Aloha College Marbella is a non-profit educational foundation providing British international education from early years through sixth form. Secondary students take IGCSEs. Its admissions guidance asks families to consider whether the child can access the curriculum in English.
The American School of Barcelona is a non-profit school in Esplugues de Llobregat. It offers an American curriculum from preschool through high school, with IB options among its graduation pathways. Its admissions information includes age and grade equivalencies.
The American School of Madrid is a non-profit international school. Students follow an American curriculum through Grade 10 and have an IB Diploma route in Grades 11–12. Teaching is in English, with an early-childhood entry point from age three.
BFIS is a non-profit international school in Barcelona for ages 3 to 18. It combines an American curriculum with the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes. Its approach emphasises conceptual understanding, with interdisciplinary learning in the younger years.
The British International School of Tenerife provides early-years and secondary education across its sites. Its admissions policy describes entry from age two, with progression through Year 13. Secondary students follow Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
BSB City serves ages 3 to 18 across two buildings in Barcelona. Younger pupils attend Esperança, while Lucà houses the later stages. The school follows a British educational pathway with pre-university provision in the city.
BSB Castelldefels provides early years, primary and secondary education. Its British pathway leads towards GCSE qualifications, with Spanish ESO also part of the school’s secondary options. BSB Nexus is the separate pre-university campus for the next stage.
BSB Nexus is the British School of Barcelona’s pre-university campus in Castelldefels. It is designed for the final two school years, preparing students for higher education. Families should compare the available qualification pathways and subject combinations.
The Sitges campus of the British School of Barcelona focuses on early years and primary education. It accepts children from age two and follows a British learning pathway. Families considering secondary education should check the next-campus arrangements.
British School of Valencia provides an educational pathway from early years to sixth form. Its secondary stage follows the British system, with IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. The school serves ages 2 to 18.
Canterbury School offers English immersion alongside Spanish language, literature and Canarian culture. It operates in Gran Canaria, with separate locations for different stages. Families should confirm the appropriate campus and transport arrangements for their child.
Caxton College provides British education in the Valencia area. Its published learning stages cover early years, primary, secondary and sixth form, from ages 1 to 18. Families can explore the relevant stage and enquire directly about admissions.
EISB begins its educational pathway in nursery and continues through baccalaureate. The school emphasises multilingual learning and personalised support. Its campus includes sports and performing-arts facilities; ask admissions which academic pathway matches the intended year group.
Hamelin-Laie teaches primarily in English and builds its learning programme on the Spanish National Curriculum, enriched by international frameworks. Younger students follow IEYC and IPC approaches. The school serves the Barcelona area and is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Hastings is a private British school with several campuses in central Madrid. The learning pathway runs from early years through sixth form. Younger children are immersed in English, with Spanish language and social-science provision added as they progress.
International College Spain teaches the IB in English from ages 3 to 18. Its all-through pathway includes the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes. The school is part of Nord Anglia Education and serves the Madrid area.
Laude San Pedro combines British education with Spanish curriculum options in the Marbella area. Its bilingual approach supports English and Spanish development. The school’s learning journey begins in early years and continues through secondary and pre-university stages.
Newton College combines British and Spanish curricula with the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes. Primary education uses a bilingual English-Spanish approach. The school’s learning journey extends from early years to sixth form in the Alicante area.
Oak House is a private school and foundation in Barcelona offering British, local and international education. Its early-years and primary stages use British curriculum foundations. Families should compare the later-stage pathways and teaching-language balance before applying.
Oakley College is a British international school in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It serves children from ages 2 to 18, giving families a pathway from early childhood through the final school years. Contact the school to confirm year-group availability.
Runnymede College is a British international school founded in 1967 in the Madrid area. It operates a selective admissions process. Families should check entry requirements, assessments and available places for their child’s proposed year group.
Sotogrande International School offers day and boarding education in southern Spain. Its fee schedule covers primary, middle years and IB Diploma stages. The school also has early-childhood provision, so age and boarding arrangements should be checked for the specific programme.
St. Peter’s offers an English-medium IB continuum in Barcelona, spanning nursery, primary, middle years and the Diploma Programme. The school highlights science and technology within its educational approach. Confirm the relevant entry age and current admission criteria.
Swans follows a British curriculum alongside Spanish ESO. The school’s published educational stages progress from early years to IGCSEs and then the IB. Its admissions year-group guide helps families match a child’s date of birth to the right stage.
The British School of Málaga follows the British National Curriculum from ages 3 to 18, complemented by Spanish language and cultural studies. Its English-medium programme offers additional language support based on individual assessment. The school serves families in Málaga.
The English International College provides British education on the Costa del Sol. Its pathway spans early years, primary, secondary and sixth form. The primary programme includes specialist teaching in areas such as computing, music and physical education.
Wingate School offers British international education from ages 3 to 18 in Tenerife. Its published stages include foundation, primary, secondary and sixth form. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, with additional opportunities beyond the classroom.
Yago School combines a Spanish-based international education with bilingual learning and IB programmes. Music, arts, science and technology are part of its educational project. Boarding is available for older students; families should confirm current campus and residential arrangements.
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Comparing schools in Spain
Explore 28 school and campus profiles across 19 listed locations. Use each profile to distinguish the teaching language, curriculum and available ages.
Curricula represented: American, British, IB, Spanish. Labels describe the published programmes; qualifications and entry points vary by stage.
Reported teaching languages: English, Spanish. Check the language of instruction for the specific class; a language subject is not the same as a bilingual programme.
Fees: 5 of these profiles contain a grade-specific annual tuition example. Compare the same school year and stage, then add compulsory extras.