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Spain, Tarragona
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English is the vehicular language and the school follows an entirely English language curriculum. Catalan and Spanish are introduced in Year 1 and are compulsory up to Year 11, with ESO diploma validation incorporating Catalan and Spanish requirements; Spanish as a Foreign Language is offered for (I)GCSEs. German is taught as a foreign language from Year 5, and is prepared for Goethe Institut exams; German as a Foreign Language is also offered for (I)GCSEs. The class teacher and Language Coordinator determine language programmes after a baseline assessment, and progress is recorded in Individual Language Learning Plans (ILLP).
English is the vehicular language for communication inside the classroom. The school immerses children from the beginning in English and provides a multicultural and multilingual education to young learners from 4 months. Most pupils are English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and lessons are adapted to the needs of pupils, with teachers working in small groups daily and offering one-to-one support across subjects. Enhanced Provision (COOL Time – Choose Our Learning Time) supports language acquisition and inquiry-based learning.
The British School of Costa Daurada offers a British National Curriculum from Early Years to A-Levels, delivered in a bilingual setting with English as the vehicular language and a strong focus on additional languages. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Spanish and Catalan studies, with approximately 80% of the 35-period week taught in English and 20% in German, Catalan, and Spanish. Students follow a cross-curricular approach, with some subjects taught through topics and others as discrete subjects, and the school prepares pupils for GCSEs and A-Levels. The campus spans three buildings designed to harmonise with the natural surroundings, featuring interactive classrooms, STEAM Room, Library Hub, and a Science Lab. Outdoor spaces support PE and learning, including an Olive Tree Playground and amphitheatre. The school emphasizes service, community and family partnerships, evidenced by the BSCD Charity Committee. Extra-curriculars include music, drama, robotics, sports, and community projects throughout the year.
