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International Schools in A Coruna, Spain

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About international schools in A Coruna, Spain

International schools in A Coruña form a small, mainly private sector within a city whose public system is governed by Galicia’s plurilingual rules: families will find schools offering the British pathway (English National Curriculum with IGCSE/A-Level options) and at least one school that delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to diploma. Instruction in international schools is usually primarily in English, but Spanish and Galician are taught as part of the curriculum to meet regional requirements and local language policy. Fees and billing models vary a lot between providers and by age group; private international and IB programmes tend to sit at the higher end of local private-school costs and commonly add charges for enrollment, materials, meals, transport and extracurriculars. Admissions for private international schools are handled directly by each school (visits, application forms, assessments or interviews are normal) while public and publicly funded places follow the Xunta/municipal timetables and point-based allocation processes; the main intake is for the September school year so families relocating should start enquiries well before the summer term. Practical considerations for relocating families include the co-official status of Galician (which affects language provision), transport to campus, and checking exactly which services are included in published tariffs before committing to a place.

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At a glance 5 schools · avg fee EUR 6,880
Schools listed
5
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
EUR 6,880
Fee range
EUR 4,190 – 10,880
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
799 pupils
Largest by enrolment
British Royal School
Oldest
Eiris International School (1892)
With boarding
1
View by curriculum (3)
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FAQs for Spain

Which curricula can I expect to find among international schools in A Coruña?
You will commonly find British-curriculum provision (English National Curriculum with IGCSEs and A-Levels) and at least one school offering the International Baccalaureate across multiple stages. Some private bilingual schools also combine international syllabuses with Spanish curriculum requirements so that qualifications are recognised for Spanish university admission.
What languages are used for teaching and what about Galician?
International schools typically teach primarily in English but include Spanish as part of the programme; because Galicia has a statutory plurilingual policy, schools operating in the region also incorporate Galician in their language provision or follow the regional rules on language in the curriculum. Parents should ask each school how many lessons are given in each language and whether Galician is an assessed subject.
How much should I budget for fees and extra costs?
Fees vary widely: international and IB programmes generally sit at the upper end of the private-school market in the city and many schools publish a one-off registration fee plus annual tuition, with separate charges for meals, transport, materials and activities. Ask for a full annual breakdown in euros so you can compare total costings rather than headline monthly figures, and check whether sibling discounts or payment plans are available.
When should I apply if we are relocating to A Coruña?
Private international schools run their own admissions year-round but expect the main intake to fill for the September school year, so start enquiries and book visits several months in advance; many schools require a visit, application form and sometimes an assessment or interview. Applications for public or publicly funded places follow Xunta and municipal windows and allocation rules, so consult the local admissions calendar if you plan to use a state or concertado place.
What practical checks should we do when visiting a school?
Check which languages are actually used in day-to-day teaching and how the school supports non-native speakers, inspect timetables and sample reports, confirm exactly what the fees cover (meals, trips, materials, exams, transport) and ask about pastoral support and local transition arrangements for newly arrived families. Also view the facilities you will use, ask about school transport catchment and timings, and request recent examples of external exam or IB results and university destinations to understand progression pathways.
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