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Obradoiro School

Spain, A Coruña

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €5,870 - 10,880
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 624
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Obradoiro School is an international, non-denominational institution in Galicia, Spain, serving ages 0–18. It delivers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside a French Curriculum. English and Spanish are the languages of instruction; more than 70% of teaching hours are in English and 92% of the 25-hour week is conducted in English. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated on campus, with 17 instruments and ensembles including orchestra and a Big Band. The campus spans over 32,000 m2, with 10,800 m2 built, dedicated music rooms, a computing lab, a conference hall, and EcoKitchen. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, multiple sports facilities, and Gym Lab. The school offers exchanges and English-certification opportunities such as the Oxford Test of English. IB authorization for PYP (2015), MYP (2018) and DP (2019) mark milestones alongside CESUGA partnerships and a 2024 upgrade of curricula and facilities.

Rúa Obradoiro, 49, 15190 A Coruña, Spain

The Essentials

Obradoiro School has 624 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
The Obradoiro International School is located in A Coruña, Spain. The main campus is at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190 - A Coruña. The site spans about 33,000 square metres and includes a covered heated swimming pool and a natural grass football pitch.

Stages
Infants (Nursery Immersion School) through Primary and Secondary education to the Baccalaureate, with the IB Continuum offered for ages 3–18. The Nursery Immersion School opens from September 2026 for 1º–3º Infantil (0–3 años) at a separate address nearby. The school provides Infants, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate, including the IB Continuum.

Type
International school

Additional learning support
Department of Psychopedagogical Guidance; tutoring and after-school reinforcement are available.

Country affiliation
Spain

School day structure
Madrugadores (early start) from 08:00; lunch is provided; three sports and cultural activities are offered; after-school reinforcement and activities are available; training sessions occur midday and 17:00–19:00.

Bus service
Bus service is provided by Autocares Vazquez. Five morning buses operate at 09:00 and six afternoon buses operate at 17:00; Carballo and Ferrol routes use private transport; a special 18:10 service with three buses is available for after-school activities. Cualquier modificación de horario se comunica a las familias.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are mandatory for all students. The uniform includes a garnet sweater with crest; female students wear a plaid skirt or navy blue pants, a white polo shirt with crest, garnet socks, and navy blue or black shoes, plus a garnet anorak. Male students wear a garnet sweater, navy blue tergal pants, a white polo shirt with crest, garnet socks, and navy blue or black shoes, plus a garnet anorak. The uniform is sold only at Obradoiro International School Secretary's Office and El Corte Inglés.

Food Options
EcoKitchen Canteen provides healthy, local, sustainable and organic food. It features a seven‑week rotating menu designed to balance nutrition and reduce environmental impact. Food is sourced responsibly with zero plastic packaging and in recyclable or reusable containers. The menu eliminates ultra‑processed foods and colourings, reduces sweeteners and sugars, and includes grains such as quinoa, couscous, buckwheat, bulgur and other whole grains, along with legumes.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by Promotora Educativa Coruñesa S.L., with the registered address at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190-A Coruña.
Fees

Annual tuition at Obradoiro School ranges from EUR 5,870 to EUR 10,880 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Inscription (inscripción): EUR 500. This single payment is required only when a pupil is enrolled in the school for the first time.
- Conservatory enrolment fee (matrícula conservatorio): EUR 155 (annual).

Annual materials and services fee (cuota anual: matrícula, material escolar y servicios varios)

- This single annual charge is paid once per academic year and covers orientation and psychopedagogical services, reservation of place, course registration, medical and nursing service, required school materials (books, notebooks, stationery), an individual digital device (tablets up to 2º Primary, Chromebooks from 3º Primary), private school insurance (Adeslas), and transport and entrance costs for outings and cultural visits. The amounts by stage are:
- Educación Infantil: EUR 587.
- Educación Primaria (1º y 2º): EUR 610.
- Educación Primaria (3º y 4º): EUR 624.
- Educación Primaria (5º y 6º) and ESO (1º y 2º): EUR 680.
- ESO (3º y 4º) and Bachillerato: EUR 820.

Tuition fees by school stage (monthly instalments and annual totals)

- The published tuition fees are shown as monthly amounts billed over ten monthly instalments ("x 10 meses"). A per-term (trimester) figure is not published because billing is presented on a 10-month instalment basis; below are the monthly amounts and their equivalent annual totals (monthly × 10):

- Educación Infantil: EUR 769 per month × 10 months = EUR 7,690 per academic year.
- Educación Primaria: EUR 855 per month × 10 months = EUR 8,550 per academic year.
- Educación Secundaria (ESO) 1º–2º: EUR 886 per month × 10 months = EUR 8,860 per academic year.
- Educación Secundaria (ESO) 3º–4º: EUR 919 per month × 10 months = EUR 9,190 per academic year.
- Bachillerato (Spanish curriculum): EUR 950 per month × 10 months = EUR 9,500 per academic year.
- Bachillerato IB (IB Diploma): EUR 1,088 per month × 10 months = EUR 10,880 per academic year.

Conservatory (Grado Elemental y Profesional) fees

- Conservatory tuition: EUR 187 per month × 10 months = EUR 1,870 for the full course. The conservatory also has the separate matrícula conservatorio (enrolment) fee of EUR 155.

AMPA (parents association) fee

- AMPA annual fee: EUR 90 per family, charged once (passed to payment in February or March). Half the AMPA fee is allocated to a social fund; specific details of that arrangement are administered by the AMPA.

Discounts and reductions

- Sibling discount: 2nd child in the school receives a 10% discount applied exclusively to the educational services fee for the younger sibling. 3rd and 4th child discounts require consultation.
- Early-payment discount: 2% discount for payment of the full course in advance (pronto pago).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is published as amounts charged across ten monthly instalments ("x 10 meses"); the annual materials/services fee is charged once per course (single annual receipt). AMPA is charged as a single receipt in February or March. These published scheduling details indicate monthly instalments and one-off annual charges rather than a tri-term invoice schedule.

Boarding / residential provision

- No boarding or residential fees are published; the school's public fees information makes no reference to a boarding/residential programme. Day-school services (including punctual transport routes) are described instead.

Other costs and usual extras

- School meal (comedor): Comedor is indicated as mandatory and is included in the published monthly fees for each stage.
- Madrugadores (early-morning care): This service is listed as included in the standard fees.
- Transport: Transport and transport-related entrance costs for outings are included within the annual materials/services fee description. Individual route specifics or supplemental transport charges are not detailed in the published fee schedule.
- Uniforms: Use of the official uniform is mandatory. Uniforms are sold only through the school's Secretariat and El Corte Inglés; the uniform catalogue is published but individual item prices are not shown on the public fee page. Typical uniform items are listed (jersey, polo, skirts/trousers, anorak, shoes, socks/tights).

Refunds and cancellations

- No public refund, cancellation, or reimbursement policy for tuition, enrolment, or AMPA charges is published within the school's tariff page. Specific refund or cancellation terms are not listed in the published fees information.

Payment methods

- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, direct debit, etc.) within the tariff page. No public detail on online payment processors, card acceptance, or account numbers is provided in the published tariff information.

Summary of items not published in the fees schedule

- The published tariff pages include clear figures for inscription, annual materials/services fees by stage, monthly instalment amounts (×10 months) for tuition, conservatory fees, AMPA fee, and discounts. The published information does not include: a detailed refund/cancellation policy, explicit accepted payment methods or payment account details, boarding/residential fees (no boarding programme is indicated), nor a public price list for individual uniform items.
Academics

Obradoiro School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The languages of instruction are English and Spanish. More than 70% of teaching hours are delivered in English, and 92% of an official 25-hour school week is conducted in English. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated into the school, with orchestras and 17 instruments. The school has a bilingual curriculum that includes Artificial Intelligence and Financial Literacy.

Exam Results
ABAU 2024: 100% of the students presented passed. GET 2021 results were above the national average in reading, mathematics and science.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides a university and career advisor to assist with university applications and career planning; the advisor is Fernando Vales Vázquez.

Gifted and Talented
A broad range of sports and cultural activities supports talent development, including more than 17 sports and 10 cultural activities; the Conservatorio Profesional de Música offers orchestras and 17 instruments. We believe every child has their own talent.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning through emotional intelligence. Primary students participate in an emotional expression workshop led by the theatre teacher. The school notes that emotions, knowledge, and motivation are interconnected, and that positive emotions support better cognitive outcomes. UNESCO's Delors pillars guide the approach, identifying learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together. Historically formal education has prioritized the first two pillars, but Obradoiro places great importance on emotional intelligence to prepare future adults. The IB continuum is used to support holistic development across intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical dimensions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers an Orientation Department providing academic, psychopedagogical, and professional guidance. Reinforcement and support classes are included in the tuition from Year 3 of Primary. Individualized sessions for Bachillerato are available. Staff includes professionals with experience in teaching students with special needs. The department supports students through assessments and targeted guidance to meet diverse learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school hosts students from more than 20 nationalities. We offer study abroad programs ranging from two weeks to a full year, and exchanges with Canada and France. The languages taught during the school day include English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Galician. In Early Childhood Education, more than 70% of teaching hours are in English, with 92% of the official school day conducted in English. In Primary Education, more than 50% of teaching hours are in English, with 68% of the official school day conducted in English. In Compulsory Secondary Education, between 40% and 60% of subjects are taught in English.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional intelligence is a central part of the school's approach to wellbeing. Pupils in Primary participate in an emotional expression workshop to develop communication and emotional skills. The school emphasizes that emotions, knowledge and motivation are linked, and that positive emotions support learning. It recognises the four UNESCO pillars of education and aims to develop students across physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical domains through the IB framework (PYP, MYP and DP). Emotional security is viewed as essential for confident public speaking and personal growth. Obradoiro Talks on health and wellbeing address digital health and nutrition, exploring how emotions influence eating and how technology habits affect sleep and social identity, with commitments to small positive daily changes.

Safeguarding
The school appoints a Data Protection Officer (DPO): MASSLEY S.L. and has a privacy policy and a cookies policy. It provides on-site nursing for student health needs. The School also offers an Orientation Department delivering academic, psychopedagogical and professional guidance, supporting safeguarding and welfare. Privacy and data handling policies are in place to protect student information, and the orientation services are designed to support the safe and holistic development of pupils.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1977 with 178 students under the first director Manuel Romero Mengotti, the school grew to 428 in 1978-1979 and 1,069 by 1990-1991. Music studies became official in 1982, and about 55% of students in those ages pursued formal music education; in 1986 the school became Galicia's first International Baccalaureate institution and the fourth in Spain to join IB. In the 1990s the school pursued higher-education partnerships, opening CESUGA in 1995-1996 as a private university center adjacent to the main building, signing a contract with University College Dublin and National University of Ireland in 1994, and becoming a founder member of Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio in 1993, while reducing class sizes from 40 to 25-35 starting in 1991-1992 due to LOGSE. Beginning in 2015 the International Baccalaureate was implemented (PEP and PAI), with 2018 authorization for the Middle Years Programme and 2019 authorization for the Primary Years Programme. In 2020 a healthy kitchen was introduced, in 2023 Jorge Muiños Guereca became Director, and in 2024 the school launched a Re-Evolution to upgrade its educational model and facilities.

Community
Sports, culture, and music are integrated into the school day to help each student discover and develop their own talents, with after-school training available. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música offers official classes in 17 instruments integrated into the school day, including electric guitar, percussion, piano, violin, and clarinet. Students have access to swimming, athletics, hockey, synchronized swimming, judo, gymnastics, and badminton. Up to ten artistic and cultural activities are offered, such as dance-jazz, classical ballet, theatre, choir, ceramics, orchestra, and big-band.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos (AMPA) is the school's PTA. The AMPA annual fee is 90€ per family and is billed in February or March as a single family invoice. The AMPA participates in the various events organized by the school. The AMPA funds a Social Fund from 50% of the annual fee to cover half the cost of schooling in the event of a parent's death, with the Colegio Obradoiro covering the remaining 50% until studies are completed. The AMPA also supports activities and collaborations as part of its role in the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Educational installations include the Early Education zone with exclusive classrooms, a central hall and exclusive outdoor courtyard, plus classrooms for Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato. There are dedicated spaces for the Music Conservatory and a Computer Room. The Obradoiro campus sits on a plot larger than 32,000 square meters, with 10,800 square meters built. The main building houses central services such as Secretariat, Management, Library, Dining Hall and Medical and Psychology offices, as well as a Conference Hall. There are gardens, a bus drop-off area and parking for staff, parents and visitors covering 3,200 square meters. IB Inspiring areas are planned as new spaces for the 25/26 academic year, and Gym Lab is a new professional gym for the 25/26 academic year.

Sports Facilities
Heated indoor swimming pool; a sports pavilion with a multi-use court for futsal, basketball, gymnastics and skating; futsal pitches; a football pitch with natural grass (95x50 m); a volleyball court; basketball courts; a covered hockey court; a sports pavilion; a covered multi-sport court; football pitch dressing rooms. An area for buses, parking for parents and staff (3,200 m2), gardens and a Gym Lab (new professional gym for 25/26) are also on site.

Academic Facilities
Educational installations include the Early Education zone with classrooms, a central hall and exclusive courtyard, and the Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato classrooms. Dedicated Music Conservatory rooms and an IT/computing room are on site. The Conservatorio de Música is on campus, and there is a Conference Room and new IB Inspiring areas for the 25/26 academic year.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports-cultural activities and the formal studies of the Music Conservatory are integrated into the school day with personalized schedules for each student. International certifications are offered from Infantil to Bachillerato along with bilingual education. The campus includes the Conservatorio de Música with dedicated rooms, the EcoKitchen facility, and Gym Lab, plus on-site gardens for outdoor learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school implements the International Baccalaureate continuum for students aged 3–18. The IB framework is applied with an emphasis on inquiry-based and collaborative learning, developing inquirers, knowledgeable and principled thinkers, good communicators, open-minded, caring, risk-taking and balanced individuals. English is a major medium of instruction across levels: in Early Childhood more than 90–92% of teaching is in English, Primary around 68%, and Secondary 40–60% of subjects are taught in English. English-language certification opportunities are available, including the Oxford Test of English.

Arts & Creative
The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated into the school day, offering official Elemental and Profesional degrees with 17 instruments, including electric guitar, percussion, piano, violin and clarinet. A two-year Preconservatorio program prepares younger pupils for later Conservatorio studies. The cultural offering includes a music-focused program with ensembles such as orchestra, children's band, string orchestra and a Big Band, plus 10+ cultural activities like modern dance, theater, choir, painting and ceramics, jazz dance, chess and Galician dance.

Cultural & Language
Languages are taught within the school day: English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish and Galician. The school offers study abroad programs from two weeks to a full year and conducts student exchanges with Canada and France. Across levels, language use in class is significant: in Early Childhood, over 90–92% of the official day is in English; in Primary about 68%; and in Secondary 40–60% of subjects are taught in English.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers more than 17 sports activities integrated into the school day, including swimming from age 3, artistic swimming, athletics, hockey, judo, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, badminton, table tennis, rugby and more. Cultural activities total around 10 options, such as modern dance, music workshops, choir, painting and ceramics, theater, journalism, classical ballet, jazz dance, chess and Galician dance. Obradoiro Talks include topics like Painting in 3rd Grade and Healthy Eating in 2nd Grade (PYP).

Community & Service
In Secondary, students undertake Collaboration and Service activities, identifying needs in their environment and carrying out actions to serve the community. In the IB Middle Years Programme, students also develop a Personal Project that demonstrates self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides an Orientation Department offering academic, psychopedagogical and career guidance. In Bachillerato, there is a dedicated emphasis on preparing for higher education, including a university fair organized by the school. Some programs incorporate external English-certification opportunities (e.g., Oxford Test of English) and a range of CLUB activities that support leadership and personal development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Obradoiro Talks cover topics such as Digital Health and Nutrition, promoting student well-being. The school runs health-conscious initiatives like Painting in early grades and Healthy Eating discussions (PYP). The EcoKitchen Canteen serves meals prepared with fresh, local produce, and the School also offers a Swim School and nursing services to support physical and mental well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught within the school day are English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Galician. English is heavily integrated across levels: more than 70% of teaching hours in English in Early Childhood, with 92% of an official school day (25 hours) conducted in English; more than 50% of teaching hours in English in Primary, with 68% of the 25-hour day in English; and between 40% and 60% of subjects taught in English in Compulsory Secondary Education.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has bilingual education, with a high proportion of classes taught in English. English is integrated across the curriculum across levels.

Immersion Programs
Language immersion is provided through the Nursery Immersion School, with an English-language immersion environment starting from Early Years 1 (0-1 year old). The new nursery will open in September 2026 and is located at Calle Vicente Vázquez Queipo, 18, in A Coruña. Pillars of the project include a Comprehensive Educational Project; Language Immersion; and 100% Organic Nutrition.
Admissions

Admissions
Schedule a guided visit and apply for admission to Colegio Obradoiro. Step 1: Contact — Communicate your interest by phone or by completing the admission form. Step 2: Visit — Arrange a guided tour to view our facilities. Step 3: Reserve — Finalize enrollment and reserve a place for the new school year. Use the admission form to be contacted. [Source: Admisiones page]

Scholarships
Financial information and discounts: Enrollment fee is €500. Annual fee includes psychopedagogical guidance, seat reservation, current course enrollment, private medical insurance (Adeslas), transport and outing admissions, and all required school materials. Personal devices provided: tablets up to year 2; Chromebooks from year 3. By level: Infant Education €769 x 10 months; Primary Education €855 x 10 months; Secondary Education 1st/2nd €886 x 10 months; Secondary Education 3rd/4th €919 x 10 months; Bachillerato €950 x 10 months; IB Diploma €1,088 x 10 months; Conservatorio enrollment €155. Discounts: Second child receives 10% off; Third and fourth child, inquire; 2% early payment discount for full course. AMPA (Parents' Association) fee: €90 per family per year; AMPA funds include a Social Fund that covers half the cost of schooling in the event of a parent's death; the school covers the remaining 50% until studies are completed. Special discounts apply for multi-child families. [Source: Tarifas 2025-2026 page]
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