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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
San Fernando School in Avilés, Spain, is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside a bilingual English–Castilian framework. Serving ages 0 to 18, the private, subsidized (concertado) school emphasizes language development, inquiry-based learning, and adherence to the IB learner profile. The campus blends a long history (established 1941) with modern facilities: science laboratories, a greenhouse and Nature Classroom, an outdoor Nature Area, and a climate-emphasis project that links learning with entrepreneurial activity. It operates as an Official Cambridge Examination Center and prepares students for Cambridge English and DELF exams. A robust sports program includes about 180 players across 19 teams, and the school is a Google Reference School throughout curricula. Extracurriculars include Chess, Modern Dance and Robotix; core arts and language activities feature a bilingual program, Cambridge English courses, and language exchanges. The school fosters inquiry, collaboration and growth.
Av. San Agustín, s/n, 33400 Avilés, Asturias, Spain
The Essentials
San Fernando School has 1,590 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Spanish, English.
Location
The school is located in Avilés, Asturias, Spain. It is described as an IB World School. It is private, subsidized (concertado) and bilingual. It offers education from early years through Bachillerato.
Stages
Education Infantil (from age 3; English from age 2) through Educación Primaria, E.S.O. and Bachillerato, with International Baccalaureate programs at each stage. The Primary and Secondary programs include bilingual instruction with Cambridge University, and there is a Cambridge University examination center on site.
Type
Private, subsidized (concertado) and bilingual.
Country affiliation
Spain
School day structure
Opening hours run from 7:30 to 19:00 (September to July).
Bus service
A school transport service, organized by the Fundación Docente San Fernando, is available for students who need it. Infant and Primary buses have an adult supervisor on board. Routes include Pravia, Piedras Blancas, Salinas, Coto Carcedo, Los Balagares, Las Vegas, Villalegre, Candás, Luanco and Avilés centro; contact 985 565 745 to arrange the line that suits you.
Fees
Application fees - No published application or enrollment fee amounts are listed on the school's public admissions information.
Tuition fees (by year group / per term) - The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly accessible admissions or general information pages. No specific per-term or per-year tuition figures are available in the school's public materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Ancillary services (for example, occasional use of the school's catering service) are invoiced and appear on the monthly receipt issued at the end of the month. The school states that the cost of such services managed by the Fundación San Fernando is billed on the monthly receipt. - The site indicates that some service charges (meals, extracurriculars, transport when provided) are managed and billed as separate items rather than embedded in a publicly posted tuition table.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not offered; the school describes daily schedules and provision of day services (early morning care, full-day hours for infant education, on-site catering) and does not list any residential or boarding provision or boarding fees.
Other costs and fees - School meals: Menus are published as documents and the catering is run from the school's kitchens; the school confirms the meal service is charged and invoiced monthly, but no per-meal or per-month price is published publicly. - School books and digital licences: The school uses a digital-books platform (Savia/SM) and provides guidance for digital-book licences; costs for licences or printed books are not listed as specific monetary amounts in the public documents. - Uniform: A uniform policy and uniform information page exists, but no public price list for uniform items is published. - Transport: A transport service description is published (school transport information page) but no published fare schedule or per-route cost is posted. - Extracurricular activities: Activities are listed and described; the school indicates activity services carry fees that are billed, but specific monthly or per-activity prices are not published.
Refund information - No public fee-refund policy or specific refund amounts/conditions for tuition, enrolment, or ancillary services is published on the school's publicly accessible pages.
Fee payment options - The publicly accessible pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer) or detailed payment instructions for tuition. Ancillary services are described as invoiced on the monthly receipt, but the specific payment channels are not published openly.
Summary of availability of monetary figures - The school publishes descriptions of services (admissions process, catering/menus, transport, uniform and digital-book procedures) and states how some services are invoiced, but it does not publish application fees, per-term or per-year tuition amounts, boarding fees (not applicable), uniform price lists, transport fares, or a public refund policy on its publicly accessible pages. The public materials that are available and referenced above were used to compile the service-level billing statements in this overview.
Academics
San Fernando School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It is private, semi-private (concertado) and bilingual, serving students from pre-school to high school. The educational project emphasizes high academic levels, development of languages and multiple intelligences, and follows the IB learner profile to guide student learning.
Higher Education Progression
The school trains students from 4 months of age until their access to the University, preparing them for university admission.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Early Childhood Education aims to contribute to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of children. The Primary School Programme (PEP) is for students aged 3 to 12 and focuses on the holistic development of the child and their capacity for inquiry and discovery inside and outside the classroom. The school offers a wide range of sports and activities to support student development. The school is an IB World School, private and bilingual, educating students from Kindergarten to High School.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a bilingual curriculum. The Bilingual Program is implemented across all Primary and Secondary Education; in Early Childhood, the youngest already receive English classes. At the end of Primary and Secondary education, students receive a Certificate of Participation in the Bilingual Program. Cambridge English for Schools is integrated into the curriculum, and the School is a Cambridge Official Exam Centre, offering Cambridge exams on site at Starters, Movers, Flyers, PET, First Certificate, and Advanced English. The San Fernando Foundation enables ESO and Bachillerato students to prepare for Cambridge exams in the afternoons at no extra cost. The school also offers DELF preparation through an Alliance Française partnership.
Admissions
Admissions
The School San Fernando is a Concerted Center from Early Childhood Education 3 years to 4th of ESO. Read this website carefully: you will find detailed information about the Educational Project, the values defined in the Student Profile, and the teaching methodology used by the staff as a center belonging to the International Baccalaureate Organization. To join the School's Educational Community San Fernando, follow these steps: Read this website carefully; you will find detailed information about the Educational Project, the wide range of extracurricular activities, complementary services and educational and sports facilities. Contact us: fill in the form below and, when possible, visit us. Do not wait for deadlines set by the Administration to know the school where your children will study. At present we cannot carry out the Open Days organized at the College. Submit the Admission application: We are a Concerted Center from Early Childhood Education 3 years to 4th of ESO. It is necessary to abide by the terms and requirements established by the Administration and which can be found below in the Student Admission Procedure section. Carmen Bueno is Academic Director. Admissions information: Fill in the form and we will contact you to inform you of the availability of places and the process to follow to formalize the registration. Note: The Form will open in a new tab. Procedure for admission of students: Levels not agreed: Infant Education 0 to 2 years and Baccalaureate. Conduct an interview by calling the telephone 985 565 745, or through the previous contact form. In this personal interview we will inform you of the availability of places, general and particular aspects of the schooling of your daughter or son, the necessary documentation and deadlines. Likewise, we will inform you about the Educational Project, rules of coexistence, school activities, complementary and extracurricular activities, and those aspects related to school life in the Center. Admissions during the school year: In non-concerted levels can request a place at any time throughout the school year, informing previously if there is availability of a place in the Center for the course that is requested. Agreed levels: Infant Education 3 to 5 years, Primary Education and ESO. The admission of students to agreed levels is carried out according to the regulations that regulate it. Two moments are differentiated in the admission process: Transfer and admission of students throughout the course; Admissions for the next school year. In both situations we advise you to arrange an interview by calling the telephone 985 565 745, or through the previous contact form, interview in which we will inform you and advise you on all aspects related to the admission of your children to the School. Notes: The students of 2 years, in their step to the level agreed of Infantile Education of 3 years, are subject to the procedure of admission of students fixed by the Educational Administration. Students already enrolled in the Center at agreed levels must not submit to the official procedure for admitting students.
Scholarships
The Amancio Ortega Foundation scholarships have been awarded to San Fernando School students to study abroad for the first year of Bachillerato in centers in the United States or Canada. For example, Lucía Cerezo and Patricia Pérez, fourº de ESO, were among the Foundation's beneficiaries to follow the 1º Bachillerato in the United States or Canada; they were selected from more than 9,700 applicants nationwide for 500 scholarships. Iria Cuesta, a fourº ESO A student, was selected among the approximately 600 students nationwide to study in the United States or Canada and will travel to the Canadian province of Ontario to study there. These cases were reported by the school in 2018 and 2019.
FAQs
What age range does San Fernando School serve?
San Fernando School serves students from age 0 to 18, covering early childhood education through Bachillerato. It is one of the longest-established schools in Aviles, dating back to 1941.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme alongside a bilingual English-Spanish framework following the Spanish national curriculum.
Is the school private or public?
San Fernando is a private, subsidised school (concertado) from Early Childhood Education to 4th of ESO. Bachillerato is private. This structure keeps fees accessible for many families.
How large is the school?
The school has approximately 1,645 students. It is one of the largest schools in Aviles and has grown significantly since its founding in 1941 with just 50 students.
What languages does the school offer?
The school runs a bilingual English-Spanish programme across all stages. English begins in Early Childhood, and the school is an Official Cambridge Examination Centre offering Cambridge exams at multiple levels.
What sports facilities are available?
The school has three indoor basketball courts and three outdoor courts. Basketball is a major strength, with about 180 players across 19 teams. The senior men's team competes in the National League.
Are there science laboratories?
Yes. Biology, Physics and Chemistry laboratories are available where secondary students practise weekly. Diploma Programme students carry out independent investigations using advanced materials.
Is there a bus service?
Yes. The Fundacion Docente San Fernando organises school transport with adult supervisors on infant and primary buses. Routes cover Pravia, Piedras Blancas and surrounding areas.
What are the school hours?
The school is open from 7:30am to 7:00pm, September to July. This extended schedule accommodates early drop-off, school hours and after-school activities.
Does the school offer immersion programmes for foreign students?
Yes. Linguistic and cultural immersion is available for foreign students aged 12 to 18 who wish to study for a term, semester or full year in Spain, with daily Spanish language sessions.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Activities include Art and Creative Development, Robotix for primary students, basketball across 19 teams, soccer, judo, paddle, tennis, and sports initiation for younger children.
When was the school founded?
San Fernando School began classes on October 13, 1941 with 50 students in a colonial-style house on Calle de la Magdalena in Aviles. It has operated continuously for over 80 years.
Is there a parent association?
Yes. The AMPA (Asociacion de Madres y Padres de Alumnos) has been active since 1976 and supports school initiatives and community engagement.
