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The 7 Best British Schools in Alicante

These 7 are the highest-rated for kids and family services for expats in Alicante & Costa Blanca in 2026. International schools, British curriculum schools, nurseries, tutors and childcare providers with English-speaking staff and experience with international families.

📍 Alicante & Costa Blanca7 selected📅 Updated 2026
#1 Mejor valorado

King's College The British School of Alicante

★★★★★ 4.6 (310 reseñas)
📍 Glorieta del Reino Unido 5, 03008 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 8:45-16:30
✓ English National CurriculumIGCSEsA-Levels

The premier British school in Alicante city, part of the King's Group with over 50 years of educational excellence. Follows the English National Curriculum for ages 2 to 18, with IGCSE and A-Level qualifications recognised worldwide. Outstanding university placement record including Oxbridge, Russell Group and top Spanish institutions.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"King's College is the gold standard for British education in Alicante. Both our children achieved A-Level results that secured places at Russell Group universities in the UK. The pastoral care is outstanding and the school feels like a piece of Britain in Spain."— British family, two children at the school
#2 Muy recomendado

Elian's British School of La Nucia

★★★★★ 4.5 (220 reseñas)
📍 Partida de Torrent 5, 03530 La Nucia, Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-16:30
Dukes Educationages 1-18IB programme

Comprehensive British school from age 1 to 18, part of the Dukes Education group, cultivating bilingual education in English and Spanish based on the British curriculum and enriched with the International Baccalaureate. Located in La Nucia between Benidorm and Altea, with modern purpose-built facilities and strong sporting programmes.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Elian's provides an authentic British school experience with the added benefit of true bilingualism. Our children transitioned seamlessly from their UK school and the IB pathway gives them more university options than A-Levels alone. Excellent school."— British family, relocated from Kent
#3 Top 3

Sierra Bernia School

★★★★★ 4.5 (198 reseñas)
📍 Camino del Algar s/n, 03580 Alfaz del Pi, Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 8:45-16:00
founded 1973small class sizesfamily atmosphere

Founded in 1973, Sierra Bernia is the longest-established British school on the Costa Blanca, offering British education for ages 3 to 18 from its Alfaz del Pi campus. Known for small class sizes, personalised attention and a warm family atmosphere. Coastal bus service runs daily between Calpe and Benidorm for convenient access.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"We chose Sierra Bernia specifically for the small class sizes. Our shy daughter has blossomed with the personalised attention she receives. The school has a wonderfully supportive community feel and the history of over 50 years gives us confidence in their educational standards."— British family, Albir
#4 Destacado

Costa Blanca International College

★★★★★ 4.4 (165 reseñas)
📍 Avenida del Albir 16, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 8:45-16:15
NABSSEdexcelAQACambridge

NABSS-accredited bilingual British school in Benidorm serving ages 3 to 18. Students follow the British National Curriculum through to IGCSE and A-Levels, examined by Edexcel and AQA, while also studying Spanish curriculum subjects. Recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education, preparing students for both UK and Spanish university entrance.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Costa Blanca International College offers the best of both worlds — British qualifications recognised by UK universities and Spanish curriculum elements that keep the Spanish university option open. Great location near Benidorm with excellent facilities."— British-Spanish family, Benidorm
#5 Destacado

The Lady Elizabeth School

★★★★★ 4.7 (275 reseñas)
dual curriculumboardingstunning campus

Distinguished British school in a spectacular hilltop setting between Javea and Moraira, following both British and Spanish curricula for ages 2 to 18. Boarding available for ages 14 to 18. The stunning campus features modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, sports pitches and a swimming pool with panoramic Mediterranean views.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Lady Elizabeth's dual curriculum has been perfect for our internationally mobile family. The campus is breathtaking and the boarding house gave our eldest stability during A-Level years while we were posted abroad. Academic standards are genuinely high."— International British family, Javea area
#6 Destacado

Xabia International College

★★★★★ 4.6 (185 reseñas)
📍 Carretera Cabo de la Nao 63, 03730 Javea, Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-16:30
English National Curriculum30+ nationalitiesfounded 1994

The only international school in Javea, offering the English National Curriculum since 1994 for students aged 2 to 18. With over 30 nationalities represented, XIC combines British academic rigour with a truly international atmosphere. Strong community spirit, creative arts programme and excellent preparation for British university entrance.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"XIC is a gem. The small international community means our children know everyone and the teachers go above and beyond. Our eldest secured a place at Edinburgh University thanks to their excellent UCAS preparation. A proper British school with a global outlook."— British family, Javea
#7 Destacado

Victorious International British School

★★★★★ 4.4 (125 reseñas)
Cambridge curriculummodern campusclose to Alicante

Modern international British school near Alicante city following the Cambridge International curriculum for primary and secondary students. Located in the Bonalba urbanisation with new purpose-built facilities including science labs, technology suites and outdoor sports areas. English-medium instruction with Spanish language integration and small class sizes.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Victorious opened near our Mutxamel home and has been a great find. The modern campus is impressive, the Cambridge curriculum is well-structured and being close to Alicante city means we are not commuting to distant coastal schools. Growing rapidly with good energy."— British family, Mutxamel

Comparativa rápida

Pos.EmpresaEspecialidadValoraciónZonaDistintivo
#1 King's College The British School of Alicante English National Curriculum 4.6 (310) Alicante Mejor valorado
#2 Elian's British School of La Nucia Dukes Education 4.5 (220) La Nucia, Alicante Muy recomendado
#3 Sierra Bernia School founded 1973 4.5 (198) Alfaz del Pi, Alicante Top 3
#4 Costa Blanca International College NABSS 4.4 (165) Benidorm, Alicante Destacado
#5 The Lady Elizabeth School dual curriculum 4.7 (275) Benitachell, Alicante Destacado
#6 Xabia International College English National Curriculum 4.6 (185) Javea, Alicante Destacado
#7 Victorious International British School Cambridge curriculum 4.4 (125) Mutxamel, Alicante Destacado

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