Secondary School in Alicante | Kings College Alicante

Leading British International Secondary Education in Alicante

Senior School Years 9 to 13| Ages 13 to 18

At our Secondary School in Alicante, students follow a rigorous British curriculum culminating in the IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and the option of the A-Levels in Years 12 and 13. We are committed to helping each individual achieve their greatest dreams in a challenging and supportive environment.
During this phase, students benefit from access to a team of highly qualified teachers and counselling staff who ensure every child unlocks their full potential. Our Secondary pupils consistently secure exceptional outcomes, supported by an ecosystem of digital platforms that boost exam readiness and facilitate teacher feedback, cementing our position among the best Secondary Schools in Alicante.
Graduates leave our top Senior School as well-rounded, confident learners, fully prepared for entry into the leading universities in Spain and beyond.

Why Choose our Top Secondary School in Alicante?

Our Secondary School offers a direct route to the most sought-after pre-university courses, including the IB and Pearson Edexcel A-levels. Our Secondary students routinely demonstrate why we are ranked among the best schools in Alicante by Forbes, achieving incredible IGCSE results that far exceed global averages, which lead to equally impressive Sixth Form scores. In addition to outstanding academics, pupils also excel outside the classroom, earning medals at Olympiads that can be used to enhance future university applications.

During this phase, students benefit from expert guidance from highly qualified, native English teachers and an elite digital learning ecosystem designed to improve academic outputs. Teachers and platforms work symbiotically to advance learner outcomes, balancing moments of challenge with genuine personalised support, accurate career advice, and guidance regarding subjects so that choices enhance natural talents.
As a result, Secondary students enter Sixth Form with a clear vision of how to accomplish their goals, the knowledge to exceed them, and the skills to continue their success well into their professional lives.

Secondary School Curriculum

At our outstanding private English Secondary School in Alicante, students continue to follow the progression of the British National Curriculum, building a strong academic foundation before progressing to the International GCSE programme and final Senior School pathways. Delivered by specialist British teachers, the curriculum is designed to be both broad and challenging, ensuring that every student develops deep subject knowledge alongside essential skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and independent study. Spanish requirements are integrated alongside the British system, ensuring bilingual abilities and access to Spanish universities.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year 9

In Year 9, Secondary pupils continue with the integrated British-Spanish approach while beginning preparations for IGCSEs. This includes introducing GCSE-level Science and Mathematics content into classes while continuing to build their understanding across all other subjects.

Secondary subjects include Mathematics, English Language and Literature, Science, Physical Education, Art & Design, PSHE, Public Speaking, Humanities, French, German, Mandarin, Music, Drama, Computing, Spanish, Sociales, and Valencian. Secondary school learners are also required to participate in enrichment activities, ensuring holistic development.

Key Stage 4 Curriculum

Years 10-11

Year 10 marks the beginning of the next phase in the British system, culminating in the IGCSE exams taken at the end of year 11. This is an intensive period of study, requiring students to become more independent in their study habits to ensure they are fully prepared. Our leading Secondary School in Alicante allows students to choose at least four additional subjects, including one science from a wide range of options. These are studied alongside several compulsory courses. Students receive extensive guidance when choosing subjects, ensuring they align with their ambitions, talents, and interests.
Teachers monitor progress closely, utilizing AI-based programs and regular assessments to identify and close gaps as they arise. At least one extracurricular activity must also be taken to ensure a balanced education.

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Key Stage 5 Curriculum

Years 12-13

Our High School students have the opportunity to choose between two of the most competitive Sixth Form curricula offered globally. Our Senior School boasts some of the best results at this level, opening doors to the world's best universities.

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How do we Prepare Secondary Students for University?

Our careers and university guidance programme begins in Middle school and continues throughout their senior years. This ensures pupils are prepared for the critical decisions they must make about their academic future well ahead of time. Early activities include self-discovery exercises, skills profiling, and CV development, establishing a foundation for informed and confident decision-making. As students progress, they meet guest speakers from a range of industries, participate in pathway fairs, and receive one-to-one counselling to support their IGCSE choices and Sixth Form planning.

Our Secondary School in Alicante uses the Unifrog platform and psychometric testing to help students identify their strengths and match them to appropriate university courses and career paths. For families considering Spanish universities, we provide full support with PCE and UNED processes, and the reintroduction of A-Levels offers an additional direct-access route to Spanish higher education.

Bilingual British Secondary Programme

As a certified Cambridge English examinations centre, English immersion is at the heart of our Secondary education. By conducting all teaching in English, students develop the advanced communicative and academic capabilities required for IGCSE success and for study at leading universities worldwide. Students also study Spanish and Valenciano to meet local requirements and to support full integration into life in Alicante.

All students study French in Year 9, and from Year 10, they may choose to continue with French or take up German or Mandarin, providing a genuinely multilingual education. Students also have the opportunity to complete several language competency certifications, including Goethe, DELF, and DELE, opening doors to opportunities across Europe.

Purpose-Built Secondary School Facilities in Alicante

Our campus in Alicante provides specialist learning environments that support academic rigour, creative expression, and physical development in equal measure. Five dedicated science laboratories and two additional physics classrooms offer extensive capacity for hands-on experimentation, supporting the strong STEM outcomes that characterise our IGCSE and Olympiad results. A well-stocked library encourages independent study and research, while two art rooms, a drama room, a ballet room, a theatre, and an auditorium provide outstanding facilities for the creative and performing arts.

Traditional facilities are enhanced by an exclusive digital learning infrastructure that supports academic outcomes and fosters computational thinking. In addition to platforms like Century AI, Canvas LMS, and Adobe Creative Cloud, students have access to 40 Meta VR headsets, transporting them to immersive landscapes that add context to learning material and provide the freedom to explore beyond the limits of the classroom. These digital facilities have had a marked impact on learner outcomes, improving exam readiness, student agency, and measurable academic success.

Specialist Secondary School Teachers

Each of our native English Secondary teachers has been carefully selected from the Inspired global network of premium schools to ensure the highest standard of classroom practice and the best possible academic results. As subject specialists, every one of our teachers brings deep expertise and a genuine commitment to personalised learning, planning varied and inclusive lessons that reflect individual learning profiles. Techniques such as tiered tasks, scaffolded activities, mixed-ability groupings, and stretch challenges ensure that every student is both supported and appropriately challenged.

Beyond academic instruction, teachers serve as mentors and role models, maintaining close communication with families and providing the guidance that is so important during the Secondary years. Our SENDIA accreditation confirms that staff are trained and equipped to support a wide range of learners, ensuring that no student is overlooked.

What Enrichment Activities are Available in Secondary School?

Students at our leading Secondary School in Alicante have access to an extensive enrichment programme that takes learning well beyond the classroom. In addition to the sports, arts, technology, and language clubs available to lower years, Secondary students gain access to exclusive academic and leadership activities.

Secondary School Additional Services

Secondary School Transport

A dedicated bus service provides safe, reliable transport for secondary students in Alicante and surrounding areas, with routes reviewed annually and the flexibility to add stops based on family demand. This ensures that students can access our outstanding Secondary School regardless of where they live.

Meals and Nutrition

Proper nutrition is key to academic success, supporting sustained focus and energy throughout the day. Our Secondary students benefit from fresh, nutritious meals each day served in the cafeteria, fostering social interaction and comfort during meals. Each menu is designed by a trained nutritionist and prepared on-site by our culinary partners. We are able to accommodate special diets and allergies upon request.

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