Families relocating to Girona, the Empordà and the Costa Brava have a growing choice of British, IB and international schooling, alongside the free Catalan state system. The directory below covers the international and private options across the province.
School directory
- International School Costa Brava (ISCB) — Platja d’Aro (British, Nursery–Year 13)
- Saint George’s School — Fornells de la Selva, near Girona (international)
- Montjuïc Girona International School — Girona (international & Spanish curricula)
- Bell-lloc del Pla — Girona (IB World School)
- Montessori-Palau — Girona (Montessori)
- Institució Les Alzines — Girona (IB World School)
- Col·legi La Salle Girona — Girona (incl. American Dual Diploma)
Most other international curricula are concentrated in the Barcelona network, around an hour away. See also our guides near Sitges and in the Maresme.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a British or international school in Girona?
Yes. International School Costa Brava (ISCB) in Platja d’Aro teaches the full British curriculum in English, from Nursery to Year 13 with IGCSEs and A-Levels. Saint George’s School in Fornells de la Selva, about ten minutes from Girona city, is an international school teaching in English for local and international families.
Are there IB schools in Girona?
Yes. Bell-lloc del Pla and Institució Les Alzines, both in Girona city, are IB World Schools offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma alongside the Catalan curriculum.
What other private schools are there in Girona?
Montjuïc Girona International School offers international and Spanish curricula in the city; Montessori-Palau is a long-established Montessori school; and Col·legi La Salle Girona offers a Catholic education with an American Dual Diploma option. The free Catalan state system, taught primarily in Catalan, is also available everywhere.
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Curricula, fees and availability vary; confirm details with each school directly.