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Colegio Virgen de Gracia

Spain, Granada

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, German
Typical class size 28
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia in Granada is a diocesan bilingual international school serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam centre and offers Diploma Dual programme, combining the Spanish diploma with the American High School Diploma to support entry to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide, alongside Cambridge qualifications. The curriculum is bilingual English–Spanish and follows a CLIL/AICLE model that integrates language learning with content and uses cross-language terminology and a communicative approach. The school provides weekly Cambridge exam preparation and on-site exams, with electives in Secondary and Bachillerato. In Early Childhood Education, learning embraces neuroscience-informed methods and Montessori-inspired practices with small classes. Facilities include morning care, a school dining service, and a summer program, plus an after-school activity slate. French and German are offered as electives, with exchange opportunities and immersion stays abroad.

C. Músico Vicente Zarzo, Centro, 18002 Granada, Spain

The Essentials

Colegio Virgen de Gracia has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Granada, Spain, at Calle Músico Vicente Zarzo, 18002 Granada. It is in the city center (Centro de Granada). It has good transport connections and facilities.

Stages
Educational stages include Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education), Educación Primaria (Primary Education), and Educación Secundaria y Bachillerato (Secondary Education and Bachillerato).

Type
Diocesan bilingual international school in Granada. It offers instruction in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam center and provides the American Dual Diploma program.

Additional learning support
Attention to diversity is provided. Qualified teaching staff continually train in innovative methodologies.

Religious affiliation
Catholic (Diocesan).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required for all students from Educación Infantil through Bachillerato. Boys wear a white polo shirt with the school shield (short or long sleeves), a maroon cardigan with shield, navy shorts or navy trousers, navy socks and navy shoes; optional: a maroon cardigan for Infantil. Girls wear a maroon cardigan or jumper with a V-neck and shield, a white polo shirt, a navy skirt with shield, navy shoes with navy tights; Infantil uses a baby uniform. Bachillerato students wear camel-colored chinos and a maroon hoodie with the logo. Uniforme deportivo (PE) is worn on PE days: navy tracksuit with maroon trim and logo, navy shorts and a white PE t-shirt, with white sneakers; optional navy padded vest. Bachillerato also has a white t-shirt with the logo, a maroon hoodie with the logo, and navy trousers with a maroon stripe and logo. The official uniform can be purchased only at El Corte Inglés.

Food Options
The school offers an on-site dining service with its own kitchen that prepares daily menus designed by the Dietetics and Nutrition Department. The dining service has an educational role, supports families in developing healthy eating habits, and accommodates allergies and intolerances. You can contract the service by the day, and for occasional needs your child can use it that day. A monthly menu is provided, along with individual reports on dining behavior and an annual information session for families. The service runs after classes and ends at 15:30, after which some extracurricular activities begin; lunch-time activities are part of the 'Vida Saludable' project. The person responsible is Dª. M.ª Angustias Narváez.

Governance and Ownership
Ownership is held by the Titularidad Fundación Pía Autónoma San Juan de Ávila. The school is led by a titular Director and an Administrator, supported by an Academic Director, Jefatura de Estudios, and coordinators for Infantil, Primaria, and Secundaria/Bachillerato, as well as coordinators for Evangelization, Bilingualism and Quality.
Fees

Annual tuition at Colegio Virgen de Gracia ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.

Overview

- Colegio Virgen de Gracia is an education centre acogido al régimen de conciertos educativos; the core teaching for Infantil, Primaria, ESO and Bachillerato is provided under that concertado model and the centre does not charge a standard tuition fee for the funded, compulsory stages.

Application / admission fees

- There is no routine, general application or enrollment fee charged as part of the core admission process for the concertado (state‑subsidised) stages. Admissions follow the standard application procedures for the centre. (Services such as extracurricular programmes, AMPA membership or specific paid activities may have separate one‑off charges; see sections below.)

Tuition fees by school year (per year / per term)

- Infantil (Early Years): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract (see other costs).
- Primaria (Primary): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract.
- ESO (Lower Secondary): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract.
- Bachillerato: No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded Bachillerato concertado stage; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract.

Mandatory and recurring ancillary fees (examples and amounts where published)

- AMPA (parents association) annual membership: single payment of EUR 30 per family (one payment per family, regardless of number of children). Payment may be made in cash at conserjería or by bank transfer to the AMPA account.
- Extracurricular activities: some activities require monthly fees and the activity registration documents show a voluntary accident/participant insurance option priced at EUR 16. Extra activities have their own monthly billing and discount rules (see Billing schedule and payment terms).
- Comedor (school lunch): Comedor is an available contracted service that can be hired by day or for a regular schedule; the school's service description confirms daily menus and adaptation for allergies but does not publish a fixed per‑day or monthly price on the public service page. Families contract the comedor service separately.
- Uniforms: Uniform is compulsory and the official uniform is sold through El Corte Inglés and a local uniform supplier (Uniformes Emilio Carreño S.L.); specific item prices are set by those suppliers and are not quoted as fixed school tuition.
- School insurance / activity insurance: the ROF and activity forms reference the requirement or recommendation to have school/participation insurance; the voluntary extra activities insurance is shown at EUR 16 in the activities registration form.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Extracurricular activities billing schedule (example from activity registration form): matrícula + September is charged (entry shows “MATRÍCULA + SEPTIEMBRE PRIMERA SEMANA DE OCTUBRE”); subsequent monthly receipts are scheduled on a monthly cycle (some months charged first week of the following month) and the rest of months are charged in arrears. Annual payment of an activity may be offered with a discount. Returned direct debit/receipt reversals incur the bank commission for the return. A cancellation (baja) for an activity must be communicated at least one week before the end of the month to avoid being charged that full month.
- Payment deadlines for extracurriculars: when paying in Administration the payment is required within the first 7 days of each month; domiciliation (direct debit) is an available option and requires submitting the IBAN and account details.

Boarding / residence

- The centre does not operate a boarding or residential programme. Services listed for families (aula matinal, comedor, extraescolares) are day‑time services; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees (typical items parents pay for)

- Mandatory uniform purchases (items and styles described by stage); uniform costs are charged by the external retailer(s).
- AMPA annual quota: EUR 30 per family.
- Extracurricular monthly fees and perimeter costs vary by activity; activity registration forms set individual prices and include the option for a voluntary activity insurance (EUR 16 shown on the 2024/25 activities form). Discounts for activities: 10% discount for annual payment; third sibling 20% discount (as specified on the activities registration form).
- Comedor and Aula Matinal: charged as contracted services (price depends on the chosen modality and schedule; can be contracted by day). The public pages describe service features and contracting options but do not publish fixed monthly or per‑day prices on the school's public service pages.
- Incidental costs: course materials, specific extracurricular equipment, trips and excursions and any replacement costs for damaged or lost books/materials are charged where applicable and managed under the centre's regulations. The ROF and activity documents set rules on responsibility and replacement of materials.

Refunds and cancellation terms (where published)

- Extracurricular activities: to avoid being charged for the following month, a written cancellation (baja) must be given at least one week before the end of the month; otherwise the full monthly fee is payable. Annual payment discounts and sibling discounts are applied as described on the activity registration form. Returned receipts incur the commission for a returned direct debit.
- Other services (comedor, aula matinal, AMPA): published registration materials explain contracting and payment methods; specific refund or pro‑rata arrangements are handled under each service's registration conditions or the centre's regulations (no general published tuition refund schedule for core concertado education is listed in the public administrative documents).

Accepted payment methods and practical instructions

- Cash payment at conserjería (for AMPA and some administration payments).
- Bank transfer (AMPA provides an IBAN for the EUR 30 payment; activity forms provide fields for IBAN data and the centre accepts domiciliation/direct debit for regular activity payments).
- Direct debit / domiciliación bancaria is used for regular monthly collections for extracurricular activities (form fields require IBAN and account holder details). Returned direct debit reversals result in the applicant being charged the bank commission that the return generates. No public indication of credit card acceptance is shown in the published registration documents.

Summary (what parents should expect financially)

- No standard tuition invoice for the concertado‑funded core stages (Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato). Families should budget for: AMPA annual quota (EUR 30 per family), uniform purchases, contracted services (comedor, aula matinal) priced by contract, extracurricular activity fees (monthly or annual as published per activity), voluntary activity insurance where offered (EUR 16 on the activity form), occasional trip or material charges, and any bank commissions caused by returned payments. Payment methods accepted and detailed billing rules for extracurriculars and AMPA are set out in the registration materials and activity forms (cash, bank transfer and direct debit are specifically documented).
Academics

Colegio Virgen de Gracia teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Colegio Virgen de Gracia Granada is a bilingual English–Spanish school with a 500+ quality seal, fully qualified to teach all levels from Early Childhood Education to Bachillerato in two languages: English and Spanish. French and German are offered as optional languages in Secondary and Bachillerato with official certifications, exchanges with France and Germany, and summer immersion programs in English, French or German organized with Language4You. The program follows a CLIL/AICLE model that integrates language learning with content and uses cross-language terminology and a communicative approach. The school is a Cambridge Exam Centre and dedicates weekly hours to Cambridge exam preparation in Primary and Secondary, with on-site exams available. Diploma Dual provides two simultaneous qualifications: the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma, enabling graduates to gain admission to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide; Cambridge qualifications are also pursued and recognized internationally.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates earn both the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma through the Diploma Dual, enabling admission to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide; Cambridge qualifications are pursued and widely recognized internationally.

Gifted and Talented
Aula Challenge is a unique teaching and learning environment that fosters 21st-century skills, personalized active learning, and collaboration. It is organized into zones: FABRICA for research and access to 3D printers and scanners; CREA for multimedia creation; INVESTIGA for project development and robotics; INTERACTÚA for collaborative digital work; PRESENTA for exhibitions and debates; INTERCAMBIA for small-team, project-based learning. The space is designed with zone-specific lighting and climate control to support comfort and sustainability.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops students across physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and spiritual dimensions. The affective dimension is prioritized in learning, with emphasis on empathy, respect, and active listening. Teachers act as mediators of learning, provoking, organizing, and preparing materials to support student growth. Social-emotional development is reinforced through convivencia activities and tutorías with a Christian focus that foster reflection, dialogue, and community. The school upholds values of love, justice, service, creativity, and perseverance, guiding daily life and learning. The Evangelical dimension shapes daily life and study through faith, culture, and life discussions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia de Granada is a bilingual English–Spanish international school. All grade levels from Infantil through Bachillerato are taught in two languages: English and Spanish. The school offers French and German as optional languages in Secondary and Bachillerato, with opportunities for language certification, exchanges, and immersion abroad. It operates as a Cambridge exam center and prepares students for Cambridge certificates. The Diploma Dual program provides Spain's diploma alongside the American High School Diploma.

Mental Wellbeing
The school places the affective dimension at the heart of learning, prioritizing students' emotional needs. Convivencias strengthen student bonds and cultivate empathy, Christian values, and community. Tutorías with a Christian purpose promote empathy, respect, listening, and a sense of meaning in life. The Evangelical dimension guides daily life by encouraging dialogue between faith, culture, and life.

Safeguarding
Canal de denuncias is confidential and secure for reporting serious matters. Parents, students, teachers, and external persons can use it. Reports can concern discrimination, harassment, fraud, conflicts of interest, or regulatory breaches. The system supports anonymous reporting and is governed by data-protection policies; it includes an investigation process with safeguards and timelines. The channel is for reporting infringements and not a general complaints mechanism.
Parent Experience

History
Located in Granada, Spain, Colegio Virgen de Gracia was founded in 1943 as a preparatory school at the Minor Seminary. It was officially inaugurated as Colegio Virgen de Gracia in 2001. The school belongs to the Fundación Escolar Diocesana San Juan de Ávila, founded in 1953 to provide education in contexts where the State did not reach. The Foundation operates eleven centers across Granada, reflecting a network of Catholic schools and centers dedicated to Christian formation and quality education.

Community
Semana Cultural is a school-wide Cultural Week that opens the Centre to the broader community and the city of Granada. In 2019, from February 11 to 16, the week included activities with students from the Foundation's Granada schools Virgen de las Angustias, Cerrillo de Maracena, San Agustín and Santa María Micaela. The program included a concert by the Virgen de Gracia choir and orchestra and a meeting to explain secondary education, plus workshops in science, robotics and mathematics. Cultural activities were held at various city spots (Plaza de Gracia, Plaza Bib-Rambla, Fuente de las Batallas). On February 14, the day of Saint Valentine, students distributed poems entitled “Love for Granada” to passersby; on February 15, Infantil organized “the Day of the Grandparents”; and the week closed on February 16 with a basketball match between CB Granada and FC Barcelona Lassa, attended by families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The AMPA is the Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos del Colegio Diocesano Internacional Virgen de Gracia, a non-profit that collaborates actively in school life and represents families to the administration and teaching staff. Its mission is to accompany the center's growth, promote activities and serve as a channel of communication between families and the school. It facilitates communication, collaborates in activities that complement student education, guides parents in their children's education, and coordinates improvements to infrastructure with possible financial support. The AMPA is led by President Juan de la Cruz Salamanca Martínez; Vicepresident Francisco García Moreno; Secretary Octavio Caba Pérez; Treasurer Leticia Caballero Gálvez; and several vocales. To participate, families can fill an enrollment form to join the AMPA. Contact: 958 26 08 16, ampa@colegiovirgendegracia.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Colegio Virgen de Gracia is located in Granada, Spain, serving children from Educación Infantil through Bachillerato. An Aula matinal operates from 7:30 to 9:00 for early drop‑offs, with a half‑day option from 14:00 to 14:30 for younger students. The Comedor offers a daily menu prepared by the school's own kitchen, with accommodations for allergies and intolerances and the possibility to book by the day. A late‑June to early‑September Escuela de Verano provides diverse activities, including some sessions in English, with access to Aula Matinal and comedor during the summer. In the afternoons, students engage in a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, supported by the school and engaging families in the school community. Address and contact details are C. Músico Vicente Zarzo, 18002 Granada; phone 958 26 08 16 / 958 26 09 67; info@colegiovirgendegracia.org.

Sports Facilities
The school offers a robust sports program in the afternoons, including futsal, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, preballet, basic physical education, multi‑sport, minitenis and table tennis. These activities are available to students from age five upwards, with groups organized by age and level. Some sports teams participate in Municipal Games or federated competitions. The table tennis program is delivered by the City of Granada Table Tennis Club.

Academic Facilities
The Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia de Granada is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds the EFQM +500 European quality seal. The Diploma Dual program enables obtaining both the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma. The school is an official Cambridge exam center and collaborates with Cambridge exam providers, with dedicated weekly Cambridge preparation in Primaria and Secundaria. French and German are offered as electives in Secondary and Bachillerato, with opportunities for exchanges with France and Germany and immersive stays abroad. In Educación Infantil, learning integrates neuroscience‑based approaches and Montessori methods, with small class sizes described as reducidos.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Actividades Extraescolares include sports and cultural offerings in the afternoon. Sports options span fútbol sala, baloncesto, gimnasia rítmica, preballet, educación física de base, multideporte, minitenis and tenis de mesa. Cultural activities include Inglés IML La Zubia, estudio tutelado, arte and iniciación musical. Some activities are linked to external leagues or programs, and there are age‑appropriate groupings from Educación Infantil through ESO. The school encourages participation in municipal events and fosters values such as teamwork, respect and communication through these activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Tutored study provides a supervised space to complete tasks and prepare for exams with guidance. It is available to students of all ages.

Arts & Creative
Arte offers a creative language to express oneself through drawing and painting, developing imagination and techniques. Iniciación musical combines music and movement to develop listening and rhythm, introducing basic musical language.

Cultural & Language
English IML La Zubia uses a methodology that integrates natural English learning with Cambridge exam preparation, from ages 3 through the second year of Bachillerato. Groups are small, and registration is on imllazubia.com.

Social & Hobbies
Throughout the year, students participate in sports and cultural activities designed for their age and level. Through play, movement, and artistic expression, values such as respect, camaraderie, responsibility, and communication are developed.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Afternoon activities include a broad range of sports: futsal, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, preballet, basic physical education, multideporte, minitenis, and table tennis. Futsal and basketball emphasize coordination and teamwork, with some groups taking part in Municipal Games or other competitions.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the languages of instruction in a bilingual program that follows CLIL/AICLE principles and aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). French and German are available as optional subjects in Secondary and Bachillerato, with certification opportunities and exchanges. The school is an official Cambridge exam center and works with IML La Zubia to administer Cambridge examinations.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a bilingual English-Spanish institution in Granada with a quality seal 500+, accrediting it as fully qualified to teach all educational stages from Early Years to Bachillerato in two languages: English and Spanish. The Diploma Dual is the official international recognition program that enables students to obtain two diplomas: Spain's own and the American High School Diploma. When students complete their studies, they hold the same diploma as American students, recognized in all states and universities worldwide. The school also offers two additional languages, French and German.

Immersion Programs
French and German are offered as electives in Secondary and Bachillerato, with preparation for official certification tests, exchanges with schools in France and Germany, and opportunities to undertake language-immersion courses abroad. Each summer, stays are organized in English-, French-, or German-speaking countries, in collaboration with Language4You, allowing students to experience language, culture and daily life firsthand.
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