King's College, The British School of Alicante (King's College School Alicante) — King's College in Alicante

• Location: Alicante, Spain,
• Year founded: 2000,
• Total number of students: 1250,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: mixed.

King's College Alicante — a private premium-class British school for children aged 2 to 18. It is among the leading international schools in Spain, ranks in the top three British schools in the network (according to El Mundo), is included in Forbes' list of Spain's leading schools, and in 2026 entered the ABC and Micole rankings.

A separate achievement is the status of the first British school in Spain with a Google Reference School certificate: this confirms the high level of digital learning and the use of modern technologies for student development across all areas.

It is part of the Inspired Education Group.

King’s College Alicante follows the British national curriculum: in addition to the Diploma programme, from September 2025 students have access to the British A-level course, which offers greater flexibility in subject selection and clarity in planning for the future.

All children and teenagers study Spanish; for those who are not native speakers, additional classes are provided according to their level. French, German and Chinese are additionally offered as part of the DP programme.

At King's College Alicante, catering is provided by the school's own catering service, Nexalia, which prepares meals directly on-site. The menu is regularly reviewed by independent experts to ensure that the diet remains balanced, nutritious, and suitable for students' daily nutrition.

At King’s College Alicante, extracurricular activities help students develop various skills and interests outside of lessons.

• Music: playing instruments — piano, bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, guitar, and violin — develops ear, motor skills and confidence, and supports academic skills.
• Language learning, including Spanish Booster, German and French, helps students switch more easily between systems of thinking and communication, and feel more confident in an international environment.
• Creative and applied activities — Creative Workshop, painting, book club, choir, chess, the «Little Chefs» course, Nanobots / Bytebots / Megabots clubs — develop imagination, self-expression and practical skills.
• Sports sections — football, basketball, judo, figure skating and ballet — teach discipline, teamwork and respect for rules, and help develop leadership and resilience to challenges.

• At King’s College Alicante, qualified British teachers deliver education following the English national curriculum. Foreign languages are taught by native speakers, including Spanish and Valencian lessons.
• Classes usually have fewer than 25 students, with 3 classes per year group: this number of pupils and structure helps maintain a comfortable learning environment and give maximum attention to each child.
• The school community is very diverse and international: approximately 52% of students are Spanish, while the remaining 48% represent 53 nationalities, including children and teenagers from the United Kingdom, China, Russia, Ukraine, the USA, Italy, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and other countries.

King’s College Alicante is located on the outskirts of Alicante, conveniently accessible from the city by car and public transport. The school occupies a modern purpose-built building designed for students aged 2 to 18, with a comfortable and well-thought-out infrastructure. The campus includes a separate building for preschoolers, football and mini-football pitches, basketball and multi-purpose courts, 7 brand-new science laboratories, music classrooms equipped with 28 iMacs, a multi-purpose hall, and a cafeteria. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating.

The preparatory groups (ages 3–5) have their own bathrooms, direct access to a playground with a safe surface and modern equipment. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards and has access to Wi-Fi.

The digital environment is actively developing and regularly updated: middle school students have their own Chromebooks and access to 3D printers, robotics, VR, and other technologies. iPads and laptops are already used in primary school, and from fifth grade onward there is a gradual transition to working with Chromebooks.

At King's College Alicante, the academic year is divided into 3 trimesters.

• The first runs from early September to mid-December, after which winter holidays begin — from late December to early January.
• The second lasts until early April, followed by spring holidays in April.
• The third continues from late April to the end of June, after which summer holidays begin, lasting through July and August.

At King's College Alicante, students in the 2024/2025 academic year achieved an average score of 36 points in the Diploma programme (out of a maximum of 45). According to the Education Advisers Ltd ranking, the school took first place among institutions offering the International Diploma programme in Spain.

Each year, around 80 graduates gain admission to leading universities worldwide. Many continue their studies in the United Kingdom, including the London School of Economics, Imperial College London, Warwick University, and University College London. Some applicants choose universities in Spain, primarily in Madrid and the Valencian Community, as well as in other European countries and in the USA.

King's College Alicante accepts students at different stages of education, taking into account age and English level.

• Children with no knowledge of the language can enroll in preschool and early school groups (ages 2–6).
• For children aged 3–4, a school introduction visit together with parents is available.
• From age 7, a good level of English is required.

For admission to the first grade, an assessment is carried out by the deputy head of the primary school; it is preferable that the child has already studied in an English-speaking environment and is able to read and write in English.

When transferring to primary and secondary school, students take entrance tests in English, mathematics, and non-verbal reasoning; previous grades, behavior, and interview results are also taken into account.

For admission to the eleventh grade, it is important that students have already completed the first year of (I)GCSE. Entrance exams are generally not required if the English level is confirmed, but academic performance plays a key role. For the twelfth grade, a mandatory interview is held and previous academic results are taken into account: for example, admission to A-level requires at least five (I)GCSE subjects with a grade of C or above, and good grades in the chosen subjects.

Nsouli Scholarship Programme — a global grant project of the Inspired network, aimed at supporting talented students. At any one time, around 50 students can receive a full scholarship to study at one of the network's prestigious schools. The programme is open to students aged 13–18 from around the world who demonstrate strong academic results and show talent in sport, art, or performing arts.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision