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St. George's British International School

Spain, Bilbao

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,300 - 11,700
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 330
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St. George's British International School Bilbao is a private British international school in Leioa, Biscay, Spain, established in 1956. It serves students aged 2 to 18 and follows the English National Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, and a Swiss Curriculum option. Multilingual education starts from age two, with language opportunities including Mandarin. The campus features purpose-built facilities with age-appropriate classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and subject-focused spaces, plus outdoor courts and an indoor multi-sport gym. The school is affiliated with Globeducate, linking it to a network of international British schools. Extracurricular offerings cover sport, music, arts, technology and languages. Highlights include the Greenpower project and computing and robotics for STEM, a Music School with instrument tuition and orchestra, and Mandarin language lessons. Theatre and performing arts activities, and a range of sports and dance options support students' academic and personal development. It serves international families with support.

st-georges.britishinternationalschool.com

Artazagane Auzoa, 51, 48940 Artatzagana, Biscay, Spain

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The Essentials

St. George's British International School has 330 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Leioa, Vizcaya 48940, Spain. Address: Artazagane 51, Leioa, 48940 Spain. The school is the only British school in Biscay and sits in the Bilbao metropolitan area.

Stages
Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception); Primary School; Secondary School; Sixth Form. Ages 2 to 18.

Type
Private British international school.

Additional learning support
The SEN Department provides professional help and practical support for teaching and learning. Educational Psychologists offer assessment and support for specific learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural issues, and gifted and talented learners, plus university preparation and support for families and teachers. Individual attention and coordinated plans are provided to help each student reach their potential.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
9:00 to 17:30
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at St. George's British International School ranges from EUR 4,300 to EUR 11,700 for 2026/27.

One‑time application and re‑enrolment fees

- Admission (first year) fee: EUR 1,150.
- Re‑enrolment / place reservation fee: EUR 250 per year (refundable in September).

Tuition fees by year group (annual, plus monthly and per‑term equivalents)

Tuition is charged as an annual fee. The annual fee is normally paid in ten monthly instalments; for the 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is paid in nine monthly instalments. Monthly and per‑term equivalents shown below are simple arithmetic conversions of the published annual fee (monthly = annual ÷ 10; per term = annual ÷ 3) to give payment‑period views.

- Pre‑Nursery (half day, age 2): EUR 4,300 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 430; per‑term equivalent EUR 1,433.33.
- Pre‑Nursery (full, age 2): EUR 6,150 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 615; per‑term equivalent EUR 2,050.00.
- Nursery & Reception (ages 3–4): EUR 6,750 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 675; per‑term equivalent EUR 2,250.00.
- Year 1 (age 5): EUR 8,800 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 880; per‑term equivalent EUR 2,933.33.
- Years 2 & 3 (ages 6–7): EUR 10,150 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 1,015; per‑term equivalent EUR 3,383.33.
- Years 4 & 5 (ages 8–9): EUR 10,300 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 1,030; per‑term equivalent EUR 3,433.33.
- Years 6 & 7 (ages 10–11): EUR 10,500 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 1,050; per‑term equivalent EUR 3,500.00.
- Years 8–11 (ages 12–15): EUR 11,600 per year — monthly equivalent EUR 1,160; per‑term equivalent EUR 3,866.67.
- Year 12 & 2nd year of Baccalaureate (ages 16–17): EUR 11,700 per year — standard monthly equivalent EUR 1,170 (note: for the 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is paid in nine monthly instalments, i.e. EUR 1,300 per month).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing schedule: the annual tuition fee is normally payable in ten monthly instalments. There is an option to make a single annual payment that carries a discount. For the 2nd year of Baccalaureate the annual fee is payable in nine monthly instalments.
- One‑time yearly payment discount: a reduction of 2% is applied when the annual fee is paid in a single payment.
- School accident insurance: EUR 40 per year (annual charge).

Sibling discounts

- 3rd sibling: 25% discount on tuition.
- 4th sibling: 35% discount on tuition.
- 5th sibling: 75% discount on tuition.

Additional services and other mandatory or optional charges

- Canteen (school meals): EUR 1,960 per year (this charge is shown as mandatory and billed separately from tuition).
- Digital fee from Year 7 (iPad maintenance and three‑year finance): EUR 300 per year for the financed period; thereafter EUR 100 per year.
- One‑to‑one support (individual tuition / specialist support): EUR 50 per hour.
- School supplies (material escolar): Pre‑Nursery to Year 7 EUR 150 per year; Secondary to Baccalaureate EUR 115 per year.
- Swimming (curricular, Year 2 to Year 6): EUR 45 per year.
- Examination fees: official exam fees (Cambridge, IGCSEs, DELF, etc.) are not included in the tuition and are charged separately.
- Transport, additional extracurricular activities, and uniform charges are handled and charged separately from the published tuition.

Boarding

- Boarding is not listed among the services or charges; no boarding fees are published. (This school operates as a day school; boarding fees are therefore not applicable.)

Refund information

- The place reservation / re‑enrolment fee (EUR 250 per year) is refundable in September. The published materials do not list any other standard refundable fees.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule and fee document present the instalment structure, discounts and charge items but do not specify the accepted payment channels (for example, credit card, direct bank transfer, online payment portal). Parents should use the school finance contact to confirm accepted payment methods and any transaction details required for payment processing.

What the annual tuition fee covers

- The annual tuition fee includes guidance counselling and official exam preparation (instruction and preparation; the actual external examination fees are charged separately). VAT/taxes are not included in the published prices.

Brief note on items not fully specified in the published fee materials

- The published fees document provides the figures above, instalment structure, discounts and a list of additional charge items with amounts. It does not specify the school's accepted payment channels (card, bank transfer, online portal) or detailed term dates tied to instalments; those operational payment details require direct confirmation from the school's finance office.
Academics

St. George's British International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Swiss Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the English National Curriculum. Educational stages include Early Years (Pre‑Nursery to Reception), Primary School, Secondary School (with IGCSE), and Sixth Form (A‑Levels). Multilingual education starts from age two.

Exam Results
The school has a 100 per cent pass rate in the Spanish university entrance examinations (Selectividad); Cambridge English Language and DEFL (French) examinations show consistently excellent results; PISA results are well above the national average in the triannual tests held in year 10.

Higher Education Progression
The school opens doors to prestigious universities throughout Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States (USA) and Europe, and the rest of the world.

Gifted and Talented
A broad and balanced curriculum helps students discover and develop their own talents.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Get in touch. Get in touch by filling out the contact form on this page or by calling 94 463 36 92 from 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. We are currently accepting applications for all year groups. A member of the admissions team will respond to discuss the next steps.
Step 2: Arrange a visit. Arrange a personalised visit to the school to see classrooms and facilities, meet the teachers and ask questions. You'll also learn about school fees and the term calendar during the visit.
Step 3: Complete the admissions form. If you decide that St. George's is the right choice for your child, download the admissions forms, fill them in and return them; the school will confirm your child's place.
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