El Centro Inglés among the best schools in Spain, according to the prestigious Forbes magazine
The prestigious Forbes magazine has placed El Centro Inglés among the best schools in Spain, consolidating its presence in a ranking that highlights the most outstanding educational institutions in the country for their academic excellence, international outlook and comprehensive educational model. This recognition strengthens the school’s position as a benchmark in Andalusia and across Spain, being one of the centres selected by Forbes in its annual list of the top 100 schools in the country. The ranking evaluates factors such as pedagogical innovation, the quality of its international programmes, the holistic development of pupils and the school’s ability to adapt to the educational demands of the 21st century.
A school with a global vision and a strong identity
El Centro Inglés stands out for its international approach, combining the Spanish curriculum with a strong global perspective and a long-standing family tradition. In the early stages it follows a British model, while Junior School is certified by Cambridge, and Senior School offers an international curriculum designed to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world. Forbes especially highlights the school’s international pupil profile: young people who are competent in several languages, open-minded and well prepared to thrive as global citizens.
Commitment to social responsibility, sustainability and innovation
The magazine also emphasises the school’s strong educational focus beyond the classroom. El Centro Inglés promotes volunteering programmes, sustainability initiatives such as the Eco Student Committee, and charitable projects led by the pupils themselves—elements that contribute to a comprehensive educational model aligned with today’s global needs. In addition, the school offers international experiences, including its linguistic and cultural immersion programme in Wales, along with educational trips to cities such as Córdoba, Granada and Madrid, further reinforcing its distinctive international character.
A recognition that strengthens its trajectory of excellence
Being included once again in the Forbes ranking confirms the strength of the school’s educational project and its ability to remain among the leading schools in Spain thanks to a model that combines tradition, innovation and a constant commitment to the personal and academic development of its pupils. This achievement adds to the recognition obtained in El Mundo, where the school was named the best school in the province of Cádiz and 32nd in Spain, reflecting a long-standing trajectory marked by excellence and educational commitment.
A leading international and private school serving the entire Bay of Cádiz
As an international school and a private school in Cádiz, El Centro Inglés offers educational services across the Bay of Cádiz thanks to an extensive fleet of school buses and eight routes that connect many of the province’s main towns on a daily basis. Our transport network covers Rota, Sanlúcar, Chipiona, Conil, Jerez, Chiclana, El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real, San Fernando and Cádiz, as well as additional routes for families from Arcos, Bornos and El Santiscal.
As a colegio internacional en España and colegio internacional en Cádiz, we are a British School in Southern Spain and the only CIS Accredited School in the area, positioning us as an educational reference and one of the best international schools in Spain according to the country’s top educational rankings. Our bilingual international school model, grounded in international education, places pupils at the centre and combines the Spanish curriculum with strong global preparation.
We offer educational stages from Nursery to Sixth Form, integrating innovative educational methodologies, STEAM education, programming and computational thinking, advanced digital resources and the recognition of being a Microsoft Showcase School. As a Cambridge school and British school in Spain, we guarantee a rigorous academic model focused on pupils’ leadership, academic excellence and the development of a truly international profile.
Our high‑performance international school facilities include STEAM laboratories, technology‑enhanced classrooms, creative spaces, sports areas and a heated swimming pool exclusively for El Centro Inglés pupils, designed to foster healthy habits from an early age.
Thanks to our identity as a family‑centred school, warm, close and with more than 50 years of history, we remain a leading choice for families seeking an international school in El Puerto de Santa María, a school in the Bay of Cádiz, or simply the best school in Cádiz. In addition, our presence in rankings and educational platforms such as Diario de Cádiz or Micole positions us among the most highly valued schools by families and education professionals.