The best private international schools in Orihuela Costa and Costa Blanca

FINDING THE BEST schools and education institutions is crucial for parents moving to the South Costa Blanca with their children.

Parents will be keen to mitigate any adverse effects on their children's education, ensuring they benefit from the cultural possibilities of learning in a different country.

Learning in a new language can pose significant challenges for some children and young adults, and private education is an understandably popular choice for many international home buyers making a permanent move to Spain.

Independent private schools offer education and instruction in a familiar learning style, providing a continuation of learning that allows students to focus on their tuition needs without the impediment of a language barrier.

International schools provide students with a globally recognised curriculum, equipping children with the qualifications and life skills they'll need to pursue further education or a career anywhere in the world.

Here's a complete guide to the most popular private schools in the Orihuela Costa and South Costa Blanca region.

El Limonar International School

• Location: Villamartin, Orihuela Costa
• Education stages: From 3-18 years
• Website: elisvillamartin.com
• Tel: +34 966 722 821

A private bilingual school with a sound foundation from the Spanish Curriculum and the innovation and hands-on character from the British Curriculum.

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Phoenix International School

• Location: San Miguel de Salinas, Orihuela Costa
• Education stages: From 4-18 years
• Website: phoenixinternationalschool.es
• Tel: +34 965 720 785

Private English-language school offering primary, secondary and college education following the British National Curriculum.

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The O'Brien International School

• Location: San Miguel de Salinas, Orihuela Costa
• Education stages: From 6-18 years
• Website: theobrienlanguagecen.wixsite.com
• Tel: +34 615 466 398

Provides education to a wide range of students of all ages and abilities within a supportive and disciplined environment. Adult education and language qualifications are available.

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Skandinaviska Skolan Costa Blanca

• Location: Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa
• Education stages: From 3-9 years
• Website: skandinaviskaskolan.com
• Tel: +34 965 329 095

A private Scandinavian school offering primary school education from pre-school to year 6 for Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish students.

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New Castelar College International School

• Location: San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia
• Education stages: From 6-18 years
• Website: newcastelar.com
• Tel: +34 968 178 276

A private bilingual school specialising in the complete spectrum of education for all school-age children and young adults in English and Spanish languages.

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Escuela Infantil Planetarium

• Location: Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa
• Education stages: From 0-3 years
• Website: eiplanetarium.com
• Tel: +34 636 168 183

Spanish private infant education and early childhood development centre for young preschool children.

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La Casita Bilingual School

• Location: El Chaparral, Torrevieja
• Education stages: From 0-3 years
• Website: lacasitabilingual.com
• Tel: +34 966 786 566

Private infant education and early childhood development for preschool children in English and Spanish languages.

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Willow International School

• Location: Doña Pepa, Ciudad Quesada
• Education stages: From 4-16 years
• Website: willowinternationalschool.es
• Tel: +34 865 758 026

A private full-time school providing a UK-based academic curriculum closely following the English National Curriculum, with instruction in the English language.

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Schools and education in the Costa Blanca, Spain

Follow this link for more information about the public state schools in Orihuela Costa, and find out how the school system works in Spain.