St. George is a co-educational, Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form school for children from 2 to 18 years of age. St. George is fully authorised by the regional government and the British authorities and is a member of the prestigious National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS).
Our teachers are native English speakers and have qualified teacher status. They are committed and dedicated professionals, enthusiastic about their subjects. They work tirelessly to support the students in developing their potential and are trained to provide an individualised educational programme.
The students follow the British National Curriculum as if they were in a school in the U.K. We follow all key principles of a British education, whilst taking advantage of the environment and culture around us.
This multicultural environment makes students´education unique as they also study the compulsory subjects of Spanish and Catalan Languages and Humanities on a daily basis. Thanks to the available pathways we offer, our students can choose to further their studies overseas or remain in Spain.
The academic standard of our school is high and there is a serious approach to study and a determination to get the best out of each student. We create the right conditions for effective learning by insisting that all children follow clear codes of conduct, based on respect for fellow pupils, staff, property and the environment.
We have organised the information available for this school into 9 sections and 30 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Nationalities
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Number of students
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380
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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45
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Most common nationality
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Spanish
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Ratio of local students to international students
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50% of our students are Spanish and the rest come from 45 different countries
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Languages
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Native English speaking teachers
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Our teachers are native speakers and are qualified to teach the British National Curriculum. They are committed and dedicated professionals, enthusiastic about the subjects they teach. In addition, they work tirelessly to help students reach their full potential and provide a personalised educational programme.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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It will depend on the age of the child and the year group that they are applying for. We have an EAL Program (English as an additional language)
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Spanish, Catalan, French
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Classroom
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Max. number of students per class
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25
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Average number of students per class
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25
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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We have two ICT suites and the Classrooms have Smartboards.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No
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Academics
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma
IGCSE
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depending on the year group. In Primary school they have to do some reading, spelling and some weekly maths. In Secondary school every teacher will be assigning some weekly homework.
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Admissions
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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No deadline
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Students can join after academic year begins
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We understand that families can be transferred at any time of the year, so up to Year 9, we do accept children during the school year.
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School day
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School start time
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9:15
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School finish time
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16:15
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Supervised care before/after school
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We offer a Breakfast Club which allows for parents to drop their children at school from 8.00 am .
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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We have our own kitchen and a school canteen organised according to age. The menus are prepared by nutritional specialists and supervised by the school management. They are always looking for variety, quality and balance. Personalized menus are made for those students who have special dietary needs.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities
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Sports facilities at the school
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Indoor gym, sports courts
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About the school
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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St George Barcelona is a private British school, located in the upper side of Barcelona city, with classes from two years of age. We have students from more than 40 different nationalities who from the first day, learn English with native teachers. We believe in helping each child reach their own maximum potential and giving them the tools they will need to excel in their personal and professional lives. Our core values are the pillars of the school: Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Kindness and Personal Best and we like to teach them by being the children's roll models. We are committed with the children future and the planet that they will inherit, we are a sustainable school using geothermal energy , solar panels and recycle materials.
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Teaching approach of the school
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We want pupils at our school to learn effectively, through thinking, feeling and doing. We want them to learn how to analyse, solve problems, think creatively and use their imaginations. Our teachers are very committed and they are always available to help the children with any needs that they may have
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Academics
Our school follows the English National Curriculum, in addition our students also take lessons in the subjects of Spanish, Catalan Lengua and Sociales so that they can validate their studies with the Spanish system.
Teaching values to our students is more important today than ever. As educators and parents, we are students’ greatest influence and it is our responsibility to teach them to be people with values so that they can grow up to be loving, confident, and respectful adults.
After School
St. George has an after-school program designed to complement the curriculum and encourages its students to participate in a wide range of cultural and athletic activities that students enjoy and gain new experiences.
Each start of the St. George course gives families the option to sign up for the following extracurricular activities, among them: football, yoga, cookery course, robotics, netball, ballet, drama, Spanish classes.
Facilities
St. George is located in the residential area of the Sarriá neighbourhood. It has several buildings on an area of more than one hectare of land.
All classrooms are spacious, bright and air-conditioned. Classrooms are adapted and equipped for all different ages of children. The school has specific classrooms such as music class, art room, computer rooms, libraries, science laboratories, indoor gym, auditorium, own kitchen and dining room. There are also sports courts and green areas with great botanical diversity for different activities and age groups.