Highlands School Barcelona: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		IGCSE
Language of instruction		English and Spanish
Native English and Spanish teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Spanish)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: €6,250 to: €8,950

School fees range in EUR valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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Nationalities

Number of students	540
Number of nationalities represented in the school	20
Most common nationality	Spanish
Ratio of local students to international students	80-20

Languages

Native English and Spanish speaking teachers	Most of them.
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish	Yes, as an extra-curricular activity.
Additional language classes offered by the school	Catalan, French

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	25
Average number of students per class	15-24
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	When appropriate.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)	Yes.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	Yes, We are a Catholic school
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?	Highlands School is not the preferred option for them.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Language Assestment, Oxford Language Assestment, DEFL, Selectividad
Results in these examinations	The students do very well.
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes,
Approximate hours of homework given	It varies depending on the age of the students, the topic, etc.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	Most of them.

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	With an individual plan.
Student access to education psychologist	Yes.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Yes, it does.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	A personal interview with the Orientation Department and also Maths, English and spanish diagnostic tests.
Waiting list	In some year groups.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	There is no deadline as long as there are spaces available.
Students can join after academic year begins	Most of the time. It will depend on the students' ages.

School day

School start time	9:00 am
School finish time	5 pm
Supervised care before/after school	Before school care: from 8:00 to 8:50 am After school care from 5:00 to 5:30pm .
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	No, only for medical reasons as in allergies, etc.
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Highlands offers many clubs and activities.
Sports activities included	Football, basketball, volleyball, paddles tennis among others.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities

Facilities at the school	Library, Science lab, Technology lab, Chapel, Music room, etc.
Sports facilities at the school	Tennis court, 5 padel courts, 4 multi-sport courts, ping pong tables, external pool (football, basketball, volleyball etc.).

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Highlands School Barcelona is a private, bilingual, Catholic school with the mission of educating leaders of the future through academic excellence and integral formation, accompanied by personal guidance. It offers Spanish and British education. From early months up to university.

Teaching approach of the school

One Goal: for each pupil to develop as best they can. One Objective: for them to understand the world and be capable of independent thought, expressing themselves fluently in both Spanish and English. One Mission: for them to acquire habits and virtues that make them mature and happy. One commitment: for them to have the experience of feeling deeply loved by Jesus Christ. One Guarantee: a faculty staff committed to formation both in and out of the classroom, guiding them with love, respect, discipline and Christian values as they grow and develop.