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Below, we have compiled the top 20 IB international schools in Spain according to our users. However, there are another 315 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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SEK International School Atlántico

SEK International School Atlántico covers all educational stages, for students from 4 months to 18 years of age. As a private and international school, we offer the International Baccalaureate programme continuum.
City
Vigo - Pontevedra
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Colegio Internacional de Sevilla - San Francisco de Paula

The best international education, based on respect and work, with tradition of progress, to build the best future.
City
Sevilla
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Socrates Educa International School

The Socrates Educa International School is an international school offering innovative inclusive education from nursery up to the Spanish and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).
City
Tarragona
Curriculum
IB, Spanish, American
Languages of instruction
English, Catalan, Chinese, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Agora Madrid International School

We offer a language immersion programme with a wide range of foreign languages, the National Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate and complete art, music and sports programmes for a well-rounded education for our students.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €4,100
to: €9,300
Reviews
(1 review)

SEK International School Alborán

SEK-Alboran is the only school in Almería to offer the three International Baccalaureate® programmes.
City
Almería
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Agora Portals International School

We are the international private school of reference in Mallorca, located in Portals Nous, with an educational offer from Pre-school to Baccalaureate, characterised by high academic performance and personalised attention to each student.
City
Mallorca
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €7,750
to: €13,400

Best 20 IB International Schools in Spain

Out of a total of 95 IB International Schools in Spain (and 335 total International Schools in Spain)

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

ES American School

ES American School was founded in 1999 and offers an independent, coeducational, American Elementary, Middle, and Senior High School program located in Barcelona, Spain. It is the objective of our school to provide students with an excellent academic and athletic experience which prepares them for the challenges of today’s world. All students receive individual attention, close academic guidance and personal counseling, in order to ensure both the acquisition of academic competencies and the development of individual strengths and talents. Students follow an American academic program, but also benefit from the multitude of cultures represented by their teachers and fellow students.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,020
to: €13,720

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 - 2025/2026
from: €7,607
to: €13,031

Brewster Madrid

Brewster prioritizes joyful learning and is committed to continuous improvement through innovation and research. We offer students the opportunity to shape their educational journey so that each student has the skills, confidence, and desire to exert a positive impact on the world. All Brewster students belong to an inclusive and welcoming network that stretches across the globe. This inclusiveness helps our students build a deep sense of recognition, respect, and appreciation for different cultural, ethnic, and national groups. In essence, Brewster strives to provide students with a humanistic and meaningful education - an education that empowers our students to become good citizens who recognize, appreciate, and positively impact both their local and global communities.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,365
to: €23,705

Benjamin Franklin International School

Warm and welcoming international school community (1/3 internationsl, 1/3 US, 1/3 local)
American curriculum, IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and IB Diploma Program (IBDP)
English is the language of instruction
Success for all students (100% pass rate in the IB Diploma Program)
Great location in Barcelona
Small class sizes
Technology integration
Dedicated and talented teachers from all over the world
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
IB, American, Spanish
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,580
to: €20,115
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Colegios Ramón y Cajal

City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,550
to: €11,230

Hamelin-Laie International School

We're Barcelona's thriving international school and part of the Nord Anglia Education family. In a learning community of more than 50 nationalities, we nurture global citizens who go on to make their mark in the world.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Catalan, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €10,922
to: €14,892
Reviews
(7 reviews)

St. Peter's School Barcelona

St PETER'S SCHOOL Barcelona is an IB World school where students from 12 months to 18 years old are prepared to face the challenges they will meet throughout their lives
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €11,250
to: €22,250
Reviews
(14 reviews)

Colegios Arenas

Our school is defined by a personalized and comprehensive education that combines academic excellence, skill and competency development, and attention to students’ emotional growth. We promote trilingual education (English, German, and Spanish) with an international, cooperative, and STEAM-focused approach. Core values such as effort, integrity, respect, cooperation, and solidarity are emphasized, along with healthy lifestyle habits and sports. Our educational model focuses on cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, and international education, preparing students to succeed in a globalized world. We also prioritize professionalism, exemplary leadership, social responsibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
City
Las Palmas - Gran Canaria
Curriculum
Spanish, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Casvi International American School

Established in 2017, Casvi International American School is a private, international, co-ed school, located in Tres Cantos, and based on the American school system whose mission is to educate and create citizens of the world.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
American, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,680
to: €10,970
Reviews
(3 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
(5 reviews)

American School of Madrid

The American School of Madrid, founded in 1961, is a private, non-profit, American college-preparatory educational organization offering the traditional U.S. high school diploma, the International Baccalaureate, and a unique Spanish “Programa Oficial”. The school has as its primary responsibility the recognition and development of the intellectual ability of its students. ASM also recognizes its responsibility to attend to the emotional, moral, physical, and social needs of its students. The principal objective of ASM is to provide an elementary and secondary education program in Madrid consistent with that of the best American international schools in the United States and abroad. It makes possible the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior that will prepare its students to be critical and concerned members of a changing society, aware of their responsibilities to themselves, to others, and to future generations.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €11,255
to: €23,182

SEK International School Atlántico

SEK International School Atlántico covers all educational stages, for students from 4 months to 18 years of age. As a private and international school, we offer the International Baccalaureate programme continuum.
City
Vigo - Pontevedra
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Agora Madrid International School

We offer a language immersion programme with a wide range of foreign languages, the National Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate and complete art, music and sports programmes for a well-rounded education for our students.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €4,100
to: €9,300
Reviews
(1 review)

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 - 2025/2026
from: €5,800
to: €14,050
Reviews
(4 reviews)

The Global College

The Global College is an innovative IB boarding and day school in the center of Madrid. Our highly personalized curriculum, superb career guidance, and urban campus provide an amazing pre-university experience.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
16 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €20,940
to: €20,940
Reviews
(1 review)

The British School of Barcelona

The British School of Barcelona has a well-established and proud reputation for providing great education. Our students leave with excellent academic results, ready to live successful lives.
We achieve this through a combination of academic excellence, giving students more say in their curriculum, our focus on the skills and habits they will need to thrive after BSB, and the best possible personal, social and academic support for every one of our students.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €8,150
to: €19,050

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)
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in Spain?

  1. ES American School
  2. Queen's College
  3. Brewster Madrid
  4. SEK International School - Santa Isabel
  5. Benjamin Franklin International School
  6. Colegios Ramón y Cajal
  7. Hamelin-Laie International School
  8. St. Peter's School Barcelona
  9. Colegios Arenas
  10. Casvi International American School
  11. St. George Barcelona
  12. Agora Barcelona International School
  13. American School of Madrid
  14. SEK International School Atlántico
  15. Agora Madrid International School
  16. Thames British School
  17. The Global College
  18. The British School of Barcelona
  19. Agora Princess Margaret International School
  20. St. Anne's School

Find your International School

How Many International Schools are there in Spain?

There are 335 international schools in Spain. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Spain?
Curriculum International schools
British 164  
Spanish 124  
IB 95  
American 48  
Montessori 29  
Other 100  

Additionally, there are 35 boarding schools in Spain.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 297  
Spanish 147  
French 20  
German 14  
Catalan 10  
Other 12  

Among these, there are 144 bilingual schools in Spain.

How Much do International Schools cost in Spain?

The average price of international schools in Spain is €9,706. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €1,850
Avg. price €9,706
Max. price €23,500
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€1,500 to €2,999 2  
€3,000 to €4,499 3  
€4,500 to €5,999 26  
€6,000 to €7,499 42  
€7,500 to €8,999 32  
€9,000 to €10,499 30  
€10,500 to €11,999 20  
€12,000 to €13,499 18  
€13,500 to €14,999 9  
€15,000 to €16,499 3  
€16,500 to €17,999 6  
€18,000 to €19,499 2  
€19,500 to €20,999 4  
€21,000 to €22,499 3  
€22,500 to €23,999 3  

(*) 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 20  
11 to 15 28  
16 to 20 80  
21 to 25 47  
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 606 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 250 77  
251 to 500 42  
501 to 750 43  
751 to 1,000 26  
1,001 to 1,250 18  
1,251 to 1,500 10  
1,501 to 1,750 9  
1,751 to 2,000 4  
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 1  

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