Kensington School is one of the longest established British schools in Barcelona, founded in 1966 and set on a quiet residential street in the Pedralbes district. It teaches a pure British curriculum to around 250 students from age three to eighteen, with one form per year and small classes. We list it because it is a well documented, verifiable school, and because no school pays to be featured on GlobalSchoolGuide.
Kensington School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England and Wales; IGCSE and GCSE at Key Stage 4; Edexcel examination centre |
| Stages | Age 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | British curriculum school; recognised Edexcel examination centre |
| Fee band | Mid to premium, publicly listed from about €5,200 in nursery to €14,900 in the senior school |
| Campus area | Pedralbes, western Barcelona |
Curriculum and academics
Kensington School follows a pure British curriculum, dedicating its teaching time to the National Curriculum for England and Wales rather than blending in a national programme. Students sit IGCSE and GCSE examinations at Key Stage 4, and the school is a recognised Edexcel examination centre. With one form per year and small classes, the school's character is small and family oriented rather than large and institutional.
Continuity is a feature of the school: it was founded in 1966 and remains under long standing leadership, which families often cite as a reason for choosing it. To see how Kensington compares with the other British schools in the city, our guide to British schools in Barcelona sets out the alternatives.
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Kensington School fees
Kensington School sits in the mid to premium band for the city. Independent fee databases list tuition from about €5,200 a year in the nursery, rising to around €11,250 in the junior school and roughly €14,900 in the senior school. Treat these as a guide rather than a quote, as fees rise by stage and are reviewed annually.
Our Barcelona international school fees guide shows where the city's schools fall and what to budget beyond tuition, including registration, a deposit, examination fees, materials and an optional bus service.
Admissions
The school follows the British academic year from September, with the main intake at the start of the year and entry into other year groups where the single form has space. Because there is one class per year, places in established year groups can be limited, so early enquiry matters. Applications usually involve previous reports and an age appropriate assessment.
Deadlines and availability change each year, so confirm the current process directly with the school, particularly for the most sought after entry points.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Pedralbes, an affluent and leafy district in the west of Barcelona that is popular with international and professional families, on a quiet residential street rather than a busy thoroughfare. The setting and small scale give the school an intimate feel within easy reach of the city.
To weigh Kensington School against the other British and international options across Barcelona, including fees and the neighbourhoods where families settle, start with the Barcelona city hub.
Kensington School reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for Kensington School. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish a rating only once we have gathered enough first hand accounts to be fair.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Kensington School fees?
Independent fee databases list tuition from about €5,200 a year in nursery, rising to around €11,250 in the junior school and roughly €14,900 in the senior school. Confirm the current schedule with the school and see our Barcelona fees guide for the city's tiers.
What curriculum does Kensington School follow?
It follows a pure British curriculum, the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with IGCSE and GCSE at Key Stage 4. The school is a recognised Edexcel examination centre.
Is Kensington School a good school?
We do not publish a rating until we have verified parent reviews. Kensington is one of Barcelona's oldest British schools, with small classes and long standing leadership; families should visit and read the school's own results information before deciding.
Where is Kensington School?
The school is in Pedralbes, a residential district in the west of Barcelona.
When do Kensington School applications open?
The school follows the British September academic year with a main September intake and entry into other years where the single form has space. Confirm exact deadlines with the school, as established year groups can be full.
