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Apply at St. George Barcelona, your international school in Barcelona Apply at St. George Barcelona, your international school in Barcelona

We’re delighted you’re considering St. George Barcelona for your child’s future. Choosing the right school is a significant step in each student's journey, and we’re here to make it an inspiring and seamless experience. At IA, we believe in doing things differently— placing your child’s learning and personal growth at the heart of everything we do.

Our admissions process is designed with you in mind: straightforward, personalised and attentive to your family’s needs. We offer support in multiple languages to assist international families throughout the admissions process.

Ready to begin your journey with us?

Why choose St. George Barcelona?

Top reasons our families choose to belong here.

An international British education
An international British education

Pupils from 60+ nationalities follow the English National Curriculum, as they would if they were in the UK, complementing it with mandatory Spanish and Catalan studies.

Dedicated teachers
Dedicated teachers

Students enjoy personalised attention by highly qualified English-speaking teachers. Teachers work closely with parents, involving them with recurrent checkpoints together and ensuring a smooth school-family cooperation.

Education in excellence
Education in excellence

Students thrive in an environment fostering excellence, respect and confidence for lifelong success. They achieve outstanding IBDP and GCSEs results, gain access to prestigious international universities and take part in challenging  projects such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Getting the best of each student
Getting the best of each student

Each student is unique and, guided by our team, they discover their strengths, build confidence and feel valued and empowered.

The best facilities
The best facilities

Our British school in Barcelona is a vibrant hub of creativity and learning, featuring three science labs, an auditorium for events and performances, music rooms, art facilities amazing libraries and an enchanting green area to play around.

Community feel
Community feel

The school fosters a family-like atmosphere where students feel safe and happy. Our  warm and welcoming environment facilitates smooth transitions for children and families into our community.

Multicultural background
Multicultural background

Our students are from over 60 different nationalities, creating a rich multicultural atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. Together they participate in multicultural events all-year round and actively share knowledge of different languages and cultures.

Emphasis on values
Emphasis on values

Students take part in volunteering programmes, lead their peers in the Student Council, Junior Leadership Team and Peer Mentors projects and take care of friends in need as Wellbeing Ambassadors.

Focus on Arts and Languages
Focus on Arts and Languages

Pupils benefit from our focus on creativity and the fluency their children achieve in English. These aspects, along with our values, contribute to a nurturing and enriching environment that feels like a second home.

Our Campus

At our British International School in Barcelona, students grow in a dynamic learning environment with spacious, air-conditioned classrooms and specialised spaces for science, music, arts and sports. The vibe here is vibrant, welcoming a dynamic and eco-friendly community.

Frecuently Asked Questions

No. We have a wide diversity of families and children with different beliefs. Our International school in Barcelona is built on the values that the school promotes, and a central pillar is Respect. Through our values we talk and educate the children.

All subjects are taught in English by British native teachers with the exception of Spanish, French and Catalan Language classes, taught by native teachers in each language.

The number of hours varies according to the age of the students. We start Spanish language when they are 4 years old and Catalan language at 6 years old. 

When children join Year 7 at 11 years old, French is introduced.

Our british school in Barcelona opens doors at 9.00am, the classes begin at 9.15am and finish at 4.15pm. 

All year groups follow this same schedule.

Yes, from 8:00 to 9:00 our private school in Barcelona offers Breakfast club for those parents who need to leave their children before the doors open at 9:00 am.

Every day St. George Barcelona offers different activities depending on the age of the children. All activities are held in the school facilities and end at 5.15pm.

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Yes, we have school routes in the morning and in the afternoon.

Yes, we have our own kitchen and everything is cooked at school. 

Our private school in Barcelona makes a healthy and balanced menu, based on a Mediterranean diet. 

We adapt the menu to the different needs of the students.

Pre Nursery and Nursery, 2 and 3 years old, enjoy one hour of sleep a day.

40% of our students are Spanish while the rest come from different countries all around the world. Currently, we have more than 60 different nationalities in the school.

In class students must speak in English, with the exception of the little ones as they are still familiarising with it. In our bilingual school in Barcelona all teachers always interact with children in English. 

During breaks, pupils are free to speak the language of their choice.

No. When they are little, children learn through total immersion. Everyday we witness their improvements and how naturally they are incorporating the English in their conversations and games.

From Year 2, they will take an English test and the school will assess each child individually to better support those who need additional help.

In Primary we have reports at the end of each term and a parents meeting halfway through the term, this way we can be assured that we know and you know the progress of each child. 

In Secondary, the frequency of reports is increased to five per year plus one parents meeting per term, so the tracking and control of the students’ progress is regular and  accurate.

If you need  to talk with your child’s teacher, you can request a meeting or contact them by email. Communication with the family is of the utmost importance to us.

We understand that families can move at any time of the year, so until Year 9, our International School in Barcelona accepts children during the school year.

The students of St. George Barcelona are great hosts. We have a strong sense of family where we warmly welcome new students. We understand that children spend more time at school than at home during term time, so our priority is to make them feel happy in the school. 

We have a “Buddy system” where our current families volunteer to support new families, especially for those who come from other countries.

Yes. Students can enter national universities, both public and private, as well as British and foreign universities.

The admissions journey

Our doors in the Admissions department remain open throughout the year, looking forward to the opportunity to welcome you into our school community, regardless of the season.

The admissions process follows a structured approach to ensure a smooth transition for your child into our educational environment:

01
Contact us

Please reach out to us to schedule a visit to our school or to arrange a virtual call, especially if you are currently abroad.

02
School Tour/Virtual Call

This stage provides us with the chance to meet you and your child, allowing a deeper understanding of your child’s needs and interests. We will delve into our curriculum and show you our facilities, providing you with a glimpse into our amazing learning environment.

03
Assessment / Taster day

We may request your child’s previous school report (if applicable) and organize placement tests if necessary. Furthermore, we may invite your child to a taster day at our school, allowing them to immerse themselves in our community.

 

04
Acceptance

Upon successfully completing the assessment process, you will receive an offer in writing, giving you a fixed period (between 5 to 10 days), during which we will reserve a place for your child as you proceed with the registration process.

05
Enrolment

Congratulations! Your family is now part of our School Community.

Our international school in Barcelona

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