The Olive Tree School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees €9,300 - 13,600

Ages 3 - 16 years

Pupil numbers 200

Type Co-educational

Opened 2010

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages Spanish

Typical class size 20

Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional

Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

The Olive Tree School is a British international school for ages 3 to 16 that follows the British Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE. It is NABSS-regulated. The school uses pupil-centred learning with Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired pedagogy, placing thinking, exploration and creative problem solving at the heart of learning. The curriculum sits alongside the British framework, with pupils taking UK GCSE assessments at age 16. It is a Pearson Edexcel GCSE centre. Class sizes are small, about 20 pupils, and the total roll is around 200. English is the language of instruction, with around 30 nationalities represented. Facilities include a Science lab, ICT room, art studio, two libraries, a theatre, a music room, outdoor classrooms, vegetable plots, and a 1000-square-metre sports hall. The school offers Shakespeare productions, termly Theme Days, termly trips to nearby sites and Barcelona, and a range of enrichment programmes and clubs spanning science, arts, leadership and creativity worldwide.

www.theolivetreeschool.es

Carrer les Modistes, 8, 08810 Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, Spain

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The Essentials

Location

Carrer les Modistes 8, Sant Pere de Ribes, 08812 Barcelona

Stages

Nursery & Reception (Saplings); Primary School; Secondary School; ages 3–16

Type

British international school following the British Curriculum; NABSS-regulated

Pupil Nationality Mix

Pupils come from 30 nationalities; English is the common language

Additional learning support

Inclusive SEND policy; SEND specialists and classroom teachers ensure needs are understood and met; SENCo leads provision, coordinating universal and targeted support and PPPs; staff training and family involvement.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom affiliation; British International School following the British Curriculum; NABSS-regulated

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Fees

Registration & Admissions Fees
- Registration fee: €2,830 payable on admission for pupils entering above Nursery/Reception; this fee is paid once and is non-returnable.
- Reduced registration fee for a second child: €1,830.
- Waiting-list fee: €300 per child to join the waiting list; this fee is non-refundable and is deducted from the registration fee if the child subsequently registers.

Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group)
- Nursery (age 3): €9,300 per year.
- Reception (age 4): €9,300 per year.
- Year 1 (age 5): €11,900 per year.
- Year 2 (age 6): €11,900 per year.
- Year 3 (age 7): €11,900 per year.
- Year 4 (age 8): €11,900 per year.
- Year 5 (age 9): €11,900 per year.
- Year 6 (age 10): €11,900 per year.
- Year 7 (age 11): €13,100 per year.
- Year 8 (age 12): €13,100 per year.
- Year 9 (age 13): €13,100 per year.
- Year 10 (age 14): €13,600 per year.
- Year 11 (age 15): €13,600 per year.
(Annual tuition figures as published for the current school fees schedule).

Sibling discounts
- A 30% discount in tuition is applied for a third child and any subsequent children from the same family.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The public fee materials list annual tuition amounts and registration/ waiting-list fees but do not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: per-term invoice amounts, instalment deadlines, required deposits, or late-payment penalties). The school requires payment of the registration fee to secure a place.

Boarding
- Boarding fees: Not applicable. No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's publicly published admissions and fees materials; the school operates as a day school for ages 3–16.

Other costs and regular extras
- School lunches: Contracted school lunch price is €8.95 per day when taken every weekday of the month; occasional daily lunches are priced at €9.95 per day.
- Uniform, books, learning resources, exam fees, extracurricular clubs, individual music tuition, transportation, or other optional charges are not itemised in the published annual-fee graphic. Specific optional-cost items and their prices are not publicly listed.

Refund information
- Registration fee and waiting-list fee are explicitly stated as non-returnable/non-refundable. No public, detailed tuition-refund scale (for withdrawal part-way through the year, prorated refunds, or exceptional refunds) is published in the fee materials.

Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available fee pages and admissions information do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit) or invoicing methods. The registration fee is required to secure a place.

Brief summary of missing or unspecified items (for clarity)
- The published materials provide annual tuition amounts by year group, registration and waiting-list fees, sibling discount and lunch prices, but they do not publish: a full per-term breakdown or instalment schedule; payment deadlines or late-payment penalties; accepted payment methods; a detailed list of additional compulsory fees (uniform, learning resources, exam or activity fees) or their prices; nor a formal, detailed tuition-refund schedule for mid-year withdrawal. These items were not located in the school's publicly posted fees and admissions pages.

Academics

Curriculum

The Olive Tree School offers pupil-centred learning for 3-16 year olds. Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired pedagogy places thinking, exploration and creative problem solving at the heart of learning; the curriculum sits alongside the British framework, with pupils taking UK GCSE assessments at age 16. The Olive Tree School is a Pearson Edexcel GCSE centre. Class sizes are small, about 20 pupils, and the total pupil roll is around 200.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes around 20 pupils. The school has about 200 pupils.

Exam Results

GCSE results show strong progress across 2015-2025. 64% of pupils achieved grade 7 or above across all subjects and 94% achieved grade 5-6 or above. In English, 67% achieved grade 7+ and 100% achieved grade 4+; in Maths, 82% achieved grade 7+ and 100% achieved grade 4+; in Science, 43% achieved grade 7+ and 99% achieved grade 4+.

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Admissions

1. Express interest and initiate the admissions process: Families contact the admissions department to express interest in joining The Olive Tree School. Admissions staff pass the family's details to one of the four headteachers to arrange a visit and discuss the child's profile, including educational history and any needs. Previous school reports for the past two years and any educational psychologist's reports are requested to inform the assessment. The school provides English education for ages 3–16 and teaches the British National Curriculum.

2. Documentation review and language/SEND assessment: The headteachers consider the previous reports and any additional documentation provided by the family. They evaluate the child's level of English and any special educational needs. The process takes into account the child's age, educational history, and language needs. There is no formal exam or entry test.

3. Two-day taster and family visit: If the headteachers believe the school may meet the pupil's needs, a two-day taster visit is offered for the child in the classroom. The family is provided with a tour of the school and a meeting with a headteacher. The aim is for the class teachers to further evaluate the child's suitability to join the class and the school. The process ensures the family can experience the environment before a decision is made.

4. Two further taster days and pre-trial form: The two taster days take place; Parents complete a ‘pre-trial' form before or on the first day. Observations are made by the teacher and passed to the headteacher. The headteacher makes a decision regarding the child's admission.

5. Communicating the decision: The admission decision is communicated by the admissions department. If admission is denied, the family is given clear reasons why the school cannot meet the child's needs. The headteachers may offer detailed guidance in finding a more suitable school.

6. Registration and waiting list option: If admitted, the family is guided through the administrative process; registration forms are completed and the matriculation fee paid. If there are no spaces in the desired year group, the child may be added to a waiting list.

7. 8-week evaluation after joining: After joining, the pupil's progress is monitored for eight weeks. Any concerns are relayed to the headteachers and the SENCo, with transparent communication to the family. If no concerns arise, the child remains on the school roll.

8. Monitoring and potential withdrawal if concerns persist: If initial concerns arise, targets are set and monitored from weeks 2–4. By Week 8, headteachers decide whether the child can continue at The Olive Tree or whether the place should be withdrawn under the registration terms. If withdrawal is decided, the school offers support and guidance in finding an alternative school.

Waitlist

Joining the waiting list is possible when there are no spaces in the relevant class. Joining the waiting list does not guarantee a place for September 2026. The fee to join the waiting list is 300€ per child and is non-refundable; if you subsequently register your child with us, the fee is discounted from the registration fee. Places are allocated strictly in chronological order from the date the child entered the waiting list. From 1 April 2026, places that become available are assigned to waiting list children strictly in chronological order from their waiting list entry date.

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FAQs

What curriculum does The Olive Tree School offer?

The Olive Tree School offers IGCSE, Cambridge, British, Montessori curriculums. The Olive Tree School offers pupil-centred learning for 3-16 year olds. Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired pedagogy places thinking, exploration and creative problem solving at the heart of learning; the curriculum sits alongside the British framework, with pupils taking UK GCSE assessments at age 16.

What age range does The Olive Tree School cater for?

The Olive Tree School accepts students from age 3 to 16. Nursery & Reception (Saplings); Primary School; Secondary School; ages 3–16

What are the fees at The Olive Tree School?

Annual fees at The Olive Tree School range from approximately 11,900 to 11,900. **Registration & Admissions Fees** - Registration fee: €2,830 payable on admission for pupils entering above Nursery/Reception; this fee is paid once and is non-returnable. - Reduced registration fee for a second child: €1,830.

Where is The Olive Tree School located?

The Olive Tree School is located in Spain. Carrer les Modistes 8, Sant Pere de Ribes, 08812 Barcelona.

Is The Olive Tree School co-educational?

The Olive Tree School is a co-educational school. British international school following the British Curriculum; NABSS-regulated.

How do I apply to The Olive Tree School?

The admissions process at The Olive Tree School: 1. Express interest and initiate the admissions process: Families contact the admissions department to express interest in joining The Olive Tree School.

What learning support does The Olive Tree School provide?

The Olive Tree School provides learning support services. The Olive Tree School has an inclusive SEND policy with SEND specialists and classroom teachers who ensure that every child's needs are understood and met, aiming for each child to reach their full potential.

What facilities does The Olive Tree School have?

The Olive Tree School has a Science lab, an ICT room, a busy Art studio, two peaceful libraries, a vibrant Music room, outdoor classrooms, two vegetable plots, and a theatre. Four upright pianos are placed around the school for pupils to enjoy playing. A 1000 square metre sports hall provides indoor Sports facilities include: A 1000 square metre sports hall provides indoor space for physical education and sport.

What extra-curricular activities are available at The Olive Tree School?

The Olive Tree School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Arts and performing arts are central to The Olive Tree School's culture. An annual drama production in the theatre with costumes and music and termly instrument recitals are complemented by Summer and Winter Concerts.

What languages are taught at The Olive Tree School?

English, Spanish and Catalan are taught. The school follows the UK GCSE system and is an authorised Pearson Edexcel exam centre. The Olive Tree School teaches in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Who is the head of The Olive Tree School?

The head of school at The Olive Tree School is Audrey Reeder.

How many students attend The Olive Tree School?

The Olive Tree School has approximately 200 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 16.

When was The Olive Tree School founded?

The Olive Tree School was founded in 2010. The Olive Tree School was founded in 2010 in a small house to provide warm, personalised teaching and creative, high-quality learning. The school moved to its current premises in 2012 and now has around 200 pupils.

What is the parent community like at The Olive Tree School?

The Olive Tree School provides a framework of School Life that supports pupil welfare and enrichment, including a Pupil Welfare program and a Pupil Enrichment Programme.

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