The O'Brien International School
International School in Alicante
Quick answer
The O'Brien International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $4,300–$5,650/year, it sits below the Alicante average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $4,300–$5,650/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 12 Alicante international school · 120 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 school day starts at 08.15.
- Accreditations: BSO verified.
120
20 (British)
12 avg
Rolling
BSO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About The O'Brien International School
The O’Brien International School was established to provide first-class education to a diverse range of students of all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive yet disciplined learning environment where every student can thrive.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,300 – $5,650 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 4300-5650 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,745(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,245 |
| Cost position in Alicante | 14th percentile(budget-friendly) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, GCSE, IAL, A Levels
Consistently above average.
Spanish and Russian
IEP's, plus scheduled one to one support.
We have a dedicated Educational Psychologist who prepares IEP's.
Yes plus we prepare IEP's for those students, Individual Education Plans.
08.15 – 14.30
No
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Alicante
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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