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Below, we have compiled the top 20 British international schools in Spain according to our users. However, there are another 325 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Newton College

At Newton, learning is a journey that grows curious and confident minds. Our students benefit from a personalised learning approach that evolves with their individual needs, inspiring their growth and development.
City
Alicante - Costa Blanca
Curriculum
IB, Spanish, British
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,695
to: €12,215
Reviews
(2 reviews)

The Olive Tree School

We see that high expectations breed academic excellence. We give all of our pupils a strong sense of independence, optimism and encourage critical thinking. And above all, we inspire an excitement about the world of ideas!
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €9,300
to: €13,600
Reviews
(40 reviews)

CBS, The British School of Seville

Enjoy learning today to be happy tomorrow!
City
Sevilla
Curriculum
British, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(6 reviews)

The British School of Córdoba

The British School of Córdoba blends British academic rigour with Andalusian warmth. We offer a safe, world-class ‘home away from home’ where every child’s story becomes extraordinary. Excellence, character, and global future.
City
Córdoba
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Lady Elizabeth School

Discover our truly international education, where 60 nationalities come together in a vibrant, multilingual community. Our British curriculum from ages 2–18 nurtures curiosity, confidence, and essential life competencies for the future.
City
Alicante - Costa Blanca
Curriculum
British, Spanish
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €6,580
to: €15,650
Reviews
(2 reviews)

St. George Barcelona

We are a private British school in the upper area of Barcelona, offering education for students aged 2 to 18. Our community includes over 60 nationalities, and from day one, students learn in English with highly qualified English teachers in an immersive environment.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,350
to: €21,340
Reviews
(8 reviews)

Best 20 British International Schools in Spain

Out of a total of 165 British International Schools in Spain (and 345 total International Schools in Spain)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

O Castro British International School

O Castro British International School is an international school in Vigo, Galicia, offering a progressive, secular, values-based education. Teaching the English National Curriculum OCBIS welcomes students from ages 3 to 18.
City
Vigo - Pontevedra
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €5,750
to: €9,200
Reviews
(8 reviews)

CBS, The British School of Seville

Enjoy learning today to be happy tomorrow!
City
Sevilla
Curriculum
British, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(6 reviews)

Virtus College The British Sixth Form

Virtus is a Sixth Form College, a British school specialising solely in the A-Level stage (15-18 years of age) and university entry. The mission is to bring out the potential of future generations by offering them a cutting-edge education focused on personalisation, innovation and excellence.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
16 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €24,500
to: €24,500

Limitless Minds International College

City
Madrid
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
12 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(8 reviews)

Green Stone British International School

Green Stone British International School provides not only education, but a life experience for children between the ages of 1 and 14.
Green Stone is a authorised centre by the Britsh Council and NABSS with an innovative pedagogical project designed by Oxford University.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 14
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,000
to: €6,850
Reviews
(2 reviews)

St. George's British International School

St. George's British International School is a private international school in Leioa, Bilbao. St. George's teaches the English National Curriculum. St. George's school offers children a multilingual education from the age of 2, combining innovative methodologies and personalised attention to ensure that every one of its students reaches their full potential.
City
Bilbao
Curriculum
British, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €6,350
to: €12,500

Queen's College

Queen’s is a progressive and forward thinking school with outstanding facilities and a long tradition of academic excellence. The school is close to the city of Palma, yet its unique
location, set in idyllic natural surroundings, creates a peaceful atmosphere in which students thrive. The close-knit community we encourage here ensures that students develop lifelong
relationships. Both leadership and personal management skills are enhanced through the range of opportunities we offer beyond the classroom.
City
Mallorca
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,881
to: €13,637

Wingate School

Wingate School is officially an "Outstanding school in EVERY aspect" for the second consecutive time, as decreed by international British school inspectors, making it one of only 6 in the whole of Spain that has reached this standard. It is an international British school in the south of Tenerife. We endeavour to provide children from all nationalities with a quality British education with a high focus on achieving the correct attitude as well as grades, our students leave school as confident, well rounded individuals. With the incredibly low student to teacher ratio of only 13:1, the children are given the attention, respect and recognition they deserve so that they can thrive.
See the full report https://www.wingateschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/wingate-school-tenerife-full-report-2025.pdf
City
Tenerife
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,643
to: €6,495

ISLA Academy

International Skills for Life Academy (ISLA)
Located in beautiful, natural surroundings just outside Manacor, ISLA Academy offers a distinctive educational experience. It provides a British curriculum for children aged 4 to 16, preparing them for International GCSEs while nurturing their individual strengths. The balanced approach combines academic excellence with essential life skills, creating independent thinkers who are ready for a globalised world.
At ISLA, we believe in connecting learning to real life, adding purpose to learning. Classes are delivered in both English and Spanish and kept small to ensure personalised attention. Each day, students take part in sports and outdoor activities, promoting not only physical fitness and sportsmanship, but also mental well-being – a priority at ISLA.
Renowned for their tailored approach, ISLA creates an environment where children thrive academically and personally, becoming well-rounded, resilient, and confident young people. If you’re seeking an education that values well-being and life skills as much as academic achievement, ISLA Academy is the perfect choice.
City
Mallorca
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,450
to: €13,250

ISCAT International School of Catalunya

The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT), founded in 2007 in La Garriga, Barcelona, is an accredited British International School offering the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Nursery through to Year 13.
Learning at ISCAT, following the British Curriculum with IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Year 13, opens a world of opportunities to study across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Integrity, respect and responsibility are the cornerstones on which our students build a future as tolerant, open-minded world citizens and independent thinkers.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,436
to: €15,665
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Oakley College

Oakley College is an International British School in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Oakley caters for 2 – 18 year old students both Spanish and international, following the British curriculum for England and Wales and preparing its students for further education both in Spain and abroad.
City
Las Palmas - Gran Canaria
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €6,228
to: €8,016

Highlands School Sevilla

Highlands School Sevilla is part of a network of centres dedicated to the teaching, education and evangelisation of children and young people. It belongs to Regnum Christi, a movement of the Catholic Church, which has as its mission the extension of the Kingdom of Christ in society by promoting the experience of a personal encounter with the love of God. It works in close collaboration with the bishops, the local church and its pastoral programmes.
HSS bases its programme on 4 main aspects: By your side programme, excellence (Semper Altius), internationalization, catholic formation.
City
Sevilla
Curriculum
British, Spanish, Catholic
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Caxton College

Caxton College is a private co-educational school that offers a complete education to students between 1 and 18 years of age. It was founded in 1987 and provides Valencia with a school for both local and international children who want to study the British National Curriculum in a multicultural environment. Caxton College's philosophy is expressed in our motto, Honeste Vivere. We aim for our pupils to always live and act honestly and truthfully and for them to build future social relationships based on fairness, respect, and responsibility.
City
Valencia
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,334
to: €10,444

British School Alzira

British School Alzira wants to be much more than a school. BSA aspires to be a space of education and life, where every student feels like, thanks to what he learns and experiences every day, there is nothing he is not able to do.
City
Valencia
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €6,398
to: €9,435

St. Anne's School

St. Anne's School was established in 1969 and is a co-educational independent school which provides a British education together with Spanish subjects for children aged one to eighteen in Madrid.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(7 reviews)

El Limonar International School Villamartin

ELIS Villamartín follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and offers its pupils IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain), is recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is an approved examining centre for Edexcel and AQA as well as being a Preparation Centre for Cambridge English Examinations and Trinity College Examinations.
Students whose mother tongue is not Spanish have the opportunity to sit exams to obtain the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE), an official examination certified by the Instituto Cervantes and the Spanish Ministry of Education. ELIS Villamartín is an official examination centre for DELE exams.
Students graduate from the school with dual official qualifications: at the end of Secondary, the British IGCSEs and the Spanish ‘Graduate in Compulsory Secondary Education’ certificate; and the Spanish ‘Baccalaureate’ certificate and English A-Level certificates, at the end of their Sixth Form studies.
City
Alicante - Costa Blanca
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,500
to: €9,990

Myschool - Mallorca International School

Myschool - Mallorca International School is one of the island’s newest and most innovative school. The school is a private international school located in a privileged setting in the heart of the North of Mallorca.
Comprising of an Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary School, Secondary School and A-Levels. Mallorca International School as the community affectionately calls the school is a popular and rapidly expanding.
City
Mallorca
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
This school does not make their fees public.

Thames British School

Thames British School is a leading International school in Madrid. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme (IGCSE, A Levels) and IB Diploma Programme. We offer the full complement of education from the ages of 1 to 18 years old. We are fully accredited by Cambridge, NABSS and Spanish Ministry of Education and IB.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,950
to: €14,480
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Highlands School Barcelona

Highlands School Barcelona is a private, bilingual, Catholic school with the mission of educating leaders of the future through academic excellence and integral formation, accompanied by personal guidance. It offers Spanish and British education. From early months up to university.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
British, Spanish, Catholic
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €7,000
to: €10,000

Imagine Montessori School

At Imagine Montessori School we adhere to the British School curriculum, and our vehicular language is English. We apply the Montessori method at all stages of education, from 20 month old to 18 year old students. Currently, our oldest students are those born in 2008, and we plan to grow organically with them.
City
Valencia
Curriculum
Montessori, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,310
to: €9,510
Reviews
(2 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best British international schools in Spain?

  1. O Castro British International School
  2. CBS, The British School of Seville
  3. Virtus College The British Sixth Form
  4. Limitless Minds International College
  5. Green Stone British International School
  6. St. George's British International School
  7. Queen's College
  8. Wingate School
  9. ISLA Academy
  10. ISCAT International School of Catalunya
  11. Oakley College
  12. Highlands School Sevilla
  13. Caxton College
  14. British School Alzira
  15. St. Anne's School
  16. El Limonar International School Villamartin
  17. Myschool - Mallorca International School
  18. Thames British School
  19. Highlands School Barcelona
  20. Imagine Montessori School

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How Many International Schools are there in Spain?

There are 345 international schools in Spain. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Spain?
Curriculum International schools
British 165  
Spanish 129  
IB 96  
American 51  
Montessori 29  
Other 106  

Additionally, there are 34 boarding schools in Spain.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 305  
Spanish 155  
French 22  
German 14  
Catalan 11  
Other 13  

Among these, there are 151 bilingual schools in Spain.

How Much do International Schools cost in Spain?

The average price of international schools in Spain is €10,178. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €2,000
Avg. price €10,178
Max. price €24,500
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€2,000 to €3,999 3  
€4,000 to €5,999 22  
€6,000 to €7,999 51  
€8,000 to €9,999 45  
€10,000 to €11,999 30  
€12,000 to €13,999 27  
€14,000 to €15,999 8  
€16,000 to €17,999 4  
€18,000 to €19,999 7  
€20,000 to €21,999 4  
€22,000 to €23,999 4  
€24,000 to €25,999 2  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Spain?

The average class size of international schools in Spain is 18.1 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 3  
6 to 10 21  
11 to 15 29  
16 to 20 84  
21 to 25 49  
26 to 30 5  

How big are the schools in Spain (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Spain is 612 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 250 79  
251 to 500 43  
501 to 750 43  
751 to 1,000 28  
1,001 to 1,250 19  
1,251 to 1,500 8  
1,501 to 1,750 10  
1,751 to 2,000 5  
2,001 to 2,250 0  
2,251 to 2,500 1  
2,501 to 2,750 0  
2,751 to 3,000 1  
3,001 to 3,250 0  
3,251 to 3,500 0  
3,501 to 3,750 0  
3,751 to 4,000 0  
4,001 to 4,250 0  
4,251 to 4,500 1  

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