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New Castelar College

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Updated July 2026

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Languages

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New Castelar College is an international school in the Region of Murcia that provides a bilingual education based on the Spanish curriculum. It is distinguished by its international focus and the provision of a double qualification, offering both the Spanish Baccalaureate and an American High School Diploma.

Teaching approach

New Castelar College focuses on a holistic education that aims to develop students into multilingual, international, and socially responsible citizens. The school promotes values such as empathy, kindness, critical thinking, and independence, while fostering respect for cultural diversity. It operates on the belief that every student is unique and capable of reaching their maximum potential through a combination of academic, artistic, and physical development.

Programmes

The school follows the Spanish curriculum with a bilingual model consisting of 50% English and 50% Spanish instruction. Educational stages include Infant Education (divided into the first cycle for ages 0-3 and the second cycle for ages 3-6), Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Baccalaureate. The school also offers a specific subject focused on happiness and personal development, and provides specialized teaching tracks for elite athletes.

Student support

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Learning support

The school maintains a Guidance Department to support the educational community. The on-site school clinic provides specialized care, including the monitoring of food allergies and chronic conditions like diabetes, ensuring a safe environment for all students. Additionally, the school emphasizes individualized teaching, adapting its approach to respect the unique pace and needs of each student.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The admission process requires an interview with the student's parents or legal guardians. For students entering from the Primary Education stage onwards, the school may also require a level examination if the applicant is transferring from a school with a different educational system. The school reserves the right to request academic information from previous institutions and makes final admission decisions following the interview and assessment process.

Facilities

LibraryGymnasiumPlaygroundSwimming poolSports fieldScience labsTheatre / auditorium

About the campus

The campus features bright, spacious classrooms equipped with projectors and interactive whiteboards, alongside a dedicated computer lab featuring Apple Mac computers. Sports facilities include both open-air and semi-covered courts, as well as an on-site swimming pool. The school also provides a laboratory for science experiments, a technology classroom for hands-on projects, a multi-purpose assembly hall, a cafeteria, and a school clinic staffed by health professionals to manage daily needs and chronic conditions.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities designed to complement the academic day. These include sports such as swimming, which is supported by an on-site pool, and competitive opportunities like the school's chess team. Additionally, the school hosts masterclasses featuring guest speakers and organizes various workshops and projects to enrich student life.

  • Tana JitaruProfesora de Ciencias e Inglés, Coordinadora de este idioma y de la acreditación MSA en Primary

    Tana Jitaru is a teacher of Science and English at New Castelar College. She serves as the coordinator for the English language and the MSA accreditation in Primary education.

  • HelenaProfesora de Ciencias y Biología en Secundaria y Bachiller y la Coordinadora del Departamento de esta asignatura

    Helena is a teacher of Science and Biology in Secondary and Baccalaureate. She also serves as the coordinator of the department for this subject.

  • Simmone Mills
    Simmone MillsMaestra de Primaria de la asignatura English Achievers

    Simmone Mills is a Primary teacher who teaches the 'English Achievers' subject, preparing students for Cambridge University exams.

  • Virginia Quesada
    Virginia QuesadaProfesora de Matemáticas y Coordinadora del departamento de esta asignatura en Secondary y Baccalaureate

    Virginia Quesada is a Mathematics teacher and the coordinator of the Mathematics department for Secondary and Baccalaureate.