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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, German
Typical class size 28
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia in Granada is a diocesan bilingual international school serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam centre and offers Diploma Dual programme, combining the Spanish diploma with the American High School Diploma to support entry to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide, alongside Cambridge qualifications. The curriculum is bilingual English–Spanish and follows a CLIL/AICLE model that integrates language learning with content and uses cross-language terminology and a communicative approach. The school provides weekly Cambridge exam preparation and on-site exams, with electives in Secondary and Bachillerato. In Early Childhood Education, learning embraces neuroscience-informed methods and Montessori-inspired practices with small classes. Facilities include morning care, a school dining service, and a summer program, plus an after-school activity slate. French and German are offered as electives, with exchange opportunities and immersion stays abroad.
C. Músico Vicente Zarzo, Centro, 18002 Granada, Spain
The Essentials
Colegio Virgen de Gracia has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Located in Granada, Spain, at Calle Músico Vicente Zarzo, 18002 Granada. It is in the city center (Centro de Granada). It has good transport connections and facilities.
Stages
Educational stages include Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Education), Educación Primaria (Primary Education), and Educación Secundaria y Bachillerato (Secondary Education and Bachillerato).
Type
Diocesan bilingual international school in Granada. It offers instruction in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam center and provides the American Dual Diploma program.
Additional learning support
Attention to diversity is provided. Qualified teaching staff continually train in innovative methodologies.
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Diocesan).
Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Virgen de Gracia ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.
Overview
- Colegio Virgen de Gracia is an education centre acogido al régimen de conciertos educativos; the core teaching for Infantil, Primaria, ESO and Bachillerato is provided under that concertado model and the centre does not charge a standard tuition fee for the funded, compulsory stages.
Application / admission fees
- There is no routine, general application or enrollment fee charged as part of the core admission process for the concertado (state‑subsidised) stages. Admissions follow the standard application procedures for the centre. (Services such as extracurricular programmes, AMPA membership or specific paid activities may have separate one‑off charges; see sections below.)
Tuition fees by school year (per year / per term)
- Infantil (Early Years): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract (see other costs). - Primaria (Primary): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract. - ESO (Lower Secondary): No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded places; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract. - Bachillerato: No standard tuition charged for the concertado‑funded Bachillerato concertado stage; families pay only for optional services they choose to contract.
Mandatory and recurring ancillary fees (examples and amounts where published)
- AMPA (parents association) annual membership: single payment of EUR 30 per family (one payment per family, regardless of number of children). Payment may be made in cash at conserjería or by bank transfer to the AMPA account. - Extracurricular activities: some activities require monthly fees and the activity registration documents show a voluntary accident/participant insurance option priced at EUR 16. Extra activities have their own monthly billing and discount rules (see Billing schedule and payment terms). - Comedor (school lunch): Comedor is an available contracted service that can be hired by day or for a regular schedule; the school's service description confirms daily menus and adaptation for allergies but does not publish a fixed per‑day or monthly price on the public service page. Families contract the comedor service separately. - Uniforms: Uniform is compulsory and the official uniform is sold through El Corte Inglés and a local uniform supplier (Uniformes Emilio Carreño S.L.); specific item prices are set by those suppliers and are not quoted as fixed school tuition. - School insurance / activity insurance: the ROF and activity forms reference the requirement or recommendation to have school/participation insurance; the voluntary extra activities insurance is shown at EUR 16 in the activities registration form.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Extracurricular activities billing schedule (example from activity registration form): matrícula + September is charged (entry shows “MATRÍCULA + SEPTIEMBRE PRIMERA SEMANA DE OCTUBRE”); subsequent monthly receipts are scheduled on a monthly cycle (some months charged first week of the following month) and the rest of months are charged in arrears. Annual payment of an activity may be offered with a discount. Returned direct debit/receipt reversals incur the bank commission for the return. A cancellation (baja) for an activity must be communicated at least one week before the end of the month to avoid being charged that full month. - Payment deadlines for extracurriculars: when paying in Administration the payment is required within the first 7 days of each month; domiciliation (direct debit) is an available option and requires submitting the IBAN and account details.
Boarding / residence
- The centre does not operate a boarding or residential programme. Services listed for families (aula matinal, comedor, extraescolares) are day‑time services; no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and fees (typical items parents pay for)
- Mandatory uniform purchases (items and styles described by stage); uniform costs are charged by the external retailer(s). - AMPA annual quota: EUR 30 per family. - Extracurricular monthly fees and perimeter costs vary by activity; activity registration forms set individual prices and include the option for a voluntary activity insurance (EUR 16 shown on the 2024/25 activities form). Discounts for activities: 10% discount for annual payment; third sibling 20% discount (as specified on the activities registration form). - Comedor and Aula Matinal: charged as contracted services (price depends on the chosen modality and schedule; can be contracted by day). The public pages describe service features and contracting options but do not publish fixed monthly or per‑day prices on the school's public service pages. - Incidental costs: course materials, specific extracurricular equipment, trips and excursions and any replacement costs for damaged or lost books/materials are charged where applicable and managed under the centre's regulations. The ROF and activity documents set rules on responsibility and replacement of materials.
Refunds and cancellation terms (where published)
- Extracurricular activities: to avoid being charged for the following month, a written cancellation (baja) must be given at least one week before the end of the month; otherwise the full monthly fee is payable. Annual payment discounts and sibling discounts are applied as described on the activity registration form. Returned receipts incur the commission for a returned direct debit. - Other services (comedor, aula matinal, AMPA): published registration materials explain contracting and payment methods; specific refund or pro‑rata arrangements are handled under each service's registration conditions or the centre's regulations (no general published tuition refund schedule for core concertado education is listed in the public administrative documents).
Accepted payment methods and practical instructions
- Cash payment at conserjería (for AMPA and some administration payments). - Bank transfer (AMPA provides an IBAN for the EUR 30 payment; activity forms provide fields for IBAN data and the centre accepts domiciliation/direct debit for regular activity payments). - Direct debit / domiciliación bancaria is used for regular monthly collections for extracurricular activities (form fields require IBAN and account holder details). Returned direct debit reversals result in the applicant being charged the bank commission that the return generates. No public indication of credit card acceptance is shown in the published registration documents.
Summary (what parents should expect financially)
- No standard tuition invoice for the concertado‑funded core stages (Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato). Families should budget for: AMPA annual quota (EUR 30 per family), uniform purchases, contracted services (comedor, aula matinal) priced by contract, extracurricular activity fees (monthly or annual as published per activity), voluntary activity insurance where offered (EUR 16 on the activity form), occasional trip or material charges, and any bank commissions caused by returned payments. Payment methods accepted and detailed billing rules for extracurriculars and AMPA are set out in the registration materials and activity forms (cash, bank transfer and direct debit are specifically documented).
Academics
Colegio Virgen de Gracia teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Colegio Virgen de Gracia Granada is a bilingual English–Spanish school with a 500+ quality seal, fully qualified to teach all levels from Early Childhood Education to Bachillerato in two languages: English and Spanish. French and German are offered as optional languages in Secondary and Bachillerato with official certifications, exchanges with France and Germany, and summer immersion programs in English, French or German organized with Language4You. The program follows a CLIL/AICLE model that integrates language learning with content and uses cross-language terminology and a communicative approach. The school is a Cambridge Exam Centre and dedicates weekly hours to Cambridge exam preparation in Primary and Secondary, with on-site exams available. Diploma Dual provides two simultaneous qualifications: the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma, enabling graduates to gain admission to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide; Cambridge qualifications are also pursued and recognized internationally.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates earn both the Spanish diploma and the American High School Diploma through the Diploma Dual, enabling admission to U.S. universities and institutions worldwide; Cambridge qualifications are pursued and widely recognized internationally.
Gifted and Talented
Aula Challenge is a unique teaching and learning environment that fosters 21st-century skills, personalized active learning, and collaboration. It is organized into zones: FABRICA for research and access to 3D printers and scanners; CREA for multimedia creation; INVESTIGA for project development and robotics; INTERACTÚA for collaborative digital work; PRESENTA for exhibitions and debates; INTERCAMBIA for small-team, project-based learning. The space is designed with zone-specific lighting and climate control to support comfort and sustainability.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops students across physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and spiritual dimensions. The affective dimension is prioritized in learning, with emphasis on empathy, respect, and active listening. Teachers act as mediators of learning, provoking, organizing, and preparing materials to support student growth. Social-emotional development is reinforced through convivencia activities and tutorías with a Christian focus that foster reflection, dialogue, and community. The school upholds values of love, justice, service, creativity, and perseverance, guiding daily life and learning. The Evangelical dimension shapes daily life and study through faith, culture, and life discussions.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia de Granada is a bilingual English–Spanish international school. All grade levels from Infantil through Bachillerato are taught in two languages: English and Spanish. The school offers French and German as optional languages in Secondary and Bachillerato, with opportunities for language certification, exchanges, and immersion abroad. It operates as a Cambridge exam center and prepares students for Cambridge certificates. The Diploma Dual program provides Spain's diploma alongside the American High School Diploma.
Mental Wellbeing
The school places the affective dimension at the heart of learning, prioritizing students' emotional needs. Convivencias strengthen student bonds and cultivate empathy, Christian values, and community. Tutorías with a Christian purpose promote empathy, respect, listening, and a sense of meaning in life. The Evangelical dimension guides daily life by encouraging dialogue between faith, culture, and life.
Safeguarding
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Admissions
Admissions
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FAQs
What does Colegio Virgen de Gracia offer?
Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia in Granada is a diocesan bilingual international school serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in Spanish and English, with options to study French and German. It is a Cambridge exam centre and offers Diploma Dual.
What age range?
Ages 3-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 30.
How many students?
Approximately 2500 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Colegio Internacional Virgen de Gracia in Granada is a diocesan bilingual international school serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in Spanish and Eng.
