Agora Granada College International School vs Colegio Virgen de Gracia

	A Agora Granada College International School Granada, Spain	C Colegio Virgen de Gracia Granada, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year —	Fees / year —
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,050	Pupils 2,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 28
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1999	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Urbanización Llanos de Silva, Atarfe, 18230, Granada, Spain. The centre has more than 10,000 m2 of sports facilities and an auditorium with a capacity for more than 300 spectators. A school transport service operates across Granada and the metropolitan area.	Location Located in Granada, Spain, at Calle Músico Vicente Zarzo, 18002 Granada. It is in the city center (Centro de Granada). It has good transport connections and facilities.
Stages	Stages Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate	Stages Educational stages include Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education), Educación Primaria (Primary Education), and Educación Secundaria y Bachillerato (Secondary Education and Bachillerato).
School type	School type Private, international, bilingual secular school	School type Diocesan bilingual international school in Granada. It offers instruction in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam center and provides the American Dual Diploma program.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Psychopedagogical department with two psychologists and two educational psychologists; attends to special educational needs with individualised and functional learning support.	Additional learning support Attention to diversity is provided. Qualified teaching staff continually train in innovative methodologies.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation Catholic (Diocesan).
School day structure	School day structure School day 9:00–17:30; Extended hours service 7:20–8:50 and 16:40–18:10	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school has a school transport service with routes around Granada and the metropolitan area; transport is optional and paid in ten monthly payments, with a monitor on each bus.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and re-enrolment fees - Admission (one-time registration): EUR 800. - Annual re-enrolment fee (charged for the 2025–26 year): EUR 455 per year (will be charged in March 2025). - Sibling discounts: 2nd sibling 11%; 3rd sibling 15%; 4th sibling 20%. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment amounts) - Infant P5: EUR 6,000 per year. When paid in instalments, the annual fee is collected as 10 monthly payments (EUR 600 per month). - Primary: EUR 6,300 per year. When paid in instalments, the annual fee is collected as 10 monthly payments (EUR 630 per month). - Secondary (ESO): EUR 6,700 per year. When paid in instalments, the annual fee is collected as 10 monthly payments (EUR 670 per month). - National Baccalaureate: EUR 6,750 per year. Standard collection is in 10 monthly payments (EUR 675 per month); for 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is collected in 9 monthly payments (EUR 750.00 per month for 2nd year). - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: EUR 7,950 per year. Standard collection is in 10 monthly payments (EUR 795 per month); for 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is collected in 9 monthly payments (EUR 883.33 per month for 2nd year). Ancillary school-time services and charges - Morning student care (08:00–09:00): - 1 hour/day: EUR 43 per month. - 1/2 hour/day: EUR 33 per month. - Additional supervised hour: EUR 6 per hour. - The published tuition figures are presented as "Escolaridad y comedor" (tuition and school dining) and the annual tuition fee includes school dining. The annual tuition also includes school accident insurance, psychopedagogical and pre-university counselling, nursing service at school, and family counselling. These items are included within the stated annual fees. These prices do not include taxes. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Agora Granada College does not operate an on-site boarding programme at the Granada campus; the Agora group offers boarding provision in Andorra under a separate boarding programme. No on-site boarding fees are published for the Granada campus. Other costs and typical additional charges - The published fee schedule lists the items included in the annual tuition (see above). Additional costs that may apply but are not itemised as fixed amounts in the published school fees document include: uniforms, personal school supplies and textbooks, optional extracurricular activities, transportation (bus/routing), school trips and exchanges, external exam entry fees, and any optional services contracted separately. Specific prices for those additional items are not provided in the published fee schedule. Refund information - The published fee schedule does not specify a refund policy or detailed refund conditions within the fee document itself. No refund terms are listed in the published school fees document. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is presented as an annual fee that is normally collected in 10 monthly instalments (typically a 10-month collection cycle). For the second year of Baccalaureate, the annual fee is collected in 9 monthly instalments. The re-enrolment fee for the following school year is indicated to be charged in March (example shown: charged in March 2025). The published schedule notes that the stated prices do not include taxes. Specific invoice dates, due dates, penalties for late payment and detailed contract terms are not itemised in the published fee document. Fee payment options - The published fee document does not list the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or card) or the exact payment instructions. Contact details for the school are provided (telephone and email) in the published material for payment or billing queries, but payment method options are not stated in the fee schedule itself.	Fee details Overview - Colegio Virgen de Gracia is an education centre acogido al régimen de conciertos educativos; the core teaching for Infantil, Primaria, ESO and Bachillerato is provided under that concertado model and the centre does not charge a standard tuition fee for the funded, compulsory stages. Application / admission fees - There is no routine, general application or enrollment fee charged as part of the core admission process for the concertado (state‑subsidised) stages. Admissions follow the standard application procedures for the centre. (Services such as extracurricular programmes, AMPA membership or specific paid activities may have separate one‑off charges; see sections below.) Tuition fees by school year (per year / per term) - Infantil (Early Years): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract (see other costs). - Primaria (Primary): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract. - ESO (Lower Secondary): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract. - Bachillerato: No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded Bachillerato concertado stage; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract. Mandatory and recurring ancillary fees (examples and amounts where published) - AMPA (parents association) annual membership: single payment of EUR 30 per family (one payment per family, regardless of number of children). Payment may be made in cash at conserjería or by bank transfer to the AMPA account. - Extracurricular activities: some activities require monthly fees and the activity registration documents show a voluntary accident/participant insurance option priced at EUR 16. Extra activities have their own monthly billing and discount rules (see Billing schedule and payment terms). - Comedor (school lunch): Comedor is an available contracted service that can be hired by day or for a regular schedule; the school's service description confirms daily menus and adaptation for allergies but does not publish a fixed per‑day or monthly price on the public service page. Families contract the comedor service separately. - Uniforms: Uniform is compulsory and the official uniform is sold through El Corte Inglés and a local uniform supplier (Uniformes Emilio Carreño S.L.); specific item prices are set by those suppliers and are not quoted as fixed school tuition. - School insurance / activity insurance: the ROF and activity forms reference the requirement or recommendation to have school/participation insurance; the voluntary extra activities insurance is shown at EUR 16 in the activities registration form. Billing schedule and payment terms - Extracurricular activities billing schedule (example from activity registration form): matrícula + September is charged (entry shows “MATRÍCULA + SEPTIEMBRE PRIMERA SEMANA DE OCTUBRE”); subsequent monthly receipts are scheduled on a monthly cycle (some months charged first week of the following month) and the rest of months are charged in arrears. Annual payment of an activity may be offered with a discount. Returned direct debit/receipt reversals incur the bank commission for the return. A cancellation (baja) for an activity must be communicated at least one week before the end of the month to avoid being charged that full month. - Payment deadlines for extracurriculars: when paying in Administration the payment is required within the first 7 days of each month; domiciliation (direct debit) is an available option and requires submitting the IBAN and account details. Boarding / residence - The centre does not operate a boarding or residential programme. Services listed for families (aula matinal, comedor, extraescolares) are day‑time services; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and fees (typical items parents pay for) - Mandatory uniform purchases (items and styles described by stage); uniform costs are charged by the external retailer(s). - AMPA annual quota: EUR 30 per family. - Extracurricular monthly fees and perimeter costs vary by activity; activity registration forms set individual prices and include the option for a voluntary activity insurance (EUR 16 shown on the 2024/25 activities form). Discounts for activities: 10% discount for annual payment; third sibling 20% discount (as specified on the activities registration form). - Comedor and Aula Matinal: charged as contracted services (price depends on the chosen modality and schedule; can be contracted by day). The public pages describe service features and contracting options but do not publish fixed monthly or per‑day prices on the school's public service pages. - Incidental costs: course materials, specific extracurricular equipment, trips and excursions and any replacement costs for damaged or lost books/materials are charged where applicable and managed under the centre's regulations. The ROF and activity documents set rules on responsibility and replacement of materials. Refunds and cancellation terms (where published) - Extracurricular activities: to avoid being charged for the following month, a written cancellation (baja) must be given at least one week before the end of the month; otherwise the full monthly fee is payable. Annual payment discounts and sibling discounts are applied as described on the activity registration form. Returned receipts incur the commission for a returned direct debit. - Other services (comedor, aula matinal, AMPA): published registration materials explain contracting and payment methods; specific refund or pro‑rata arrangements are handled under each service's registration conditions or the centre's regulations (no general published tuition refund schedule for core concertado education is listed in the public administrative documents). Accepted payment methods and practical instructions - Cash payment at conserjería (for AMPA and some administration payments). - Bank transfer (AMPA provides an IBAN for the EUR 30 payment; activity forms provide fields for IBAN data and the centre accepts domiciliation/direct debit for regular activity payments). - Direct debit / domiciliación bancaria is used for regular monthly collections for extracurricular activities (form fields require IBAN and account holder details). Returned direct debit reversals result in the applicant being charged the bank commission that the return generates. No public indication of credit card acceptance is shown in the published registration documents. Summary (what parents should expect financially) - No standard tuition invoice for the concertado‑funded core stages (Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato). Families should budget for: AMPA annual quota (EUR 30 per family), uniform purchases, contracted services (comedor, aula matinal) priced by contract, extracurricular activity fees (monthly or annual as published per activity), voluntary activity insurance where offered (EUR 16 on the activity form), occasional trip or material charges, and any bank commissions caused by returned payments. Payment methods accepted and detailed billing rules for extracurriculars and AMPA are set out in the registration materials and activity forms (cash, bank transfer and direct debit are specifically documented).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement A school shop on campus sells uniforms and sportswear, textbooks and other school-related items.	Uniform requirement Uniform is required for all students from Educación Infantil through Bachillerato. Boys wear a white polo shirt with the school shield (short or long sleeves), a maroon cardigan with shield, navy shorts or navy trousers, navy socks and navy shoes; optional: a maroon cardigan for Infantil. Girls wear a maroon cardigan or jumper with a V-neck and shield, a white polo shirt, a navy skirt with shield, navy shoes with navy tights; Infantil uses a baby uniform. Bachillerato students wear camel-colored chinos and a maroon hoodie with the logo. Uniforme deportivo (PE) is worn on PE days: navy tracksuit with maroon trim and logo, navy shorts and a white PE t-shirt, with white sneakers; optional navy padded vest. Bachillerato also has a white t-shirt with the logo, a maroon hoodie with the logo, and navy trousers with a maroon stripe and logo. The official uniform can be purchased only at El Corte Inglés.
Food options	Food options Dining room with an on-site kitchen; daily menus prepared in the home kitchen with ingredients and quantities supervised by the Medical Office; meals are served in English during certain dining activities; the school accommodates special dietary requirements; extended hours service includes Early Arrival from 8:15 a.m. and after-school care until 6:10 p.m.	Food options The school offers an on-site dining service with its own kitchen that prepares daily menus designed by the Dietetics and Nutrition Department. The dining service has an educational role, supports families in developing healthy eating habits, and accommodates allergies and intolerances. You can contract the service by the day, and for occasional needs your child can use it that day. A monthly menu is provided, along with individual reports on dining behavior and an annual information session for families. The service runs after classes and ends at 15:30, after which some extracurricular activities begin; lunch-time activities are part of the 'Vida Saludable' project. The person responsible is Dª. M.ª Angustias Narváez.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private international school and is part of the Globeducate group.	Governance and ownership Ownership is held by the Titularidad Fundación Pía Autónoma San Juan de Ávila. The school is led by a titular Director and an Administrator, supported by an Academic Director, Jefatura de Estudios, and coordinators for Infantil, Primaria, and Secundaria/Bachillerato, as well as coordinators for Evangelization, Bilingualism and Quality.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and provides multilingual linguistic immersion beyond English, with official languages including English, French or Chinese. In 2022 the school was authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.	Curriculum details The Colegio Virgen de Gracia Granada is a bilingual English–Spanish school with a 500+ quality seal, fully qualified to teach all levels from Early Childhood Education to Bachillerato in two languages: English and Spanish. French and German are offered as optional languages in Secondary and Bachillerato with official certifications, exchanges with France and Germany, and summer immersion programs in English, French or German organized with Language4You. The program follows a CLIL/AICLE model that integrates language learning with content and uses cross-language terminology and a communicative approach. The school is a Cambridge Exam Centre and dedicates weekly hours to Cambridge exam preparation in Primary and Secondary, with on-site exams available. Diploma Dual provides two simultaneous qualifications: the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma, enabling graduates to gain admission to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide; Cambridge qualifications are also pursued and recognized internationally.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates earn both the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma through the Diploma Dual, enabling admission to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide; Cambridge qualifications are pursued and widely recognized internationally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Aula Challenge is a unique teaching and learning environment that fosters 21st-century skills, personalized active learning, and collaboration. It is organized into zones: FABRICA for research and access to 3D printers and scanners; CREA for multimedia creation; INVESTIGA for project development and robotics; INTERACTÚA for collaborative digital work; PRESENTA for exhibitions and debates; INTERCAMBIA for small-team, project-based learning. The space is designed with zone-specific lighting and climate control to support comfort and sustainability.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school develops students across physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and spiritual dimensions. The affective dimension is prioritized in learning, with emphasis on empathy, respect, and active listening. Teachers act as mediators of learning, provoking, organizing, and preparing materials to support student growth. Social-emotional development is reinforced through convivencia activities and tutorías with a Christian focus that foster reflection, dialogue, and community. The school upholds values of love, justice, service, creativity, and perseverance, guiding daily life and learning. The Evangelical dimension shapes daily life and study through faith, culture, and life discussions.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia de Granada is a bilingual English–Spanish international school. All grade levels from Infantil through Bachillerato are taught in two languages: English and Spanish. The school offers French and German as optional languages in Secondary and Bachillerato, with opportunities for language certification, exchanges, and immersion abroad. It operates as a Cambridge exam center and prepares students for Cambridge certificates. The Diploma Dual program provides Spain's diploma alongside the American High School Diploma.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school places the affective dimension at the heart of learning, prioritizing students' emotional needs. Convivencias strengthen student bonds and cultivate empathy, Christian values, and community. Tutorías with a Christian purpose promote empathy, respect, listening, and a sense of meaning in life. The Evangelical dimension guides daily life by encouraging dialogue between faith, culture, and life.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Canal de denuncias is confidential and secure for reporting serious matters. Parents, students, teachers, and external persons can use it. Reports can concern discrimination, harassment, fraud, conflicts of interest, or regulatory breaches. The system supports anonymous reporting and is governed by data-protection policies; it includes an investigation process with safeguards and timelines. The channel is for reporting infringements and not a general complaints mechanism.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Agora Granada College is located in an area surrounded by nature and peace, about 15 minutes from Granada. The facilities are spacious and luminous, designed to meet the needs of each student and support the school's academic programme. The centre includes classrooms, laboratories and computer rooms, plus digital classrooms with the latest technology. There are playgrounds, football pitches, basketball courts and a sports pavilion. Additional spaces include an auditorium, a library, an arts facilities suite and dedicated areas for innovation and outdoor learning.	Facilities overview The Colegio Virgen de Gracia is located in Granada, Spain, serving children from Educación Infantil through Bachillerato. An Aula matinal operates from 7:30 to 9:00 for early drop‑offs, with a half‑day option from 14:00 to 14:30 for younger students. The Comedor offers a daily menu prepared by the school's own kitchen, with accommodations for allergies and intolerances and the possibility to book by the day. A late‑June to early‑September Escuela de Verano provides diverse activities, including some sessions in English, with access to Aula Matinal and comedor during the summer. In the afternoons, students engage in a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, supported by the school and engaging families in the school community. Address and contact details are C. Músico Vicente Zarzo, 18002 Granada; phone 958 26 08 16 / 958 26 09 67; info@colegiovirgendegracia.org.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports facilities include an indoor pavilion, a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, a Tatami room for judo, a multi-purpose court for sport and events, and an artificial grass pitch for football and rugby. A climbing wall with multiple sizes provides age-appropriate challenge, and the sports pavilion supports indoor activities. These facilities support the school's commitment to physical education and well-being.	Sports facilities The school offers a robust sports program in the afternoons, including futsal, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, preballet, basic physical education, multi‑sport, minitenis and table tennis. These activities are available to students from age five upwards, with groups organized by age and level. Some sports teams participate in Municipal Games or federated competitions. The table tennis program is delivered by the City of Granada Table Tennis Club.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms are adapted to age groups with layouts that promote independent and collaborative work. Infant Education classrooms encourage active, autonomous learning; Primary Education classrooms support group and individual work; Secondary Education classrooms are designed for independence and collaboration and are equipped with digital whiteboards, projectors and internet. The school has two large science laboratories, one for Natural Sciences and another for Physics and Chemistry, fully equipped and supervised. The Agora Innovation Centre offers state-of-the-art tools for technology, robotics and artificial intelligence, supporting computational thinking and creativity. Agora Outdoor Learning transforms the natural environment into a learning space, enhancing motivation, autonomy and curiosity.	Academic facilities The Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia de Granada is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds the EFQM +500 European quality seal. The Diploma Dual program enables obtaining both the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma. The school is an official Cambridge exam center and collaborates with Cambridge exam providers, with dedicated weekly Cambridge preparation in Primaria and Secundaria. French and German are offered as electives in Secondary and Bachillerato, with opportunities for exchanges with France and Germany and immersive stays abroad. In Educación Infantil, learning integrates neuroscience‑based approaches and Montessori methods, with small class sizes described as reducidos.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Artistic and sporting activities include Judo, Chess, Piano, Guitar, Dance, Five-a-side football and Basketball. Judo develops motor skills and teaches discipline and teamwork. Chess is offered with two hours of instruction per week and participants compete in provincial circuits. Dance is taught by the Agora Granada College Dance School, with around eighty pupils aged five to seventeen. Piano classes are in small groups of seven students and run two hours per week; Guitar starts from the second year of primary. Basketball has two girls' teams that compete in provincial competitions.	Extra curricular facilities Actividades Extraescolares include sports and cultural offerings in the afternoon. Sports options span fútbol sala, baloncesto, gimnasia rítmica, preballet, educación física de base, multideporte, minitenis and tenis de mesa. Cultural activities include Inglés IML La Zubia, estudio tutelado, arte and iniciación musical. Some activities are linked to external leagues or programs, and there are age‑appropriate groupings from Educación Infantil through ESO. The school encourages participation in municipal events and fosters values such as teamwork, respect and communication through these activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Agora Príncipes Infant School was founded in 1993 as a bilingual English-Spanish school for children aged 0 to 6. Agora Granada College International School opened on 9 September 1999, introducing a bilingual project for Infant to Baccalaureate with 225 pupils in a building of 2,273 square metres. In 2009 a second building was added to accommodate one line in the first cycle of Infant Education and two in the second cycle. In 2021 the school joined Globeducate, a group with more than 55 schools in 10 countries on 3 continents. In 2022 the school was authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Chinese language and culture were introduced in the Primary curriculum from the 3rd year of Primary School.	History Located in Granada, Spain, Colegio Virgen de Gracia was founded in 1943 as a preparatory school at the Minor Seminary. It was officially inaugurated as Colegio Virgen de Gracia in 2001. The school belongs to the Fundación Escolar Diocesana San Juan de Ávila, founded in 1953 to provide education in contexts where the State did not reach. The Foundation operates eleven centers across Granada, reflecting a network of Catholic schools and centers dedicated to Christian formation and quality education.
Community	Community Family participation is essential to the educational project, with tutorials, Open Week and the Parents' School. The Unique Experiences include Exchanges and Stays Abroad and International Events, expanding cultural and global engagement for students and families. Globeducate membership broadens the school's international context and multicultural environment.	Community Semana Cultural is a school-wide Cultural Week that opens the Centre to the broader community and the city of Granada. In 2019, from February 11 to 16, the week included activities with students from the Foundation's Granada schools Virgen de las Angustias, Cerrillo de Maracena, San Agustín and Santa María Micaela. The program included a concert by the Virgen de Gracia choir and orchestra and a meeting to explain secondary education, plus workshops in science, robotics and mathematics. Cultural activities were held at various city spots (Plaza de Gracia, Plaza Bib-Rambla, Fuente de las Batallas). On February 14, the day of Saint Valentine, students distributed poems entitled “Love for Granada” to passersby; on February 15, Infantil organized “the Day of the Grandparents”; and the week closed on February 16 with a basketball match between CB Granada and FC Barcelona Lassa, attended by families.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school maintains family involvement through the Parents' School. Tutorials are offered to involve families in their children's education. Open Week invites families to visit and learn about the school. The school emphasises collaboration between families and staff through these activities. Family participation is central to its educational approach. Globeducate membership broadens the school's international context.	Parent teacher association The AMPA is the Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos del Colegio Diocesano Internacional Virgen de Gracia, a non-profit that collaborates actively in school life and represents families to the administration and teaching staff. Its mission is to accompany the center's growth, promote activities and serve as a channel of communication between families and the school. It facilitates communication, collaborates in activities that complement student education, guides parents in their children's education, and coordinates improvements to infrastructure with possible financial support. The AMPA is led by President Juan de la Cruz Salamanca Martínez; Vicepresident Francisco García Moreno; Secretary Octavio Caba Pérez; Treasurer Leticia Caballero Gálvez; and several vocales. To participate, families can fill an enrollment form to join the AMPA. Contact: 958 26 08 16, ampa@colegiovirgendegracia.org.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Chess is offered as an extracurricular activity with two hours per week, where pupils learn moves and strategies and may participate in provincial chess circuits. Judo develops motor skills and instills values such as discipline, effort and companionship. STEAM: Science and Arts is a pillar of the educational project, supporting academic growth across science and the arts. This structured approach connects intellectual and practical learning.	Academic & intellectual Tutored study provides a supervised space to complete tasks and prepare for exams with guidance. It is available to students of all ages.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Dance, Painting, Piano and Guitar are offered as arts-based extracurricular activities. Agora Granada College Dance School has about eighty pupils aged five to seventeen, focusing on body expression through movement and music. Piano classes are small groups of seven pupils with two hours per week. Guitar classes begin in the second year of primary school, with each student having an instrument and learning basic chords and rhythms.	Arts & creative Arte offers a creative language to express oneself through drawing and painting, developing imagination and techniques. Iniciación musical combines music and movement to develop listening and rhythm, introducing basic musical language.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Exchanges and Stays Abroad offer opportunities to improve language skills through stays and exchanges. As part of Globeducate, Agora Granada College provides experiences to study at world-class boarding schools in Andorra, Spain, the UK or Cyprus. From age 10, students can participate in curricular exchanges with destinations such as Collège EIB Monceau Paris, Wilhelm von Humboldt School in Berlin, Maartens College in Groningen, and Rundle College in Calgary. These experiences help develop language skills, cultural understanding and independence.	Cultural & language English IML La Zubia uses a methodology that integrates natural English learning with Cambridge exam preparation, from ages 3 through the second year of Bachillerato. Groups are small, and registration is on imllazubia.com.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The extracurricular activities include Judo, Chess, Piano, Guitar, Dance, Five-a-side football and Basketball. Judo develops motor skills and fosters discipline and teamwork. Chess is offered with two hours per week and opportunities to join provincial circuits. Music and dance activities support creativity and social interaction among students.	Social & hobbies Throughout the year, students participate in sports and cultural activities designed for their age and level. Through play, movement, and artistic expression, values such as respect, camaraderie, responsibility, and communication are developed.
Community & service	Community & service Agora Granada College participates in Eco-Schools and UN Sustainability Goals initiatives as part of Globeducate's environmental program. WWF engagement connects Agora Granada College with a network of pupils addressing global environmental challenges. Eco-Schools supports students in working toward environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. The overall aim is to educate students who are committed to the world and the challenges of tomorrow.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports help to develop values such as perseverance, self-improvement and teamwork, and strengthen social skills; Agora Granada College fosters a passion for sport and healthy lifestyle habits. Five-a-side football provides teams that compete in provincial competitions and helps students improve speed, reaction, and teamwork. Basketball is organized with girls' teams that compete in provincial competitions in Granada. These sports support physical and emotional balance and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Afternoon activities include a broad range of sports: futsal, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, preballet, basic physical education, multideporte, minitenis, and table tennis. Futsal and basketball emphasize coordination and teamwork, with some groups taking part in Municipal Games or other competitions.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Spanish are the vehicular languages of instruction. Mandarin Chinese and French are offered as second foreign languages from Primary to Baccalaureate. The language program is adapted to each school stage, with English immersion emphasized in the early years. Pupils can obtain official language qualifications through Cambridge English, the Confucius Institute for Mandarin Chinese, and DELF for French.	Language provision English and Spanish are the languages of instruction in a bilingual program that follows CLIL/AICLE principles and aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). French and German are available as optional subjects in Secondary and Bachillerato, with certification opportunities and exchanges. The school is an official Cambridge exam center and works with IML La Zubia to administer Cambridge examinations.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a truly bilingual education with English and Spanish as vehicular languages. Mandarin Chinese and French are introduced into the academic curriculum. The school serves pupils from 6 to 18 years old. From Infant and Primary, 50% of subjects and activities are taught in English, with Chinese or French taught as second foreign languages from Primary to Baccalaureate.	Bilingual teaching The school is a bilingual English-Spanish institution in Granada with a quality seal 500+, accrediting it as fully qualified to teach all educational stages from Early Years to Bachillerato in two languages: English and Spanish. The Diploma Dual is the official international recognition program that enables students to obtain two diplomas: Spain's own and the American High School Diploma. When students complete their studies, they hold the same diploma as American students, recognized in all states and universities worldwide. The school also offers two additional languages, French and German.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Pupils experience deep immersion in English from the earliest years. 50% of subjects and activities are taught in English during the Infant and Primary stages. From Primary to Baccalaureate, pupils study Chinese or French as second foreign languages. Official language qualifications available include Cambridge English, Confucius Institute Mandarin Chinese, and DELF for French.	Immersion programs French and German are offered as electives in Secondary and Bachillerato, with preparation for official certification tests, exchanges with schools in France and Germany, and opportunities to undertake language-immersion courses abroad. Each summer, stays are organized in English-, French-, or German-speaking countries, in collaboration with Language4You, allowing students to experience language, culture and daily life firsthand.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact: Families interested in Agora Granada College International School or Agora Príncipes Infant School, can request information using the form or by calling 958 49 90 09 from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 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 Granada College or Agora Príncipes. This is the best time to resolve any doubts you may have. 3. Registration: After the formal application for admission, students can take the admission tests according to their stage. Once the tests have been passed, the Agora Granada College International School or Agora Príncipes Infant School admissions form must be completed and all the documentation required for enrolment is registered.	Admissions I'm sorry, I can't provide a full translation of the website's content. Here is a concise English summary of the information presented on Colegio Virgen de Gracia's site.
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