Now that you’ve settled here in Spain you may need to know where the international schools are. We take a look at some of the best in southern Spain, the Canary Islands and La Palma… |
| Fully authorised co-educational primary and secondary school with pupils aged between 2 and 18. Pupils follow the British National Curriculum subjects as well as Spanish and social studies in accordance with the Spanish curriculum objectives. Courses lead to IGCSE and A level examinations. The school is also a member of the Independent Schools Careers Organisation, which offers valuable advice and information on further study and future careers. There are 22 full-time and four part-time teachers including an educational psychologist, and class sizes are small. Facilities include a sports area, laboratory, two libraries, an English as a Second Language Centre and an information technology room. Social, cultural and sports activities are arranged. | |
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| Purpose-built international, bilingual, co-educational day school for children aged between 3 and 18 established in 1982. There are approximately 620 students and 62 fully qualified and experienced graduate staff. Courses follow the guidelines of both the British National Curriculum and the Spanish LOGSE. They have excellent facilities, which include four modern science laboratories, a computer centre, a music suite, an art and design studio, a nursery, a library, a multi purpose hall and two outdoor sports areas. The school also has an orchestra and a choir, and individual music tuition is available in ten instruments. Examiners from the UK visit annually to award certificates for music, drama and ballet. Up to 30 extracurricular activities are offered on a regular basis, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Foreign exchange visits and other educational trips form an integral part of the curriculum of all pupils. |
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Bellver International CollegeC./ José Costa i Ferrer, 5
Marivent - Calamayor,
Palma De Mallorca
Tel: 971 401 679 / 971 404 263
www.bellver.baleares.net |
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| Bellver International College founded in 1950 is a non-denominational, co-educational day school, authorised by both the British Department for Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education for children aged between 3 and 18. The modern premises include two laboratories, a gymnasium, a hall, a library, an art studio and information technology rooms. Close to the beach, the college is situated in a residential area three kilometres from Palma. Bellver adopts a combined pragmatic and academic philosophy which encourages its pupils to participate in a wide spectrum of academic studies, varied learning experiences and individual programmes of achievement. Although the language of instruction is English, most pupils become English/Spanish bilingual. French, German and Catalán are also offered. It is an examination centre for the Universities of Cambridge and London, and a British-style tuition prepares pupils for IGCSE in 15 subjects, AICE in 15 subjects and A Levels. Spain’s Baccalaureate and University entrance exams can also be taken.A low staff turnover and a preponderance of personnel permanently settled in Mallorca create a coherent, well-established atmosphere. Varied extra curricular activities are offered. A special programme is offered for students with a low level of English. A sports complex is hired for our requirements in sports and athletics and a lunch service is available. Bellver was granted the prestigious University of Cambridge International Fellowship Centre award in 2002 and is the only school in Spain with this recognition. | |
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| Benalmádena International College is a co-educational international school, founded in 1997. It provides education to international children aged 3 to 16 to IGCSE qualification standard, and also provides ‘special needs’ education. Extra-curricular activities include trips, sports and music. | |
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St. George’sUrb. Cortijo Blanco,
C/Pablo Ruíz Picasso, No 10,
San Pedro de Alcantara
Tel/Fax: 952 786 606 |
| Founded in 1996, St. George’s is a small but closely knit primary school. It offers a dual curriculum: British National and LOGSE for children aged 2 to 8 years. Spanish, English, French and German are also offered. | |
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Calpe College International SchoolCarretera de Cádiz km. 171,
Aptdo 200, San Pedro Alcántara
Tel: 952 781 479 |
| Day school for children aged between 3 and 18, all nationalities welcome, located between Marbella and Estepona. British curriculum up to A level. Vocational courses are also offered, and a parallel Spanish curriculum is also available. There are approximately 180 students and 18 qualified teachers. Calpe is the recommended examination centre for several boards, including Cambridge, Oxford and IGCSE courses. | |
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International British Yeoward School Canary IslandsParque Taoro,
Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife
Tel: 922 384 685 |
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The International British Yeoward School is one of the oldest and best-known private schools in the Canary Islands.Generations of expatriate children have benefited from its traditional values, teaching expertise, excellent facilities and happy working atmosphere. The school, which was founded in 1966, is owned and controlled by the Association of Parents. This  Association is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to providing the best possible education for the children of its members. Facilities include a new and well fitted out science laboratory, a library and a computer room as well as the normal specialist teaching rooms.
Sports take place at a local club just five minutes walk from the school. Here facilities include a multi-purpose sports area for five-a-side soccer, basketball, volleyball and hockey, a swimming pool and five tennis courts. A short distance away the school has a boarding residence in parkland area with a swimming pool.
The school offers a full British curriculum for pupils from 3 to 18 years of age. The students are prepared for IGCSE and A level examinations which are set and marked by external examination boards in the UK. The school is presently recognised by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate and the Northern Examinations Assessment Board to act as an examination centre.The curriculum is based on the British system and is designed to give the students a broad and balanced education in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum of England and Wales. In addition to the British curriculum, selected aspects of the Spanish curriculum are offered to the Spanish students. Languages play an important part, and all students throughout the Senior Department receive instruction in English, Spanish, German and French, all taught by native speakers. | |
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| The British School of Gran Canaria is an independent, non-profit making, non-denominational school that provides a complete education for boys and girls of all nationalities aged 2 to 18, from nursery to university entrance. The education is based on the British model and with the exception of Spanish language and humanities classes, the medium for learning is English. The School and its studies are fully recognised by the Spanish authorities. All the staff are qualified teachers in their own field, recruited mainly from the United Kingdom. Academic standards are high and the vast majority of pupils gain university places, in the UK, Spain and the rest of the world. The school has two sites. The parent school which caters for children from 12 and 18 together with the main office is situated between Tafira and Marzagan and enjoys delightful views of the Pico de Bandama and the adjacent countryside. The south centre, which caters for children from 2 and 11, is located centrally within the Maspalomas. | |
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English Educational CentreSan Blas Commercial Centre,
San Miguel de AbonaGolf del Sur,
Tenerife, Canary Islands
Tel/Fax: 922 738 638 |
| This long established school blends experience, fine teachers and modern methods to produce a relaxed and effective English curriculum based learning environment for children aged between 3 and 12 - for both residents and visitors. Great emphasis is placed on giving children a happy environment, consistent with high work levels and an effective education. The English National Curriculum is offered, which is the perfect platform for Tenerife domiciled children of any nationality who wish to continue their education through to full UK University degree standard and further. Spanish is taught, of course, and is the second language of the school. Future plans include increasing resources to provide extended education for pupils up to 18 years. Extracurricular activities include art, dance, cookery and more. | |
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Sotogrande International SchoolApdo 15, 11310,
Sotogrande, Cadiz
Tel: 956 795 902
www.sis.ac |
| Sotogrande International School (SIS), founded in 1978, is a leading British-style international, co-educational day and boarding school, for pupils aged 3 and 18, offering a high quality education leading to the IB diploma.It is housed in a modern, purpose-built high-technology campus with excellent sports facilities, which include a large multi-purpose sports hall, a 25m swimming pool and an all-weather sports pitch and running track. | |
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St. Anthony’s CollegeApdo 119, Fuengirola,
Malaga
Tel: 952 473 166 |
| Established in 1968, St. Anthony’s is a co-educational school for 250 students aged from 3 to 18. The school teaches the British curriculum to IGCSE, A level, BUP and COU, and intensive English, Spani sh and Pitman secretarial courses are also offered. Extracurricular activities include horse riding, drama, Spanish dance and self-defence. Facilities include two laboratories, a library, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a gym and recreational areas. | |
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Sunny View SchoolApdo. 175, Cerro del Torril,
Torremolinos
Tel: 952 383 164 |
| Purpose-built international co-educational school founded in 1971 and fully authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education, with 380 students aged 3 to 18. It provides a complete British primary and secondary education following National Curriculum guidelines, culminating in GCSE and A levels for worldwide university entrance. Recognised GCE and GCSE Examination Centre, and USA High School Diplomas also available – SAT and TOEFL Centre. Facilities include spacious classrooms, a new science building, maths and computer rooms, an art room, a library, a gym and outdoor sports fields. Extra curricular facilities include drama, dance, music and various sports. | |
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| Swans currently offers primary education for children aged 3 to 11, with plans to offer a secondary education in the near future. The British National Curriculum including statutory tasks at the end of Key stage 1 and 2, full Spanish Primary Course pre-school to stage six and EGB French primary course are offered. A great emphasis is placed on language, personal development and information technology. A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered, including languages - French, Arabic, German and Finnish. | |
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Sunland International SchoolCtra. Cartama-Pizarra, Nueva Aljaima,
Cartama Estacion, Málaga
Tel: 902 502 250 |
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 Sunland International School opened in September 2001 on a spacious countryside campus close to Cartama Estacion, near Málaga University. The school is no more than 25 minutes’ drive from eastern and central Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena-Costa, Churriana, Alhaurin, Pizarra or Coin.
Sunland offers an international curriculum and English is the primary language of instruction, plus Spanish language and other courses in line with Ministry of Education guidelines. It offers well-qualified teachers, mainly from the UK and Spain, ensuring high quality teaching with an emphasis on the individual development of each student. The curriculum includes Information technology, music, drama, dance, sports and swimming. A variety of optional extracurricular activities take place after school. | |
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The English International CollegeUrbanizacíon Ricmar,
CN 340, 189.5 km Marbella
Tel: 952 831 058
www.eic.edu |
| A non-profit making co-educational school for 350 students aged between 3 and 18. It offers a British curriculum to IGCSE and A level with 37 teaching staff guaranteeing small classes with approximately 85 per cent British children. Excellent record of entry into top UK, European and USA universities. Duke of Edinburgh Award offered. Facilities include computer room, science labs, playing fields, two swimming pools and libraries. A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered, including dance and drama. English as a Foreign Language is also available. | | |
