Kensington School Barcelona vs Richmond International School

	K Kensington School Barcelona Barcelona, Spain	R Richmond International School Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,647 - 18,513	Fees / year €13,100
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 260	Pupils 163
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1966	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location The school is located at 14-16 Rambla del Garraf, Sant Pere de Ribes, 08810 Catalunya, Spain. It sits in the Sant Pere de Ribes area in the Barcelona region and is well-connected with good transport links. A Google Maps directions link is available on the contact page.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Junior School; Senior School; Sixth Form	Stages Nursery to Year 13.
School type	School type The school offers the British Curriculum.	School type International multilingual school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Many nationalities are represented, mainly European, including the United Kingdom and Spain; other nationalities include France, Lithuania, Russia, Poland, Latvia, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. There are also students from China, the United States, and South America. The main language of instruction is English, and most classes are taught in English.
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.	Additional learning support The school is fully inclusive, with personalized attention to each student and education grounded in values.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows a British curriculum.	Country affiliation Authorized to offer British education to students of all nationalities; NABSS member.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day runs from 8:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - The school does not publish a fixed public application or registration fee schedule. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Richmond International School does not make a detailed fee schedule (per year group, per term) publicly available. Published fee tables for specific year groups are not provided. - Independent press and school-directory summaries give ballpark figures used by parents and local guides: reported monthly fees in media coverage have been described in the region of approximately EUR 750 to EUR 1,100 per month; an average annual tuition figure is reported around EUR 13,100 in third‑party listings. These figures are estimates reported externally and do not replace a formal fee schedule from the school. Billing schedule and payment terms - A published billing schedule (for example: annual, per-term, or monthly instalments), payment deadlines, and standard contractual payment terms for tuition are not publicly posted. The school's formal policies address complaints and finance-related matters but do not set out a public timetable of fee instalments. Boarding fees (if applicable) - There is no published indication that Richmond International School operates boarding accommodation. The school is described as providing Early Years through Year 13 education (day provision). No boarding fees are listed. Other costs and fees (uniform, materials, extras) - The school operates a uniform shop with itemised prices for uniform pieces. Examples of current listed retail prices are: - Polo shirt: EUR 21.59. - Blazer (americana): EUR 39.95. - Bermuda shorts: EUR 42.99; blouse: EUR 12.99; jumper: EUR 49.19; sports trousers: EUR 17.59; full‑length uniform trousers: EUR 39.99. - The school runs educational trips and excursions as part of its programme; associated trip costs and charges for extra‑curricular activities, school meals (lunch/food service), transport, special programmes, exam fees, or learning resources are not published as a consolidated fees list. Additional charges for trips, meals and activities are customary but specific amounts are not made public. Refund information - There is no publicly posted, itemised refund policy for tuition and enrolment fees. The school's published complaints policy addresses dispute procedures but does not present a public fee‑refund schedule. Any refund rules would be set out in the school's admission/enrolment contract rather than in a public fee table. Fee payment options - Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are not published in a public fees or admissions schedule. Parents should expect standard methods used by private schools, but the school has not posted a public list of payment options. Summary for parents - Richmond International School does not publish a full, public fee schedule broken down by year group and term. Published public information includes uniform item prices in the school shop and external estimates of typical tuition ranges used in local guidance and directories. For precise, student‑specific tuition and contractual billing details, the school provides formal figures directly through its admissions and enrolment process rather than in a public fee table.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details We are a multilingual international school in Barcelona. The school emphasizes personalized attention to each student, values-based education, and academic excellence with a creative approach to learning. The curriculum reflects British values and uses the latest technologies, while actively promoting multilingualism in several languages. It aims to prepare students to contribute meaningfully to society as leaders in an increasingly complex world. The program fosters excellence across science, technology, the arts, sports, and music, and supports belonging within the school community.
Student teacher ratio	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.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression Graduates from the 2021-2022 cohort are pursuing degrees at universities in Spain and across Europe, including Moscow State Institute of International Relations (International Business & Finance), University of Groningen (Artificial Intelligence), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Medicine), Esade (Bachelor of Business Administration), Utrecht University (Business), Universitat de Barcelona (Architecture), and Rubika Montreal (Animation).
Gifted and talented	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.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Schedule a visit. You can schedule a visit from the 'Schedule a visit' tab in the top menu. The visit marks the beginning of the admissions process. A personal interview and an English language assessment follow the visit. 2. Personal interview. During the visit to the center, we will conduct an interview with you and your child to ensure we are the right school for your child. The interview takes place during the visit. This step is part of the admissions process. 3. English language assessment. We will perform an English language proficiency assessment. The assessment is not conducted in Nursery, and it is not required if the student can already demonstrate proficiency. 4. Admission application. Once the three preceding steps are completed you may submit the admission application to Richmond. The application form can be in Spanish or in English. 5. Enrollment. When you receive the acceptance confirmation by email, your child may sit the entrance tests for their stage if required. After passing the tests, you must fill out the admission form. You will receive by email all the documents required to finalize your child's enrollment.
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Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting list may be joined when a year group is full and the applicant has satisfied the entry requirements.	Waitlist —
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