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St. Peter's School Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €11,250 - 22,250
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 7
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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

The Essentials

St. Peter's School Barcelona has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.

Location

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.

Stages

Nursery; Primary Years Program; Middle Years Program; Diploma Program.

Type

The school is an international IB Continuum school. It offers the IB programs in English across Nursery to Diploma.

Additional learning support

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.

Bus service

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.

Fees

Annual tuition at St. Peter's School Barcelona ranges from EUR 11,250 to EUR 22,250 for 2026/27.

Enrollment fees

- EUR 4,500.00 — Enrolment Fee (Standard; non-refundable, one-time).
- EUR 7,500.00 — Enrolment Fee (Adaptation; non-refundable, one-time; applied when the school requires an adaptation programme for language or other needs).



Annual registration fees and tuition by year group (main academic fees for the 2026/27 school year)

- Foundation F1 – F2:
- Annual Registration Fee: EUR 1,800.00.
- Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 9,450.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 1,181.25 each).
- Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 11,250.00.

- Foundation F3 – F5:
- Annual Registration Fee: EUR 2,320.00.
- Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 12,180.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 1,522.50 each).
- Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 14,500.00.

- Primary Years Y1 – Y5:
- Annual Registration Fee: EUR 3,080.00.
- Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 16,170.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 2,021.25 each).
- Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 19,250.00.

- Middle Years Y6 – Y9:
- Annual Registration Fee: EUR 3,400.00.
- Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 17,850.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 2,231.25 each).
- Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 21,250.00.

- PreU / Diploma Y10 – Y12:
- Annual Registration Fee: EUR 3,560.00.
- Tuition Fee (annual): EUR 18,690.00 (split into 8 monthly instalments of EUR 2,336.25 each).
- Total Annual School Fee (Registration + Tuition): EUR 22,250.00.



Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial payment upon acceptance (newly admitted students): payment includes the Enrolment Fee (Standard or Adaptation as applicable) plus 16% of the annual School Fee.
- From the second year onwards the annual fee is scheduled as follows:
- February (of the previous academic year): 6% of the annual fee.
- May (of the previous academic year): 10% of the annual fee.
- September to April: the remaining balance is split into 8 monthly instalments (the published tuition figures are presented as an 8-month split).
- Tuition is presented as an annual amount and also shown split into 8 monthly instalments; there are no per-term figures published (the school uses the instalment schedule above for invoicing).



Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed among the school's services or fee items. School services published include day-school services such as school bus and dining room; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published.



Other costs and fees (billed separately or handled by external providers)

- Daily meals (lunch and a snack), standard classroom stationery and day trips (non-overnight) are included in the published school fees.
- The following are explicitly billed separately or provided by external suppliers and are not included in the annual tuition total:
- Overnight travel and annual residential trips.
- School uniform (handled by external provider).
- Transport services (school bus may be an extra service with its own charge).
- Official examination fees (e.g., Cambridge ESOL, DELF, and final IBDP examination fees).
- Learning resources and equipment: laptops (required from Year 3 onwards), reading books from Middle Years onwards, and Diploma Programme books.
- Official school photos and occasional extra materials for special STEM projects.



Refund information

- The Enrolment Fee is stated as non-refundable and payable once in a lifetime.
- No separate public refund policy for tuition or registration payments is published on the fees page; detailed refund terms for tuition instalments or withdrawals are not listed on the publicly published fee schedule.



Fee payment options

- The publicly published fee information and schedule do not specify accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) or the exact billing/invoice payment channels on the fee page.
Academics

St. Peter's School Barcelona teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum

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.

Exam Results

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.

Higher Education Progression

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.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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. .

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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. .

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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. .

Mental Wellbeing

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. .

Safeguarding

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. .

Admissions

Admissions

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.

Scholarships

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.

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