Oak House School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$12K - US$15K
Curriculum: IB · Cambridge
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~950
Location: Sarria, Barcelona
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you want Barcelona's top IB results in a genuinely non-profit school that feels like a community rather than a business, Oak House is the clear first choice. Fees are the lowest of the top three and include lunch - but places at mid-primary are hard to get.
Oak House sits at the top of the Barcelona IB table: a 36.0 average in 2025, ranked first in Spain. Non-profit foundation, seven-parent Board of Governors, and 2% annual staff turnover (average tenure 11 years) - this is an unusually stable school. The campus is in Sarria, an easy walk from Diagonal and the upper Eixample.
Families who choose Oak House often stay from age 3 through to IB graduation, and long-term enrolment is the norm - parents should know that mid-entry places, particularly at Year 5 and Year 8, can be scarce. The school is genuinely trilingual (English, Spanish, Catalan) with French or German available as a fourth language.
Fees include lunch, day trips, and first-sitting official exam costs - unusually good value for what you get. The campus is compact and dated in places; a primary building refurbishment is planned for 2026. Staff turnover dropped 83% in the senior school in one year after a four-year pay deal; a more settled teaching team follows.
What parents value
- –Ranked first in Spain for IB results in 2025 (average 36.0, 97% pass rate). Staff tenure averages 11 years - one of the most stable faculties in the city.
- –Fees include lunch and official exam costs; no separate building levy. Non-profit structure: surpluses go back into the school.
Points of consideration
- –Mid-entry places are genuinely difficult; Oak House is popular with long-term Barcelona families and movement out is low. Apply early.
- –Campus is in Sarria - excellent for families in the upper city, but a long commute from Barceloneta, Gracia, or the lower Eixample.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (EYFS) | 3 | 12,680 |
| Primary | 6 | 12,748 |
| ESO Years 1-2 | 12 | 13,340 |
| ESO Years 3-4 | 14 | 13,147 |
| Bachillerato Years 1-2 | 16 | 13,000 |
| IB Diploma (Years 1-2) | 16 | 15,464 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Process Fee (non-refundable) | 4,036 |
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Academic Results
| IB DP Average (2025) | 36.0 |
| IB Pass Rate (2025) | 97% |
Key results: IB DP Average (2025) 36.0, IB Pass Rate (2025) 97%.
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
Amanda Hughes
Headteacher of Oak House School. Leads the school's focus on trilingual education and IB results. Has overseen a four-year staff pay agreement that reduced voluntary turnover by 50%.