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If you're researching international schools in Spain offering Catholic, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Catholic Curriculum, taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 0–9,005 EUR, with the average sitting around 3,388. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Cumbres School Valencia (opened 1986).
Compare 4 Catholic international schools in Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 3,388), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Shoreless Lake School in Murcia is a private, non-profit American international Catholic school with a boarding residence. It is authorized by Spain's Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus in Totana hosts classrooms, a dining room, a chapel, administrative offices, and storage, set on eleven acres that provide natural spaces for study and recreation. A separate Student Activity Center in Mazarrón houses a main library, study facilities, and a range of activities for boarding and day students, including swimming, fishing, gardening, animal care, and film screenings. The curriculum follows the American system with AP courses and standardized testing (PSAT/SAT) offered on site; English and Spanish courses are available, reflecting a bilingual, international student body. Thinkwave tracks grades and progress. Facilities include high-speed Internet, networked computers, a print collection, a dedicated computer science classroom, and access to field trips and year-round hiking.
Holy Mary British Catholic School offers education for ages 2 to 18, from Nursery 1 to Year 13. It teaches the national curriculum of England and Wales adapted to align with the Spanish national curriculum so graduates can be validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction. The school combines a British curriculum with Catholic schooling and provides IGCSE (Year 11), International AS Level (IAS Level; Year 12), and International Advanced Level (IA Level; Year 13). The senior years feature an intensive guidance programme with individual interviews, career workshops, visits from professionals and universities, and help with applications to UK, Spanish, Dutch, and US universities. A broad range of after-school activities includes modern dance, flamenco, ballet (from age 3), football (from age 4), drama, choir, debating, and chess, supporting personal development alongside academics. The school emphasizes global-minded learning within a supportive Catholic community for all.
Cumbres School Valencia is a private Catholic bilingual school on a 3.5-hectare Moncada campus serving ages 0–18. English is the main language of instruction, with Infants offering 100% English immersion in the first cycle and Primaria combining the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum with the national program. Secundaria follows Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary, with about 40% of subjects taught in English and strong internationalization initiatives (language assistants, European Youth Parliament). Bachillerato is trilingual with two modalities and four itineraries, culminating in Cambridge English certifications including IELTS, plus university orientation, work experience and mentoring. The campus provides extensive facilities—45 classrooms, four chapels, a 250-seat auditorium, multiple sports venues including a semi-Olympic pool, and a range of science laboratories. Extra programs include the Cumbres Sports Club, a Summer Camp with Total English Immersion and native-speaking teachers, and Be Active Be True wellness initiatives. The school's motto is I am Cumbres wherever I am.
The Ark Christian School is a British international school in Las Lagunas de Mijas, Málaga, serving children aged 3 to 18. It follows the British National Curriculum for ages 3-18, including the EYFS framework for the early years, leading to Cambridge IGCSE examinations and Cambridge A Levels. The school is an independent, charitable (non-profit) organisation with its own statutes and a four-member Board drawn from the Ark Christian Church community; the Headteacher collaborates closely with the Board. The curriculum combines a British and Spanish study framework, with Spanish literacy taught as a core subject and Spanish language enrichment integrated across years. Extra curricular life includes the Instituto Canzion music school, which provides music lessons and directs the school choir. PSHE supports social and emotional development. Christian values underpin daily life, character education and welfare, while cross-curricular teaching emphasizes active learning and inquiry for all students from early years onward globally.
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