EUR 6,580 to EUR 14,900 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees

- Registration fee (new student, one-time, non-refundable): EUR 1,650.
- Annual re/enrolment fee (charged each year to reserve a place): EUR 1,100 (applies to all year groups).

Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025/2026)

- Early Years
- Pre-nursery (age 2): Annual tuition EUR 6,580; monthly EUR 658; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Foundation 1: Annual tuition EUR 7,690; monthly EUR 769; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Foundation 2: Annual tuition EUR 7,970; monthly EUR 797; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.

- Primary School
- Year 1 / Year 2: Annual tuition EUR 8,680; monthly EUR 868; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 3 / Year 4: Annual tuition EUR 8,860; monthly EUR 886; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 5 / Year 6: Annual tuition EUR 8,990; monthly EUR 899; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.

- Secondary School (Years 7–11)
- Year 7: Annual tuition EUR 10,480; monthly EUR 1,048; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 8: Annual tuition EUR 12,610; monthly EUR 1,261; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 9: Annual tuition EUR 13,070; monthly EUR 1,307; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 10: Annual tuition EUR 13,620; monthly EUR 1,362; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 11: Annual tuition EUR 13,980; monthly EUR 1,398; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.

- Sixth Form (Years 12–13)
- Year 12: Annual tuition EUR 14,300; monthly EUR 1,430; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.
- Year 13: Annual tuition EUR 14,900; monthly EUR 1,490; annual re/enrolment EUR 1,100.

Extra / Additional fees (charges beyond tuition)

- One-off registration fee for new students: EUR 1,650 (listed above).
- Lunch (compulsory for specified year groups): Early years & Primary: annual EUR 1,550 (monthly EUR 155); Secondary: annual EUR 1,700 (monthly EUR 170).
- Bus service (optional): annual EUR 1,750 (monthly EUR 175).
- Early Drop-Off Club (07:45–08:30): annual EUR 550 (monthly EUR 55).
- Items and services that are commonly charged separately (may incur additional cost): school uniform, examination fees, private medical insurance, airport transfers and certain field trips. Boarding packages explicitly list which items are included/excluded.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is available from age 13; two boarding options are offered: Full (7 days/week) and Weekly (5 days/week). Included and excluded items are specified in the boarding fee schedule.
- Boarding fees 2025/26 (by year group shown in the boarding fee schedule):
- Full boarding (annual): Year 8–Year 13 range: EUR 38,010 to EUR 40,300 depending on year.
- Weekly boarding (annual): Year 8–Year 13 range: EUR 32,511 to EUR 34,801 depending on year.
- Boarding packages include tuition, shared accommodation, meals, laundry, local trips, textbooks and study materials, transport to/from school, supervised study support, extracurricular weekend activities and school insurance. Items not included: school uniform, private medical insurance, examination fees, airport transfers and some field trips.
- For boarders who do not hold Spanish residency there is a student resident-permit processing fee of EUR 1,000 (new boarders where applicable).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency options: monthly instalments (typically 10 monthly payments across the school year) or single annual payment. Monthly instalments are collected by SEPA direct debit within the first five days of each month.
- Annual payment timing and discounts: a 5% advanced-payment discount applies when the full tuition (and enrolment/re-enrolment fee) is paid in advance by the stated deadline for the advanced-payment discount (deadlines referenced in the school fee schedules; advance-payment timing is specified per year).
- Important dates and deposits (boarders and general): all fees must be paid before 31 July (date specified in the fee documents); for re-enrolling students a re-enrolment charge is billed during the second term (and specific boarding-place deposits are required to secure boarding places on the dates shown in the boarding schedule). For boarding the fee schedule shows the re-enrolment invoice date and an anticipated EUR 5,000 deposit by mid-April to secure a boarding place.
- Payment method for monthly instalments: SEPA direct debit is the standard monthly collection method; bank details must be provided at registration. Returned direct debits or unpaid instalments may incur additional charges.
- Late payment and interest: the school may charge interest on unpaid fees (up to 3% per month) and may suspend educational services for non-payment; suspension for non-payment can lead to termination after the applicable notice period set out in the Parent Contract. Parents remain legally liable for fees even if a third party pays and then defaults.

Refunds, withdrawal and notice

- Refunds for early withdrawal: withdrawing a pupil before the end of the school year normally results in a refund for the remaining months, but refunds are reduced by any annual-payment discounts previously applied. Failure to provide the required notice of withdrawal will trigger fees in lieu of notice which are deducted from refundable amounts.
- No refund/waiver in normal circumstances: fees will not be refunded or waived for absence due to sickness, for shortened terms, or for temporary school closures except in exceptional cases at the Principal's discretion or where a legal obligation requires a refund.
- Re-enrolment / registration payments are non-refundable, except for narrow circumstances defined in the school contract; returning the re-enrolment payment within a short statutory window may be treated as unilateral termination without penalty (see the parental contract terms).

Discounts and sibling policy

- Sibling discounts: the third child from the same family receives a 15% discount on tuition and registration/re-enrolment fees; the fourth child and subsequent children receive a 50% reduction on tuition and registration/re-enrolment fees.
- Advance-payment discount: a 5% discount on tuition (and enrolment/re-enrolment fees) is applied if the full year is paid in advance by the advanced-payment deadline specified in the school fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Monthly instalments: SEPA direct debit (monthly) is the standard method; bank details are provided at registration.
- Annual payments: single annual payments are accepted (timing and invoicing procedures are set by the accounts office). In some published fee schedules the school also documents the acceptance of bank transfer or credit card payments (credit card or certain non‑SEPA methods may carry an administrative surcharge per invoice). Contact channels shown in the school fee documents are used to arrange annual payment by bank transfer or card where allowed.

Summary

- Registration (new student): EUR 1,650 (one-time) and annual re/enrolment: EUR 1,100. Tuition varies by year group (Early Years through Year 13) as listed above. Monthly collection is typically via SEPA direct debit; annual-payment discounts and sibling discounts apply under the stated rules. Boarding is charged separately (full and weekly rates) and has its own inclusions/exclusions and deposit/timing requirements. Refunds and withdrawal liabilities are governed by the School's Parent Contract terms summarized above.
Academics

Lady Elizabeth School teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
From age 2 to 18, Lady Elizabeth School follows a British pathway enriched with IPC and Spanish, with English and Spanish at the core of language learning. Early Years (Ages 2–6) use the EYFS framework in a bilingual environment. Primary School (Ages 6–11) combines the IPC with the British National Curriculum to develop language skills, leadership and independence. Secondary School (Ages 11–16) prepares students for GCSEs through the British and Spanish curricula, with opportunities to explore additional languages and engage in life skills through extra-curricular programmes. Sixth Form (Ages 16–18) offers specialised A Level courses, with mentoring, charity events and leadership opportunities and guidance for top universities worldwide. Multilingualism is central, with English and Spanish at the core; learners also study German, Russian and French.

Exam Results
GCSE and A Level results are consistently among the best in the world, and students gain entry to top universities.

Higher Education Progression
Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices. With specialist guidance and industry connections, students gain valuable insights, refine their goals and access opportunities aligned with their ambitions. Through exclusive scholarships, they have opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, gaining skills for emerging careers and industries globally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a pastoral care programme that promotes social and emotional development, fosters confident learners, positive relationships and personal responsibility.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Additional Educational Needs (AEN) department that provides tailored support sessions and assists with assessments to meet each child's educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has English and Spanish at the core of a bilingual environment, with multilingualism encouraged and learners achieving high scores worldwide in German, Russian and French.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has specialist teams providing individual counselling or small-group sessions to nurture emotional wellbeing and support students during personal challenges.

Safeguarding
The school has safeguarding and child protection as top priorities; safeguarding policies are followed to the highest standard to keep every student safe.
Parent Experience

History
Lady Elizabeth School opened on 14 September 1987 in Jávea with Veronica Barnes as founder and 14 students. In 2000, the school began delivering British education from Nursery to A Level, added an established choir and became an official LAMDA exam centre. In 2007, LAUDE acquired Lady Elizabeth School, introducing a new uniform, an expanded subject offering and a vibrant international community. In 2010, a new campus opened in Cumbre del Sol, with Primary moving to the purpose-built campus and facilities including a swimming pool, gym, playgrounds and sea views. In 2011, the school expanded with global programmes, a boarding house, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations and more performances and charity events. In 2014, LES joined International Schools Partnerships (ISP). In 2018, Secondary students joined Primary at the new campus, reflecting ongoing development and renewal under ISP.

Community
The school has a multicultural community of over 60 nationalities. An inclusive approach includes events like International Day, a multilingual curriculum and a multicultural menu featuring dishes from Spanish paella to Mexican tacos. The school also offers a boarding option and more than 50 extracurricular activities, along with international opportunities such as the ILOS programme, Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Nestled in Cumbre del Sol, the British school in Alicante offers a sunny, peaceful setting with sea views. Learners thrive in dedicated learning spaces, including classrooms, recreational labs, a theatre, two indoor swimming pools and vibrant dining spaces. Learning spaces include multiple science labs, ICT rooms, an art studio and a photography lab, plus three recording studios. Three dining rooms support meals and socialising, while outdoor playgrounds provide space for play and activity. Sport pitches for basketball and football, two indoor gyms and an astroturf surface enable a range of physical activities.

Sports Facilities
Two indoor swimming pools support swimming lessons and water activities. Sport pitches include basketball and football. Two indoor gyms offer space for a range of sports activities. An astroturf surface provides all-weather play for games.

Academic Facilities
Learning spaces include multiple science labs and ICT rooms equipped with Google Workspace, computers, iPads and interactive boards. An art studio provides a creative space, while a theatre, a dance room and a photography lab support performing and visual arts. Three recording studios enable audio projects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Discover over 50 extracurricular activities. ISP international opportunities include ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Virtual Exchange and ISP Model United Nations, with workshops, international collaboration and project-based learning contributing to students' development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Lady Elizabeth School offers an Enhanced British curriculum from age 2 to 18, enriched with IPC and Spanish. English and Spanish are core to a bilingual environment, with high performance in additional languages such as German, Russian and French. Native-speaking teachers support learning, backed by a partnership with International Schools Partnership and Cambridge University. LES students consistently achieve some of the best GCSE and A Levels results in the world and gain entry to top universities.

Arts & Creative
Over 50 extracurricular activities inspire students to explore, perform and lead, including arts and creative clubs. Arts opportunities include ISP Artists with a personalised visual arts curriculum and workshops, with virtual exhibitions. ISP Filmmakers and other creative initiatives expand expression and collaboration beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
Thrive in a bilingual environment with English and Spanish at the core, and high scores in German, Russian and French. Develop proficiency in multiple languages with home-language support. Take part in ISP international learning programmes and exchanges that connect students with peers worldwide. Life competencies and international opportunities broaden cultural understanding and global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
From sports teams to creative clubs, LES offers over 50 extracurricular activities that help students explore passions and build confidence. Through ISP programmes, students participate in international opportunities such as Model United Nations, chess and cultural exchanges. These experiences foster teamwork, communication and leadership beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
ISP Changemakers provide tools for developing projects focused on social impact. ISP Cultural Exchange offers homestays and school-to-school exchanges to broaden cultural understanding. Volunteer projects and social-initiative work are integrated into life competencies to foster empathy and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Sixth Form provides mentoring, charity events and leadership opportunities to prepare students for higher education and careers. Life and career pathways offer personalised guidance for university destinations and chosen career paths. The ISP network supports global skill-building and leadership development for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care and wellbeing are central, promoting academic excellence alongside personal growth within a diverse, multilingual community. The Additional Educational Needs (AEN) department offers tailored support for diagnosed learning difficulties. Safeguarding and safeguarding policies are a top priority, with dedicated counselling and safeguarding teams to ensure every student thrives in a safe environment.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the official language of instruction; Spanish is introduced early and remains a core subject, while additional languages are offered in Secondary. German or French are available at A Level; Dutch and Chinese remain available as Plus Clubs. The school supports language development through mother tongue support, official language certificates, official examination centers for Cambridge and Pearson, and a Double Baccalaureate program from 2nd ESO in partnership with Académica.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates a bilingual setting with English as the primary language of instruction and Spanish integrated from early years. Students achieve English proficiency and Spanish fluency, with knowledge of French or German by Secondary. There are opportunities to study mother tongues and other languages such as Russian or Dutch.

Immersion Programs
English is taught through total immersion with native teachers in Early Years. Spanish is introduced early and becomes a core part of the curriculum. From Year 3, English as a Second Language is available for additional language support. Dutch and Chinese are offered as Plus Clubs for extracurricular language exploration.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact us. Reach out to schedule a visit to our school or arrange a virtual call, especially if you are currently abroad. The admissions process is simple, personalised and attentive to the needs of each family. Multilingual support is available to assist international families.
2. School tour/virtual call. Discover our school during this stage, where we get to know you and your child better. Explore our curriculum and facilities, gaining insight into our vibrant learning environment. This stage is part of the admissions journey.
3. Assessment/taster day. Submit your child's previous school reports, and if needed we will organise placement tests. Additionally, we may invite your child for a taster day to experience our community firsthand. The assessment informs the next steps in the enrolment process.
4. Acceptance. Receive a written offer once the assessment process is successfully completed, giving you a fixed period (between 5 to 10 days) to secure your child's place as you proceed with the registration process.
5. Enrolment. Celebrate! Your family is now part of our School Community. Enrolment completes the admissions journey.

Scholarships
Scholarships, Bursaries and Discounts: Every scholarship, bursary or other award or concession is a discretionary privilege, subject to high standards of attendance, diligence and behaviour on the Pupil's part, and to the Parents treating the School and staff reasonably. The terms on which such awards are offered and accepted will be notified to Parents in writing at the time of offer.
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