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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Saint George's School is a private bilingual school in Girona, Spain, for ages 1 to 18. It offers a bilingual English-language curriculum with immersion from Infants to Baccalaureate. English is the main instruction language, with four languages studied: English, Catalan, Spanish, and French. In Infant Education English is the main language with a Catalan session; Primary uses English for most subjects, with French introduced at the end. Secondary maintains English immersion and adds Spanish/Catalan in cycles 3 and 4 to prepare for study in Spain or abroad, while French remains a second foreign language. In Baccalaureate, English is used for English language and literature; other subjects are taught in Spanish/Catalan, with continued study of Spanish and French. The curriculum includes cross-curricular technology, programming, robotics and STEAM, and preparation for international examinations. On-site Cambridge UCLES exams and DELF qualifications are offered; the European Youth Parliament is part of the plurilingual program.
Carrer de Josep Pla, 4, BAJO;DUP 4-6, 17458 Fornells de la Selva, Girona, Spain
The Essentials
Saint George's School has 700 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish, Cantonese.
Location
C/ Josep Pla 4-6, Urbanització Fornells Park, 17458 Fornells de la Selva, Girona, Spain. Saint George's School is located in the Fornells Park urbanisation in Girona. English is the main teaching language throughout its education process.
Stages
Infant, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate.
Type
Private school.
Country affiliation
Spain
School day structure
Before school care from 07:45 to 08:45; after school care from 17:15 to 18:30.
Bus service
Bus routes include Olot–Banyoles; Costa Brava (three routes); Figueres; Girona (two routes); Lloret de Mar; Vic; Santa Coloma; Torroella de Montgrí. Buses have a qualified monitor.
Fees
Annual tuition at Saint George's School ranges from EUR 10,673 to EUR 13,422 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees
- Registration fee (one payment on entry): €1,960 for most year groups; €1,250 for entry into Baccalaureate. - Annual registration charge (recurring): €410.
Tuition fees (billing by instalment) — amounts and annual totals by year group
- Monthly tuition (paid in 10 monthly instalments, September–June): - Nursery: €899 per month (x10). - Infants: €905 per month (x10). - Primary: €918 per month (x10). - Secondary (ESO): €949 per month (x10). - Baccalaureate: listed monthly rate €1,045 (x10). Annual totals for Baccalaureate first and second years are shown separately in the school fee schedule.
- Materials, billed as three instalments (one per term): - Nursery: total materials €266 (paid in 3 termly instalments). - Infants: total materials €266 (x3). - Primary: total materials €289 (x3). - Secondary (ESO): total materials €299 (x3). - Baccalaureate: total materials €299 (x3).
- Swimming fee (single payment where applicable): €415 (applies as a one-off item shown in the annual schedule).
- Stated annual total cost by educational stage (2025–26 academic year) — full annual cost figures as published: - Nursery: €10,203 per year. - Infants: €10,263 per year. - Primary: €10,462 per year. - Secondary (ESO): €10,802 per year. - Baccalaureate 1st year: €11,762 per year. - Baccalaureate 2nd year: €11,347 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and school meals are billed as a monthly fee paid in 10 instalments from September through June. Materials are billed over three termly instalments. Registration on entry is a one-off payment; an additional annual registration fee is charged each year.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school and does not publish or list boarding (residential) provision or boarding fees. Transport and before/after-school services are offered as optional services (with separate charges).
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Transport: listed as an optional service with multiple bus routes; transport charges are not included in the annual totals and are billed separately. - Before/after-school (extra hours) service: available (morning and afternoon sessions); this service is optional and charged separately. - Extras not included in the annual totals: excursions, camps, extra materials for Secondary and Baccalaureate, and external examination fees (Cambridge, EOI, DELF). - Uniform and related items: specific uniform pieces are required; some uniform items are sold at the local retailer identified by the school (Hipercor – Girona) and some items are sold directly by the school (e.g., tracksuits). Uniform is a separate cost and is not included in the annual tuition totals. Exact prices for uniform items are not listed in the school fee schedule.
Refunds and cancellations
- A specific refund or cancellation policy for registration, tuition instalments, materials or other fees is not detailed within the published annual fee schedule and associated documents. Any refund, cancellation or withdrawal terms are therefore not specified in the publicly published fee documents.
Fee payment options
- The published annual fee documentation and service pages set out amounts and billing schedules but do not specify the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, card payments or other electronic methods) in the fee sheet or services information. For administrative purposes, families should expect standard institutional payment channels to be used; the fee documents do not list specific payment methods.
Notes on what is included and not included in the published annual cost figures
- The published monthly fee explicitly includes tuition and meals. Materials, insurance and digital access are billed as the separate materials item paid in three instalments. Transport, before/after-school care, extra curricular trips/camps, extra materials for older students and external exam fees are not included in the stated annual totals and are charged separately.
Brief summary of remaining details not present in the published fee materials
- The published fee schedule provides: registration fees, monthly tuition instalments (x10), materials totals (paid over 3 instalments), a one-off swimming charge where shown, and annual total figures by stage for the 2025–26 academic year. The published documents do not state precise uniform item prices, do not provide a formal refund or cancellation policy within the fee schedule, and do not list accepted payment methods. Transport and extra-care services are shown as available and separate but specific tariffs for those services are not included on the fee summary.
Academics
Saint George's School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Saint George's School provides a bilingual English-language curriculum with immersion across all stages from Infants to Baccalaureate. English is the principal language of instruction, and four languages are studied: English, Catalan, Spanish, and French. In Infant Education English is the main language with a daily Catalan session. Primary Education uses English as the main language for all subjects except Catalan and Spanish, with French introduced at the end of Primary. Secondary Education maintains English immersion and introduces Spanish/Catalan in cycles 3 and 4 to prepare for education in Spain, Catalonia or abroad, while French remains a second foreign language. In Baccalaureate, English is used for English language and literature; other subjects are taught in Spanish/Catalan, with Spanish and French continuing as language subjects. The curriculum includes cross-curricular technology, programming, robotics and STEAM from Primary to Baccalaureate, and integrates preparation for international examinations. The school offers on-site Cambridge UCLES exams and DELF qualifications for French, with a range of levels across Primary to Baccalaureate. The European Youth Parliament is part of the plurilingual program, with selected pupils from Secondary 4 and Baccalaureate 1 participating annually.
Exam Results
Final University Access results are amongst the best of the schools in Catalonia.
Gifted and Talented
The Orientation and Diagnostic department has developed a programme catering for the more gifted children.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes the emotional development of the pupil, adopting personal guidelines to work alongside the family. The Psychology Department, formed by two psychologists and a speech therapist, provides personalized attention and coordinates with teachers. The school conducts group and individual evaluations to identify pupil needs and offers support. Special needs students are attended to academically as soon as problems are detected, and there is a program for gifted students. The school fosters a healthy lifestyle and promotes values such as respect, tolerance and equality, while encouraging teamwork, autonomy and personal responsibility. The school provides career guidance to support further education.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a permanent team of psychologists and a speech therapist who offer personalized attention. The Orientation and Diagnostic department has a programme catering for the more gifted children. Special needs children are attended to academically as soon as their problems are detected. Students are evaluated in groups or individually; ways of helping them are suggested and decided with parents and teachers. Our pupils receive career guidance for further education.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English as the main teaching language throughout the educational process. The educational model offers linguistic immersion into the English language in all stages from Infants to Baccalaureate. All pupils learn English, Catalan, Spanish, and French, providing plurilingual education.
Mental Wellbeing
The emotional development of the pupil is a focus, with personal guidelines adopted to work with families. A permanent Psychology Department provides psychological and speech therapy support. Pupils are evaluated in groups or individually; needs are identified and addressed with parents and teachers. Special needs are attended to academically; the department provides career guidance. The school promotes values of respect, tolerance and equality and fosters teamwork, autonomy, and personal responsibility.
FAQs
What age range does Saint George's School Girona serve?
The school serves students from age 1 to 18, covering Infant, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate stages. It has been operating since 1988.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Saint George's offers a bilingual English-language curriculum with immersion from Infants through Baccalaureate. The Spanish university access results are among the best in Catalonia.
How much are the fees?
Monthly tuition ranges from EUR 899 for Nursery to EUR 1,118 for Baccalaureate, paid in ten instalments. Registration is EUR 1,960 for most years or EUR 1,250 for Baccalaureate entry.
What languages do students learn?
Four languages are studied: English, Catalan, Spanish and French. English is the main language of instruction across all stages, with French introduced at the end of Primary.
Does the school have a psychology department?
Yes. A permanent team of two psychologists and a speech therapist provides personalised attention. They conduct evaluations, suggest support strategies, and coordinate with parents and teachers.
Is there support for gifted students?
Yes. The Orientation and Diagnostic department has developed a specific programme for gifted children, complementing the SEN support for students with identified learning needs.
What are the school facilities like?
The campus covers 20,000 square metres with three buildings, gardens, an indoor swimming pool, gym, astro turf football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, library, ICT rooms, labs and music rooms.
Is there a bus service?
Yes. Multiple routes cover areas including Olot-Banyoles, Costa Brava, Figueres, Girona, Lloret de Mar, Vic, Santa Coloma and Torroella de Montgri. Each bus has a qualified monitor.
Does the school offer before and after school care?
Yes. Before school care runs from 7:45am to 8:45am and after school care from 5:15pm to 6:30pm, providing extended hours for working families.
What is the uniform policy?
Infants and Primary students wear a navy blue jersey or polo with checked trousers or skirt. Secondary students have their own uniform. All items are purchased through the school.
How large is the school?
Saint George's School has approximately 700 students. It was founded in 1988 with around twenty pupils and grew steadily until its first Baccalaureate graduating class in 2001.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include SGS Maths Club, Hands-on Sustainable Design, and various sports using the indoor swimming pool and outdoor courts. Charity campaigns like the Red Cross Toy Collection are also organised.
