Spain, Barcelona
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Located in Spain, Kensington School offers the British Curriculum, EYFS, Edexcel IGCSE and A Level courses. Founded in 1966, it is one of the oldest British curriculum schools and operates on a purpose-built site opened in 1988. The campus spans four floors, with a Junior School on the first floor and Senior School classrooms and a library on the second; ground floor houses a gymnasium, a theatre area, a dining hall, an ICT suite and administration offices. Science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are on the third floor; A Level Art studio supports visual arts, alongside SEND spaces and a relaxation room for Sixth Form. The school teaches the National British Curriculum with small modifications for the international context. Catalan is taught from Form 1 to Form 5; launched in 2023 with four native teachers. External iGCSE/GCSE exams at 16; sixth form offers two-year A Levels and university guidance.