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Phoenix International School

Updated July 2026

Phoenix International School is a small, inclusive British international school located on the Costa Blanca, serving students aged three to eighteen. It provides an individualized education through small class sizes and a supportive, family-oriented community.

Teaching approach

Phoenix International School is committed to inspiring students to reach their full potential through values of compassion, endurance, forgiveness, trust, and wisdom. It emphasizes high expectations for conduct and progress, while fostering a "home from home" environment that celebrates diversity and individual achievement. The school promotes a partnership between parents, students, and staff to ensure every student feels valued and supported.

Programmes

The school follows the British National Curriculum and is registered with the Pearson/Edexcel exam board, catering to students from Early Years through to College. The academic pathway includes Primary and Secondary education, leading to IGCSE, GCSE, and A Level qualifications. The curriculum is broad and balanced, with subjects ranging from core academics like Mathematics, English, and Sciences to Geography, History, Languages, Art, and Physical Education.

Outcomes

The school consistently produces exam results that exceed the UK national average. In August 2018, the school reported a 94% overall pass rate for A Levels. Students are encouraged to develop into responsible, confident, and well-rounded citizens.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
Dedicated department

Learning support

The school is an inclusive community that supports students with physical or sensory impairments, as well as communication, learning, social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. It employs a dedicated one-to-one support worker and utilizes a strong support framework where teachers differentiate materials and set individual targets to meet unique student needs. Parents are encouraged to share their knowledge of their child to help the school provide tailored assistance.

Frequently asked questions(5)
What curriculum does Phoenix International School offer?
Phoenix International School offers National Curriculum (England), IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
How much is tuition at Phoenix International School?
Annual tuition at Phoenix International School is €4K–€6.4K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
What ages does Phoenix International School teach?
Phoenix International School enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
What accreditations does Phoenix International School hold?
Phoenix International School holds accreditations including IB.
Where is Phoenix International School located?
Phoenix International School is an international school in Orihuela, Spain.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
Early Years3–4€4K
Primary5–10€6K
Secondary11–15€6.4K
College (3 A Levels)16–18€4.7K
College (4 A Levels)16–18€6.2K
Other fees(6)
Other fees
Registration fee· Per family, payable at the time of application, non-refundable€500
Deposit· Payable per child at application: €395 for Early Years, €635 for Primary/Secondary, €465 for College (3 A Levels), €615 for College (4 A Levels). Non-refundable.
Materialstermly· Material fee per term€38
Deposit· Retention fee payable in May to reserve place for next academic year, deducted from September invoice€100
Meals· Paid directly to the restaurant. €5 for Early Years, €6 for Primary, €8 for Secondary and College students.
Materialsper exam unit· External examination fees: approximately €150 per International GCSE or GCSE and A Level unit.€150

Discounts

  • Sibling discount: 10%

Admissions

The school accepts pupils throughout the year and does not require an entrance exam, preferring to assess students during their first few days to ensure they have settled in. Parents are required to provide up-to-date school reports, and the school requests full transparency regarding any special educational needs to facilitate appropriate support. A registration fee and deposit are required to secure a place.

Calendar

The academic year runs from September to June, with fees divided into ten equal monthly installments. The school observes standard holidays and hosts events such as Christmas and end-of-year productions, as well as winter and summer sports days. External examinations for GCSE, IGCSE, and A Levels are held in January, May, and June.

About the campus

Located in San Miguel de Salinas, the campus provides a "home from home" environment with small class sizes, typically capped at fifteen students. The school features a restaurant offering hot and cold meals, and students have access to spaces for physical education and energetic activities. The school also maintains a library and resources to support a broad and balanced curriculum.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of after-school clubs, including fitness and karate. Students participate in community service, student forums, and fundraising activities for charities such as Children in Need. Additionally, the school organizes annual winter and summer sports days, as well as whole-school productions at Christmas and the end of the academic year.

  • Lindsay Godden
    Lindsay GoddenAdministration and Examinations Officer
  • Caryll Sayers
    Caryll SayersEnglish Teacher

    Caryll Sayers has fifteen years of experience as an English teacher and was part of the team that developed AQA’s A Level specifications. She has also worked in a Spanish school and is passionate about broadening students' horizons.

  • Dolores Montesinos
    Dolores MontesinosSpanish Teacher

    Dolores Montesinos has 28 years of teaching experience, including sixteen years at Phoenix International School. She has previously worked in public and private schools and ran her own language school.

  • Esmeralda Garcia
    Esmeralda GarciaSpanish Teacher

    Esmeralda Garcia has been with Phoenix International School for fifteen years and was nominated as “Best teacher” in the Costa Blanca News Pride of Spain awards. Her prior experience includes three years at a special needs school in London and two years teaching English in an academy.

  • Graham Jones
    Graham JonesMaths and Art Teacher

    Graham Jones is a maths and art teacher who teaches up to A Level and International Baccalaureate. He is noted for his ability to instill confidence and skills in students regardless of their starting point.

  • Liz Ferris
    Liz FerrisGeography Teacher (Also History, German, English as a Foreign Language)

    Liz Ferris has forty-two years of experience in the teaching profession and has been at Phoenix International School for two years. She teaches geography, history, German, and English as a foreign language.

  • Ann Jones
    Ann JonesPrimary Teacher

    Ann Jones joined the Phoenix team in September 2019 and has sixteen years of experience as a primary teacher. She has traveled extensively while working before making Spain her home.