List of international Schools in Valencia, Marbella, Mallorca, Alicante, Bilbao and Donosti

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:

1. American School of Valencia (ASV): ASV offers an American curriculum and is known for its international programs.
2. The British School of Valencia (BSV): This school follows the British educational system and offers programs from nursery to sixth form.
3. Caxton College: Caxton College is a British international school providing education from early years to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
4. Lycée Français de Valence: This is the French international school in Valencia, offering the French curriculum.
5. Colegio Alemán de Valencia (German School): This school follows the German educational system.
6. Cambridge House Community College: It’s a British school that offers a British curriculum and various educational stages.
7. Colegio CEU San Pablo Valencia: This is a Spanish school with a strong focus on Catholic education and values.
8. El Plantío International School: This school follows the British curriculum and offers education for various age groups.
9. IES Levante International School: This is an international school in Valencia that offers education in English.
10. Swedish School of Valencia: This school provides education based on the Swedish curriculum.

Alicante

1. The Lady Elizabeth School: Located in Javea and Benitachell, it offers an English curriculum and is well-regarded for its international education.
2. Newton College: Situated in Elche, it’s a British school with a strong academic program.
3. King’s College Alicante: Part of the King’s Group, it provides a British-style education and is located in Alicante.
4. The Elian’s British School: Found in La Nucia, it offers British education and has a reputation for quality teaching.
5. Caxton College: Located in Puzol, Valencia (near Alicante), it’s an international school offering the British curriculum.
6. Xabia International College: Located in Javea, it offers the British National Curriculum and has a strong focus on academic achievement.
7. Laude Lady Elizabeth School: Situated in Benitachell, it’s known for providing a British education.
8. Costa Blanca International College: Found in Benidorm, it offers education in English for international students.
9. La Devesa – Situated in Elche, it is an English based education with international scope.

Murcia

1. 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.
2. El Limonar International School, Murcia: El Limonar is another British international school offering a British education system, including IGCSE and A-levels.
3. 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.
4. San Javier British School: Located in San Javier, Murcia, this school offers a British education system from Early Years to Key Stage 4.
5. Columba British School: This school is located in La Alcayna, Murcia, and follows the British National Curriculum.

Marbella

1. The British School of Marbella: Located in Marbella, this school follows the British curriculum and provides education from nursery to primary levels.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Swans International School: Swans International School has campuses in Marbella and Sierra Blanca, offering the British National Curriculum from early years to secondary.
6. The International School Estepona: Situated in Estepona, this school offers education for students from early years to secondary levels and follows the British curriculum.
7. Sunny View School: Located in Torremolinos, Sunny View School is an international school that provides education based on the British curriculum.
8. Mayfair Academy: This international school is situated in Estepona and offers education from early years to secondary, following the British curriculum.
9. 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.
10. The American College in Spain: Located in Marbella, this school follows the American curriculum and offers education from pre-kindergarten to high school.
11. Lycée Français de Málaga: This is a French international school in Malaga, offering education following the French curriculum.
12. Colegio Sueco (Swedish School): The Swedish School is situated in Fuengirola and provides education following the Swedish curriculum.
13.  Deutsche Schule Málaga: It is a private German School situated in Málaga
14. British School of Malaga: From 2018, a private school providing learning following the British educational system.
15. Norwegian School. Situated in Benalmádena, provides Scandinavian education system to the students.

Bilbao

1. American School of Bilbao: An American curriculum-based school offering education from preschool to high school.
2. Lycée Français de Bilbao (French School): A French international school providing education based on the French curriculum.
3. Colegio Alemán (German School): A German international school offering education following the German curriculum.
4. Colegio San José (British School): This school provides British curriculum education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
5. Ikastola Artxanda: A bilingual school in Basque and Spanish that also offers English language instruction.
6. Colegio Irlandesas Bilbao: A Catholic school offering bilingual education in Spanish and English.

San Sebastian – Donosti

1. San Patricio San Sebastián – This is a bilingual (Spanish/English) international school offering education from pre-school to high school levels.
2. Hasting School – Hasting School is located in the nearby town of La Zubia and offers a bilingual education in English and Spanish.
3. Numont School – Numont School is also situated in a nearby town, Lasarte-Oria. It provides an international education in English and Spanish.

Vitoria

1. Virgen Niña Ikastetxea: This school offers a bilingual education program in both English and Spanish.
2. Gredos San Diego: This is a bilingual private school that provides education in both Spanish and English.
3. Alberto Durero Deutsche Schule: This is a German school that provides education following the German curriculum.
4. Liceo Monjardín: Liceo Monjardín is a private international school with a bilingual program in English and Spanish.
5. Colegio San Viator: This school offers a bilingual program in English and Spanish and follows the British curriculum.

Palma de Mallorca

1. Baleares International College (BIC): Located in Sa Porrassa, BIC offers education in English to students from various nationalities.
2. The Academy International School: This school offers an international curriculum in English and is situated in Marratxí, a municipality near Palma de Mallorca.
3. Queens College: Queens College is a British school offering primary and secondary education following the English National Curriculum.
4. Bellver International College: Located in the heart of Palma, this school provides a British-style education for students from preschool to secondary level.
5. Agora Portals International School: This school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and follows a bilingual educational approach (English and Spanish).
6. Lycée Français de Palma (French School): A French international school offering education in French. It follows the French curriculum.
7. Escola Global: Escola Global is a trilingual school (English, Spanish, and Catalan) offering the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the IB.
8. International School of Palma (Son Ferriol): This school offers education in English and Spanish and follows the British curriculum.

Ibiza

1. 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.
2. 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

1. American School of Barcelona: Offers an American curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
2. The British School of Barcelona: Follows the British National Curriculum and provides the IB Diploma Program.
3. Benjamin Franklin International School: Offers an American-style education and the IB program.
4. Peter’s School: Follows the British National Curriculum and provides the Spanish Bachillerato.
5. Lycée Français de Barcelone: A French international school offering the French curriculum.
6. Deutsche Schule Barcelona: A German international school that follows the German curriculum.
7. Scuola Italiana di Barcellona: The Italian School in Barcelona provides an Italian curriculum.
8. Colegio Alemán de Barcelona: Another German international school offering German education.
9. International Montessori School of Barcelona: Provides a Montessori-based education.
10. Oak House School: An international school offering a British education.

Madrid

1. The International School of Madrid (ISM): Offering the IB curriculum, ISM provides education for students from preschool through high school.
2. American School of Madrid (ASM): ASM follows an American curriculum and offers education from pre-kindergarten through high school.
3. British Council School: This school follows the British curriculum and offers education from early years through secondary school.
4. Runnymede College: A British school providing education for students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Sixth Form, following the English National Curriculum.
5. International College Spain (ICS): ICS follows the IB curriculum and provides education for students from kindergarten through high school.
6. 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.
7. Lycée Français de Madrid: A French international school offering education from preschool to high school, following the French curriculum.
8. Deutsche Schule Madrid (DSM): DSM is a German international school that provides education from kindergarten through high school, following the German curriculum.
9. 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.
10. SEK International School El Castillo: SEK El Castillo offers both IB and Spanish curriculum programs for students from preschool through high school.
11. Agora International School Madrid: This school provides a bilingual education in English and Spanish and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
12. International School San Patricio: A bilingual school offering both the IB and Spanish curricula, serving students from early childhood through high school.