The International School of Catalunya, widely known as ISCAT, is a British school at La Garriga in the Valles Oriental, north of Barcelona. Founded in 2007, it follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales from Kindergarten to age eighteen, leading to IGCSE and A Levels, and is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain. We profile it because it is an established, verifiable school, and because no school pays to be listed on GlobalSchoolGuide.
International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England and Wales; IGCSE at the end of Year 11 and A Levels in Year 13 |
| Stages | Age 3 to 18 (Kindergarten to Year 13) |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Accreditation | Accredited British International School; member of NABSS |
| Fee band | Mid band for Barcelona |
| Campus area | La Garriga, Valles Oriental, north of Barcelona |
Curriculum and academics
ISCAT delivers the British curriculum in full, from Early Years through to A Levels, with IGCSE taken at the end of Year 11 and A Levels in Year 13, the standard route into universities in the UK, Europe and beyond. As an accredited British international school and a NABSS member, it follows the English system rather than a blended national programme.
The school is known for a Forest School programme and holds UNICEF Rights Respecting status, points of difference for families who value outdoor and values led learning. To see how ISCAT compares with the other British options in the area, our guide to British schools in Barcelona sets out the field.
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International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) fees
ISCAT sits in the mid band for the city. The school does not publish a single headline figure here, so treat fees qualitatively and request the current schedule directly. As with all through British schools, tuition rises by stage, with the A Level years the most expensive.
Our Barcelona international school fees guide explains where schools fall on the spectrum and what to budget beyond tuition, including registration, a deposit, examination fees, materials and an optional bus service to the Valles.
Admissions
The school runs the British academic year from September, with the main intake at the start of the year and rolling entry into other year groups where places exist. Applications usually involve previous school reports and an age appropriate assessment, with English language readiness considered for older entrants.
Intake points and deadlines change year to year, so confirm the current process directly with the school, and enquire early for the most sought after year groups.
Location and who goes there
The campus is at La Garriga in the Valles Oriental, a town north of Barcelona set back from the coast, which gives the school room for outdoor learning and its Forest School programme. The location suits families based in the northern suburbs and commuter towns rather than the central city.
To compare ISCAT with the other British and international schools across the metropolitan area, including fees and where families live, start with the Barcelona city hub.
International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International School of Catalunya fees?
ISCAT sits in the mid band for Barcelona. It does not publish a single headline figure here, so request the current schedule directly and see our Barcelona fees guide for the city's tiers.
What curriculum does International School of Catalunya follow?
It follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales from Kindergarten to age eighteen, with IGCSE at the end of Year 11 and A Levels in Year 13. It is an accredited British school and a NABSS member.
Is International School of Catalunya a good school?
We do not publish a rating until we have verified parent reviews. ISCAT is an accredited British school with a Forest School programme and UNICEF Rights Respecting status; families should visit and read the school's own results information before deciding.
Where is International School of Catalunya?
The campus is in La Garriga, in the Valles Oriental north of Barcelona.
When do International School of Catalunya applications open?
The school follows the British September academic year with a main September intake and rolling entry where places allow. Confirm exact deadlines with the school.
