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Affordable International Schools in Girona, Spain

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About international schools in Girona, Spain

Girona’s international-school scene is compact and mixed: a small number of privately run English-medium schools in the Costa Brava area sit alongside Catalan/Spanish state and concertado schools that offer bilingual or International Baccalaureate pathways. Families will commonly encounter International Baccalaureate programmes, British qualifications (IGCSE/A-levels) at some private schools, and the Catalan/Spanish curriculum with strengthened English as an additional language in others. Truly low-fee options tend to be state or subsidised concertado schools where parental payments are small or limited to extras; fully private international schools charge standard private-school fees in Catalonia, with additional costs for lunches, transport and activities that can add around a fifth to a quarter to headline charges. Admissions for international and private schools are mostly managed by each school (many ask families to apply in the January - March window with offers by spring), so start enquiries early and check how much Catalan instruction and EAL support the school provides when you visit.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee EUR 10,266
Schools listed
4
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
EUR 10,266
Fee range
EUR 6,845 – 14,500
Most common curriculum
Montessori Curriculum (2 schools)
Average school size
535 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Montessori Palau Girona
Oldest
Montessori Palau Girona (1967)
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FAQs for Spain

What kinds of curricula will my child find in Girona’s international schools?
You will find a small mix: some schools in the province follow the British curriculum (IGCSE/A-levels), a few state or concertado schools are authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and many local schools teach the Catalan/Spanish curriculum with extra English lessons or bilingual streams. Check each school’s prospectus to confirm which years and examinations (IB, IGCSE, Bachillerat) are offered for your child’s age.
Are there genuinely affordable international-school options in Girona?
Yes - the most affordable pathways are often state or subsidised (concertado) schools that run bilingual programmes or have IB authorisation; these charge little or no tuition beyond standard local contributions and optional extras. Fully private international schools in the province typically charge higher fees similar to private schools elsewhere in Catalonia, and families should budget for supplementary costs such as meals, transport and exams.
How much should I expect to pay and what extra costs should I plan for?
Regional data show wide variation: publicly subsidised schools can involve only modest parental payments while independent international schools require full tuition; complementary services (meals, transport, activities) commonly add around 20 - 23% to overall family costs. Because published fee tables vary by institution and year, ask each school for a full fee schedule (tuition, enrolment or re-enrolment charges, meal plans, transport, exam and activity fees) before deciding.
When should I apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Most international and private schools handle admissions directly rather than through regional public systems; many schools run a main intake cycle with applications submitted in the January - March period and decisions in spring, though some accept applications year-round and use waiting lists. Typical requirements include an application form, passport or ID, recent school reports, and basic health/immunisation records; older children may have assessments or interviews and newcomers are often offered EAL screening.
How much Catalan or Spanish will my child need to fit in at school and in daily life?
Catalan and Spanish are the everyday languages of the region and most schools teach one or both as part of the curriculum; even English-medium or international schools will usually offer Catalan and/or Spanish lessons and expect families to plan for local-language integration outside school. If maintaining English is essential, ask about EAL provision, the percentage of instruction delivered in English at each age, and how the school supports newcomers learning Catalan and Spanish.