International School Fees Spain: Budget to Premium

Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly EUR 6,000–11,000 per year (primary). Smaller or bilingual schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly EUR 12,000–18,000 per year (primary). Established international schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly EUR 20,000–28,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Madrid and Barcelona have the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Kensington School (Madrid) (certain programmes), British School of Barcelona (certain campuses) and Elian’s British School can sit in the budget band. Primary often EUR 7,000–11,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

British Council School Madrid, International School of Barcelona and King’s College Madrid are mid-tier examples. Primary often EUR 13,000–18,000; secondary/IBDP can be EUR 18,000–22,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International College Spain (ICS), American School of Madrid and St George’s British International School (Madrid) sit at the premium end. Primary can be EUR 22,000–27,000 and secondary/IBDP EUR 25,000–30,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be EUR 500–2,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add EUR 2,000–6,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not always in tuition; budget EUR 1,500–4,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band, city and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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