Oak House School is one of the established British schools in Barcelona, founded in 1968 by a group of families and run as a private non profit foundation. It teaches a blend of the British curriculum and the Spanish and Catalan systems from the early years, and offers the IB Diploma in the senior school. We list it because it is a well documented, verifiable school, and because no school pays to be featured on GlobalSchoolGuide.
Oak House School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British National Curriculum blended with the Spanish and Catalan systems; IB Diploma Programme in the senior years |
| Stages | Early years to age 18 |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Private non profit foundation; authorised IB World School for the Diploma Programme |
| Fee band | Mid; independent databases list tuition around 11,000 to 13,400 euro depending on stage |
| Campus area | Sant Gervasi, Sarria Sant Gervasi district, upper Barcelona |
Curriculum and academics
Oak House School takes an integrated approach rather than running a single national programme. In the primary years pupils follow the British National Curriculum, with Spanish and Catalan introduced from the early primary years so that pupils work across the languages they will need in Spain. The model is designed to give children fluency in the local system alongside an English language education.
In the senior school the academic route leads to the IB Diploma Programme, taught in English, which keeps university options open in Spain, the United Kingdom and further afield. As a private foundation founded by families, the school has a community character and a long track record in the city. To see how it compares with the other British schools in Barcelona, our guide to British schools in Barcelona sets out the alternatives.
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Oak House School fees
Oak House School sits in the mid band for the city. Independent fee databases list annual tuition in the region of 11,000 to 13,400 euro depending on the stage, with one off enrolment costs added in the first year. Treat these figures as a guide rather than a quote, as fees rise by stage and are reviewed annually.
On top of tuition, budget for the registration and enrolment costs, a deposit, materials, examination fees and any bus service. Our Barcelona international school fees guide shows where the city's schools fall across the tiers and what to set aside beyond the headline figure.
Admissions
The school follows the September academic year, with the main intake in the early years and entry into other stages where there is space. Because it is a single site foundation with steady demand, places in established year groups can be limited, so early enquiry matters. Applications usually involve previous reports and an age appropriate assessment or meeting.
Deadlines and availability change each year, so confirm the current process directly with the school, particularly for the most sought after entry points into primary and the IB years.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Sant Gervasi area, part of the Sarria Sant Gervasi district in the upper part of Barcelona that is popular with professional and international families. The setting gives the school a residential, community feel within easy reach of the city, and it draws families who want a British education that also keeps their children fluent in the Spanish system.
To weigh Oak House School against the other British and international options across the city, including fees and the neighbourhoods where families settle, start with the Barcelona city hub.
Oak House School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Oak House School fees?
Independent fee databases list annual tuition in the region of 11,000 to 13,400 euro depending on the stage, with one off enrolment costs in the first year. This places the school in the mid band for the city. Confirm the current schedule with the school and see our Barcelona fees guide for the city's tiers.
What curriculum does Oak House School follow?
It blends the British National Curriculum with the Spanish and Catalan systems, and offers the IB Diploma Programme taught in English in the senior years. Spanish and Catalan are introduced from the early primary years.
Is Oak House School a good school?
We do not publish a rating until we have verified parent reviews. Oak House is a long established private foundation, founded in 1968 and authorised as an IB World School; families should visit and read the school's own results before deciding.
Where is Oak House School?
The school is in the Sant Gervasi area of the Sarria Sant Gervasi district in the upper part of Barcelona.
When do Oak House School applications open?
The school follows the September academic year, with the main intake in the early years and entry into other stages where there is space. Confirm the current registration window directly with the school, as established year groups can be full.
