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Saba Verda International School

Spain, Tarragona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,820 - 6,585
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, German, English
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Saba Verda International School is a private international school offering English-language education for students aged 3 to 18. It follows the British National Curriculum as the foundation from Early Years through Secondary, with Catalan and Spanish languages and their histories, geographies, and cultures integrated across the Primary years; in Secondary, students study English plus at least two other languages. The Secondary program (Year 7–11) began in 2020 and will extend to Year 12 with A Level options. The school opened in 2018 and emphasizes stable, caring environments and project- and theme-based learning rooted in both British and Catalan curricula. It holds dual accreditation by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament. A comprehensive personal, social and emotional education program supports wellbeing, education and career planning. Activities span Academic, Extracurricular and Social life, with Art and Expression in Early Years part of the arts curriculum and language clubs.

Camino De Milanes, 3, 43500 Tortosa, Tarragona, Spain

The Essentials

Saba Verda International School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in Tortosa, a historic town in Catalonia, Spain (Tarragona province).

Stages
Education from Early Years to Secondary School (ages 3–18).

Type
International private school providing English-language education.

Country affiliation
British
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament Gencat. Olivia Doyle is the Head of School; Isabel Baila is the Head of Secondary; Rae Lynch is the Head of Primary.
Fees

Annual tuition at Saba Verda International School ranges from EUR 4,820 to EUR 6,585 for 2026/27.

Application (admission) fees

- Early Years and Primary (one-time at first admission): EUR 500.
- Secondary and BAT/A‑level (one-time at first admission): EUR 650.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts)

- Early Years (ages 3–4) and Primary (Years 1–6): Monthly tuition EUR 482. Annual tuition (based on monthly rate) EUR 4,820 (482 × 10).

- Secondary (Years 7–11 / ages 11–16): Monthly tuition EUR 522. Annual tuition (based on monthly rate) EUR 5,220 (522 × 10).

- BAT / A‑Levels (Years 12–13 / ages 16–18): Monthly tuition EUR 600. Annual tuition (based on monthly rate) EUR 6,000 (600 × 10).

Per‑term figures (calculated)

- Per‑term amounts shown below are calculated by dividing the stated annual tuition by three standard academic terms (annual ÷ 3). These are provided for use in a termised database and represent a simple division of the annual total.
- Early Years / Primary: EUR 4,820 per year → EUR 1,606.67 per term (approx.).
- Secondary (11–16): EUR 5,220 per year → EUR 1,740.00 per term (approx.).
- BAT / A‑Levels (16–18): EUR 6,000 per year → EUR 2,000.00 per term (approx.).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as a monthly fee (see monthly amounts above). The school publishes materials charges that are billed in two instalments; those instalments are scheduled for 1 August and 1 February.
- Materials charges: Primary materials are collected in two instalments of EUR 250. Secondary materials are collected in two instalments shown as EUR 335 and EUR 250 (two instalments).
- After‑school care (regular use, 14:05–17:00): Primary EUR 10 per day; Secondary EUR 8 per day; BAT/A‑level EUR 6 per day. Lunch is EUR 5.50 per day.
- Sibling discount: 10% off the monthly tuition for additional siblings.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (diurnal schedule).

Other costs and typical additional fees

- One‑time admission fee as listed above (EUR 500 or EUR 650 depending on stage).
- Materials charges (two instalments as above).
- After‑school care daily charges and daily lunch fee as listed above.
- No separate uniform fee is itemised in the school's published tuition summary; uniform or other consumable costs are not listed among the headline fee items on the published fee summary.

Refunds and cancellations

- No published tuition refund schedule or formal refund policy for tuition / deposits is listed in the school's publicly posted fee summary and documents. Parents should note that no standard refund terms are included in the school's published fee material.

Fee payment options

- The school's public contact information is an email address and phone number; payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published fee summary or contact material. The school does not list payment channels in the published fee information.
Academics

Saba Verda International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
From Early Years to Secondary School, Saba Verda uses the British National Curriculum as the foundation. The Early Years curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and is taught through enquiry-based and active learning. The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum for Primary Education and is supplemented with Catalan and Spanish languages and their history, geography, and culture; the language of instruction is English. The Secondary School program, established in 2020, serves Year 7–11 and focuses on English and at least two other languages, with a comprehensive personal, social, and emotional education; Year 12 will offer A Level studies (three to four subjects at AS level, continuing to A Level in Year 13). The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Social Development and Emotional and Personal Development in Early Years; the Secondary School teaches a comprehensive Personal, Social and Emotional Education (PSHE) program addressing adolescence.

Mental Wellbeing
The school teaches a comprehensive Personal, Social, and Emotional Education (PSHE) program in the Secondary School, addressing mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child protection policy; Health and safety policy; Good behaviour policy; Anti-bullying policy; Exclusion statement; Complaints policy. The school provides a safe and inclusive environment.
Parent Experience

History
Saba Verda opened its doors to students for the first time in 2018. The focus is on stable, caring environments and project- and theme-based learning rooted in the British and Catalan curriculum. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with the addition of Catalan and Spanish languages and their history, geography and culture. The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament Gencat.

Community
Open Day invites families to meet the team and learn about the curriculum. Open Day is on March 14th, from 10:30 AM. The campus is located in Tortosa, in the province of Tarragona, offering access to nearby natural and cultural sites such as Parc Natural de la Tinença de Benifassà and Parc Natural dels Ports. Our thematic and project-based programmes from Early Years to Secondary School foster a close-knit community of friends throughout students' studies. The director highlights the school's growing family and community, underscoring the supportive environment for learners.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum for Primary Education, supplemented with Catalan and Spanish languages and their history, geography and culture. The language of instruction is English. The Secondary School programme serves Year 7 to 11 and will expand to Year 12 with A Level studies starting in September, offering a broad range of subjects and guidance in education and career paths. The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament, enabling dual accreditation.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school provides a variety of academic, extracurricular and social activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
From Early Years to Secondary School, learning is enquiry-based and active, with activities linked to topics of interest. The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, and includes Catalan and Spanish languages and their history, geography and culture; the language of instruction is English. In Secondary, English and at least two other languages are taught, and Year 12 will introduce A Levels with a broad range of subjects. The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament.

Arts & Creative
Art and Expression is one of seven learning areas in the Early Years curriculum. The Early Years curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum. Activities are planned around children's interests.

Cultural & Language
The Primary School curriculum includes Catalan and Spanish languages along with their history, geography and culture. The language of instruction is English. The Secondary School programme includes English and at least two other languages. Beginning in Year 12, A Level studies are introduced, supporting broader language study.

Social & Hobbies
From Early Years to Secondary, learning emphasises enquiry-based and active learning. Students are involved in a variety of academic, extracurricular and social activities that broaden their horizons. These activities help students build a foundation for successful futures.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
In the Secondary curriculum, there is a comprehensive course in personal, social and emotional education that addresses key issues of adolescence. This programme includes guidance on education and career paths to support student wellbeing and development.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and is supplemented with Catalan and Spanish languages and their history, geography and culture. The Secondary programme focuses on English and at least two other languages, and from September Year 12 will offer A Level studies. The school is approved and endorsed by the British Ministry of Education for Spanish and Catalan, and is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the pre-application form for a place in private early years, primary and secondary education centre. The form is titled "Pre-application form for a place in private early years, primary and secondary education centre" and collects student details (DNI/NIE/Passport, name and surname, date of birth, siblings in the same centre), address information (post code, town and province, telephone number, email address), and parent or guardian details. It also asks for current school information (name and town of current school, current year/grade, any disciplinary files, specific educational needs), the current tutor's name and number, and an authorization to obtain information from the current school.
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