Colegio Peleteiro vs Coruña British International School

	C Colegio Peleteiro A Coruna, Spain	C Coruña British International School A Coruna, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,800 - 7,260	Fees / year €6,650 - 9,200
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 405
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1951	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at Lugar Monte Redondo, s/n, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain. The campus is in the city of Santiago de Compostela, in the Galicia region.	Location The school is located at C/ Roma Nº1, 15008, A Coruña, Spain.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Baccalaureate.	Stages Early Years to Sixth Form (ages 3–18).
School type	School type —	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Guidance and support services are offered to students.	Additional learning support Pastoral care and Special Education Needs (SEN) department
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Globeducate
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School day 9:00–17:30
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a school transport service.	Bus service details We offer a transport service to and from school, covering A Coruña city and Oleiros. There are three routes with return trips at 16:00 and 17:00 to accommodate after-school activities. A monitor is present on every bus and the service is available for both daily and occasional use at specified stops.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - A single registration / enrolment payment of EUR 500 is charged at the time a new pupil's admission is confirmed. New pupils who already have siblings at the school pay a EUR 500 reservation fee instead, which is refunded approximately in November; all current pupils pay an annual reservation fee each year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is divided into ten monthly instalments charged from September through June. The single EUR 500 registration/reservation payment is additional to these monthly instalments and is due when admission is made effective. Tuition fees by year group (per month and per academic year) - Education Infant (3 years): EUR 537 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 5,370. - Education Infant (4–5 years): EUR 605 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,050. - Primary (1º–5º E.P.): EUR 676 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,760. - 6º E.P., 1º–2º E.S.O.: EUR 694 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,940. - 3º E.S.O.: EUR 698 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 6,980. - 4º E.S.O.: EUR 710 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 7,100. - 1º–2º Bachillerato: EUR 726 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 7,260. Note: the school issues charges as ten monthly instalments; term-based fees are not published as a separate billing model. Annual totals above are the monthly amount multiplied by ten (September–June). Boarding and catering (Residencia y comedor) - Residence (full board): EUR 966 / month — Annual total (10 payments): EUR 9,660. - School lunch (full service): EUR 175 / month. - School lunch (one day only — Infantil): EUR 12.50 / day. - Tupper (packed-lunch service): EUR 60 / month. Transport - Short-route school bus: EUR 102 / month. - Long-route school bus: EUR 117–235 / month depending on route. - Special lines: charged separately (consult). Extra-curricular and Conservatory costs - French as third language (extra activity): EUR 52 / month. - Chinese as third language (extra activity): EUR 52 / month. - Federated sports fee (Basketball, Football, Chess — quoted as quota): EUR 38 / month. - Extra English lessons: EUR 34 / month. Conservatory (music) fees - Annual enrolment (except musical initiation): EUR 50 (one-off). - 30" instrument (non-official): EUR 92 / month. - Initiation musical (1º–2º EP: group class + 30" instrument): EUR 136 / month. - 1º–3º Grado Elemental (group class + 30" instrument): EUR 154 / month. - 4º Grado Elemental (group class + 50" instrument): EUR 212 / month. - 1º–2º Grado Profesional (group class + 50" instrument): EUR 228 / month. - 3º–6º Grado Profesional (group class + 50" instrument): EUR 256 / month. Sibling discounts and family concessions - Families with three siblings: 20% discount on the total teaching fees for the three children; one sibling free in the school lunch and one sibling free on transport. - Families with four siblings: free tuition, lunch and transport for the eldest; the second sibling receives free lunch and transport. Other costs (uniforms, materials, shop) - The school operates an on-site school shop where school materials and uniforms for the different stages are available; specific prices for uniforms and stationery are not published on the fee schedule. Refunds and cancellations - New pupils who pay a EUR 500 reservation fee because they have siblings at the school see that reservation returned (approximately) in November. - For summer campus/camp activities, non-school participants pay by credit card at registration; for pupils of the school an advance is required and the remainder is charged by bank receipt on the specified date. If a pupil withdraws after the campus has started, the full campus receipt is payable. Fee payment options and billing mechanics - The school issues the monthly instalments (receipts) for tuition and services; for summer campus activities non-school participants pay by credit card at registration, while school pupils follow the school billing (advance + bank receipt). The service conditions document indicates the use of credit card payments for campus registrations. Specific corporate bank-account or direct-debit details for routine tuition billing are handled through the school's administrative billing process and are issued on the school receipt/invoice.	Fee details One-time admission & annual re-enrolment fees - Admission (first year): EUR 490. - Re‑enrolment / reservation fee (2026–27): EUR 290 per year. Tuition fees (annual; paid in 10 monthly instalments) - Early Years (age 3–4): EUR 6,300 per year. - Key Stage 1 (age 5–6): EUR 6,500 per year. - Key Stage 2 (age 7–10): EUR 7,150 per year. - Key Stage 3 (age 11–13): EUR 7,650 per year. - Key Stage 4 (age 14–15): EUR 8,300 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is invoiced to be paid in 10 monthly instalments. - An Early Payment Discount of 2% is offered. - Sibling grants apply: 2nd sibling –20%; 3rd sibling –40%; 4th sibling –70%. - The published fee schedule states that the annual tuition fee includes school and liability insurance, psychopedagogical counselling, one extracurricular activity and school materials. These published prices do not include taxes. Additional services and charges (paid separately; annual fees can be charged in 10 monthly payments where indicated) - Canteen (lunch): EUR 1,910 per year. Individual day lunch: EUR 15 per day. - Morning & Afternoon student care (extended hours): - Breakfast Club (07:30–08:30): EUR 99 per month. - Early arrival options are published as a monthly or daily charge (examples shown: EUR 69 per month or EUR 7.50 per day). - Late departure / extended‑day options are published as a small daily charge (published material lists a daily late‑departure fee). - Swimming (Nursery to Year 1): during one term there is one weekly visit to the swimming pool; published charges are shown as a daily or monthly rate (example figures in the published schedule include EUR 7.50 per day or EUR 69 per month). Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this school (the school operates as a day school in the published materials). Other costs (uniforms, transport, extracurriculars, etc.) - The canteen, transport service, the remainder of extracurricular activities, extended hours and uniforms are charged separately and are not included in the annual tuition figures. Published fees show some items and rates (canteen, student care, pool) but do not show a published price for school uniform or for the regular transport service in the downloadable fee schedule. Refunds and notice - The published fees document does not provide a detailed refund policy or specific refund amounts for cancelled enrolment within the downloadable fee schedule. Published materials list admission and re‑enrolment charges but do not set out a refund schedule in the fee document. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule and the admissions fees page do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card or direct debit) in the downloadable fee document or the visible fees page. Tax note - The published schedule states that the prices do not include taxes.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers early childhood education (Educación Infantil), primary education (Educación Primaria), secondary education (Educación Secundaria), and Bachillerato. A space is specially designed for the development of the youngest students' cognitive and psychomotor abilities. It promotes creativity and stimulation, offering a learning approach that is different, unique, and tailored to each student. It prioritizes comprehensive and high-quality teaching so students develop their full potential, not only academically but also emotionally and socially. In Bachillerato, the educational methodology rests on academic excellence and the school's values, forming students committed to the world around them.	Curriculum details The school follows the English National Curriculum at all stages of education. It offers British and international education from age three with English immersion and a multilingual approach. Education stages include Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School (Years 7–11) culminating in IGCSE exams, and Sixth Form with A-Levels. The program aims to develop students' talents and prepare them for study beyond secondary school.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school prepares students for higher education at university and beyond.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school encourages students to discover and develop their own talents.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 01 Online Interview Request: Parents or guardians must submit the admission application, using the online form at the bottom of this page. The admission period is open throughout the academic year from October to June. The Admissions Department will contact families by telephone to inform them about the school and, if desired, determine the date of the visit. 02 Personal Interview: Parents or guardians must attend. They will be provided with detailed information about the school and a formal admission application will be completed. 03 Admission Tests (ESO and Bachillerato): Students in ESO and Bachillerato must present, at the time of testing, the grades from the previous year and the current year in which they are enrolled. The applicant must take the following tests: a general mathematics and Spanish language test; a specific test in Biology, Physics and Chemistry; a specific test of general knowledge, vocabulary and reasoning; and a personal interview. The admission tests will be held starting in January. They are on Fridays at 15:30 and last about one and a half hours. After the test, the Orientation Department will meet with the parents or guardians to exchange impressions. 04 Admission Confirmation: Within a maximum of 10 days the parents or guardians will be informed by email of the admission decision and provided with enrollment documentation. 05 Enrollment: Parents or guardians have 15 days to submit the enrollment information, either by mail or delivering it at the Center. If within that period the documentation is not provided, without justified cause, the admission process will be invalidated.	Admissions 1. Contact the school to organise a tour and begin the admissions process. Tours can be arranged in person or online to suit families. This first step provides an opportunity to learn about Coruña British International School's educational project and community. If you have questions about the admissions process or the school, please contact us. 2. Applications are currently accepted from students up to Year 10. Families are encouraged to begin the process by arranging a visit and discussing suitability for entry. The admissions pathway is made clear through the admissions pages. For any questions about entry, contact the admissions team. 3. For questions about the admissions process or about the school itself, please contact us. The Head of Admissions, Silvia Mesejo, offers personalised support to families. Her role includes assisting with the application process and clarifying requirements. 4. How to Apply contains all the details you need on the application process, including the necessary forms to complete. All the details you need on the application process are on the How to Apply page. The page provides the forms required to submit an application and guidance on next steps. 5. Book a personalized visit to learn more about the school. Organise a personalised tour to gain a closer view of the school and its programs. The visit is an opportunity to learn more about the educational journey and community. 6. Fees: See the fees and payment schedule for the school year. Check the Fees page for the current fees and payment schedule. This helps families plan financially for the year ahead. 7. Order a brochure: Learn about our school philosophy, extracurricular activities on offer and more with our latest brochure. Order the brochure to gain deeper insight into the school's approach and activities. 8. FAQs: Find answers to the most common school queries with our Frequently Asked Questions page. The FAQs page provides quick responses to common questions about the school.
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