Hamelin Laie International School

What Hamelin Laie International School does

Hamelin-Laie International School is a private trilingual international school in Montgat, Barcelona, founded in 1989 as the first private school in Barcelona to offer instruction in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture and by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, the school delivers education across the full 1-18 age range through Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate (IBDP or Nacional Bachillerato) programmes, using a bespoke curriculum integrating the Spanish National Curriculum with the International Curriculum Association framework.

Since 2022 the school has operated within Nord Anglia Education's global network of 80+ premium schools and 75,000+ students, gaining access to the Global Campus collaboration platform, Nord Anglia University for teacher development, and exclusive programming with UNICEF, The Juilliard School, and MIT. The school serves a multicultural community of 45+ nationalities with teaching staff from 20+ countries, and additionally operates a boarding programme for up to 45 international students aged 14-18, three summer camp offerings, and supplementary services (cafeteria, bus routes, school shop).

Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition fees structured by age tier (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Baccalaureate, Boarding), supplemented by before/after-school care, transport, summer camps, and uniform sales. The institution operates as HAMELIN 2, S.L., a Spanish private limited company (CIF B58796434), with 101-250 employees and a 2025 Silver distinction from the International Baccalaureate in the Global Social Impact category.

Name

Hamelin Laie International School

Legal name

HAMELIN 2, S.L (HAMELIN-LAIE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL)

Website

https://hamelinschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hamelin-Laie International School is a private trilingual (English, Spanish, Catalan) international school in Barcelona serving students aged 1-18 through Early Years, Primary, Secondary, IBDP, and Nacional Bachillerato programmes, operating within the Nord Anglia Education global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB), Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International education
• Private schooling
• Trilingual curriculum
• Boarding program
• Baccalaureate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school charges tuition fees that vary by age group (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Baccalaureate) and whether students are day or boarding students. Fees reflect the premium international education offered, including facilities, teachers, curricula, Nord Anglia collaborations, and many extracurricular activities.
2. Boarding Fees: Separate boarding fees for students aged 14-18 who live on campus, providing 24/7 care, academic support, and life experiences in a safe, family-like community.
3. Before and After-School Care: Additional charges apply for before- and after-school childcare programme for younger students, Monday to Friday.
4. School Uniform Sales: Uniforms must be purchased at the school shop, with separate lists for different school sections (Pre-Nursery/Nursery, Reception to Year 3, Year 4 to Year 7, Year 8 to Year 11).
5. School Bus Service: Bus routes throughout Barcelona for transport to and from school, provided as an additional service.
6. Summer Camps: Holiday camps including English Summer Camp, Sports Summer Camp, and Senior Day and Boarding Summer Camp programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hamelin-Laie International School is a private international school in Montgat, Barcelona, delivering trilingual (English, Spanish, Catalan) education from Early Years (ages 1-5) through Primary and Secondary (ages 6-15) to Baccalaureate (ages 16-18). The school follows the Spanish National Curriculum aligned with the International Curriculum Association (ICA) framework and offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Nacional Bachillerato pathways, alongside a premium boarding programme for ages 14-18 and holiday summer camps.

Product overview

Hamelin-Laie International School offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem spanning from Early Years (ages 1-5) through Baccalaureate (ages 16-18), delivered through a bespoke programme based on the Spanish National Curriculum aligned with the International Curriculum Association (ICA) framework. The school provides a multilingual learning environment with English as the primary language of instruction, supplemented by Spanish and Catalan. At the secondary level, students choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the Nacional Bachillerato pathway. Beyond academics, the school offers an extensive portfolio including premium boarding facilities for ages 14-18, holiday camps (English Summer Camp, Sports Summer Camp, Senior Summer Camps), Extracurricular Activities (ECA), Music Programme, and STEAM programme with MIT mentorship. As part of Nord Anglia Education's global network of 80+ schools, students benefit from the Global Campus platform and Nord Anglia University for professional development. Supporting services include school cafeteria, bus transportation, and uniform shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Early childhood education programme for children aged 1-5 (Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception) based on play-based learning methodology, developing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills through exploration and discovery in a multilingual environment.
• Primary Programme Primary education programme for ages 6-11 following the Spanish National Curriculum aligned with the International Curriculum Association (ICA) framework, with English as primary language of instruction supplemented by Spanish and Catalan.
• Secondary Programme Secondary education programme for ages 12-15 following the Spanish National Curriculum adapted with international frameworks, preparing students for either the IBDP or Nacional Bachillerato pathway at age 16.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) World-renowned two-year pre-university programme for ages 16-18 offering a mix of academic and personal development through CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements, preparing students for admission to top universities worldwide.
• Nacional Bachillerato Spanish national baccalaureate programme for ages 16-18 with specialist branches in arts, sciences, humanities, or social sciences, providing university preparation for Spanish and Spanish-speaking universities.
• Boarding Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• IBDP average score of 30 points, above global benchmark
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Nord Anglia EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Nord Anglia Education is a leading international schools group with an outstanding reputation for academic and personal excellence worldwide. Hamelin-Laie joined the Nord Anglia family in 2022, gaining access to Global Campus platform connecting 80+ schools, Nord Anglia University for teacher development, and exclusive collaborations with UNICEF, The Juilliard School, and MIT.
• UNICEFflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia collaboration with UNICEF supports causes worldwide through the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Students participate in UNICEF Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York, leading student leadership on global issues. Through Human Rights Day and World Peace Day activities, students demonstrate global awareness and community engagement.
• The Juilliard SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia partnership with The Juilliard School provides enhanced performing arts programme including 'Ask the Artist' series with professional artists, Juilliard-designed music curriculum, and exclusive performing arts opportunities for students.
• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia collaboration with MIT provides STEAM programme with practical challenges, design thinking activities, and mentorship from MIT experts. STEAM teachers benefit from collaborations providing world-class teaching techniques.
• Ricky Rubio FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamelin Secondary students conducted a solidarity fundraiser for the Ricky Rubio Foundation, bringing to life core values of kindness, responsibility, and respect while promoting community engagement and meaningful social impact.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• King's College Madrid: British-curriculum international school in Madrid serving affluent Spanish and expatriate families. Operates within the King's Group, a broader network of premium schools — comparable as a Spain-based premium British/international school at scale.
• Nord Anglia International School Dublin: Network sibling within Nord Anglia Education offering IB curriculum in Ireland. Most directly comparable in operating model, technology stack (Global Campus), and strategic positioning as a Nord Anglia premium school.

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de Barcelone: French international school in Barcelona offering the French national curriculum through Baccalauréat. Targets the same expatriate and internationally-minded family demographic in Barcelona.
• American School of Barcelona: Private international school in Barcelona offering a US-style curriculum from early years through high school to a similar expatriate and internationally-minded family base. Directly comparable in target customer, premium positioning, and trilingual/cross-cultural profile.
• Benjamin Franklin International School: Private non-profit international school in Barcelona offering IB programmes from Early Years through IB Diploma. Closest peer in terms of IB pathway, multilingual instruction, and premium positioning targeting globally mobile families.
• St. Peter's School Barcelona: Private British-international school in Barcelona serving Early Years through IB Diploma. Comparable premium positioning, target customer, and curriculum pathway (IGCSE + IB).
• British School of Barcelona: British-curriculum international school serving expat and local families across multiple Barcelona campuses. Comparable in premium fee model, international community, and K-12 grade span.
• Deutsche Schule Barcelona: German-curriculum international school in Barcelona offering K-12 education including German Abitur. Comparable as a premium, nationality-based international school competing for the same expatriate families.
• Oak House School: Barcelona-based private school offering trilingual (English/Spanish/Catalan) education from infant through secondary. Closely mirrors Hamelin-Laie's multilingual differentiation and premium fee positioning.
• Swiss International School Barcelona: Multilingual private school in Barcelona offering German, English and Spanish tracks from kindergarten through Baccalaureate. Comparable in trilingual premium positioning and K-12 international offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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