Agora Andorra International School vs The British College of Andorra

	A Agora Andorra International School Andorra	T The British College of Andorra Andorra
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,720 - 27,650	Fees / year €9,360 - 15,656
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Agora Andorra International School is located in L'Aldosa, parish of La Massana, Andorra, in the Pyrenees. The campus occupies more than 7,000 m2 of facilities. The address is Carrer del Serrat del Camp, 14, AD400 La Massana, Andorra.	Location The campus is in the hills and forests above Andorra la Vella. It is easily reached in 10 minutes from the city centre. The address is Ctra. de la Comella, S/N, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra. On the doorstep is the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley.
Stages	Stages Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate	Stages Early Years, Primary, and Secondary; IB Diploma Programme available.
School type	School type Private international school with boarding facilities.	School type International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Diploma Programme.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Educational Psychology Department provides assessment, individualized support programmes and guidance for students with academic, emotional or social needs; supports families and tutors.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Andorra	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day runs from 8:30 to 18:00	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details BCA offers a daily transport service to and from the school which is organised around the needs of families requesting the service. Modern buses are used and comply with safety rules concerning the transportation of children, and the route is supervised by a BCA-employed monitor to guarantee the students are well looked after.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / one‑off fees - Admission (Infant): EUR 400. - Admission (Primary through Baccalaureate): EUR 1,100. - Re‑enrolment / Place reservation fee (for the following school year): EUR 410. Annual tuition fees by school stage (amounts shown as annual totals; billed as 10 monthly instalments) - Infant I1 & I2: EUR 6,050 per year — equivalent to EUR 605.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - Infant I3 to I5: EUR 9,000 per year — equivalent to EUR 900.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - Primary: EUR 10,700 per year — equivalent to EUR 1,070.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - Secondary (ESO): EUR 11,700 per year — equivalent to EUR 1,170.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - Secondary Pre‑IB: EUR 12,750 per year — equivalent to EUR 1,275.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - National Baccalaureate: EUR 12,100 per year — equivalent to EUR 1,210.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP): EUR 13,350 per year — equivalent to EUR 1,335.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). Lunch / canteen service (annual; billed in 10 monthly instalments) - Infant I1 & I2 lunch service: EUR 1,670 per year — EUR 167.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - Infant I3 to I5 lunch service: EUR 1,840 per year — EUR 184.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). - Primary through Baccalaureate lunch service: EUR 1,950 per year — EUR 195.00 per monthly instalment (10 payments). Lunch service is compulsory for Infant, Primary and Secondary. Boarding fees and related one‑off charges - Boarding admission (one‑off): EUR 1,600. - Boarding place reservation / re‑enrolment fee: EUR 410. - Annual boarding fee (Primary 5 through Baccalaureate; September–June): EUR 26,400 per year — equivalent to EUR 2,640.00 per monthly instalment if paid across 10 months. - Annual boarding fee (IB Diploma Programme; September–June): EUR 27,650 per year — equivalent to EUR 2,765.00 per monthly instalment if paid across 10 months. - Boarding services listed as included: full‑board meals, accommodation in double or triple rooms, laundry service (once per week), afternoon supervised study/homework, reinforcement classes, sports facilities. - Boarding annual fee explicitly excludes: school uniform, school outings, ski activities, extra‑curricular activities and language certification exam fees. Sibling discounts, insurance and other discounts - Sibling grants shown as: 3rd sibling discount -20%; 4th sibling discount -50%; 5th sibling discount -100%. - Early payment discount: -2% (early payment discount applies). - School accident insurance is included in the annual tuition. Psychopedagogical counselling and access to the swimming pool (Infant & Primary) are listed among items included with the annual tuition. Other costs / services (additional or excluded items) - Items listed as additional or available services (not included in the headline tuition unless noted): morning and afternoon student care (extended timetable), extracurricular activities, school uniform, ski activities, school books, school outings, language certification exam fees (Cambridge, DELF, etc.). Some of these items are explicitly excluded from boarding tuition. These prices do not include taxes. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition and the lunch service are billed as an annual amount payable in 10 monthly instalments. - Boarding fees are presented for the period September–June. - Early payment discount of 2% is available. Re‑enrolment / place reservation is charged as a separate fee (EUR 410). Taxes are not included in the published amounts. Refund information - No explicit refund or cancellation policy for tuition, admission, re‑enrolment or boarding fees is published within the school fees and boarding fee documents or on the school's fee page. The published fee documents list one‑off and recurring charges and what is included or excluded, but do not specify refund or withdrawal rules in those fee documents. Fee payment options - The published tuition and boarding fee documents and the school's fees page do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit). Payment method details are not shown in the published fee PDF documents or on the fees landing page. Brief note on sources and gaps found - The school's published fee documents provide clear numeric values for one‑off admission/re‑enrolment charges, annual tuition by stage (with 10 instalment billing), lunch service fees, sibling discounts, early payment discount and details of boarding charges and included boarding services. These documents do not include a published refund/cancellation policy or specific payment‑method instructions within the fee documents themselves, so refund and accepted‑payment details are not available in the fee schedules.	Fee details Application / Admission Fee - Admission fee: EUR 2,860, payable on a student's admission. This fee is non‑refundable. - Sibling reduction on Admission fee: 50% discount for siblings. Matriculation / Re-enrolment Fee - Matriculation fee: EUR 686.00, payable annually to confirm a pupil's place for the following school year. This payment is made in February or March and includes school materials, books and school insurance. Tuition fees (by year group) — shown per year and per month - Nursery (Age 3): Year EUR 9,360.00; Month EUR 936.00. Includes: tuition, lunch and snack. - Reception (Age 4): Year EUR 9,880.00; Month EUR 988.00. Includes: tuition, lunch and snack. - Year 1–Year 2 (Ages 5–6): Year EUR 10,870.00; Month EUR 1,087.00. Includes: tuition, lunch and snack. - Year 3–Year 6 (Ages 7–10): Year EUR 12,630.00; Month EUR 1,263.00. Includes: tuition, lunch and snack. - Year 7–Year 9 (Ages 11–13): Year EUR 13,880.00; Month EUR 1,388.00. Includes: tuition, lunch and snack. - Year 10–Year 13 (Ages 14–17): Year EUR 14,970.00; Month EUR 1,497.00. Includes: tuition, lunch and snack. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing option: fees are payable over 10 monthly instalments. - Sibling discounts on tuition: 20% discount for the second sibling and for additional siblings. - Discount for single annual payment: 3% discount applied when paying the full fees as a single payment. Boarding / Day status - The school operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. Other charges and optional costs - School uniform: mandatory and not included in the fees. - Ski programme: runs during the second term and is not included in the fees (additional charge applies). - Examination and testing fees: additional charges apply for external public examinations and standardised external tests (for example, IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations and tests such as CAT4). These charges cover both the examination board/test fees and related handling/courier costs. - Additional EAL (English as an Additional Language) or SEN (Special Educational Needs) tuition: where a student's needs exceed the usual provision, the school may charge separately for additional tuition; fees and arrangements are agreed during admissions or re‑enrolment. - School bus / transport: optional transport service is offered for families who request it; this is an additional service and cost. Refund information - The Admission fee is stated as non‑refundable. No separate refund terms for regular tuition instalments are specified in the fee information. Fee payment options - The publicly available fee schedule specifies the billing cadence and discounts (10 monthly instalments; single payment discount) but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer). For payment method options, contact the school's administration directly.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Agora Andorra International School's boarding house is located two minutes' walk from the main school and accommodates boarders aged 9 to 18, with a capacity of up to 50 students. The residence sits in mountainous terrain at 1,250 metres above sea level and is just 10 minutes from the ski slopes. It is managed by two full-time tutors—one in charge of academic performance and one for pastoral care—and is supervised 24 hours a day. Boarders study and dine on site, with breakfast and a snack at the boarding house; a cleaning and laundry service is provided. The program provides a multilingual environment with daily immersion in Spanish, English and French, and pupils can sit for official language exams and join high-performance sports programs.	Boarding arrangements There are no boarding facilities nor residency arrangements with host families.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are available to purchase at the on-site school shop.	Uniform requirement All students wear the BCA school uniform. Year 12 and 13 have a dress code requiring business-style attire: jacket and/or smart jumper/cardigan and/or smart coat, smart trousers or knee-length skirt with tights, plain collared shirt or blouse, and smart shoes; the jacket may be omitted in warm weather. On PE days, wear the BCA PE kit; on approved non-uniform days, casual dress may be allowed.
Food options	Food options The dining room is light and spacious with views over the mountains. Meals are prepared daily on site by qualified chefs using seasonal fruit and vegetables. Menus can be adapted to meet individual dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, illnesses or religious guidelines.	Food options Lunch is freshly cooked on site every day and a healthy morning snack is provided. Menus meet nutritional guidelines and the Mediterranean diet, and can be adapted for health requirements, allergies or intolerances, or other dietary needs. Vegetarian or halal options are available on request or under medical prescription.
House system	House system —	House system Every student is assigned to one of four houses: Juclar, Coma Pedrosa, Incles, and Valira. The House Council is an elected body of sixteen students (with two house captains per house) and meets with school leadership. The Council has five areas of work: Wellbeing, Environment & School Facilities, Academics, Events, and Charities & Service Learning.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private international school and a member of Globeducate.	Governance and ownership The British College of Andorra is owned by an Andorran company, British College Overseas SL. The headteacher leads the school in partnership with the IB coordinator and the heads of primary and secondary to guide the school.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Agora Andorra International School offers an individualized, international education from age 2 to university. The school is authorized to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Educational Project centers on five elements: the International Baccalaureate as a model for the future, multilingualism, STEAM, sport and shaping global citizens who can shape the world. The multilingual program provides linguistic immersion beyond English, allowing mastery of official languages along with English, French or German. STEAM emphasizes music, robotics, and the arts as part of the curriculum, supporting all-round development and public speaking. Shaping the World prepares students to become global citizens who will shape the world.	Curriculum details The British College of Andorra is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19. The Diploma Programme consists of six subject groups: Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The Arts, with The Arts substitutable by a second subject from other groups. The Diploma Programme Core includes TOK (Theory of Knowledge), the Extended Essay, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). All teaching follows IB approaches to learning and staff receive official IB training and ongoing professional development. The language of instruction is English, with specialist teaching in Spanish, Catalan and French.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Careers Education and Higher Education preparation is provided. In Years 10 and 11, tutor time, PSHE and assemblies help students explore careers using Unifrog. In Years 12 and 13, university applications are supported with guidance for UK, US and Spanish universities and many others worldwide. Each student has a personal tutor and Unifrog access to research careers and university courses.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Educational Psychology Department provides assistance to gifted and talented children who may require specific help and support.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a Mental Health and Educational Psychology Department that guides and advises parents, pupils and teachers. It provides a differential service that addresses each child's educational, emotional and social needs and collaborates with families to support every student. The department monitors pupils and develops individual support programs, helping students learn at their own pace. It assists new pupils and families to ease the transition and organizes parent workshops to support families. It also supports gifted and talented students and can arrange diagnostic evaluations with external specialists when necessary. It coordinates with tutors, teachers and external professionals to ensure appropriate care for each child.	Social & emotional learning The school has a pastoral care system that prioritises student wellbeing and supports social, emotional, and academic progress; every student has a teacher dedicated to overseeing these areas.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Psycho-Pedagogical Department that employs qualified educational psychologists with experience in child and adolescent psychology. They work with children who require varying degrees of support in areas such as specific educational needs, behavioural and emotional issues, and gifted and talented pupils. The department develops individualized support programs to help each child progress and monitors their progress. It provides assistance to families and teachers to ensure coordinated care and open communication. External specialists can be engaged for full diagnostic evaluations when necessary.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Agora Andorra International School runs a multilingual education project with English, Spanish, and French as core languages. Lessons are delivered in English, Spanish and French at every stage, and Catalan is taught as Andorra's official language. The English Language Linguistic Immersion programme begins in Preschool (0-2 years) and continues through the Early Years to build strong English reading and writing skills. Pupils can pursue Cambridge English qualifications and sit the Alliance Française examination in French, as well as the DELE Spanish examination. Teachers are native or bilingual to support language development, and there are opportunities for international exchanges and trips.	English as an additional language The school is predominantly EAL, with English as its main means of communication and education. EAL provisions include Quality First Teaching and tailored support from an EAL specialist when needed.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school maintains a Mental Health and Educational Psychology Department to guide and advise parents, pupils and teachers. It provides tailored support for emotional and psychological well-being and works with families to address the diverse needs of students. The department monitors progress and develops individual plans to help each student progress at their own pace. It collaborates with external professionals as needed and offers open discussions and parent workshops to support families. In addition, sport and physical activity are integrated into the well-being program, with swimming and high-performance sport pathways contributing to physical and emotional balance.	Mental wellbeing The wellbeing of our students is central to the way the school operate; the school maintains a warm, caring environment and staff support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a Guidance and Educational Psychology Department focused on safeguarding and supporting students. It guides and advises parents, pupils and teachers, and provides a differential service addressing individual educational needs. It ensures that each child has access to the support they need in a structured and coordinated way. It encourages open discussions and parent workshops to address educational and developmental issues and coordinates with external professionals needed to ensure safeguarding and appropriate support. It monitors the diversity of pupil needs and maintains ongoing communication among tutors, parents and students.	Safeguarding The school has safeguarding systems and processes and is committed to Child Safeguarding; students feel safe and heard, and staff are trained to identify and respond to concerns.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Agora Andorra International School sits on a site of more than 7,000 m2 with large, bright spaces that maximise natural light. The facilities include classrooms, a library and laboratories to support the full curriculum. Classrooms for Early Years are designed for psycho-motor development, nap time, music and play; Secondary and Post-16 learners have access to laboratories for practical work. On-site sports facilities include a FIFA-approved indoor sports hall, indoor tennis courts and a heated swimming pool used year-round for curricular and extracurricular swimming. The ski slopes of the Valnord resort are about 10 minutes away from the school.	Facilities overview The British College of Andorra occupies a spacious rural site on a wooded hillside with mountain views and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape on the doorstep. The Alberg de la Comella and additional purpose-built classroom blocks, including a Sports Hall, form the on-site facilities. All buildings are high quality and faced with local slate stone, separated by grassed areas and paths. Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and modern teaching equipment. The campus is about a 10-minute drive from Andorra la Vella.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a FIFA-approved indoor sports hall on site, used for intensive indoor football training and indoor tennis. A heated swimming pool is on site and used year-round for curricular and extracurricular swimming. There are numerous outdoor sports and activity areas. The Valnord ski slopes are about 10 minutes away.	Sports facilities There is a Sports Hall on site and ample sports facilities. The campus is set on a wooded hillside with grassed areas and paths that support outdoor activities. The facilities are integrated into a high-quality building complex to support physical education and team activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms are spacious and modern, designed to meet the needs of each student at every stage of education. Early Years classrooms are designed for psycho-motor development, nap time, music and play. Secondary and Post-16 learners have access to laboratories to explore the practical applications of theoretical knowledge. The library serves Primary and Secondary students, with a senior library available for Post-16 students.	Academic facilities The campus comprises the Alberg de la Comella and additional purpose-built classroom blocks. Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and modern teaching equipment. The school operates within the British and international education framework and is located near the UNESCO World Heritage landscape, enhancing the academic environment.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities support physical, social and intellectual development and complement the main curriculum. Sport offerings include swimming, tennis, Yoga & Mindfulness, Baby Gym and Rhythmic. Music and Dance courses include Classical Ballet, violin, urban dance and drama. Language School provides extra English classes for secondary students and supports Cambridge English qualifications (FCE and CAE). Creative Arts include Art Therapy and Artistic Techniques, Think in Science and Artesanitos. Robotics is used to develop logical, strategic and problem-solving skills.	Extra curricular facilities BCA Summer Camp runs every July for children aged 3–16, organized in weekly blocks with English immersion and hands-on activities such as creative workshops, science labs, cooking, nature exploration, and trips to leisure centres. Each July includes outdoor games and water activities and trips to Caldea, Splash!, or 360ºeXtrem. The Ski Programme runs in winter, with skiing once a week per class taught by qualified instructors.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History In 1999, Gaspar Saludes founded Col·legi del Pirineu, the first private school in Andorra. The quality and innovation of the school's curriculum led to it becoming one of the Principality's top schools. In 2017, Col·legi del Pirineu joined Globeducate and became Agora Andorra International School, continuing to promote academic excellence, values and the all-round development of students. Agora Andorra International School aims to educate students to become independent, thoughtful, hard-working and responsible young people, with teachers delivering an innovative and structured curriculum in a happy and supportive environment. The school is located in L'Aldosa, La Massana, at 1,250 m above sea level and has more than 7,000 m2 of facilities, including a dining room, swimming pool, dance studio, sports centre and a three-storey boarding house with capacity for 50 students.	History Opened in September 2018. The school provides a British education from nursery (age 3) to year 13. It is owned by the Andorran company British College Overseas SL. In May 2025, the school was acquired by Forfar Education.
Community	Community Families, Pupils, Teachers and Alumni form Agora Andorra International School's community. The family is a fundamental pillar in the learning process, and a constant, joint, triangular relationship between the school, pupils and families is essential to help pupils become well-rounded individuals who can change the world and achieve their goals. English is the flagship language and most subjects are taught in English, with teachers who are native English speakers or bilingual, or who have spent long periods in English-speaking countries. Students grow up in an environment where internationality and multilingualism are emphasised, complemented by sporting activities, music and art.	Community The British College of Andorra occupies a green and spacious campus on a wooded hillside above Andorra la Vella, with mountain views and the UNESCO Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley on the doorstep. Students are assigned to one of four houses—Juclar, Coma Pedrosa, Incles, and Valira—to promote belonging and school spirit. The House Council focuses on Wellbeing, Environment & School Facilities, Academics, Events, and Charities & Service Learning. Communication supports the learning community with a weekly Newsletter, links to Google Classroom and the Isams Parents Portal, and parent representatives who meet regularly with the school leadership for feedback. The BCA Summer Camp runs each July for ages 3–16, combining English immersion with activities, and there is a Ski Programme one day a week in winter.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Parent Representatives, one per class, meet regularly with the school leadership to strengthen the partnership between parents and staff and to support children's learning. They facilitate parental understanding of the curriculum. They share and celebrate the community's successes and provide clarification over issues to avoid confusion. They involve parents in decision-making and act as a voice for suggestions, helping to connect with the wider community. Class Representatives ensure open, inclusive and regular communication with the parents they represent. Parent Representatives and Class Representatives provide a structured channel for engagement that supports wellbeing, environment, academics, events and service learning within the school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Agora Andorra International School is a private international school in L'Aldosa, Andorra, with a multilingual educational programme from Nursery to Baccalaureate. It provides an individualized, international education for students from age 2 to university. The school is authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The educational project is defined by five distinctive elements: the International Baccalaureate as a model for the future, multilingualism, STEAM, sport and shaping global citizens who can shape the world.	Academic & intellectual The British College of Andorra is an IB World School and offers the IB Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme consists of six subject groups: Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The Arts. The Diploma Programme core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Teaching is underpinned by the IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning, and staff receive official IB training to support reflective, independent learners and globally minded citizens.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Music and the expressive arts are central to the STEAM approach. The school is an examination centre for Trinity Music Exams. Music classes begin in Early Years (ages 3-5) and continue through Primary, where pupils learn the violin; piano is taught in Early Years, and ukulele and percussion are used in Music classes. Art and creativity are promoted as part of the all-round education, encouraging expression, collaboration and imaginative thought.	Arts & creative The IB Diploma Programme includes The Arts as one of the six subject groups. An extensive After School Activities program offers a range of creative and engaging options beyond the classroom, including board games, cooking, and language lessons. Secondary Clubs provide opportunities for student-led creative projects and broader participation in school life.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language immersion enables fluency in English and official languages, with French or German also offered. Lessons are delivered in Spanish, English and French at every stage, and pupils also take classes in Catalan, Andorra's official language. Pupils can obtain Cambridge English qualifications, and can sit Alliance Française exams in French and the DELE Spanish examination. There are overseas exchanges and trips to England, Ireland, France and the USA; Primary 6 has a one-week exchange with the UK; there is a term, semester or full year at Stonar School.	Cultural & language The language of instruction is English. Catalan, Spanish and French are taught to all students from Early Years through Year 9; Catalan remains compulsory after Year 9, while Spanish and French become optional to allow more time for English development. The school has a multilingual community and provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities are available for students and families. A Summer Camp is offered.	Social & hobbies An extensive program of after-school activities is planned each term to enrich and extend the curriculum. Activities range from sports to board games, cooking, and additional language lessons, encouraging students to try new things and engage with peers. The Secondary Clubs programme offers a variety of clubs and leadership opportunities, with trips and assemblies.
Community & service	Community & service Students participate in community and charitable projects through Globeducate and local initiatives. They support national charities Cáritas and Action Against Hunger, and participate in Jove Voluntariat Lector. Globeducate's network organises international events each year that involve sporting, academic, musical and leadership activities.	Community & service The school is recognised as UNICEF Escola Amiga UNICEF, incorporating rights-based education and UNICEF resources into the curriculum. BCA is an Eco-School (Escola Verda), forming Eco Committees and developing sustainability plans integrated into learning. Plant for the Planet is supported, and student actions promote environmental and social responsibility.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Public speaking programmes are part of the STEAM project. Globeducate events include leadership and debating forums. The UN simulation allows students to represent delegates from different countries and discuss global issues in English.	Leadership & professional Secondary Clubs include student leadership roles and opportunities for student-led initiatives, fostering leadership and teamwork. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold) is offered to develop volunteering, skills, physical capacity, and outdoor leadership, with local and international trip opportunities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has extensive sports facilities including a covered sports centre, an indoor swimming pool and outdoor courts, with a ski programme adjacent to the school site. Swimming forms part of the Early Years and Primary curriculum; skiing lessons are taught in English by qualified instructors, and a High-performance Sport Programme offers tailored training. Football, tennis and other activities such as kung-fu and chess are available, and the canteen provides a healthy, sustainable menu developed with nutritionists. The Mental Health and Educational Psychology Department offers guidance and support to pupils and families.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Ski Programme runs January through March, with weekly lessons delivered by qualified instructors. Skiing supports physical fitness, coordination, stamina, social and emotional wellbeing, and appreciation of the natural environment. The programme aligns with Andorra's obligatory requirements for schools.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Spanish, English, French and Catalan are taught. Catalan is Andorra's official language. The curriculum integrates these languages across subjects.	Language provision The language of instruction at the British College of Andorra is English. Catalan, Spanish and French are taught to all students from Early Years until the end of Year 9; Catalan remains compulsory thereafter, while Spanish and French become optional to allow more time for English proficiency. The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support with specialist, individualized instruction to help students access the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Multilingual education is a key element of Agora Andorra International School's Education Project. The program includes English, Spanish, French and Catalan among its core offerings. The school provides opportunities for international exchanges and cultural visits, reinforcing language learning.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Linguistic immersion experiences are a feature of Agora Andorra's language program. Boarders have daily immersion in Spanish, English and French. Students can sit for official Cambridge English qualifications, Alliance Française exams and DELE. Overseas exchanges and cultural visits take place in England, Ireland, France and the USA.	Immersion programs English-language immersion is central to learning at BCA. The language of instruction is English. English immersion is highlighted in the Summer Camp as part of a learning experience.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact: Families interested in Agora Andorra International School can request information using the form or by calling +376 838 366 from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2. Visit: In the on-site or virtual visit we present in depth the educational project, the curricular and teaching aspects and the buildings and facilities of Agora Andorra. This is the best time to resolve any doubts you may have. 3. Admission: After the formal application for admission, students can take the admission tests according to their stage. Once the tests have been passed, the admissions form is completed and all the documentation required for enrolment is received. Further information: brochure, tuition fees, uniforms, school transport, admissions document.	Admissions IB World School status: The British College of Andorra is an IB World School and offers the IB Diploma Programme. Admissions are open year-round, subject to space in the requested year group. The first step is to enquire online or contact the admissions department. You can visit the school via an Open House event or a personal tour during the school week. Entry requirements include reports from previous schools and an interview with senior staff; admission is conditional on our terms and conditions. The school invites you to begin the application process, and tuition fees for 2025-2026 are published.
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