Compare Catholic International Schools in Spain

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €4,545 - 9,005

Pupils 350

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

Calle Río Darro, 1, 29651 Las Lagunas de Mijas, Málaga, Spain. The Ark Christian School serves students aged 3–18 and operates in the Fuengirola area on the Costa del Sol.

Stages

Early Years; Primary; Secondary; A-Levels

Type

British international school; independent, charitable (non-profit) organisation

Country affiliation

British

Religious affiliation

Christian

School day structure

Primary: 9:00am–3:00pm (Mon–Fri); Secondary: 9:00am–4:00pm (Mon–Fri)

Registration / Application Fees

- Non‑refundable registration fee for a new student: EUR 500.00.
- Registration fee for renewal: EUR 295.00.
- If registration for Year 10 or Year 12 is completed after the first term, the registration fee is increased by EUR 400.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and monthly breakdown)

- Pre‑reception and Reception: Annual fee EUR 4,545.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 454.50.
- Years 1 and 2: Annual fee EUR 4,829.20 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 482.92.
- Years 3 and 4: Annual fee EUR 5,446.70 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 544.67.
- Years 5 and 6: Annual fee EUR 5,820.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 582.00.
- Years 7, 8 and 9: Annual fee EUR 7,003.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 700.30.
- Year 10: Annual fee EUR 7,850.00 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 785.00.
- Year 11: Annual fee EUR 8,829.00 — billed as 9 monthly payments of EUR 981.00 (special billing period applies).
- Year 12: Annual fee EUR 8,883.50 — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 888.35.
- Year 13: Annual fee EUR 9,005.40 — billed as 9 monthly payments of EUR 1,000.60 (special billing period applies).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing: school fees are payable monthly, due before the 10th of each month.
- Standard billing period runs from September to June.
- Exception for Year 11 and Year 13: fees are billed from September to May (9 months).
- Receipts are issued between the 1st and the 10th of each month.
- On acceptance a deposit of EUR 1,000.00 is required.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision); no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and routine extras

- Early morning care (08:30–09:00): EUR 3.00 per day or EUR 45.00 per month.
- After‑school club (15:00–16:00): EUR 6.00 per day or EUR 72.00 per month.
- Examination fees for Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 are charged separately and are payable in January of the year the examinations are taken.
- Textbooks and materials are included in the published school fees.

Discounts that affect fees

- Sibling discount: 5% for the second child; 50% for the third child; 50% for the fourth child.
- Full‑year payment discount: a percentage discount is applied if the full year is paid by the specified early‑payment deadline (discount deadlines and rates apply; check billing communications for the current deadline).

Deposit and refund information

- The acceptance deposit is EUR 1,000.00.
- The deposit will be refunded when a student leaves after Year 11, Year 12 or Year 13 provided all fees have been paid in full.
- The deposit will be refunded when a student leaves earlier if a full term's notice has been given and all fees have been paid in full.
- If a student leaves without having given one term's notice, the deposit is forfeited.
- If fees are in arrears when a student leaves, the deposit will be used to cover arrears and any remaining balance will be returned.
- If the full year's fees are paid in advance and the student leaves early, the pre‑paid months are not refundable.
- The registration fee is non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and related terms

- Payments can be made by bank transfer or by credit/debit card.
- Receipts are issued monthly (between the 1st and 10th).
- When paying by bank transfer, the student's full name must be provided and the payment concept specified.
- The school reserves the right to withhold admission, notes, reports, or student records until financial obligations are met.

Curriculum

British National Curriculum for ages 3-18, leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations; British and Spanish Curriculum.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have access to universities in the United Kingdom, Spain, and globally. Students typically choose four A Level subjects and must pass at least three to gain direct access to Spanish public universities. In the United Kingdom, admissions follow the UCAS points system. The school assists with university entry, including EVAU-related registration through UNEDasiss in Malaga.

Gifted and Talented

The curriculum develops each child's individual talents.

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Shoreless Lake School

Instructs in English, Spanish

Ages 7 - 18 years

Pupils 200

Type Boys School (boarding)

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.

Location

Main campus is in Totana, Murcia, Spain, on a property called La Isla. The School also maintains a Student Activity Center on a property called El Pedregal in Mazarrón, Murcia. The postal address is Apdo. 239, 30850 Totana, Murcia. The school is an American international school with Catholic education.

Stages

Second through twelfth grades.

Type

Private, non-profit American international Catholic school with a boarding residence. Authorized by the Spanish Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Country affiliation

American

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Application fees

- No published application or registration fee amount is available on the school's public pages. There is no listed one‑time enrolment or non‑refundable application fee figure for parents to pay at the time of application.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school's public information does not include a published tuition schedule by year group or per‑term amounts. No explicit per‑term or per‑year tuition figures for any grade (primary, middle, or high school) are shown. Parents should note that no numeric tuition lines for specific grades appear in the publicly available school pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no published billing schedule, payment calendar, or stated payment‑term policy (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or late‑payment penalties) available on the school's public pages. No named payment plan providers or default terms are listed.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- The school operates a boarding residence; boarding is part of the school program. However, no separate boarding‑fee amounts, boarding categories (full board / half board), termly or annual boarding rates, or boarding accommodation deposit amounts are published on the publicly available pages.

Other costs and fees (uniform, books, activities, transport, insurance, deposits, etc.)

- There are no published line items or fixed amounts for uniforms, textbooks, school trips, activity fees, transport, medical/insurance fees, refundable deposits, or other ancillary charges on the school's public pages. No specific prices for new‑student uniform kits, textbook fees, or extracurricular fees are displayed.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, deposit‑refund terms, or conditions for tuition/boarding refunds on withdrawal or cancellation are available in the school's public information. No timelines or penalty schedules for refunds appear in the publicly listed pages.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)

- There are no published details of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer/IBAN, credit card, payment processors, or online tuition portals) on the school's public pages. Contact details are available for the school office and admissions contacts for direct arrangement of payments.

Brief summary of search and findings (what was found and what was not)

- Shoreless Lake School is an American international Catholic school located in Totana, Murcia, operating an on‑site boarding residence and offering grades 2–12 as a college‑preparatory program. The school's contact phone and email are published. However, no detailed, up‑to‑date fee schedule (application fees, grade‑by‑grade tuition, boarding rates, billing schedule, ancillary fees, refund policy, or payment methods) is published on the school's publicly accessible pages for the current academic year. The publicly available pages reviewed include the school overview, academics/student information, and contact pages.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school supports social and emotional development through a framework that emphasizes spiritual growth and a Code of Honor that regulates student behavior.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school ensures graduates are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing

The conduct and discipline policy protects students' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and establishes standards to maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Admissions

Shoreless Lake School is an American international school in Totana, Murcia, Spain, serving grades 2 through 12 with boarding. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and authorized by the Spanish Department of Education. The school offers an American curriculum and Catholic education, and graduates are prepared to attend American or European universities. Students take PSAT, SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests, and AP exams. Students are fluent in English and Spanish, and Latin is part of the curriculum. Courses include English (USA) and Spanish (Spain).

Scholarships

Awards and scholarships granted to SLS students include AP Scholar (3+ on three or more full-year AP exams), AP Scholar with Distinction (5+ AP exams with an average of at least 3.50), National AP Scholar (8+ AP exams with an average of 4), and Commended Student from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. New Jersey scholarships such as the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, Garden State Scholarship Program, and Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, as well as the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NASA fellowship grant), are listed among awards. Graduates have been accepted to institutions including Columbia University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Murcia, and Darmstadt University of Technology, among others.

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Holy Mary British Catholic School

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupils 750

Type Co-educational

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.

Overview for the current academic year

- Holy Mary British Catholic School does not publish a full, year-group breakdown of fees or a public term-by-term fee schedule for the current academic year.

Application / registration fees

- No publicly available, itemised application or registration fee is published. The school's published materials and public school-directory listings do not show a specific application or registration fee amount.

Tuition fees (per year / per term)

- The school does not publish tuition amounts broken down by year group or term. No official per‑term or per‑year fee schedule is publicly listed.
- A third‑party school directory lists the school's day‑school annual fee range as approximately EUR 9,000 to EUR 16,000 per year; this is presented as a general day‑fee range rather than a verified, year‑by‑year schedule. Do not treat this as a detailed year‑group breakdown.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A formal billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, dates, deadlines, early‑payment discounts, or late‑payment penalties) is not publicly available. Payment terms are not published in the school's public fee information.

Boarding fees

- The school is listed as a day school (coeducational day); boarding is not applicable. There are no boarding fees because the school does not offer boarding.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- School‑prepared lunches are included in the school fees. This is stated in public school-directory information.
- Uniform is required; the presence of a required uniform is noted in public school listings (cost of uniform items is not published).
- Typical additional costs that are not publicly quantified include: extracurricular activity fees, exam fees (IGCSE/A‑Level exam entries), school‑supplied device/material contributions, transport/bus fees where used, and special program or trip charges. Specific amounts for any of these items are not published.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy or schedule (for withdrawn students, cancelled enrolments, or returned registration fees) is published in the school's public fee information.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are not published in the school's public fee information. No public list of payment channels or providers is available.

Summary of findings and data gaps

- The school's public listings and authoritative school directories confirm that Holy Mary British Catholic School does not make a detailed, year‑group or term‑by‑term fee schedule publicly available and does not publish application fees, billing schedules, refund terms, or payment‑method details. A third‑party directory provides an indicative day‑school annual fee range of EUR 9,000–16,000; boarding is not offered; lunches are reported as included and a uniform is required. Because the school does not publish a full fees schedule publicly, exact per‑year and per‑term fee figures, formal billing dates, refund conditions, and accepted payment methods were not available in public sources.

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Cumbres School Valencia

Instructs in Spanish, English

Ages 0 - 18 years

Pupils 690

Type Co-educational

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.

Location

Moncada, Valencia, Spain. Cumbres School Valencia is a private Catholic bilingual school serving students from 4 months through university level, and is part of the RC Schools group.

Stages

The school offers early years (Infantil), primary (Primaria), secondary (Secundaria), and Bachillerato as distinct educational stages.

Type

Private Catholic bilingual school with a campus spanning 3.5 hectares in Moncada; the school emphasizes international education and sport and involves families in school life.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school highlights internationalization and language immersion, with a multilingual environment, but exact nationality mix is not disclosed.

Additional learning support

Supports for Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and psychoeducational needs are provided as part of the curriculum, with a dedicated team.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with RC Schools group (Religious education and Catholic identity).

Religious affiliation

Catholic.

School day structure

The day is organized by educational stage with a structured program and activities across academic and extracurricular areas.

Bus service

Transportation options are available via external providers; specifics are coordinated through the admissions department.

Curriculum

Cumbres School Valencia provides a private Catholic bilingual education from early years through Bachillerato, with English as the main language of instruction. Infantil has 100% English immersion in the first cycle, with English taught across early years. From age 5, Primaria uses the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum to supplement the national curriculum. Primaria emphasizes holistic development across intellectual, spiritual, emotional, communicative, athletic and social dimensions, with an individualized Development Plan and a curricular enrichment program that includes debates, poetry, math Olympiad, music, environmental projects, reading clubs and theatre, all supported by active, project-based learning and ICT integration. Secundaria follows Cambridge International Lower and Upper Secondary programs, with about 40% of subjects taught in English (including Music, Technology, History, Geography, Business Studies, Global English and Bilingual Science) and offers vocational guidance and internationalization initiatives (language assistants, European Youth Parliament) as part of its international program. Bachillerato is trilingual with two modalities and four itineraries, culminates in Cambridge English certifications (including IELTS) and offers international university orientation, Work Experience and mentoring, with opportunities to sit iGCSE exams in selected subjects.

Student Teacher Ratio

There are seven students per formador (teacher).

Exam Results

Cambridge examination results show a 100% pass rate. The 2025 PAU results show an 8.37 average English score, with 100% of graduates passing the exam; five students scored above 13 and three were among the top 100 at the University of Valencia. Cambridge Benchmarking exams are administered in Secondary centers. The Bachillerato program also includes IELTS preparation and Cambridge Assessment English certifications as part of its higher-education pathway.

Higher Education Progression

The Bachillerato includes Cambridge English certifications and IELTS preparation, with international university orientation and Work Experience programs to prepare students for study abroad; the school supports access to international universities and participates in alumni and external programs (e.g., European Youth Parliament) as part of its internationalization efforts.

Gifted and Talented

An enrichment of talent program runs across levels, offering activities such as literary contests, declamation and poetry anthologies, school publications, science events, mathematics Olympiad, summer courses for high achievers, and participation in external projects (Technovation, Educaixa, European Youth Parliament) to develop advanced talents.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Know yourself, accept yourself and improve yourself guides our approach to personal growth. Support is provided through a deep, ongoing relationship of support, dialogue and communication. Programs include affective-sexual training, sports training, the virtues program, career guidance, addiction prevention, bullying and eating disorders prevention, and family counseling. The community fosters respect, responsibility and collaboration, creating a nurturing and safe environment where each student can achieve their goals and develop fully.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

An interdisciplinary team includes specialists in Human Development, Psychopedagogical Guidance and Stage Coordination, who work with tutors to design an individualized Development Plan for each student to support intellectual and personal growth. Comprehensive personal support is provided to cultivate each learner's potential.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English immersion is provided from an early age. 100% of activities are in English from 4 months to 2 years, with native and bilingual teachers in each classroom to develop the affective-emotional bond in both languages. From 3 to 5 years old, 50% of activities are in English, alternating full days in English and Spanish. From age 5, students join the Cambridge International Primary programme, and by graduation they finish with a C1/C2 in English and a B1/B2 in French or German.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through the same personal development framework, including emotional education and a guidance team. The program includes continuous emotional development, with a focus on wellbeing alongside academic progress. Affective-sexual training, sport, the virtues program, career guidance, and family counseling contribute to holistic support for students' emotional health.

Safeguarding

A safe, values-based environment supports safeguarding through programs addressing addiction prevention, bullying and eating disorders, plus family counseling. The school also provides formation in faith with religious activities and leadership/service opportunities to nurture character and community responsibility.

Admissions

Admission Process
01. Parent interview. The interview lasts approximately 45 minutes and introduces parents to the school's ideology and facilities. It is the first step in the admissions process. The school is located at Av. Daniel Comboni, 7, Poblados del Nte., 46113 Moncada, Valencia.
02. Student interview. From the second year of primary, psycho-pedagogical tests are conducted to understand the future student and evaluate learning abilities. The tests help inform the student's profile and support placement decisions.
03. Registration. Access the digital portal to complete the information, upload the documentation, and digitally sign the enrolment form quickly and securely.

Scholarships

Enrollment: Infant + Primary: €510; Secondary + Bachillerato: €750 (if you already have siblings in the center, €310).
Re-enrollment: €190 (paid every year).
Tuition/Enseñanza: Infant 0–2: €354; Infant 3–5: €416; Primary 1–3: €510; Primary 4–6: €525; 1st Cycle Secondary: €577; 2nd Cycle Secondary: €608; Bachillerato: €660.
Comedor / School Lunch: All stages: €172 (includes infant snack in infancy, lunch for 1st and 2nd Primary); Daily ticket: €13.
Transporte / School Bus (Optional): Urbanization Mas Camarena, Torre en Conill, Campolivar, Rocafort: €140; Valencia and other localities: €172. Ticket per trip: €8.
Cuota Única / Special Fees: Infant: €435; Primary: €412; Secondary: €351; Bachillerato: €351. Includes: school materials, school insurance, festival costumes, calendar, cultural visits, and the Psychopedagogical Office for Infant; Primary includes materials, insurance, calendar, convivencia (from 4th grade), cultural visits, and the Psychopedagogical Office; Secondary includes insurance, calendar, cultural visits, convivencia, and the Psychopedagogical Office; Bachillerato includes insurance, calendar, cultural visits, convivencia, and the Psychopedagogical Office.
Descuento Hermanos / Sibling Discounts: 2 siblings enrolled receive 50% discount on the enrollment of the second child; 3 siblings enrolled receive 75% discount on the enrollment of the second child; 3 siblings receive 30% discount on tuition for the youngest; 4 siblings and subsequent receive 100% discount on tuition for the youngest.
In the case of orphanhood of any student, tuition would be covered until the completion of their studies at the school.

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