ISCAT International School of Catalunya vs The British College of Gavà

	I ISCAT International School of Catalunya Barcelona, Spain	T The British College of Gavà Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,925 - 13,650	Fees / year €8,190 - 15,360
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils 450
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2007	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location La Garriga campus in La Garriga, Barcelona, Spain. The main address is Manuel Raspall, 8, 08530 La Garriga, Barcelona. The campus comprises four buildings (Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles) and can accommodate up to 300 students from Nursery to Year 13. It is about 30 minutes from Barcelona city centre and from the Costa Brava beaches; La Garriga is green and safe with a train station nearby for easy access to Barcelona.	Location The British College of Gavà is located in Gavà, Catalonia, Spain. The campus sits among pine trees in lush gardens with modern, spacious premises about 20 minutes from Barcelona city. The school's address is Carrer de Josep Lluís Sert, 32, 08850 Gavà, Barcelona. The campus is completely enclosed for safety, and car drop-off happens on site.
Stages	Stages From 3 to 18 years (Nursery through Year 13).	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage; Primary; Secondary; IB Diploma Programme (IBDP); IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).
School type	School type British international day school.	School type British international school offering IGCSE and IB programmes.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support is led by qualified SEN practitioners who shadow progress, liaise between students, teachers and parents, and plan and deliver the Emotional Education programme. When ongoing specialised attention is required, ISCAT collaborates with external professionals and a visiting psychologist is available weekly; parents are involved in interventions.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British international school following the National Curriculum of England and Wales.	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Morning: 7.30–8.15 am (Early Morning); 8.30 am start with flexible arrival for Early Years until 9.00 am. Lunch: 12.45–2.00 pm for Early Years; 1.00–2.00 pm for Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. Afternoon: 2.00 pm start; 4.00 pm end; after‑school activities until 5.15 pm; after‑school care until 6.00 pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details ISCAT offers school transport with two routes: Mataró Parc Shopping Centre (Mataró) for families on the Maresme coast (about 30 minutes) and Barcelona (Plaza de Alfonso Comín, exit 6, Ronda de Dalt). Public transport options include Renfe Rodalies line R3 to La Garriga (La Garriga train station is about a two‑minute walk from campus) and Sagales bus service from Granollers to La Garriga.	Bus service details BCG offers a daily bus transport service to and from the school, organized around families' needs. Modern buses are used and comply with safety rules, with a monitor supervising the route. Car drop-off can be completed within school premises.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Enrolment Fees - Enrolment fee (one-off): EUR 2,200. - Entrance test fee (for Secondary and A‑Level candidates only): EUR 50. - Sibling discount: third child onward receives 20% discount when siblings are enrolled simultaneously; the third child's enrolment can be free in the enrolment-fee line described. Tuition fees — annual (by age / year group) and termly (calculated) - Early Years (Nursery / Reception, ages 3–5): Annual EUR 8,436. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 2,812.00 (calculated). - Key Stage 1 / Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11): Annual EUR 9,039. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 3,013.00 (calculated). - Key Stage 3 (Secondary, Years 7–9, ages 11–14): Annual EUR 10,393. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 3,464.33 (calculated). - Key Stage 4 (GCSE stage, Years 10–11, ages 14–16): Annual EUR 12,803. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 4,267.67 (calculated). - Key Stage 5 (A‑Levels, Years 12–13, ages 16–18): Annual EUR 15,665. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 5,221.67 (calculated). Notes on what the annual tuition includes: - Tuition, school materials, books and school insurance are included in the annual fee for the listed stages; re‑enrolment/pre‑inscription is also listed as included in the fee for the relevant stages. PE activities are specifically listed under some secondary stages. Other recurring costs and optional services - School lunch (monthly): Regular use EUR 200 per month; Occasional use EUR 14 per meal; Packed lunch option EUR 35 (monthly). - Early Morning Care (7:30–8:00): Regular use EUR 65 per month; Occasional use EUR 7 per day. - After‑School Care (16:15–18:00): Regular use EUR 75 per month; Occasional use charged at EUR 6 per 30 minutes. - School transport (monthly by route): typical full monthly charges shown are EUR 180–205 depending on route; occasional single‑journey price EUR 15. Transport must be paid termly, in advance, for full‑service users. Examination and exam‑related charges - GCSE (Year 11) exam fee: EUR 150 per subject. - AS Level (Year 12) exam fee: EUR 195 per subject. - A Level (Year 13) exam fee: EUR 315 per subject. - Additional exam charges: Special access arrangements EUR 35 per subject; re‑mark / re‑sit fees follow the same subject rates above and late entries incur double fees as noted. Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding fees appear in the current school fees document for the fees schedule provided. A historical boarding schedule (Academic Year 2019–20) exists showing examples of boarding charges (for reference only): Registration EUR 1,000; Full boarding (7‑day) EUR 39,500; Weekly boarding (Mon–Fri) EUR 30,000; one‑term option EUR 16,000; refundable deposit EUR 3,000. The current fees document does not list boarding charges. Refund information - The current fees document does not specify any general refund policy for tuition or enrolment. The historical boarding schedule (2019–20) explicitly listed a refundable boarding deposit (EUR 3,000) in that older boarding schedule. No refundable‑fee rules for current tuition or enrolment are specified in the current fees document. Billing schedule and payment terms - The fees document explicitly states that the school transport tariff for regular users must be paid termly, in advance. The fees document does not provide detailed general tuition billing dates, payment‑deadline schedule, or standard late‑payment penalties within the fees pages provided. Fee payment options - The current fees document does not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) or specific bank details. Short summary of missing items in the published fees document - The published fees material lists annual tuition by stage, the one‑off enrolment fee, ancillary monthly charges (meals, care, transport) and examination charges, and it specifies that transport is paid termly in advance. The published fees material does not state a detailed tuition billing schedule (specific payment dates or term‑dates for tuition), does not list accepted payment methods, and does not include a general refund policy for tuition/enrolment. Historical boarding fees are available in an older boarding schedule but boarding is not listed in the current fees document.	Fee details Annual tuition fees by year group (2025/26 academic year) - EYFS (Nursery and Reception, Ages 3–4): EUR 9,010 per year. - Lower Primary (Key Stage 1, Years 1–2, Ages 5–6): EUR 11,140 per year. - Upper Primary (Key Stage 2, Years 3–6, Ages 7–10): EUR 12,940 per year. - Secondary (Key Stage 3, Years 7–9, Ages 11–13): EUR 14,140 per year. - Secondary (Key Stage 4, Years 10–11, Ages 14–15): EUR 15,290 per year. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13, Ages 16–17): EUR 15,360 per year. Equivalent billing breakdowns (school billing practice and arithmetic conversions) - The school bills annual tuition in 10 monthly instalments (September to June). Monthly instalment amounts (annual fee ÷ 10): - EYFS: EUR 901.00 per month. - Lower Primary: EUR 1,114.00 per month. - Upper Primary: EUR 1,294.00 per month. - Secondary KS3: EUR 1,414.00 per month. - Secondary KS4: EUR 1,529.00 per month. - Sixth Form: EUR 1,536.00 per month. - For database display using a per-term equivalent (simple division by three): - EYFS: EUR 3,003.33 per term. - Lower Primary: EUR 3,713.33 per term. - Upper Primary: EUR 4,313.33 per term. - Secondary KS3: EUR 4,713.33 per term. - Secondary KS4: EUR 5,096.67 per term. - Sixth Form: EUR 5,120.00 per term. Application, enrollment and annual charges - Non-returnable admission fee (payable on acceptance of a place): EUR 2,900 per pupil. No reimbursement is made in case of cancellation of a place at any time. - Annual re-enrolment fee (billed in February; includes materials, books, tech fee and insurance): EUR 680. This re-enrolment fee is non-refundable. - A separate (one-off) assessment fee of EUR 30 is charged for certain admissions assessments (applies to assessments described in the admissions process). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as a full-year figure corresponding to a 10-month school year; invoices are issued and collected by direct debit in advance during the first five days of each month (payments are required monthly, September–June). - All fees, charges, residential trips, buses, excursions, extracurricular activities and similar items are charged by direct debit; extracurricular activities are charged termly. - If direct debit is not possible, an exception request must be submitted by email to the financial director for consideration. A bank rejection charge of EUR 15 applies each time a payment is rejected. - Advance (single) payment of the full annual tuition is eligible for a 1.25% discount if the full-year payment is made before July 15 (request must be made within the school's stated deadlines). Contact the school invoicing address for administration of advance payment. Sibling discounts - 3rd child: 10% discount. 4th child: 15% discount. 5th and subsequent children: 20% discount. Valid sibling accreditation must be presented where required. Other costs and compulsory items - School lunches are compulsory and are included in the tuition fee; packed lunches are not permitted. - School uniform is compulsory and is required for all students; uniform costs are charged to families. - Only students starting Year 7 are required to purchase a Chromebook (one-off cost borne by the family). - External examination and National Curriculum Test charges are additional where applicable; these amounts are added to the billed invoices when relevant. - School bus (transport) is optional and attracts a separate charge; transport registration is requested at enrolment and occasional or daily tickets may be available at a higher unit cost. Transport fees follow the school's payment and cancellation rules. - Optional extracurricular activities, residential trips and special events are charged separately and billed by direct debit; invoices for these items are issued before the event takes place. Refund and withdrawal rules (fee consequences) - The admission fee (EUR 2,900) is non-returnable. The re-enrolment fee (EUR 680) is non-refundable. No reimbursement is made in case of cancellation of a place at any time once admission fees are paid. - Parents of pupils intending to leave the school in June must provide written confirmation of departure before 28 February; no refund will be made if notice of departure is given after 15 April. - For permanent withdrawal, the school requires at least three months' notice by email to the school's designated address; parents must pay the school's fees during the three-month notice period. If a student starts during an ongoing month, the full monthly tuition fee for that month is payable and no refund is issued for partial months or absences. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: direct debit from a bank account; all invoices are collected by direct debit and parents sign an authorization form for the school to collect payments. Exceptions to direct debit require an approved request to the financial director. - The school administers advance/full-year payment discount requests and invoicing queries through the school invoicing contact (invoices@bcgava.com) and finance office channels. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the published fee schedule and terms describe day-school tuition, compulsory lunches, optional transport and no boarding fees.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding is offered with the following options (Academic Year 2019-2020): 7-day week boarding 39,500 €, Weekly Boarding (Mon–Fri) 30,000 €, and a 1-term option 16,000 €. Registration 1,000 €, Deposit 3,000 €. Extras are not included (excursions, extracurricular activities and afternoon & weekend clubs).	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement ISCAT has implemented a dress code. All students up to Key Stage 3 must wear school uniform. Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 do not have to wear a uniform but must follow the dress code. The uniform is supplied by Minime Uniformes.	Uniform requirement BCG has a school uniform that all students wear daily, except those in Year 12 and Year 13. The uniform varies slightly by academic level, and there is a separate sports uniform for Physical Education.
Food options	Food options The school dining room service is available to all students. There are two dining rooms: one for Early Years and Key Stage 1, and another for Primary and Secondary. Students may use the school catered lunch service or bring a packed lunch. Menus are prepared by a local La Garriga catering company and supervised by a dietician; special menus are available for dietary requirements. Lunchtime supervision is provided by staff. The monthly menu is available on the intranet. Use of the dining room is charged monthly and is not included in tuition; occasional lunches may be paid on the day; a small charge may apply for those bringing packed lunches.	Food options Lunch is freshly prepared on-site daily and served in multiple shifts from 12:00 to 14:00. Menus are designed to align with nutritional guidelines and the Mediterranean diet, and accommodate dietary needs including allergies, intolerances or health requirements.
House system	House system —	House system The school uses a house system with four houses: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow. Each pupil is allocated to a house; house points are awarded for altruistic acts, participation and academic success; the houses compete for the House Cup at the end of the academic year.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The British College of Gavà operates as part of Education in Excellence, SL, and is a member of Inspired Education Group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The International School of Catalunya follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Early Years through to A-Levels. Year 10 Secondary students (aged about 15-16) take IGCSE examinations. A-Levels are a two-year programme preparing students for university. Official exams include SATs, I/GCSE, and International A-Levels. The Early Years Foundation Stage begins in Reception (3-5 years) and Primary education starts in Key Stage 1; Secondary begins in Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) and continues to Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11).	Curriculum details IB Diploma Programme is offered for students aged 16–18 and includes six subject groups (Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, The Arts) with a core comprising Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. The Diploma Programme develops reflective, independent, globally minded learners and includes an Education for Sustainable Development project as part of CAS. The school also offers the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), a vocational pathway with partner organisations in Performing Arts, Innovation in Sports and Entrepreneurship. In Secondary, the curriculum runs English National Curriculum up to GCSE (Year 11) before students move into the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Primary (Year 2–6) delivers English-language learning with EAL support; French begins in Year 3; Spanish and Catalan are taught as foreign languages, with emphasis on multilingual development and cultural understanding. Education for Sustainable Development is a fundamental thread throughout the school.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is respected by leading universities worldwide and provides a rigorous pre-university pathway; The Career-related Programme equips students with a vocational pathway and partnerships with external organisations; DP/CP graduates typically progress to higher education at universities worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Emotional Education is provided throughout Primary and Secondary. The school aims to create independent learners and thinkers within a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive and develop positive academic, life and interpersonal skills.	Social & emotional learning Daily PSHE sessions address social and emotional development; regular wellness sessions support mental health for students and staff; an extensive pastoral network includes tutors, pastoral leads, listening mentors and a peer-support programme.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Two SEND Coordinators, Laia Boix (EYFS & Primary) and Alba Rosas (Secondary & IB); two SEND Teaching Assistants; Wave-based provision (Wave 1: quality-first teaching; Wave 2: targeted small-group/individual interventions; Wave 3: personalised long-term support); inclusive access arrangements for assessments in line with JCQ and IB; an intervention teacher in the primary school coordinates Wave 2 with support from the secondary librarian; Parent involvement through IEPs and reviews.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Entry to Early Years requires no prior knowledge of English, while entry to Secondary and A-Levels requires an adequate level of spoken English.	English as an additional language The school recognises that English as an Additional Language learners may show learning difficulties not related to SEND; a careful assessment approach distinguishes EAL-related language needs from SEND, with a graduated approach to language and learning support across the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Emotional Education is embedded across Primary and Secondary. The school offers Forest School Education and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with Gold Award.	Mental wellbeing Well-being is integrated with safeguarding. Daily PSHE sessions support social and emotional development; regular wellness sessions are available for students and staff; a comprehensive pastoral network provides mental health and wellbeing support.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL. The DSL coordinates safeguarding and wellbeing, manages referrals to local authorities and relevant agencies; staff receive safeguarding and anti-discrimination training; online safety policies and procedures are in place.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has its main La Garriga campus, comprising four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—that host up to 300 students from Nursery to Year 13. The school has a safe play area for younger children and a park with a football field and basketball hoops used by older students. The campus is positioned about 30 minutes from Barcelona city centre and from the beaches of the Costa Brava, with the Pyrenees about 1.5 hours away. The town of La Garriga has shops, restaurants, sport clubs, a cinema and a train station within a short walk, and the nearest airports are in Barcelona and Girona.	Facilities overview The British College of Gave0 sits on a large, green campus set among pine trees and gardens. The premises are modern and spacious, equipped with the latest teaching technology to support learning. The school is fully enclosed on campus for safety, with separate areas for Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. Core facilities include three science laboratories, a large sports hall and a multi-purpose auditorium, complemented by outdoor playing fields and dedicated learning spaces such as Forest School.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a safe play area for younger children and a park featuring a football field and basketball hoops for older students.	Sports facilities Outdoor 3G football field is surrounded by pine trees, with a volleyball area and basketball courts available for use during breaks and lessons. The campus also features a dedicated Forest School area for the younger students, integrating outdoor learning with physical activity. A fully equipped indoor sports hall and gym support a wide range of team sports and fitness activities. The facilities are used for internal sports sessions and can be shared with other international schools for competitions.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—that host classrooms for Nursery to Year 13. A library is used by Year 1 for reading and learning activities. The school follows the British National Curriculum and supports small class sizes to enable personalised learning. Forest School pedagogy provides weekly outdoor learning sessions in local forests.	Academic facilities Secondary buildings are dedicated to the upper school and provide facilities for IGCSE and IB programs. Two large IT classrooms are fully equipped with iMacs. Google Classroom and Google Suite support digital learning and access to coursework anywhere. Three purpose-built science laboratories—physics, chemistry and biology—are modern, bright, spacious and aligned with safety standards. Classrooms are large, bright, and well ventilated, with high-definition interactive displays and the tools teachers and students need.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school has a wide after-school program including Dance, Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Arts & Crafts, Football Club, Pre-robotics & Robotics, Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club, Tennis and Homework Club. Activities run Monday to Thursday from 16:10 to 17:10 and are organised by ISCAT staff and other qualified professionals, with further information available on the intranet or at the school office. Forest School sessions take place weekly, led by Forest School teachers in natural settings. The school has a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award program for Secondary students, including volunteering, physical, skills and an expedition.	Extra curricular facilities Music facilities include instruments, practice rooms, performance opportunities and music clubs. Drama and Dance programs promote performances inside and outside the classroom, including musicals, plays, assemblies and recitals. Forest School activities for younger learners connect in-class work with outdoor nature. An e-Athletes programme provides flexibility in scheduling to integrate sport and academics. These offerings complement the core curriculum and contribute to a broad range of extracurricular activities on campus.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 2007, The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) is a British school located in La Garriga, Barcelona. It offers formal British education to students aged 3 to 18, from Early Years to A Levels, with the National Curriculum of England and Wales; GCSE is taken around age 16, followed by A Levels, all of which are recognised and convalidated by local Generalitat and international institutions. ISCAT complements the core curriculum with Forest School and the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools programme. In 2012, ISCAT became the first school in Spain to offer Forest School under the guidance of Forest Leader Emma Montgomery. It is an accredited UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a Gold Award, and the articles of the Rights of the Child underpin the learning programme and day-to-day governance.	History The British College of Gavà was founded in September 2015. It forms part of Inspired Education Group. The school provides a British education for pupils from Nursery to Year 13. The official inauguration of the new building was planned for January 2020.
Community	Community ISCAT fosters a friendly, family atmosphere and actively involves parents and carers in the early years. Forest School sessions are a core part of the learning experience, with weekly visits to the local forest. The UNICEF Rights Respecting School programme reinforces school values and governance, with elected class representatives forming student councils and collaboration with families and local businesses. Recent News highlights ongoing outdoor learning, climate action projects, and student activities within the ISCAT community.	Community The British College of Gavà occupies a large, green campus just 20 minutes from Barcelona, with pine surroundings and modern, spacious facilities. Forest School allows the youngest children to combine in-class activities with nature. The auditorium is a multi-purpose venue used for assemblies, guest lectures, student presentations, and musical and theatre performances. Three science laboratories, a dedicated sports hall, and a dining hall support a broad on-campus experience.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ISCAT offers formal British education to students aged 3 to 18, from Kindergarten to High School. The program is based on the British National Curriculum. The school emphasises small class sizes to foster stronger teacher–student relationships and personalised learning. The school aims to create independent learners and thinkers and to develop positive academic, life and interpersonal skills.	Academic & intellectual The Diploma Programme is rigorous and broad for students from 16 to 18 years of age. The Diploma Programme curriculum allows students to thrive holistically and develop breadth and depth of knowledge. The Diploma programme requires academic competence, commitment and resilience while encouraging caring action in the community and the pursuit of extracurricular activities. At BCG, students have the choice of a wide range of subjects, including the arts, and the Diploma Programme core includes TOK (Theory of Knowledge), CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) and Extended Essay; The ESD project forms an integral part of the CAS programme, and the Duke of Edinburgh award is also featured.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative ISCAT offers after-school activities including Dance and Arts & Crafts. The program also includes Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Football Club, and Pre-robotics & Robotics, along with Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club and Tennis. Activities are run Monday to Thursday from 16:10 to 17:10 by ISCAT staff and other suitably qualified professionals.	Arts & creative The Auditorium is a multi-purpose venue used to host assemblies, guest lectures, student presentations, as well as musical and theatre performances. Music is offered with access to instruments, practice rooms, performance opportunities and different music clubs. Drama and dance are promoted through full-scale musicals, plays, class productions, assemblies, monologue competitions and poetry recitals.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language ISCAT has a multicultural environment. The school uses the British National Curriculum. The school has native teachers.	Cultural & language The language of instruction at the British College of Gavà is English. Languages taught include English, Spanish, Catalan and French, with English as the language of instruction and additional language provision supported by language clubs and projects. There is an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme; a Russian-speaking teacher supports English language acquisition; multilingual staff and the Young Interpreters initiative assist new families. The school's language policy confirms English as the language of instruction across year groups, with ongoing language development and multiple pathways for language learning.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies At ISCAT we offer a range of after-school activities designed to complement your child's learning and development. Activities take place Monday to Thursday from 16:10 until 17:10 and are organised and run by ISCAT staff and other suitably qualified professionals. The following activities are offered this year: Dance, Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Arts & Crafts, Football Club, Pre-robotics & Robotics, Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club, Tennis and Homework Club.	Social & hobbies Music, drama and dance programs provide a range of performance opportunities and clubs for students. The e-Athletes programme supports flexible scheduling so students can balance academics with sport and gaming commitments, integrated with the regular school day.
Community & service	Community & service ISCAT is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School Programme. The school has earned UNICEF's Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award and is one of the first schools to pioneer the project outside of the UK. These values are embedded throughout the culture of the school, with class representatives forming part of a student council or steering group and collaboration with families, local businesses and UNICEF UK and Catalunya through fundraisers and awareness events.	Community & service The IB Diploma Programme includes CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), with students participating in a variety of activities and completing a community project under supervision. The ESD project forms an integral part of CAS and supports sustainable development goals. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is also featured as part of the CAS programme.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award is offered to ISCAT Secondary students. Year 10 students prepare for the Bronze Award each year by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. The award is a natural progression from Forest School activities in Primary and helps students develop important life skills and independence, with experiences and friendships that stay with them.	Leadership & professional CAS fosters leadership through Creativity, Activity and Service, including community projects and awards such as the Duke of Edinburgh. The e-Athletes programme includes a Programme Coordinator to help integrate students into normal school life and support their professional and personal development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ISCAT follows Forest School pedagogy, a learning approach that uses outdoor environments to teach and inspire. Forest School sessions occur weekly in settings such as forests, mountains or the beach, led by Forest School teachers. Outdoor learning fosters personal relationships, self-esteem, self-knowledge and environmental awareness.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus sits on a very large site among pines, just 20 minutes from Barcelona city, with safety features including a completely closed premises. The campus features a three-lache of science laboratories, a magnificent sports hall and a multi-purpose auditorium for physical and artistic activities. There are outdoor facilities including a 3G football field, volleyball and basketball courts, and play areas; the dining hall menus follow nutritional recommendations and the Mediterranean Diet, adapting to health requirements and allergies.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction with native English teachers. Spanish is a compulsory subject in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Catalan is offered as a subject and is optional for international students; Catalan classes are required from Year 8 to Year 11 for those wishing to convalidate their studies locally.	Language provision English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. Spanish is compulsory for all students up to Year 12; Catalan is compulsory for Spanish native students, while non-native learners follow English-based courses; French is taught as a second language. Three English Language Pathways are available in Years 10–11: Pathway 1 English Language iGCSE and English Literature iGCSE; Pathway 2 English as a Second Language iGCSE and English Literature iGCSE; Pathway 3 English as a Second Language iGCSE. EAL support is provided for non-native English speakers, including assessment and tailored learning plans. All non-language subjects are taught in English. The school offers extra-curricular language clubs and Teach the Teacher initiatives to promote multilingualism.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching ISCAT teaches in English as the language of instruction, with native English teachers supporting learning. Spanish is a compulsory subject in Key Stage 3 and 4. Catalan is offered as a subject and is optional for international students; for those wishing to convalidate their studies in Spain, Catalan classes are required from Year 8 to Year 11.	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. Spanish is compulsory for all students up to Year 12; Catalan is compulsory for Spanish native students, while non-native learners follow English-based courses. French is taught as a second language. The school also runs language clubs to promote multilingualism.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award; NABSS member; British Council oversees inspections; Edexcel centre; AQA recognised; Generalitat of Catalunya registers ISCAT as a private foreign centre.	Accreditations IB World School since 2021; authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP); language of instruction listed as English and Spanish on IB information page.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Book a private visit. The admissions process is designed to be enjoyable and straightforward. Meet the admissions team at the school for an initial interview with our director to view facilities, meet teachers and students, and ask all questions regarding our educational programme. Submit enrolment forms and all required documentation. Early years: Families aspiring to enter Early Years will have an initial interview with the school director, and subsequently complete and submit the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack. Reception: Families aspiring to enter Reception, should there be places available in this year group, complete and submit the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack including, where applicable, a copy of the child's last school report. No knowledge of English is required for entry to the Early Years programme. Primary: Families aspiring to enter Primary, should there be places available, will be asked to complete and submit relevant enrollment documentation on offer of a place. These students are usually required, as part of the admissions process and without any further obligation, to spend at least half a day in their prospective class. This replaces the traditional 'entrance test' and allows our teachers to evaluate the level of English and social disposition in a natural and holistic way, at the same time giving the child the opportunity to experience a day at ISCAT. For students entering Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) no previous knowledge of English is required, although this would be a distinct advantage. Students entering Key Stage 2 (from Year 3 to Year 6) are required to have some knowledge of English. Secondary & A-Levels: Students aspiring to enter Year 7 and above will be asked to attend an initial interview with a member of the secondary teaching team. Should a place be available, candidates are then required, as part of the admissions process and without any further obligation, to spend at least half a day with their prospective class. This replaces the traditional ‘entrance test' and allows our teachers to evaluate the level of English and social disposition in a natural and holistic way, at the same time giving the child the opportunity to experience a day at ISCAT first-hand. If ISCAT deems the student to have the necessary competencies and level of English to join the group, the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack should be completed and submitted to the school office, together with copies of the child's school reports for the previous two academic years. Please note that all students wishing to enter the school in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (Year 7 and above) must have an adequate level of spoken English. Open enrolment: Get to know in-person our school! We will accompany you personally and answer any questions you may have about the school, our learning spaces and the different educational stages.	Admissions Submit an Inquiry: Complete the form at the bottom of the page so our admissions team can contact you. Schedule a Visit or Call: Book a visit to our campus or schedule a call with our team to learn more about our school and get your questions answered. Assessment and Requirements: Students from Year 4 onwards will be invited to English and CAT4 assessment at BCG; a non-refundable €30 admissions assessment fee applies. Secondary students will also need a reference letter from their current/previous school. Admission Confirmation: If the results are what is expected, your child's place will be reserved upon payment of the admission and matriculation fees. Enrollment Process: We will send further instructions to start submitting all required documents and complete the enrolment process.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting List: If no place is available, parents may place their child's name on the waiting list for the school. The school cannot guarantee when a place may become available. There is no appeal process for admission to the school. The decision of the principal is final.
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