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A relatively small school with an innovative and international outlook. As the only school in Barcelona to offer the IB International continuum at all stages, St Peter's embraces the IB's structure while simultaneously offering a twist on the content: ‘learning for a disruptive future’. Students leave with an intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of community.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 634
- Curricula
- Other curriculum
- International
- SEN provision
- Mainstream with SEN support
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- € 11.250 - € 22.250
- Ownership
- The school belongs to the Ginjaume Culell family.
Head of school
Joint heads
Jordi Ginjaume Culell and Josep Maria Ginjaume Culell
Since 1992 and 2003 respectively, Josep Maria Ginjaume Culell, BEng (in charge of finances) and Jordi Ginjaume Culell BEng MBA (in command of operations). These brothers are the sons of the founders of St Peter’s, who were considered visionaries when
Entrance
New candidates accepted all year round. All students and families are interviewed and an adequate level of English, Spanish and Catalan (course-dependent) is required (and tested if deemed necessary).
Incoming IB Diploma students must present the
Exit
In 2025 graduates headed to the UK to Universities of Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Kent, St Andrew’s, York, Westminster, and Essex. Also to KCL, City University and Birbeck (all University of London) and to Queen Mary University of London,
Latest results
In 2025, 100 per cent pass rate at IBDP with average score over 35 per student – two scored 44 and three scored 43 (out of max 45 points).
Teaching & learning
St Peter's aims to develop critical and open-minded thinkers who leave prepared to live, study and work in an international environment. Most parents feel the school achieves this well: ‘Multiculturalism, the ability to relate to others, the
- Curricula & qualifications
- Other curriculum - Adapted or school-developed curriculum
- International - International Baccalaureate (Diploma)
- International - International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- International - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- Bilingual programmes
- Spanish/English
Learning support & SEN
Students with ADHD are given extra time in exams. School is very supportive when children are diagnosed - not only with the students, but with the whole family. Teachers went out of their way to support families during Covid.
There is a full time
Language support
Students without a high level of Spanish or English receive special tuition (at extra cost) in smaller groups, which prepare them to access normal classes.
Catalan is compulsory from year 1 to year 10: a support programme for those who are
Arts & extracurricular
The (very popular) After-school Hub offers activities across these areas: Language Hub (including Chinese and Spanish as a second language), Thinkers Hub (eg chess, robotics and YouTube creators) and Creative Hub (music, arts and book club).
A fun
Sport
Sports Hub forms part of the After-school Hub, with the likes of judo, self defence and trail running sitting alongside the staples of football, basketball and volleyball.
Ethos & heritage
Located in the exclusive Pedralbes neighbourhood of Barcelona, just off the ring road Ronda de Dalt (important to know when navigating morning rush hour traffic), the school is in a narrow street with no formal drop-off or pick-up zone.
The school
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Good attention paid to mental health and wellbeing, with all children and families having the opportunity to request individual psychological attention, in person or online. During Covid, the school introduced ‘psychological reflection’ in audio
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review No mobile phones allowed in school.
Classroom & community
A balanced mix of local and international students (45 and 55 per cent respectively), with over 50 nationalities represented. But no revolving doors here, with the majority of these international students coming from long-standing families, here for
- School year
- September – June, with three terms
- School hours
- 8:00am – 4:30pm depending on year group
- Student nationalities
- 40% Spanish / 60% International
- Student nationalities - total
- 50
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
Tuition fees comparable to similar calibre schools and significantly less than the two big American schools in Barcelona. Parents feel it’s good value for money - that breakfast, lunch, books and photocopies are all included certainly helps.
The
- Annual fee range
- € 11.250 - € 22.250
- Fee information
- Lifetime enrolment fee: €4,500
The last word
A relatively small school with an innovative and international outlook. As the only school in Barcelona to offer the IB International continuum at all stages, St Peter's embraces the IB's structure while simultaneously offering a twist on the
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- None (school may be licensed, or may be "inspected" by its own owner, but it is not independently accredited or inspected by recognised agency or organisation)
- Memberships
- BSS, CICAE
