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The English Centre

Spain, Cadiz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €6,384 - 8,294
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 805
Type Co-educational
Opened 1969
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, French, German
Typical class size 10
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The English Centre in Spain is a private, independent, multilingual, non-denominational, co-educational school serving ages 2 to 18. It operates as a Cambridge International School, delivering The International Curriculum from Early Years to Cambridge Secondary, with a bespoke curriculum and a British framework. The programme includes Cross-Cultural Activities, pedagogical innovation, and teacher development, taught in English with 21st-century pedagogy and technology. Early Years education is active learning in an English environment, based on the Seeds for Life project (extension of the IC for EY). In Primary, Literacy and Topics are emphasised, supported by a Classroom Language Assistant; Secondary uses Project Based Learning and provides access to external exams and exchanges. The campus offers themed classrooms and outdoor spaces, plus Looking to the Future spaces for debates, robotics, and reading. Extracurriculars include Robotics, Music, and German language study. Since 1969, the school has offered opportunities such as Model European Parliament globally.

www.elcentroingles.es

Av. de Fuentebravía, Km, 1, 11500 El Puerto de Sta María, Cádiz, Spain

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The Essentials

The English Centre has 805 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain

Stages
Early Years (starting at age 2) through Secondary, including Junior School (Primary) and first years of Senior School (Secondary) up to Baccalaureate/Sixth Form

Type
Private, independent, multilingual, non-denominational, co-educational

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils mainly from the Cadiz Bay area (El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera, and nearby cities); some students from other countries

Additional learning support
Addresses diverse educational needs with inclusive education; attention to diversity through a Plan of Attention to Diversity (PAD) and Tutorial Action Plan (PAT)

Country affiliation
Spain

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational; Catholic religion and catechesis offered on request for families who wish their child to receive First Communion and Confirmation
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The English Centre ranges from EUR 6,384 to EUR 8,294 for 2026/27.

Application / reservation and enrolment fees

- Reservation of place (Reserva de plaza): EUR 369.00 (amount charged for renewing pupils as shown in the school price list).
- Enrolment fee (Matrícula) to formalise registration (applies to new pupils; special sibling/legacy rates apply):
- Age 2: EUR 300.00.
- Age 3: EUR 400.00.
- All other ages: EUR 500.00.

Tuition by school stage (monthly amounts published in the school price list)

- Early Years (2 years old): EUR 405.00 per month.
- Early Years (3 years old): EUR 418.00 per month.
- Early Years (4–5 years old): EUR 486.00 per month.
- Junior School (Primary): EUR 563.00 per month.
- Secondary (ESO): EUR 596.00 per month.
- Sixth Form / Bachillerato: EUR 609.00 per month.

How tuition is billed (billing schedule and related terms)

- Tuition figures are presented as monthly amounts in the published price list; the dining-room (comedor) fee is described as the annual dining cost divided into 10 monthly payments. The school's price list also records specific months in which termly activities are invoiced (typically November, February and May). Payment-in-full for the entire academic year paid before 30 July receives a 2% discount.

Dining, educational and digital charges (additional recurring/annual items)

- Dining (Comedor): EUR 174.00 per month (the price list states this is the annual dining cost divided into 10 monthly instalments).
- Educational complement (Complemento educativo): EUR 95.00 (charged in September and regularised on the June invoice; covers school materials, complementary activities and reprography).
- Digital quota (Cuota digital): charged monthly; examples published:
- iPad 1:1 (pupils from Junior School Year 3 to Secondary Year 2): EUR 17.25 per month.
- Lenovo 1:1 (pupils from Secondary Year 3 to 2nd year Bachillerato): EUR 20.75 per month.

Optional services and activities (published termly/monthly charges)

- School bus (monthly):
- Local routes (El Puerto interior, Valdelagrana, Vallealto, Vistahermosa, Las Redes): EUR 91.50 per month.
- Longer routes (Cádiz, San Fernando, Chiclana, Conil, Puerto Real, Jerez, Rota, Sanlúcar, Chipiona, Arcos/Bornos): EUR 136.00 per month.
- Breakfast / morning club (Aula matinal): EUR 58.25 per month; single occasional days EUR 4.95.
- Sports clubs and extra‑curriculars (examples, termly):
- Basic sporting activity: EUR 107.00 per term.
- Paddle / swimming: EUR 114.00 per term.
- School of Music: EUR 198.00 per term.
- School of Dance: EUR 138.00 per term.
- Flamenco: EUR 182.00 per term.
- School of languages: EUR 142.00 per term.
- Some activities (choir) may be free or have different charging rules; specific clubs/activities are invoiced termly (November, February, May).
- Individual tutoring (per class): one‑to‑one EUR 32.50; two‑pupil group EUR 17.50 per pupil; three or more pupils EUR 13.90 per pupil (per class).
- Books: charged in October according to published book lists; book costs are billed separately and require prior request at the time of place reservation.

Discounts and sibling reductions

- Sibling discounts apply to teaching, dining, bus and morning-club concepts (the reservation advance is excluded). Examples published:
- 2 siblings: 25% discount on the younger sibling's applicable fees.
- 3 siblings: 40% on the youngest (and 50% on the youngest + 25% on the second in some cases).
- Up to 4–5 sibling scales with higher discounts (published schedule applies). Payment of the full course prior to the stated deadline receives a 2% discount.

Registration, enrolment and reserve billing schedule

- The school issues the reservation of place and enrolment charges at the time of admission confirmation; the educational complement is invoiced in September and adjusted in June; many extra‑curricular activities are invoiced termly (November, February, May). Payment-in-full discount deadline is published as 30 July for the academic year.

Boarding

- The school is a day school; no boarding fees are published in the available price documents. (No boarding charges appear in the school's published price list.)

Uniform and other one‑off costs

- The school maintains a uniform code and an internal uniform annex; the price list / circulars indicate a separate school uniform shop and uniform policy but do not publish a consolidated uniform price in the public price list. Parents should expect separate charges for uniform items purchased through the school's uniform service.

Refunds and cancellation rules

- The school's admissions policy states that omission, concealment or falsification of required information can justify rescission of enrolment and/or non‑renewal of place without right to restitution of amounts already paid for place reservation and enrolment in those circumstances. The admissions policy contains the formal rules that define when paid amounts may or may not be returned.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The school's publicly available price list and downloads do not explicitly publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (credit‑card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) in the documents located in the public downloads and price PDF. Parents should expect standard school payment methods (invoiced receipts and bank payment/recurring instalment systems are referenced by the invoicing language), but an explicit list of acceptable payment channels is not published in the publicly available price documents.

Notes about currency and charging

- All amounts above are shown in euros (EUR) as published in the school's price list. Several items are billed monthly, some termly and others annually (with examples and months indicated in the published price list).

Brief summary of findings and limitations

- The most detailed published fee schedule available on the school's public downloads is the "Price List 2021/2022" (document containing the line‑item amounts cited above). The school's Admissions Policy (dated December 11, 2024) sets out cancellation/rescission rules that affect refund entitlement. The school's publicly accessible pages and downloads list the line items and invoicing months shown above but do not publish a more recent consolidated public price schedule for a later academic year or an explicit public list of accepted payment channels.

If you need the exact, current academic‑year price schedule and formal payment‑method instructions for the academic year you are registering for, the school's published price list and admissions policy should be checked directly for any updates beyond the documents cited here.
Academics

The English Centre teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
El Centro Inglés is a Cambridge International School certified by Cambridge Assessment. It delivers The International Curriculum for ages 2–18, including Cross-Cultural Activities, pedagogical innovation, and teacher development. The curriculum meets family expectations, motivates students to broaden and apply their knowledge, and uses 21st‑century pedagogy complemented by cutting‑edge technology. A native, expert team guides learning and fosters an environment of international traditions within the Centre. Early Years education is active learning in a fully English environment, based on the Seeds for Life project (extension of the IC for EY). In Primary and Secondary, the IC is Cambridge Assessment certified; Primary emphasizes Literacy and Topics with a Classroom Language Assistant (CLA) and technology; Secondary uses Project Based Learning across subjects and provides access to external exams and exchanges.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class groups support personalized learning. Early Years education is active learning in a fully English environment. The First Cycle has a Classroom Language Assistant (CLA), a native speaker, to support language use inside and outside the classroom.

Exam Results
PAU results for recent cohorts are published on the Honours Board. For example, 2022-23 cohort scored 13.57 out of 14, and 2021-22 cohort scored 13.914 out of 14. The board also lists Head Boy and Head Girl for multiple years.
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Admissions

Admissions
ADMISSIONS CONSTRUCTING THE PATH TOGETHER

1. Information request. You can access information online by using the Information button and completing the questionnaire, or download the application form from Matriculación if you are ready to enroll. You may also request information in person at the Centre or by calling 956 850 560. After requesting information, you will receive the information bulletin by email, and the Family Services (SAF) will contact you to arrange a guided visit. This step does not commit you to enrollment.

2. Visit to the Centre. During the visit you will have the opportunity to see the Centre's Educational Project in action and to raise any questions. You will learn about the Centre's lifelong learning philosophy, programmes, services and facilities. You can meet teachers and current students and discuss your child's needs with staff. The SAF will coordinate scheduling and provide information about what you can expect during your visit.

3. Admissions phase. In this phase there will be an interview of the family and the student with the Sub-Director of the stage. The interview takes into account the interview results and the current and previous year's grades. Based on these factors, the Centre will decide on admission. The outcome is communicated to the family with next steps.

4. Enrollment formalization. Once admission is communicated to the family, you will be asked to confirm enrollment and to submit the remaining completed documentation. The Centre will provide the enrollment forms and detail the required documents and fees. Enrollment is processed after documents are received and verified, and you will receive further information about start dates and any preparatory steps.

5. Preparation test. Students entering Year 3 (2nd of Primary) who have been admitted will take a preparation test in May or June. The test covers language, mathematics, English and a test from the Orientation Department and is designed to establish readiness for the assigned stage or level. Tests are scheduled for admitted students; results are communicated and a summer task is issued before joining. This testing helps ensure a smooth transition to the new grade.

6. Does requesting information commit you to anything? Requesting information commits you to nothing; the final admission decision is made only after the information process has concluded.

7. Is there an entrance test? The Year 3+ admission process includes the preparation test described above; no additional entrance test is ordinarily required beyond this preparation assessment.

8. Prices. After you have requested information about the Centre, the tariffs are sent to you.

9. Discounts. There are sibling discounts: for three siblings, 40% is discounted on the youngest of the three; for four siblings, 95% discount on the youngest; for five or more siblings, 100% discount on the youngest and 35% on the next. There are also discounts on transport and on after‑school activities; consult the Secretariat for details.

10. Mandatory services. The mandatory services are tuition and dining. Other services such as buses, morning care, and after‑school activities are optional and billed only if requested in writing via ECINET.

11. Age to enroll. Our educational provision covers ages 2 to 18.

12. ECINET. ECINET is a families' portal that provides access with family credentials to contact the Centre and the tutor, request bus changes, request meals for the student, and request tutoring.

13. Curriculum. We follow the official Spanish curriculum with our own international extension. We have created an International Curriculum featuring English‑taught subjects and activities that complement students' education. Early Years is British; Junior School and Senior School are governed by Cambridge, which endorses our International Curriculum.

14. What is the International Curriculum? It is a framework of English‑language subjects and activities (e.g., Topic, Assembly, PE) designed to complement the standard curriculum and promote an active, creative, collaborative learning approach.

15. Extracurricular activities. A wide range of sports, music, language and robotics activities are offered. Details can be found in the Admissions area under the Catalog of Extracurricular Schools.

16. English hours by stage. English instruction is tailored by stage, with higher English exposure in Early Years and Primary, and continuing to Secondary.

17. When do second and third languages begin? German begins from age 4; Chinese culture begins from age 4; French begins from age 2. In secondary, students select between the two languages offered.

18. Is toilet training a prerequisite to enroll? Toilet training is not a prerequisite; auxiliaries attend to the needs of younger students.

19. What is an Intern? An Intern is a native assistant who supports each teacher across Early Years, Stage 2 and Stage 3 (Junior School).

20. Uniform. Uniforms are available for purchase at the Centre's uniform shop.

21. Kitchen facilities. The Centre has its own kitchen; meals are prepared in-house by Sodexo, with menus planned by Sodexo nutritionists.

22. Is dining mandatory? Yes, dining is mandatory for all students.

23. Adapted menus. There are dietary options for gluten-free, lactose-free, and other dietary needs, and menus are viewable in ECINET.

24. Swimming lessons. Swimming is taught in all courses from age 3 starting in May; students may choose swimming or other aquatic activities as an after‑school option.

Scholarships
LMR Scholarship (Becas Linda Mary Randell) for Bachillerato at ECI

Linda Mary Randell Scholarships for Bachillerato at ECI were established in the 2019‑2020 academic year by the Randell family to honour the founder's memory. Two scholarships are offered each year, one internal and one external, to reward and enable participation in the ECI educational project for students with an outstanding academic record and who demonstrate alignment with ECI values and the profile of an ECI student. The scholarships are targeted to students from two local catchment groups:

• One scholarship for students from Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Chipiona and Rota.
• One scholarship for students from Cádiz, Puerto Real, San Fernando, Conil and Chiclana.

The LMR Scholarship includes the following at no cost:
1) Enrollment and place reservation
2) Tuition
3) Dining services and school transport
4) Textbooks

Candidates are evaluated on:
1) An excellent academic record (academic results account for 45% of the decision)
2) A personal CV aligned with ECI values, including volunteering, participation, awards in projects and competitions, and demonstrated successes in music, sport, sciences and the arts; candidates must provide a first letter of recommendation and a second motivation letter (the combined weight is 50%)
3) A minimum English level of B2 is required (C1 preferred)
4) Open, inquisitive and innovative mindset
5) Leadership and active membership in a student club

If you would like to apply for the LMR Scholarship, you can download the Basis (Bases) from the site. For any inquiries, contact the Centre at 956 850 560 or info@elcentroingles.es.
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