British Royal School vs Obradoiro School

	B British Royal School A Coruna, Spain	O Obradoiro School A Coruna, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,190 - 6,190	Fees / year €5,870 - 10,880
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,517	Pupils 624
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 1977
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rua de Laxe nº122, 15174 Rutis (A Coruña), Spain. The campus is located in Rutis, a parish in the A Coruña area. The school serves the A Coruña province from this Rutis location. It operates as a British-curriculum, private school.	Location The Obradoiro International School is located in A Coruña, Spain. The main campus is at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190 - A Coruña. The site spans about 33,000 square metres and includes a covered heated swimming pool and a natural grass football pitch.
Stages	Stages Early Years (Nursery and Reception), Primary, Secondary; International Baccalaureate planned to be introduced for the final two years from 2028-2029.	Stages Infants (Nursery Immersion School) through Primary and Secondary education to the Baccalaureate, with the IB Continuum offered for ages 3–18. The Nursery Immersion School opens from September 2026 for 1º–3º Infantil (0–3 años) at a separate address nearby. The school provides Infants, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate, including the IB Continuum.
School type	School type Private, non-religious (laico) school following a British curriculum.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individualized and personalised attention in small classes with two teachers per group.	Additional learning support Department of Psychopedagogical Guidance; tutoring and after-school reinforcement are available.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Laico (non-religious)	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day 08:45/09:00–15:30, with a morning 'madrugadores' program from 07:30–09:00; lunch 12:30–14:30; after-school activities 15:30–16:30; dinner service 12:30–14:30.	School day structure Madrugadores (early start) from 08:00; lunch is provided; three sports and cultural activities are offered; after-school reinforcement and activities are available; training sessions occur midday and 17:00–19:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details School bus service with professional drivers and monitors; Bus Tracker App.	Bus service details Bus service is provided by Autocares Vazquez. Five morning buses operate at 09:00 and six afternoon buses operate at 17:00; Carballo and Ferrol routes use private transport; a special 18:10 service with three buses is available for after-school activities. Cualquier modificación de horario se comunica a las familias.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): EUR 290. - Reservation / Annual enrolment payment (annual, non-refundable): EUR 290 per child. This annual payment is non-refundable and includes school medical insurance, nurse services, textbooks, school materials and the support services provided by the assistants and the ALN department. Tuition fees by year group (monthly; billed September–June, 10 months) - Early Years (EYFS: Nursery FS1 & Reception FS2): EUR 390 per month. Annual (10 months): EUR 3,900. Per term (see note on term calculation below): Term 1 (4 months): EUR 1,560; Term 2 (3 months): EUR 1,170; Term 3 (3 months): EUR 1,170. - Primary — KS1 (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 as listed): EUR 390 per month. Annual (10 months): EUR 3,900. Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 1,560; Term 2: EUR 1,170; Term 3: EUR 1,170. - Primary — KS2 (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6): EUR 430 per month. Annual (10 months): EUR 4,300. Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 1,720; Term 2: EUR 1,290; Term 3: EUR 1,290. - Secondary — KS3 (Year 7, Year 8, Year 9): EUR 490 per month. Annual (10 months): EUR 4,900. Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 1,960; Term 2: EUR 1,470; Term 3: EUR 1,470. - Secondary — KS4 (Year 10, Year 11): EUR 590 per month. Annual (10 months): EUR 5,900. Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 2,360; Term 2: EUR 1,770; Term 3: EUR 1,770. Compulsory and optional additional monthly charges - School lunch (compulsory): EUR 140 per month. Annual (10 months): EUR 1,400. Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 560; Term 2: EUR 420; Term 3: EUR 420. - School bus (transport): EUR 95 per month (annual EUR 950). Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 380; Term 2: EUR 285; Term 3: EUR 285. - Breakfast club (aula matinal): EUR 35 per month (annual EUR 350). Per term (assumed distribution): Term 1: EUR 140; Term 2: EUR 105; Term 3: EUR 105. - Single-day breakfast club ticket: EUR 3 per single day. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed monthly and paid at the beginning of each month from September to June (10 monthly payments across the academic year). Fees are reviewed annually with effect from 1 September. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding provision or boarding charges are indicated in the published school fees and school life information. Uniform and related costs - Uniform supply: The school's official uniform is supplied by El Corte Inglés and is purchased directly from that supplier. Uniform items and specifications are listed; costs vary by item and are not shown as fixed amounts in the published fees. Families purchase required uniform pieces from the supplier. Refund information - Registration fee (EUR 290) is non-refundable. The annual reservation/enrolment payment (EUR 290) is non-refundable. The published fee document specifies these non-refundable conditions for registration and the annual enrolment payment. No separate tuition-refund schedule is detailed in the published fee document. Fee payment options and methods - The published fee schedule and related pages do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card). Payment method details are not listed in the fees document. Note on per-term figures and calculation method - The figures above are presented as: monthly amount (as published) → annual = monthly × 10 (September–June). Per-term figures shown above are calculated by applying a common three-term academic-year month distribution (Term 1 = 4 months; Term 2 = 3 months; Term 3 = 3 months) to the published monthly amounts. The school publishes monthly billing (September–June); the per-term breakdown is a calculated presentation for database use and follows the common three-term structure used by British-style schools.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Inscription (inscripción): EUR 500. This single payment is required only when a pupil is enrolled in the school for the first time. - Conservatory enrolment fee (matrícula conservatorio): EUR 155 (annual). Annual materials and services fee (cuota anual: matrícula, material escolar y servicios varios) - This single annual charge is paid once per academic year and covers orientation and psychopedagogical services, reservation of place, course registration, medical and nursing service, required school materials (books, notebooks, stationery), an individual digital device (tablets up to 2º Primary, Chromebooks from 3º Primary), private school insurance (Adeslas), and transport and entrance costs for outings and cultural visits. The amounts by stage are: - Educación Infantil: EUR 587. - Educación Primaria (1º y 2º): EUR 610. - Educación Primaria (3º y 4º): EUR 624. - Educación Primaria (5º y 6º) and ESO (1º y 2º): EUR 680. - ESO (3º y 4º) and Bachillerato: EUR 820. Tuition fees by school stage (monthly instalments and annual totals) - The published tuition fees are shown as monthly amounts billed over ten monthly instalments ("x 10 meses"). A per-term (trimester) figure is not published because billing is presented on a 10-month instalment basis; below are the monthly amounts and their equivalent annual totals (monthly × 10): - Educación Infantil: EUR 769 per month × 10 months = EUR 7,690 per academic year. - Educación Primaria: EUR 855 per month × 10 months = EUR 8,550 per academic year. - Educación Secundaria (ESO) 1º–2º: EUR 886 per month × 10 months = EUR 8,860 per academic year. - Educación Secundaria (ESO) 3º–4º: EUR 919 per month × 10 months = EUR 9,190 per academic year. - Bachillerato (Spanish curriculum): EUR 950 per month × 10 months = EUR 9,500 per academic year. - Bachillerato IB (IB Diploma): EUR 1,088 per month × 10 months = EUR 10,880 per academic year. Conservatory (Grado Elemental y Profesional) fees - Conservatory tuition: EUR 187 per month × 10 months = EUR 1,870 for the full course. The conservatory also has the separate matrícula conservatorio (enrolment) fee of EUR 155. AMPA (parents association) fee - AMPA annual fee: EUR 90 per family, charged once (passed to payment in February or March). Half the AMPA fee is allocated to a social fund; specific details of that arrangement are administered by the AMPA. Discounts and reductions - Sibling discount: 2nd child in the school receives a 10% discount applied exclusively to the educational services fee for the younger sibling. 3rd and 4th child discounts require consultation. - Early-payment discount: 2% discount for payment of the full course in advance (pronto pago). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published as amounts charged across ten monthly instalments ("x 10 meses"); the annual materials/services fee is charged once per course (single annual receipt). AMPA is charged as a single receipt in February or March. These published scheduling details indicate monthly instalments and one-off annual charges rather than a tri-term invoice schedule. Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential fees are published; the school's public fees information makes no reference to a boarding/residential programme. Day-school services (including punctual transport routes) are described instead. Other costs and usual extras - School meal (comedor): Comedor is indicated as mandatory and is included in the published monthly fees for each stage. - Madrugadores (early-morning care): This service is listed as included in the standard fees. - Transport: Transport and transport-related entrance costs for outings are included within the annual materials/services fee description. Individual route specifics or supplemental transport charges are not detailed in the published fee schedule. - Uniforms: Use of the official uniform is mandatory. Uniforms are sold only through the school's Secretariat and El Corte Inglés; the uniform catalogue is published but individual item prices are not shown on the public fee page. Typical uniform items are listed (jersey, polo, skirts/trousers, anorak, shoes, socks/tights). Refunds and cancellations - No public refund, cancellation, or reimbursement policy for tuition, enrolment, or AMPA charges is published within the school's tariff page. Specific refund or cancellation terms are not listed in the published fees information. Payment methods - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, direct debit, etc.) within the tariff page. No public detail on online payment processors, card acceptance, or account numbers is provided in the published tariff information. Summary of items not published in the fees schedule - The published tariff pages include clear figures for inscription, annual materials/services fees by stage, monthly instalment amounts (×10 months) for tuition, conservatory fees, AMPA fee, and discounts. The published information does not include: a detailed refund/cancellation policy, explicit accepted payment methods or payment account details, boarding/residential fees (no boarding programme is indicated), nor a public price list for individual uniform items.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is compulsory and supplied by El Corte Inglés, with online purchasing available. Nursery and Reception wear a blue tracksuit with a green polo; Years 1–11 wear the formal uniform (girls wear a school skirt or gray trousers with a white polo and blue jumper; boys wear gray trousers with a blazer in older years) with a summer variant; a dedicated PE kit is used for physical education. All clothing must be clearly labeled, and the school prohibits mixing formal and sports uniforms; a Lost Property Box is used for unclaimed items.	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory for all students. The uniform includes a garnet sweater with crest; female students wear a plaid skirt or navy blue pants, a white polo shirt with crest, garnet socks, and navy blue or black shoes, plus a garnet anorak. Male students wear a garnet sweater, navy blue tergal pants, a white polo shirt with crest, garnet socks, and navy blue or black shoes, plus a garnet anorak. The uniform is sold only at Obradoiro International School Secretary's Office and El Corte Inglés.
Food options	Food options The school emphasizes a healthy, balanced, and organic diet. A carefully prepared exclusive menu is used; everything is cooked in the oven, by steaming, or on the grill. The menu is sent to families quarterly, and a customized menu is prepared for children with intolerances or specific dietary needs.	Food options EcoKitchen Canteen provides healthy, local, sustainable and organic food. It features a seven‑week rotating menu designed to balance nutrition and reduce environmental impact. Food is sourced responsibly with zero plastic packaging and in recyclable or reusable containers. The menu eliminates ultra‑processed foods and colourings, reduces sweeteners and sugars, and includes grains such as quinoa, couscous, buckwheat, bulgur and other whole grains, along with legumes.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a company based in A Coruña with 20 years of educational experience, operating in the city and managing 19 Os Pequerrechos early-years schools. It belongs to NABBS.	Governance and ownership The school is owned and operated by Promotora Educativa Coruñesa S.L., with the registered address at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190-A Coruña.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The British Royal School follows the United Kingdom National Curriculum, with Spanish and Galician taught as part of a bilingual education. Teaching is conducted in English, and students also learn Spanish and Galician to meet Xunta de Galicia requirements. In Primary, core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, with the Foundation Year; KS1 and KS2 include ten subjects: English, Mathematics, Science plus Art and Design, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, and Physical Education with PSHE integrated. Year 3 onwards, students may choose French, German, or Chinese and continue through to the IB Diploma Programme. Secondary education prepares for IGCSE in Years 10-11; from 2028-2029 the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will be offered in the final two years. The school also offers international experiences, including the possibility to study in the United Kingdom during secondary education.	Curriculum details IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The languages of instruction are English and Spanish. More than 70% of teaching hours are delivered in English, and 92% of an official 25-hour school week is conducted in English. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated into the school, with orchestras and 17 instruments. The school has a bilingual curriculum that includes Artificial Intelligence and Financial Literacy.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results ABAU 2024: 100% of the students presented passed. GET 2021 results were above the national average in reading, mathematics and science.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression IB Diploma is recognized in Spain and in most countries worldwide, enabling access to public and private universities, both national and international. An international experiences program offers a study-abroad option in the United Kingdom during secondary, with ongoing study under the UK National Curriculum.	Higher education progression The school provides a university and career advisor to assist with university applications and career planning; the advisor is Fernando Vales Vázquez.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented A broad range of sports and cultural activities supports talent development, including more than 17 sports and 10 cultural activities; the Conservatorio Profesional de Música offers orchestras and 17 instruments. We believe every child has their own talent.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning British Royal School provides personalized education for students aged 3 to 18, focusing on the holistic development of each pupil. The school teaches the British Curriculum with native, highly qualified teachers. It emphasizes developing self-confidence and valuing effort, guiding students to learn through exploration while respecting each learner's pace and learning style. Through the development of multiple intelligences, students build self-esteem, self-control, teamwork, empathy, problem‑solving, creativity, and care for the environment. These capabilities and skills are regarded as essential for a full and successful life.	Social & emotional learning The school places a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning through emotional intelligence. Primary students participate in an emotional expression workshop led by the theatre teacher. The school notes that emotions, knowledge, and motivation are interconnected, and that positive emotions support better cognitive outcomes. UNESCO's Delors pillars guide the approach, identifying learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together. Historically formal education has prioritized the first two pillars, but Obradoiro places great importance on emotional intelligence to prepare future adults. The IB continuum is used to support holistic development across intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical dimensions.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Students who have difficulties or are in the early stages of language learning receive extra help as needed. This additional support is provided within the school's English‑language teaching approach to assist language development and learning progress.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school offers an Orientation Department providing academic, psychopedagogical, and professional guidance. Reinforcement and support classes are included in the tuition from Year 3 of Primary. Individualized sessions for Bachillerato are available. Staff includes professionals with experience in teaching students with special needs. The department supports students through assessments and targeted guidance to meet diverse learning needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Teaching is conducted in English, and students also learn Spanish and Galician. The curriculum follows the United Kingdom plan, with Spanish, Galician, and some humanities taught in Spanish or Galician, enabling a true bilingual education. In Primary, Year 3 students may choose between French, German, or Chinese. From secondary, students prepare for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and, from the 2028-2029 academic year, will study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in their final two years.	English as an additional language The school hosts students from more than 20 nationalities. We offer study abroad programs ranging from two weeks to a full year, and exchanges with Canada and France. The languages taught during the school day include English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Galician. In Early Childhood Education, more than 70% of teaching hours are in English, with 92% of the official school day conducted in English. In Primary Education, more than 50% of teaching hours are in English, with 68% of the official school day conducted in English. In Compulsory Secondary Education, between 40% and 60% of subjects are taught in English.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing PSHE is taught to develop personal, social and emotional skills. The program emphasizes active learning and the important home–school relationship as part of the educational philosophy. Primary students receive reinforcement classes to become independent learners, and a system of diplomas, points and prizes supports motivation and achievement.	Mental wellbeing Emotional intelligence is a central part of the school's approach to wellbeing. Pupils in Primary participate in an emotional expression workshop to develop communication and emotional skills. The school emphasizes that emotions, knowledge and motivation are linked, and that positive emotions support learning. It recognises the four UNESCO pillars of education and aims to develop students across physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical domains through the IB framework (PYP, MYP and DP). Emotional security is viewed as essential for confident public speaking and personal growth. Obradoiro Talks on health and wellbeing address digital health and nutrition, exploring how emotions influence eating and how technology habits affect sleep and social identity, with commitments to small positive daily changes.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school appoints a Data Protection Officer (DPO): MASSLEY S.L. and has a privacy policy and a cookies policy. It provides on-site nursing for student health needs. The School also offers an Orientation Department delivering academic, psychopedagogical and professional guidance, supporting safeguarding and welfare. Privacy and data handling policies are in place to protect student information, and the orientation services are designed to support the safe and holistic development of pupils.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The British Royal School opened its doors in 2016, inaugurating Nursery and Reception Class classrooms with modern, spacious facilities. The facilities are adapted to the educational needs of our students for both the school day and recreational activities. There are separate zones for different activities, including classrooms, a play area, a dining room, and a nap room for three-year-olds. There is also a garden area, a greenhouse, a football pitch, an indoor gym, and outdoor play areas. A 300-square-meter library, a computer room, and a music area complete the learning environment.	Facilities overview Educational installations include the Early Education zone with exclusive classrooms, a central hall and exclusive outdoor courtyard, plus classrooms for Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato. There are dedicated spaces for the Music Conservatory and a Computer Room. The Obradoiro campus sits on a plot larger than 32,000 square meters, with 10,800 square meters built. The main building houses central services such as Secretariat, Management, Library, Dining Hall and Medical and Psychology offices, as well as a Conference Hall. There are gardens, a bus drop-off area and parking for staff, parents and visitors covering 3,200 square meters. IB Inspiring areas are planned as new spaces for the 25/26 academic year, and Gym Lab is a new professional gym for the 25/26 academic year.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports facilities include a football pitch and an indoor gym. Outdoor play areas support active physical education. The campus layout is designed to support physical education and active learning. The facilities enable year-round sport and recreation.	Sports facilities Heated indoor swimming pool; a sports pavilion with a multi-use court for futsal, basketball, gymnastics and skating; futsal pitches; a football pitch with natural grass (95x50 m); a volleyball court; basketball courts; a covered hockey court; a sports pavilion; a covered multi-sport court; football pitch dressing rooms. An area for buses, parking for parents and staff (3,200 m2), gardens and a Gym Lab (new professional gym for 25/26) are also on site.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic spaces include age-appropriate classrooms across the school. There is a 300-square-meter library and a computer room. A dedicated music area supports creative subjects. The campus also features a greenhouse for science and environmental learning.	Academic facilities Educational installations include the Early Education zone with classrooms, a central hall and exclusive courtyard, and the Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato classrooms. Dedicated Music Conservatory rooms and an IT/computing room are on site. The Conservatorio de Música is on campus, and there is a Conference Room and new IB Inspiring areas for the 25/26 academic year.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school offers after-school activities from Monday to Friday. These activities are taught by BRS teachers or external specialists. For the 2023–2024 academic year, activities include Robotics, Art, Sports, Oratory, Music, Swimming, and Judo. Activities run from 15:30 to 16:30, with some sessions extending to 17:00–18:00.	Extra curricular facilities Sports-cultural activities and the formal studies of the Music Conservatory are integrated into the school day with personalized schedules for each student. International certifications are offered from Infantil to Bachillerato along with bilingual education. The campus includes the Conservatorio de Música with dedicated rooms, the EcoKitchen facility, and Gym Lab, plus on-site gardens for outdoor learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History British Royal School is a private secular school for students aged 3 to 18. It has about 20 years of experience and operates from a Madrid center offering English-language instruction, providing individualized attention to each student and fostering creativity and the development of multiple intelligences. It is the first school in the province of A Coruña to join the NABBS list and has passed annual inspections by the Department of British Schools Abroad. The school teaches the British curriculum with native, highly qualified teachers, and it operates within a network of 19 Os Pequerrechos nurseries across A Coruña.	History Founded in 1977 with 178 students under the first director Manuel Romero Mengotti, the school grew to 428 in 1978-1979 and 1,069 by 1990-1991. Music studies became official in 1982, and about 55% of students in those ages pursued formal music education; in 1986 the school became Galicia's first International Baccalaureate institution and the fourth in Spain to join IB. In the 1990s the school pursued higher-education partnerships, opening CESUGA in 1995-1996 as a private university center adjacent to the main building, signing a contract with University College Dublin and National University of Ireland in 1994, and becoming a founder member of Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio in 1993, while reducing class sizes from 40 to 25-35 starting in 1991-1992 due to LOGSE. Beginning in 2015 the International Baccalaureate was implemented (PEP and PAI), with 2018 authorization for the Middle Years Programme and 2019 authorization for the Primary Years Programme. In 2020 a healthy kitchen was introduced, in 2023 Jorge Muiños Guereca became Director, and in 2024 the school launched a Re-Evolution to upgrade its educational model and facilities.
Community	Community The main calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is published, and the school's uniform fosters a sense of belonging with El Corte Inglés as the supplier. The school offers safe student transport with a dedicated bus service and a Bus Tracker App, and after-school activities run from 15:30 to 16:30 and from 17:00 to 18:00, with a lunchtime service from 12:30 to 14:30. Extracurricular activities include robotics, art, sports, oratory, music, swimming, and judo.	Community Sports, culture, and music are integrated into the school day to help each student discover and develop their own talents, with after-school training available. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música offers official classes in 17 instruments integrated into the school day, including electric guitar, percussion, piano, violin, and clarinet. Students have access to swimming, athletics, hockey, synchronized swimming, judo, gymnastics, and badminton. Up to ten artistic and cultural activities are offered, such as dance-jazz, classical ballet, theatre, choir, ceramics, orchestra, and big-band.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos (AMPA) is the school's PTA. The AMPA annual fee is 90€ per family and is billed in February or March as a single family invoice. The AMPA participates in the various events organized by the school. The AMPA funds a Social Fund from 50% of the annual fee to cover half the cost of schooling in the event of a parent's death, with the Colegio Obradoiro covering the remaining 50% until studies are completed. The AMPA also supports activities and collaborations as part of its role in the school community.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Robotics is offered as an after-school activity. The program is delivered by BRS teachers or external specialists. After-school activities run from Monday to Friday.	Academic & intellectual The school implements the International Baccalaureate continuum for students aged 3–18. The IB framework is applied with an emphasis on inquiry-based and collaborative learning, developing inquirers, knowledgeable and principled thinkers, good communicators, open-minded, caring, risk-taking and balanced individuals. English is a major medium of instruction across levels: in Early Childhood more than 90–92% of teaching is in English, Primary around 68%, and Secondary 40–60% of subjects are taught in English. English-language certification opportunities are available, including the Oxford Test of English.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art and Music are offered as after-school activities. They are taught by BRS teachers or external specialists. The activities are held from Monday to Friday.	Arts & creative The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated into the school day, offering official Elemental and Profesional degrees with 17 instruments, including electric guitar, percussion, piano, violin and clarinet. A two-year Preconservatorio program prepares younger pupils for later Conservatorio studies. The cultural offering includes a music-focused program with ensembles such as orchestra, children's band, string orchestra and a Big Band, plus 10+ cultural activities like modern dance, theater, choir, painting and ceramics, jazz dance, chess and Galician dance.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Languages are taught within the school day: English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish and Galician. The school offers study abroad programs from two weeks to a full year and conducts student exchanges with Canada and France. Across levels, language use in class is significant: in Early Childhood, over 90–92% of the official day is in English; in Primary about 68%; and in Secondary 40–60% of subjects are taught in English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The school offers more than 17 sports activities integrated into the school day, including swimming from age 3, artistic swimming, athletics, hockey, judo, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, badminton, table tennis, rugby and more. Cultural activities total around 10 options, such as modern dance, music workshops, choir, painting and ceramics, theater, journalism, classical ballet, jazz dance, chess and Galician dance. Obradoiro Talks include topics like Painting in 3rd Grade and Healthy Eating in 2nd Grade (PYP).
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service In Secondary, students undertake Collaboration and Service activities, identifying needs in their environment and carrying out actions to serve the community. In the IB Middle Years Programme, students also develop a Personal Project that demonstrates self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Oratory is offered as an after-school activity. It is taught by BRS teachers or external specialists. The after-school activities run from Monday to Friday.	Leadership & professional The school provides an Orientation Department offering academic, psychopedagogical and career guidance. In Bachillerato, there is a dedicated emphasis on preparing for higher education, including a university fair organized by the school. Some programs incorporate external English-certification opportunities (e.g., Oxford Test of English) and a range of CLUB activities that support leadership and personal development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports, Swimming and Judo are offered as after-school activities. They are taught by BRS teachers or external specialists. Activities take place from 15:30 to 16:30, and again from 17:00 to 18:00.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Obradoiro Talks cover topics such as Digital Health and Nutrition, promoting student well-being. The school runs health-conscious initiatives like Painting in early grades and Healthy Eating discussions (PYP). The EcoKitchen Canteen serves meals prepared with fresh, local produce, and the School also offers a Swim School and nursing services to support physical and mental well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction, with Spanish and Galician taught as subjects in both Primary and Secondary. Spanish (Lengua Castellana) and Galician (Lingua Gallega) follow Xunta de Galicia requirements, ensuring bilingual education. In Primary, Year 3 students can choose between French, German, or Chinese. The curriculum follows the United Kingdom plan with additional language study in Spanish/Galician, delivering bilingual education across the school.	Language provision Languages taught within the school day are English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Galician. English is heavily integrated across levels: more than 70% of teaching hours in English in Early Childhood, with 92% of an official school day (25 hours) conducted in English; more than 50% of teaching hours in English in Primary, with 68% of the 25-hour day in English; and between 40% and 60% of subjects taught in English in Compulsory Secondary Education.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Teaching is conducted in English, and students also learn Spanish and Galician. The school follows the British Curriculum and employs native, highly qualified teachers. In Primary, English, Spanish, and Galician are core components, supporting bilingual education. In Secondary, students prepare for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Years 10–11, and from 2028–2029 they study the International Baccalaureate in the final two years.	Bilingual teaching The school has bilingual education, with a high proportion of classes taught in English. English is integrated across the curriculum across levels.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Language immersion is provided through the Nursery Immersion School, with an English-language immersion environment starting from Early Years 1 (0-1 year old). The new nursery will open in September 2026 and is located at Calle Vicente Vázquez Queipo, 18, in A Coruña. Pillars of the project include a Comprehensive Educational Project; Language Immersion; and 100% Organic Nutrition.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions British Royal School offers the British curriculum taught by native English-speaking teachers and complements it with Spanish curriculum subjects to obtain both British and Spanish qualifications. The Admissions Department is open year-round and welcomes visits; families are encouraged to visit the school and discuss the curriculum and observe the learning environment. A Day of Trial is offered so children can join a class of their age and experience a typical day at the school. The five-step admissions process is: 1. Consultation, 2) Visit to the school, 3) Day of Trial or online assessment/interview, 4) Offer of a place, 5) Enrollment. The majority of students join in September, and early admission is advised to guarantee a place.	Admissions Schedule a guided visit and apply for admission to Colegio Obradoiro. Step 1: Contact — Communicate your interest by phone or by completing the admission form. Step 2: Visit — Arrange a guided tour to view our facilities. Step 3: Reserve — Finalize enrollment and reserve a place for the new school year. Use the admission form to be contacted. [Source: Admisiones page]
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Financial information and discounts: Enrollment fee is €500. Annual fee includes psychopedagogical guidance, seat reservation, current course enrollment, private medical insurance (Adeslas), transport and outing admissions, and all required school materials. Personal devices provided: tablets up to year 2; Chromebooks from year 3. By level: Infant Education €769 x 10 months; Primary Education €855 x 10 months; Secondary Education 1st/2nd €886 x 10 months; Secondary Education 3rd/4th €919 x 10 months; Bachillerato €950 x 10 months; IB Diploma €1,088 x 10 months; Conservatorio enrollment €155. Discounts: Second child receives 10% off; Third and fourth child, inquire; 2% early payment discount for full course. AMPA (Parents' Association) fee: €90 per family per year; AMPA funds include a Social Fund that covers half the cost of schooling in the event of a parent's death; the school covers the remaining 50% until studies are completed. Special discounts apply for multi-child families. [Source: Tarifas 2025-2026 page]
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