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Newton College

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €6,540 - 10,830
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1306
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Newton College is a bilingual school in Elche, Spain, offering education for ages 1 to 18. The college is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) and emphasizes multilingualism through English, Spanish, Valencian, German and French, supported by a Language Academy. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with the IPC in Primary and pairs the British framework with the IB Middle Years Programme in Secondary, while Sixth Form offers the Spanish Baccalaureate or IB Diploma Programme. The Early Years follow an internationally recognized framework. The campus spans 24,000 square metres and features six science laboratories, two ICT suites, art studios, a dynamic Innovation Centre with 3D printing, robotics and VR/AR tools, and solar-powered facilities in the Marie Curie building. Extensive sports facilities, a theatre and music suites, a library and outdoor spaces support a broad range of activities. In 2023 Newton College earned ISP Mastering status for international learners.

Camí vell de Alacant, Km 3, 03295 Elx, Alicante, Spain

The Essentials

Newton College has 1,306 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Camino Viejo Elche- Alicante, KM 3, Alicante, ES. The campus lies just outside Elche in a peaceful, accessible area and is about 10 minutes from Alicante–Elche Airport. It is easily accessible via national roads and the AP-7 motorway.

Stages
Early Years (Ages 1–4); Primary School (Ages 5–10); Secondary School (Ages 11–15); Sixth Form (Ages 16–18).

Type
International bilingual school (English–Spanish); part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from over 50 different nationalities.

Country affiliation
Spain

Bus service
17 bus routes across Elche and the Alicante province; BatOnRoute app provides real-time bus tracking and notifications.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Newton College has an official uniform with summer and winter variants. Uniform items include white shirts or polo shirts, shorts or skirts, and appropriate footwear; secondary students wear a lab coat and blazer. An Opening Minds T‑shirt in house colors (red, blue, green or yellow) is worn for house activities.

Food Options
The school has two dining halls with in‑house kitchens and a dedicated kitchen classroom. Lunch is mandatory for all students.

House System
The school uses a house system. Students are assigned to a house, and the Opening Minds T‑shirt is worn in the house color (red, blue, green or yellow) for house activities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global education network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Newton College ranges from EUR 6,540 to EUR 10,830 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration fees

- Registration fee (new students, one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 1,650. €
- Annual Re‑enrolment / Enrolment fee (paid annually to reserve a place; non‑refundable): EUR 825 per child.

Tuition fees by year group (charges shown: Annual fee, Termly fee (3 terms), Monthly fee where applicable — monthly option is 10 payments, September–June)

- Nursery (Age 1–3)
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,540.00.
- Per term (three terms): EUR 2,180.00.
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 654.00.

- Reception (Ages 4–5)
- Annual tuition: EUR 6,730.00.
- Per term: EUR 2,243.33.
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 673.00.

- Primary (Year 2–Year 7, Ages 5–10)
- Annual tuition: EUR 7,140.00.
- Per term: EUR 2,380.00.
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 714.00.

- Secondary (Year 8–Year 11, Ages 11–15)
- Annual tuition: EUR 8,590.00.
- Per term: EUR 2,863.33.
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 859.00.

- National Baccalaureate (Year 12–Year 13)
- Annual tuition: EUR 10,610.00.
- Per term: EUR 3,536.67.
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,061.00.

- International Baccalaureate (IBDP, Year 12–Year 13)
- Annual tuition: EUR 10,830.00.
- Per term: EUR 3,610.00.
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,083.00.

Additional / optional recurring costs

- Lunch (compulsory for Nursery, Reception & Y1): EUR 1,160.00 per year (EUR 116.00 per month).
- Lunch (Years 2–13): EUR 1,710.00 per year (EUR 171.00 per month).
- Short‑distance school bus: EUR 1,360.00 per year (EUR 136.00 per month).
- Long‑distance school bus: EUR 1,810.00 per year (EUR 181.00 per month).
- Breakfast Club (optional, subject to minimum enrolments): EUR 740.00 per year (EUR 74.00 per month).
- Uniforms, school textbooks and some external exam fees (e.g., Cambridge) are not included in tuition; uniforms are sold via the college uniform store.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Monthly option: 10 monthly payments (September–June). Direct debit charges are issued between the 1st and 5th of each month. In exceptional cases a bank transfer may be accepted but will incur a surcharge (see bank transfer surcharge).
- Termly option: three payments due on 1 September, 1 January and 1 April.
- Annual option: single payment due before 31 August; an advance‑payment discount applies if the full year is paid by the advance‑payment deadline. For annual bank‑transfer arrangements contact the school's accounts team.
- Re‑enrolment / place‑reservation timing: the annual re‑enrolment (reservation) fee is charged in advance to secure the place; the school issues instructions and dates for payment of that reservation fee.
- Returned direct debit charge: EUR 30 per returned direct debit.
- Mid‑term starters: a student joining mid‑term is charged for the whole term. Tuition and academic charges are reviewed annually and subject to change.

Fee payment options and surcharges

- SEPA direct debit (bank direct debit) is the standard payment method and is required for monthly payment plans; bank details are provided at registration.
- Bank transfer is accepted in many cases; paying by bank transfer for monthly/termly invoices may incur a surcharge of EUR 40 per invoice. Annual bank‑transfer payment arrangements are handled separately with accounts (the €40 per‑invoice supplement does not apply to agreed annual bank transfers).
- Cash payments are restricted by Spanish money‑laundering rules; the school may refuse some forms of payment in certain circumstances.

Discounts

- Sibling discounts: the third sibling receives a 40% reduction on tuition, lunch and enrolment/re‑enrolment fees; the fourth sibling and any subsequent siblings receive a 75% reduction on tuition and enrolment/re‑enrolment fees and 40% off lunch.
- Advance‑payment discount: a 3% discount is applied to tuition (and to the re‑enrolment fee, refunded if applicable) when the full year is paid in advance by the published deadline.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; fees and schedules above reflect day‑school provision (transport and wrap‑around services are charged separately where used).

Refund and withdrawal policy (fees and notice)

- Registration and Enrolment / Re‑enrolment fees are non‑refundable.
- A minimum written notice period is required to withdraw a pupil (the standard parental notice requirement is set in the parent contract); failure to provide the required notice will result in fees in lieu of notice. "Fees in lieu of notice" are defined in the contract and will be charged where required. Withdrawing a pupil before the end of the school year will generally produce a refund for the remaining months of tuition, minus any applicable annual‑payment discounts and any fees in lieu of notice where notice requirements are not met.
- Fees are normally not refundable for absence due to sickness, shortened terms, school closures or force‑majeure events, except in exceptional circumstances at the school's discretion or where legal obligations require a refund.

What tuition covers

- Tuition fees include day trips (transport for those trips), most school materials and student medical insurance; they do not include uniforms, textbooks and some external examination fees.

Important operational notes

- Students with outstanding fees may have their place cancelled for the next academic year. Payments made for examinations or excursions are first applied to settle outstanding tuition before being allocated to the relevant activity. The school enforces late‑payment and collection provisions as set out in the Parent Contract.

(End of fees summary.)
Academics

Newton College teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Dual language curriculum for ages 1–18. Early Years: guided by the Early Years curriculum. Primary School: bilingual programme blending the British National Curriculum with the IPC. Secondary School: British National Curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Sixth Form offers either the Spanish Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school emphasises multilingualism with English, Spanish, Valencian, German and French, and a Language Academy for language development.

Exam Results
Excellent results in the IB Diploma Programme, with students gaining entry to chosen careers and top universities around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Future Pathways is a personalised programme that helps students explore opportunities, make informed decisions and confidently move towards university or careers. Through exclusive scholarships, students have opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Newton College integrates life competencies through a framework backed by Cambridge University via Camtree. Students develop reflection, adaptability and self‑leadership alongside strong relationships and global awareness. The Life Competencies framework helps students make informed decisions, collaborate effectively and thrive in a changing world. These skills are embedded throughout the learning experience to support confidence and personal growth now and in the future.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Newton College provides support for children with learning difficulties.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is led by Alison Salis, EAL Leader and Saturday School Coordinator. Language is treated as a bridge to the world, with home languages honoured while English, Spanish and Valenciano are integrated into classroom learning. Multilingualism is part of the school's DNA, with students learning multiple languages including German, Spanish, French and Valenciano.

Mental Wellbeing
Safeguarding is woven into everything the school does, and the safety and wellbeing of students come first. Students thrive when they feel safe, supported and happy, in a nurturing space where they can grow emotionally and physically. The safeguarding team includes staff dedicated to promoting student well‑being and safety.

Safeguarding
Newton College maintains a safeguarding policy with clear protocols for child protection. There is a safeguarding team led by designated staff, ensuring open communication with students, parents and stakeholders. Security measures include a single‑entry point for access control, signing in and badges for visitors, and risk assessments for extended activities.
Parent Experience

History
Newton College was founded in 1991 in Elche to offer a bilingual, international education blending British and Spanish curricula. In 1998, the IB Diploma Programme was introduced. Facilities were expanded in 2005 with a modern sports complex and advanced science laboratories. The school joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2012 and adopted digital learning in 2020. In 2023, Newton College earned ISP Mastering status.

Community
Newton College has a strong sense of community, with a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students, staff and families build close relationships, and the community supports every student to feel valued. The school hosts a truly international community, with students representing over 40 nationalities and bringing global perspectives to learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Newton College has cutting-edge facilities including interactive classrooms, science labs, arts studios and a sport pavilion. Science labs are six in number and support Biology, Chemistry and Physics with professional-grade equipment. Two ICT suites with 30 workstations each, plus trolleys of iPads and Chromebooks, support digital learning. Dedicated art studios provide spaces for painting, sculpture and digital design. A dynamic Innovation Centre features 3D printers, robotics kits and VR/AR tools to bring STEM to life, while the Marie Curie building houses administrative offices and modern science laboratories powered by solar energy.

Sports Facilities
The athletic complex includes a full-size gym, FIFA-regulation soccer fields, competition-grade tennis courts, modern pickleball courts and an athletics track. Students of all grades access these world-class facilities. They foster teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. The facilities support a broad range of physical education programs.

Academic Facilities
Science labs, ICT suites, art studios and an Innovation Centre with 3D printers, robotics kits and VR/AR support learning. Six science labs provide hands-on facilities for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Two ICT suites with 30 workstations each and trolleys of iPads and Chromebooks support digital learning. Dedicated art studios foster painting, sculpture and digital design. The Marie Curie building houses administrative offices alongside modern science laboratories powered by renewable solar energy.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Theatre and media studio provides a professional-grade production space with broadcast-quality studios and editing suites. Music room offers professional instruments and modern technology for solo and ensemble practice. NuCLEuS Library blends physical collections with digital resources to support study and collaboration. Green spaces and outdoor learning areas on the 24,000 m² campus support science, sport and exploration. Cantina serves as a social hub with freshly prepared snacks, healthy refreshments and energising bites for busy scholars.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISP Model United Nations provides public speaking training and global citizenship. The school participates in ISP Model United Nations and ISP Filmmakers, offering international opportunities for debate and collaborative projects. ISP Scientists provides real-world problem solving and hands-on environmental impact projects. ISP Chess Masters connects students with regional and international chess competitions.

Arts & Creative
ISP Artists offers workshops with experts, a personalized visual arts curriculum and virtual art exhibitions. ISP Filmmakers provides a real-life movie-making experience with digital editing and a Filmmakers Awards Ceremony. Art and crafts activities are part of the broader arts and creative opportunities.

Cultural & Language
Multilingualism encourages students to explore a range of world languages, strengthening their home language and learning at least one additional language. ISP Cultural Exchange offers reciprocal cultural exchanges and homestays to experience another ISP culture. ISP Model United Nations builds knowledge of international relations and diplomacy, with research, public speaking and debate. International opportunities connect students with peers worldwide through ISP exchanges.

Social & Hobbies
A broad range of clubs and activities includes chess, cricket, football, cooking, dance and yoga. The Buddies System pairs older students with new ones to provide mentorship and support. The Student Council represents students' voices and leads initiatives, while Prefects assist teachers and staff in maintaining a positive environment. Prefects and student leadership opportunities are part of the school life experience.

Community & Service
The Eco Team is a group of students passionate about sustainability and environmental issues. Changemakers provides tools and methodologies for social impact projects and grants for real change. ISP Cultural Exchange supports cross-cultural learning through homestays and exchanges across ISP schools.

Leadership & Professional
Head Boy/Head Girl are selected to represent the student body, leading by example. The Student Council represents students and leads initiatives; Prefects assist in maintaining a positive school environment. Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices, including exclusive scholarships with renowned institutions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A wide range of sports and athletic activities includes football, basketball, cricket and tennis. Dance and yoga for children support movement, discipline and relaxation. The Buddies System provides mentorship to help new students settle in, fostering belonging and wellbeing. Art and crafts activities contribute to a balanced, creative school life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, Spanish, Valencian, German and French. English is the main language of instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has bilingual education in English and Spanish.

Immersion Programs
The school has a language immersion programme from an early age.
Admissions

Admissions
01 Get in touch today. Contact Newton College to schedule a visit to the school or arrange a virtual meeting. Our team will attend to you as soon as possible. This initial contact starts the admissions journey.
02 Join us for a tour. This is a chance for us to meet you and your child, understand their needs and interests and explain how our curriculum works. We'll also give you a tour of our facilities, offering a closer look at the inspiring environment where your child will learn. This step provides an opportunity to see the learning environment firsthand.
03 Assessment day. We may request your child's previous school report, if applicable. From Year 3 onwards, students are required to sit for an entrance assessment test in English, Spanish and Mathematics. The assessment day forms part of the admissions process.
04 Application review. Once your child has completed the assessment process, we will make a formal offer in writing. You'll then have between 5 to 10 days to confirm your place and proceed with registration. This step finalizes the offer process.
05 Get ready to start. Congratulations! Your family is now part of our Newton College community. We look forward to welcoming you and your child. Further information about registration will be provided by the admissions team.

Scholarships
Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions. The Future Pathways programme includes scholarships that support students' study with leading institutions and help develop skills for emerging careers.
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