Our International Community
A world of cultures, one XIC community.
At Xàbia International College, our international community is one of our greatest strengths. We are proud to bring together students and families from across the world, creating a vibrant, welcoming and multicultural environment where different languages, cultures, traditions and perspectives are part of everyday school life.
We believe that education goes far beyond the classroom. Growing up in an international environment gives our students the opportunity to develop open-mindedness, empathy, respect and a genuine appreciation for diversity. By learning alongside classmates from different backgrounds, they discover new ways of thinking, build meaningful friendships and develop the confidence to engage with an increasingly interconnected world.
Global citizenship is at the heart of our educational philosophy. We encourage our students to be curious about the world, celebrate differences, challenge stereotypes and recognise the values that bring us together. Our aim is to nurture not only successful learners, but also compassionate, responsible and globally minded individuals who feel empowered to make a positive contribution to society.
Our diversity is more than a statistic. It is reflected in the friendships formed, the languages spoken, the experiences shared and the sense of belonging that connects our students, families and staff.
Nationalities in our community
| Nationality | Students | % overall |
|---|---|---|
 Spanish | 171 | 24.20% |
 British | 140 | 19.80% |
 Dutch | 129 | 18.30% |
 German | 42 | 5.90% |
 Russian | 34 | 4.80% |
 Polish | 30 | 4.20% |
 Ukrainian | 25 | 3.50% |
 American | 18 | 2.50% |
 Belgian | 11 | 1.60% |
 Lithuanian | 10 | 1.40% |
 French | 7 | 1.00% |
 Irish | 6 | 0.80% |
 Swedish | 6 | 0.80% |
 Swiss | 6 | 0.80% |
 Australian | 5 | 0.70% |
 Danish | 5 | 0.70% |
 Chinese | 4 | 0.60% |
 Icelandic | 4 | 0.60% |
 Belarusian | 3 | 0.40% |
 Romanian | 3 | 0.40% |
 New Zealander | 3 | 0.40% |
| British/French | 3 | 0.40% |
| Spanish/British | 3 | 0.40% |
| Other nationalities and combinations | 39 | 5.50% |
| XIC TOTAL | 706 | 100% |
Leading nationalities by year group
| Year group | 1st nationality | 2nd nationality | 3rd nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | Spanish31.3% | British18.8% | Dutch12.5% |
| Nursery | Spanish28.6% | German14.3% | Dutch/American/British9.5% each |
| Reception | Spanish33.3% | British16.7% | Russian/Dutch8.3% each |
| Year 1 | Spanish32.6% | Dutch23.3% | British16.3% |
| Year 2 | Spanish45.7% | Dutch17.1% | British/American/German5.7% each |
| Year 3 | Spanish30.6% | Dutch20.4% | British18.4% |
| Year 4 | Dutch26.1% | Spanish21.7% | British/Russian/Ukrainian8.7% each |
| Year 5 | British23.8% | Spanish20.6% | Dutch19.0% |
| Year 6 | British25.6% | Spanish18.6% | Dutch14.0% |
| Year 7 | Spanish25.0% | British23.3% | Dutch/Polish6.7% each |
| Year 8 | Dutch30.0% | Spanish21.7% | British11.7% |
| Year 9 | British23.3% | Spanish21.7% | Dutch16.7% |
| Year 10 | British/Dutch23.1% each | Spanish15.4% | Ukrainian/German9.6% each |
| Year 11 | British28.0% | Spanish22.0% | Dutch20.0% |
| Year 12 | British/Dutch/Spanish18.4% each | German/Polish7.9% each | Russian5.3% |
| Year 13 | British38.2% | Dutch/Spanish/Russian14.7% each | Polish8.8% |
| XIC TOTAL | Spanish24.2% | British19.8% | Dutch18.3% |
