Obradoiro School

The Obradoiro International School is located in A Coruña, Spain. The main campus is at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190 - A Coruña. The site spans about 33,000 square metres and includes a covered heated swimming pool and a natural grass football pitch.

Infants (Nursery Immersion School) through Primary and Secondary education to the Baccalaureate, with the IB Continuum offered for ages 3–18. The Nursery Immersion School opens from September 2026 for 1º–3º Infantil (0–3 años) at a separate address nearby. The school provides Infants, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate, including the IB Continuum.

International school

Department of Psychopedagogical Guidance; tutoring and after-school reinforcement are available.

Spain

Madrugadores (early start) from 08:00; lunch is provided; three sports and cultural activities are offered; after-school reinforcement and activities are available; training sessions occur midday and 17:00–19:00.

Bus service is provided by Autocares Vazquez. Five morning buses operate at 09:00 and six afternoon buses operate at 17:00; Carballo and Ferrol routes use private transport; a special 18:10 service with three buses is available for after-school activities. Cualquier modificación de horario se comunica a las familias.

IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The languages of instruction are English and Spanish. More than 70% of teaching hours are delivered in English, and 92% of an official 25-hour school week is conducted in English. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated into the school, with orchestras and 17 instruments. The school has a bilingual curriculum that includes Artificial Intelligence and Financial Literacy.

ABAU 2024: 100% of the students presented passed. GET 2021 results were above the national average in reading, mathematics and science.

The school provides a university and career advisor to assist with university applications and career planning; the advisor is Fernando Vales Vázquez.

A broad range of sports and cultural activities supports talent development, including more than 17 sports and 10 cultural activities; the Conservatorio Profesional de Música offers orchestras and 17 instruments. We believe every child has their own talent.

The school places a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning through emotional intelligence. Primary students participate in an emotional expression workshop led by the theatre teacher. The school notes that emotions, knowledge, and motivation are interconnected, and that positive emotions support better cognitive outcomes. UNESCO's Delors pillars guide the approach, identifying learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together. Historically formal education has prioritized the first two pillars, but Obradoiro places great importance on emotional intelligence to prepare future adults. The IB continuum is used to support holistic development across intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical dimensions.

The school offers an Orientation Department providing academic, psychopedagogical, and professional guidance. Reinforcement and support classes are included in the tuition from Year 3 of Primary. Individualized sessions for Bachillerato are available. Staff includes professionals with experience in teaching students with special needs. The department supports students through assessments and targeted guidance to meet diverse learning needs.

The school hosts students from more than 20 nationalities. We offer study abroad programs ranging from two weeks to a full year, and exchanges with Canada and France. The languages taught during the school day include English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Galician. In Early Childhood Education, more than 70% of teaching hours are in English, with 92% of the official school day conducted in English. In Primary Education, more than 50% of teaching hours are in English, with 68% of the official school day conducted in English. In Compulsory Secondary Education, between 40% and 60% of subjects are taught in English.

Emotional intelligence is a central part of the school's approach to wellbeing. Pupils in Primary participate in an emotional expression workshop to develop communication and emotional skills. The school emphasizes that emotions, knowledge and motivation are linked, and that positive emotions support learning. It recognises the four UNESCO pillars of education and aims to develop students across physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical domains through the IB framework (PYP, MYP and DP). Emotional security is viewed as essential for confident public speaking and personal growth. Obradoiro Talks on health and wellbeing address digital health and nutrition, exploring how emotions influence eating and how technology habits affect sleep and social identity, with commitments to small positive daily changes.

The school appoints a Data Protection Officer (DPO): MASSLEY S.L. and has a privacy policy and a cookies policy. It provides on-site nursing for student health needs. The School also offers an Orientation Department delivering academic, psychopedagogical and professional guidance, supporting safeguarding and welfare. Privacy and data handling policies are in place to protect student information, and the orientation services are designed to support the safe and holistic development of pupils.

Schedule a guided visit and apply for admission to Colegio Obradoiro. Step 1: Contact — Communicate your interest by phone or by completing the admission form. Step 2: Visit — Arrange a guided tour to view our facilities. Step 3: Reserve — Finalize enrollment and reserve a place for the new school year. Use the admission form to be contacted. [Source: Admisiones page]

Financial information and discounts: Enrollment fee is €500. Annual fee includes psychopedagogical guidance, seat reservation, current course enrollment, private medical insurance (Adeslas), transport and outing admissions, and all required school materials. Personal devices provided: tablets up to year 2; Chromebooks from year 3. By level: Infant Education €769 x 10 months; Primary Education €855 x 10 months; Secondary Education 1st/2nd €886 x 10 months; Secondary Education 3rd/4th €919 x 10 months; Bachillerato €950 x 10 months; IB Diploma €1,088 x 10 months; Conservatorio enrollment €155. Discounts: Second child receives 10% off; Third and fourth child, inquire; 2% early payment discount for full course. AMPA (Parents' Association) fee: €90 per family per year; AMPA funds include a Social Fund that covers half the cost of schooling in the event of a parent's death; the school covers the remaining 50% until studies are completed. Special discounts apply for multi-child families. [Source: Tarifas 2025-2026 page]