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Agora Granada College International School

Spain, Granada

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1050
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1999
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, French
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Agora Granada College International School is a private, international, bilingual institution near Granada that serves children from 0 to 18 with an IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and a bespoke curriculum. The school teaches in English, with official options including French and Chinese, and provides multilingual linguistic immersion beyond English. In 2022 it gained authorisation to deliver the Diploma Programme, reinforcing its commitment to a rigorous tertiary pathway. The campus spans two purpose-built buildings and a range of facilities: spacious classrooms, science laboratories, a dedicated Agora Innovation Centre for robotics and AI, digital learning suites, libraries, an auditorium, arts spaces and outdoor learning environments. Extensive sports facilities include an indoor pavilion, a 25-metre pool and a climbing wall, complemented by pitch, basketball courts and judo. A strong emphasis on global-minded projects is supported by Globeducate membership, Eco-Schools and UN Sustainability Goals initiatives, plus exchange programmes with international partner schools. Worldwide.

18230 Atarfe, Granada, Spain

The Essentials

Agora Granada College International School has 1,050 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location

Urbanización Llanos de Silva, Atarfe, 18230, Granada, Spain. The centre has more than 10,000 m2 of sports facilities and an auditorium with a capacity for more than 300 spectators. A school transport service operates across Granada and the metropolitan area.

Stages

Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate

Type

Private, international, bilingual secular school

Additional learning support

Psychopedagogical department with two psychologists and two educational psychologists; attends to special educational needs with individualised and functional learning support.

Country affiliation

Spain

Religious affiliation

Secular

School day structure

School day 9:00–17:30; Extended hours service 7:20–8:50 and 16:40–18:10

Bus service

The school has a school transport service with routes around Granada and the metropolitan area; transport is optional and paid in ten monthly payments, with a monitor on each bus.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

A school shop on campus sells uniforms and sportswear, textbooks and other school-related items.

Food Options

Dining room with an on-site kitchen; daily menus prepared in the home kitchen with ingredients and quantities supervised by the Medical Office; meals are served in English during certain dining activities; the school accommodates special dietary requirements; extended hours service includes Early Arrival from 8:15 a.m. and after-school care until 6:10 p.m.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a private international school and is part of the Globeducate group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Agora Granada College International School ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.

*Application and re-enrolment fees*
- Admission (one-time registration): EUR 800.
- Annual re-enrolment fee (charged for the 2025–26 year): EUR 455 per year (will be charged in March 2025).
- Sibling discounts: 2nd sibling 11%; 3rd sibling 15%; 4th sibling 20%.

*Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment amounts)*
- Infant P5: EUR 6,000 per year. When paid in instalments, the annual fee is collected as 10 monthly payments (EUR 600 per month).
- Primary: EUR 6,300 per year. When paid in instalments, the annual fee is collected as 10 monthly payments (EUR 630 per month).
- Secondary (ESO): EUR 6,700 per year. When paid in instalments, the annual fee is collected as 10 monthly payments (EUR 670 per month).
- National Baccalaureate: EUR 6,750 per year. Standard collection is in 10 monthly payments (EUR 675 per month); for 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is collected in 9 monthly payments (EUR 750.00 per month for 2nd year).
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: EUR 7,950 per year. Standard collection is in 10 monthly payments (EUR 795 per month); for 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is collected in 9 monthly payments (EUR 883.33 per month for 2nd year).

*Ancillary school-time services and charges*
- Morning student care (08:00–09:00):
- 1 hour/day: EUR 43 per month.
- 1/2 hour/day: EUR 33 per month.
- Additional supervised hour: EUR 6 per hour.
- The published tuition figures are presented as "Escolaridad y comedor" (tuition and school dining) and the annual tuition fee includes school dining. The annual tuition also includes school accident insurance, psychopedagogical and pre-university counselling, nursing service at school, and family counselling. These items are included within the stated annual fees. These prices do not include taxes.

*Boarding fees (if applicable)*
- Agora Granada College does not operate an on-site boarding programme at the Granada campus; the Agora group offers boarding provision in Andorra under a separate boarding programme. No on-site boarding fees are published for the Granada campus.

*Other costs and typical additional charges*
- The published fee schedule lists the items included in the annual tuition (see above). Additional costs that may apply but are not itemised as fixed amounts in the published school fees document include: uniforms, personal school supplies and textbooks, optional extracurricular activities, transportation (bus/routing), school trips and exchanges, external exam entry fees, and any optional services contracted separately. Specific prices for those additional items are not provided in the published fee schedule.

*Refund information*
- The published fee schedule does not specify a refund policy or detailed refund conditions within the fee document itself. No refund terms are listed in the published school fees document.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Annual tuition is presented as an annual fee that is normally collected in 10 monthly instalments (typically a 10-month collection cycle). For the second year of Baccalaureate, the annual fee is collected in 9 monthly instalments. The re-enrolment fee for the following school year is indicated to be charged in March (example shown: charged in March 2025). The published schedule notes that the stated prices do not include taxes. Specific invoice dates, due dates, penalties for late payment and detailed contract terms are not itemised in the published fee document.

*Fee payment options*
- The published fee document does not list the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or card) or the exact payment instructions. Contact details for the school are provided (telephone and email) in the published material for payment or billing queries, but payment method options are not stated in the fee schedule itself.
Academics

Agora Granada College International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and provides multilingual linguistic immersion beyond English, with official languages including English, French or Chinese. In 2022 the school was authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Parent Experience

History

Agora Príncipes Infant School was founded in 1993 as a bilingual English-Spanish school for children aged 0 to 6. Agora Granada College International School opened on 9 September 1999, introducing a bilingual project for Infant to Baccalaureate with 225 pupils in a building of 2,273 square metres. In 2009 a second building was added to accommodate one line in the first cycle of Infant Education and two in the second cycle. In 2021 the school joined Globeducate, a group with more than 55 schools in 10 countries on 3 continents. In 2022 the school was authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Chinese language and culture were introduced in the Primary curriculum from the 3rd year of Primary School.

Community

Family participation is essential to the educational project, with tutorials, Open Week and the Parents' School. The Unique Experiences include Exchanges and Stays Abroad and International Events, expanding cultural and global engagement for students and families. Globeducate membership broadens the school's international context and multicultural environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school maintains family involvement through the Parents' School. Tutorials are offered to involve families in their children's education. Open Week invites families to visit and learn about the school. The school emphasises collaboration between families and staff through these activities. Family participation is central to its educational approach. Globeducate membership broadens the school's international context.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Agora Granada College is located in an area surrounded by nature and peace, about 15 minutes from Granada. The facilities are spacious and luminous, designed to meet the needs of each student and support the school's academic programme. The centre includes classrooms, laboratories and computer rooms, plus digital classrooms with the latest technology. There are playgrounds, football pitches, basketball courts and a sports pavilion. Additional spaces include an auditorium, a library, an arts facilities suite and dedicated areas for innovation and outdoor learning.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities include an indoor pavilion, a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, a Tatami room for judo, a multi-purpose court for sport and events, and an artificial grass pitch for football and rugby. A climbing wall with multiple sizes provides age-appropriate challenge, and the sports pavilion supports indoor activities. These facilities support the school's commitment to physical education and well-being.

Academic Facilities

Classrooms are adapted to age groups with layouts that promote independent and collaborative work. Infant Education classrooms encourage active, autonomous learning; Primary Education classrooms support group and individual work; Secondary Education classrooms are designed for independence and collaboration and are equipped with digital whiteboards, projectors and internet. The school has two large science laboratories, one for Natural Sciences and another for Physics and Chemistry, fully equipped and supervised. The Agora Innovation Centre offers state-of-the-art tools for technology, robotics and artificial intelligence, supporting computational thinking and creativity. Agora Outdoor Learning transforms the natural environment into a learning space, enhancing motivation, autonomy and curiosity.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Artistic and sporting activities include Judo, Chess, Piano, Guitar, Dance, Five-a-side football and Basketball. Judo develops motor skills and teaches discipline and teamwork. Chess is offered with two hours of instruction per week and participants compete in provincial circuits. Dance is taught by the Agora Granada College Dance School, with around eighty pupils aged five to seventeen. Piano classes are in small groups of seven students and run two hours per week; Guitar starts from the second year of primary. Basketball has two girls' teams that compete in provincial competitions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Chess is offered as an extracurricular activity with two hours per week, where pupils learn moves and strategies and may participate in provincial chess circuits. Judo develops motor skills and instills values such as discipline, effort and companionship. STEAM: Science and Arts is a pillar of the educational project, supporting academic growth across science and the arts. This structured approach connects intellectual and practical learning.

Arts & Creative

Dance, Painting, Piano and Guitar are offered as arts-based extracurricular activities. Agora Granada College Dance School has about eighty pupils aged five to seventeen, focusing on body expression through movement and music. Piano classes are small groups of seven pupils with two hours per week. Guitar classes begin in the second year of primary school, with each student having an instrument and learning basic chords and rhythms.

Cultural & Language

Exchanges and Stays Abroad offer opportunities to improve language skills through stays and exchanges. As part of Globeducate, Agora Granada College provides experiences to study at world-class boarding schools in Andorra, Spain, the UK or Cyprus. From age 10, students can participate in curricular exchanges with destinations such as Collège EIB Monceau Paris, Wilhelm von Humboldt School in Berlin, Maartens College in Groningen, and Rundle College in Calgary. These experiences help develop language skills, cultural understanding and independence.

Social & Hobbies

The extracurricular activities include Judo, Chess, Piano, Guitar, Dance, Five-a-side football and Basketball. Judo develops motor skills and fosters discipline and teamwork. Chess is offered with two hours per week and opportunities to join provincial circuits. Music and dance activities support creativity and social interaction among students.

Community & Service

Agora Granada College participates in Eco-Schools and UN Sustainability Goals initiatives as part of Globeducate's environmental program. WWF engagement connects Agora Granada College with a network of pupils addressing global environmental challenges. Eco-Schools supports students in working toward environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. The overall aim is to educate students who are committed to the world and the challenges of tomorrow.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports help to develop values such as perseverance, self-improvement and teamwork, and strengthen social skills; Agora Granada College fosters a passion for sport and healthy lifestyle habits. Five-a-side football provides teams that compete in provincial competitions and helps students improve speed, reaction, and teamwork. Basketball is organized with girls' teams that compete in provincial competitions in Granada. These sports support physical and emotional balance and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision

English and Spanish are the vehicular languages of instruction. Mandarin Chinese and French are offered as second foreign languages from Primary to Baccalaureate. The language program is adapted to each school stage, with English immersion emphasized in the early years. Pupils can obtain official language qualifications through Cambridge English, the Confucius Institute for Mandarin Chinese, and DELF for French.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers a truly bilingual education with English and Spanish as vehicular languages. Mandarin Chinese and French are introduced into the academic curriculum. The school serves pupils from 6 to 18 years old. From Infant and Primary, 50% of subjects and activities are taught in English, with Chinese or French taught as second foreign languages from Primary to Baccalaureate.

Immersion Programs

Pupils experience deep immersion in English from the earliest years. 50% of subjects and activities are taught in English during the Infant and Primary stages. From Primary to Baccalaureate, pupils study Chinese or French as second foreign languages. Official language qualifications available include Cambridge English, Confucius Institute Mandarin Chinese, and DELF for French.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Contact: Families interested in Agora Granada College International School or Agora Príncipes Infant School, can request information using the form or by calling 958 49 90 09 from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Visit: In the on-site or virtual visit we present in depth the educational project, the curricular and teaching aspects and the buildings and facilities of Agora Granada College or Agora Príncipes. This is the best time to resolve any doubts you may have.

3. Registration: After the formal application for admission, students can take the admission tests according to their stage. Once the tests have been passed, the Agora Granada College International School or Agora Príncipes Infant School admissions form must be completed and all the documentation required for enrolment is registered.
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