Schools in Javea
There are two main choices for schools here in Javea.
- State Schools
- International Schools
State Schools
The first option of state schools are publicly available education centres who teach the children mainly in Spanish and the local Valencian language. They offer classes in other languages but these are as beginners learning a new language and not a foreign curriculum.
The Spanish state education is open to all EU citizens and is free
from pre-school to 18. You will have to Pay for school books all stationary and extra
curriculum activities. Pre school education is available for free from ages 3-6 in state
funded schools. From the ages 6-16 education is compulsory, primary school (Education primaria) is for ages 6-12 years of age and the secondary school (ESO) is ages 12-16, a child can repeat a whole year of education if they fail the end of year exams in either primary or secondary.
Here are some Spanish state schools in Javea:
- L’ Arenal (00 34) 96 579 6814
- IES n1 Xabia (00 34) 96 5792 720
- Colegio Maria Immaculada (00 34) 96 579 1170
- Vicente Tena School (00 34) 96 579 0737
- Colegio Port De Javea. (00 34) 96 579 1268
International Schools
International Schools offer education in English and offer classes in Spanish. They usually follow the UK curriculum but since ‘Brexit’ the Spanish curriculum can also be requested in some schools to allow for a smoother transition into Spanish universities.
Fees are paid for the international school education and these can vary from one to another but would usually included the taking of GCSEs and A Levels in the centres.
Here are some International schools in Javea:
- Lady Elizabeth School (not in Javea as yet, but close by) (0034) 670 698 764
- Xabia International College (00 34) 96 647 1785
We will be happy to discuss schooling options with you, if we can be of any extra help.
This is for information purposes, as information may change.