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St. Peter's School Barcelona
Founded in 1964 as the first English-medium international school in Barcelona, St. Peter's offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and Diploma) - the only school in Barcelona to do so entirely in English. Around 634 students from 1 to…
In brief
The only school in Barcelona running the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) in English, founded 1964 and based in the upper Sant Gervasi area. Around 630 pupils, Cambridge ESOL English certifications alongside the IB.
Tuition includes meals, books and most extras, which makes the all-in cost more competitive against the headline fees at peer schools. The IB DP average sits around 33 points in recent years, reasonable rather than top-of-table, with the school consciously prioritising breadth, languages and student wellbeing over a pure results sprint.
Parents repeatedly describe a family atmosphere where children are known by name and where leadership listens. Critical reviews are scarcer and tend to centre on isolated discipline issues rather than systemic concerns. A sensible default for English-speaking families who want full IB continuity through to the Diploma without paying the city's top tier of fees.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation F1-F2 (ages 1-3) | 1 | Annual | €10,700 |
| Foundation F3-F5 (ages 3-6) | 3 | Annual | €13,800 |
| PYP Years 1-5 (ages 6-11) | 6 | Annual | €18,300 |
| MYP Years 6-9 (ages 11-15) | 11 | Annual | €20,200 |
| Pre-University / IB DP Years 10-12 (ages 15-18) | 15 | Annual | €21,200 |
| Annual Registration Fee | One-time | €1,800 | |
| Lifetime Enrolment Fee - Foundation (one-time) | One-time | €3,900 | |
| Lifetime Enrolment Fee - MYP / DP (one-time) | One-time | €4,100 | |
| Lifetime Enrolment Fee - PYP Year 1-5 (one-time) | One-time | €7,300 |
Reviews
- An IB Continuum school in Barcelona founded in 1964, the only Barcelona school offering PYP, MYP and DP fully in English plus Cambridge Advanced pathways.
- Pupils leave with Cambridge English certificates, Catalan Level C, Spanish proficiency and DELF B2 in French, reflecting a strong four-language exit profile.
- Parent reviews on the International Schools Database average across seven reviews. Recurring themes are an 'innovative and forward-thinking' programme, a 'big family' atmosphere, and visible teacher dedication.
- One parent said their children's English improved significantly within a short window; others highlighted close communication with teachers about each child's development.
- Critical signal is mainly student-side. One student review described feeling 'poorly treated by certain teachers and staff' and an unwelcoming atmosphere; another flagged inconsistent administrative response to behaviour issues.
Head of school
Carme Escorcia
Lourdes Barceló Mestre has served as the Head of Education at St. Peter's School Barcelona since 1992. A graduate of the Universitat de Barcelona with a degree in Philology and Linguistics, she has played a pivotal role in the school's development for over three decades. Under her leadership, the school became the first in Barcelona to offer the full IB Continuum in English and has integrated cutting-edge subjects such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and blockchain into its curriculum. She is recognized for balancing the school's international outlook with its local roots in Barcelona, maintaining its position as a top-ranked educational institution in Spain.
Academic results
- IB DP Average (2025) 35.3
- IB Ranking Spain (2025) 4th