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International School of Catalunya (ISCAT)
British-curriculum school in La Garriga, ~40km north of Barcelona. IGCSE/A-Level. Distinct from SEK Catalunya (also La Garriga, IB).
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-2 (ages 3-4) | 3 | €8,190 |
| Kindergarten 3 / Grades 1-5 (ages 5-10) | 5 | €8,776 |
| Grades 6-8 (ages 11-13) | 11 | €9,945 |
| Grades 9-10 (ages 14-15) | 14 | €12,285 |
| Grades 11-12 (ages 16-17) | 16 | €15,209 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee (one-time, first year only) | €2,100 |
Reviews
- British curriculum primary and secondary in La Garriga, north of Barcelona, attracting Sant Cugat and Vallès families willing to commute for a small-school setting.
- Parent commentary is positive but thin: reviewing parents highlight passionate staff, a kind atmosphere, native English-speaking teachers and strong communication with families.
- Small cohort and personalised teaching are the most consistent draws; parents repeatedly describe children being known individually and tailored support across abilities.
- Specific programmes that surface in parent feedback are the Forest School and Duke of Edinburgh, alongside the school's UNICEF Rights Respecting silver award.
- The bulk of published reviews come from parents on directory listings; independent parent debate about ISCAT specifically is largely absent.
Positives
- Small-school feel. Parents describe small classes, named relationships with teachers and a familial atmosphere as the main reason for choosing ISCAT.
- Staff. Native English-speaking teachers are repeatedly cited as a strength, alongside high parent communication.
- Wider programmes. Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh and the UNICEF Rights Respecting silver award are highlighted as differentiators.
Considerations
- Independent debate. Discussion outside school-controlled directories is limited, so signal mostly comes from parent reviews on third-party listings.
Leadership
Noreen Loughman
Noreen, together with Alan Roberts, founded the school in 2007 and has over 30 years experience in international schools in Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland. She holds a Masters Degree from the United Kingdom in Primary Education, specifically in curriculum design and developmental psychology. At ISCAT, Noreen has brought together the best of her professional experiences abroad. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that when a child feels valued and recognised for what he or she can personally offer, they become fully open to the whole experience of learning, self-acceptance and self-esteem are raised, and consequently better decisions are taken in choosing their personal path through life. ISCAT’s values-based programme, balanced with personalised academic challenge, reflects this vision.
Academic results
- A Level results 2021 98% scored A* to C, with more than 30% achieving straight As or A stars in ALL their subjects!