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International Schools in Spain

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About international schools in Spain

Spain offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.

Compare 53 international schools in Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 15,315), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 53 schools · avg fee EUR 15,315
Schools listed
53
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
EUR 15,315
Fee range
EUR 500 – 44,359
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (30 schools)
Average school size
599 pupils
Largest by enrolment
King's College The British School of Madrid - Soto de Vinuelas
Oldest
Baleares International College - Sa Porrassa Campus (1957)
With boarding
14
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22 international schools in Madrid

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15 international schools in Barcelona

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8 international schools in Malaga

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3 international schools in Mallorca

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2 international schools in Alicante

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1 international school in Santiago-de-compostela

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1 international school in Ibiza

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1 international school in Las-palmas

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Choosing an international school in Spain

Curricula

There are 53 international schools in Spain covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (30), IB (DP) (22), American Curriculum (18), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (16), Cambridge IGCSE (15). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Annual tuition across Spain runs from about EUR 500 to EUR 44,359, averaging roughly EUR 15,315. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Spain run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

14 of the 53 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Spain we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Spain

How many international schools are in Spain?
Spain has 279 international schools listed on doris.
Which curriculum is most popular?
The most common curricula vary by city, but British, IB, and American pathways are widely available.
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