3 best private schools in Alicante 2024

Alicante is a Spanish city with a long history, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, where it is sunny 300 days a year. It is a small town with a population of more than 300,000 people: it has fewer tourists than other, more famous places in Spain, which is ideal for getting to know the local community. But these are not the only reasons to go to study in Alicante:

• Alicante is the gateway to the Costa Blanca. The "White Coast" is a magical place to visit, attracting countless visitors every year. If you study here, you will undoubtedly enjoy traveling through the many sandy beaches of the Costa Blanca and charming villages.
• Alicante is the right place if you really want to try traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine.
• You'll gain solid Spanish language skills in Alicante's rich Spanish culture. By practicing your Spanish communication skills in Alicante, you will receive the added bonus of visiting the main attractions: Santa Cruz, Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Algar Waterfalls, Canelobre Caves, Archaeological Museum and much more.

Alicante boasts several types of private schools:

1. Spanish Private Schools: The primary language of instruction is Spanish or a regional language (such as Valencian, Catalan, Galician, and Basque). The curriculum includes at least two foreign languages, commonly English, German, and French. Recently, Chinese has gained popularity.

2. Bilingual Schools: Instruction is conducted in two languages: Spanish and another foreign language, most commonly English.

3. International Schools: Instruction is mainly in a foreign language, with Spanish introduced as a second or third language in the higher grades. The curriculum of these schools is based on that of other countries.

All private schools in Spain, regardless of their type, must be accredited by the Ministry of Education and can award official diplomas to their graduates. International schools also have accreditations from the country whose curriculum they follow. As a result, graduates from these schools often receive dual diplomas: the Spanish Título de Bachiller and a foreign one, such as the American High School diploma, British GCSE, or French BAC.

Among the most popular international private schools in Spain are the English, French, German, Swedish, and American schools.

Private schools prioritize delivering high-quality education, with the goal of facilitating students' entry into universities abroad. They base their instruction on intensive preparation programs, such as:

• International Baccalaureate (IB): This program paves the way to top universities in the UK, France, Germany, USA, Canada, and other countries. However, it's worth noting that the IB program is challenging, requiring mastery and successful completion of many subjects and projects.
• A-Level: This program aids admission to British universities.

In Spain, to gain admission to higher educational institutions, students must pass the EBAU (Evaluación de Bachillerato para el Acceso a la Universidad), often referred to as Selectividad. Private schools in Spain might offer preparation for several programs simultaneously.

The best private schools in Alicante are members of prestigious associations: NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and COBISEC (Council of British Independent Schools in the European Communities). These schools are permitted to offer the British national curriculum, and some might also offer the Spanish curriculum and the Bachillerato program.

Top Private Schools in Alicante:

• Lady Elizabeth Private School
• King's College Alicante
• El Limonar International School Villamartin.