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What school options are available for children on the Costa Blanca?

The Costa Blanca offers various schooling options for families: PUBLIC SCHOOLS (colegios públicos): free, teach in Spanish and Valenciano (regional language).

Great for language immersion, especially for younger children who adapt quickly.

PRIVATE SPANISH SCHOOLS (colegios privados): fee-paying, higher standards, smaller classes, some bilingual programs.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS: teach in English (British curriculum), German, Norwegian, Swedish, or French following their national curricula.

Ideal for families planning to return to their home country.

Notable schools include: El Limonar International School (Villamartin), Kings College (Alicante), Scandinavian School (Alfaz del Pi), and Deutsche Schule (Alicante).

HOMESCHOOLING: legal in Spain with some conditions, growing in popularity among expats.

School year runs September to June.

Children must be enrolled in school between ages 6-16 (compulsory education).

Many international schools also offer pre-school from age 3.

WOW-Estates helps families identify properties near suitable schools.