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Kensington School Barcelona

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,647 - 18,513
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, French, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Spain, Kensington School offers the British Curriculum, EYFS, Edexcel IGCSE and A Level courses. Founded in 1966, it is one of the oldest British curriculum schools and operates on a purpose-built site opened in 1988. The campus spans four floors, with a Junior School on the first floor and Senior School classrooms and a library on the second; ground floor houses a gymnasium, a theatre area, a dining hall, an ICT suite and administration offices. Science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are on the third floor; A Level Art studio supports visual arts, alongside SEND spaces and a relaxation room for Sixth Form. The school teaches the National British Curriculum with small modifications for the international context. Catalan is taught from Form 1 to Form 5; launched in 2023 with four native teachers. External iGCSE/GCSE exams at 16; sixth form offers two-year A Levels and university guidance.

kensingtonschoolbcn.com

Carrer dels Cavallers, 31, 33, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

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The Essentials

Kensington School Barcelona has 260 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The Kensington School is located in the Pedralbes district of Barcelona at Carrer dels Cavallers, 31/33, 08034. The current campus was purpose-built in 1988 and spans four floors. It is close to Exit 9 of the Ronda de Dalt and has a wide range of bus and metro links to areas across the city.

Stages
Early Years; Junior School; Senior School; Sixth Form

Type
The school offers the British Curriculum.

Additional learning support
SEND learning areas are available. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for students from different language backgrounds.

Country affiliation
The school follows a British curriculum.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kensington School Barcelona ranges from EUR 4,647 to EUR 18,513 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrolment fee

- A one-time, non-refundable enrolment fee is charged per child on registration: EUR 4,647.00 (Junior School & Early Years), EUR 6,171.00 (Senior School, Form 1–5), EUR 6,230.00 (Sixth Form).

Tuition fees (by school stage) — amounts per year, per term and monthly option

- Junior School & Early Years:
- Annual tuition: EUR 13,941.00.
- Per term: EUR 4,647.00.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 1,394.10 (payments debited over 10 months, September–June).

- Senior School (Form 1 to Form 5):
- Annual tuition: EUR 18,513.00.
- Per term: EUR 6,171.00.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 1,851.30.

- Sixth Form:
- Annual tuition: EUR 18,690.00.
- Per term: EUR 6,230.00.
- Monthly (10 instalments): EUR 1,869.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual advance payment (discounted amount if paid in advance): payment due 31 July 2025. Discounted annual amounts (annual-advance) are EUR 13,522.77 (Junior), EUR 17,957.61 (Senior), EUR 18,129.30 (Sixth Form). A 3% discount is applied for annual advance payments made before 31 July 2025.

- Termly billing and due dates (term amounts equal to one third of the full annual fee):
- Term 1 due 31 August 2025 — Junior EUR 4,647.00; Senior EUR 6,171.00; Sixth Form EUR 6,230.00.
- Term 2 due 10 December 2025 — same term amounts.
- Term 3 due 31 March 2026 — same term amounts.

- Monthly direct debit: available only from a Spanish bank account and collected over 10 instalments (around the 10th of each month, September–June). A direct debit authorisation form must be completed. Cash is not accepted for tuition or lunch payments. Bank transfer is accepted for termly or annual advance payments. Overdue accounts may incur interest charges; the school may refuse readmission for non-payment. Use SURNAME + CLASS as payment reference when transferring. Bank details: Banco de Santander IBAN ES76 0049 4736 2623 1004 8251, SWIFT BSCHESMM.

Boarding

- The school operates as a day school (no boarding facilities).

What is included in tuition

- Tuition includes: all schoolbooks and materials; external examination costs (GCSEs and similar); school accident insurance; staff-led extracurricular clubs; day trips and educational activities.

Optional / additional costs

- School lunch (optional): two rate bands depending on age/phase:
- Early Years – Junior 3: Annual EUR 1,722.00; Per term EUR 574.00; Monthly EUR 172.20.
- Junior 4 – Upper 6: Annual EUR 1,902.00; Per term EUR 634.00; Monthly EUR 190.20.
- Daily school lunch (ad hoc use) is charged at a flat rate of EUR 10.00 per day. For accounting purposes, lunch payments must be settled by the same payment method as tuition; the lunch service will continue to be charged unless cancelled in writing. No refund is made for withdrawal during a term for lunch.

- School uniform: a school uniform is required and is available from the school's official suppliers; the uniform cost is charged separately (price not published in the fee schedule).

- Non-educational or optional excursions, special activities, transport (if provided) and other extras may be charged in addition to tuition. Specific charges for optional services are billed separately.

Discounts

- Sibling discounts: 10% for the 3rd child, 15% for the 4th child and 20% for the 5th child (applies to tuition). A 3% discount is given for annual advance payments made before 31 July 2025.

Refunds and notice

- The enrolment fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge per child and is payable on registration.
- No refund will be made for withdrawal during a term. Any discount or refund for students arriving or leaving before the end of an academic term is at the discretion of the Management Committee.
- A minimum of one month's written notice is required if a student is to leave the school.

Payment options summary

- Acceptable methods: monthly direct debit (Spanish bank account only) and bank transfer for termly or annual payments. Cash cannot be accepted for tuition or lunch payments. Specific bank details and reference instructions are provided for transfers. Overdue accounts may incur interest.
Academics

Kensington School Barcelona teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Kensington School follows the National British Curriculum of England and Wales with small modifications for the international context. In the Senior School, Key Stage 3 includes Art, Drama, English, French, General Science, Geography, History, Computer Science, Music, PSHE, Physical Education and Spanish, with Spanish and French taught in small sets of around 10. Students sit external iGCSE/GCSE examinations at age 16, and Kensington is an Edexcel Centre for Learning. The Art and Design curriculum runs across Key Stage 3 and 4, with GCSE Art and Design offered in Key Stage 4. The Sixth Form offers two-year A Level courses across Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Art, Physics and Spanish, with AS and A2 Levels available through Edexcel and university application guidance. The Catalan programme, launched in September 2023, is taught by four native teachers and covers Catalan language and literature as well as geography and history; from Form 1 to Form 5 Catalan is studied and convalidation is possible for students who complete the programme.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are deliberately small in the Junior School. In Senior School, Spanish and French are taught in small sets of around 10 to support language progression.

Exam Results
Examination results at GCSE and A Level are consistently above the UK national average and above other British schools in Spain. Kensington School is an Edexcel Centre for Learning. These results are achieved by experienced teachers working with relatively small groups of motivated students.

Higher Education Progression
Sixth Form is recognised as an A Level centre of excellence with results significantly above the national average in the United Kingdom and among the leading Sixth Forms in Spain. AS and A2 Levels are offered through Edexcel (London). Students receive guidance with applications to universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
The Kensington Award is an extra-curricular program modeled on the UK Duke of Edinburgh Award; it is open to students from Form 4 and above and challenges them to develop resilience and independence by learning a new skill, taking up a new activity, and volunteering, with the final expedition serving as the culminating challenge.
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Admissions
Kensington School is academically non-selective and welcomes students, including those studying in their second or third language. The school offers the British Curriculum. The admissions process has four stages: Stage 1 Enquiry requires a completed Admission Enquiry Form, copies of the child's last school reports, and a discussion of the child's educational needs and suitability for the school and curriculum; Stage 2 School Visit provides a personalised tour, opportunities to chat with staff and students, and a meeting with the Headmaster; Stage 3 Offer requires a copy of the child's passport, copies of the parents'/guardians' passports, and payment of the Enrolment Fee; Stage 4 Confirmation occurs once all required documents and payments are received, after which you will receive a Letter of Confirmation, a Welcome Pack, and Starter Information. If a year group is full and entry requirements have been satisfied, a waiting list may be joined. A Trial Day can be arranged through the Admissions Team.

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Waiting list may be joined when a year group is full and the applicant has satisfied the entry requirements.
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