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Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Saba Verda International School is a private international school offering English-language education for students aged 3 to 18. It follows the British National Curriculum as the foundation from Early Years through Secondary, with Catalan and Spanish languages and their histories, geographies, and cultures integrated across the Primary years; in Secondary, students study English plus at least two other languages. The Secondary program (Year 7–11) began in 2020 and will extend to Year 12 with A Level options. The school opened in 2018 and emphasizes stable, caring environments and project- and theme-based learning rooted in both British and Catalan curricula. It holds dual accreditation by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament. A comprehensive personal, social and emotional education program supports wellbeing, education and career planning. Activities span Academic, Extracurricular and Social life, with Art and Expression in Early Years part of the arts curriculum and language clubs.
- Per‑term amounts shown below are calculated by dividing the stated annual tuition by three standard academic terms (annual ÷ 3). These are provided for use in a termised database and represent a simple division of the annual total. - Early Years / Primary: EUR 4,820 per year → EUR 1,606.67 per term (approx.). - Secondary (11–16): EUR 5,220 per year → EUR 1,740.00 per term (approx.). - BAT / A‑Levels (16–18): EUR 6,000 per year → EUR 2,000.00 per term (approx.).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly fee (see monthly amounts above). The school publishes materials charges that are billed in two instalments; those instalments are scheduled for 1 August and 1 February. - Materials charges: Primary materials are collected in two instalments of EUR 250. Secondary materials are collected in two instalments shown as EUR 335 and EUR 250 (two instalments). - After‑school care (regular use, 14:05–17:00): Primary EUR 10 per day; Secondary EUR 8 per day; BAT/A‑level EUR 6 per day. Lunch is EUR 5.50 per day. - Sibling discount: 10% off the monthly tuition for additional siblings.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (diurnal schedule).
Other costs and typical additional fees
- One‑time admission fee as listed above (EUR 500 or EUR 650 depending on stage). - Materials charges (two instalments as above). - After‑school care daily charges and daily lunch fee as listed above. - No separate uniform fee is itemised in the school's published tuition summary; uniform or other consumable costs are not listed among the headline fee items on the published fee summary.
Refunds and cancellations
- No published tuition refund schedule or formal refund policy for tuition / deposits is listed in the school's publicly posted fee summary and documents. Parents should note that no standard refund terms are included in the school's published fee material.
Fee payment options
- The school's public contact information is an email address and phone number; payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not specified in the published fee summary or contact material. The school does not list payment channels in the published fee information.
Academics
Saba Verda International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
From Early Years to Secondary School, Saba Verda uses the British National Curriculum as the foundation. The Early Years curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and is taught through enquiry-based and active learning. The Primary curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum for Primary Education and is supplemented with Catalan and Spanish languages and their history, geography, and culture; the language of instruction is English. The Secondary School program, established in 2020, serves Year 7–11 and focuses on English and at least two other languages, with a comprehensive personal, social, and emotional education; Year 12 will offer A Level studies (three to four subjects at AS level, continuing to A Level in Year 13). The school is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Social Development and Emotional and Personal Development in Early Years; the Secondary School teaches a comprehensive Personal, Social and Emotional Education (PSHE) program addressing adolescence.
Mental Wellbeing
The school teaches a comprehensive Personal, Social, and Emotional Education (PSHE) program in the Secondary School, addressing mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The school has a Child protection policy; Health and safety policy; Good behaviour policy; Anti-bullying policy; Exclusion statement; Complaints policy. The school provides a safe and inclusive environment.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the pre-application form for a place in private early years, primary and secondary education centre. The form is titled "Pre-application form for a place in private early years, primary and secondary education centre" and collects student details (DNI/NIE/Passport, name and surname, date of birth, siblings in the same centre), address information (post code, town and province, telephone number, email address), and parent or guardian details. It also asks for current school information (name and town of current school, current year/grade, any disciplinary files, specific educational needs), the current tutor's name and number, and an authorization to obtain information from the current school.
FAQs
What age range does Saba Verda serve?
Saba Verda International School serves students aged 3 to 18, from Early Years through Secondary. The Secondary programme began in 2020 and is expanding to include A Levels.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows the British National Curriculum as its foundation. This is supplemented with Catalan and Spanish languages and their associated history, geography and culture throughout Primary and Secondary.
Where is the school located?
Saba Verda is located in Tortosa, a historic town in the Tarragona province of Catalonia, Spain. The campus provides access to both the natural environment and cultural heritage of the region.
How much are the tuition fees?
Early Years and Primary fees are EUR 482 per month (EUR 4,820 annually). Secondary is EUR 522 per month. BAT/A-Level fees are higher. One-time admission fees are EUR 500 for Primary and EUR 650 for Secondary.
How many students attend the school?
The school has around 1,500 students. It opened in 2018 and has grown substantially, now serving a large student community in the Tortosa area.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction. Spanish and Catalan are integrated throughout the curriculum, with their associated history, geography and culture. Secondary students study English plus at least two other languages.
Does the school offer A Levels?
The school is expanding to offer A Levels from Year 12. Currently the Secondary programme covers Years 7 to 11, with plans to extend the pathway for students seeking UK university qualifications.
Is the school accredited?
Yes. Saba Verda is accredited by NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and Ensenyament Gencat, the Catalan education authority.
What is the school's approach to learning?
The school emphasises enquiry-based and active learning from Early Years onwards. Activities are planned around children's interests and linked to topics that engage curiosity and creativity.
Does the school have safeguarding policies?
Yes. The school has comprehensive policies including child protection, health and safety, good behaviour, anti-bullying, exclusion and complaints policies to provide a safe and inclusive environment.
What personal development programme exists?
The Secondary School teaches a comprehensive Personal, Social and Emotional Education (PSHE) programme addressing key issues of adolescence, including guidance on education and career planning.
How do I apply?
Complete the pre-application form available on the school website. This collects student details and initiates the admissions process for Early Years, Primary and Secondary.
