Spain, Barcelona
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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.
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.
The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) is a British international day school in La Garriga, Barcelona, educating children aged 3 to 18. It follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Early Years through A-Levels, with GCSE around age 16 and a two-year A-Level programme preparing students for university. Early Years Foundation Stage begins in Reception (3–5 years); Primary is Key Stage 1 and Secondary runs from Key Stage 3 to 4. The school operates across four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—serving Nursery to Year 13, with a play area and a park with a football field and basketball hoops for older students. ISCAT emphasizes small class sizes for personalised learning and offers Forest School outdoor sessions. The school holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold Award status and runs a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award programme for secondary students. An after‑school programme and a multicultural environment complete offering.