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Curriculum SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Saint George's School – Girona is a private day school for pupils aged 1 to 18, on a 20,000 square metre campus near Girona. Founded in 1988, it has grown to about 700 students taught across three buildings: Infants, Primary/Secondary, and the Baccalaureate Building. The curriculum follows a British framework with SEN‑focused, bespoke approaches. English is the principal language of teaching and learning, with immersion from early years. In Primary, all subjects are taught in English, with Catalan, Spanish and French taught regularly. In Secondary, English immersion continues; in Years 3–4 some subjects are taught in Spanish or Catalan to aid higher education preparation, and French remains a second foreign language. Cambridge UCLES examinations are offered and the school hosts DELF certificates. The campus includes a library, ICT, music, art, technology rooms, science labs, an indoor pool and a gym, plus extensive outdoor spaces such as forests, gardens, an astro-turf football pitch and courts.
Saint George's School - Girona has 700 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Located in Fornells de la Selva, Girona, Spain. Address: C/ Josep Pla 4-6, Urbanització Fornells Park, 17458 Fornells de la Selva. The school sits in the Fornells Park urbanisation near the Girona area and is accessible by local roads.
Stages
Infants, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate
Type
Private school (day school)
Fees
Annual tuition at Saint George's School - Girona ranges from EUR 10,673 to EUR 13,422 for 2026/27.
Fees overview (academic year 2025–26)
One-off / entry fees - Entry (registration) fee: €1,960 for most entrants. For Baccalaureate entrants the one-off entry registration fee is €1,250. - Annual registration (re-enrolment) fee: €410 (charged annually).
Tuition and related recurring charges by year group - Nursery - Monthly tuition (paid as 10 monthly instalments, September–June): €899 per month (x10). - Materials: €266 total, paid in 3 termly instalments (materials per term ≈ €88.67). - Swimming (one-off): €415 (applies as shown for Nursery). - Annual total (tuition + materials + stated items): €10,203.
- Infants - Monthly tuition (x10): €905 per month. - Materials: €266 total, paid in 3 termly instalments (≈ €88.67 per term). - Annual total: €10,263.
- Primary - Monthly tuition (x10): €918 per month. - Materials: €289 total, paid in 3 termly instalments (≈ €96.33 per term). - Annual total: €10,462.
- ESO (lower secondary) - Monthly tuition (x10): €949 per month. - Materials: €299 total, paid in 3 termly instalments (≈ €99.67 per term). - Annual total: €10,802.
- Baccalaureate (1st year) - Monthly tuition (x10): €1,045 per month. - Materials: €299 total, paid in 3 termly instalments (≈ €99.67 per term). - Annual total: €11,762.
- Baccalaureate (2nd year) - Monthly tuition (x10): as listed for Baccalaureate (monthly figure shown applies to Baccalaureate). €1,045 is the published Baccalaureate monthly amount; annual total for 2nd year: €11,347.
How charges are billed and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced and collected as 10 monthly instalments, paid from September through June; each monthly instalment covers tuition and school meals. - Materials charges are invoiced in three termly instalments (one payment per term) and cover school materials, books, digital platform access and insurance. - The entry (one-off) registration fee is payable once on entry. The annual registration fee of €410 is charged each year.
Items explicitly not included in the published fees - Transport and the optional before/after school service. - Extras such as excursions, camps, additional secondary/Baccalaureate materials. - External exam fees (Cambridge, EOI, DELF) and similar certification costs.
Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school; therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other regular costs (uniform, sports kit, etc.) - School uniform is compulsory. Most uniform items are available at Hipercor‑Girona; the school track suit is supplied by the school. Parents should expect to purchase uniform pieces separately. Uniform items and requirements are listed in the school rules. - Incidental charges may apply for replacements, lost or destroyed school property and optional extras; these costs are charged as needed.
Refunds and fee reductions - No specific published refund policy, fee‑reduction schedule or automatic rebate policy is provided in the school's public fee documents and legal notice; details for withdrawals, cancellations or exceptional refunds are not specified in the published fee documents.
Payment methods and practical notes - The publicly published fee documents and school legal notice do not specify accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer details, direct-debit, or credit card acceptance) or the technical payment channels on which families can pay. Families should use the school's admissions or accounting contacts to confirm available payment methods and to arrange instalment agreements.
Brief note on items not published - The fee schedule above gives the published instalment structure, all headline amounts, what is included and what is explicitly excluded. The school's public documents do not publish (a) detailed term-by-term tuition invoices as separate fixed “term” amounts (tuition is presented as a 10-month instalment plan), (b) specific bank/IBAN or card payment instructions, or (c) an explicit written refund/cancellation policy in the public fee documents.
Academics
Saint George's School - Girona teaches SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
English is the principal language used in teaching and learning, with immersion into English where the class teacher is English. Infant Education uses linguistic immersion in English across most activities, with one Catalan language class. Primary Education teaches all subjects in English, with Spanish and Catalan taught three hours per week, and French introduced in the final Primary year. Secondary Education continues English immersion in the first cycle; in years 3 and 4 some subjects are taught in Spanish/Catalan to prepare for higher education, and French remains a second foreign language. Baccalaureate subjects in English include English language and literature; other subjects are taught in Spanish/Catalan, with Spanish and French continuing as language subjects. Plurilingual Projects include the European Youth Parliament; International Examinations include Cambridge UCLES exams (centered at the school) and DELF certificates for French at multiple levels.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places emotional development at the center of its education. The Psychology Department, formed by two psychologists and a speech therapist, provides personalized attention and coordinates with teachers to address pupils' needs. Emotional development is guided through personal guidelines developed in partnership with families. The school promotes values such as respect, tolerance and equality, and fosters empathy, conflict resolution and active citizenship through projects and charitable campaigns. Projects and cross-curricular activities promote teamwork, autonomy, responsibility and a healthy lifestyle. The overall approach supports social and emotional growth alongside academic learning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Psychology Department attends to pupils with special needs, with two psychologists and a speech therapist as permanent staff who respond to pupils referred by families or tutors. They establish diagnostic and detection protocols to identify needs early and coordinate with teachers for targeted academic support. Special needs pupils are attended to academically as soon as problems are detected. The Orientation and Diagnostic department provides a programme for gifted pupils. The school aims to tailor learning to individual needs to support each pupil's potential and success.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the principal language of teaching and learning, with immersion in English across the educational stages and class teachers who are native English speakers. Pupils study four languages: English, Catalan, Spanish, and French. In Infant Education immersion is used with one Catalan language class; Primary Education uses English for most subjects, with Spanish and Catalan taught three hours per week and French introduced from the final Primary year. In Secondary Education, some subjects are taught in English while others are taught in Spanish/Catalan, with French continuing as a foreign language. The school offers international language qualifications, including UCLES/English language certificates and DELF for French, with English language and literature taught in English at the Baccalaureate and other subjects in Spanish/Catalan.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Psychology Department and the emphasis on emotional development. A permanent team of psychologists and a speech therapist provides personalized attention and coordinates with teachers to address pupils' emotional and intellectual needs. Pupils are evaluated individually or in groups, with families and tutors involved in guidance and decision-making. The school promotes healthy working habits, teamwork, autonomy and responsibility, and fosters empathy, conflict resolution and resilience as part of everyday learning and life.
Safeguarding
The school provides an Ethics Channel to report concerns or misconduct; it is accessible 24/7 and allows confidential or anonymous reporting. Reports are handled by a designated administrator who oversees investigations, maintains confidentiality and protects data rights. Report details are managed in compliance with data protection regulations, and reporters have rights to access, rectify and delete information, with protections against retaliation. The process emphasizes prompt, fair and thorough handling of concerns to safeguard the school community.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Arrange an appointment: Prospective families arrange an appointment with the school by phone or via the contact form. The school can be reached at 972 47 60 65 - Ext.1. A meeting can be scheduled to discuss the English-language bilingual program and school offerings. A dedicated option to arrange an appointment is available on the site. 2. Open Day and information sessions: The school hosts Open Day events for admissions. A Batxillerat Open Day for the 2026-27 school year is scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM. It offers a guided visit of the Batxillerat program. Further information about upcoming Open Day events is available on the site.
FAQs
Where is Saint George's School - Girona located, and what is its campus like?
Saint George's is a day school on a 20,000 m² campus in Fornells de la Selva, near Girona, Spain. The site comprises three age-appropriate buildings and extensive outdoor spaces including a forest area, sandpit, football pitch on astro turf, basketball and volleyball courts, plus two dining rooms for pupils and staff.
What is the age range and the type of school?
The school serves students aged 1 to 18 and operates as a private, co‑educational day school founded in 1988. It emphasises an English‑led bilingual programme with immersive language across Infants, Primary and Baccalaureate.
What is the main language of instruction and how is the curriculum structured across stages?
English is the principal language of teaching. Infants have English immersion with one Catalan class; Primary teaches all subjects in English with weekly Spanish and Catalan and French introduced in the final Primary year. In Secondary, English immersion continues with some subjects in Spanish or Catalan in Years 3–4, French as a second foreign language, and in Baccalaureate English is used for language and literature while other subjects are taught in Spanish or Catalan.
What are the current tuition fees by level, and what is included in the price?
Fees are published as monthly instalments over 10 months, with sums varying by level (Nursery €899/month, Infants €905/month, Primary €918/month, ESO €949/month, Baccalaureate €1,045/month). Annual totals range roughly from €10,203 for Nursery to €11,762 for Baccalaureate Year 1, plus annual entry (€1,960) and re-enrolment (€410) fees; tuition also includes school meals, while materials and other items are billed separately.
What other costs should families expect beyond tuition and materials?
Not included in published fees are transport, before/after school care, excursions and additional secondary/Baccalaureate materials, external exam fees (Cambridge, DELF, etc.), and uniform-related items beyond what the school provides (the uniform is compulsory and most items are bought separately, with the track suit supplied by the school).
How do I apply to Saint George's School - Girona and what does the admissions process involve?
To apply you should arrange an appointment by phone (972 47 60 65 – Ext.1) or via the site's contact form, to discuss the bilingual English programme and offerings. The school holds Open Day events, including a Batxillerat Open Day for the 2026–27 year on March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM, for guided visits of the Batxillerat programme.
Are there scholarships or a waitlist for admission?
There is no published information on scholarships or waitlists in the available data.
What documents or payment arrangements are required, and how are fees billed?
Tuition is invoiced as 10 monthly instalments (September–June), covering tuition and school meals. Materials are billed in three termly instalments. Public details do not specify payment methods (bank transfer, card, etc.), so families should contact the admissions or accounting team to arrange payment options.
What is the academic curriculum like in terms of language and examination options?
The school offers Cambridge UCLES exams on site and DELF certificates for French at multiple levels. It also runs plurilingual projects, including the European Youth Parliament, as part of its international programme.
Do you have information on exam results or typical class sizes?
Exam results, student–teacher ratios, and typical class sizes are not provided in the available materials.
How is higher education preparation addressed at the school?
Higher education preparation is supported through the Baccalaureate pathway, with English-language and literature taught in English and university-oriented activities such as Batxillerat university‑orientation events and cross‑curricular projects that build skills like leadership and autonomy.
What facilities does the campus offer for academic work and study?
The campus includes a Library, an ICT room, Music room, Art rooms, a Technology room, a laboratory and multiple study/support rooms across three buildings (Infants, Primary/Secondary, and Baccalaureate). There are dining facilities and two dining rooms for pupils and staff.
What sports and outdoor facilities are available on site?
Outdoor facilities include an astro-turf football pitch, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and extensive outdoor zones; there is also an indoor swimming pool with changing rooms and a gym with changing rooms, plus a playground, forested areas and a sandpit.
Are there dedicated spaces for Arts, Music, Technology and Science?
Yes. The campus features dedicated rooms for art, music, ICT, and technology, plus laboratories and a library to support cross‑curricular projects and practical STEAM work.
What kinds of clubs or projects do students participate in beyond the classroom?
Students engage in cross‑curricular projects including Programming, Robotics and STEAM, and participate in plurilingual and cultural activities such as the European Youth Parliament. The school also runs charity campaigns and nature/ecology activities.
How does the school foster leadership and social responsibility?
Projects emphasise leadership, teamwork, autonomy and responsibility, with a focus on entrepreneurship and practical skills. The school encourages active citizenship through social campaigns and community service projects.
How does Saint George's support students with SEN and EAL needs?
The Psychology Department, comprising two psychologists and a speech therapist, provides diagnostic work, targeted academic support and early identification of needs, coordinating with teachers. EAL is supported by English as the principal language of instruction and by a multilingual programme that includes four languages.
What mental wellbeing and safeguarding provisions are in place for students?
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Psychology Department with individualized or group support, and families are involved in guidance decisions. Safety is safeguarded through an Ethics Channel available 24/7 for confidential reporting, with investigations conducted in line with data protection regulations.
How is pupil wellbeing monitored and communicated to families?
Pupils are evaluated individually or in groups, with families and tutors involved in guidance and decision‑making, ensuring ongoing communication about wellbeing and progress.
Is boarding available at Saint George's School - Girona?
No boarding provision is listed; the school is a day school only.
