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The 7 Best International 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

El Limonar International School Villamartin

★★★★★ 4.5 (245 reseñas)
✓ British curriculumages 3-18GCSE and A-Level

Co-educational day school following the British National Curriculum from age 3 to 18, preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations. Located in Villamartin near Torrevieja, the school provides a nurturing bilingual environment with native English-speaking teachers and strong pastoral care, preparing pupils for further education in both Spain and the UK.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Our children transferred from a UK school and settled in beautifully at El Limonar. The British curriculum continuity meant no gaps in their education. The school community is welcoming and the bilingual environment has given them Spanish fluency as a bonus."— British family, Orihuela Costa
#2 Muy recomendado

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
adapted English curriculumIGCSEsA-LevelsOxbridge track

Prestigious British school in Alicante following the Adapted National Curriculum for England alongside Spanish elements, encompassing IGCSEs and A-Levels. Over 50 years of academic excellence with impressive university placements from Oxbridge to top Spanish universities. Ages 2 to 18 with outstanding facilities and English as the primary language of instruction.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"King's College has been exceptional for our daughter. The teaching quality rivals the best UK private schools and the university guidance programme helped her secure an offer from Durham. The campus facilities are impressive and everything operates in English."— British expat family, Alicante
#3 Top 3

The Lady Elizabeth School

★★★★★ 4.7 (275 reseñas)
British and Spanish curriculaboarding availableages 2-18

Leading international school in Javea-Benitachell following both British and Spanish curricula for ages 2 to 18, with boarding accommodation available for students aged 14 to 18. The school offers a multilingual environment with English as the primary language, set in a stunning hilltop campus with panoramic sea views and first-class sporting facilities.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Lady Elizabeth is the perfect school for our internationally mobile family. The dual curriculum means our children can study for both UK and Spanish university entrance. The campus is stunning and the boarding option has been ideal for our eldest during exam years."— International family, Javea
#4 Destacado

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 1973longest-established British schoolcoastal bus

The longest-established British school on the Costa Blanca, founded in 1973, offering education from ages 3 to 18. Situated in Alfaz del Pi with easy access to the coast road and motorway. A coastal school bus service runs between Calpe and Benidorm. Small class sizes ensure personalised attention in a friendly, family-oriented environment.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Sierra Bernia has a wonderful family atmosphere that you simply do not get at larger schools. The small class sizes mean every child is known personally. Our son has thrived here and the school bus from Calpe makes the commute easy. Proper British education with Spanish sunshine."— British family, Calpe
#5 Destacado

Xabia International College

★★★★★ 4.6 (185 reseñas)
📍 Carretera Cabo de la Nao 63, 03730 Javea, Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-16:30
only international school in Javeafounded 1994English National Curriculum

The only international school in Javea, founded in 1994 to provide quality education based on the English National Curriculum within an international environment. Catering for students aged 2 to 18 from over 30 nationalities, XIC combines academic rigour with a creative, inclusive approach that celebrates cultural diversity in a supportive community.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"XIC is the heart of the Javea expat community. Our children have made lifelong friends from all over the world while receiving an excellent English education. The teachers genuinely care about every student and the international environment is incredibly enriching."— British-Scandinavian family, Javea
#6 Destacado

Costa Blanca International College

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

Independent bilingual school in Benidorm accredited by NABSS and recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education, educating students aged 3 to 18. Follows the British National Curriculum to Year 9, then IGCSE and A-Level courses, with additional Spanish language and humanities. Approved examining centre for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge English.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
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"Our daughter has been at Costa Blanca International College since Year 7 and is now taking A-Levels. The school balances British academic standards with Spanish culture beautifully. She is fully bilingual and applying to both UK and Spanish universities."— British family, Benidorm area
#7 Destacado

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 EducationIB programmebilingual immersionages 1-18

Part of the Dukes Education group, Elian's British School offers bilingual education from age 1 to 18 based on the British curriculum enriched by the Spanish system and International Baccalaureate. Genuine English immersion from the earliest stages with native English teachers, modern facilities and a strong emphasis on holistic student development.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Elian's IB programme has been transformative for our son. The bilingual immersion means he is equally fluent in English and Spanish, and the IB diploma opens doors to universities worldwide. Being part of Dukes Education gives the school excellent resources."— British-Spanish family, La Nucia area

Comparativa rápida

Pos.EmpresaEspecialidadValoraciónZonaDistintivo
#1 El Limonar International School Villamartin British curriculum 4.5 (245) Orihuela Costa, Alicante Mejor valorado
#2 King's College The British School of Alicante adapted English curriculum 4.6 (310) Alicante Muy recomendado
#3 The Lady Elizabeth School British and Spanish curricula 4.7 (275) Benitachell, Alicante Top 3
#4 Sierra Bernia School founded 1973 4.5 (198) Alfaz del Pi, Alicante Destacado
#5 Xabia International College only international school in Javea 4.6 (185) Javea, Alicante Destacado
#6 Costa Blanca International College NABSS accredited 4.4 (165) Benidorm, Alicante Destacado
#7 Elian's British School of La Nucia Dukes Education 4.5 (220) La Nucia, Alicante Destacado

Preguntas frecuentes

Yes, all companies listed on Alicante Expats have English-speaking staff and extensive experience working with international clients. Many also offer services in German, Dutch, French and Scandinavian languages.
We verify Google reviews (minimum 4.3/5), years of experience (minimum 3 years), professional qualifications and certifications, and track record with international/expat clients. See our full methodology on the How We Select page.
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