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Lope de Vega International School

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees €5,760 - 8,770
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 900
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1956
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 50
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Lope de Vega International School is a private, residential international school in Benidorm, Spain, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers three curricula—French, American, and a bespoke English–Spanish program—bilingually across all stages. Infantil features English immersion with native teachers in about 75% of classes. Primary Education is taught in Spanish and English, exceeding the curriculum by over 270 hours annually, with external language certificates. In Secondary, the international program continues; French starts in Year 1 of ESO, with intercambios and Erasmus+ opportunities. Language certificates come from Cambridge, Alliance Française, and Instituto Cervantes. Bachillerato offers Spanish Bachillerato and a Dual Español-Americano in English to facilitate US university access. The 25,000 m² campus includes a residence, library, dining hall, eco-garden, and a sports complex with gym, pool, and tennis/paddle courts. Extracurriculars include Debates and Jóvenes Solidarios. It emphasizes language proficiency, cultural exchange, and opportunities for study abroad through hosting international visitors regularly.

Av. Dr. Severo Ochoa, 9, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain

The Essentials

Lope de Vega International School has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 50, instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Lope de Vega International School is a private international school located at Av. Dr. Severo Ochoa, 9, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain. The campus sits on about 25,000 square meters in a privileged area of Benidorm, about 1,500 meters from the sea. It includes spaces for academics and student life such as classrooms, a library, a dining hall and cafeteria, and outdoor areas like an eco-garden. The site features a residence/boarding facility and a sports complex with a gym, a swimming pool, tennis and paddle courts, and an 8-a-side football pitch.

Stages
Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato (including Dual Bachillerato), Ciclos Formativos

Type
Private international school with residence

Country affiliation
Spain
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The boarding school offers accommodation during the whole school term, including weekends and the summer months, on a campus of 25,000 m² with a complete sports complex located 1,500 metres from the sea. Rooms are single or double with full bathrooms; exterior, heated and air-conditioned, and recently renovated; daily cleaning and weekly changes of bed linen and towels. Tutored and personalized study is supervised by educators; the schedule varies by educational stage (3 hours in the afternoon for the 2nd cycle of ESO and Bachillerato; 2 hours in the 1st cycle of ESO; extendable). The boarding operates on weekends with study, leisure and socio-cultural outings, and is closed during Christmas, Easter and Benidorm fiestas.

Food Options
There are two school canteens: one for Infants and the first cycle of Primary, and another for the rest of the pupils; together they have a capacity of about 400. The school menus are prepared daily in the school kitchen, with attention to quality and balance. Food analysis is carried out every week to ensure the food is in perfect condition. Monthly planning is supervised by cooks, dieticians and nutritionists who prepare balanced menus; special diets are available for students with allergies and intolerances, with a form at Concierge or Customer Service; parents of children in the Infancy Stage are informed daily.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and governed by Centro de Estudios Lope de Vega International School S.A.U. Four generations have led the Lope de Vega International School since 1956.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lope de Vega International School ranges from EUR 5,760 to EUR 8,770 for 2026/27.

Application / guarantee of place fee

- A one-time guarantee of place (matrícula / reserva) is required at enrolment: EUR 526. This amount is paid once per pupil and is not refundable once the place is formalised.

Tuition fees by school stage (academic year billed as annual total; also shown as 10 monthly instalments and term totals)

- Educación Infantil (ages 3–5)
- Total annual teaching cost: EUR 6,286.
- Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 576 (paid September–June).
- Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments (school year divided into three terms with months Sep–Dec = 4 months; Jan–Mar = 3 months; Apr–Jun = 3 months):
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 2,304 (4 × 576).
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,728 (3 × 576).
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,728 (3 × 576).
- Note: annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 5,760 = 6,286).

- Educación Primaria
- Total annual teaching cost: EUR 6,846.
- Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 632 (paid September–June).
- Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments:
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 2,528 (4 × 632).
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 1,896 (3 × 632).
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 1,896 (3 × 632).
- Annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 6,320 = 6,846).

- Educación Secundaria (ESO)
- Total annual teaching cost: EUR 8,326.
- Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 780 (paid September–June).
- Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments:
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 3,120 (4 × 780).
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 2,340 (3 × 780).
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 2,340 (3 × 780).
- Annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 7,800 = 8,326).

- Bachillerato
- Total annual teaching cost: EUR 9,296.
- Structure: Guarantee of place EUR 526 + 10 monthly instalments of EUR 877 (paid September–June).
- Per-term aggregation of the monthly instalments:
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): EUR 3,508 (4 × 877).
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): EUR 2,631 (3 × 877).
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): EUR 2,631 (3 × 877).
- Annual total equals guarantee + 10 × monthly instalment (526 + 8,770 = 9,296).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The tuition fee structure is split into an annual guarantee of place plus ten equal monthly instalments due on the 1st of each month from September through June. Monthly payments are collected by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria).
- Early-payment discounts (applied when paying the full tuition in advance) are offered in defined windows: common discount levels are 9%, 6% and 3% depending on the payment date windows published by the school for the year. The school publishes the exact calendar windows for advance-payment discounts annually.
- Sibling discounts on the tuition monthly fee are available: 5% for the second sibling, 30% for the third sibling, and 100% for the fourth and subsequent siblings; these discounts do not apply to the guarantee of place and are applied to the younger sibling(s).

Boarding / residence fees (where applicable)

- Monthly boarding options and related fees (examples):
- Student residence Monday–Friday: EUR 943 per month.
- Student residence Monday–Sunday: EUR 1,570 per month.
- Single-room supplement (Monday–Friday): EUR 1,100 per month.
- Single-room supplement (Monday–Sunday): EUR 1,727 per month.
- One-day student residence (weekday): EUR 54.
- One-day student residence (weekends & holidays): EUR 87.
- Residence deposit / fianza: EUR 943 (returned only in accordance with the residence terms; deposit may be forfeited if the pupil leaves the residence before the end of the school year).

Other costs and recurring additional services

- School meal (canteen): typical monthly price EUR 163; meal-ticket options are available (example: 22-ticket talonario around EUR 231; single ticket approx. EUR 10.50).
- School transport: prices vary by route and ticket type. Example fares (illustrative by zone):
- Benidorm: two-way EUR approx. 112; one-way EUR approx. 80; 10-trip pass approx. EUR 52.
- Villajoyosa / Altea and other zones: zone-specific fares apply (see published route fares).
- Extras not included in the tuition price: school supplies, specific course materials, and uniform. Uniform is supplied through the external supplier indicated by the school. Families purchase uniform items separately.

Refund and cancellation rules (fees)

- The guarantee of place (matrícula / reserva) is not refundable once the place has been formalised and paid.
- Residence deposit/fianza is not refundable in the event of voluntary withdrawal from the residence before the end of the school year or for disciplinary reasons.
- Any refunds for other items (meals, transport passes, extras) follow the school's standard administrative rules for cancellation and are handled according to the contract terms for each service.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes

- Monthly tuition instalments are collected by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) as the standard method for the 10 monthly payments. Advance-payment options with defined discounts are available when families pay the agreed amount within the published advance-payment windows. Specific payment arrangements (for example, one-off payments for residence, special programmes, or dual-diploma fees) are handled by the school's administration and may require separate agreements.

Sibling discounts and special notes on reductions

- Sibling discounts on tuition apply as a percentage on the monthly tuition component (5% second sibling, 30% third sibling, 100% fourth and subsequent siblings). These discounts are applied to the younger sibling's monthly tuition and do not reduce the guarantee of place.
Academics

Lope de Vega International School teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an international bilingual curriculum across all educational stages. Infantil features English immersion with native English-speaking teachers in 75% of classes. Primary Education is taught in Spanish and English, exceeding the mandatory curriculum by more than 270 hours annually, with language progress certified through external exams (Trinity College, Cambridge University, or Instituto Cervantes; the school is an Official Exam Center). In Secondary Education, the international program continues, with French introduced from 1st year of ESO, and opportunities for intercambios and Erasmus+. Language certificates are available from Cambridge University, l'Alliance Française, and the Instituto Cervantes. Bachillerato provides both the Spanish Bachillerato and a Bachillerato Dual Español-Americano (dual diploma) option, taught in English for the Dual track and enabling access to US universities. Ciclos Formativos include the following programs: TGA (Administración y Finanzas), TSAF, TGUMN (Técnico Guía en el Medio Natural y de Tiempo Libre), y TSEAS (Técnico Superior en Enseñanza y Animación Sociodeportiva).

Exam Results
The school has a 100% pass rate in the university entrance PAU examinations.

Higher Education Progression
100% PAU pass rate; Bachillerato Dual Español-Americano opens access to US universities; Erasmus+ exchanges support international study opportunities; language certifications through Cambridge, Alliance Française, and Instituto Cervantes bolster admission to universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Department of Inclusion and Wellbeing that provides a support service to students, families and tutors, promoting the full development of the student's personality in line with their abilities and interests. The department's work focuses on supporting the teaching–learning process, the Academic and Vocational Guidance Plan, and the Values Formation Plan. The department is an interdisciplinary team of professionals including Eva Pedreño, a psychologist and sociologist, with external collaborators such as psychopedagogists, speech therapists, optometrists, and specialists in special education. The aims include preventing the appearance of maladjustments and school failure, and the early detection of learning difficulties with the development of recovery programs; school, vocational and/or professional guidance; advisory support to teachers in socio-psychopedagogical matters; and guidance to families. It also promotes spiritual formation within the Educational Community and advises the leadership on aspects that help achieve the center's general objectives. Key actions include the Values Education Plan, the Personal Improvement Plan for the student, orientation for students, parents and tutors, coordination and advisory work in ACIS, a Plan for study and vocational/professional orientation, a Parents School, and the Center's Convivencia Plan; neurological tests; tests of competencies and learning abilities; coordination with tutors and external professionals in intervention cases; and leadership and monitoring of preventive plans.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Department of Inclusion and Wellbeing with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including Eva Pedreño, a psychologist and sociologist, and external collaborators such as psychopedagogists, speech therapists, optometrists, and specialists in special education. It conducts socio-psychopedagogical evaluations of students with difficulties and develops recovery programs. It provides orientation and guidance to students and families, and offers advisory and technical support to teachers in socio-psychopedagogical matters. It coordinates with tutors and external professionals in intervention cases. It aims to prevent maladjustments and school failure and to identify learning difficulties early to put recovery plans in place. It promotes a holistic approach to education by addressing both academic and emotional needs within the school community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Lope de Vega Language School is the only Official Cambridge English Exam Preparation Centre in Benidorm and the Marina Baixa. The school offers English classes at various levels for both enrolled students and external learners to support successful Cambridge exam outcomes. All students of the Lope de Vega Language School receive timely information about Cambridge exam convocations. Cambridge ESOL certificates assess reading, listening, writing and speaking, and exams are administered at the Lope de Vega International School. Students begin taking Cambridge exams from third grade onward (Young Learners). Open enrollment for Cambridge official exams runs from October 23 to November 18, with the start of the preparation classes around November 17; exam dates include Starters, Movers, Flyers, and higher-level certificates (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE).

Mental Wellbeing
The Inclusion and Wellbeing Department provides broad support to promote students' wellbeing and personal development, including a Plan for Values Formation and a Center Convivencia Plan to foster a safe and respectful school environment. The department coordinates orientation for studies and careers, supports families, and works with teachers to strengthen social and emotional development. The Parents School and ongoing family guidance help extend wellbeing principles beyond the classroom. The department aims to prevent difficulties by early identification of needs, supports the academic and personal growth of students, and promotes spiritual formation within the community. It operates as an integrated part of the school's broader wellbeing strategy, reinforcing a healthy, inclusive culture across all activities.

Safeguarding
The Center runs an Inclusion and Wellbeing program that safeguards students by providing a support service to pupils, families and tutors and by guiding the educational process with a focus on safety, inclusion and well-being. The department's objectives include preventing maladjustments and ensuring a safe, respectful school climate, early detection of difficulties, and coordination with tutors and external professionals for intervention when needed. The Center's Convivencia Plan and ongoing parental engagement (Escuela de Padres) are central to safeguarding, as is the advisory support offered to families and the school leadership to promote a protective and supportive environment for all students.
Parent Experience

History
Four generations have led Lope de Vega International School, dedicating themselves to improving this international educational institution, where the transmission of traditional values has long stood as a solid foundation of innovation. Since its beginnings in 1956, the school has stood out for its innovative character, its educational methodology, and its leadership in pedagogical advances, especially in language teaching, personal development, integration of sports, and daily health. It also develops the skills necessary to achieve the motivation and inspiration that lead to excellence. The school is owned and operated by Centro de Estudios Lope de Vega International School S.A.U.

Community
As an international school, we cover all stages (Infant, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato and Ciclos Formativos). Our objective is to promote academic and personal success for every student, offering a comprehensive and personalized education in a multicultural and dynamic environment. The campus spans 25,000 m² in Benidorm, 1,500 meters from the sea, with spaces for academics and student life (classrooms, library, dining hall and cafeteria) as well as outdoor spaces such as the ecohuerto. The facilities include on-site residence/boarding and a sports complex with a gym, swimming pool, tennis and paddle courts, and a football pitch, enabling year-round activities. Open Day on March 25, 2026, and ongoing events such as Ecosystems in Action, Debates Club and Jóvenes solidarios enrich the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Facilities overview: Lope de Vega International School has a 25,000 m² campus in a privileged area of Benidorm, 1.5 km from the sea, integrating spaces for academics and school life (classrooms, library, dining hall and cafeteria), plus outdoor areas such as the eco-garden. The campus also includes a residence/boarding facility with single and double rooms and rest and study areas, and a sports complex equipped for multiple disciplines, with a gym, swimming pool, and dedicated areas such as tennis and paddle tennis courts and an 8-a-side football pitch, enabling year-round activities and events.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a sports complex with a gym, swimming pool, tennis and paddle tennis courts, and an 8-a-side football pitch, supporting a variety of activities and events throughout the year.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are provided for instructional activities. The library supports study and research. The campus includes dining facilities (a dining hall and a cafeteria) for student meals. Outdoor spaces such as the eco-garden are part of the on-site environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include a Debates club and a Youth Volunteers program. The Debates club develops argumentation and public speaking, while the Youth Volunteers program promotes community service and social responsibility.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The international project centers on language learning with Spanish and English, and French is introduced from Year 1 of ESO. Language levels are certified through official examinations from Cambridge University, l'Alliance Française, and the Instituto Cervantes. The school uses active methodologies that promote autonomy, discovery, critical thinking, and teamwork, linking learning to the surrounding environment. In Secondary Education, students use iPads in the first year and Chromebooks in the remaining years, and in Bachillerato each student provides their own computer to work autonomously.

Arts & Creative
The Mathematics Project uses new teaching dynamics and materials created by teachers to present mathematics in a relatable way, making it one of the more popular subjects with positive results. In Bachillerato, music, art, and theatre are part of the program.

Cultural & Language
The international project includes language learning in Spanish, English, and French from the start; language levels are certified by Cambridge University, Alliance Française, and Instituto Cervantes. The exchanges and short- and long-term stays at European schools strengthen these linguistic aims and foster European citizenship and autonomy. Secondary students participate in the Erasmus+ program and can begin Dual Bachillerato, enabling a dual qualification in Spanish Bachillerato and the United States.

Social & Hobbies
Infant education is bilingual (English and Spanish) with 70% of classes taught in English, learned naturally through the UK literacy approach (Phonics, Read&Write Inc.) so five-year-olds can read and write in English. The Infant project and the language plan are built on five active principles, based on executive brain functions to support effective learning. Extracurricular offerings include clubs such as Debates and Jóvenes Solidarios, complemented by a program that emphasizes critical and creative thinking, ICT use, values education, and experiential activities.

Community & Service
The Inclusion and Wellbeing Department provides support to students, families, and tutors to foster the full development of each student's personality according to their abilities and interests. Its activities include support for the learning process, the Academic and Career Orientation Plan, and the Values Education Plan, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists and external specialists.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership-oriented opportunities include Debates and Jóvenes Solidarios clubs as part of the school's clubs program, encouraging student initiative and social engagement. The European exchanges and Erasmus+ participation further develop student autonomy, citizenship, and cross-cultural collaboration, alongside dual Bachillerato pathways that broaden post-secondary options.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides extensive sports facilities across roughly 25,000 square meters, with 16 sports programs and a comprehensive offering of specialized sports training. The campus frequently hosts major events at federative and international levels. Facilities include a residence, classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, and an eco-garden, supporting physical, social, and environmental wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish and English are taught in Primary Education; French is introduced from 1st ESO. Language progress can be certified through official examinations by Cambridge University, Trinity College London, and the Instituto Cervantes. The school is an Official Examination Centre for the Instituto Cervantes. The international program includes language exchanges and Erasmus+ activities.

Bilingual Teaching
Primary Education is taught in Spanish and English, with all areas of learning conveyed in both languages. British immersion with native teachers is used in Primary Education, and Secondary Education and Bachillerato also feature British immersion with native teachers. Language progress can be certified through internationally recognized external examinations offered by Trinity College London, Cambridge University, or the Instituto Cervantes, and the school is an Official Examination Centre for the Instituto Cervantes.

Immersion Programs
British immersion with native teachers is used in Primary Education. Secondary Education and Bachillerato also feature British immersion with native teachers. From 1st ESO, French is introduced as part of the language program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Request information and schedule an interview. Families interested in enrolling must contact Lope de Vega International School to request information and arrange a personal interview. The interview introduces the educational project and facilities and collects information about the student. For students who do not speak Spanish, a DELE language immersion commitment may be required as part of the admission process.

2. Attend the interview with the student. The interview is conducted with the student and family to understand expectations and values and to evaluate compatibility with the school's educational approach. If additional support is needed, a meeting with the Inclusion and Wellbeing Team may be arranged.

3. Deliver the latest academic reports and language information. The family must submit the latest academic report with comments on the student's competencies. Language proficiency in the language of instruction will be assessed if necessary, and any official language certifications (Cambridge, TOEFL, DELF, etc.) will be considered.

4. Await admission confirmation. The center will inform families whether the student has been accepted based on availability of places in the requested course and other criteria.

5. Upon acceptance, provide the required documentation. Deliver the necessary documentation (passport, NIE, visa if foreign) and, where required, medical insurance; sign the admission agreement where applicable.

6. Pay the place reservation deposit. After providing the documentation, pay the seat reservation deposit to secure the student's place.

Scholarships
The school offers sibling discounts on tuition: 5% for the second child, 30% for the third child, and 100% for the fourth child and all subsequent children.
School Events
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