Spain, Barcelona
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Oak House School is a private, non-profit campus in Barcelona that offers British, local, and International Baccalaureate education to ages 3 to 18. The school follows the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with a tri-lingual approach across primary and secondary. Primary teaching is in English, Spanish and Catalan and aligns with English standards, preparing pupils for the Secondary's multilingual program. In the first year of ESO, a fourth language (French or German) enters, and coding becomes a fifth language. At age 16, students sit Cambridge IGCSE/ GCSE exams, with post-16 options including Bachillerato Nacional and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus comprises eight buildings with facilities: science laboratories, a technology room, music rooms, an arts area, an auditorium, and eco-conscious senior facilities opened in 2015. Enrichment includes Oracy, Debate and MUN, Duke of Edinburgh, and Work Experience alongside a sports, music, and STEM program.
Carrer de Sant Pere Claver, 12, 18, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Oak House School has 1,118 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Spanish.
Sant Pere Claver 12-18, 08017 Barcelona. The school is located in the Sarrià neighbourhood of Barcelona and sits next to the Collserola natural park, facing the Mediterranean.
Early Years (3-4 years); Primary School (5-11 years); Secondary School (12-16 years); Bachillerato + / International Baccalaureate (16-18 years).
Private, non-profit school in Barcelona offering British, local and International Baccalaureate education.
Inclusion & Wellbeing with a dedicated team; safeguarding; inclusive teaching; PSHE; exam accommodations and support for students with additional needs.
Spain
Annual tuition at Oak House School ranges from EUR 10,995 to EUR 14,495 for 2026/27.
Oak House School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Primary is taught in English, Spanish and Catalan; the primary curriculum covers sciences, computer science, history, geography, drama, arts, music, PSHE and physical education. It meets the English National Curriculum standards and prepares pupils to transition to the Secondary's tri-lingual system. Secondary is officially a Catalan school with a tri-lingual system; in 1st ESO a fourth language is introduced (French or German) and a fifth language is coding. The aim is to master English, Spanish and Catalan at native level, and at age 16 students sit Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE exams. Post-16 options include Bachillerato Nacional and the International Diploma Programme (IB). The Enriched Curriculum includes An Oracy School, Library & Literature, Mathematics; Arts (Music, Art, Drama); Duke of Edinburgh; CAS (for IB students); Debate and MUN; Work Experience.
IB Diploma Programme results 2024-2025: 44/45 points; 97% pass rate; average IB Diploma score 36 points; Diploma Subject Grade average 5.7/7. Bachillerato (2024-2025): 100% pass rate; average 7.21/10; 33% of students scored above 8/10; two students achieved 13.72/14 and 13.28/14; one student received the Premi Generalitat.
100% of Oak House School students go to Russell Group universities. Destinations include King's College London, Warwick, Bath and Manchester.
The Inclusion & Wellbeing team identifies students with exceptional abilities and provides opportunities to nurture their talents; exam accommodations are offered based on individual profiles.
The school provides online admissions. After submitting an application, a confirmation email is issued by the admissions department. Getting to know Oak House School includes online information sessions for each educational stage and group guided tours of the campus. Admissions Process: apply online; the admissions department will confirm whether a place is available or the application will be included on the waiting list. From Year 3 onwards, candidates take three entry tests (English, Spanish and Mathematics); tests can be completed online if the candidate lives abroad. A personal interview with the Inclusion & Wellbeing department occurs during the entry tests session. A formal offer follows a successful outcome to secure enrolment. Specific requirements for admissions include submitting academic reports and demonstrating knowledge of English and Spanish; good academic performance; commitment to studies; and a positive attitude toward learning. Booklets for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato/IB, and Inclusion & Wellbeing are available to read online.
If there are no places available, the admissions department confirms receipt of the application and the application is placed on the waiting list until a place becomes available.
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