One of the most important issues when moving to Spain for expats or foreigners, is the language barrier. Overall for those nationals who do not speak Spanish.
Spain has a wide variety of International Schools at the main Spanish cities as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, etc.
Here are some examples of internations schools:
Valencia
Some of the international schools in the Valencia region that were known as of 2022 include:
- American School of Valencia (ASV): ASV offers an American curriculum and is known for its international programs.
- The British School of Valencia (BSV): This school follows the British educational system and offers programs from nursery to sixth form.
- Caxton College: Caxton College is a British international school providing education from early years to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
- Lycée Français de Valence: This is the French international school in Valencia, offering the French curriculum.
- Colegio Alemán de Valencia (German School): This school follows the German educational system.
- Cambridge House Community College: It’s a British school that offers a British curriculum and various educational stages.
- Colegio CEU San Pablo Valencia: This is a Spanish school with a strong focus on Catholic education and values.
- El Plantío International School: This school follows the British curriculum and offers education for various age groups.
- IES Levante International School: This is an international school in Valencia that offers education in English.
- Swedish School of Valencia: This school provides education based on the Swedish curriculum.
Alicante
- The Lady Elizabeth School: Located in Javea and Benitachell, it offers an English curriculum and is well-regarded for its international education.
- Newton College: Situated in Elche, it’s a British school with a strong academic program.
- King’s College Alicante: Part of the King’s Group, it provides a British-style education and is located in Alicante.
- The Elian’s British School: Found in La Nucia, it offers British education and has a reputation for quality teaching.
- Caxton College: Located in Puzol, Valencia (near Alicante), it’s an international school offering the British curriculum.
- Xabia International College: Located in Javea, it offers the British National Curriculum and has a strong focus on academic achievement.
- Laude Lady Elizabeth School: Situated in Benitachell, it’s known for providing a British education.
- Costa Blanca International College: Found in Benidorm, it offers education in English for international students.
- La Devesa – Situated in Elche, it is an English based education with international scope.
Murcia
- King’s College, Murcia: This is a well-known British school in Murcia, offering education from Early Years to A-levels. It follows the British curriculum.
- El Limonar International School, Murcia: El Limonar is another British international school offering a British education system, including IGCSE and A-levels.
- Laude Newton College: Laude Newton College offers a British-style education along with the Spanish curriculum, providing a bilingual approach. It is located in Elche, which is in the province of Alicante but serves students from the Murcia region as well.
- San Javier British School: Located in San Javier, Murcia, this school offers a British education system from Early Years to Key Stage 4.
- Columba British School: This school is located in La Alcayna, Murcia, and follows the British National Curriculum.
Marbella
- The British School of Marbella: Located in Marbella, this school follows the British curriculum and provides education from nursery to primary levels.
- Aloha College: Situated in Marbella, Aloha College is an international school offering education based on the British system for students from primary to secondary levels.
- Laude San Pedro International College: Located in San Pedro de Alcántara, this school follows the British curriculum and offers education from early years to secondary levels.
- Swans International School: Swans International School has campuses in Marbella and Sierra Blanca, offering the British National Curriculum from early years to secondary.
- The International School Estepona: Situated in Estepona, this school offers education for students from early years to secondary levels and follows the British curriculum.
- Sunny View School: Located in Torremolinos, Sunny View School is an international school that provides education based on the British curriculum.
- Mayfair Academy: This international school is situated in Estepona and offers education from early years to secondary, following the British curriculum.
- George’s School Malaga: St. George’s School in Malaga offers education based on the British system and accommodates students from early years to secondary levels.
- The American College in Spain: Located in Marbella, this school follows the American curriculum and offers education from pre-kindergarten to high school.
- Lycée Français de Málaga: This is a French international school in Malaga, offering education following the French curriculum.
- Colegio Sueco (Swedish School): The Swedish School is situated in Fuengirola and provides education following the Swedish curriculum.
- Deutsche Schule Málaga: It is a private German School situated in Málaga
- British School of Malaga: From 2018, a private school providing learning following the British educational system.
- Norwegian School. Situated in Benalmádena, provides Scandinavian education system to the students.
Bilbao
- American School of Bilbao: An American curriculum-based school offering education from preschool to high school.
- Lycée Français de Bilbao (French School): A French international school providing education based on the French curriculum.
- Colegio Alemán (German School): A German international school offering education following the German curriculum.
- Colegio San José (British School): This school provides British curriculum education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
- Ikastola Artxanda: A bilingual school in Basque and Spanish that also offers English language instruction.
- Colegio Irlandesas Bilbao: A Catholic school offering bilingual education in Spanish and English.
San Sebastian – Donosti
- San Patricio San Sebastián – This is a bilingual (Spanish/English) international school offering education from pre-school to high school levels.
- Hasting School – Hasting School is located in the nearby town of La Zubia and offers a bilingual education in English and Spanish.
- Numont School – Numont School is also situated in a nearby town, Lasarte-Oria. It provides an international education in English and Spanish.
Vitoria
- Virgen Niña Ikastetxea: This school offers a bilingual education program in both English and Spanish.
- Gredos San Diego: This is a bilingual private school that provides education in both Spanish and English.
- Alberto Durero Deutsche Schule: This is a German school that provides education following the German curriculum.
- Liceo Monjardín: Liceo Monjardín is a private international school with a bilingual program in English and Spanish.
- Colegio San Viator: This school offers a bilingual program in English and Spanish and follows the British curriculum.
Palma de Mallorca
- Baleares International College (BIC): Located in Sa Porrassa, BIC offers education in English to students from various nationalities.
- The Academy International School: This school offers an international curriculum in English and is situated in Marratxí, a municipality near Palma de Mallorca.
- Queens College: Queens College is a British school offering primary and secondary education following the English National Curriculum.
- Bellver International College: Located in the heart of Palma, this school provides a British-style education for students from preschool to secondary level.
- Agora Portals International School: This school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and follows a bilingual educational approach (English and Spanish).
- Lycée Français de Palma (French School): A French international school offering education in French. It follows the French curriculum.
- Escola Global: Escola Global is a trilingual school (English, Spanish, and Catalan) offering the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the IB.
- International School of Palma (Son Ferriol): This school offers education in English and Spanish and follows the British curriculum.
Ibiza
- Morna International College: Morna International College is located in Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza. It offers an international education with a British curriculum and caters to students from various nationalities. Please visit their website for the latest information.
- Ibiza International School: The Ibiza International School offers an English-language education to both local and international students. It’s located in the town of Santa Eulalia.
Barcelona
- American School of Barcelona: Offers an American curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
- The British School of Barcelona: Follows the British National Curriculum and provides the IB Diploma Program.
- Benjamin Franklin International School: Offers an American-style education and the IB program.
- Peter’s School: Follows the British National Curriculum and provides the Spanish Bachillerato.
- Lycée Français de Barcelone: A French international school offering the French curriculum.
- Deutsche Schule Barcelona: A German international school that follows the German curriculum.
- Scuola Italiana di Barcellona: The Italian School in Barcelona provides an Italian curriculum.
- Colegio Alemán de Barcelona: Another German international school offering German education.
- International Montessori School of Barcelona: Provides a Montessori-based education.
- Oak House School: An international school offering a British education.
Madrid
- The International School of Madrid (ISM): Offering the IB curriculum, ISM provides education for students from preschool through high school.
- American School of Madrid (ASM): ASM follows an American curriculum and offers education from pre-kindergarten through high school.
- British Council School: This school follows the British curriculum and offers education from early years through secondary school.
- Runnymede College: A British school providing education for students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Sixth Form, following the English National Curriculum.
- International College Spain (ICS): ICS follows the IB curriculum and provides education for students from kindergarten through high school.
- King’s College, The British School of Madrid: This school offers a British education, including GCSE and A-Level programs, for students from nursery to Sixth Form.
- Lycée Français de Madrid: A French international school offering education from preschool to high school, following the French curriculum.
- Deutsche Schule Madrid (DSM): DSM is a German international school that provides education from kindergarten through high school, following the German curriculum.
- Scuola Italiana Statale di Madrid: This is the Italian international school in Madrid, offering education for students from nursery to high school, following the Italian curriculum.
- SEK International School El Castillo: SEK El Castillo offers both IB and Spanish curriculum programs for students from preschool through high school.
- Agora International School Madrid: This school provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
- International School San Patricio: A bilingual school offering both the IB and Spanish curricula, serving students from early childhood through high school.