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St. Patrick's English School

Spain, San Sebastián

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Basque
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 886
Type Co-educational
Opened 1976
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Spanish Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Basque
Typical class size 15
Strengths Trilingual Education, Academic Excellence, Music
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St. Patrick's English School is a state-subsidised cooperative school in San Sebastián (Donostia), Spain, founded in 1976. The trilingual school teaches in English, Spanish, and Basque (Euskera), with 86% of students achieving the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1) and 44% of Bachillerato students reaching C2 Proficiency level. The school achieves a 100% pass rate in university entrance examinations (Selectividad) over seven consecutive years, with an average score of 7.4. It has been ranked among Spain's top 100 schools, with family satisfaction rated 9.24/10. The school fields 17 sports teams, operates a music school teaching 13 instruments, and organises 14 international exchanges across four countries during a student's school career.

Calle Lanberri, 25, Aiete, 20009 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

The Essentials

St. Patrick's English School has 886 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Spanish, Basque.

Location
The school is at Calle Lanberri, 25, in the Aiete neighbourhood of Donostia-San Sebastián, in the Basque Country of northern Spain. San Sebastián is a coastal city near the French border with its own airport and rail connections.

Stages
Four stages: Early Childhood (Infantil), Primary (Primaria), Secondary (Secundaria/ESO), and Upper Secondary (Bachillerato). This covers the full Spanish educational pathway from age 3 to 18.

Type
St. Patrick's is a Concertado (state-subsidised) cooperative school, meaning it receives public funding while operating as a cooperative with family, student, and staff involvement in governance.

Country affiliation
A Spanish school with strong English and international connections. Teaching staff come from Ireland, the UK, and the USA. 14 international exchanges across 4 countries.

Bus service
Bus service operates from Irún, Errenteria, Oiartzun, Trintxerpe, and Lasarte.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
St. Patrick's operates as a cooperative with family, student, and staff participation in governance. As a Concertado school, it receives state subsidy while maintaining independent management.
Academics

St. Patrick's English School teaches Spanish Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the Spanish educational curriculum in a trilingual format. 86% of students achieve the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1), and 44% of Bachillerato students reach C2 Proficiency. Digital devices are provided to students from age 7, making it one of the first Basque Government-certified technology centres.

Exam Results
100% pass rate in the Selectividad (university entrance exam) for seven consecutive years, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10.

Higher Education Progression
100% Selectividad pass rate ensures all graduates can access university education. The average score of 7.4 provides competitive access to degree programmes.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
Family satisfaction is rated 9.24/10. Staff satisfaction is 9/10. Values education satisfaction is rated 8.40/10 by families.
Parent Experience

History
St. Patrick's was founded in 1976 in Donostia-San Sebastián. Over nearly 50 years, it has established a reputation for trilingual education and consistently high academic results.

Community
As a cooperative, families, students, and staff all participate in governance. Family satisfaction is rated 9.24/10 and the family-teacher relationship 8.59/10, reflecting a strong, collaborative community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The cooperative model means families have a formal role in school governance alongside students and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes 2,033 square metres of green space, 7,059 square metres of sports facilities, and a modern 240-person auditorium. Advanced technological infrastructure with digital devices from age 7.

Sports Facilities
7,059 square metres of sports facilities support 17 school and federated teams across multiple sports.

Academic Facilities
A modern 240-person auditorium and advanced technological infrastructure with digital devices for students from age 7.

Extra Curricular Facilities
17 school and federated sports teams. A music school teaching 13 instruments, with 3 instrumental ensembles and rock groups. 14 international exchanges and trips across 4 countries during a student's school career.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The music school teaches 13 instruments and runs 3 instrumental ensembles and rock groups. The 240-person auditorium hosts performances.

Cultural & Language
Trilingual education in English, Spanish, and Basque creates strong multilingual and multicultural competence. International teaching staff from Ireland, the UK, and the USA. 14 exchanges across 4 countries including Southampton, Liverpool, and Libourne (France).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
17 sports teams, both school and federated, provide competitive and recreational sport across multiple disciplines.
Languages

Language Provision
Trilingual instruction in English, Spanish, and Basque. 86% of students achieve Cambridge C1 (Advanced) in English. 44% of Bachillerato students reach C2 (Proficiency). International teaching staff from English-speaking countries support native-level language acquisition.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is trilingual, teaching in English, Spanish, and Basque (Euskera). This three-language model is embedded throughout all stages.
Reputation

Awards
Ranked among Spain's top 100 schools. Family satisfaction rating: 9.24/10.

Accreditations
Basque Government-certified technology centre (one of the first).
Cambridge Assessment centre.
Ranked among Spain's top 100 schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact the school at +34 943 215 997.
2. The school is a Concertado (state-subsidised) cooperative.
3. Open to students from Early Childhood through Bachillerato.
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