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St. George Barcelona
British curriculum school in Sarrià, opened 2015, around 640 to 700 pupils from age 2 to 18. Operated by International Schools Partnership (ISP), which acquired the school in 2024.
In brief
British curriculum school in Sarrià, opened 2015, around 640 to 700 pupils from age 2 to 18. Operated by International Schools Partnership (ISP), which acquired the school in 2024. Cambridge IGCSE through to the IB Diploma.
Smaller and more central than BSB or Oak House, which is the actual reason most families choose it: a more personal British school in the city itself rather than a coastal commute. Recent IB Diploma results have been strong, with a 100% pass rate and an average around 36 points against the global 30.4.
Parents who land well talk about engaged teachers and a school that takes student wellbeing seriously. The minority negative thread is around communication and how conflict and bullying have been handled. The ISP transition is recent, so the operating model and senior team are still settling under the new ownership. Worth scrutinising whether your child fits the small-school feel before committing, given that intimacy is central to the school's pitch.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2 | €11,350 |
| Nursery | 3 | €13,260 |
| Reception | 4 | €13,260 |
| Year 1 | 5 | €15,180 |
| Year 2 | 6 | €15,180 |
| Year 3 | 7 | €17,750 |
| Year 4 | 8 | €17,750 |
| Year 5 | 9 | €17,750 |
| Year 6 | 10 | €17,750 |
| Year 7 | 11 | €19,700 |
| Year 8 | 12 | €19,700 |
| Year 9 | 13 | €20,760 |
| Year 10 | 14 | €20,760 |
| Year 11 | 15 | €20,760 |
| Year 12 (Sixth Form/Bachillerato) | 16 | €21,340 |
| Year 13 (Sixth Form/Bachillerato) | 17 | €21,340 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (refundable if enrolled) | €1,000 |
Reviews
A British school in Sarrià that runs from age 2 to 18, with the IB Diploma alongside Cambridge IGCSEs and A levels. Around 670 pupils, roughly 30% Spanish, the rest spread across 60-plus nationalities. The school joined International Schools Partnership in October 2024, so the group layer is new. Teachers draw the warmest comments; the small-school, family feel comes up a lot. Communication from the wider administration is where the praise softens.
Positives
- Teachers. Teaching staff are the most consistent piece of praise. Parents describe a firm but warm classroom, regular check-ins, and quick responses when families flag something. The phrase that keeps coming back is that the teachers are what makes the place.
- Family-scale feel. Parents talk about knowing the head, the class teachers and the cooks by name. Around 670 pupils across the whole 2 to 18 span keeps year groups small and the corridors familiar.
- Academic outcomes. The 2025 IB Diploma cohort averaged 36 points with a 100% pass rate. IGCSE results sat at 93% grades 9 to 4 and 82% at 9 to 5. Solid mid-band British school numbers for Spain.
Considerations
- Administration and communication. Where the school promises a family-centric community, parent commentary on the administrative layer is more lukewarm. Some families describe slow or unclear communication from management, even where individual teachers respond quickly.
- New group ownership. Joined International Schools Partnership in October 2024. ISP brings a global group structure, professional development resources and a network of sister schools. Whether the group layer settles lightly or starts to standardise the feel is still playing out.
- Fees and value. Annual fees run roughly EUR 11,000 to 21,000 across the age range, which sits in the middle of the Barcelona British-school market rather than at the top. Families weighing it against St Peter's, BSB or Kensington tend to put St George in the more accessible bracket.
Leadership
Kate Carr
Danielle Best is the Headteacher at St. George Barcelona, a school recognised for its academic excellence and focus on social and emotional development. She leads a passionate team of teachers dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, developing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. Under her leadership, the school fosters a vibrant community that values respect and striving for one's best in a supportive environment.
Academic results
- Forbes Top 100 Spain 2025 & 2026