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Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch

Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch is a Spanish international school located in London, providing education from early years through secondary and Bachillerato levels.

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At a glance

Key facts

Head
Justina Castillo García
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
394
226 girls, 190 boys
Location
North Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 19
Founded
1972
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
Ofsted inspection
School buses
Yes
School day
9am to 3.15pm
Scholarships
Academic
Overview

About Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch

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Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch is a Spanish independent day school located at 317 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SZ, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Established in 1972 in Greenwich, the school relocated to its current site in 1982. It operates under the ownership of the Spanish government and is supervised by the Education Office of the Spanish Embassy in the UK. ()

The school offers a curriculum accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, serving students aged 3 to 18. Instruction is primarily in Spanish, with English and French also taught. A distinctive feature is the Linguistic Project, a cross-curricular framework that develops communicative competence and plurilingualism across all subjects and levels. ()

The campus includes classrooms, a dedicated library, a laboratory, eight desdoble classrooms, and two ICT rooms equipped with desktops, laptops, and tablets. Additional facilities comprise a staff room, reception, offices for the director and head of studies, and a dining hall offering external catering and a packed-lunch option. ()

As of the 2024–2025 school year, the school had 416 students enrolled. () The headteacher is Justina Castillo García. ()

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Independent co-ed all-through school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 3–19.

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  • Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–19) rather than separate prep + senior.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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    Open Mornings 2025 - registration required via external link
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Fees

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Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Distinctive features

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Spanish curriculum in UK

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Educational exchange programs

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Central London location

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2024
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Inspection

Ofsted inspection, 3 Jul 2018

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What kind of child is Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch best for?+

Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–19) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.

When is the next open day at Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch?+

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Does Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch support SEND?+

We don't hold SEND details for Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.

What ages does Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch take?+

Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch takes pupils from age 3 to 19.

Is Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch a day or boarding school?+

Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch is a day school.

Is Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch co-educational or single-sex?+

Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch?+

Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch is in Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5SZ.

How do I contact admissions at Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch?+

Contact Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch by email at canada.blanch.uk@educacion.gob.es or phone on 02089692664.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.