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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.

Kensington and ChelseaAll ThroughCo EdAges 3–19Day416 pupils
Day fees
Fees TBC
How competitive entry is
School Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
416
Founded
1972
Next deadline
No dates published
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Our take

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

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 3–19.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
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  • 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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About the head

The Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch is part of the Spanish State educational network abroad, providing official Spanish non-university education to Spanish and foreign students. It promotes Spanish language and culture and supports students to develop linguistic competence in both Spanish and English, adapted to the socio-cultural context of the UK.

Distinctive features

Spanish curriculum in UK

Educational exchange programs

Central London location

Latest exam results

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A-level A*–A
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GCSE 9–7
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Oxbridge offer rate
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Russell Group rate

Data from 2024 results

Where leavers go

2024
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Recent coverage

En octubre de 2024, Justina Castillo García asumió el cargo de directora del Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch, sucediendo a la anterior directora. (exteriores.gob.es) En abril de 2026, la embajadora española en el Reino Unido, Emma Aparici, visitó el instituto, donde expresó su apoyo a las actividades y desafíos de la institución, incluyendo los cursos ALCE sobre lengua y cultura española dirigidos a la comunidad española residente en el Reino Unido. (exteriores.gob.es) En junio de 2025, 14 estudiantes de gallego del instituto participaron en la iniciativa 'Viaxe da Lingua' en Galicia, organizada por la Xunta de Galicia, con el objetivo de perfeccionar el idioma y ampliar el conocimiento de la cultura gallega. En noviembre de 2025, el Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch recibió una inspección de rutina por parte de la Independent Schools Inspectorate. (exteriores.gob.es)

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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
15 Nov 2025
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewNot published
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OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202515 Nov 2025TBCClosed

Open events

Open Day5 weeks away
Sun, 2 Aug 2026
Dates to be confirmed
Event2026-05-08
Dates TBC
Event2025-09-20
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Open Mornings 2025Open Mornings 2025 - registration required via external link
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Fees

Fees TBCper year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Ofsted 3 Jul 2018

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Inadequate
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Term dates 2026-2027

admission period primary, secondary, 6th form10 Nov 202528 Nov 2025
admission period eyfs10 Nov 202528 Nov 2025
assessment and interviews eyfs1 Dec 202512 Dec 2025
entrance exam primary, secondary, 6th form15 Dec 202515 Dec 2025
publication provisional lists eyfs9 Jan 20269 Jan 2026
publication provisional lists primary, secondary, 6th form9 Jan 20269 Jan 2026
appeals against provisional lists primary, secondary, 6th form12 Jan 202614 Jan 2026
appeals provisional lists eyfs12 Jan 202614 Jan 2026
publication final lists eyfs19 Jan 202619 Jan 2026
publication final lists primary, secondary, 6th form19 Jan 202619 Jan 2026
appeals against final lists primary, secondary, 6th form20 Jan 202622 Jan 2026
enrolment formalisation eyfs21 Jan 202611 Feb 2026
enrolment of admitted students primary, secondary, 6th form9 Feb 202627 Mar 2026
application assessment primary, secondary, 6th formNot yet published12 Dec 2025

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

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

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

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

3 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at canada.blanch.uk@educacion.gob.es or phone on 020 8969 2664. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch — see the "Schools like Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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