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Victorious International British School

Spain, Alicante

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 118
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Performing Arts, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Victorious International British School is a family-owned British international school in Altea, Spain. The school welcomes pupils aged 3 to 18 and delivers British Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. All classes are taught primarily in English, with Spanish taught alongside British subjects; three subjects follow the Spanish Government curriculum. Early Years uses the EYFS framework; Primary employs a project-based, creative approach; Secondary covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) with iGCSE/GCSE subjects in Years 10–11 and options in Modern Foreign Language, Arts or Humanities. Sixth Form is planned for 2027 to prepare pupils for university entry, with A-Levels in at least three subjects and Spanish PCE exams in at least two. The campus features large classrooms, a garden, beach access for outdoor learning, ICT and science labs, a Performing Arts space, a school bus, and creativity spaces. Wellbeing and Montessori-inspired holistic education underpin the program.

Carrer Figuera, 23, 03590 Altea la Vella, Alicante, Spain

The Essentials

Victorious International British School has 118 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Altea la Vella on the Costa Blanca, Spain. Address: Calle Figuera 23, Santa Clara, Altea la Vella 03599. The school is an accredited British School in the area.

Stages
Ages 3–18; currently offers places for pupils aged 3–18 and plans to expand to Secondary in the near future.

Type
Private, family-owned British international school.

Additional learning support
Extra language support with our Spanish teacher for native English speakers; small group interventions; additional maths interventions in ability-based groups; ability-based groups; gifted and talented programme; 1-1 tutoring if required; accelerated learning.

Country affiliation
Spain
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is a nutrition-focused weekly program with vegan and vegetarian options every day. On Mondays, children make their own lunch; other days feature meals prepared at school or catered by local establishments, following a weekly plan that includes Make Your Own Mondays, Traditional Tuesdays, Wellness Wednesdays, Thoughtful Thursdays, and Take Out Fridays, with a daily salad cart, fruit and vegetables available.

Governance and Ownership
Privately owned and family run.
Fees
Application fees

- No public schedule of application, registration, or administration fees is published for the current academic year (as of March 16, 2026). The admissions page lists the application and interview steps and provides online enquiry/admissions forms, but it does not display fixed fee amounts.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a termly or yearly tuition schedule by year group on its public materials for the current academic year (as of March 16, 2026). No per-term or per-year amounts for Early Years, Primary, or Secondary are available in public listings from the school. Third‑party directories also indicate tuition figures are not publicly disclosed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule (termly/annual instalments), payment deadlines, penalty terms for late payments, and formal payment conditions are not published in the school's publicly available materials for the current academic year (as of March 16, 2026).

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. The school's public information and programme descriptions present the provision as a day school; no boarding options or boarding charges appear in the school's materials.

Other costs and typical extra charges

- Uniform: A unique school uniform is available to purchase through the school. Specific uniform item prices are not published.

- Resources: The school states that all resources — including books and stationery — are included in the tuition fees. No separate per-item charges for textbooks or basic stationery are published.

- Lunch: The school publishes a described meal plan (including on-site cooking activities and catered days) but does not publish a separate price for daily meals or a meal-plan charge.

- Extracurricular activities, examination fees, transport, school trips, insurance, and exam-entry charges are not itemised with prices in the school's public materials; no public fee schedule for these extras is available.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy, deposit/advance payment retention policy, or formal conditions for fee refunds (for withdrawal, relocation, or exclusion) is published in the school's public materials for the current academic year (as of March 16, 2026).

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) or account details or specify whether card payments are accepted. No published list of payment channels is available in the school's public materials for the current academic year (as of March 16, 2026).

Summary statement

- For the current academic year (as of March 16, 2026) the school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule showing application fees, tuition by year group (per term and per year), billing schedule, boarding fees, refund rules, or accepted payment methods. The school's public information does state that uniforms are sold through the school and that books and stationery are included in tuition; it also describes the school lunch programme and the admissions steps.
Academics

Victorious International British School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
British Curriculum. All classes taught primarily in English. We follow the British National Curriculum. Subjects include English, Maths, Science, ICT, History, Geography, Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Design Technology, PSHE, Sport, Citizenship. Spanish is taught alongside British subjects and we follow the curriculum set by the Spanish Government. Early Years uses the EYFS framework; Primary uses a project-based, creative approach; Secondary covers Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) preparing for GCSE-level study, with iGCSE/GCSE subjects in Years 10–11 and options such as Modern Foreign Language, the Arts, or Humanities. Three subjects are taught through the Spanish system: Language and Literature, Social Sciences, and Valencian. Sixth Form is planned for the future to prepare pupils for university entry, with the British Curriculum preparing students to achieve A-Levels in at least 3 subjects, and Spanish Curriculum PCE exams in at least 2 subjects.

Higher Education Progression
Sixth Form planned for the future to prepare pupils for university entry; A-Levels will be offered in at least 3 subjects; Spanish PCE exams will be taken in at least 2 subjects to support university entrance.

Gifted and Talented
Bespoke personalised learning plans are an integral part of teaching and learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritises pupil wellbeing and meaningful relationships. The mission is to create an inspirational world where children are happy, empowered and confident, with a strong focus on British curriculum academics and a holistic approach that includes Montessori elements. Personalised learning is a major priority, supported by an enriched curriculum that integrates technology, outdoor learning, real-life experiences and the performing arts. The school emphasises generosity, patience and tolerance so every child feels valued and safe. There is a zero-tolerance bullying policy, and parent partnership is valued through regular events and feedback opportunities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Personalised Learning provides targeted support for diverse learning needs, including small group interventions for reading, writing and phonics, and additional maths interventions. It also includes ability-based groups, a Gifted & Talented Programme, and 1-on-1 tutoring if required. Extra language support is offered, including Spanish language support for native English speakers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Extra language support is offered, including additional Spanish language support for native English speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is of the highest importance; pupils are encouraged to practise generosity, patience and tolerance, and every child will feel valued and safe. A zero-tolerance bullying policy is in place, and wellbeing is a central focus in school life.

Safeguarding
The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy commits to a culture of safety and protecting children from abuse and harm, with a designated safeguarding lead coordinating child protection (Director Victoria Gomez-Middleton; Deputy in her absence). All staff receive safeguarding training at least every two years, and staff understand safeguarding as their responsibility. Recruitment checks include enhanced criminal records and identity verification for staff and volunteers, and safeguarding concerns are recorded and reported to relevant authorities. The policy outlines procedures for recording concerns, and the school follows online safety measures and the Prevent Duty to protect pupils from radicalisation.
Parent Experience

History
Privately and family owned, Victorious International British School is an accredited British School in Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain, offering places to pupils aged 3–18. The school will grow with its students and will offer additional places in Secondary in the near future. It is located at Calle Figuera 23, Santa Clara, Altea la Vella, 03599, Spain. The school emphasises wellbeing and a holistic approach to education, including technology, outdoor learning and the performing arts.

Community
The school maintains a Parent Partnership that values parent involvement. The partnership welcomes feedback, suggestions, and collaborations from parents. Parents are invited to regular events and open days to see the work their children are involved in. Open days are referenced in the admissions process as opportunities for private tours and interviews. A dedicated Parent Information section provides additional information for families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent Partnership exists through the school's parent engagement channels. The partnership welcomes feedback, suggestions, and collaborations from parents. Parents are invited to regular events and open days to observe their children's activities. Open days are available as part of admissions with private tours and interviews on select days. The school uses the Parent Information section to facilitate ongoing parent involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is set in a spacious campus with large classrooms and dedicated spaces for independent learning. It features its own garden and safe access to a nearby quiet beach for outdoor learning. Technology and Science facilities are integrated into the school, including an ICT suite and a dedicated laboratory. A space for Performing Arts supports dance and theatre activities. Other facilities include a study and dining space, creativity spaces, storage areas, hygiene facilities, a school bus, and new, modern installations with abundant learning resources and well-equipped classrooms.

Sports Facilities
A sport court is available for physical education and activities.

Academic Facilities
Technology and Science areas are featured within the school, including a laboratory. An ICT suite supports digital learning, and Computer Technology is part of the main British curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cambridge English, Ballet, Sport, Arts and Crafts, Cooking and Languages.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
British Curriculum forms the core of the academic program, with a holistic approach that includes elements of the Montessori method. Personalised learning is integral, supported by technology, outdoor learning and real-world experiences alongside the Performing Arts.

Arts & Creative
An emphasis on the arts is integrated into the curriculum, with a robust Arts programme and opportunities to participate in shows and competitions. Dance and other performing arts are offered as part of the extra-curricular activities.

Cultural & Language
An additional Modern Foreign Language is offered. In Secondary, Language and Literature, Social Sciences and Valencian are taken through the Spanish system.

Social & Hobbies
Extra-curricular activities include Dance, Cambridge English, Gymnastics and Sport; pupils have opportunities to take part in shows and competitions.

Leadership & Professional
Careers guidance is provided as part of the Sixth Form planning; the Sixth Form will open in 2027 to prepare pupils for university entry under the British Curriculum.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is prioritized; every child's wellbeing is valued and a zero-tolerance bullying policy is in place to keep pupils safe. Lunchtimes focus on nutrition and healthy food, with a approach that involves and inspires students.
Languages

Language Provision
Cambridge English is offered as an extra-curricular activity. An additional Modern Foreign Language is offered. Three subjects are taken through the Spanish system: Language and Literature, Social Sciences and Valencian.

Bilingual Teaching
The school takes some subjects through the Spanish system, including Language and Literature, Social Sciences and Valencian. An additional Modern Foreign Language is offered.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is an accredited British School in Altea.
Admissions

Admissions
1. COMPLETE AN INITIAL ENQUIRY FORM. The Initial Enquiry Form is accessible via the Initial Enquiry Form link on this page. Prospective Parents & Students are the audience for this process. It is the first item listed under PROSPECTIVE PARENTS AND STUDENTS admissions steps.
2. BOOK AN OPEN DAY OR VISIT. Book a private tour and interview or one of our open days. Open Days provide the option to arrange a private tour and an interview. Bookings and details are available on this page, with contact information for arranging visits.
3. COMPLETE A FULL ADMISSIONS FORM. The Full Admissions Form is accessible via the Full Admissions Form link on this page. This form is part of the admissions process for prospective families. The page lists it as the third step in the process.
4. ATTEND AN INTERVIEW WITH OPTIONAL CHILD-FRIENDLY TESTS. Attend an Interview with optional child-friendly tests. The tests, if conducted, are described as optional. This step is part of the admissions process.
5. CONFIRMATION OF PLACE. Confirmation of Place is listed as the fifth step.
School Events
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