International Schools in Spain
Compare 203 international schools in Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 6,292), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 203
- Curricula
- 31
- Average annual fee
- EUR 7,383
- Fee range
- EUR 300 – 24,900
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (91 schools)
- Average school size
- 654 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Lycée Français de Madrid
- Oldest
- Istituto Italiano Statale Comprensivo di Barcellona - Setantí (1882)
- With boarding
- 13
About international schools in Spain
International schools in Spain offer a broad mix of curricula - most commonly British (IGCSE/A-level), the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and a smaller number of American, French and German programmes - and are concentrated in Madrid, Barcelona and the main coastal expat hubs. Instruction is frequently in English, with Spanish and regional languages (for example Catalan) commonly taught or used alongside language-support classes for non-native pupils. Published tuition varies widely by city and school level but commonly runs from roughly €6,000 to €28,000 a year; parents should also budget for one-off enrolment fees, meals, transport, uniforms and extras. Admissions tend to centre on a September intake, with assessments, interviews or language tests during the autumn and winter and mid-year places offered where space permits; relocating families should check language provision, university recognition of the diploma and any residency/visa documentation required.
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48 international schools in Madrid
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Curricula
There are 203 international schools in Spain covering 31 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (91), Cambridge IGCSE (54), Bespoke Curriculum (51), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (48), IB (DP) (44). 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 300 to EUR 24,900, averaging roughly EUR 7,383. 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
13 of the 203 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.