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Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, French
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Socrates Educa International School is a boarding and day community in Spain serving learners from ages 1 to 18, with on-site residences, host-family options and sports academies. The school offers Cambridge Primary, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the American Curriculum and the Japanese Curriculum, with progression from P1 to national and international qualifications. Robotics, programming and laboratory work are embedded in teaching, with emphasis on regular discussions, group projects and presentations. Founded as a civic, non-profit initiative, the Socrates Educa Foundation was established in 2007 and opened in 2012. The campus spans 30,000 m2 with over 8,000 m2 of facilities, including laboratories, libraries, a Forum and flexible classrooms. Sustainable features include rainwater irrigation, solar energy and wind power. Outdoor sports cover 3,100 m2, with a multipurpose hall and swimming. The environment is multilingual, with English immersion and Catalan, Spanish and Chinese. Cambridge accreditation as trainer and examiner supports the academic programme.
Carrer Salvador Espriu, s/n, 43840, Tarragona, Spain
The Essentials
Socrates Educa International School has 268 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Salou, Tarragona, Spain. Salvador Espriu s/n, 43840 Salou - Tarragona
Stages
Nursery and Preschool; Primary; ESO; Baccalaureate; Online School
Type
Boarding school with on-site residence and host-family options; sports academies
Pupil Nationality Mix
Multicultural and multilingual environment with families and students from around the world.
Additional learning support
Support programmes for students requiring extra monitoring; a welcome classroom; intensive refresher courses for foreign/new students; extracurricular support
Country affiliation
Spain
Bus service
Bus routes cover a large area; contracts available per day or per month; buses have supervisors; real-time tracking via BatOnRoute
Fees
Annual tuition at Socrates Educa International School ranges from up to EUR 4,500 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- No fixed one‑time application, registration, or enrollment fee amount is published on the school's public admission pages; the admissions process is described but no numeric application fee is shown.
Tuition fees by year group (per payment and annual equivalent where published)
- General model: Tuition is age‑adapted and billed in 10 equal payments across the school year.
- Nursery and Preschool (published starting point): €450 per payment; billed in 10 equal payments (annual equivalent: €4,500).
- Primary, Secondary (ESO) and Baccalaureate (BAT / IB / BAT+IB): Fees increase progressively with age and vary depending on whether a student follows the local BAT diploma, the IB diploma, or a dual BAT+IB pathway. The school does not publish a detailed per‑grade numeric schedule for primary, secondary, or baccalaureate tuition on its public pages.
- Per‑term note: The school uses 10 equal payments rather than a traditional termly billing schedule; therefore there is no publicly posted traditional ‘‘per term'' table of fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: Tuition is charged in 10 equal payments over the academic year.
- Admissions/registration timing: Enrollment and the admission process are open year‑round from P1 to Baccalaureate; details of documentation and the admission workflow are provided but specific payment‑term contract wording is not published on the public pages.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding options: The school offers two accommodation options (student residence and host families) and two programme formats (Full‑Time Boarding and Weekly Boarding). For students aged 12 and above the residence programme can be booked termly, half a school year, or for the full school year.
- Published boarding fees: No specific boarding fee amounts, price tables, or standard boarding packages with prices are published on the boarding pages.
Other costs and optional services
- Material and books: Identified as a one‑off payment per academic year (amount not published).
- Excursions and trips: Approximately three excursions per academic year are noted; end‑of‑year camps and exchange trips occur for some year groups (amounts vary by programme and age).
- Optional services with separate rates: Transport (school bus), canteen, extracurricular activities, and reception/extended care are available as optional services with flexible rates (specific prices are not published).
- Uniforms: Uniform is compulsory from P1 to 4th year of ESO and is sold through the school store (uniform costs are not published).
- Included items: The school states that many curricular and value‑added activities (for example, swimming, a specialised reading/writing programme, coding/robotics training, and certain support services) are included within tuition at different ages; specific line‑item cost breakdowns for these inclusions are not published.
Refund information
- No explicit public refund or fee‑cancellation policy is published in the school's public fee or registration pages. There is no posted numeric refund table or published terms for fee refunds on the publicly accessible pages.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or direct debit) in a published fees section. The homepage contains an "Access to Alexia" parent portal link for family and administrative access.
Summary of publicly available fee information and limits of published detail
- Publicly published facts: The school publishes the billing model (10 equal payments) and the Nursery/Preschool starting point of €450 per payment. It confirms that fees rise with age and vary by diploma pathway and that a set of optional services and occasional one‑off costs exist.
- Publicly unpublished facts: The school does not publish a detailed, line‑by‑line numeric fee schedule by specific year group (primary grades, ESO grades, or baccalaureate years), no published amounts for boarding, no explicit published application/registration fee amounts, no published refund/cancellation policy with figures, and no published list of accepted payment methods on its public pages.
Academics
Socrates Educa International School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Comprehensive training from P1 to national and international baccalaureate. The school offers National Baccalaureate (LOE), Scientific Baccalaureate, and Social Baccalaureate; it can combine the LOE with the International Baccalaureate or offer the International Baccalaureate exclusively. Robotics, programming and laboratory practices are common activities, and the school emphasizes discussions, group projects and presentations.
Higher Education Progression
Students achieve grades enabling them to choose the university or course they want; enrolment in universities worldwide is noted, and university entrance exams are part of progression.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
From P1 to P5, students are totally immersed in English, living the language rather than studying it. Catalan and Spanish are priorities and are introduced in primary school. A fourth language, Chinese, is taught to broaden linguistic fluency. A multicultural environment supports language learning with a large team of teachers, including native speakers and educators with international experience. The school is accredited as a trainer and examiner by the University of Cambridge.
Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing by maintaining routines and opportunities for activity and peer connection, even during disruptions. This helps preserve student wellbeing alongside academic progress.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Attend an information session or presentation/open days. The school invites you to visit the school to see firsthand everything your children can enjoy while attending the Socrates Educa International School. Presentation days and open days are held, and virtual interviews and personalised visits are offered for those who cannot visit in person.
2. Following the information session and after filling out a short questionnaire, the admission process begins. You will be able to enroll after this step. The school will share and list all the signed documentation you need to submit. Admission becomes effective once approved by the Enrolment Committee.
3. The registration process is open all year round, from P1 to BAT/IB. You can also fill out the Visit Form to request a visit/interview. This provides flexibility for families.
4. You can also fill out the Visit Form to request a visit/interview. It enables you to arrange a visit or interview. This option is available for families seeking a personal introduction before enrolling. The registration process is open year-round.
Scholarships
The school has a scholarships and grants programme. It includes grants for specific situations and needs, discounts for large families, and for families facing difficulties. Scholarships and awards are given annually to students who excel in specific fields based on merit and effort, and are also awarded to teaching staff. For more information, contact the school secretary or review the attached letter.
FAQs
What age range does Socrates Educa serve?
The school serves learners from age 1 to 18, covering Nursery, Preschool, Primary, ESO, Baccalaureate and an Online School option. Day and boarding are available.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Cambridge Primary, IB Diploma, American Curriculum and Japanese Curriculum are offered. National and Scientific/Social Baccalaureate options allow for combined Spanish and international pathways.
Is boarding available?
Yes. Full-time boarding (Monday to Sunday) and weekly boarding (Monday to Friday) are offered in student residences or with host families. Programme durations range from one term to a full year.
What languages are taught?
English immersion from P1 to P5, with Catalan and Spanish introduced in primary. Chinese is taught as a fourth language. The school aims for fluency in four languages.
What are the campus facilities like?
30,000 square metres of grounds with over 8,000 square metres of facilities. Includes classrooms, gym, library, music laboratory, swimming pool, 3,100 square metre outdoor sports area and a multipurpose Sports Hall.
How much are the fees?
Nursery and Preschool start at EUR 450 per month in 10 payments. Tuition is age-adapted. The school does not publish detailed per-year-group fees publicly. Maximum listed fee is EUR 4,500.
Is the school a non-profit?
Yes. The Socrates Educa Foundation is a private non-profit organisation that owns and governs the school. It was launched as a civic initiative.
Is there a bus service?
Yes. Bus routes cover a large area with per-day or per-month contracts. Buses have supervisors and real-time tracking via BatOnRoute.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Music, Sport, Language and Talent, STEM and Lab, and Art experiences. Activities run midday and after school for ages 3 to 18 and are open to external students and families.
How many students attend?
Around 268 students on a campus designed to hold up to 1,200, giving ample space for growth and small-group learning.
Is a uniform required?
Yes. P1 to P3 wear tracksuits, P4 to 4th ESO wear the official uniform, and Baccalaureate students may wear regular clothes with a respectful dress code.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. The school has a scholarships and grants programme with support for specific situations, discounts for large families and families facing difficulties.
