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Taught languages Spanish, French, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
St. Patrick's International School is a British-curriculum school in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, teaching from Pre-Nursery through Secondary (ages 0–18). The school offers a British education with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, structured around Pre-Nursery and Early Years, Primary, and Secondary programs. A distinctive feature is total English immersion in a multilingual setting, with English language immersion enhanced by multilingual learning from the Pre-Nursery stage. The campus is housed in a renovated Catalan masía (Can Trias de Bes) and combines a natural environment with modern facilities, including classrooms equipped with technology and a large outdoor area for sports and outdoor learning. The school provides an ALN department and an English ALN team to support students with additional learning needs. A broad extracurricular program runs through lunch clubs and after-school activities, including music, dance, mindfulness, yoga, languages, and sports, reinforcing social-emotional development and independence. The school actively involves families too.
- The published monthly fee includes breakfast, lunch and snack; school supplies; one‑day excursions; psychology service; digital platform; language and co‑curricular lessons (Chinese, piano, dance, yoga, mindfulness, Spanish, Catalan, French); and curricular subjects according to the British Council.
Per‑term and per‑year equivalents (calculated example)
- The school publishes tuition as a monthly amount. The following per‑term and per‑year figures are calculated examples based on a 10‑month billing period (September–June) and a three‑term academic year; these per‑term and per‑year figures are derived from the school's published monthly fees by simple arithmetic and are shown here for budgeting purposes only. (This calculation method uses the typical Spanish school-year rhythm of classes running from September to June.)
- Pre‑Nursery / EYFS / Primary (published EUR 845 per month): - Example annual (calculated) = EUR 845 × 10 = EUR 8,450 per year. - Example per term (calculated) = EUR 8,450 ÷ 3 = EUR 2,816.67 per term. - Secondary (published EUR 910 per month): - Example annual (calculated) = EUR 910 × 10 = EUR 9,100 per year. - Example per term (calculated) = EUR 9,100 ÷ 3 = EUR 3,033.33 per term. - Swimming (Primary) (published EUR 38 per month): - Example annual (calculated) = EUR 38 × 10 = EUR 380 per year. - Example per term (calculated) = EUR 380 ÷ 3 = EUR 126.67 per term.
Boarding
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published; boarding is not listed as an offered service.
Refunds and cancellations
- No published refund or fee‑cancellation policy for tuition, inscription, reservation, insurance or other fees is available on the school's published fee pages. Parents should note that no explicit refund information is provided in the published fee schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms (published details and notes)
- Tuition is presented on the school's pages as a monthly charge by stage and as specific annual charges for reservation and insurance; the school also lists an annual reservation fee and annual insurance/accident charges. No full termly billing schedule (dates for invoice due‑dates, instalment options or late‑payment penalties) is published with the fee amounts.
Fee payment options
- The published fee pages do not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, online payment services, etc.). No payment‑method details are published alongside the fee schedule.
Summary for parents (concise)
- Inscription: Pre‑Nursery EUR 450; Early Years & Primary EUR 2,500. Monthly tuition: Primary stages EUR 845/month; Secondary EUR 910/month. Annual reservation and insurance charges apply (reservation EUR 350; medical EUR 175; accident EUR 375). Book packs and uniform items are additional and itemised on the school's uniform and book lists. No boarding fees, no published refund policy, and no published payment‑method details are shown in the school's public fee pages.
Academics
St. Patrick's International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
St. Patrick's International School follows the British Curriculum. It offers Pre-Nursery & Early Years (0–3 and 3–5 years), Primary (6–12 years), and Secondary (13–18 years), with Secondary education in process under an International Bachelor program. The Pre-Nursery & Early Years program is multilingual. The school emphasizes English-language immersion, aiming for total immersion in English while engaging with international programs.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is described as a family, with a cozy and stimulating environment where close relationships with children are fostered and families are invited to participate in their child's educational journey. All children are happy, well attended, and feel committed to the school's values within a family environment. The British Council has accepted St Patrick's International School as a British school, and the school follows the guidelines of the British government related to curriculum, regulations and internal organisation.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English with total immersion.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a cozy and stimulating environment that fosters close relationships with students and engages families in their child's educational journey. Children are supported to be happy and feel valued within a family setting.
FAQs
What age range does St. Patrick's International School serve?
The school serves children from Pre-Nursery through Secondary, ages 0 to 18. It is based in a renovated Catalan masia in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The British Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. Total English immersion starts from Pre-Nursery, with a multilingual approach adding Spanish, Catalan and French.
How much are the fees?
Monthly tuition is EUR 845 for Pre-Nursery through Primary and EUR 910 for Secondary. Inscription fees are EUR 450 for Pre-Nursery or EUR 2,500 for Early Years and Primary.
Where is the school located?
At Calle Major 37-39, Sant Joan Despi, 08970 Barcelona. The school is housed in a renovated Catalan masia (Can Trias de Bes) in a natural environment with a large garden.
How many students attend?
Approximately 198 students in a cosy, family-like environment. The school was founded by Head and Founder Gemma Izquierdo.
What languages are taught?
English immersion in Pre-Nursery and Early Years. Multilingual in Primary with English, Spanish, Catalan. Secondary adds French. Chinese and German are available as extracurricular options.
Are meals provided?
Yes. A healthy menu designed by a nutritionist uses locally sourced and ecological products. Summer and winter menus are published separately.
Is a uniform required?
Yes. Uniforms are required for all stages. Formal black shoes are mandatory and trainers are not allowed except on PE days.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Piano, swimming, dance, yoga, Chinese, German/French, mindfulness, cooking, drama, art and football. All activities are conducted in English except language classes.
Does the school have learning support?
Yes. An ALN (Additional Learning Needs) department and English Additional Learning department support students with special educational needs.
Is the school recognised by the British Council?
Yes. The British Council has accepted St Patrick's as a British school, following British government guidelines for curriculum, regulations and internal organisation.
