Most popular international schools in Spain

The British International School of Marbella is a British international day school for ages 2 to 18, delivering the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Early Years through GCSE and A Levels. Instruction is predominantly in English, with provision for Spanish subjects to secure recognition in both the UK and Spain. Founded in 2010 and governed by the British Schools Foundation, the school operates two purpose-built campuses in Nagüeles: a Main Campus housing Primary and Secondary, and an Early Years Campus nearby. Facilities include a 25‑metre indoor swimming pool, indoor sports hall, football field, outdoor multi-use pitch, gym, on-site kitchens and dining spaces, a large auditorium, music school, and art studio. A spring 2020 campus expansion added a 400-seat auditorium and extensive specialist spaces alongside Grade A environmental features. Extracurriculars span sports, music, drama and outdoor activities, with leadership and service programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Mas Camarena International School is a multilingual private school offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to the baccalaureate, complemented by a Spanish curriculum and international training. The Primary Years Programme guides students in the primary years while the Middle Years Programme serves the secondary level; at the upper levels, students can pursue the Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme. The Diploma Programme is offered in Spanish, English, or bilingual mode, reflecting multilingual education. Since 2015-16, Mas Camarena has offered Diploma Programme and is the only school in Valencia with all four IB programmes active. The IB approach emphasizes inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and intercultural understanding to develop skills for higher education. With more than 28 years of experience, Mas Camarena is part of the Siglo XXI Group of Schools, and sits on over 100,000 square metres of facilities, including the Mas Camarena Students' Resort, serving ages 0 to 18.

Torrequebrada International College in Malaga offers the International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 2 to 18, from the PYP through MYP and DP, within a private bilingual setting with instruction in English and Spanish. The school combines inquiry-based learning with an experiential curriculum designed to support self-knowledge, talent discovery and social-emotional development, enabling students to build a personal portfolio across programmes. Classroom spaces and a Learning Landscapes approach create flexible, inviting environments that foster collaboration, creativity and well-being. The Diploma Programme is delivered with around 80% Spanish and 20% English, reflecting a strong bilingual identity and opportunities for international exchanges through Affinitas Education. Founded in 2004, the institution has grown into a multicultural community with more than 30 nationalities and a commitment to safeguarding and personal well-being, ensuring students feel valued, supported and ready for higher education and life in a global society. A welcoming community supports curiosity, resilience and leadership.

SEK International School Ciudalcampo, in Madrid, is a private, co-educational campus serving ages 0 to 18. It is an authorized IB World School offering the IB continuum — PYP, MYP and DP — and integrates the curriculum with Spain's national framework (LOMLOE). Early childhood education (4 months to 3 years) is delivered in English by native-speaking or bilingual teachers, with reading and writing in Spanish and English; primary education (6 to 12) is bilingual in English and Spanish, with a third language (French or German) introduced from year 5. Families may choose the Spanish LOMLOE Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. The campus spans more than 20,000 m² of buildings and a 10,000 m² outdoor sports complex, with Intelligent Classrooms, laboratories, an astronomy observatory and a Maker Space. SEK-Ciudalcampo is a Round Square member and NEASC-accredited, underscoring a student-centered approach, strong academics, and opportunities in sport, science and global-minded service today.

The O'Brien International School and College is a small, close‑knit British international school located in San Miguel de Salinas, ten minutes from Torrevieja. It delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Upper Secondary, with Edexcel GCSEs and A‑Levels prepared for progression to higher education. The Early Years Foundation Stage is taught in English, with 10–15% of the curriculum delivered in Spanish to support bilingual and bicultural learners. Primary and Lower Secondary follow the English National Curriculum, taught mainly in English, with about 80% of the weekly 35 periods in core English subjects and 20% allocated to Spanish language and cultural studies. Upper Secondary (Years 9–11) offers around 10 International GCSE subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Spanish as compulsory, plus optional subjects such as Computing, Geography, and Art. The school emphasises personalised instruction, UK‑qualified staff, and a UK‑style academic calendar, alongside individualised career guidance and planning for post‑16 study.

SEK International School Catalunya is a private international campus in La Garriga, near Barcelona, offering an International Baccalaureate programme for children from 4 months to 18 years. The school delivers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside elements of the Spanish curriculum, with a multilingual language model in which about 70% of teaching is conducted in English, 15% in Catalan and 15% in Spanish. From Year 5, students may study a fourth language, French or German. The campus combines on-site facilities with access to a woodland setting, supporting project work, outdoor education and sport. Highlights include intelligent classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, a MakerSpace and robotics labs, libraries for all age groups, and a concert hall connected to Trinity College London music programmes. SEK-Catalunya is the only Catalan school accredited to offer the full IB continuum, and it maintains international boarding, exchanges, and a program of clubs, activities and service learning.

The British School of Costa Daurada offers a British National Curriculum from Early Years to A-Levels, delivered in a bilingual setting with English as the vehicular language and a strong focus on additional languages. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Spanish and Catalan studies, with approximately 80% of the 35-period week taught in English and 20% in German, Catalan, and Spanish. Students follow a cross-curricular approach, with some subjects taught through topics and others as discrete subjects, and the school prepares pupils for GCSEs and A-Levels. The campus spans three buildings designed to harmonise with the natural surroundings, featuring interactive classrooms, STEAM Room, Library Hub, and a Science Lab. Outdoor spaces support PE and learning, including an Olive Tree Playground and amphitheatre. The school emphasizes service, community and family partnerships, evidenced by the BSCD Charity Committee. Extra-curriculars include music, drama, robotics, sports, and community projects throughout the year.

Vallemar International School is a private international school in La Nucía, Alicante, offering Swiss and bespoke curricula for ages 1 to 18. It provides four educational stages: Early Childhood (1–5), Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato, with an international, project-based approach that combines knowledge, language and culture and emphasizes active, meaningful learning guided by close support. English is the main language in about 75% of subjects, Spanish structures roughly 20%, and French is taught as an additional subject. The campus features open, outdoor-facing spaces, flexible furniture and rooms for laboratories, technology and art, plus a dining hall and dedicated sports facilities. Direct links to Ciudad Deportiva Camilo Cano give access to grass pitches, an athletics track, basketball, tennis and paddle courts, expanding daily learning beyond the classroom. Extracurriculars include Dance, Football, Violin, Storytelling and Theatre, Arts, Robotics and more, with Talent in Motion as the sports extension blending academic and athletic development.

European International School of Barcelona (EISB) is a private international school in Sant Cugat del Vallés, about 15 kilometres from central Barcelona. It serves ages 0–18 and offers Cambridge Primary and IGCSE, National and International Baccalaureates, and American High School Diploma. Education runs Nursery through Baccalaureate, with a five-language immersion programme taught by native speakers of English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German and Chinese. Language learning is integrated across the years. In Nursery the curriculum is 50% English, 25% Catalan and 25% Spanish; Infant School English is 80% with 10% Catalan and 10% Spanish; Primary Year 1 is 65% English, with French from Primary 3; Secondary Year 1 offers German or Chinese, completing the immersion by graduation. The International Homeroom supports language adaptation for new arrivals in a multicultural community with students from over 60 countries. The 14,000 m² campus includes classrooms, laboratories, a 500-seat theatre, dining rooms and sports hall.

Aloha College Marbella is a not-for-profit international school providing a British international education for students aged 3 to 18. From Early Years to Year 6, the English National Curriculum is taught with the International Primary Curriculum; in Years 10–11 students sit Cambridge IGCSE exams, and in Sixth Form they can choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A‑Levels. Founded in 1982 by teachers and parents, the school now welcomes over 900 pupils on a campus of around 29,000 m², with seven science laboratories, three computer suites, two libraries, four art studios, and a dedicated Music Department featuring a performance hall and drama studio. Not-for-profit status means surpluses are reinvested to enhance facilities, technology and staff development, while maintaining a caring, inclusive atmosphere. IT is integrated with Google Classroom and interactive smartboards in every classroom. The co-curricular programme includes drama, language and literature clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, alongside strong sport and arts offerings.

Sage College - The British International School of Jerez provides an international, English-medium education for learners aged 2–18. It offers a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, alongside American and French curricula, and is a member of NABSS. A boarding option is available on campus. From Early Years, students learn in an English-immersion environment through play, inquiry, and outdoor exploration, building social, emotional, and communication skills. In Primary (6–11), core subjects are taught in English by native British teachers, with specialist tuition in PE, Music, Drama, and French or German, plus daily Spanish Language and Literature and weekly Spanish Culture. Middle School (11–14) follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, integrating Spanish requirements and preparing for IGCSEs. High School (14–18) offers a dual British IGCSE/A Level pathway alongside EvAU, broadening future opportunities. Enrichment features Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and chess. Facilities include an indoor gym, outdoor pool, football field, labs, Art/Theatre spaces, and Sage Music School.

SEK International School El Castillo is a private international school in Spain serving ages 0 to 18. Founded in 1972 by Felipe Segovia Olmo and part of the SEK Education Group, it offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American Curriculum and bespoke pathways, with full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish–English education. The school also provides a Dual Diploma option enabling students to obtain the Spanish Bachillerato and/or the Diploma Programme and the American High School Diploma. A campus of about 40,000 square metres hosts dedicated buildings for each stage, flexible learning spaces, intelligent classrooms and laboratories, a well-stocked library, art and music spaces, and extensive digital technologies. The on-site facilities include a dining hall and central courtyard. Extensive sports and arts facilities, a Learning Adventures programme, and a range of clubs support development in leadership, STEM, and the arts. Boarding is available for both local and international students.

Deutsche Schule Valencia is a German international school in Valencia, Spain, offering a bespoke curriculum for ages 3–18. The school guides students from Kindergarten through Gymnasium (grades 5–12) toward the German International Abitur (DIA) with a staged approach: Orientation Phase emphasizes settling in, middle years deepen subject work and personal development, and final years focus on Abitur preparation and career orientation. Languages: English begins Grade 5; Valencian follows regional guidelines; bilingual instruction in German and Spanish is offered, with Valencian taught per Comunitat Valenciana. From Grade 5, differentiated learning paths with extension opportunities and real-world experiences, including a Grade 8 German exchange and a Grade 10 internship, are available. The campus sits in Benimaclet, spans about 14,270 m², and has separate Kindergarten, Primary, and Gymnasium buildings, expanded in 2026. Facilities include a large gym, outdoor field, science labs, libraries, and specialized rooms; a diverse extracurricular program is offered through Phidias.

The British College of Benalmádena is a British international school serving ages 1 to 18 in Torremuelle, Benalmádena. Established in 2000 and family‑owned, it sits in a purpose‑built campus with a coastal setting that hosts pupils from more than 40 nationalities, with the largest groups being Spanish and British. The school follows a Cambridge curriculum pathway, offering IGCSE, followed by a two‑year AS/A Level programme and Cambridge GCE examinations. From Pre‑Nursery to Secondary, students study through the Cambridge system, with Spanish language and literature taught in Spanish and a Year 7 entry into a second language option, French. Facilities include three science laboratories, a large gym, a music room, an art room, libraries, and three computer resource centres, plus an infirmary and a concert and drama hall. Extra‑curricular options span choir, drama, dance, art, IT, and homework clubs, with leadership roles and university guidance in the Sixth Form and beyond.

Julio Verne School, established in 1969 and located in the natural setting of El Vedat de Torrent near Valencia, offers a bilingual education system combining the Spanish curriculum with Cambridge International standards. The campus caters to students from early childhood through pre-university, featuring bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, alongside French and German as additional languages. The school emphasizes 'Learning by Doing' through its signature "Vuela Alto" competency program, which integrates digital empowerment, emotional learning, and public speaking initiatives like the JVS Talks. Students benefit from specialized campus amenities including a swimming pool, science laboratories, and thematic classrooms designed for collaborative learning. As an active participant in European Erasmus+ projects, the school provides extensive international exchange opportunities in countries such as France and Germany. Extracurricular options range from robotics and chess to fencing and violin, ensuring a broad array of developmental opportunities for all pupils.

SEK Atlántico is a private, non-denominational, independent, co-educational international school in Spain serving ages 0–18. It is part of SEK Education Group, founded in 1892, which operates over ten campuses worldwide and serves 7,000 day students from 80 nationalities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge Primary, alongside a bespoke curriculum, with full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish–English education. The campus covers 6,000 m² of buildings and 7,000 m² of outdoor space, including a covered sports pavilion; Nursery opened in 2012. Facilities include intelligent classrooms with SMART Boards, a library, a laboratory, a music room, a painting room and a languages room. From secondary, BYOD with security lockers and a learning portal is in place. SEK Atlántico features robotics and STEM resources (Beebots, Lego robotics, 3D printing) and a broad enrichment program, including ECOSEK; partnerships with Camilo José Cela University and the Felipe Segovia Foundation.

Cambridge House British International School is a private, secular day school for ages 3 to 18 in Rocafort, on the outskirts of Valencia. It follows the National Curriculum of England across Early Years, Primary and Secondary, with a two-year IGCSE programme and a Sixth Form offering A-Levels and a two-year BTEC pathway. The school was the first in Spain to achieve both the British School Overseas (BSO) distinction and NABSS accreditation and is approved by the Valencian Regional Ministry of Education. It has specialised classrooms for art, theatre and science laboratories, plus an outdoor area with fitness equipment for older pupils. Access features include ramps and lifts, and landscaped campuses with nearby parking. Extracurriculars span robotics, languages, arts and music, and sport; the Duke of Edinburgh's Award fosters leadership and service. Cambridge House participates in WWF and Eco Schools initiatives and aligns projects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals globally.

Sotogrande International School (SIS) is an international day and boarding school in Spain that educates from 6 months through 18 years. It operates an IB continuum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), and offers an American High School Diploma and an A-level route. The campus supports over 1,300 students in a multilingual, globally minded community, with English as the primary language of instruction and some subjects taught in Spanish; first languages include English, Spanish and Russian, and second languages include English, Spanish, French, German and Mandarin. Facilities include modern STEM laboratories, art studios, versatile teaching spaces, a 5-a-side astro turf pitch and a multi-surface leisure area. The school provides day and boarding (Boarding House for 160+), with extensive university placement services, the Kindred Project, and plans to remodel the library and expand the Primary division to a 4-form entry for its students.

Richmond Park School is a British international school located in the Mirasierra district of Madrid, offering education from pre-nursery to 18-year-olds. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with cross-curricular themes and projects, and it supports bilingual development with a dedicated Spanish language strand in Primary years and continuity through Key Stage 3 and 4. The school provides Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception) with specialist teaching in PE, Music and Spanish. In Primary, core subjects are Literacy and Maths, with Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, PE, PSHE and Spanish. In Secondary, students study English, Maths, Science (three sciences), Spanish, Computing, Geography and History, Art and Design, Music and PE, with options leading to IGCSE. The school hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme centre for post-16 study. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a theatre, a sports centre and a swimming pool, plus outdoor spaces and a garden.

Atlas American School of Malaga is a private international school in Estepona, Malaga, serving ages 3–18 with an American curriculum that also prepares students for Spanish and international university entrance. The program runs Preschool through High School and emphasizes inquiry, reflection and communication alongside content knowledge. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and French language programs and EAL and Learning Support to assist diverse learners. The campus features a 7v7 soccer field, a fitness room, an elementary gym and two basketball courts. Students belong to the Home of the Sharks house system, fostering sport and recreational competition. Distinctive offerings include an Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 with a shark-tank investor pitch, and authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Atlas ASM provides university counseling, a dedicated SAT preparation course, and guidance for admission to universities worldwide. Atlas ASM is part of Mathema Education, collaborating with Aquinas American School.