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GCSE in Spain for international students
This content was developed and approved with active participation of Esther Diaz.
In the process of preparing the material, we referenced the following sources:
- https://www.ibo.org/es/programmes
- https://www.huelvainformacion.es/suplementos-huelva-informacion/educacion-huelva
Current page last update date: 2026-01-12
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In 2023 - 71.40% of A Level students achieved A* - B
SpainMadridCurrently watching: 5from 28350.00 € / yearProgram namedateAgeFees -
In 2023 90% of students achieved a strong pass of 9-4 (A* - C).
SpainMadridCurrently watching: 4from 10560.00 € / yearProgram namedateAgeFees -
In 2023 - 100% A-Level exam pass rate
SpainCadizCurrently watching: 1from 28800.00 € / yearProgram namedateAgeFees -
In 2023 - 73.77% of A Level students achieved A* - C
SpainValenciaCurrently watching: 2from 7990.00 € / termProgram namedateAgeFees -
95% of students successfully enter the university
SpainBarcelonaCurrently watching: 1from 9104.00 € / yearProgram namedateAgeFees -
In 2023 - 60% of A Level students achieved A* - B
SpainMurciaCurrently watching: 2from 4220.00 € / termProgram namedateAgeFees -
In 2023 - 67% of A Level students achieved A* - B
SpainAlicanteCurrently watching: 1from 3841.00 € / termProgram namedateAgeFees -
In 2023 an average IB score made up 34.4 with the highest grade - 43
SpainBarcelonaCurrently watching: 2from 14800.00 € / yearProgram namedateAgeFees -
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Ex-director of Surval School Montreux
What are the most important questions parents ask when looking for the right school?
First of all, safety and reliability for children is assessed. They are also looking for extracurricular activities, opportunities to travel around the country and beyond, in general the lifestyle on campus. Many people choose school because they value family values, ethics, a calm atmosphere.
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| Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
| A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
| Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
| Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
| NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
| Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
| Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
Advantages and disadvantages of English schools
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world | Expensive |
| High quality of education and academic standards | Strong workload |
| Perfect English after graduation | The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt |
| Useful contacts | The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist |
Top 21 boarding colleges in England 2026
| 1 | Cardiff Sixth Form College |
| 2 | National Mathematics and Science College |
| 3 | Abbey College Cambridge |
| 4 | d'Overbroeck's College |
| 5 | MPW London |
| 6 | CATS Cambridge |
| 7 | Kensington Park |
| 8 | DLD London |
| 9 | King's College St Michael’s |
| 10 | Bellerbys Cambridge |
| 11 | Chelsea Independent College |
| 12 | MPW Cambridge |
| 13 | Bellerbys Brighton |
| 14 | CATS London |
| 15 | St Clare's Oxford |
| 16 | Bishopstrow College |
| 17 | CATS Canterbury |
| 18 | Bellerbys London |
| 19 | Ealing Independent College |
| 20 | Cambridge Tutors College |
| 21 | Abbey Manchester |
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