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Oak House School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €10,995 - 14,495
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1118
Type Co-educational
Opened 1968
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, German
Typical class size 23
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Oak House School is a private, non-profit campus in Barcelona that offers British, local, and International Baccalaureate education to ages 3 to 18. The school follows the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with a tri-lingual approach across primary and secondary. Primary teaching is in English, Spanish and Catalan and aligns with English standards, preparing pupils for the Secondary's multilingual program. In the first year of ESO, a fourth language (French or German) enters, and coding becomes a fifth language. At age 16, students sit Cambridge IGCSE/ GCSE exams, with post-16 options including Bachillerato Nacional and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus comprises eight buildings with facilities: science laboratories, a technology room, music rooms, an arts area, an auditorium, and eco-conscious senior facilities opened in 2015. Enrichment includes Oracy, Debate and MUN, Duke of Edinburgh, and Work Experience alongside a sports, music, and STEM program.

www.oakhouseschool.com

Carrer de Sant Pere Claver, 12, 18, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

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The Essentials

Oak House School has 1,118 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Sant Pere Claver 12-18, 08017 Barcelona. The school is located in the Sarrià neighbourhood of Barcelona and sits next to the Collserola natural park, facing the Mediterranean.

Stages
Early Years (3-4 years); Primary School (5-11 years); Secondary School (12-16 years); Bachillerato + / International Baccalaureate (16-18 years).

Type
Private, non-profit school in Barcelona offering British, local and International Baccalaureate education.

Additional learning support
Inclusion & Wellbeing with a dedicated team; safeguarding; inclusive teaching; PSHE; exam accommodations and support for students with additional needs.

Country affiliation
Spain
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Oak House School ranges from EUR 10,995 to EUR 14,495 for 2026/27.

Admission / Application fee

- One-time admission process fee: EUR 3,500. This fee is paid only when a place is offered and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual) and instalment amount

- Kindergarten (Age 3 – K1): Annual tuition EUR 10,995. Total for the first year of enrolment for a K1 pupil including the one‑time admission fee: EUR 14,495.

- Kindergarten (Age 4 – K2): Annual tuition EUR 10,995.

- Kindergarten (Age 5 – K3): Annual tuition EUR 10,995.

- Grade 1 (Age 6): Annual tuition EUR 11,054.

- Grade 2 (Age 7): Annual tuition EUR 11,054.

- Grade 3 (Age 8): Annual tuition EUR 11,054.

- Grade 4 (Age 9): Annual tuition EUR 11,054.

- Grade 5 (Age 10): Annual tuition EUR 11,054.

- Grade 6 (Age 11): Annual tuition EUR 11,054.

- Grade 7 (Age 12): Annual tuition EUR 11,567.

- Grade 8 (Age 13): Annual tuition EUR 11,567.

- Grade 9 (Age 14): Annual tuition EUR 11,272.

- Grade 10 (Age 15): Annual tuition EUR 11,272.

- Grade 11 (Age 16): Annual tuition EUR 13,409.

- Grade 12 (Age 17): Annual tuition EUR 13,409.

- Instalment (billing) detail: Tuition fees are annual and are normally paid in 11 equal instalments. The first instalment is taken in July and the remaining ten instalments are taken from September through June. To calculate the typical monthly instalment, divide the annual tuition above by 11 (for example, Kindergarten annual tuition EUR 10,995 ÷ 11 = EUR 999.55 per instalment).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule: Annual fees are invoiced on an 11‑instalment schedule (first payment in July; subsequent payments September–June). There is a prompt annual payment discount when the annual tuition is paid by bank transfer before the start of the academic year.

- Payment terms: The school requires the admission process fee to be paid when a place is offered. Annual insurance is included in the July instalment. Specific invoice due dates follow the 11‑instalment calendar above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Oak House School operates as a day school for ages 3–18. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Mandatory annual school insurance: charged annually and included in the July instalment. Typical options shown are for insurance covering one parent (EUR 165.95) or both parents (EUR 272.65).

- Included in tuition (no extra charge): lunch service (compulsory), wrap‑around care from 08:00–09:00 and 16:20–18:15, day trips and excursions (not overnight), and official first‑sitting exam fees (Cambridge, Instituto Francés, Goethe Institut, IGCSE, IB DP, EBAU within established timing).

- Not included (additional costs billed separately or paid directly by families): uniforms; bus service; extracurricular activities; AFA annual membership (EUR 15 per year, per family); yearbook (EUR 38 per year, per family); school materials (varies by year group); overnight excursions and trips; certain university application services. The school lists the annual insurance amounts above separately (EUR 165.95 or EUR 272.65).

Refund information

- The one‑time admission process fee (EUR 3,500) is non‑refundable. No full public refund schedule for tuition instalments or other fees is published alongside the fee summary.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer is used for prompt annual payments (a prompt‑payment discount is offered for payments received by bank transfer before the start of the academic year). Specific additional payment channels (for example, credit card acceptance) are not specified in the published fee summary.

Summary of material not published in the fee statements reviewed

- The school's published fee information does not include a separate three‑term (Autumn/Spring/Summer) fee breakdown; fees are presented as annual amounts with an 11‑instalment billing schedule. The published materials do not include a detailed, public refund policy for tuition beyond the stated non‑refundability of the admission process fee, nor do they list all accepted payment methods beyond bank transfer for prompt payment.
Academics

Oak House School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Primary is taught in English, Spanish and Catalan; the primary curriculum covers sciences, computer science, history, geography, drama, arts, music, PSHE and physical education. It meets the English National Curriculum standards and prepares pupils to transition to the Secondary's tri-lingual system. Secondary is officially a Catalan school with a tri-lingual system; in 1st ESO a fourth language is introduced (French or German) and a fifth language is coding. The aim is to master English, Spanish and Catalan at native level, and at age 16 students sit Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE exams. Post-16 options include Bachillerato Nacional and the International Diploma Programme (IB). The Enriched Curriculum includes An Oracy School, Library & Literature, Mathematics; Arts (Music, Art, Drama); Duke of Edinburgh; CAS (for IB students); Debate and MUN; Work Experience.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results 2024-2025: 44/45 points; 97% pass rate; average IB Diploma score 36 points; Diploma Subject Grade average 5.7/7. Bachillerato (2024-2025): 100% pass rate; average 7.21/10; 33% of students scored above 8/10; two students achieved 13.72/14 and 13.28/14; one student received the Premi Generalitat.

Higher Education Progression
100% of Oak House School students go to Russell Group universities. Destinations include King's College London, Warwick, Bath and Manchester.

Gifted and Talented
The Inclusion & Wellbeing team identifies students with exceptional abilities and provides opportunities to nurture their talents; exam accommodations are offered based on individual profiles.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school provides online admissions. After submitting an application, a confirmation email is issued by the admissions department. Getting to know Oak House School includes online information sessions for each educational stage and group guided tours of the campus. Admissions Process: apply online; the admissions department will confirm whether a place is available or the application will be included on the waiting list. From Year 3 onwards, candidates take three entry tests (English, Spanish and Mathematics); tests can be completed online if the candidate lives abroad. A personal interview with the Inclusion & Wellbeing department occurs during the entry tests session. A formal offer follows a successful outcome to secure enrolment. Specific requirements for admissions include submitting academic reports and demonstrating knowledge of English and Spanish; good academic performance; commitment to studies; and a positive attitude toward learning. Booklets for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato/IB, and Inclusion & Wellbeing are available to read online.

Waitlist
If there are no places available, the admissions department confirms receipt of the application and the application is placed on the waiting list until a place becomes available.
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