Oak House School vs The British School of Barcelona - Castelldefels Campus

	O Oak House School Barcelona, Spain	T The British School of Barcelona - Castelldefels Campus Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,995 - 14,495	Fees / year €11,200 - 20,250
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,118	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1968	Opened 1958
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Sant Pere Claver 12-18, 08017 Barcelona. The school is located in the Sarrià neighbourhood of Barcelona and sits next to the Collserola natural park, facing the Mediterranean.	Location The school operates across three campuses in the Barcelona metropolitan area: City Campus in Barcelona, Castelldefels Campus, and Sitges Campus. City Campus is at Carrer de l'Esperança, 32, 08017 Barcelona. Castelldefels Campus is at Carrer Ginesta, 26, 08860 Castelldefels. Sitges Campus is at Passeig Isaac Albéniz, s/n, 08870 Sitges.
Stages	Stages Early Years (3-4 years); Primary School (5-11 years); Secondary School (12-16 years); Bachillerato + / International Baccalaureate (16-18 years).	Stages City Campus and Castelldefels Campus serve ages 2-18; Sitges Campus serves ages 2-11.
School type	School type Private, non-profit school in Barcelona offering British, local and International Baccalaureate education.	School type Private, co-educational international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusion & Wellbeing with a dedicated team; safeguarding; inclusive teaching; PSHE; exam accommodations and support for students with additional needs.	Additional learning support The school provides for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation UK curriculum; British international school in Spain.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The Summer School 2024 bus route runs Barcelona to Castelldefels with morning and afternoon services; it stops at central Barcelona locations (e.g., Av. Marquès de l'Argentera, Passeig de Gràcia) and Castelldefels (Passeig de la Marina) with morning departures around 7:40–8:28 and returns around 17:15–18:25.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Admission / Application fee - One-time admission process fee: EUR 3,500. This fee is paid only when a place is offered and is non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (annual) and instalment amount - Kindergarten (Age 3 – K1): Annual tuition EUR 10,995. Total for the first year of enrolment for a K1 pupil including the one‑time admission fee: EUR 14,495. - Kindergarten (Age 4 – K2): Annual tuition EUR 10,995. - Kindergarten (Age 5 – K3): Annual tuition EUR 10,995. - Grade 1 (Age 6): Annual tuition EUR 11,054. - Grade 2 (Age 7): Annual tuition EUR 11,054. - Grade 3 (Age 8): Annual tuition EUR 11,054. - Grade 4 (Age 9): Annual tuition EUR 11,054. - Grade 5 (Age 10): Annual tuition EUR 11,054. - Grade 6 (Age 11): Annual tuition EUR 11,054. - Grade 7 (Age 12): Annual tuition EUR 11,567. - Grade 8 (Age 13): Annual tuition EUR 11,567. - Grade 9 (Age 14): Annual tuition EUR 11,272. - Grade 10 (Age 15): Annual tuition EUR 11,272. - Grade 11 (Age 16): Annual tuition EUR 13,409. - Grade 12 (Age 17): Annual tuition EUR 13,409. - Instalment (billing) detail: Tuition fees are annual and are normally paid in 11 equal instalments. The first instalment is taken in July and the remaining ten instalments are taken from September through June. To calculate the typical monthly instalment, divide the annual tuition above by 11 (for example, Kindergarten annual tuition EUR 10,995 ÷ 11 = EUR 999.55 per instalment). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing schedule: Annual fees are invoiced on an 11‑instalment schedule (first payment in July; subsequent payments September–June). There is a prompt annual payment discount when the annual tuition is paid by bank transfer before the start of the academic year. - Payment terms: The school requires the admission process fee to be paid when a place is offered. Annual insurance is included in the July instalment. Specific invoice due dates follow the 11‑instalment calendar above. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Oak House School operates as a day school for ages 3–18. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and recurring charges - Mandatory annual school insurance: charged annually and included in the July instalment. Typical options shown are for insurance covering one parent (EUR 165.95) or both parents (EUR 272.65). - Included in tuition (no extra charge): lunch service (compulsory), wrap‑around care from 08:00–09:00 and 16:20–18:15, day trips and excursions (not overnight), and official first‑sitting exam fees (Cambridge, Instituto Francés, Goethe Institut, IGCSE, IB DP, EBAU within established timing). - Not included (additional costs billed separately or paid directly by families): uniforms; bus service; extracurricular activities; AFA annual membership (EUR 15 per year, per family); yearbook (EUR 38 per year, per family); school materials (varies by year group); overnight excursions and trips; certain university application services. The school lists the annual insurance amounts above separately (EUR 165.95 or EUR 272.65). Refund information - The one‑time admission process fee (EUR 3,500) is non‑refundable. No full public refund schedule for tuition instalments or other fees is published alongside the fee summary. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is used for prompt annual payments (a prompt‑payment discount is offered for payments received by bank transfer before the start of the academic year). Specific additional payment channels (for example, credit card acceptance) are not specified in the published fee summary. Summary of material not published in the fee statements reviewed - The school's published fee information does not include a separate three‑term (Autumn/Spring/Summer) fee breakdown; fees are presented as annual amounts with an 11‑instalment billing schedule. The published materials do not include a detailed, public refund policy for tuition beyond the stated non‑refundability of the admission process fee, nor do they list all accepted payment methods beyond bank transfer for prompt payment.	Fee details Application fees and first-year joining fee - Matriculation (one-time, first-year) fee: EUR 3,200. Subsequent siblings' matriculation fee: EUR 1,600. Tuition fees by campus and year group (annual and per term) Note: where the school operates different campuses the published annual fees differ by campus. Per-term figures below are calculated as the published annual fee divided by three (Academic year split into three terms) and are shown for convenience; the school invoices on an annual basis and provides instalment options (see Billing schedule). - BSB Sitges / BSB Castelldefels / BSB Nexus (Academic year 2025–2026; annual fee — per term [annual ÷ 3]): - Pre-Nursery (3 full days): EUR 6,300 — Per term: EUR 2,100.00. - Pre-Nursery (4 full days): EUR 7,600 — Per term: EUR 2,533.33. - Pre-Nursery (5 half days): EUR 5,705 — Per term: EUR 1,901.67. - Pre-Nursery (full-time / 5 days): EUR 8,150 — Per term: EUR 2,716.67. - Nursery (3 full days): EUR 8,800 — Per term: EUR 2,933.33. - Nursery (4 full days): EUR 11,000 — Per term: EUR 3,666.67. - Nursery (5 half days): EUR 8,260 — Per term: EUR 2,753.33. - Nursery (full-time): EUR 11,800 — Per term: EUR 3,933.33. - Reception (full-time): EUR 11,800 — Per term: EUR 3,933.33. - Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 13,420 per year — Per term: EUR 4,473.33. - Year 3: EUR 15,900 per year — Per term: EUR 5,300.00. - Years 4–6: EUR 16,050 per year — Per term: EUR 5,350.00. - Years 7–8: EUR 17,700 per year — Per term: EUR 5,900.00. - Year 9: EUR 15,850 per year — Per term: EUR 5,283.33. - Years 10–11: EUR 16,650 per year — Per term: EUR 5,550.00. - Year 12 A-Levels: EUR 18,550 per year — Per term: EUR 6,183.33. - Year 12 IB: EUR 19,050 per year — Per term: EUR 6,350.00. - Year 13 A-Levels: EUR 18,550 per year — Per term: EUR 6,183.33. - Year 13 IB: EUR 19,050 per year — Per term: EUR 6,350.00. - BSB City (Esperança and Lucà campuses — Academic year 2025–2026; annual fee — per term [annual ÷ 3]): - Nursery and Reception: EUR 12,800 per year — Per term: EUR 4,266.67. - Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 14,700 per year — Per term: EUR 4,900.00. - Year 3: EUR 17,440 per year — Per term: EUR 5,813.33. - Years 4–6: EUR 17,540 per year — Per term: EUR 5,846.67. - Years 7–9: EUR 19,175 per year — Per term: EUR 6,391.67. - Years 10–11: EUR 20,250 per year — Per term: EUR 6,750.00. - Years 12–13 (Pre-University): EUR 20,000 per year — Per term: EUR 6,666.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are published as annual amounts. The school issues annual invoices and offers instalment options for payment; published guidance indicates fees are commonly paid across instalments during the school year (the school also publishes a prompt-payment discount deadline). A prompt-payment discount of 2% applies for payment by bank transfer made before the published date (example: before 1 September 2025 on the 2025–2026 schedule). - The school communicates instalment options on its fee documents; families should expect the annual fee to be broken into multiple invoices/instalments rather than a single one-off payment. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The British School of Barcelona is a day school operating multiple day campuses (Sitges, Castelldefels, City, Nexus); no boarding fees are published. Other costs and optional charges - School lunch (where optional or not included): BSB publishes cafeteria charges; examples from the published schedules for 2025–2026 show monthly lunch menus priced at approximately EUR 210–EUR 210 (varies by campus) and per-day lunch options (e.g., EUR 13–EUR 15/day depending on campus). - External examination fees (IGCSE, A-Level, IB) are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - School uniform: charged separately (uniform costs vary by item and year group). Uniform costs are listed as an additional expense and are not included in the published tuition. - After-school activities and extra-curricular clubs: charged separately (individual activity fees apply). - School transport (bus): charged separately; routes and fees vary by distance and campus. - Locker maintenance fee: EUR 20 per year (from Year 7 to Year 11) is published as not included in the tuition for the 2025–2026 documents. Refund information - The matriculation fee is published as a first-year joining fee; the school's published materials refer to the matriculation amount in the first-year joining section and third-party captures of the school's fee schedule describe it as non-refundable. For the 2025–2026 schedules the matriculation figure is EUR 3,200 (siblings EUR 1,600). Specific refund rules for tuition or deposits (for mid-year withdrawal or deferred entry) are handled under the school's formal terms and conditions; the published fee sheets state the matriculation amount and sibling rates but do not list general tuition-refund tables on the fee schedule itself. Fee concessions, sibling discounts, and reductions - Sibling concessions apply to tuition only. Published sibling tuition discounts for 2025–2026 are: 10% for the third child, 15% for the fourth child, and 20% for the fifth child and any subsequent children. The matriculation fee reduction for subsequent siblings is EUR 1,600 (i.e., a reduced matriculation figure). A prompt-payment discount of 2% is published for full-year payment by bank transfer before the deadline. Fee payment options - Bank transfer: accepted — a prompt-payment discount is specifically linked to payment by bank transfer in the published fee documents. - Instalments: the school issues annual fees with instalment options; the published guidance shows families commonly pay the annual amount across multiple instalments during the school year. Summary (what these fees cover) - Published tuition figures for each year group include core tuition plus the items specifically listed for that year group (examples: lunch & snack for Early Years and many Primary year groups, morning childcare/“guardería” from 8:30am for Early Years where indicated, school materials and books or licences for online textbooks, school insurance and education-continuity insurance). External exam fees, uniform, transport, after-school clubs, some lunches for older year groups, and specific extras are charged separately.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. In Secondary, House PE T-shirts are used, with a different colour for each of the four houses. The uniform range includes a BSB Coat, BSB Fleece, BSB Waterproof, BSB Rucksack, BSB Gilet, and a Summer dress for Primary.
Food options	Food options Lunch service is provided and compulsory for all students.	Food options School Lunch is freshly cooked in our school kitchens, with dietary requirements accommodated; menus include vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options.
House system	House system —	House system There are four Houses in City Secondary: Baker (red), Downing (green), Electric (yellow), Fleet (blue).
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Oak House School is a private non-profit Foundation. The Board of Governors consists of seven parents elected for five years by the whole-school parent body. The Board performs the governance functions for the Foundation, actively participating in strategic planning and school management.	Governance and ownership Cognita is the proprietor; governance oversight includes Germà Rigau as Governor for the school and Dr Simon Camby as Cognita board member for safeguarding and Group Chief Education Officer; a Regional Safeguarding Lead for Europe and the United States (Alison Barnett) supports safeguarding.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Primary is taught in English, Spanish and Catalan; the primary curriculum covers sciences, computer science, history, geography, drama, arts, music, PSHE and physical education. It meets the English National Curriculum standards and prepares pupils to transition to the Secondary's tri-lingual system. Secondary is officially a Catalan school with a tri-lingual system; in 1st ESO a fourth language is introduced (French or German) and a fifth language is coding. The aim is to master English, Spanish and Catalan at native level, and at age 16 students sit Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE exams. Post-16 options include Bachillerato Nacional and the International Diploma Programme (IB). The Enriched Curriculum includes An Oracy School, Library & Literature, Mathematics; Arts (Music, Art, Drama); Duke of Edinburgh; CAS (for IB students); Debate and MUN; Work Experience.	Curriculum details The curriculum is firmly rooted in the English National Curriculum and is delivered across three campuses (Castelldefels, City, Sitges) with an inquiry-based approach. In Early Years, learning follows the Curiosity Approach, while primary uses a transdisciplinary model that connects core and foundation subjects. The secondary and sixth form offer 18 A Level programmes, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and BTEC Music and BTEC Sport, with pathways designed to meet local university entrance requirements.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results 2024-2025: 44/45 points; 97% pass rate; average IB Diploma score 36 points; Diploma Subject Grade average 5.7/7. Bachillerato (2024-2025): 100% pass rate; average 7.21/10; 33% of students scored above 8/10; two students achieved 13.72/14 and 13.28/14; one student received the Premi Generalitat.	Exam results GCSE results (2024) show an overall pass rate of 95%, with 98% achieving 5 or more passes; 60% of grades were 7-9 in 2024 and 98% were 4-9. In English Language, 59% of students achieved 7-9 in their first or second language, and 98% achieved 9-4. KS5 results are strong, with IB results consistently above the global average (average over 34 points; 19% achieving 40+), and both IB and A Level students achieving a 100% pass rate in 2024; A Level grades include 46% A*/A.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 100% of Oak House School students go to Russell Group universities. Destinations include King's College London, Warwick, Bath and Manchester.	Higher education progression 29% of BSB graduates go on to UK universities and 65% access English-medium tertiary courses in other countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Inclusion & Wellbeing team identifies students with exceptional abilities and provides opportunities to nurture their talents; exam accommodations are offered based on individual profiles.	Gifted and talented A strong leadership programme is pervasive across all departments and phases, offering opportunities for students to lead and follow their passions; house captains and science ambassadors spoke of their roles with confidence. The Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award is available and used by students to develop leadership and project skills. From year 10, a career guidance programme with Unifrog helps high-achieving students explore careers, courses and university destinations.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Oak House School prioritises social and emotional development through a strong pastoral care framework and inclusive teaching. PSHE is embedded across the curriculum; in Early Years and Primary the Jigsaw scheme emphasises emotional literacy, positive relationships and mental health with themes such as Being Me in the World, Celebrating Difference and Healthy Me. The school focuses on emotional and social welfare alongside academic learning, helping all students access the curriculum and participate fully. The Inclusion & Wellbeing team leads strategies and provides psychological support as needed, including anti-bullying initiatives. Termly progress meetings with tutors help monitor wellbeing and progress.	Social & emotional learning The British School of Barcelona places wellbeing at the heart of school life. There are designated pastoral and wellbeing leaders and a wellbeing room for KS3 and KS4, with students knowing who to talk to if they have concerns. Staff development includes mental health first aid training as part of Thinking Thursdays and other CPD to support mental health. The school uses a specialised software package to record concerns and support pupil welfare across sites. The overall approach emphasises a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes student resilience and positive relationships.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Early identification of specific learning needs is a priority, achieved through teacher observations, parental input, and ongoing progress monitoring. Timely recognition and intervention safeguard students' self-esteem and maximise the effectiveness of support measures. Formal assessments by external specialists are used to tailor provision, with collaboration between specialists, the Inclusion & Wellbeing team, and class teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations. The school offers Additional Intervention in Early Years & Primary (Morning Groups, 1-1 tuition, and external specialist intervention) and in Secondary (Morning Groups and external specialist intervention). Access arrangements for exams are available where appropriate.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) policy. The Learning Support Lead has day‑to‑day responsibility for SEND and coordinates provision with staff, parents and external professionals. The school uses a graduated SEND approach with Wave 1 universal support, Wave 2 targeted support and Wave 3 specialist provision, and maintains a SEND Register. Early identification and ongoing assessment guide provision, including for pupils with EAL who may also have SEND. The Headteacher has overall responsibility for SEND and staff are supported to differentiate teaching and adjust provision, with information shared with receiving schools on transfer.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school publishes an English as an Additional Language (EAL) policy. EAL is defined as a pupil whose first language is not English, encompassing those who are fully bilingual and those at varying stages of learning English. EAL pupils may be newly arrived from abroad or from different schooling contexts and will require varying levels of provision. An EAL Coordinator leads provision, with a central register and baseline assessments to guide support; provision is tracked and reviewed, and staff receive ongoing professional development to support language development. Provision may include withdrawal from lessons when appropriate, while ensuring full access to the curriculum, and parents are informed about the specifics of EAL support.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a central focus; Oak House School fosters a supportive and caring environment where students feel secure, valued and connected. PSHE is integrated into the curriculum to promote health and wellbeing, with weekly lessons and focus weeks on topics such as relationships and healthy living. The school emphasises social welfare and emotional development through pastoral support and a broad range of extracurricular activities and residential trips that strengthen belonging. The Inclusion & Wellbeing team, including psychologists, provides individualised wellbeing support as needed.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus; there are Wellbeing Leaders and a Wellbeing Room to support student welfare. Staff undertake mental health first aid training as part of ongoing professional development, including through Thinking Thursdays. The wellbeing approach is integrated with pastoral care to support emotional health and resilience, with systems to help students talk to trusted adults about concerns. Safeguarding and pastoral structures work together to monitor and promote mental wellbeing and early intervention when needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding measures are rigorously implemented to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. A dedicated Safeguarding team oversees child protection matters within the school, and all staff undergo appropriate safeguarding and police checks.	Safeguarding A Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (September 2025) guides safeguarding and pupil welfare. The Child Protection Coordinator (CPC) leads safeguarding and online safety, with Deputy CPCs to support; the CPC coordinates referrals to external agencies and liaises with local authorities, case managers and staff. All staff receive safeguarding and online safety training, including an annual safeguarding refresher, and the policy is reviewed annually and made publicly available to parents. The policy sets out key contacts at each campus and outlines staff responsibilities, with Cognita's safeguarding reviews incorporated into the governance framework.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has eight buildings, each with its own character, providing a diverse range of learning environments. The campus has four playgrounds for outdoor play and exploration. The original tower, built in 1968, stands on site as a historic symbol of the school's heritage. The school provides a wide range of services including nursing care, dining options, and reliable bus services. Bus routes start in Villa Olímpica, Gran Vía/Pza. España, and Sant Cugat to serve the upper area of Barcelona.	Facilities overview BSB operates across three campuses: Castelldefels, Sitges, and City. The premises and accommodation are outstanding, with a robust focus on safety, comfort and well-being. Each campus features purpose-built outdoor learning areas that provide hands-on experiences. Classrooms across all campuses are spacious, well-resourced and designed to foster flexible and engaging learning. Dining areas provide welcoming spaces for hot lunches, and each campus has a fully equipped medical room with a nurse.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes a basketball court on the roof of the Primary building and a large soccer field beside the Early Years building, with another soccer field beside the Secondary building. A basketball court is located next to the auditorium for additional activities. The school also offers an indoor swimming pool for physical education and aquatic activities.	Sports facilities Each campus has sports pitches, swimming pools, and large open areas for physical activities. These facilities support physical education and a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has three well-equipped laboratories to support scientific inquiry across age groups. There is a Technology Room to support computing and practical technology projects. An Arts area and a dedicated Music area foster creativity, and the Auditorium hosts performances, assemblies, and major school events. The Bachillerato and IB facilities, opened in 2015, focus on eco-conscious design and modern learning spaces for senior students.	Academic facilities BSB boasts exceptional specialist facilities that comprehensively support its curriculum across campuses. Each campus features purpose-built outdoor learning areas that enable hands-on experiences. Classrooms across all campuses are spacious and well-resourced to support flexible, project-based learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular Activities at Oak House School cover sports, music, swimming, and an Enriched Learning Programme. The Sports section describes a wide range of clubs and teams to build teamwork and fitness. Music offers co-curricular small-group instrumental lessons for younger students, with opportunities to progress toward external examinations. Swimming classes emphasize confidence, endurance, and technique under expert guidance. Enriched Learning includes cooking, virtual reality, 3D design, study skills workshops, chess, and other engaging activities.	Extra curricular facilities BSB offers a wide range of high-quality extra-curricular activities across all campuses. These activities complement the curriculum and support student well-being and development.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school first opened on September 19, 1968 on No.12, Sant Pere Claver Street in the upper part of Sarrià, Barcelona. In September 1989, Oak House School S.A. became the Oak House School Private Foundation, a non-profit organisation. In 2018, Oak House School celebrated its 50th anniversary. Today, Oak House School has developed into a prestigious institution, while the original mission of providing each pupil with an excellent education and strong personal values remains.	History The British School of Barcelona was founded in 1958 in Castelldefels as The Anglo-American School. It moved to its present Castelldefels site in 1999 and was renamed The British School of Barcelona to reflect the education offered. It has been part of the Cognita group since 2007. The school now operates across three campuses—Castelldefels, Sitges, and City Campus in central Barcelona—with the City Campus opening in 2021. Cognita Group is the proprietor of the school.
Community	Community The school is a private non-profit Foundation. The Board of Governors consists of seven parents elected for five-year terms by the whole-school parent body, and the Board performs governance, participates in strategic planning, and oversees school management. The school has an active AFA (Oak House School Parents Association) with committees for Social Action, Good Practices, Culture, and Sport, which coordinates charitable activities and events, including the Charity Christmas Market 2025. The Oak House Alumni network fosters lifelong connections, offering networking, events, and mentoring opportunities, including IB-Bachillerato Career Talks.	Community The school follows UK-accredited curricula and emphasizes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development across all campuses. It maintains a house system and a strong pastoral program, and actively promotes diversity with Celebration Days to recognise different cultures. There is a wide range of after-school clubs, leadership opportunities and charitable work, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. A Wellbeing Centre and dedicated spaces support student welfare across the campuses.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has an active AFA (Oak House School Parents Association) with committees for Social Action, Good Practices, Culture, and Sport; it coordinates charitable activities and events, such as the Christmas Market and donations, and it holds assemblies to involve families.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school provides British, local, and International Baccalaureate programmes in an open, modern learning space near the Collserola park. It promotes oracy, creativity, STEM projects, teamwork, sustainability and education in values. The journey to academic excellence emphasizes nurturing the intellectual growth of students and a culture of achievement. The school supports multilingualism and international-mindedness as core elements of learning.	Academic & intellectual The school teaches UK-accredited curricula and exam syllabuses in English, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in years 12 and 13.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The campus includes 7 music rooms, supporting music education. An enrichment programme extends learning beyond the classroom, encouraging creativity and personal development. The combination of music facilities and enrichment activities fosters students' artistic and creative pursuits.	Arts & creative There is a rich programme of extra-curricular activities including drama and music, with annual school musical productions.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school teaches three curricula: the British national curriculum, the Spanish local curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, taught in English. This approach promotes fluency in English, Spanish, and Catalan.	Cultural & language The school promotes British cultural events aligned with the UK calendar and exchange visits, and it also celebrates Spanish and Catalan culture and traditions.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The enrichment programme emphasizes oracy, creativity, STEM projects, teamwork, sustainability and education in values.	Social & hobbies Student leadership and democratic participation are supported through student council elections and public speaking events; Black History Month, the Science Fair and Friday music performances foster collaboration.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Year 12 and Year 13 students mentor younger pupils; the school maintains links with local organisations such as the Red Cross and has hosted workshops for Ukrainian refugees.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school has a pastoral system of houses and provides leadership opportunities through student elections and other roles.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The quality of teaching and the individual attention given to each student are the defining factors of Oak House School. The focus is on developing students' social and emotional skills to the maximum. The school promotes values such as integrity, honesty, respect for others, self-respect, empathy, social responsibility, and self-confidence, and learner dispositions like intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, effort and resilience, and personal responsibility. The campus offers facilities to support wellbeing and activity including 2 basketball courts, 2 football courts, 2 indoor gyms, an indoor swimming pool, a climbing wall, 7 music rooms and 3 science labs.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school runs a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport, and safeguarding and welfare procedures are outstanding, supporting student well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The curriculum is taught in English, Spanish and Catalan; it aligns with the English National Curriculum and equips students to transition into a Secondary program taught in all three languages.	Language provision The English National Curriculum is delivered in English, with the IBDP offered in Years 12 and 13. Spanish and Catalan are taught to native and non-native speakers; social studies in these languages and modern languages are taught in Spanish and Catalan. A few optional post-16 courses give access to Spanish universities. Core teaching is delivered in English, with language study in Spanish and Catalan accompanying the core curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school teaches in three languages: English, Spanish and Catalan, preparing students for a trilingual Secondary curriculum.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English language learning is delivered through immersion, aiding students in acquiring English from an early stage.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school provides online admissions. After submitting an application, a confirmation email is issued by the admissions department. Getting to know Oak House School includes online information sessions for each educational stage and group guided tours of the campus. Admissions Process: apply online; the admissions department will confirm whether a place is available or the application will be included on the waiting list. From Year 3 onwards, candidates take three entry tests (English, Spanish and Mathematics); tests can be completed online if the candidate lives abroad. A personal interview with the Inclusion & Wellbeing department occurs during the entry tests session. A formal offer follows a successful outcome to secure enrolment. Specific requirements for admissions include submitting academic reports and demonstrating knowledge of English and Spanish; good academic performance; commitment to studies; and a positive attitude toward learning. Booklets for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato/IB, and Inclusion & Wellbeing are available to read online.	Admissions The British School of Barcelona is an independent day school for children aged 2 to 18. All enquiries and applications are handled by the Admissions Department. Prospective parents may attend regular open days or arrange a personal tour with Admissions. After a visit, interviews and entrance tests, and the Parent Contract with the Admissions Registration Form and the non-refundable Registration Fee, a place may be offered. If a year group is full, the child is placed on a waiting list; a place is confirmed only after a formal offer and payment of the deposit/registration fee. Taster Days are offered for prospective pupils. Admission to Pre-Nursery and Nursery at the Sitges campus is available for children who turn two by December of the same year for Pre-Nursery (no formal assessment required, but the child is met) and for Nursery, children are welcomed if they turn three by December. Admission to other year groups requires an English language assessment (interview and written test); a maths or other subject-specific assessment may be required for Nexus entry. Pupils must have a working knowledge of the language of instruction; EAL support can be arranged at the parent's expense. Allocation of places, offers and waiting lists occurs after a formal offer and deposit. If there are more applicants than places, priority is given in this order: returning students; siblings; alumnae; length of time registered; and references; Nursery places prioritize full-time over part-time when applying at the same time. The school reserves the right to withdraw an offer if information provided is false or misleading. There is no right to appeal a admission decision; the Headteacher's decision is final. The terms of education are set out in the Parent Contract; the school maintains an Admissions Register in accordance with data protection.
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Waitlist	Waitlist If there are no places available, the admissions department confirms receipt of the application and the application is placed on the waiting list until a place becomes available.	Waitlist Waiting lists apply when a year group is fully subscribed; a place is not guaranteed until a formal offer is made and the deposit/registration is received. The priority order used for allocating places on a waiting list is: returning students; siblings; alumnae; length of time registered; and references. Nursery places give priority to full-time placements over part-time when applications are made at the same time. Applicants are informed within about a week of enquiry whether a place is available, otherwise a place will be offered from the waiting list as it becomes available.
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