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International Rural School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €7,980 - 8,580
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 51
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes

International Rural School is a British co-educational day school in Llinars del Vallès, Catalonia, teaching pupils from age 3 to 18. It is BSO-accredited and follows the English National Curriculum, providing EYFS, Primary and Secondary education with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels (with Bachillerato-Selectividad alignment). Core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, while foundation subjects include Art and Design, Citizenship, Computing, Design and Technology, Languages, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education. The school offers a balanced, broadly based curriculum inspired by Decroly, Dewey and Freinet, designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills alongside citizenship. Distinctive features include a vegetable garden for hands-on learning, homemade meals, a school bus, and monthly trips to museums and cultural sites. Music is an element explored through instruments, history and language. Classes are small (12–15 students per teacher) and learning occurs in classrooms, outdoors and through weekly outings; secondary students can undertake work experiences.

Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
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