Primary School in Alicante | Kings College Alicante

Premium International Primary Education in Alicante

Lower School Years 1 to 4 | Ages 5 to 9

Our private British Primary School in Alicante is celebrated as a leader in Early Years and Elementary education, gaining recognition from several prestigious international organisations for our dedication to academic excellence. We offer families one of the best foundational and Junior School programmes in Alicante. Our proven approach is based on the British National Curriculum and has become known for building an exceptional, broad, and balanced foundation.

Guided by exceptionally well-qualified teachers, our Primary students enjoy genuinely personalised support, ensuring each child is able to reach their full potential. In addition to academic subjects, learners participate in extracurricular activities and exciting school outings that are designed to extend learning and foster the development of key cognitive and social capabilities that directly support success in Middle School and beyond.
By Year 4, every one of our students is fully equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and bilingual communication skills needed to excel in academia and beyond.

Why Choose our British Primary School in Alicante?

Recognised among the best independent Preparatory Schools in Alicante by the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), our outstanding Elementary School consistently produces curious, capable learners. Academic outcomes are supported by access to an outstanding digital learning programme that aligns with our highly effective participatory teaching methodology while still limiting screen time. This winning combination complements the skills-based philosophy of the British National Curriculum, supporting advanced understanding, cross-curricular application of knowledge, and the development of important cognitive capabilities.

Our Junior School excels in science, having recently been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) by the University of Hertfordshire, a recognition of the exceptional teaching, leadership, and curriculum design displayed by our teachers. Beyond science, educators are subject specialists and native English speakers, ensuring students have everything they need to continue our School’s proven legacy of top academic results.

International Elementary School Curriculum

The British National Curriculum forms the backbone of our sought-after Primary School in Alicante, providing a structured and internationally recognised framework for learning. Spanish, Valenciana, and Sociales are integrated into the British National Curriculum, ensuring that children develop meaningful bilingual fluency while meeting the requirements of the Spanish education system.

Our curriculum places particular emphasis on deeper learning in the core disciplines of reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that pupils develop secure literacy and numeracy skills.

Metacognition, lateral thinking, and communication skills are also key focus points of our Elementary curriculum, laying the groundwork for Middle school success that carries through right to Year 13

This strong academic foundation is complemented by a broad and balanced programme of subjects that encourage curiosity and connect learning to the real world. Active, engaging, hands-on learning helps Junior School pupils to explore ideas across disciplines and develop a genuine enthusiasm for inquiry by applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Laying the Groundwork for Success Through Key Stage 1 Curriculum

(Ages 5-7)

The focus in Key Stage 1 is on fostering enjoyment in the learning process while building on the knowledge and skills gained in Early Years. The main objectives in years 2 and 3 are mastery of literacy, numeracy, science, and languages. Content is based on the appropriate level of the English National Curriculum, which is, by nature, broad and balanced, enhanced by the integration of strategic educational technologies designed to improve retention and understanding while still limiting screen time. Beyond academic outcomes, our participatory approach to Elementary teaching is intended to help students improve communication skills in English, foster curiosity, a thirst for answers, and autonomy. Subjects include English Language, Spanish, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Computing, Physical Education, PSHE, Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Sociales, and Valencian, which is introduced in Year 2.

Enhancing Understanding and Independence in Key Stage 2

(Age 7-9)

The Junior School curriculum covers content from the formative years of Key Stage 2 of the English National Curriculum, fostering independent, confident, and articulate learners. We offer challenging learning journeys tailored to each child’s needs, helping to unlock their full potential and introducing them to the deep subject understanding and personal skills needed to thrive in the next academic stage.

Children regularly participate in out-of-school visits, specifically chosen to enhance classroom learning as well as cross-curricular topic-based investigations. Students are also expected to join extracurricular activities, like robotics, languages, and sports, all of which contribute towards them growing into capable, strategically minded, and well-rounded individuals.

Elementary subjects required at this level include: English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Humanities, Physical Education, PSHE, Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Sociales, Spanish, and Valencian.

Establishing Trilingual Fluency in Primary School

English immersion lies at the heart of our approach across all subjects, delivered by native English-speaking teachers who create a fully immersive linguistic environment from Pre-Nursery. This model is essential to developing confident, fluent English speakers, regardless of their home language or background.

Alongside English, pupils receive 4 to 5 hours per week of Spanish instruction, following the National Curriculum with a practical, active methodology.

Valenciano is introduced from Year 2, adding a third language to the programme and supporting families who wish their children to be fully integrated into the linguistic landscape of the Comunidad Valenciana. For families seeking even greater breadth, additional languages, including French, Mandarin, and German, are available through our extracurricular clubs.

Subject Specialist Elementary School Teachers

From Key Stage 1, students are taught by knowledgeable and passionate teachers, many of whom are subject specialists. In addition to compassion, our Lower School educators bring deep subject expertise to their discipline, ensuring every child receives a world-class British education. In addition to being highly experienced, teachers possess exceptional English, Spanish, and Valencian skills, helping learners expand their vocabulary and comprehension skills in all three languages.

In the classroom, our teachers plan varied and inclusive lessons that respond to the needs of each learner.

Differentiated instruction, scaffolding, tiered tasks, and extension challenges ensure that every child is appropriately supported and stretched, while pupil voice is actively encouraged to foster confidence and independence. Staff are committed to the values of integrity, personalised attention, and holistic development, acting as positive role models who help children build the qualities and habits needed for long-term success.

World-Class Primary Facilities in Alicante

Our purpose-built campus spans approximately 25,000 square metres and provides Primary pupils with access to some of the best Junior School facilities in Alicante. Modern classrooms with technological integration are complemented by a well-stocked library, specialist science labs, media suites, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and theatre, including an auditorium for performances.

Sports provision is equally impressive. Pupils enjoy access to an indoor sports pavilion with bleacher seating for over 600, three basketball courts, a football field, a multi-purpose field, and an astro-turf multi-sport pitch.

These facilities support both curriculum PE and our extensive extracurricular sports programme, ensuring that Elementary students have every opportunity to be active, develop their passions, and build healthy habits. A large dining room provides a comfortable, sociable space for mealtimes, reinforcing the sense of community that defines the ethos at our highly recommended Elementary School in Alicante.

Elementary After-School Activities

Primary School pupils are encouraged to explore a wide range of interests through an extensive extracurricular programme. From Year 3, enrichment activities are compulsory, ensuring that every child benefits from experiences beyond the classroom, giving them the opportunity to discover new talents in sports, music, language, art, and academics.

Our students benefit from specialised instructors and coaches who encourage them, help hone their talents, and achieve personal goals. Sport options range from traditional team and individual sports like football and swimming to modern sports like pickleball and padel.
In the creative and performing arts, pupils can take part in drama, ballet, modern dance, flamenco, choir, art, pottery, cooking, and music lessons. Academic and special interest clubs such as robotics, chess, gardening, maths, and public speaking provide further opportunities for children to discover and develop their passions.

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Additional Services Offered at our Junior School

Elementary School Bus Routes

Our school transport service covers a wide range of routes across the region, making it straightforward for families to reach our leading British Elementary School from anywhere in Alicante. A professional monitor supervises each bus, providing parents with peace of mind and offering students the confidence to travel safely to and from school every day.

Junior School Meals

Our on-site kitchen team prepares balanced, nutritious meals daily, with menus regularly checked by independent experts to ensure our pupils receive top-quality, balanced meals. We take great care to accommodate food allergies, intolerances, and any health conditions requiring special diets.

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