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The Obradoiro International School is located in A Coruña, Spain. The main campus is at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190 - A Coruña. The site spans about 33,000 square metres and includes a covered heated swimming pool and a natural grass football pitch.
Infants (Nursery Immersion School) through Primary and Secondary education to the Baccalaureate, with the IB Continuum offered for ages 3–18. The Nursery Immersion School opens from September 2026 for 1º–3º Infantil (0–3 años) at a separate address nearby. The school provides Infants, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate, including the IB Continuum.
International school
Department of Psychopedagogical Guidance; tutoring and after-school reinforcement are available.
Spain
Madrugadores (early start) from 08:00; lunch is provided; three sports and cultural activities are offered; after-school reinforcement and activities are available; training sessions occur midday and 17:00–19:00.
Bus service is provided by Autocares Vazquez. Five morning buses operate at 09:00 and six afternoon buses operate at 17:00; Carballo and Ferrol routes use private transport; a special 18:10 service with three buses is available for after-school activities. Cualquier modificación de horario se comunica a las familias.
Uniforms are mandatory for all students. The uniform includes a garnet sweater with crest; female students wear a plaid skirt or navy blue pants, a white polo shirt with crest, garnet socks, and navy blue or black shoes, plus a garnet anorak. Male students wear a garnet sweater, navy blue tergal pants, a white polo shirt with crest, garnet socks, and navy blue or black shoes, plus a garnet anorak. The uniform is sold only at Obradoiro International School Secretary's Office and El Corte Inglés.
EcoKitchen Canteen provides healthy, local, sustainable and organic food. It features a seven‑week rotating menu designed to balance nutrition and reduce environmental impact. Food is sourced responsibly with zero plastic packaging and in recyclable or reusable containers. The menu eliminates ultra‑processed foods and colourings, reduces sweeteners and sugars, and includes grains such as quinoa, couscous, buckwheat, bulgur and other whole grains, along with legumes.
The school is owned and operated by Promotora Educativa Coruñesa S.L., with the registered address at C/ Obradoiro, 49, 15190-A Coruña.
IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The languages of instruction are English and Spanish. More than 70% of teaching hours are delivered in English, and 92% of an official 25-hour school week is conducted in English. The Conservatorio Profesional de Música is integrated into the school, with orchestras and 17 instruments. The school has a bilingual curriculum that includes Artificial Intelligence and Financial Literacy.
ABAU 2024: 100% of the students presented passed. GET 2021 results were above the national average in reading, mathematics and science.
The school provides a university and career advisor to assist with university applications and career planning; the advisor is Fernando Vales Vázquez.
A broad range of sports and cultural activities supports talent development, including more than 17 sports and 10 cultural activities; the Conservatorio Profesional de Música offers orchestras and 17 instruments. We believe every child has their own talent.
The school places a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning through emotional intelligence. Primary students participate in an emotional expression workshop led by the theatre teacher. The school notes that emotions, knowledge, and motivation are interconnected, and that positive emotions support better cognitive outcomes. UNESCO's Delors pillars guide the approach, identifying learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together. Historically formal education has prioritized the first two pillars, but Obradoiro places great importance on emotional intelligence to prepare future adults. The IB continuum is used to support holistic development across intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical dimensions.
The school offers an Orientation Department providing academic, psychopedagogical, and professional guidance. Reinforcement and support classes are included in the tuition from Year 3 of Primary. Individualized sessions for Bachillerato are available. Staff includes professionals with experience in teaching students with special needs. The department supports students through assessments and targeted guidance to meet diverse learning needs.
The school hosts students from more than 20 nationalities. We offer study abroad programs ranging from two weeks to a full year, and exchanges with Canada and France. The languages taught during the school day include English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Galician. In Early Childhood Education, more than 70% of teaching hours are in English, with 92% of the official school day conducted in English. In Primary Education, more than 50% of teaching hours are in English, with 68% of the official school day conducted in English. In Compulsory Secondary Education, between 40% and 60% of subjects are taught in English.
Emotional intelligence is a central part of the school's approach to wellbeing. Pupils in Primary participate in an emotional expression workshop to develop communication and emotional skills. The school emphasizes that emotions, knowledge and motivation are linked, and that positive emotions support learning. It recognises the four UNESCO pillars of education and aims to develop students across physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical domains through the IB framework (PYP, MYP and DP). Emotional security is viewed as essential for confident public speaking and personal growth. Obradoiro Talks on health and wellbeing address digital health and nutrition, exploring how emotions influence eating and how technology habits affect sleep and social identity, with commitments to small positive daily changes.
The school appoints a Data Protection Officer (DPO): MASSLEY S.L. and has a privacy policy and a cookies policy. It provides on-site nursing for student health needs. The School also offers an Orientation Department delivering academic, psychopedagogical and professional guidance, supporting safeguarding and welfare. Privacy and data handling policies are in place to protect student information, and the orientation services are designed to support the safe and holistic development of pupils.
Schedule a guided visit and apply for admission to Colegio Obradoiro. Step 1: Contact — Communicate your interest by phone or by completing the admission form. Step 2: Visit — Arrange a guided tour to view our facilities. Step 3: Reserve — Finalize enrollment and reserve a place for the new school year. Use the admission form to be contacted. [Source: Admisiones page]
Financial information and discounts: Enrollment fee is €500. Annual fee includes psychopedagogical guidance, seat reservation, current course enrollment, private medical insurance (Adeslas), transport and outing admissions, and all required school materials. Personal devices provided: tablets up to year 2; Chromebooks from year 3. By level: Infant Education €769 x 10 months; Primary Education €855 x 10 months; Secondary Education 1st/2nd €886 x 10 months; Secondary Education 3rd/4th €919 x 10 months; Bachillerato €950 x 10 months; IB Diploma €1,088 x 10 months; Conservatorio enrollment €155. Discounts: Second child receives 10% off; Third and fourth child, inquire; 2% early payment discount for full course. AMPA (Parents' Association) fee: €90 per family per year; AMPA funds include a Social Fund that covers half the cost of schooling in the event of a parent's death; the school covers the remaining 50% until studies are completed. Special discounts apply for multi-child families. [Source: Tarifas 2025-2026 page]
The school is located at C/ Roma Nº1, 15008, A Coruña, Spain.
Early Years to Sixth Form (ages 3–18).
British international school
Pastoral care and Special Education Needs (SEN) department
Globeducate
School day 9:00–17:30
We offer a transport service to and from school, covering A Coruña city and Oleiros. There are three routes with return trips at 16:00 and 17:00 to accommodate after-school activities. A monitor is present on every bus and the service is available for both daily and occasional use at specified stops.
The uniform can be purchased from the school shop.
The school has its own kitchens and a dining room with daily menus created by professional chefs and supervised by a qualified nutritionist. The dining room can cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, and a vegetarian menu is available every day. Breakfast Club is available in the mornings.
Private, secular school. Proud member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain).
The school follows the English National Curriculum at all stages of education. It offers British and international education from age three with English immersion and a multilingual approach. Education stages include Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School (Years 7–11) culminating in IGCSE exams, and Sixth Form with A-Levels. The program aims to develop students' talents and prepare them for study beyond secondary school.
The school prepares students for higher education at university and beyond.
The school encourages students to discover and develop their own talents.
Pastoral care fosters a supportive environment where children feel happy, secure and confident; capable students are encouraged and challenged, while those who find academic study more difficult receive the necessary support; students can approach teachers and learning support staff with concerns so they can be supported.
The SEN Department is staffed by highly-qualified professionals with extensive experience in child psychology, learning processes, behaviour and child development; they work with parents and students to identify specific educational needs and develop strategies for progress; they evaluate the most appropriate techniques to help children with special educational needs achieve their maximum potential; they help students to improve cognitive skills.
The school offers multilingual education with English immersion from age three and uses English as a vehicular language in instruction.
Pastoral care supports the emotional wellbeing of students by creating an environment where they feel happy, secure and confident, with personalised care and access to support when needed.
Every member of school staff undertakes safeguarding training to identify personal issues that children might be facing and to ensure that adults do not pose a risk to them.
1. Contact the school to organise a tour and begin the admissions process. Tours can be arranged in person or online to suit families. This first step provides an opportunity to learn about Coruña British International School's educational project and community. If you have questions about the admissions process or the school, please contact us.
2. Applications are currently accepted from students up to Year 10. Families are encouraged to begin the process by arranging a visit and discussing suitability for entry. The admissions pathway is made clear through the admissions pages. For any questions about entry, contact the admissions team.
3. For questions about the admissions process or about the school itself, please contact us. The Head of Admissions, Silvia Mesejo, offers personalised support to families. Her role includes assisting with the application process and clarifying requirements.
4. How to Apply contains all the details you need on the application process, including the necessary forms to complete. All the details you need on the application process are on the How to Apply page. The page provides the forms required to submit an application and guidance on next steps.
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The school is located at C/ Castaño de Eirís, 1, 15009 La Coruña, Spain. It sits in La Coruña city, in the Galicia region, and is described as being in the heart of Galicia. The school serves La Coruña capital and surrounding areas, with a transportation service operating within the city and to nearby towns such as Betanzos, Carballo, Sada, and Cambre.
Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) programs.
The school is part of the SEK International Institution (SEK-IES) network and offers the National and International Baccalaureate programs.
The school has a Psychopedagogical and Orientation Office to organize, direct, and stimulate student guidance, advising families as needed, and a Medical Department that operates throughout the school day.
Spain
Madrugadores (Early Bird) runs from 8:00 to 9:00; afternoon care is available from 16:00 to 17:30; the dining hall provides meals prepared on site with balanced menus; midday or after-school care is offered.
The school provides a school transportation service using its own and/or subcontracted means. Routes cover the entire city and suburban areas such as Betanzos, Carballo, Sada, and Cambre.
Uniforms are required. Presentation is emphasized; boys' hair must be short, above the ear, and not shaved; makeup and extravagant hair colors are not allowed; piercing and tattoos are strictly prohibited.
Dining room with its own kitchen; Balanced menus prepared daily in the school kitchen; meals tailored to intolerances and allergies with medical prescription; meals supervised by the school's medical service.
The school is part of the SEK International Institution and the SEK-IES network; Principal is José Espiñeira.
Early Childhood Education is based on emotional well-being, active learning, and the development of autonomy, with a 100% English-speaking environment and native teachers that support natural language acquisition. Primary Education focuses on meaningful learning with students as active participants, fostering oral and written expression, critical thinking, creativity, and autonomy, using educational technologies and innovative resources. Bilingual English instruction continues intensively and integrates naturally into daily life to prepare students for a globalized future. Secondary Education emphasizes progress, culture, and values through innovative pedagogy, project-based work, and interdisciplinary approaches, with English proficiency as a tool for a multicultural perspective, and a strong emphasis on respectful behavior. National and International Baccalaureate includes the National Baccalaureate, aligned with PAU for university entrance, and the International Baccalaureate program, which is described as challenging and comprehensive, fostering critical thinking, research, community involvement, and openness.
The school has a family-oriented environment that allows each student to grow in confidence, motivation, and a sense of belonging. It educates not only for academic success, but also for life, with values, responsibility, and empathy.
The school has a Psycho-Pedagogical and Orientation Office that organizes, directs, and stimulates student guidance, advising families as required within the school's educational actions. This cabinet operates with a preventive philosophy, anticipating issues by understanding each student and working in collaboration with parents.
Early Childhood Education is developed in a 100% English-speaking environment, with specialized native teachers. Primary Education uses bilingual English instruction intensively, integrated into daily life to prepare students for a globalized future. Secondary Education emphasizes English proficiency as a tool for a multicultural perspective.
The Psycho-Pedagogical and Orientation Office provides guidance and orientation services with a preventive approach, collaborating with families as required. The Medical Department supports student health and well-being throughout the school day.
Safeguarding is addressed through the preventive Psycho-Pedagogical and Orientation Office, which supports student welfare and works with families. The Medical Department provides health oversight and first aid as part of safeguarding.
Rua de Laxe nº122, 15174 Rutis (A Coruña), Spain. The campus is located in Rutis, a parish in the A Coruña area. The school serves the A Coruña province from this Rutis location. It operates as a British-curriculum, private school.
Early Years (Nursery and Reception), Primary, Secondary; International Baccalaureate planned to be introduced for the final two years from 2028-2029.
Private, non-religious (laico) school following a British curriculum.
Individualized and personalised attention in small classes with two teachers per group.
United Kingdom
Laico (non-religious)
School day 08:45/09:00–15:30, with a morning 'madrugadores' program from 07:30–09:00; lunch 12:30–14:30; after-school activities 15:30–16:30; dinner service 12:30–14:30.
School bus service with professional drivers and monitors; Bus Tracker App.
The uniform is compulsory and supplied by El Corte Inglés, with online purchasing available. Nursery and Reception wear a blue tracksuit with a green polo; Years 1–11 wear the formal uniform (girls wear a school skirt or gray trousers with a white polo and blue jumper; boys wear gray trousers with a blazer in older years) with a summer variant; a dedicated PE kit is used for physical education. All clothing must be clearly labeled, and the school prohibits mixing formal and sports uniforms; a Lost Property Box is used for unclaimed items.
The school emphasizes a healthy, balanced, and organic diet. A carefully prepared exclusive menu is used; everything is cooked in the oven, by steaming, or on the grill. The menu is sent to families quarterly, and a customized menu is prepared for children with intolerances or specific dietary needs.
The school is a company based in A Coruña with 20 years of educational experience, operating in the city and managing 19 Os Pequerrechos early-years schools. It belongs to NABBS.
The British Royal School follows the United Kingdom National Curriculum, with Spanish and Galician taught as part of a bilingual education. Teaching is conducted in English, and students also learn Spanish and Galician to meet Xunta de Galicia requirements. In Primary, core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, with the Foundation Year; KS1 and KS2 include ten subjects: English, Mathematics, Science plus Art and Design, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, and Physical Education with PSHE integrated. Year 3 onwards, students may choose French, German, or Chinese and continue through to the IB Diploma Programme. Secondary education prepares for IGCSE in Years 10-11; from 2028-2029 the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will be offered in the final two years. The school also offers international experiences, including the possibility to study in the United Kingdom during secondary education.
IB Diploma is recognized in Spain and in most countries worldwide, enabling access to public and private universities, both national and international. An international experiences program offers a study-abroad option in the United Kingdom during secondary, with ongoing study under the UK National Curriculum.
British Royal School provides personalized education for students aged 3 to 18, focusing on the holistic development of each pupil. The school teaches the British Curriculum with native, highly qualified teachers. It emphasizes developing self-confidence and valuing effort, guiding students to learn through exploration while respecting each learner's pace and learning style. Through the development of multiple intelligences, students build self-esteem, self-control, teamwork, empathy, problem‑solving, creativity, and care for the environment. These capabilities and skills are regarded as essential for a full and successful life.
Students who have difficulties or are in the early stages of language learning receive extra help as needed. This additional support is provided within the school's English‑language teaching approach to assist language development and learning progress.
Teaching is conducted in English, and students also learn Spanish and Galician. The curriculum follows the United Kingdom plan, with Spanish, Galician, and some humanities taught in Spanish or Galician, enabling a true bilingual education. In Primary, Year 3 students may choose between French, German, or Chinese. From secondary, students prepare for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and, from the 2028-2029 academic year, will study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in their final two years.
PSHE is taught to develop personal, social and emotional skills. The program emphasizes active learning and the important home–school relationship as part of the educational philosophy. Primary students receive reinforcement classes to become independent learners, and a system of diplomas, points and prizes supports motivation and achievement.
British Royal School offers the British curriculum taught by native English-speaking teachers and complements it with Spanish curriculum subjects to obtain both British and Spanish qualifications. The Admissions Department is open year-round and welcomes visits; families are encouraged to visit the school and discuss the curriculum and observe the learning environment. A Day of Trial is offered so children can join a class of their age and experience a typical day at the school. The five-step admissions process is: 1. Consultation, 2) Visit to the school, 3) Day of Trial or online assessment/interview, 4) Offer of a place, 5) Enrollment. The majority of students join in September, and early admission is advised to guarantee a place.
