Hamelin-Laie International School is a coastal school at Montgat, just north east of Barcelona, that teaches the Spanish national curriculum in English and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the senior years. It was founded as a family school in 1989, became an authorised IB school in 2013 and joined the Nord Anglia Education group in 2022. We profile it because it is a long established, verifiable school, and because nobody pays to be listed on GlobalSchoolGuide.
Hamelin-Laie International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Spanish national curriculum taught in English, leading to the IB Diploma Programme or the Spanish Bachillerato |
| Stages | Early years to age 18 |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School (Diploma Programme since 2013); part of Nord Anglia Education |
| Fee band | Mid to premium, publicly listed at roughly €11,500 to €15,500 a year |
| Campus area | Montgat, on the coast north east of Barcelona |
Curriculum and academics
Hamelin-Laie teaches the Spanish national curriculum with English as the language of instruction and Spanish and Catalan embedded throughout, so pupils leave genuinely multilingual. At sixteen, students choose between the IB Diploma Programme and the Spanish Bachillerato, giving families both an international and a national route from the same school. The school has held IB authorisation for the Diploma since 2013.
Since 2022 the school has been part of Nord Anglia Education, a global group, which brings shared teaching resources and exchanges while the school keeps its Catalan roots. For a sense of how the IB Diploma sits against other systems available in the city, our Barcelona schools coverage sets out the wider picture.
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Hamelin-Laie International School fees
Hamelin-Laie sits in the mid to premium band for Barcelona. Independent fee databases list annual tuition in the region of €11,500 to €15,500 depending on the year group, with the senior IB years at the top of that range. Treat the figures as a guide rather than a quote and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Our Barcelona international school fees guide shows where the city's schools fall and what to budget beyond tuition. Expect the usual extras: an application fee, registration, a deposit, materials and an optional bus service along the coastal corridor.
Admissions
The school follows the Spanish September academic year, with the main intake at the start of the year and rolling admission into other groups where places remain. Applications typically involve school reports and an age appropriate assessment, with attention to English and Spanish language levels given the bilingual model.
Intake points and deadlines change year to year, so confirm the current requirements directly with the school. Families moving to the Maresme coast mid year should enquire early about availability.
Location and who goes there
The campus is at Montgat, a seaside town on the Maresme coast immediately north east of Barcelona and well connected by the coastal rail line, which makes it reachable for families living in the northern city districts as well as along the coast. The location suits households who want sea air and space rather than a central city site.
To compare Hamelin-Laie with the IB and bilingual schools elsewhere in the city, including fees and where international families live, start with the Barcelona city hub.
Hamelin-Laie International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Hamelin-Laie International School fees?
The school sits in the mid to premium band, with annual tuition publicly listed at roughly €11,500 to €15,500 depending on year group. Confirm current pricing with the school and see our Barcelona fees guide for the city's tiers.
What curriculum does Hamelin-Laie International School follow?
It teaches the Spanish national curriculum in English, with Spanish and Catalan embedded, and offers the IB Diploma Programme or the Spanish Bachillerato in the senior years. It has been an authorised IB school since 2013.
Is Hamelin-Laie International School a good school?
We do not publish a rating until we have verified parent reviews. It is a long established, authorised IB World School and part of Nord Anglia Education; families should visit and read the school's own results and inspection information before deciding.
Where is Hamelin-Laie International School?
The campus is in Montgat, a coastal town on the Maresme just north east of Barcelona, connected by the coastal rail line.
When do Hamelin-Laie International School applications open?
The school follows the Spanish September academic year with a main September intake and rolling entry where places allow. Confirm exact deadlines and assessment dates with the school.
