Top International Schools in Spain

Overview: IGCSE · — · €3.1K–€7.4K

AIS International School is a small, private British-curriculum international day school located on a scenic olive estate in the Costa Blanca, Spain, founded in 2012. Blending the British National Curriculum with Steiner-Waldorf philosophy and mindfulness, it offers iGCSE and A-Level pathways to 270 students from 39 nationalities. The school is distinguished by its small classes (average 18 students), holistic focus on creativity and socio-emotional wellbeing, and its nurturing, family-like community culture. Fresh vegetarian meals are served daily, and school bus routes connect the campus to Alicante, Jávea, and Benissa.

Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 2–18 · €5.1K–€14.1K

The British Council School in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid) is a co-educational bilingual day school for ages 2–18, offering the English National Curriculum alongside Spanish instruction to nearly 2,000 students. Founded in 1940 as the first British school in Spain, it combines Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications with Spanish secondary certification through its unique BiBac® programme. The school is renowned for its bicultural ethos, instilling values of freedom, integrity, and professionalism, and reports 100% of graduates going on to university. It has earned the highest ratings in every category across four consecutive BSO (British Schools Overseas) inspections, making it the top-performing school of its type in Spain.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · €6.7K–€18.4K

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a non-denominational private international school serving ages 2–18 across four campuses in the Barcelona metropolitan area. Founded in 1958 and a member of the Cognita group since 2007, BSB offers the English National Curriculum through to Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. With over 2,150 students from 71 nationalities, BSB is the only school in Barcelona rated Outstanding in every category by the British Schools Overseas inspection. The school's inquiry-based teaching approach, strong EAL support and inclusive community make it a leading choice for international families in Catalonia.

Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 2–18 · €8K–€21.2K

Hastings School is a private British international school in Madrid, founded in 1971, educating students aged 2–18 across multiple campuses. It follows the British National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level, with an IB Diploma option at its dedicated Nexus Sixth Form. With approximately 1,342 students and native-speaking teachers, Hastings achieves outstanding university outcomes — 100% of graduates proceed to university in most years, including Oxbridge, Russell Group, and top European institutions. The school emphasises the development of creativity, curiosity, and collaboration alongside rigorous academic achievement, all within a warm, multicultural community setting.

Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 2–18 · €8.1K–€20.7K

King's College, The British School of Madrid (Soto de Viñuelas campus) is a co-educational day and boarding school for students from 20 months to 18 years, following the English National Curriculum through to IGCSE and offering both A-Levels and the IB Diploma at Sixth Form. Founded in 1969 by Sir Roger Fry, the school has over 50 years of heritage delivering British education in Madrid, with a roll of more than 1,650 students. Its graduates achieve outstanding university placements at institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford, with 100% of leavers securing places at their chosen universities. The school operates a vibrant House system, extensive extracurricular programme, and provides a well-equipped campus in the residential community of Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos.

Overview: A-Level, IGCSE · 2–18 · €9.3K–€23.7K

Runnymede College is a leading British day school in Madrid serving students aged 2–18, following the English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level programmes. Founded in 1967, the school is fully independent, non-denominational, and rooted in a liberal humanistic philosophy that values academic excellence, intellectual rigour, and moral integrity. With approximately 1,150 students from 30 nationalities, it offers a close-knit community atmosphere underpinned by strong school–family partnerships. Its students consistently secure places at top global universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, and Ivy League institutions. Runnymede is widely recognised as the premier British international school in Spain.