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  • King's College Soto de Vinuelas in Madrid
    King's College Soto de Vinuelas in Madrid
    8.1
    In 2023 - 71.40% of A Level students achieved A* - B
    King's College Soto de Vinuelas in Madrid
    Spain
    Madrid
    Currently watching: 3
    Very good
    15 reviews
    8.1
    from 12400 € / terms
    from 12400 € / terms
    Program name
    date
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    Primary school
    Last booking 1 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    5-11
    from 2850.00 € / term
    from 2850.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Dates
    All year round
    11-14
    from 11800 € / term
    from 11800 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 12400 € / term
    from 12400 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 12650 € / term
    from 12650 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Spanish Bac
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 13900 € / term
    from 13900 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    English + football for the summer
    Dates
    03.07.2022 - 30.07.2022
    6-16
    Check with our specialists
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Spanish courses with football
    Dates
    03.07.2022 - 30.07.2022
    6-16
    Check with our specialists
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Summer English for kids
    Dates
    03.07.2022 - 30.07.2022
    6-16
    Check with our specialists
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Summer spanish for juniors
    Dates
    03.07.2022 - 30.07.2022
    6-16
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    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    English + dances and drama
    Dates
    03.07.2022 - 30.07.2022
    6-16
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    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    IB program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-19
    from 6385.00 € / term
    from 6385.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Early Years Program
    Dates
    All year round
    3-5
    from 2600.00 € / term
    from 2600.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • Thames British Private School Madrid
    Thames British Private School Madrid
    8
    In 2023 90% of students achieved a strong pass of 9-4 (A* - C).
    Thames British Private School Madrid
    Spain
    Madrid
    Currently watching: 6
    Very good
    8
    from 10560.00 € / year
    from 10560.00 € / year
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    Early Years Program
    Last booking 5 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    3-5
    from 7560.00 € / year
    from 7560.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Primary school
    Last booking 6 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    5-11
    from 8250.00 € / year
    from 8250.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Dates
    All year round
    12-14
    from 10095.00 € / year
    from 10095.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    CLSP & IGCSE Program
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 10560.00 € / year
    from 10560.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 11550.00 € / year
    from 11550.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    IB program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 11550.00 € / year
    from 11550.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    English+summer vacation
    Dates
    03.07.2023 - 14.07.2023
    8-18
    from 490.00 € / week
    from 490.00 € / week
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    English + football for the summer
    Dates
    03.07.2023 - 14.07.2023
    8-18
    from 1620.00 € / week
    from 1620.00 € / week
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • Sage College - Private School in Spain
    Sage College - Private School in Spain
    7.9
    In 2023 - 100% A-Level exam pass rate
    Sage College - Private School in Spain
    Spain
    Cadiz
    Currently watching: 1
    Good
    7.9
    from 15450 € / semesters
    from 15450 € / semesters
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    A-Level program
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 16250 € / semester
    from 16250 € / semester
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Last booking 3 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 15450 € / semester
    from 15450 € / semester
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Dates
    All year round
    11-14
    from 15450 € / semester
    from 15450 € / semester
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Primary school
    Dates
    All year round
    6-7
    from 825.00 € / month
    from 825.00 € / month
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Early Years Program
    Dates
    All year round
    3+
    from 500.00 € / month
    from 500.00 € / month
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Golf Academy (English)
    Dates
    All year round
    9-18
    from 29800.00 € / year
    from 29800.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Football Academy (English)
    Dates
    All year round
    14-18
    from 29800.00 € / year
    from 29800.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    English and sailing
    Dates
    All year round
    14-18
    from 29800.00 € / year
    from 29800.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Spanish courses with football
    Dates
    18.06.2025 - 28.06.2025
    5-17
    from 90.00 € / 5 days
    from 90.00 € / 5 days
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Summer spanish for juniors
    Dates
    5-17
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    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • Caxton College
    Caxton College
    7.8
    In 2023 - 73.77% of A Level students achieved A* - C
    Caxton College
    Spain
    Valencia
    Currently watching: 2
    Good
    8 reviews
    7.8
    from 7990.00 € / term
    from 7990.00 € / term
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    Middle school
    Last booking 6 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    11-14
    from 7930.00 € / term
    from 7930.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 7990.00 € / term
    from 7990.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 7990.00 € / term
    from 7990.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    English+summer vacation
    Dates
    01.07.2020 - 31.08.2020
    11-18
    from 1865.00 € / 2 weeks
    from 1865.00 € / 2 weeks
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Summer Spanish +activities
    Dates
    01.07.2020 - 31.08.2020
    11-18
    from 1865.00 € / 2 weeks
    from 1865.00 € / 2 weeks
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (5)
  • International Private School of Catalunya ISCAT
    International Private School of Catalunya ISCAT
    7.6
    95% of students successfully enter the university
    International Private School of Catalunya ISCAT
    Spain
    Barcelona
    Currently watching: 2
    Good
    2 reviews
    7.6
    from 9104.00 € / year
    from 9104.00 € / year
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    A-Level program
    Last booking 5 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 13923.00 € / year
    from 13923.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Summer English for kids
    Dates
    05.06.2019 - 20.08.2019
    14-18
    Check with our specialists
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    14-18
    from 9104.00 € / year
    from 9104.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (3)
  • King's College Murcia
    King's College Murcia
    In 2023 - 60% of A Level students achieved A* - B
    King's College Murcia
    Spain
    Murcia
    Currently watching: 2
    from 4220.00 € / term
    from 4220.00 € / term
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    Primary school
    Last booking 3 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    5-9
    from 3208.00 € / term
    from 3208.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Last booking 5 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    11-14
    from 3828.00 € / term
    from 3828.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 4220.00 € / term
    from 4220.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 4328.00 € / term
    from 4328.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Spanish Bac
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 4328.00 € / term
    from 4328.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (5)
  • King's College Alicante
    King's College Alicante
    7.1
    In 2023 - 67% of A Level students achieved A* - B
    King's College Alicante
    Spain
    Alicante
    Currently watching: 1
    Pleasant
    5 reviews
    7.1
    from 3841.00 € / term
    from 3841.00 € / term
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    Primary school
    Last booking 1 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    5-9
    from 3214.00 € / term
    from 3214.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Dates
    All year round
    11-14
    from 3646.00 € / term
    from 3646.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 3841.00 € / term
    from 3841.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 4153.00 € / term
    from 4153.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Spanish Bac
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 4153.00 € / term
    from 4153.00 € / term
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (5)
  • British School of Barcelona
    British School of Barcelona
    7
    In 2023 an average IB score made up 34.4 with the highest grade - 43
    British School of Barcelona
    Spain
    Barcelona
    Currently watching: 1
    Pleasant
    4 reviews
    7
    from 14800.00 € / year
    from 14800.00 € / year
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    Middle school
    Last booking 1 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    11-15
    from 12750.00 € / year
    from 12750.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE course
    Last booking 3 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    14-17
    from 14800.00 € / year
    from 14800.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-17
    from 14450.00 € / year
    from 14450.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Primary school
    Dates
    All year round
    3-10
    from 10650.00 € / year
    from 10650.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (4)
  • Kings College Online - British online education system
    Kings College Online - British online education system
    7
    Kings College Online - British online education system
    Spain
    Madrid
    Currently watching: 2
    Pleasant
    1 reviews
    7
    from 7000.00 € / year
    from 7000.00 € / year
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    GCSE
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 7000.00 € / year
    from 7000.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Last booking 6 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    16-18
    from 7000.00 € / year
    from 7000.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    IB program
    Dates
    All year round
    16-19
    from 8400.00 € / year
    from 8400.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Primary school
    Dates
    All year round
    7-11
    from 2901.00 £ / year
    from 2901.00 £ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Dates
    All year round
    11-14
    from 4031.00 £ / year
    from 4031.00 £ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (5)
  • Thames British Online School in Madrid
    Thames British Online School in Madrid
    7
    Thames British Online School in Madrid
    Spain
    Madrid
    Currently watching: 2
    Pleasant
    7
    from 4500.00 € / year
    from 4500.00 € / year
    Program name
    date
    Age
    Fees
    CLSP & IGCSE Program
    Last booking 1 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    14-16
    from 4500.00 € / year
    from 4500.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
    Last booking 1 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    16-19
    from 6000.00 € / year
    from 6000.00 € / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Show all courses (2)
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Mrs Patricia Woodhouse
Mrs Patricia Woodhouse
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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Learning programs-summary information

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

Literature and references

References
  1. GCSE - Wikipedia item link icon
  2. General Certificate of Secondary Education — Wiki item link icon
  3. GCSEs — The Guardian item link icon
  4. Current and future studies - GCSE Spanish - BBC Bitesize — BBC item link icon
  5. GCSE Spanish - BBC Bitesize — BBC item link icon
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