The British School of Costa Daurada

The British School of Costa Daurada is located in El Catllar, a village in the Tarragona area, near Tarragona city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is surrounded by nature and has nearby facilities such as medical services, supermarkets, chemists, a golf club and other sports facilities. Many families live in nearby neighbourhoods and towns including Altafulla, Torredembarra and Reus, with several beaches along the Mediterranean coast nearby. Tarragona is close to Salou and PortAventura World; the city is served by Camp de Tarragona high‑speed railway, near Reus Airport, and Barcelona Airport is about an hour away with direct buses from Tarragona main station; Bus Lines provide routes to the school.

Early Years (EYFS), Foundation Stage, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and Secondary; GCSEs are planned for the future and A Levels are planned for the future.

Private school

British curriculum

Non-denominational

Bus service is available; routes are listed under Bus Lines.

The British School of Costa Daurada follows the British National Curriculum up to Year 13. A program of study adheres to the English National Curriculum while also covering the Spanish and Catalan curriculums. Approximately 80% of the 35-period school week is delivered in English, with 20% taught in German, Catalan, and Spanish. The curriculum uses a cross-curricular approach, with some subjects taught through topics and others as discrete subjects. Education runs from Early Years through to A-Levels, with GCSEs and A-Levels listed in the Secondary booklets. English is the vehicular language; German begins in Primary Year 5 (with IGCSE and Goethe-Institut exams), while Spanish and Catalan begin in Year 1 and continue through Year 11 for ESO diploma validation, with Spanish as a Foreign Language offered for IGCSE; Robotics lessons use Catalan to reinforce STEAM language.

Nursery classes run with 18-22 pupils. Foundation Stage and Lower Key Stage 1 always have a teacher and a teaching assistant in class. Starting in Year 3, there are additional support teachers and teacher assistants based on class needs.

Wellbeing and social and emotional development are central to BSCD. The Wellbeing Department promotes holistic well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects, across the school. It is led by the Head of SEND and a full‑time School Psychologist, with the Head of Wellbeing, and delivers Early Intervention across the school community. Mental health education is integrated into the curriculum, and support services are provided to those in need. An Equality Strategy Plan exists and yearly psychosocial risk assessments are conducted; there is a strong policy to prevent bullying and harassment.

BSCD's SEND department ensures equitable access to education and opportunities for personal growth. Early intervention is used to improve outcomes for children. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are tailored to meet each student's needs, with targeted interventions and accommodations that may include specialized teaching strategies, assistive technologies, and learning support assistants. Fostering an inclusive environment helps raise awareness and understanding among all pupils. The school uses an observation, planning, and assessment cycle with parental involvement and collaborates with external professionals to develop and implement appropriate educational and care plans.

As a British school, English is the vehicular language and the curriculum is entirely English-language. English immersion is the norm, with families encouraged to reinforce their first languages at home. Most pupils are EAL learners, so lessons are adapted to their needs, in small groups with one-to-one support in other subjects. The class teacher and the Language Coordinator determine which language programmes and support sessions are best suited for each pupil, with progress recorded in the Individual Language Learning Plan (ILLP) and communicated to practitioners and families. In Primary and Secondary, pupils study Spanish and Catalan, plus German as a foreign language; Spanish and Catalan are compulsory through Year 11, and German is prepared for Goethe‑Institut exams.

The Wellbeing Department promotes the holistic well-being of all members of the school community, including physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Mental health education is integrated into the curriculum, and support services are provided to those in need. The department is led by the Head of SEND and a School Psychologist, with the Head of Wellbeing, and engages in Early Intervention across the school. An Equality Strategy Plan supports inclusive practice, and there is a strong emphasis on preventing bullying and harassment through education and group work.

The British School Costa Daurada is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for children. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility; everyone who meets children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding. Children talk to a trusted adult who will listen and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The school engages in inter‑agency working to secure safeguarding for all pupils and has two staff members who are Safeguarding Leaders. Safeguarding Leaders run training for staff at the start of the academic year.

BSCD is inclusive and welcomes pupils of all faiths, cultures, races, and family backgrounds. Applications for admission are non-discriminatory in line with the Equality Act (2010) and the BSCD Equal Opportunities Policy. Families should complete and submit the admissions form and review the Admissions Process. An initial interview is scheduled with the Head of Admissions to present the school's curricular and daily operations and to answer questions.