In our today’s article we will tell you about the best private schools located in Alicante and Valencia (very popular regions among foreigners), as well as their suburbs.
All schools from your lips are marked in the Top-100 best schools of Spain ranking (Las 100 mejores colegio de España 2022), according to the authoritative opinion of Forbes. It is also important to note that these educational institutions are suitable for international students.
So, let’s go!
Complejo Educativo Bilingüe Mas Camarena, Valencia
- Address: Sector Esmeralda V Mas Camarena, 46117 Bétera, Valencia
- Web-site: colegiomascamarena.es
- Telephone: +34 961 687 535
The educational complex Colegio Mas Camarena, located in Valencia, is a very ambitious educational project based on four pillars: methodological, multilingual, competence and technological. The important part of the education approach is to maintain an atmosphere of trust and security. Languages are key aspects in the education of Mas Camarena students, since here, they live in a bilingual Spanish-English environment, from the initial stage until they receive an international Baccalaureate degree – el Bachillerato Internacional (IB).
Also, students actively use advanced technologies in their everyday life. Their classrooms are equipped with i-Pads and interactive whiteboards, and from the first course they get acquainted with robotics and programming. There is also an official licensed music center – el Centro de Musica Mas Camarena Arts, where its students can earn the same degree as at the State Conservatory.
Newton College, Alicante
- Address: Camí vell de Alacant, Km 3, 03295 Elx, Alicante
- Web-site: laudenewtoncollege.com
- Telephone: +34 966 610 238
This center pays attention to the development of such tools that are necessary for students to apply their knowledge in real situations. All this is provided within the framework of flexible, dynamic and innovative learning with an international (and bilingual) vision.
Newton College teachers adhere to the philosophy of creativity and design thinking, according to which they themselves strive to explore new areas of development, cultivating the same feeling in students in a comfortable learning environment that takes into account the individual rhythm of each.
Also, Newton College offers modern means for the professional development of its teachers within the framework of the Staff Development Program. This program provides grants for the study of various official courses, such as master’s degree, postgraduate and university courses. In addition, two days are set aside for in-house teacher training during the school year.
By the way, such famous personalities as José María Coves Beneito, Facebook Software Engineer, Atlanta (USA) and Antonio Vicente García Diez, City Planning Council Member, Elche (Alicante) have studied here!
King’s College, The British School Of Alicante
- Address: Gta. del Reino Unido, 5, 03008 Alicante
- Web-site: kingscollegeschools.org
- Telephone: +34 965 106 351
The British School Of Alicante or King’s College, belongs to a whole group of prestigious schools King’s College. The educational institution opened its doors to students in 2000 and became a pioneer by offering a comprehensive British education in Alicante. Currently, about 1,100 students from over 40 different nationalities are studying here, and it is rightfully considered the reference educational center in the region.
In 2019, King’s College Schools became members of Inspired, the leading group in the industry of premium schools, operating across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, educating over 55,000 students in the extensive network of over 70 schools.
The Lady Elizabeth School, Alicante
- Address: Entrada, Urb. Cumbre del Sol, s/n, 03726, Alicante
- Web-site: laudeladyelizabeth.com
- Telephone: +34 965 790 252
The Lady Elizabeth School is an excellent school founded in the Marina Alta area over thirty years ago. This educational center meets the criteria of the British curriculum in high school and undergraduate studies. Teaching here is conducted in English by native speakers, the program provides a wide range of school subjects of free choice. Thus, for students, the educational experience is identical to the educational experience of a relevant school in the United Kingdom.
In addition, in the Lady Elizabeth School, subjects in Spanish are studied: this is necessary for the homologation of the ESO certificate and the entrance exams to the Spanish university. A dual degree allows students to apply to any university in the world.
Since its founding, in 1987, the school has grown rapidly, and today it is a multicultural educational institution with students from 54 countries. Thus, the Lady Elizabeth School provides not only quality education to residents living in this area, but also has a student housing for non-resident/foreign pupils for several years.
The Ausiàs March International College, Valencia
- Address: Urbanización Residencial, Urb. Tancat de l’Alter, 46220 Picassent, Valencia
- Web-site: ausiasmarch.com
- Telephone: +34 961 230 566
El Colegio Internacional Ausiàs March (in Spanish) is a personalized learning system that focuses on the processes and evolution of learning through active methods. Innovative ways of teaching include all methodological elements at the service of teachers and students, from textbooks and own laboratories to digital boards and computers. Once the student is comfortable with all of these, he can choose the tools that he likes best and adapt them to their own curriculum.
Such famous personalities as Almudena Puchol, poetess; Iván Mocholí, a former Spanish sprinter who competed primarily in the 60 and 100 m; Ignacio Alexandre, Mayor of El Palmar studied here, in the Ausiàs March International College.
Caxton College, Valencia
- Address: Carrer Mas del Leon, 5, 46530 Puçol, Valencia
- Web-site: caxtoncollege.com
- Telephone: +34 961 424 500
This is a private and mixed British school, located in Valencia. It has the international recognition of British School Overseas, awarded by the British Education Inspectorate. Its teaching staff is 80% from the United Kingdom and most school subjects are taught in English. The remaining 20% in Spanish respond to such subjects as Spanish, Valencian, social studies, religion and other specific subjects of each educational stage. This school respects the principles of sustainable development, they are considered fundamental here.
In addition, Caxton College has a sports club and various activities, such as sports Saturdays where physical activity is practiced, English Saturdays where language improvement classes are held, or summer camps.
They studied here: Maria Albignana, actress; Juana Roig, CEO of online store Mercadona; Elena Lluch, General Director of the AVIA Automotive Cluster.
Guadalaviar School, Valencia
- Address: Av. de Blasco Ibáñez, 56, 46021 València, Valencia
- Web-site: colegioguadalaviar.es
- Telephone: +34 963 393 600
This school was founded in 1959 by a group of parents who wished to provide a quality education for their children. This project was also supported by San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, priest and founder of the Opus Dei Catholic Church.
The Guadalaviar School offers the Empowering Women program, which develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills and abilities, and, allows also to be tailored to learning objectives according to the specific interests of students. On the other hand, this program also focuses on problems that can be solved from a female point of view, without using traditional male gender roles, in order to build female students’ confidence.
The school provides many extra-curricular activities for the multilateral education of its students. For the little ones, various dance classes, such as ballet or flamenco are offered, as well as rhythmic gymnastics, music classes, robotics, English, or sports – judo or tennis. Later, skating, foreign languages (French or Chinese) or ball sports such as basketball, as well as solidarity activities within special Opus Dei projects are added to these.
Among graduates of this school are Laura Gallego and Beatriz Esteban, writers; Lucía Be (Benavent), designer; Mónica Duart, CEO of Dormitienda; Martha Martín Llaguno, former MP of Citizens for Alicante in Congress.
El Limonar International School Villamartín, Alicante
- Address: C. Filipinas, 15, 03193 San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante
- Web-site: ellimonarinternational.com/villamartin
- Telephone: +34 966 722 821
It is an international school accredited by NABSS, the National Association of British Schools in Spain (la Asociación Nacional de Colegios Británicos en España), recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The college is an approved examination center for Edexcel and AQA academic qualifications, as 80% of the school day is spent in English here: that is, all subjects except Spanish language and Culture and a third language, French or German, are taught in English.
El Limonar meets the highest quality educational standards, which encourage students to use new skills and digital technologies from the age of three so as they grow older, students have enough existing instruments succeed.
In addition to extracurricular activities such as sports, music, or dance, El Limonar opens its doors some weekends to offer free workshops for students, their parents, and the community at large, so, children develop their individual creativity and learn to play as a team through activities together.
Lope de Vega International School, Alicante
- Address: Av. Dr. Severo Ochoa, 9, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante
- Web-site: lopedevega.es
- Telephone: +34 965 854 150
The school was founded in 1956 by D. Juan Fuster Zaragoza, therefore, it is a family business owned by the family Fuster-Pérez. The education here is provided by stages from the earliest levels to pre-university education according to Christian values, which, at the same time, respect diversity and individuality.
Educational goals are based on five pillars: intentionality, as the different languages and cultures of the world are integrated; well-being, because Lope de Vega International School cares about the physical, social and spiritual health of the educational community; values that unite the major monotheistic religions with their Christian vision; critical thinking; and universal love, concern for the environment and others.
Agustín Almodobar Barceló, national deputy of the PP; Pedro Rostall, director of the Alicante’ Daily News; Vikika, famous blogger and nutritionist; Liliana Fernández, Olympic beach volleyball champion of Spain were studied here.
British School of València
- Address: Carrer de les Filipines, 37, 46006 València, Valencia
- Web-site: bsvalencia.com
- Telephone: +34 963 742 930
The educational model of the British School of Valencia strengthens ties between Spanish and British cultures, contributing to the integration of students and encouraging individuality in the academic and personal fields.
It is important for the center to educate values among which stand out respect and tolerance, as well as critical thinking and personal efforts. The fundamental pillar of the center is the study of the second and third languages, where Spanish and English are taught as the first languages, and French, German, Chinese are added in the senior courses.
Extra-curricular activities here include theatre, robotics, painting, ice skating, multi-sport and mini-cooking workshops, as well as activities for recreation and development of children’s talents.
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