Col.legi Montserrat
Key Stats
Annual Fees: Contact school
Curriculum: IB · Spanish
Age Range: 0-18
Students: ~1,000
Location: Sarria-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Barcelona
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Montserrat suits Spanish-speaking families in the Sarria area who want the IB alongside the Spanish national curriculum in a school with a genuine educational philosophy - not just a curriculum overlay. Fees are not publicly listed; contact the school directly before comparing.
Col.legi Montserrat is a Catholic school founded in 1928, based on the Avinguda Vallvidrera in the Sarria-Sant Gervasi hills. It's not primarily an international school - it's a well-regarded Catalan school that also offers the IB Diploma alongside the Spanish Batxillerat. Around 1,000 students from nursery (ages 0-3) through to the upper school. The pedagogy is built around Multiple Intelligences theory and project-based learning, which gives it a distinctive character compared with the more conventional curriculum-delivery schools.
The school offers both the IB Diploma and the LOE (Spanish Bachillerato) in the upper years, giving families flexibility on leaving qualifications. Languages taught include Catalan, Spanish, and English, with French available. It holds an IB World School authorisation for the Diploma Programme. The school community is predominantly Catalan and Spanish national families; it is less internationally mixed than schools like BFIS or Oak House, but that's not the market it's serving.
Fee information is not publicly available - the school asks families to complete an online admissions form for details. From MumAbroad and other sources, fees are understood to be in the mid-range for Barcelona Catholic schools, but confirm directly. Third-party review coverage is sparse in English. Families considering Montserrat should visit the campus and ask specifically about the IB track versus the Spanish track - both are available but the school's identity is rooted in Spanish-medium education with IB as an option, not the reverse.
What parents value
- –IB Diploma alongside Spanish Bachillerato - two leaving qualification options in one school. Distinctive project-based learning philosophy endorsed by Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences framework.
- –Established in 1928; 1,000+ students; Sarria-Sant Gervasi location accessible from upper Barcelona. Catalan and Spanish medium with English language provision.
Points of consideration
- –Fees not publicly disclosed - contact the school for the current schedule. English-language information is limited; the school's website is primarily in Catalan.
- –Predominantly Catalan and Spanish national student body - less internationally mixed than English-medium schools. Not suitable for families who need English as the primary instruction language.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| All grades | 0-18 | 0 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Barcelona's international schools draw a mix of families relocating for work, long-term resident families, and locally-based parents seeking an English-medium education. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
School leadership
Col.legi Montserrat is a Catholic school run by the Missioneres Filles de la Sagrada Familia de Natzaret. Contact the school for current director details.