ISCAT International School of Catalunya vs St. Patrick's International School
ISCAT International School of Catalunya and St. Patrick's International School are both in Barcelona, about 40 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes, and ISCAT International School of Catalunya also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are €8,925 - 13,650 at ISCAT International School of Catalunya and €9,905 - 10,425 at St. Patrick's International School, which puts ISCAT International School of Catalunya roughly 11% higher. ISCAT International School of Catalunya takes pupils from 3 to 18, and St. Patrick's International School from 0 to 18. St. Patrick's International School is the larger school, with around 198 pupils to ISCAT International School of Catalunya's 150. Typical class sizes are 15 at ISCAT International School of Catalunya and 16 at St. Patrick's International School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
British Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
150
Pupils
198
Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2007
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
La Garriga campus in La Garriga, Barcelona, Spain. The main address is Manuel Raspall, 8, 08530 La Garriga, Barcelona. The campus comprises four buildings (Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles) and can accommodate up to 300 students from Nursery to Year 13. It is about 30 minutes from Barcelona city centre and from the Costa Brava beaches; La Garriga is green and safe with a train station nearby for easy access to Barcelona.
Location
C/ Major, 37-39, Sant Joan Despí, 08970 Barcelona.
Stages
Stages
From 3 to 18 years (Nursery through Year 13).
Stages
Pre-Nursery & Early Years; Primary; Secondary education
School type
School type
British international day school.
School type
British School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning Support is led by qualified SEN practitioners who shadow progress, liaise between students, teachers and parents, and plan and deliver the Emotional Education programme. When ongoing specialised attention is required, ISCAT collaborates with external professionals and a visiting psychologist is available weekly; parents are involved in interventions.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British international school following the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Not religious
School day structure
School day structure
Morning: 7.30–8.15 am (Early Morning); 8.30 am start with flexible arrival for Early Years until 9.00 am. Lunch: 12.45–2.00 pm for Early Years; 1.00–2.00 pm for Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. Afternoon: 2.00 pm start; 4.00 pm end; after‑school activities until 5.15 pm; after‑school care until 6.00 pm.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
ISCAT offers school transport with two routes: Mataró Parc Shopping Centre (Mataró) for families on the Maresme coast (about 30 minutes) and Barcelona (Plaza de Alfonso Comín, exit 6, Ronda de Dalt). Public transport options include Renfe Rodalies line R3 to La Garriga (La Garriga train station is about a two‑minute walk from campus) and Sagales bus service from Granollers to La Garriga.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Enrolment Fees - Enrolment fee (one-off): EUR 2,200. - Entrance test fee (for Secondary and A‑Level candidates only): EUR 50. - Sibling discount: third child onward receives 20% discount when siblings are enrolled simultaneously; the third child's enrolment can be free in the enrolment-fee line described.
Notes on what the annual tuition includes: - Tuition, school materials, books and school insurance are included in the annual fee for the listed stages; re‑enrolment/pre‑inscription is also listed as included in the fee for the relevant stages. PE activities are specifically listed under some secondary stages.
Other recurring costs and optional services - School lunch (monthly): Regular use EUR 200 per month; Occasional use EUR 14 per meal; Packed lunch option EUR 35 (monthly). - Early Morning Care (7:30–8:00): Regular use EUR 65 per month; Occasional use EUR 7 per day. - After‑School Care (16:15–18:00): Regular use EUR 75 per month; Occasional use charged at EUR 6 per 30 minutes. - School transport (monthly by route): typical full monthly charges shown are EUR 180–205 depending on route; occasional single‑journey price EUR 15. Transport must be paid termly, in advance, for full‑service users.
Examination and exam‑related charges - GCSE (Year 11) exam fee: EUR 150 per subject. - AS Level (Year 12) exam fee: EUR 195 per subject. - A Level (Year 13) exam fee: EUR 315 per subject. - Additional exam charges: Special access arrangements EUR 35 per subject; re‑mark / re‑sit fees follow the same subject rates above and late entries incur double fees as noted.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding fees appear in the current school fees document for the fees schedule provided. A historical boarding schedule (Academic Year 2019–20) exists showing examples of boarding charges (for reference only): Registration EUR 1,000; Full boarding (7‑day) EUR 39,500; Weekly boarding (Mon–Fri) EUR 30,000; one‑term option EUR 16,000; refundable deposit EUR 3,000. The current fees document does not list boarding charges.
Refund information - The current fees document does not specify any general refund policy for tuition or enrolment. The historical boarding schedule (2019–20) explicitly listed a refundable boarding deposit (EUR 3,000) in that older boarding schedule. No refundable‑fee rules for current tuition or enrolment are specified in the current fees document.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The fees document explicitly states that the school transport tariff for regular users must be paid termly, in advance. The fees document does not provide detailed general tuition billing dates, payment‑deadline schedule, or standard late‑payment penalties within the fees pages provided.
Fee payment options - The current fees document does not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) or specific bank details.
Short summary of missing items in the published fees document - The published fees material lists annual tuition by stage, the one‑off enrolment fee, ancillary monthly charges (meals, care, transport) and examination charges, and it specifies that transport is paid termly in advance. The published fees material does not state a detailed tuition billing schedule (specific payment dates or term‑dates for tuition), does not list accepted payment methods, and does not include a general refund policy for tuition/enrolment. Historical boarding fees are available in an older boarding schedule but boarding is not listed in the current fees document.
Fee details
Inscription (application) fees
- Pre-Nursery: EUR 450. - Early Years and Primary: EUR 2,500.
Tuition (published by school stage)
- Pre‑Nursery / Early Years Foundation Stage / Primary: EUR 845 per month. - Secondary: EUR 910 per month. - Swimming (Primary): EUR 38 per month.
Annual and recurring mandatory charges
- Annual reservation fee: EUR 350 per year. - Medical insurance: EUR 175 per year. - Accident insurance: EUR 375 per year.
Book / materials (annual)
- Year 1: EUR 175 per year. - Years 2–4: EUR 215 per year. - Years 5–6: EUR 240 per year. - Secondary: EUR 425 per year.
Uniform and typical uniform item prices (examples)
- The published monthly fee includes breakfast, lunch and snack; school supplies; one‑day excursions; psychology service; digital platform; language and co‑curricular lessons (Chinese, piano, dance, yoga, mindfulness, Spanish, Catalan, French); and curricular subjects according to the British Council.
Per‑term and per‑year equivalents (calculated example)
- The school publishes tuition as a monthly amount. The following per‑term and per‑year figures are calculated examples based on a 10‑month billing period (September–June) and a three‑term academic year; these per‑term and per‑year figures are derived from the school's published monthly fees by simple arithmetic and are shown here for budgeting purposes only. (This calculation method uses the typical Spanish school-year rhythm of classes running from September to June.)
- Pre‑Nursery / EYFS / Primary (published EUR 845 per month): - Example annual (calculated) = EUR 845 × 10 = EUR 8,450 per year. - Example per term (calculated) = EUR 8,450 ÷ 3 = EUR 2,816.67 per term. - Secondary (published EUR 910 per month): - Example annual (calculated) = EUR 910 × 10 = EUR 9,100 per year. - Example per term (calculated) = EUR 9,100 ÷ 3 = EUR 3,033.33 per term. - Swimming (Primary) (published EUR 38 per month): - Example annual (calculated) = EUR 38 × 10 = EUR 380 per year. - Example per term (calculated) = EUR 380 ÷ 3 = EUR 126.67 per term.
Boarding
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published; boarding is not listed as an offered service.
Refunds and cancellations
- No published refund or fee‑cancellation policy for tuition, inscription, reservation, insurance or other fees is available on the school's published fee pages. Parents should note that no explicit refund information is provided in the published fee schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms (published details and notes)
- Tuition is presented on the school's pages as a monthly charge by stage and as specific annual charges for reservation and insurance; the school also lists an annual reservation fee and annual insurance/accident charges. No full termly billing schedule (dates for invoice due‑dates, instalment options or late‑payment penalties) is published with the fee amounts.
Fee payment options
- The published fee pages do not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, online payment services, etc.). No payment‑method details are published alongside the fee schedule.
Summary for parents (concise)
- Inscription: Pre‑Nursery EUR 450; Early Years & Primary EUR 2,500. Monthly tuition: Primary stages EUR 845/month; Secondary EUR 910/month. Annual reservation and insurance charges apply (reservation EUR 350; medical EUR 175; accident EUR 375). Book packs and uniform items are additional and itemised on the school's uniform and book lists. No boarding fees, no published refund policy, and no published payment‑method details are shown in the school's public fee pages.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
Boarding is offered with the following options (Academic Year 2019-2020): 7-day week boarding 39,500 €, Weekly Boarding (Mon–Fri) 30,000 €, and a 1-term option 16,000 €. Registration 1,000 €, Deposit 3,000 €. Extras are not included (excursions, extracurricular activities and afternoon & weekend clubs).
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
ISCAT has implemented a dress code. All students up to Key Stage 3 must wear school uniform. Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 do not have to wear a uniform but must follow the dress code. The uniform is supplied by Minime Uniformes.
Uniform requirement
The school has uniforms for Pre-Nursery, Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Formal school black shoes are mandatory; trainers are not allowed except on PE days.
Food options
Food options
The school dining room service is available to all students. There are two dining rooms: one for Early Years and Key Stage 1, and another for Primary and Secondary. Students may use the school catered lunch service or bring a packed lunch. Menus are prepared by a local La Garriga catering company and supervised by a dietician; special menus are available for dietary requirements. Lunchtime supervision is provided by staff. The monthly menu is available on the intranet. Use of the dining room is charged monthly and is not included in tuition; occasional lunches may be paid on the day; a small charge may apply for those bringing packed lunches.
Food options
A healthy menu designed by a nutritionist uses high-quality, locally sourced and ecological products. Summer and Winter menus are published.
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The International School of Catalunya follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Early Years through to A-Levels. Year 10 Secondary students (aged about 15-16) take IGCSE examinations. A-Levels are a two-year programme preparing students for university. Official exams include SATs, I/GCSE, and International A-Levels. The Early Years Foundation Stage begins in Reception (3-5 years) and Primary education starts in Key Stage 1; Secondary begins in Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) and continues to Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11).
Curriculum details
St. Patrick's International School follows the British Curriculum. It offers Pre-Nursery & Early Years (0–3 and 3–5 years), Primary (6–12 years), and Secondary (13–18 years), with Secondary education in process under an International Bachelor program. The Pre-Nursery & Early Years program is multilingual. The school emphasizes English-language immersion, aiming for total immersion in English while engaging with international programs.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Emotional Education is provided throughout Primary and Secondary. The school aims to create independent learners and thinkers within a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive and develop positive academic, life and interpersonal skills.
Social & emotional learning
The school is described as a family, with a cozy and stimulating environment where close relationships with children are fostered and families are invited to participate in their child's educational journey. All children are happy, well attended, and feel committed to the school's values within a family environment. The British Council has accepted St Patrick's International School as a British school, and the school follows the guidelines of the British government related to curriculum, regulations and internal organisation.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
Entry to Early Years requires no prior knowledge of English, while entry to Secondary and A-Levels requires an adequate level of spoken English.
English as an additional language
The school teaches in English with total immersion.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Emotional Education is embedded across Primary and Secondary. The school offers Forest School Education and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with Gold Award.
Mental wellbeing
The school provides a cozy and stimulating environment that fosters close relationships with students and engages families in their child's educational journey. Children are supported to be happy and feel valued within a family setting.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The school has its main La Garriga campus, comprising four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—that host up to 300 students from Nursery to Year 13. The school has a safe play area for younger children and a park with a football field and basketball hoops used by older students. The campus is positioned about 30 minutes from Barcelona city centre and from the beaches of the Costa Brava, with the Pyrenees about 1.5 hours away. The town of La Garriga has shops, restaurants, sport clubs, a cinema and a train station within a short walk, and the nearest airports are in Barcelona and Girona.
Facilities overview
The school is housed in a renovated Catalan masía (Can Trias de Bes) in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, serving Pre-Nursery through Secondary. It sits in a natural environment with a large garden and outdoor area for activities that support creativity and social-emotional development. The main building has been renovated to a cozy, modern atmosphere, and classrooms are equipped with the latest technology. A large area for sports and multiple outdoor learning spaces are available on campus.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has a safe play area for younger children and a park featuring a football field and basketball hoops for older students.
Sports facilities
A large area for sports supports a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, enabling students to participate in diverse sports.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The school has four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—that host classrooms for Nursery to Year 13. A library is used by Year 1 for reading and learning activities. The school follows the British National Curriculum and supports small class sizes to enable personalised learning. Forest School pedagogy provides weekly outdoor learning sessions in local forests.
Academic facilities
Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology. The school follows a British educational system. There is an ALN (Additional Learning Needs) department and an English Additional Learning department to support students with special educational needs.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The school has a wide after-school program including Dance, Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Arts & Crafts, Football Club, Pre-robotics & Robotics, Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club, Tennis and Homework Club. Activities run Monday to Thursday from 16:10 to 17:10 and are organised by ISCAT staff and other qualified professionals, with further information available on the intranet or at the school office. Forest School sessions take place weekly, led by Forest School teachers in natural settings. The school has a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award program for Secondary students, including volunteering, physical, skills and an expedition.
Extra curricular facilities
Lunch Clubs during the day and After School activities in the afternoons, along with a wide range of other extracurricular activities.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Founded in 2007, The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) is a British school located in La Garriga, Barcelona. It offers formal British education to students aged 3 to 18, from Early Years to A Levels, with the National Curriculum of England and Wales; GCSE is taken around age 16, followed by A Levels, all of which are recognised and convalidated by local Generalitat and international institutions. ISCAT complements the core curriculum with Forest School and the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools programme. In 2012, ISCAT became the first school in Spain to offer Forest School under the guidance of Forest Leader Emma Montgomery. It is an accredited UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a Gold Award, and the articles of the Rights of the Child underpin the learning programme and day-to-day governance.
History
Gemma Izquierdo is the Head and Founder of St. Patrick's International School. She states that five years ago she pursued her dream and founded the school to provide total immersion in English in Barcelona. The school offers activities such as yoga, piano, Chinese, cooking, mindfulness, Montessori, dance, weekly reading and writing, and music to support the development of each child. The school emphasizes developing each child's potential within a multilingual setting.
Community
Community
ISCAT fosters a friendly, family atmosphere and actively involves parents and carers in the early years. Forest School sessions are a core part of the learning experience, with weekly visits to the local forest. The UNICEF Rights Respecting School programme reinforces school values and governance, with elected class representatives forming student councils and collaboration with families and local businesses. Recent News highlights ongoing outdoor learning, climate action projects, and student activities within the ISCAT community.
Community
Family involvement is central to the school's community. Daily routines are shared with families via a private internal platform; the school also organizes open days, conferences and workshops to support parents, and assemblies and certificates promote emotional intelligence and core values. At least one personalized annual meeting is offered with each family, along with a September welcome meeting, two annual progress reports for each child, and access to psychological support if needed.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
ISCAT offers formal British education to students aged 3 to 18, from Kindergarten to High School. The program is based on the British National Curriculum. The school emphasises small class sizes to foster stronger teacher–student relationships and personalised learning. The school aims to create independent learners and thinkers and to develop positive academic, life and interpersonal skills.
Academic & intellectual
Multiple intelligences are developed to enhance creativity and initiative. English immersion and multilingual education support language development and cognitive growth. The school follows the British curriculum guidelines to deliver a global education. Best international learning programs are selected to optimize each child's potential.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
ISCAT offers after-school activities including Dance and Arts & Crafts. The program also includes Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Football Club, and Pre-robotics & Robotics, along with Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club and Tennis. Activities are run Monday to Thursday from 16:10 to 17:10 by ISCAT staff and other suitably qualified professionals.
Arts & creative
The Primary program includes piano, swimming, dance, yoga, Chinese, German or French, mindfulness, and cooking. After-school activities include Drama and Art as well as language options in German and French. All extracurricular activities are in English except languages.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
ISCAT has a multicultural environment. The school uses the British National Curriculum. The school has native teachers.
Cultural & language
The school is multilingual with total English immersion. English, Spanish, Catalan and French are taught, with German and French available as after-school languages. From the Pre-Nursery stage multilingual development is a core aim through international teaching methods.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
At ISCAT we offer a range of after-school activities designed to complement your child's learning and development. Activities take place Monday to Thursday from 16:10 until 17:10 and are organised and run by ISCAT staff and other suitably qualified professionals. The following activities are offered this year: Dance, Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Arts & Crafts, Football Club, Pre-robotics & Robotics, Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club, Tennis and Homework Club.
Social & hobbies
The school is family oriented, fostering close relationships with children and actively involving families. The day‑to‑day program emphasizes independence, collaboration, and personal, social and emotional development through Golden Rules and Assemblies with Certificates. Families participate in school life.
Community & service
Community & service
ISCAT is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School Programme. The school has earned UNICEF's Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award and is one of the first schools to pioneer the project outside of the UK. These values are embedded throughout the culture of the school, with class representatives forming part of a student council or steering group and collaboration with families, local businesses and UNICEF UK and Catalunya through fundraisers and awareness events.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award is offered to ISCAT Secondary students. Year 10 students prepare for the Bronze Award each year by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. The award is a natural progression from Forest School activities in Primary and helps students develop important life skills and independence, with experiences and friendships that stay with them.
Leadership & professional
Students are encouraged to be creative, curious and independent thinkers who can work effectively alone and in teams. The school aims to develop personal, social and emotional growth and to prepare pupils for future global communities, supported by assemblies with certificates. Values include empathy, creativity, discovery, diversity, initiative and motivation to learn.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
ISCAT follows Forest School pedagogy, a learning approach that uses outdoor environments to teach and inspire. Forest School sessions occur weekly in settings such as forests, mountains or the beach, led by Forest School teachers. Outdoor learning fosters personal relationships, self-esteem, self-knowledge and environmental awareness.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Physical education supports gross motor and mental growth through sport. Mindfulness and yoga are integrated into the program to promote wellbeing. After-school activities include football and other options that contribute to students' health and well-being.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
English is the language of instruction with native English teachers. Spanish is a compulsory subject in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Catalan is offered as a subject and is optional for international students; Catalan classes are required from Year 8 to Year 11 for those wishing to convalidate their studies locally.
Language provision
Languages taught include English, Spanish, Catalan and French. Additional languages offered at the school include Chinese and German. English is the language of instruction in Pre-Nursery & Early Years through immersion, and English language and literature are taught in Secondary.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
ISCAT teaches in English as the language of instruction, with native English teachers supporting learning. Spanish is a compulsory subject in Key Stage 3 and 4. Catalan is offered as a subject and is optional for international students; for those wishing to convalidate their studies in Spain, Catalan classes are required from Year 8 to Year 11.
Bilingual teaching
The school provides English immersion in Pre-Nursery & Early Years. It is multilingual in Primary, with English, Spanish and Catalan, and other languages offered at school. In Secondary, English, Spanish, Catalan and French are taught as subjects within the British Curriculum.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
Total English immersion is provided in Pre-Nursery & Early Years. The Primary program supports multilingual development with English, Spanish, Catalan and other languages offered at school. In Secondary, English is studied alongside other languages such as Spanish, Catalan and French.
Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award
Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award; NABSS member; British Council oversees inspections; Edexcel centre; AQA recognised; Generalitat of Catalunya registers ISCAT as a private foreign centre.
Accreditations
The British Council recognizes the school as a British school, and it follows guidelines set by the British government for curriculum, regulations and internal organization.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Book a private visit. The admissions process is designed to be enjoyable and straightforward. Meet the admissions team at the school for an initial interview with our director to view facilities, meet teachers and students, and ask all questions regarding our educational programme. Submit enrolment forms and all required documentation. Early years: Families aspiring to enter Early Years will have an initial interview with the school director, and subsequently complete and submit the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack. Reception: Families aspiring to enter Reception, should there be places available in this year group, complete and submit the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack including, where applicable, a copy of the child's last school report. No knowledge of English is required for entry to the Early Years programme. Primary: Families aspiring to enter Primary, should there be places available, will be asked to complete and submit relevant enrollment documentation on offer of a place. These students are usually required, as part of the admissions process and without any further obligation, to spend at least half a day in their prospective class. This replaces the traditional 'entrance test' and allows our teachers to evaluate the level of English and social disposition in a natural and holistic way, at the same time giving the child the opportunity to experience a day at ISCAT. For students entering Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) no previous knowledge of English is required, although this would be a distinct advantage. Students entering Key Stage 2 (from Year 3 to Year 6) are required to have some knowledge of English. Secondary & A-Levels: Students aspiring to enter Year 7 and above will be asked to attend an initial interview with a member of the secondary teaching team. Should a place be available, candidates are then required, as part of the admissions process and without any further obligation, to spend at least half a day with their prospective class. This replaces the traditional ‘entrance test' and allows our teachers to evaluate the level of English and social disposition in a natural and holistic way, at the same time giving the child the opportunity to experience a day at ISCAT first-hand. If ISCAT deems the student to have the necessary competencies and level of English to join the group, the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack should be completed and submitted to the school office, together with copies of the child's school reports for the previous two academic years. Please note that all students wishing to enter the school in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (Year 7 and above) must have an adequate level of spoken English. Open enrolment: Get to know in-person our school! We will accompany you personally and answer any questions you may have about the school, our learning spaces and the different educational stages.
