Highlands School Barcelona vs Kensington School Barcelona

	H Highlands School Barcelona Barcelona, Spain	K Kensington School Barcelona Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,450 - 9,700	Fees / year €4,647 - 18,513
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 572	Pupils 260
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1966
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Highlands School Barcelona is located in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona. The address is Carrer de Manuel Florentín, 26, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona. The campus comprises about 19,000 m² of facilities with dedicated spaces for each school stage, including a chapel, dining room, library and extensive sports facilities. The surrounding area is a residential neighbourhood with convenient access to the city of Barcelona.	Location The Kensington School is located in the Pedralbes district of Barcelona at Carrer dels Cavallers, 31/33, 08034. The current campus was purpose-built in 1988 and spans four floors. It is close to Exit 9 of the Ronda de Dalt and has a wide range of bus and metro links to areas across the city.
Stages	Stages Infant, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate	Stages Early Years; Junior School; Senior School; Sixth Form
School type	School type The school is private, Catholic and international; it is a Cambridge International School with trilingual instruction.	School type The school offers the British Curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support SEND learning areas are available. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for students from different language backgrounds.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation The school follows a British curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a bus route service with monitors, including full and half routes (morning and/or afternoon). Full route costs 182€ per child per month; half route costs 132€ per child per month; occasional journeys are 10€ per day. Registration is via the route forms and the school provides stops and itineraries.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fee - One-time admission/enrolment charge applies in the first year of entry. Example published amount: EUR 1,800 (shown as the one‑time admission fee added to first‑year costs). Tuition fees — annual and instalment detail by year group - Nursery (Nurs.1 and Nurs.2): Annual tuition EUR 6,450. Example instalment breakdown published for Nursery 1: EUR 645 × 10 months (i.e., billed as ten monthly instalments). - Kindergarten (Kindg. 1–3): Annual tuition EUR 8,900. (Annual total shown in published fee schedule.) - Primary (Grades 1–6): Annual tuition EUR 8,930. (Annual total shown in published fee schedule.) - Lower Secondary / Early Secondary (Grades 7–10): Annual tuition EUR 9,250. (Annual total shown in published fee schedule.) - Upper Secondary / Baccalaureate (Grades 11–12): Annual tuition EUR 9,700. (Annual total shown in published fee schedule.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Published examples show tuition presented as an annual fee with the school using instalment billing in practice; the published Nursery example is shown as ten monthly instalments (×10). The fee summaries for other year groups are shown as annual totals in the published schedule. - The school operates a digital admissions/billing portal for registration and invoicing; specific invoice timing and contractual payment terms are set through the school's admissions/billing process. Sibling discounts and additional admission adjustments - Published sibling/discount rules in the fee summary: reduced charges for additional children (examples published include a reduced admission amount for a second/third child and percentage discounts for third/fourth children in schooling). Specific published items: second child/third child admission adjustments and third‑child 30% tuition discount / fourth‑child 100% tuition discount (as shown in the fee summary). Boarding fees (if applicable) - Highlands School Barcelona is operated as a day school with services such as on‑site dining, school transport and extracurricular programmes; no boarding (residential) provision or boarding fees are published. Other costs and routine extras - School transport: Full route (monthly) EUR 182 per child; Half route (monthly) EUR 132 per child; occasional single journey EUR 10/day. These transport fees are shown as monthly charges. - School dining (canteen) is an on‑site paid service; menus and arrangements are operated through the school's catering partner. (Meal plans and costs are managed as a separate service charge.) - Uniforms: Uniforms are supplied via the school's official supplier (Minimum Uniforms); uniform items are purchased separately and prices vary by item/size. - Books, materials and licences: The school publishes a detailed materials and books list with itemised prices for each year (example: Book4All maintenance fee shown as EUR 18; individual book and materials line items listed for 2025–2026). These material/book charges are additional to tuition and are billed per the school's materials programme. - Summer school / holiday programmes and extracurricular activities have separate fees (weekly and per‑activity prices are published where applicable). Refund information - The published fee information shows a one‑time admission/enrolment charge added to first‑year costs. A specific public refund policy for tuition or the enrolment/admission charge is not published in the school's publicly posted admissions summaries and legal notice; contractual refund/withdrawal terms are set out in the school's enrolment/fee agreement. Fee payment options - The school uses a digital admissions/enrolment portal for registration and billing. The school's public pages do not list a definitive, itemised list of accepted payment methods (e.g., exact card types or bank account details). Payment instructions and accepted methods are provided to families through the school's admissions/billing process and invoices. Quick summary (amounts shown as annual tuition totals unless an instalment format is given): - Admission / one‑time enrolment charge (example): EUR 1,800 (first year addition). - Nursery (Nurs.1 / Nurs.2): EUR 6,450 per year — example instalment EUR 645 × 10. - Kindergarten (K1–K3): EUR 8,900 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–6): EUR 8,930 per year. - Lower Secondary (Grades 7–10): EUR 9,250 per year. - Upper Secondary / Baccalaureate (Grades 11–12): EUR 9,700 per year. - Transport: EUR 182/month (full) or EUR 132/month (half); occasional trips EUR 10/day. - Books & materials: itemised lists and prices published for 2025–2026 (examples include specific book and kit prices and a Book4All maintenance fee of EUR 18). If you need the exact instalment amount for a specific year group or the full PDF materials list itemised by course, those are available in the school's published materials and fees documents.	Fee details Application / Enrolment fee - A one-time, non-refundable enrolment fee is charged per child on registration: EUR 4,647.00 (Junior School & Early Years), EUR 6,171.00 (Senior School, Form 1–5), EUR 6,230.00 (Sixth Form). Tuition fees (by school stage) — amounts per year, per term and monthly option - Junior School & Early Years: - Annual tuition: EUR 13,941.00. - Per term: EUR 4,647.00. - Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 1,394.10 (payments debited over 10 months, September–June). - Senior School (Form 1 to Form 5): - Annual tuition: EUR 18,513.00. - Per term: EUR 6,171.00. - Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 1,851.30. - Sixth Form: - Annual tuition: EUR 18,690.00. - Per term: EUR 6,230.00. - Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 1,869.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual advance payment (discounted amount if paid in advance): payment due 31 July 2025. Discounted annual amounts (annual-advance) are EUR 13,522.77 (Junior), EUR 17,957.61 (Senior), EUR 18,129.30 (Sixth Form). A 3% discount is applied for annual advance payments made before 31 July 2025. - Termly billing and due dates (term amounts equal to one third of the full annual fee): - Term 1 due 31 August 2025 — Junior EUR 4,647.00; Senior EUR 6,171.00; Sixth Form EUR 6,230.00. - Term 2 due 10 December 2025 — same term amounts. - Term 3 due 31 March 2026 — same term amounts. - Monthly direct debit: available only from a Spanish bank account and collected over 10 instalments (around the 10th of each month, September–June). A direct debit authorisation form must be completed. Cash is not accepted for tuition or lunch payments. Bank transfer is accepted for termly or annual advance payments. Overdue accounts may incur interest charges; the school may refuse readmission for non-payment. Use SURNAME + CLASS as payment reference when transferring. Bank details: Banco de Santander IBAN ES76 0049 4736 2623 1004 8251, SWIFT BSCHESMM. Boarding - The school operates as a day school (no boarding facilities). What is included in tuition - Tuition includes: all schoolbooks and materials; external examination costs (GCSEs and similar); school accident insurance; staff-led extracurricular clubs; day trips and educational activities. Optional / additional costs - School lunch (optional): two rate bands depending on age/phase: - Early Years – Junior 3: Annual EUR 1,722.00; Per term EUR 574.00; Monthly EUR 172.20. - Junior 4 – Upper 6: Annual EUR 1,902.00; Per term EUR 634.00; Monthly EUR 190.20. - Daily school lunch (ad hoc use) is charged at a flat rate of EUR 10.00 per day. For accounting purposes, lunch payments must be settled by the same payment method as tuition; the lunch service will continue to be charged unless cancelled in writing. No refund is made for withdrawal during a term for lunch. - School uniform: a school uniform is required and is available from the school's official suppliers; the uniform cost is charged separately (price not published in the fee schedule). - Non-educational or optional excursions, special activities, transport (if provided) and other extras may be charged in addition to tuition. Specific charges for optional services are billed separately. Discounts - Sibling discounts: 10% for the 3rd child, 15% for the 4th child and 20% for the 5th child (applies to tuition). A 3% discount is given for annual advance payments made before 31 July 2025. Refunds and notice - The enrolment fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge per child and is payable on registration. - No refund will be made for withdrawal during a term. Any discount or refund for students arriving or leaving before the end of an academic term is at the discretion of the Management Committee. - A minimum of one month's written notice is required if a student is to leave the school. Payment options summary - Acceptable methods: monthly direct debit (Spanish bank account only) and bank transfer for termly or annual payments. Cash cannot be accepted for tuition or lunch payments. Specific bank details and reference instructions are provided for transfers. Overdue accounts may incur interest.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement All pupils up to Form 5 are expected to adhere to the school's uniform policy and wear the school uniform correctly at all times.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunches are prepared on site using locally sourced ingredients from Ametller Origin; meals are provided by contracted suppliers and are not compulsory, with packed lunches allowed.
House system	House system The school has a House System with House Days and friendly competitions to earn points.	House system Three Houses—Lancaster, Middlesex, and Victoria—place all students; House competitions are held throughout the year, culminating in the House Cup awarded each June.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Highlands combines the national curriculum with the Cambridge International curriculum from age 3. It is the only Catholic Cambridge International School in Barcelona. English is used from infancy, with the Cambridge curriculum integrated across age groups. The academic offer includes Infant, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate stages. The school holds official language accreditations from Oxford, Cambridge, and DELF. The student–teacher ratio is 7 students per trainer.	Curriculum details Kensington School follows the National British Curriculum of England and Wales with small modifications for the international context. In the Senior School, Key Stage 3 includes Art, Drama, English, French, General Science, Geography, History, Computer Science, Music, PSHE, Physical Education and Spanish, with Spanish and French taught in small sets of around 10. Students sit external iGCSE/GCSE examinations at age 16, and Kensington is an Edexcel Centre for Learning. The Art and Design curriculum runs across Key Stage 3 and 4, with GCSE Art and Design offered in Key Stage 4. The Sixth Form offers two-year A Level courses across Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Art, Physics and Spanish, with AS and A2 Levels available through Edexcel and university application guidance. The Catalan programme, launched in September 2023, is taught by four native teachers and covers Catalan language and literature as well as geography and history; from Form 1 to Form 5 Catalan is studied and convalidation is possible for students who complete the programme.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 7 students per trainer.	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are deliberately small in the Junior School. In Senior School, Spanish and French are taught in small sets of around 10 to support language progression.
Exam results	Exam results 100% passed the 2024 PAU. 60% of subjects are taught in English. The school holds three official language accreditations: Oxford, Cambridge, and DELF.	Exam results Examination results at GCSE and A Level are consistently above the UK national average and above other British schools in Spain. Kensington School is an Edexcel Centre for Learning. These results are achieved by experienced teachers working with relatively small groups of motivated students.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have been admitted to universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Chile. Spain destinations include Blanquerna – Ramón Llul (La Salle), CEU San Pablo, ESADE, EU Business School Barcelona, Institut Químic de Sarrià, International University of Catalonia (UIC), CEU – Cardenal Herrera, CEU Abat Oliba University, Francisco de Vitoria University, Universidad de Navarra, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and Pompeu Fabra University. United Kingdom destinations include Lancaster University, University for the Creative Arts in London, and Saint Andrew's University in Edinburgh. United States destinations include Harvard University (Summer Programs). Chile destinations include Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.	Higher education progression Sixth Form is recognised as an A Level centre of excellence with results significantly above the national average in the United Kingdom and among the leading Sixth Forms in Spain. AS and A2 Levels are offered through Edexcel (London). Students receive guidance with applications to universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Trips abroad for cultural and curricular enrichment include France, Lisbon, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Visiting lecturers and debating competitions enrich learning. International experiences at prestigious schools in the United States, Ireland, and Switzerland are offered.	Gifted and talented The Kensington Award is an extra-curricular program modeled on the UK Duke of Edinburgh Award; it is open to students from Form 4 and above and challenges them to develop resilience and independence by learning a new skill, taking up a new activity, and volunteering, with the final expedition serving as the culminating challenge.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Highlands School Barcelona provides comprehensive personal support to students' social and emotional development. Coaching forms a key part of the approach, offering a relationship of mutual support between teacher and student built on respect, dialogue and communication. The motto Know yourself, Accept yourself and Improve yourself guides personal growth, with staff helping students reach their full potential and discover their vocation and life project. Staff accompany students in their growth, supporting talents and addressing difficulties with a student-centered, holistic approach. The wellbeing and personal development provisions are integrated with Catholic formation and the Regnum Christi educational network to nurture responsible, empathetic global citizens.	Social & emotional learning PSHE is a statutory part of the National Curriculum of England and Wales and is therefore taught as a separate subject at Kensington School until the age of 16. PSHE education can be described as 'learning to live life well'. It deals with real-life social and economic issues affecting children, their families and communities. During the one lesson per week (once every two weeks during GCSE years) a broad range of issues is presented and discussed. Specific topics include keeping healthy, nutrition, relationship with others, citizenship, understanding yourself, bullying, time management, illegal substances, personal safety, study skills, public speaking, money management, racism and tolerance in society. The promotion of our pupils' personal development and emotional wellbeing is a fundamental aspect of education and PSHE lessons make an important contribution in this regard.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) SEND learning areas exist on campus. The school has a Learning Support Policy in place. The SEND facilities indicate targeted support for learners with additional needs. Small class sizes enable teachers to tailor lessons to individual needs. Admissions involve discussing a child's educational needs and suitability for the school and curriculum.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school uses English from infancy and follows the Cambridge Curriculum (Cambridge International School). English language development is integrated with the Cambridge framework to support international education. Language learning is a core pillar of the school's international model, with Cambridge Curriculum and global experiences underpinning its approach.	English as an additional language EAL is a subject in Kensington School BCN's curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through comprehensive personal development. Coaching provides a supportive relationship between staff and students, based on respect and dialogue. The motto Know yourself, Accept yourself and Improve yourself anchors personal growth and vocation development. Staff accompany students in growth, addressing talents and difficulties to foster resilience and self-esteem. The approach is integrated with Catholic formation and Regnum Christi's educational framework to nurture well-rounded, responsible individuals.	Mental wellbeing PSHE education supports personal development and emotional wellbeing. It covers a range of topics that help students understand themselves and manage their emotions. School assemblies reinforce PSHE topics and Form Tutors support ongoing wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through Highlands' Code of Conduct and its risk-prevention framework. There is a Channel of Communication and Complaints for reporting concerns, managed by the Committee of Prevention of Risks Penales. Reports can be submitted by email to compliance.highlands.ba@serviciosrc.es or by mail to the school address, with confidentiality guaranteed and retaliation prohibited. The Code applies to employees, representatives and third parties, and includes health and safety at work, human rights, data protection, and reporting obligations.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is included among School Policies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Highlands School Barcelona has 19,000 m² of modern facilities for comprehensive education, with separate areas for each school stage. It has 10,000 m² of sports facilities and green areas. The facilities include classrooms with technological equipment, laboratories, an audiovisual room, a library, paddle tennis courts, ping pong tables, a chapel, a dining room and an orchard. The fourth phase of construction will add 1,170 m², including 6 base classrooms, an art classroom, a science lab, and more sports and common spaces. This project will increase the total surface area to 7,500 m², improving classroom integration and the functionality of the educational environment, with sustainability improvements such as efficient HVAC, LED lighting, and photovoltaic panels.	Facilities overview The current site was purpose built in 1988 and remains a small school with limited class sizes. It is spread over four floors, with the Junior School on the first floor and Senior School classrooms plus a library on the second. The ground floor houses a gymnasium, theatre area, dining hall, ICT suite and administration offices. An A Level Art studio, SEND learning areas and a relaxation room for Sixth Form support learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports facilities cover 10,000 m² of the campus and green areas. Paddle tennis courts and ping pong tables are among the dedicated sport spaces on site.	Sports facilities Physical Education classes take place on-site in the gymnasium and on the multi-purpose sports pitch. The school also uses extensive facilities at the nearby municipal sports complex of L'Hospitalet Nord. The Can Caralleu municipal swimming pool is available via a short bus journey.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Facilities include classrooms with technological equipment, laboratories, an audiovisual room, and a library. The fourth phase adds an art classroom and a science lab.	Academic facilities Science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are on the third floor. The second floor houses Senior School classrooms and a library. The on-site A Level Art studio, SEND learning areas and an ICT suite support teaching and student work.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include sports activities, artistic activities, and intellectual activities. Highlands School Barcelona has paddle tennis tournaments and skiing trips; RC Camps and Summer Activities are available. An Extracurricular Activities Catalog and Schedule are provided for signups.	Extra curricular facilities Theatre area supports school performances and events. The on-site gymnasium and multi-purpose sports pitch enable a range of activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Highlands School Barcelona is a private, Catholic and international school in Esplugues de Llobregat serving students from 1 to 18 years old. It has more than 20 years of experience. It combines a solid academic education with a deep Christian orientation and is a Cambridge International School and an examination centre for English and French. The school is part of Regnum Christi, the Catholic Church's educational work that has promoted schools in 13 countries for 70 years. The fourth phase of construction added 1,170 m² to the campus, and Phase IV was inaugurated on September 23, 2025, expanding facilities such as six base classrooms, an art classroom, a science lab and enhanced sports spaces.	History Kensington School is an international school offering the British Curriculum within a warm, family-oriented environment. Founded in 1966, it is one of the oldest British curriculum schools in Spain. Its values and ethos have remained for over 50 years, shaping the supportive community we are proud of today.
Community	Community Highlands Barcelona fosters a connected community of students, families and alumni and runs an active events programme. RC Camps 2026 are offered for the school community. The school organizes Family Day and celebrates events such as Star of the Week, Father's Day, Mother's Day and Grandparents Day where families, students and teachers share experiences. The House System promotes community and healthy competition, while Show & Tell develops communication and public-speaking skills. Open days invite prospective families to visit and learn about Highlands.	Community The school operates within a close-knit community that emphasises its family-oriented ethos. The Latest News includes events such as Middlesex House Sports Day Champions 2026, a Lower 6th Pre-University visit to the ESADE campus, and ceramics workshops, reflecting a culture of school-wide activities and engagement.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school emphasizes comprehensive development across knowledge, skills and attitudes for a full life and good coexistence. It encourages creativity, critical thinking and autonomy across scientific, humanistic, physical and artistic areas to support strong academic results and future professional success. This approach underpins students' ability to engage with complex problems and contribute to society.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Art Club, Ballet, Crafts, Digital Art, Drama, Fencing and Musical Theatre are part of Kensington School's Extra Curricular programme. The programme also offers a variety of sports clubs. Activities are held on site from Monday to Thursday, 16:00 to 17:00. The activities promote respect, cooperation and teamwork among diverse groups of students.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language learning is central to developing global citizens and competitive professionals. The school works with Cambridge International School and supports the internationalization of the center. It offers Experiences Abroad to provide immersive international experiences.	Cultural & language Spanish and English Language clubs for parents are available. These language clubs are part of Kensington's Extra Curricular programme. Activities are held on site from Monday to Thursday, 16:00 to 17:00. The language clubs take place on site during the after-school window.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The Extra Curricular programme promotes respect, cooperation and teamwork among diverse groups of students. The programme includes Art Club, Ballet, Crafts, Digital Art, Drama, Fencing, Musical Theatre and a variety of sports clubs. All activities are held on site from Monday to Thursday, 16:00 to 17:00. These activities encourage social interaction among peers.
Community & service	Community & service The school is part of Regnum Christi, a Catholic educational network. Transformation of society is a goal of Highlands Barcelona, guided by a Christian vision of reality where faith and reason are integrated so that students give the best of themselves. The school aims for students to experience God's love and be inspired to transform society according to Gospel values.	Community & service The Kensington School Student Council promotes student leadership through project-based activities with specific roles and responsibilities across year groups. The Charity Committee plans events and raises funds for causes including Syrian refugees and disasters in Peru. The Charity Committee also organizes community service activities such as coordinating efforts with Esperança to support Barcelona's homeless. The Eco Committee involves Junior and Senior students in environmental projects and aims to enhance sustainability within the school and local community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Coaching provides a mutually supportive relationship between teachers and students to help them reach their full potential. It emphasizes respect, dialogue and communication as a basis for growth and the development of talents. It supports students in discovering their vocation and developing their life project.	Leadership & professional The Kensington School Student Council promotes student leadership through project-based activities with specific roles and responsibilities across year groups. Students are encouraged to make strategic decisions, communicate and collaborate effectively, and use their voices to create societal change. Council members are mentored on leadership strategy and will document their leadership journeys. This experience can support UCAS applications and interviews.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Comprehensive personal support helps students grow in all aspects of life and fosters wellbeing and personal development. The program encourages students to give their best and to cultivate attitudes and skills for a full life in a values-based community. Catholic Formation provides a Christian vision of reality that shapes daily life and learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing In our small school community, student wellbeing and support are at the heart of everything we do. The pastoral team provides personalised guidance, emotional support, and practical help, creating a safe and nurturing space where students feel valued and understood. With smaller class sizes and a caring atmosphere, we foster a sense of belonging and encourage students to develop resilience, confidence and a positive mindset both inside and outside the classroom.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction in many subjects within the Cambridge curriculum, with subjects taught in English at 60%, Spanish at 30% and Catalan at 10%. French is offered as an optional subject from the first year of secondary education, with the DEFL certification available.	Language provision English is the language of instruction in the British Curriculum, with EAL support available for students who need English. Spanish is taught in two streams: Native Speakers and Spanish as a Second Language. French is taught as a second language by the French Department. Catalan is taught through a Catalan Programme launched in 2023, with Catalan language and literature and geography/history taught in Catalan.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is private, Catholic and trilingual, serving students from 1 to 18 years old. It is a Cambridge International School and an examination centre for English and French. The educational model integrates English, Spanish and Catalan within the Cambridge framework.	Bilingual teaching Spanish is offered in two streams: Spanish for Native Speakers and Spanish as a Second Language. French is taught as a second language by the French Department. A Catalan Programme was launched in September 2023 to support Catalan language and culture, with four native Catalan teachers delivering Catalan language and literature, and geography and history taught in Catalan. English is the language of instruction in the British Curriculum, with EAL support for students who have limited English.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English immersion begins at 50% at age 1, increases to 100% by age 2, and remains at 60% from ages 3 to 5. In primary, 60% of subjects are taught in English, and the same 60% English share continues in secondary. The curriculum includes a Public Speech Programme, theatre and debates to develop language skills.	Immersion programs Spanish is taught in two streams, enabling immersion in Spanish for learners with different backgrounds. A Catalan Programme launched in 2023 delivers Catalan language and literature, with geography and history taught in Catalan, delivered by four native Catalan teachers. French is taught as a second language by native-speaking teachers, supporting immersion in French language and culture. English remains the language of instruction, with EAL support for students who need language assistance.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 01 First interview with the Family. To learn about the educational project and visit the facilities. This is the first step in Highlands Barcelona's admissions process. 02 Second interview with the Candidate. Interview and tests to get to know the future student and assess his or her school abilities. 03 Registration. Access our digital portal to complete the information, upload the documentation, and digitally sign the enrolment form quickly and securely.	Admissions Kensington School is academically non-selective and welcomes students, including those studying in their second or third language. The school offers the British Curriculum. The admissions process has four stages: Stage 1 Enquiry requires a completed Admission Enquiry Form, copies of the child's last school reports, and a discussion of the child's educational needs and suitability for the school and curriculum; Stage 2 School Visit provides a personalised tour, opportunities to chat with staff and students, and a meeting with the Headmaster; Stage 3 Offer requires a copy of the child's passport, copies of the parents'/guardians' passports, and payment of the Enrolment Fee; Stage 4 Confirmation occurs once all required documents and payments are received, after which you will receive a Letter of Confirmation, a Welcome Pack, and Starter Information. If a year group is full and entry requirements have been satisfied, a waiting list may be joined. A Trial Day can be arranged through the Admissions Team.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting list may be joined when a year group is full and the applicant has satisfied the entry requirements.
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