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La Miranda International School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €9,750 - 18,790
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1210
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

La Miranda International School in Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, has 60 years of experience in education. The 11-building campus sits on over 13,500 m² of landscaped grounds. Part of Inspired Education Group, La Miranda is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme in Spanish and English. The school also provides the Spanish National Baccalaureate with tracks in Science & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Arts, plus a Dual Diploma combining the Community Diploma with the American High School Diploma. Multilingualism is central: seven languages are offered, including English, Mandarin, Russian, with some languages integrated through short sessions. Facilities include a temperature-controlled pool, a 900 m² sports centre, a 300 m² gym, science and technology laboratories, a robotics room, an Atelier, a music room, a 360-seat auditorium, a library, and a kitchen/canteen. Apple Distinguished School recognition acknowledges technology use and arts within the curriculum.

Carrer del Canigó, 15, 08960 Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain

The Essentials

La Miranda International School has 1,210 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Carrer del Canigó, 15, Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona 08960, Spain. The campus is five minutes from Diagonal and the Rondas and is well-connected to local amenities. A large car park area is available for parents who do not use the school Bus Service, which operates within Barcelona and the surrounding areas.

Stages
Pre-school, Primary, and Secondary divisions, with National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Baccalaureate pathways.

Type
International school offering IB and Spanish National Baccalaureate.

Country affiliation
Spain

School day structure
The school operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Bus service
Bus Service operates within Barcelona and the surrounding areas.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students wear the school uniform from Pre-School to 4th Secondary Education. Uniforms vary by level and include items such as tracksuits, polo shirts, navy skirts or trousers, cardigans, coats, swimsuits, and caps. Uniforms can be purchased through El Corte Inglés (Diagonal and Cornellà) and Rosa García Confecciones.

Food Options
Food is prepared on-site and meals are sugar-free, using fresh ingredients. A nutritionist designs balanced menus and accommodates dietary needs, including allergies and intolerances.

Governance and Ownership
La Miranda is part of Inspired Education, a global network of premium schools, and is referred to as an Inspired school. Headteacher Debra Gregory joined La Miranda in January 2024.
Fees

Annual tuition at La Miranda International School ranges from EUR 9,750 to EUR 18,790 for 2026/27.

Application / enrolment fee (Matrícula anual)

- I1 (Infant 1): EUR 990.
- I2, I3, I4, I5 (Infant levels): EUR 990 each.
- PRI1–PRI6 (Primary): EUR 1,025 each.
- PAI2–PAI5 (MYP): EUR 1,155 each.
- BAC (Bachillerato national): EUR 1,120.
- IB (IB Diploma Programme): EUR 1,790.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and academic-year billing)

La Miranda invoices tuition as one annual enrolment fee (matrícula) plus monthly tuition/meal instalments. The published monthly totals (which combine tuition and, where applicable, school meals) for the 2025–26 academic year are:

- I1 (Infants): EUR 876 per month. Annual tuition charged as ten monthly instalments = EUR 8,760 (plus the matrícula).
- I2–I5 (Infants): EUR 990 per month. Annual tuition charged as ten monthly instalments = EUR 9,900 (plus the matrícula).
- PRI1–PRI6 (Primary): EUR 1,025 per month. Annual tuition charged as ten monthly instalments = EUR 10,250 (plus the matrícula).
- PAI2–PAI5 (MYP): EUR 1,155 per month. Annual tuition charged as ten monthly instalments = EUR 11,550 (plus the matrícula).
- BAC (Baccalaureate, school meals included): EUR 1,295 per month. Annual tuition charged as ten monthly instalments = EUR 12,950 (plus the matrícula).
- IB (IB Diploma, school meals included): EUR 1,700 per month. Annual tuition charged as ten monthly instalments = EUR 17,000 (plus the matrícula).

Note: the school's published billing structure is one annual enrolment fee plus ten monthly instalments for tuition and meals; the monthly figures above are the published monthly charges and the academic-year totals above are the monthly charge multiplied by ten (the school issues ten monthly instalments).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There are a total of eleven instalments per academic year: one enrolment fee (matrícula) and ten monthly tuition/meal instalments. Payments are collected monthly in advance from September to June (receipts are due between the 1st and 5th of each month).
- Monthly payments are domiciled to a bank account (direct debit). A charge of EUR 15 is applied for each returned direct debit.
- New students pay the full enrolment fee at the time of formalising registration (this payment is non‑refundable). Returning students pay the enrolment fee in two instalments (a reservation payment in April and a second instalment in July); once charged these payments are non‑refundable.
- If a family withdraws a student, written notice of three months to the administration is required and fees remain payable during this three‑month notice period. Failure to keep payments current may lead to restriction of re‑registration, withholding of official documents and, after the second unpaid instalment, suspension of the student's enrolment.

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding is not applicable. La Miranda operates as a day school; no boarding/residential fees are published.

Transport, host service and additional routine charges

- School bus service (monthly): Round trip EUR 262; One‑way EUR 180.
- Host service (before/after school care) (monthly): Morning & Afternoon EUR 48; Morning or Afternoon EUR 36. The optional extra “+30 min morning” is listed as EUR 58 for round‑trip users and EUR 45 for one‑way users in the published fees table.
- Additional paid items that are charged separately (and may be subject to outstanding‑balance restrictions) include official examination fees, excursions/trips, residential camps/colonies, and extracurricular activities. Families with unpaid balances cannot register for these extra paid activities until the account is settled.

Uniform, devices and other school‑supplied items

- No compulsory uniform fee is listed in the school's published fee sheet for 2025–26. The school's administrative agreement references an iPad policy that families must sign; no device purchase price or compulsory uniform cost is shown on the published fee schedule. Any costs for personal devices, recommended materials or optional school kit would be advised separately by the school.

Refund information

- The annual enrolment fee (matrícula) is non‑refundable for new entrants once paid. For continuing students the reservation and second instalments of the matrícula are non‑refundable once charged. When a student leaves, three months' written notice is required and fees remain payable for that notice period. These refund and notice rules apply to the published administrative agreements.

Fee payment options

- The school's administrative agreement specifies that recurring tuition payments are domiciled to a bank account (direct debit). The agreement sets out a EUR 15 charge for each returned direct debit. No credit‑card or alternative online payment methods are specified in the published administrative agreement or the fees sheet.
Academics

La Miranda International School teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
La Miranda is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 11- to 16-year-olds and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for 16- to 18-year-olds. The DP includes six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay. The DP is taught in Spanish and English. National Baccalaureate is offered with tracks in Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts. A Dual Diploma programme provides two simultaneous qualifications: the Community Diploma and the American High School Diploma. La Miranda emphasises multilingualism, offering seven languages including English, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian, with Russian and German integrated through short sessions.

Exam Results
PAU 2025 results show a 100% pass rate; the reported average mark is 7.60/10, with a highest mark of 10.14/14 and an overall average of 9.58/10.

Higher Education Progression
One in three Inspired students continues their education at Russell Group and Ivy League universities. Inspired partners with Arete Educational Consulting and The Classroom Door to provide university admissions counselling, with preferential rates for Inspired students. The school notes access to universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Institut Français, and the Fundación Instituto Confucio.

Gifted and Talented
The Nsouli Scholars Programme provides full scholarships for 50 extraordinary students at Inspired schools. Inspired also partners with Arete Educational Consulting and The Classroom Door to support university admissions with preferential rates for Inspired students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The four pillars are Intellectual, Social, Emotional, and Physical. The social pillar recognises that interactions between students play a vital role in personal and emotional development. Inter-personal interactions occur in multiple school settings, including in the classroom and outdoors during sports and extra-curricular activities, to promote cooperation, happiness, and teamwork. During their time at La Miranda, students will learn to hone their mediation, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills to cultivate a harmonious school environment. The emotional pillar supports emotional well-being through age-appropriate methods; mime, mindfulness practices, and the teaching of core values (Esteem, Enthusiasm, and Example). The physical pillar prioritises health and well-being with a varied sports programme and on-site meals that form a menu with organic ingredients. The Pastoral Team and educators provide guidance to meet socio-emotional needs and ensure students feel safe, supported, and accepted.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The multilingual environment is at the heart of our methodology. Since the founding of the school, seven languages are offered to Nursery and Infant School learners. English, Spanish and Catalan are the main languages taught, with French and Mandarin Chinese introduced as second languages. Russian and German are integrated into the curriculum through short sessions. In Primary School, learners prepare for international programmes and undertake language examinations at various stages, including Cambridge Young Learners (CYL), KET, PET, and DELF. In Secondary/Baccalaureate, examinations include PET, CAE, DELF, YCT, and HSK.

Mental Wellbeing
We believe in supporting the emotional well-being of our students. The emotional pillar provides age-appropriate methods to help students recognise and regulate their emotions. Mime, mindfulness practices, and the teaching of core values (Esteem, Enthusiasm, and Example) are used to foster emotional health. Inter-personal interactions contribute to social and emotional development in classroom, sport, and extracurricular settings. The school prioritises health and well-being with a varied physical education programme and on-site meals. The Pastoral Team and link teachers provide daily guidance to support student well-being.

Safeguarding
Pastoral Team and educators empower students to make the right decisions while feeling safe, supported, and accepted. Link teachers provide ongoing welfare support to students. A dedicated team of psychologists supports student well-being. La Miranda's safeguarding and welfare approach is integrated within its holistic four-pillar model—Intellectual, Social, Emotional, and Physical. The school maintains a nurturing environment with a clear commitment to student safety and well-being. Daily interactions with staff ensure students' socio-emotional needs are addressed.
Parent Experience

History
The school has almost 60 years of experience in first-class global education. It is located in Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, on a campus that comprises 11 buildings. It is an Inspired school, part of Inspired Education Group, a global network of premium schools. Inspired was founded by Nadim M. Nsouli. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as part of an IB World School.

Community
The school requires a uniform from P1 to 4th Secondary Education to promote equality and a sense of belonging. La Miranda offers a morning and afternoon bus service with fixed routes. The canteen provides on-site meals designed by a nutritionist, with a sugar-free policy and accommodations for allergies and dietary needs. Extra-curricular activities include sports, water activities, music and languages, robotics, and the Liceu Programme in partnership with the Liceu Conservatory of Music, plus a Community Project where Year 6 publish a book to support charity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus comprises 11 buildings on a single site of over 13,500 m², set in an expansive natural landscape with magnificent views. The school is five minutes from Diagonal and the Rondas, with a large car park and a school bus service. There are playground areas for all divisions and modern learning spaces across the campus. Modern facilities include a temperature-controlled pool, a 900 m² sports centre, a 300 m² gymnasium, a psychomotricity gymnasium, a football pitch with artificial turf, a basketball court, natural science laboratories, a technology laboratory, a robotics room, an Atelier (art studio), a music room, and an auditorium with a piano and 360-seat capacity. The campus also houses a video recording room and a library, with a kitchen and canteen to support daily life.

Sports Facilities
The school features a temperature-controlled pool (25x12.5 m), a 900 m² sports centre, and a 300 m² gymnasium. A psychomotricity gymnasium supports motor development. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch with artificial turf and a basketball court.

Academic Facilities
Natural Science Laboratories and a Technology Laboratory support science and design learning. A Robotics room enables hands-on work in STEM. An Atelier (Art Studio) and a Music room provide spaces for the arts. An Auditorium with piano and 360-seat capacity, a Video recording room, and a Library support performances, media production, research, and study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A programme of extra-curricular activities is available, with pursuits ranging from sports and water activities to music, languages, robotics, and more. The Liceu Programme offers music lessons in partnership with the Liceu Conservatory of Music. An extracurricular coordination team—Glen Albó, Juan Carlos Lomeña, and Oscar Lemos—handles activities (beyond@lamiranda.eu). Further details about our extra-curricular provision are available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
La Miranda is an official IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate curricula, including the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 16 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16 to 18. In Primary School, learners are prepared for study in international programmes, where they obtain accredited diplomas, enabling access to universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Institut Français, and the Confucius Institute Foundation. La Miranda was the first school in Catalonia and Spain to incorporate multilingualism into its methodology as a primary element of its educational approach. Apple has recognised La Miranda as a Distinguished School for adopting a continuous innovative approach to learning, and technology is integrated across the school, including robotics and programming.

Arts & Creative
Performing and creative arts are one of the three pillars of Inspired education. The curriculum emphasises innovation across STEAM, including robotics and programming, supported by technology in the Primary, Secondary, and IB divisions. Apple has recognised La Miranda as a Distinguished School for its ongoing innovative approach to learning, which reinforces creativity and the arts.

Cultural & Language
Seven languages are offered, including English, Mandarin Chinese and Russian. Three vehicular languages are Castilian (Spanish), Catalan, and English. In Nursery and Infant School, English, Spanish and Catalan are the main languages; French and Mandarin Chinese are introduced as second languages; Russian and German are integrated through short sessions. Primary language programme features Catalan, Spanish, and English, while the secondary language programme features French, Mandarin Chinese, German, and Russian; language examinations include Cambridge Young Learners (CYL), KET, PET, DELF, and YCT in Primary, and PET, CAE, DELF, YCT, and HSK in Secondary.

Social & Hobbies
Inter-personal interactions occur in multiple school settings, including the classroom and outdoors during sports and extra-curricular activities. The function of the social pillar is to acknowledge and encourage projects and opportunities that promote cooperation, happiness, and teamwork. During their time at La Miranda, students will learn to hone mediation, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills to cultivate a harmonious school environment and learn strategies that will benefit them in adulthood.

Community & Service
Comm­unity Project: Multi-disciplinary project. Year 6 designed, illustrated, written, edited, published, marketed, and sold a Choose Your Own Adventure book, What's your story?. As an interdisciplinary project, learning areas such as Mathematics, Art & Design, Digital Technology, and languages were integrated. Technology used includes FaceTime, Sketches, Pages and Keynote, GarageBand, Showbie, iMovie, and more. All proceeds from book sales are donated to charity: Ghanas de Vivir.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school campus features bespoke, state-of-the-art sports facilities, including a gymnasium and a basketball court, and all students are encouraged to participate in sporting activities. On-site meals are freshly prepared with age-appropriate menus, including accommodations for dietary intolerances and allergies, with menus designed for each age range.
Languages

Language Provision
Seven languages are offered: Castilian Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, and Russian. The primary language programme features Catalan, Spanish, and English, while the secondary language programme features French, Mandarin Chinese, German, and Russian.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses three vehicular languages: Castilian Spanish, Catalan, and English. Students can learn up to seven languages in Infants. The primary language programme features Catalan, Spanish, and English, while the secondary language programme features French, Mandarin Chinese, German, and Russian.
Reputation

Awards
Apple Distinguished School; Inspired School membership (part of Inspired Education Group).

Accreditations
La Miranda is described as an Apple Distinguished School and as part of Inspired Education Group (An Inspired School). The school advertises seven languages in its multilingual environment and its status as an IB World School offering National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Baccalaureate. The campus is located in Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, with 11 buildings.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Submit your contact form and reserve a campus visit. Submit your contact form and reserve a campus visit to begin the admissions process. Admissions are open throughout the academic year. The three-step admissions process ensures that all candidates are treated the same and meet academic and personal requirements. Register now at lamiranda.openapply.com.

Step 2: Visit the school to learn about La Miranda and have an interview with our admissions team. Visit the school to learn more about La Miranda and to have an interview with the admissions team. The interview provides an opportunity for mutual discussion of the applicant's background and goals. A campus visit and interview are integral parts of the admissions process.

Step 3: Complete the form to finalize the admissions process. Complete the form to finalize the admissions process. This completes the three-step admissions process and ensures the applicant's submission is finalized. The process is designed to ensure consistent evaluation and that academic and personal requirements are met.

Scholarships
Nsouli Scholarships: The Nsouli Scholarship Program is a global initiative that makes it possible for 50 extraordinary students to attend any Inspired member school with a full scholarship throughout their schooling. The program aims to empower students academically, athletically, artistically and in extracurricular activities. This generous legacy honors Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired in 2013, and scholarships are awarded to students of Lebanese origin.
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