Lady Elizabeth School

Since September 2018, Chris Akin. Hailing from Canada, he graduated from Queen’s University (Ontario) with a BEd and BPHE/BA (history), followed by an MEd from The College of New Jersey, USA. He is a frequent workshop presenter and one of the

Non-selective and has not traditionally suffered from the long waiting lists of other schools - although this is beginning to change and a number of year groups are now oversubscribed (school is looking at ways to address this).

Outside the secondary school head’s office is a helpful map of where pupils go on to university. Spain is the most popular: over half chose Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid. Some to the UK and third most popular destination is the Netherlands. Staff

In 2025, 38 per cent of A level grades were A*/A and 69 per cent were A*-C with a 92 per cent overall pass rate (100 per cent pass in all languages including English Language) as well as in photography and graphic communication. Results should be

The primary school follows both the English curriculum (maths and English) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). There are 12 pupils in the early years classes, rising to a maximum of 24 in primary; average is usually between 18-20. GL

In primary, teaching assistants aplenty for those that need extra help. No gifted and talented programme as such, though the GL Progress, Accelerated Reader programme and teacher input enables tailored learning at both ends of the spectrum.

In secondary, pupils learn Spanish for eight hours a week and all take Spanish IGCSE. This focus on language is a plus point for parents as students leave not only with their academic qualifications, but also excellent Spanish. The pupils we spoke to

This is a well-equipped school - including recording studios, music practice rooms and large airy art studios. Art is strong and varied. Photography and graphic art, as well as more traditional pieces, create a colourful gallery around the school and

Sport is well-catered for on both campuses. On the secondary side, a sports pitch dominates the central area, with hard seating rising up on a number of levels to the top of the school. A 25m indoor pool and large gymnasium with viewing gallery

Boarding is offered if needed - currently school houses 25 pupils in two villas nearby. The atmosphere is reported to be relaxed and friendly, and the pupils get to enjoy a wide range of activities at the weekends. Javea is full of outdoor pursuits

While talking to the head of secondary, we were interrupted by two pupils who needed some guidance and he immediately helped. School works hard to make sure everyone has support if needed.

Good behaviour is actively encouraged and we witnessed

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Given that school wears its international hat with pride, LES has a broad church of parents. Where once the Brits had the upper hand, they now make up a quarter of families. Some Spanish families too, but not in huge numbers. Many languages are

Part of the International Schools Partnership, an educational group of around 56 schools. Fees are nearer the top end for schools in the Valencia/Costa Blanca area but compare favourably with the UK.

This is a friendly international school with dedicated staff and a desire to keep improving its wide range of options alongside more traditional academic subjects. As such, it is evolving all the time, trying to offer the best broad education for