Hamelin-Laie International School vs St. Peter's School Barcelona

	H Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, Spain	S St. Peter's School Barcelona Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,186 - 15,493	Fees / year €11,250 - 22,250
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,300	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1964
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Montgat, a coastal town just north of Barcelona, Spain. The campus address is 178-180, Ronda 8 de Març, 08390 Montgat, Barcelona. Montgat is about 20 minutes from central Barcelona by road. The campus sits by the Mediterranean Sea with views of the surrounding mountains.	Location The school is located at Eduard Toldrà, 18, 08034 Barcelona, Spain. It is in the city of Barcelona. A safe and dependable bus service operates in partnership with Alianza Travi, with stops across Barcelona city, Sant Cugat and Castelldefels. The service is available from 2 years old, with supervisors on board.
Stages	Stages Early Years 1–5; Primary 6–11; Secondary 12–15; International Baccalaureate 16–18; Nacional Bachillerato 16–18	Stages Nursery; Primary Years Program; Middle Years Program; Diploma Program.
School type	School type Private international school with a premium boarding programme	School type The school is an international IB Continuum school. It offers the IB programs in English across Nursery to Diploma.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 45 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Wellbeing Department provides psycho-pedagogical support to pupils, tailoring individual plans and coordinating with teachers and families. It supports emotional well-being, mental health and academic progress. Language Reception offers targeted language support for students who do not have a good knowledge of Spanish, Catalan or English in their first year, helping them join the regular groups.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure A typical day includes wellbeing activities and language immersion. Students learn mainly in English, with Spanish and Catalan also taught; up to four languages are studied weekly, including English, Spanish, Catalan, plus French, Chinese, or German.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Yes, several bus routes throughout Barcelona to and from the school.	Bus service details The School Bus service is run by Alianza Travi and covers the city of Barcelona, Sant Cugat, and Castelldefels. The service is offered from 2 years old onwards, with supervisors on board. Alianza Travi will examine itineraries before the start of each school year to create the finest service for families.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - A registration fee (called Registration or Re‑enrolment fee) applies for each student. Amounts by year group: Pre‑Nursery & Maternal: EUR 696; Early Years (Nursery / Reception / Year 1): EUR 696; Primary (Year 2–7): EUR 840; Secondary (Year 8–11): EUR 960; National Bachillerato Year 12 & Year 13: EUR 1,064; IBDP Year 12 & Year 13: EUR 1,291. Registration/renewal for boarding: EUR 2,290. Tuition fees by year group (annual totals and instalments) - Pre‑Nursery 1 & 2 / Maternal 1 & 2 - Monthly instalment option: 11 monthly payments (September–July) of EUR 779 for tuition & afternoon snack (no lunch). - Optional lunch: EUR 199 per month (11 months). - Annual tuition with lunch (total): EUR 11,454. - Early Years (Nursery / Reception / Year 1 / Infantil I3–I5) - Monthly instalment option: 10 monthly payments (September–June) of EUR 850 for tuition & afternoon snack (no lunch). - Optional lunch: EUR 199 per month (10 months). - Annual tuition with lunch (total): EUR 11,186. - Primary (Year 2 to Year 7 / 1º–6º EP) - Monthly instalment option: 10 monthly payments (September–June) of EUR 1,009 tuition. - Lunch & afternoon snack: EUR 199 per month (10 months). - Annual tuition with lunch (total): EUR 12,920. - Secondary (Year 8 to Year 11 / 1º–4º ESO) - Monthly instalment option: 10 monthly payments (September–June) of EUR 1,142 tuition. - Lunch: EUR 199 per month (10 months). - Annual tuition with lunch (total): EUR 14,370. - National Baccalaureate / Bachillerato Nacional - Year 12 (1º): Registration fee EUR 1,064; 10 monthly payments (September–June) of EUR 1,170; annual tuition EUR 12,764. - Year 13 (2º): Registration fee EUR 1,064; 9 monthly payments (September–May) of EUR 1,300; annual tuition EUR 12,764. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) - Year 12 (1º IBDP): Registration fee EUR 1,291; 10 monthly payments (September–June) of EUR 1,217 tuition plus EUR 203 per month IBDP complement (10 months); annual tuition EUR 15,491. - Year 13 (2º IBDP): Registration fee EUR 1,291; 9 monthly payments (September–May) of EUR 1,352 tuition plus EUR 226 per month IBDP complement (9 months); annual tuition EUR 15,493. (Exam entry fees are not included in these figures.) Boarding fees (ages 14–18) - Annual boarding charge (September–June, school fees included): EUR 46,982. - Registration / annual registration renewal fee for boarding: EUR 2,290. - Annual total for boarding (including registration/renewal): EUR 49,272. - Boarding security deposit: EUR 3,000 (refundable when a student leaves the boarding programme). Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment options for tuition: - Annual: single full payment for the year. A 3% discount applies if the full yearly tuition is paid in one single payment before 31 July of the relevant year. - Monthly: instalments due at the beginning of each month (school uses 9, 10 or 11 monthly schedules depending on year group and programme; amounts shown above reflect those options). - Short‑term enrolments (one or two trimesters) require full payment in advance. - Students studying abroad temporarily: registration renewal fee plus a reservation hold of EUR 150 per month while abroad. - Families newly resident in Spain: first year requires payment of the full academic year in advance. Students joining during a calendar month pay the full monthly tuition for that month. Other costs and additional charges - Education & Day Trips Fee: an annual charge (covers educational materials, resources, licences and school day trips); this charge is billed in October. - Exam fees: IBDP examination entry fees are not included in the published IBDP tuition figures and are charged separately when applicable. - Language acquisition classes and Learning Support: supplementary charges may apply where the school requires additional classes for a student. - Before and after school care (monthly): examples — 30 minutes: EUR 44; 1 hr: EUR 79; 1.5 hrs: EUR 91; 2 hrs: EUR 103; 2.5 hrs: EUR 110; drop‑in fee EUR 12 per hour. Before/after school care is charged monthly and covers care from 08:00 to 18:30 where used. - Additional lunch service (individual days): EUR 16 per midday lunch. - School bus service: multiple routes operate with monthly one‑way and return fares; example route prices include EUR 150 one‑way / EUR 205 return for central Barcelona routes (other routes and prices vary by route). Single ride fare example: EUR 15. Sibling discounts - Sibling discounts apply to the monthly tuition fee only: 3 siblings enrolled = 10% discount; 4 siblings = 15%; 5 or more = 20%. Refund information - Boarding security deposit of EUR 3,000 is refundable when the student is no longer enrolled in the boarding programme. Other refundable conditions or refund rules for registration or tuition are not detailed in the published fee schedule; additional charges such as exam fees, uniform, off‑campus activities, or athletic equipment are charged separately and may not be refundable. Fee payment options (scheduling and discounts) - The published fees are organised around two payment schedules: a single annual payment (with a 3% early‑payment discount if paid before 31 July) or monthly instalments (due at the beginning of each month). Specific accepted payment instruments (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published tuition document. For planning, fees should be treated as payable either as a single annual sum or as the stated monthly instalments.	Fee details Enrollment fees - EUR 4,500.00 — Enrolment Fee (Standard; non-refundable, one-time). - EUR 7,500.00 — Enrolment Fee (Adaptation; non-refundable, one-time; applied when the school requires an adaptation programme for language or other needs). Annual registration fees and tuition by year group (main academic fees for the 2026/27 school year) - Foundation F1 – F2: - Annual Registration Fee: EUR 1,800.00. - Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 9,450.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 1,181.25 each). - Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 11,250.00. - Foundation F3 – F5: - Annual Registration Fee: EUR 2,320.00. - Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 12,180.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 1,522.50 each). - Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 14,500.00. - Primary Years Y1 – Y5: - Annual Registration Fee: EUR 3,080.00. - Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 16,170.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 2,021.25 each). - Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 19,250.00. - Middle Years Y6 – Y9: - Annual Registration Fee: EUR 3,400.00. - Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 17,850.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 2,231.25 each). - Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 21,250.00. - PreU / Diploma Y10 – Y12: - Annual Registration Fee: EUR 3,560.00. - Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 18,690.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 2,336.25 each). - Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 22,250.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Initial payment upon acceptance (newly admitted students): payment includes the Enrolment Fee (Standard or Adaptation as applicable) plus 16% of the annual School Fee. - From the second year onwards the annual fee is scheduled as follows: - February (of the previous academic year): 6% of the annual fee. - May (of the previous academic year): 10% of the annual fee. - September to April: the remaining balance is split into 8 monthly instalments (the published tuition figures are presented as an 8-month split). - Tuition is presented as an annual amount and also shown split into 8 monthly instalments; there are no per-term figures published (the school uses the instalment schedule above for invoicing). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school's services or fee items. School services published include day-school services such as school bus and dining room; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Other costs and fees (billed separately or handled by external providers) - Daily meals (lunch and a snack), standard classroom stationery and day trips (non-overnight) are included in the published school fees. - The following are explicitly billed separately or provided by external suppliers and are not included in the annual tuition total: - Overnight travel and annual residential trips. - School uniform (handled by external provider). - Transport services (school bus may be an extra service with its own charge). - Official examination fees (e.g., Cambridge ESOL, DELF, and final IBDP examination fees). - Learning resources and equipment: laptops (required from Year 3 onwards), reading books from Middle Years onwards, and Diploma Programme books. - Official school photos and occasional extra materials for special STEM projects. Refund information - The Enrolment Fee is stated as non-refundable and payable once in a lifetime. - No separate public refund policy for tuition or registration payments is published on the fees page; detailed refund terms for tuition instalments or withdrawals are not listed on the publicly published fee schedule. Fee payment options - The publicly published fee information and schedule do not specify accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) or the exact billing/invoice payment channels on the fee page.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IPC-based Primary Curriculum. Learning is mainly in English with integrated Spanish and Catalan, and students may study French, German, or Chinese. Core subjects include English Language and Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Education and Health, and The Arts. The IPC fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through cross-curricular, theme-based units and project-based teamwork. Secondary education offers two pathways: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or Nacional Bachillerato.	Curriculum details St PETER'S offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum in English from ages 1 to 18, including Pre-IB (ages 1–3), Primary Years Programme (PYP, 3–11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, 11–16), and Diploma Programme (DP, 16–18). The DP is structured around six subject groups and three core components, including Theory of Knowledge, and the Continuum is taught through inquiry-based and concept-based learning with a multilingual approach (English as the main language of instruction; Spanish and Catalan integrated; French also included). In Spain, the IB Diploma is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education as a pathway to university access, and the school provides guidance on converting IB results for Spanish universities when required. The IB Continuum is designed as a coherent pathway from age 1 to 18, beginning with Pre-IB and flowing into PYP, MYP, and DP. The school is the only authorized Barcelona school to offer the IB Continuum in English across all stages.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size: Early Years 20; Primary 22; Secondary 24; IBDP and Nacional Bachillerato 15.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma Programme: average score 30 points, with one student reaching 43 points; IBDP pass rate increased by 16% year over year. Nacional Bachillerato: 100% pass rate in 2025; average score 11.024 out of 14; highest score 12.842 out of 14.	Exam results In the most recent IB Diploma examination session, the average score was 35.3 points out of 45, the highest score was 44 out of 45, and the pass rate was 100%. Additionally, 75% of students achieved two or more points from the Core components, and 28% were awarded a bilingual diploma; the cohort consisted of 40 students.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression IBDP graduates go on to universities including University College London (UCL), University of Edinburgh, Durham University, King's College London, University of Warwick, University of Amsterdam, ESADE, IE University, and La Salle. Nacional Bachillerato graduates also pursue higher education at universities in Spain and internationally.	Higher education progression Graduates are admitted to leading universities in Spain and internationally, including Universitat de Barcelona, ESADE Business School, IE University, IQS, La Salle, and, internationally, McGill University, University of Toronto, University of York, King's College London, and other top institutions as listed in the school's university acceptances documentation.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
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
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 Make an enquiry. Submit our online enquiry form, email, or call us. The admissions team will respond with information about next steps. You can reach us via the enquiry options on the site to begin the process. Step 2 Discover our school. We'd love to show you around our campus. You'll explore our facilities, meet our teachers, and get a feel for our inspiring learning environment. If you can't visit in person, a one-to-one virtual discovery meeting is available. English is the primary language of instruction, with opportunities to learn Spanish and Catalan. Step 3 Submit your application. Next, submit your online application form and supporting documents. If your child is in secondary school, they'll have a personal interview. You'll hear back from our team about the outcome of your application. Step 4 Accept your place. If you've been offered a spot, you'll secure it by paying the registration fee appropriate to your child's grade. You'll receive a notification with the offer details. The admissions team is available to explain how the process will work for you.	Admissions The school has a policy of continuous enrolment, accepting applications and enrolling students throughout the year depending on available seats and the applicant profile. In February and March, the school holds in-person and virtual Open Days. For September admissions, apply by February. The three phases of the admissions procedure are: 1. Personal Interview with the family, where the admissions team interviews the family and student candidate to explain the school philosophy and programs (virtual interviews are available if the family is abroad). 2. Candidate Assessment, based on a personal interview with the candidate, an academic transcript from the previous school and references from the previous school; when necessary, the candidate undertakes an entrance test; learning difficulties or other specific needs should be communicated at the start of the application; fulfilment of these points is required for acceptance. 3. Acceptance and Enrolment, where accepted students complete additional documentation and pay tuition and other payments; if there is no place after acceptance, the admissions team will work to resolve the situation; preference is given to families already at the school and to students with strong references. For inquiries, contact +34 93 204 36 12.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Maria Rosa Culell Scholarship provides scholarships to students who wish to enrol in the IB Diploma Program and complete their baccalaureate at St PETER'S SCHOOL each year. These grants are merit-based and support students with excellent academic and non-academic achievements to ensure access to the two-year IB Diploma Program at St PETER'S SCHOOL. The application period for scholarships begins in November and ends in February.
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