Spain, Barcelona
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St Peter's School Barcelona is an IB Continuum school delivering the IB across Nursery to Diploma in English. Pre-IB (ages 1–3) leads to PYP (3–11), MYP (11–16) and DP (16–18). Learning is inquiry‑ and concept‑based with a multilingual approach: English as the main language, with Spanish and Catalan integrated and French included. In Spain, the IB Diploma is recognized by the Ministry of Education for university access, and the school supports converting IB results for universities when required. Founded in 1964, St Peter's was Barcelona's first international school to adopt English as a primary language and to embrace coeducation. It is the only Barcelona school authorised to offer the full IB Continuum in English across Nursery to Diploma. Facilities include science labs (Lab06, Science Labs, Tech Lab), libraries, a nurse room, play spaces, a theatre, dining room, and sports courts. Afterschool Hub offers Thinkers Hub, Creative Hub and Language Hub.
Carrer d'Eduard Toldrà, 18, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
St. Peter's School Barcelona has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.
The school is located at Eduard Toldrà, 18, 08034 Barcelona, Spain. It is in the city of Barcelona. A safe and dependable bus service operates in partnership with Alianza Travi, with stops across Barcelona city, Sant Cugat and Castelldefels. The service is available from 2 years old, with supervisors on board.
Nursery; Primary Years Program; Middle Years Program; Diploma Program.
The school is an international IB Continuum school. It offers the IB programs in English across Nursery to Diploma.
The Wellbeing Department provides psycho-pedagogical support to pupils, tailoring individual plans and coordinating with teachers and families. It supports emotional well-being, mental health and academic progress. Language Reception offers targeted language support for students who do not have a good knowledge of Spanish, Catalan or English in their first year, helping them join the regular groups.
The School Bus service is run by Alianza Travi and covers the city of Barcelona, Sant Cugat, and Castelldefels. The service is offered from 2 years old onwards, with supervisors on board. Alianza Travi will examine itineraries before the start of each school year to create the finest service for families.
Annual tuition at St. Peter's School Barcelona ranges from EUR 11,250 to EUR 22,250 for 2026/27.
St. Peter's School Barcelona teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.
St PETER'S offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum in English from ages 1 to 18, including Pre-IB (ages 1–3), Primary Years Programme (PYP, 3–11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, 11–16), and Diploma Programme (DP, 16–18). The DP is structured around six subject groups and three core components, including Theory of Knowledge, and the Continuum is taught through inquiry-based and concept-based learning with a multilingual approach (English as the main language of instruction; Spanish and Catalan integrated; French also included). In Spain, the IB Diploma is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education as a pathway to university access, and the school provides guidance on converting IB results for Spanish universities when required. The IB Continuum is designed as a coherent pathway from age 1 to 18, beginning with Pre-IB and flowing into PYP, MYP, and DP. The school is the only authorized Barcelona school to offer the IB Continuum in English across all stages.
In the most recent IB Diploma examination session, the average score was 35.3 points out of 45, the highest score was 44 out of 45, and the pass rate was 100%. Additionally, 75% of students achieved two or more points from the Core components, and 28% were awarded a bilingual diploma; the cohort consisted of 40 students.
Graduates are admitted to leading universities in Spain and internationally, including Universitat de Barcelona, ESADE Business School, IE University, IQS, La Salle, and, internationally, McGill University, University of Toronto, University of York, King's College London, and other top institutions as listed in the school's university acceptances documentation.
The Wellbeing Department provides psycho-pedagogical support to pupils, tailoring individual plans for those who may need it, and making referrals to trusted external services when deemed necessary. In coordination with the Heads of each stage and the school's team of teachers, the department cares for the emotional well-being, mental health and academic progress of our students. It is a priority to support our students, helping them develop as individuals, taking into account their individual educational needs. Begoña Vilar coordinates the Wellbeing Department, leading follow-up of the students in collaboration with the whole team of teachers and families. .
Psycho-pedagogical support is provided and individual plans are tailored for pupils who may need it, with referrals to trusted external services when necessary. Language Support offers special tuition in smaller groups for students who do not have a high level of Spanish, Catalan or English on arrival, enabling access to regular classes. Learning Support for Language differentiates activities in coordination with the Support Centre, which may provide learning plans and additional support in class or by withdrawing students or groups as required. .
The main language of instruction is English, but Spanish, Catalan and French are taught as additional languages. Chinese is taught as an extracurricular language. Students arriving with lower levels of Spanish, Catalan or English receive special tuition in smaller groups to prepare them for regular classes. .
The Wellbeing Department provides psycho-pedagogical support to pupils, focusing on emotional well-being and mental health as part of the school's overall support for academic progress. It coordinates with the Heads of each stage and the teaching team to monitor and support students. Begoña Vilar coordinates the Wellbeing Department and leads follow-up with families and teachers. .
Prevention of Bullying is a priority at St Peter's School. There is a zero-tolerance anti-bullying policy and any member of the school community can report suspected bullying via an anonymous form. The Safe and Supportive Environment Policy outlines the anti-bullying protocol, and all reported cases are investigated carefully and confidentially. .
The school has a policy of continuous enrolment, accepting applications and enrolling students throughout the year depending on available seats and the applicant profile. In February and March, the school holds in-person and virtual Open Days. For September admissions, apply by February. The three phases of the admissions procedure are: 1. Personal Interview with the family, where the admissions team interviews the family and student candidate to explain the school philosophy and programs (virtual interviews are available if the family is abroad). 2. Candidate Assessment, based on a personal interview with the candidate, an academic transcript from the previous school and references from the previous school; when necessary, the candidate undertakes an entrance test; learning difficulties or other specific needs should be communicated at the start of the application; fulfilment of these points is required for acceptance. 3. Acceptance and Enrolment, where accepted students complete additional documentation and pay tuition and other payments; if there is no place after acceptance, the admissions team will work to resolve the situation; preference is given to families already at the school and to students with strong references. For inquiries, contact +34 93 204 36 12.
Maria Rosa Culell Scholarship provides scholarships to students who wish to enrol in the IB Diploma Program and complete their baccalaureate at St PETER'S SCHOOL each year. These grants are merit-based and support students with excellent academic and non-academic achievements to ensure access to the two-year IB Diploma Program at St PETER'S SCHOOL. The application period for scholarships begins in November and ends in February.