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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in Spain according to our users. However, there are another 280 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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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.

Cambridge House British International School

The students of Cambridge House British International School follow the National Curriculum of England, and their academic qualifications are recognised and respected by top universities across Spain, the UK, and the rest of the world.
City
Valencia
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €7,525
to: €9,405
Reviews
(7 reviews)

International School of Madrid

We are a family school in the heart of Madrid, and since 1971 have been offering a quality British education to children aged 2 to 18 from all over the world. We are known for our child-centred approach, happy atmosphere and high standards of academic achievement.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €5,765
to: €13,685
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Barcelona High School

Founded in 2020, Barcelona High School is a non-traditional, innovative, one-of-a-kind, American school start-up, located in the center of Barcelona Spain, easily accessible by all modes of transportation.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
12 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €13,400
to: €13,400

Coruña British International School

Coruña British International School is a private, secular school in A Coruña, Galicia. We offer a multilingual education with English immersion for students from age of three upwards.
City
A Coruña
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €6,275
to: €8,175

St. George Madrid

We are a private British school, located in Madrid, with classes from 2 to 18 years old. We have students from more than 40 different nationalities who, from the first day, learn English with native teachers.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, British, Spanish
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €8,170
to: €16,270
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 20 International Schools in Spain

Out of a total of 300 International Schools in Spain.

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

Wingate School

Wingate School is officially an "Ouststanding" school as decreed by international bristish school inspectors, making it one of only 8 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 http://www.pentainternational.co.uk/BSO/BSO%20report%20-%20Wingate%20School%20Tenerife%20-%2017.11.2022%20-%20final.pdf
City
Tenerife
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €4,986
to: €7,536

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
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €11,450
to: €13,140

O Castro British International School

Located in Vigo, Galicia, O Castro is a private, secular, international school for children ages three to 18, that follows the English National Curriculum.
City
Vigo - Pontevedra
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €5,450
to: €8,700
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Maxwell School

Maxwell School has a small teacher/student ratio; as a result it is able to provide all students with a tailor-made education that addresses students' strengths and individual needs.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €4,600
to: €14,000
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Fontenebro International School

Laude Fontenebro School is a private, bilingual (English/Spanish), co-educational day school for children aged 1-18 in Moralzarzal, in the northwest of Madrid. We belong to ISP (International Schools Partnership) with seven schools in Spain and one school in Cambridge (UK). We impart the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). German and French as Second Language in Primary-Sixth Form. Emotional Education (Botin Foundation), Bachillerate in Arts. 100% English Immersion for Pre-Nursery children.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
British, Spanish, International
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2022/2023
from: €3,560
to: €6,220

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 - 2024/2025
from: €8,069
to: €14,984
Reviews
(4 reviews)

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
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €6,180
to: €23,014

English Academy Santa Claus

English Academy Santa Claus is a private family school, with a basis of personalised education. It offers a superior quality of teaching and individualised attention. English Academy Santa Claus follows the evolution of each student personally, keeping track of both their personal and academic development.
City
Barcelona
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 12
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €6,738
to: €8,238

SEK International School Atlantico

We are a private, secular school, the only international one in the province of Pontevedra.
We are authorized to teach the three International Baccalaureate Programs from 3 to 18 years old. In Galicia there are only two schools with that authorization.
City
Vigo - Pontevedra
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

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 - 2023/2024
from: €6,150
to: €8,680

AIS International School

AlS International School is a privately owned British School with a Steiner-Waldorf inspired educational model, dedicated to offering a unique and holistic learning experience.
City
Alicante - Costa Blanca
Curriculum
British, Waldorf
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €6,792
to: €8,980
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Baleares International College

Baleares International College is a British-style international school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years´ old. The school has two campuses: one located in Sa Porrassa, a very accessible and beautiful area along the southwest coast of Mallorca, and the other in Sant Agustí, a very special location just outside Palma.
The unique feature of the BIC is the fact that the school is British owned, British managed and has British teachers.
City
Mallorca
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €8,118
to: €13,792

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)

Colegios Ramón y Cajal

City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €6,090
to: €10,100

Virtus The British Sixth Form College

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 - 2023/2024
from: €23,000
to: €23,000

Princess Margaret International School

City
Barcelona
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Catalan, Spanish
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €7,060
to: €8,650
Reviews
(6 reviews)

Colegio Internacional Aravaca

The school offer an individual, personalized and innovative learning to the students. This means that their students will be able to create their personal best in an international environment. This school is part of ISP, which is one of the biggest world school groups, so this means that the school is able to offer many international programmes and activities to their students.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €3,420
to: €7,120

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
IB, American
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: €6,610
to: €10,570

Thames British School

Thames British School is a leading International School in Madrid. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International Programme AS/A Levels and IB Diploma Programme. We offer the full complement of education from the ages of 1 to 18 years old.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: €4,725
to: €11,550
Reviews
(3 reviews)

SEK International School - Santa Isabel

Nestled in the historical center of Madrid, SEK Santa Isabel, is the only school in the center of Madrid offering the International Baccalaureate®’s Primary Years Program.
Students learn in real world settings where their classroom extends to the, palaces, traditional markets, parks and museums, such as the Reina Sofía Museum, the Prado Museum, The Royal Conservatory of Madrid and Buen Retiro Park. The school has the unique opportunity to continually collaborate with these and many other nearby entities to further connect learning with experts in the artistic, cultural, historical, scientific, or entrepreneurial fields.
SEK Santa Isabel is known for its close and ongoing contact with families, personalized attention, educational innovation and excellence, and multicultural environment.
City
Madrid
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
3 to 12
This school does not make their fees public.
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Summary

What are the best international schools in Spain?

  1. Wingate School
  2. ES American School
  3. O Castro British International School
  4. Maxwell School
  5. Fontenebro International School
  6. ISCAT International School of Catalunya
  7. Brewster Madrid
  8. English Academy Santa Claus
  9. SEK International School Atlantico
  10. Highlands School Barcelona
  11. AIS International School
  12. Baleares International College
  13. Limitless Minds International College
  14. Colegios Ramón y Cajal
  15. Virtus The British Sixth Form College
  16. Princess Margaret International School
  17. Colegio Internacional Aravaca
  18. Casvi International American School
  19. Thames British School
  20. SEK International School - Santa Isabel

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How Many International Schools are there in Spain?

There are 300 international schools in Spain. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Spain?
Curriculum International schools
British 147  
Spanish 108  
IB 79  
American 34  
International 26  
Other 94  

Additionally, there are 29 boarding schools in Spain.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 264  
Spanish 125  
French 19  
German 13  
Catalan 10  
Other 10  

Among these, there are 122 bilingual schools in Spain.

How Much do International Schools cost in Spain?

The average price of international schools in Spain is €9,145. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €1,850
Avg. price €9,145
Max. price €23,000
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€1,500 to €2,999 2  
€3,000 to €4,499 2  
€4,500 to €5,999 29  
€6,000 to €7,499 36  
€7,500 to €8,999 33  
€9,000 to €10,499 24  
€10,500 to €11,999 13  
€12,000 to €13,499 14  
€13,500 to €14,999 5  
€15,000 to €16,499 2  
€16,500 to €17,999 3  
€18,000 to €19,499 3  
€19,500 to €20,999 3  
€21,000 to €22,499 2  
€22,500 to €23,999 1  

(*) 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 18.0 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 4  
6 to 10 16  
11 to 15 24  
16 to 20 73  
21 to 25 39  
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 605 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 200 58  
201 to 400 35  
401 to 600 32  
601 to 800 30  
801 to 1,000 20  
1,001 to 1,200 13  
1,201 to 1,400 8  
1,401 to 1,600 5  
1,601 to 1,800 6  
1,801 to 2,000 2  
2,001 to 2,200 0  
2,201 to 2,400 0  
2,401 to 2,600 1  
2,601 to 2,800 0  
2,801 to 3,000 1  
3,001 to 3,200 0  
3,201 to 3,400 0  
3,401 to 3,600 1  

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