Secondary schools in Spain for international students

The choice of private schools in Spain is quite wide: here the foreign students will find schools operating in Spanish, French, European, British and other educational systems. At the same time, British schools in Spain are in the greatest demand, because they provide an opportunity to master not only Spanish, but also English. In addition, some secondary schools in Spain introduce such classes as mindfulness into their program, which helps to improve the ability to concentrate and better assimilation of the material.

Also, secondary schools in Spain pay great attention to the development of personal qualities and creative abilities of each child, the development of the emotional side of personality, empathy, tolerance. Children are prepared for life in a multicultural, cosmopolitan and multilingual world, instilled teamwork skills, develop analytical thinking, etc. Sports and hobbies also play an important role.

The cost of one month of study at English school in Spain starts from about €400 – €450 and reaches €1,000 or more, depending on the school and the level of education. In addition, it is necessary to pay an initial fee (usually €500 – €600). Meals, transport, school uniforms, textbooks, and some additional classes are paid separately.

• King's College, the British School of Alicante is a wonderful British school in Spain, one of the best on the Costa Blanca. It is part of King's College, The British School of Madrid, founded in 1969. The philosophy of the school is based on the principle that not only comprehensive education is important, but also on the development of personal qualities and talents of each student. The school is equipped with the latest technology. It set out to create ideal conditions for the successful education of every child, and today it copes with this task perfectly.
• The European School of Alicante is the only school in Spain that is part of the European School network. The school, located in Alicante, provides a very high level of education and follows the EU curriculum. The main task of the school is to prepare its students for life in a cosmopolitan, multicultural and multilingual society. At the end of the European School of Alicante, an international baccalaureate diploma is issued, which allows you to enroll in the best universities in the world.
• Newton College International School, located in Elche, is ranked among the best in Spain. Newton College, established in 1991, offers education in two languages – Spanish and English. The program also includes the study of the Valencian language from the first grade of elementary school and German from the sixth. Newton College pays close attention to the development of communication and teamwork skills. In addition, the school participates in international student exchange programs, which gives children the opportunity to travel, get acquainted with other cultures and better master the foreign language being studied.
• Xàbia International College educates children from 2 to 18 years old. Xàbia International College was established in 1994. The school has two buildings, one of which is designed for junior and the other for senior classes. The school follows the British curriculum. Xàbia International College adheres to a strict policy regarding the filling of classes, which allows teachers to devote more time to each student.
• Costa Blanca International College is a private British school located in Benidorm. The educational process here is carried out in accordance with the British curriculum in combination with the Spanish educational plan. Children from 3 to 18 years old study at Costa Blanca International College. The school relies on an individual approach to each student. Much attention is paid to the development of personal qualities and creative abilities of each child, as well as to creating an ideal atmosphere for learning. The school is equipped with the latest technology. Children attend additional classes, play sports and devote time to their hobbies.

All secondary schools in Spain hold Open Days or invite interested parents to small excursions around the school, which take place at a strictly appointed time once a week or can be held by private arrangement. After getting acquainted with the school, the director, as a rule, conducts a small interview with both the child himself and his parents. You need to prepare for this stage and prepare all the necessary information in advance.

Although most private schools in Spain do not conduct selection on a competitive basis, the foreign student must meet the minimum knowledge criteria required to study with his future classmates. In stronger schools, such requirements are quite high, but more often they relate only to English. After all, if the child owns it sufficiently, it will not be so difficult to pull up other items.

Upon admission to secondary or high school, a teenager may be asked to take an exam in English and/or subjects in which he wants to specialize when studying at A-level or IGCSE levels.

If your child has insufficient knowledge of English or Spanish, most English schools in Spain will offer him additional classes in groups of 1 to 5 people. So, the schools of the famous SEK network provide a more extensive program "Language and cultural immersion for foreign students", which, by the way, can be taken for only six months or a year, and then return to your country.

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