The British College of Gavà vs The British School of Barcelona - Castelldefels Campus

	T The British College of Gavà Barcelona, Spain	T The British School of Barcelona - Castelldefels Campus Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,190 - 15,360	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 IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1958
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The British College of Gavà is located in Gavà, Catalonia, Spain. The campus sits among pine trees in lush gardens with modern, spacious premises about 20 minutes from Barcelona city. The school's address is Carrer de Josep Lluís Sert, 32, 08850 Gavà, Barcelona. The campus is completely enclosed for safety, and car drop-off happens on site.	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 Foundation Stage; Primary; Secondary; IB Diploma Programme (IBDP); IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).	Stages City Campus and Castelldefels Campus serve ages 2-18; Sitges Campus serves ages 2-11.
School type	School type British international school offering IGCSE and IB programmes.	School type Private, co-educational international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school provides for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	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 BCG offers a daily bus transport service to and from the school, organized around families' needs. Modern buses are used and comply with safety rules, with a monitor supervising the route. Car drop-off can be completed within school premises.	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 Annual tuition fees by year group (2025/26 academic year) - EYFS (Nursery and Reception, Ages 3–4): EUR 9,010 per year. - Lower Primary (Key Stage 1, Years 1–2, Ages 5–6): EUR 11,140 per year. - Upper Primary (Key Stage 2, Years 3–6, Ages 7–10): EUR 12,940 per year. - Secondary (Key Stage 3, Years 7–9, Ages 11–13): EUR 14,140 per year. - Secondary (Key Stage 4, Years 10–11, Ages 14–15): EUR 15,290 per year. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13, Ages 16–17): EUR 15,360 per year. Equivalent billing breakdowns (school billing practice and arithmetic conversions) - The school bills annual tuition in 10 monthly instalments (September to June). Monthly instalment amounts (annual fee ÷ 10): - EYFS: EUR 901.00 per month. - Lower Primary: EUR 1,114.00 per month. - Upper Primary: EUR 1,294.00 per month. - Secondary KS3: EUR 1,414.00 per month. - Secondary KS4: EUR 1,529.00 per month. - Sixth Form: EUR 1,536.00 per month. - For database display using a per-term equivalent (simple division by three): - EYFS: EUR 3,003.33 per term. - Lower Primary: EUR 3,713.33 per term. - Upper Primary: EUR 4,313.33 per term. - Secondary KS3: EUR 4,713.33 per term. - Secondary KS4: EUR 5,096.67 per term. - Sixth Form: EUR 5,120.00 per term. Application, enrollment and annual charges - Non-returnable admission fee (payable on acceptance of a place): EUR 2,900 per pupil. No reimbursement is made in case of cancellation of a place at any time. - Annual re-enrolment fee (billed in February; includes materials, books, tech fee and insurance): EUR 680. This re-enrolment fee is non-refundable. - A separate (one-off) assessment fee of EUR 30 is charged for certain admissions assessments (applies to assessments described in the admissions process). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as a full-year figure corresponding to a 10-month school year; invoices are issued and collected by direct debit in advance during the first five days of each month (payments are required monthly, September–June). - All fees, charges, residential trips, buses, excursions, extracurricular activities and similar items are charged by direct debit; extracurricular activities are charged termly. - If direct debit is not possible, an exception request must be submitted by email to the financial director for consideration. A bank rejection charge of EUR 15 applies each time a payment is rejected. - Advance (single) payment of the full annual tuition is eligible for a 1.25% discount if the full-year payment is made before July 15 (request must be made within the school's stated deadlines). Contact the school invoicing address for administration of advance payment. Sibling discounts - 3rd child: 10% discount. 4th child: 15% discount. 5th and subsequent children: 20% discount. Valid sibling accreditation must be presented where required. Other costs and compulsory items - School lunches are compulsory and are included in the tuition fee; packed lunches are not permitted. - School uniform is compulsory and is required for all students; uniform costs are charged to families. - Only students starting Year 7 are required to purchase a Chromebook (one-off cost borne by the family). - External examination and National Curriculum Test charges are additional where applicable; these amounts are added to the billed invoices when relevant. - School bus (transport) is optional and attracts a separate charge; transport registration is requested at enrolment and occasional or daily tickets may be available at a higher unit cost. Transport fees follow the school's payment and cancellation rules. - Optional extracurricular activities, residential trips and special events are charged separately and billed by direct debit; invoices for these items are issued before the event takes place. Refund and withdrawal rules (fee consequences) - The admission fee (EUR 2,900) is non-returnable. The re-enrolment fee (EUR 680) is non-refundable. No reimbursement is made in case of cancellation of a place at any time once admission fees are paid. - Parents of pupils intending to leave the school in June must provide written confirmation of departure before 28 February; no refund will be made if notice of departure is given after 15 April. - For permanent withdrawal, the school requires at least three months' notice by email to the school's designated address; parents must pay the school's fees during the three-month notice period. If a student starts during an ongoing month, the full monthly tuition fee for that month is payable and no refund is issued for partial months or absences. Fee payment options - Primary payment method: direct debit from a bank account; all invoices are collected by direct debit and parents sign an authorization form for the school to collect payments. Exceptions to direct debit require an approved request to the financial director. - The school administers advance/full-year payment discount requests and invoicing queries through the school invoicing contact (invoices@bcgava.com) and finance office channels. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the published fee schedule and terms describe day-school tuition, compulsory lunches, optional transport and no boarding fees.	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.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement BCG has a school uniform that all students wear daily, except those in Year 12 and Year 13. The uniform varies slightly by academic level, and there is a separate sports uniform for Physical Education.	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 is freshly prepared on-site daily and served in multiple shifts from 12:00 to 14:00. Menus are designed to align with nutritional guidelines and the Mediterranean diet, and accommodate dietary needs including allergies, intolerances or health requirements.	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 The school uses a house system with four houses: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow. Each pupil is allocated to a house; house points are awarded for altruistic acts, participation and academic success; the houses compete for the House Cup at the end of the academic year.	House system There are four Houses in City Secondary: Baker (red), Downing (green), Electric (yellow), Fleet (blue).
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The British College of Gavà operates as part of Education in Excellence, SL, and is a member of Inspired Education Group.	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 IB Diploma Programme is offered for students aged 16–18 and includes six subject groups (Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, The Arts) with a core comprising Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. The Diploma Programme develops reflective, independent, globally minded learners and includes an Education for Sustainable Development project as part of CAS. The school also offers the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), a vocational pathway with partner organisations in Performing Arts, Innovation in Sports and Entrepreneurship. In Secondary, the curriculum runs English National Curriculum up to GCSE (Year 11) before students move into the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Primary (Year 2–6) delivers English-language learning with EAL support; French begins in Year 3; Spanish and Catalan are taught as foreign languages, with emphasis on multilingual development and cultural understanding. Education for Sustainable Development is a fundamental thread throughout the school.	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.
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Exam results	Exam results —	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 The Diploma Programme is respected by leading universities worldwide and provides a rigorous pre-university pathway; The Career-related Programme equips students with a vocational pathway and partnerships with external organisations; DP/CP graduates typically progress to higher education at universities worldwide.	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 —	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 Daily PSHE sessions address social and emotional development; regular wellness sessions support mental health for students and staff; an extensive pastoral network includes tutors, pastoral leads, listening mentors and a peer-support programme.	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) Two SEND Coordinators, Laia Boix (EYFS & Primary) and Alba Rosas (Secondary & IB); two SEND Teaching Assistants; Wave-based provision (Wave 1: quality-first teaching; Wave 2: targeted small-group/individual interventions; Wave 3: personalised long-term support); inclusive access arrangements for assessments in line with JCQ and IB; an intervention teacher in the primary school coordinates Wave 2 with support from the secondary librarian; Parent involvement through IEPs and reviews.	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 The school recognises that English as an Additional Language learners may show learning difficulties not related to SEND; a careful assessment approach distinguishes EAL-related language needs from SEND, with a graduated approach to language and learning support across the curriculum.	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 Well-being is integrated with safeguarding. Daily PSHE sessions support social and emotional development; regular wellness sessions are available for students and staff; a comprehensive pastoral network provides mental health and wellbeing support.	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 The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL. The DSL coordinates safeguarding and wellbeing, manages referrals to local authorities and relevant agencies; staff receive safeguarding and anti-discrimination training; online safety policies and procedures are in place.	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 British College of Gave0 sits on a large, green campus set among pine trees and gardens. The premises are modern and spacious, equipped with the latest teaching technology to support learning. The school is fully enclosed on campus for safety, with separate areas for Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. Core facilities include three science laboratories, a large sports hall and a multi-purpose auditorium, complemented by outdoor playing fields and dedicated learning spaces such as Forest School.	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 Outdoor 3G football field is surrounded by pine trees, with a volleyball area and basketball courts available for use during breaks and lessons. The campus also features a dedicated Forest School area for the younger students, integrating outdoor learning with physical activity. A fully equipped indoor sports hall and gym support a wide range of team sports and fitness activities. The facilities are used for internal sports sessions and can be shared with other international schools for competitions.	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 Secondary buildings are dedicated to the upper school and provide facilities for IGCSE and IB programs. Two large IT classrooms are fully equipped with iMacs. Google Classroom and Google Suite support digital learning and access to coursework anywhere. Three purpose-built science laboratories—physics, chemistry and biology—are modern, bright, spacious and aligned with safety standards. Classrooms are large, bright, and well ventilated, with high-definition interactive displays and the tools teachers and students need.	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 Music facilities include instruments, practice rooms, performance opportunities and music clubs. Drama and Dance programs promote performances inside and outside the classroom, including musicals, plays, assemblies and recitals. Forest School activities for younger learners connect in-class work with outdoor nature. An e-Athletes programme provides flexibility in scheduling to integrate sport and academics. These offerings complement the core curriculum and contribute to a broad range of extracurricular activities on campus.	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 British College of Gavà was founded in September 2015. It forms part of Inspired Education Group. The school provides a British education for pupils from Nursery to Year 13. The official inauguration of the new building was planned for January 2020.	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 British College of Gavà occupies a large, green campus just 20 minutes from Barcelona, with pine surroundings and modern, spacious facilities. Forest School allows the youngest children to combine in-class activities with nature. The auditorium is a multi-purpose venue used for assemblies, guest lectures, student presentations, and musical and theatre performances. Three science laboratories, a dedicated sports hall, and a dining hall support a broad on-campus experience.	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.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Diploma Programme is rigorous and broad for students from 16 to 18 years of age. The Diploma Programme curriculum allows students to thrive holistically and develop breadth and depth of knowledge. The Diploma programme requires academic competence, commitment and resilience while encouraging caring action in the community and the pursuit of extracurricular activities. At BCG, students have the choice of a wide range of subjects, including the arts, and the Diploma Programme core includes TOK (Theory of Knowledge), CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) and Extended Essay; The ESD project forms an integral part of the CAS programme, and the Duke of Edinburgh award is also featured.	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 Auditorium is a multi-purpose venue used to host assemblies, guest lectures, student presentations, as well as musical and theatre performances. Music is offered with access to instruments, practice rooms, performance opportunities and different music clubs. Drama and dance are promoted through full-scale musicals, plays, class productions, assemblies, monologue competitions and poetry recitals.	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 language of instruction at the British College of Gavà is English. Languages taught include English, Spanish, Catalan and French, with English as the language of instruction and additional language provision supported by language clubs and projects. There is an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme; a Russian-speaking teacher supports English language acquisition; multilingual staff and the Young Interpreters initiative assist new families. The school's language policy confirms English as the language of instruction across year groups, with ongoing language development and multiple pathways for language learning.	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 Music, drama and dance programs provide a range of performance opportunities and clubs for students. The e-Athletes programme supports flexible scheduling so students can balance academics with sport and gaming commitments, integrated with the regular school day.	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 The IB Diploma Programme includes CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), with students participating in a variety of activities and completing a community project under supervision. The ESD project forms an integral part of CAS and supports sustainable development goals. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is also featured as part of the CAS programme.	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 CAS fosters leadership through Creativity, Activity and Service, including community projects and awards such as the Duke of Edinburgh. The e-Athletes programme includes a Programme Coordinator to help integrate students into normal school life and support their professional and personal development.	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 campus sits on a very large site among pines, just 20 minutes from Barcelona city, with safety features including a completely closed premises. The campus features a three-lache of science laboratories, a magnificent sports hall and a multi-purpose auditorium for physical and artistic activities. There are outdoor facilities including a 3G football field, volleyball and basketball courts, and play areas; the dining hall menus follow nutritional recommendations and the Mediterranean Diet, adapting to health requirements and allergies.	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 English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. Spanish is compulsory for all students up to Year 12; Catalan is compulsory for Spanish native students, while non-native learners follow English-based courses; French is taught as a second language. Three English Language Pathways are available in Years 10–11: Pathway 1 English Language iGCSE and English Literature iGCSE; Pathway 2 English as a Second Language iGCSE and English Literature iGCSE; Pathway 3 English as a Second Language iGCSE. EAL support is provided for non-native English speakers, including assessment and tailored learning plans. All non-language subjects are taught in English. The school offers extra-curricular language clubs and Teach the Teacher initiatives to promote multilingualism.	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 English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. Spanish is compulsory for all students up to Year 12; Catalan is compulsory for Spanish native students, while non-native learners follow English-based courses. French is taught as a second language. The school also runs language clubs to promote multilingualism.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School since 2021; authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP); language of instruction listed as English and Spanish on IB information page.	Accreditations British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Submit an Inquiry: Complete the form at the bottom of the page so our admissions team can contact you. Schedule a Visit or Call: Book a visit to our campus or schedule a call with our team to learn more about our school and get your questions answered. Assessment and Requirements: Students from Year 4 onwards will be invited to English and CAT4 assessment at BCG; a non-refundable €30 admissions assessment fee applies. Secondary students will also need a reference letter from their current/previous school. Admission Confirmation: If the results are what is expected, your child's place will be reserved upon payment of the admission and matriculation fees. Enrollment Process: We will send further instructions to start submitting all required documents and complete the enrolment process.	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 Waiting List: If no place is available, parents may place their child's name on the waiting list for the school. The school cannot guarantee when a place may become available. There is no appeal process for admission to the school. The decision of the principal is final.	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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