Kensington School

What Kensington School does

Kensington School is a private, family-run British international school in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 1966 by Cambridge University graduate Edward Paul Giles. The school serves approximately 270 students aged 3 to 18, delivering the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Sixth Form with qualifications awarded through Edexcel (iGCSE/GCSE and A Levels). It operates from a single purpose-built, four-storey campus in Pedralbes inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1988, and maintains a 1:9 student-teacher ratio across 30+ teaching staff.

The school is non-selective and serves a diverse international community of 51+ nationalities, with explicit EAL (English as an Additional Language) provision and a non-selective admissions philosophy. Its product surface spans four core academic stages (Early Years, Junior School, Senior School, Sixth Form) plus extracurricular programs including Summer Camps in the Spanish Pyrenees/Costa Brava, annual ski trips, The Kensington Award (Duke of Edinburgh-inspired), and clubs in Drama, Fencing, Musical Theatre, Art and sport. Computer Science is delivered through to GCSE, covering Scratch, Python, and web development. The school uses external municipal sports facilities (L'Hospitalet Nord, Can Caralleu swimming pool) and external partners for catering (Ametller Origen), university exposure (ESADE), and arts (Studio 56 BCN).

Commercially, Kensington operates as a direct-to-consumer education provider with subscription-style recurring tuition as its sole disclosed revenue stream (WCS3FO5SQ). Tuition covers teaching materials, textbooks, educational excursions, and examinations, payable monthly via direct debit, termly, or annually, with sibling discounts for families enrolling three or more children. The GTM motion is a four-stage direct admissions process (enquiry, school visit, offer, confirmation), marketed through the school website, parent portal, community events, and word-of-mouth. The school is a founding member of NABSS (1979), a member of BISA (Headmaster Duncan Giles elected BISA president in October 2024), and received the highest NIS inspection recommendation (full four-year approval, 2024). Ownership remains entirely with the Giles family — no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is disclosed.

Name

Kensington School

Legal name

Kensington School

Website

https://kensingtonschoolbcn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• British international school
• Primary secondary education
• Early years education
• British national curriculum
• International sixth form

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona, Catalonia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Fees cover tuition, all teaching materials and textbooks, educational excursions, and examinations. Payment options include monthly direct debit, termly, or single annual installment. Sibling discount available for families with three or more children enrolled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kensington School is a family-run British international school in Barcelona providing a complete British National Curriculum education from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18), including Early Years Foundation Stage, Junior School, Senior School with GCSE/iGCSE preparation, and Sixth Form A Level studies. The school charges tuition fees covering all teaching materials, textbooks, educational excursions, and examinations, with optional paid Summer Camps and Ski Trips as supplementary offerings.

Product overview

Kensington School is a British international school in Barcelona offering a comprehensive educational program from Nursery (age 3) through to Sixth Form (age 18). The school follows the English National Curriculum and British curriculum framework, comprising four main stages: Early Years Foundation Stage, Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum including core academic subjects (Sciences, Mathematics, English, Languages), Computer Science, Arts, and Physical Education. Beyond academics, the school provides extensive extracurricular programs including Summer Camps, Ski Trips, The Kensington Award (Duke of Edinburgh-inspired), and various clubs such as Art, Drama, Fencing, and Musical Theatre. The school serves approximately 270 students and is recognized as one of the leading British curriculum schools in Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage Foundation stage education for children aged 3-5, covering Nursery and Reception classes focused on communication, physical development, and personal social skills.
• Junior School Primary education following the English National Curriculum, covering Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), with small class sizes and specialist teaching.
• Senior School Secondary education following the National British Curriculum with Key Stage 3 (Forms 1-3) and GCSE/iGCSE preparation (Forms 4-5), offering subjects including Sciences, Languages, Humanities, and Arts.
• Sixth Form A Level preparation program for students aged 16-18, offering AS and A2 Level qualifications through Edexcel in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Art, Physics, and Spanish.
• Summer Camp Adventure summer camps for Junior and Senior School students in the Spanish Pyrenees or Costa Brava, featuring climbing, rafting, kayaking, archery, and water sports.
• Ski Trip Annual ski trip tradition for Senior School students to Espot Esquí resort and Junior School students to Masella, building confidence and teamwork.
• The Kensington Award Duke of Edinburgh-inspired award program for students from Form 4 and above, developing resilience, independence, and community service skills.
• Extra Curricular Activities After-school activities including Art Club, Ballet, Crafts, Digital Art, Drama, Fencing, Musical Theatre, and various sports clubs held Monday to Thursday.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results consistently above UK national average at both GCSE and A Level
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKensington School became a founding member of NABSS in 1979. NABSS is the association responsible for inspecting British schools across Spain and making recommendations for authorization to the British Council, which informs the Spanish Ministry of Education.
• BISA (Barcelona International Schools Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBISA comprises 14 international schools in Barcelona, bringing students together through music, sport, and academic pursuits. Headmaster Duncan Giles was elected president of BISA in 2024. Kensington participates in BISA tournaments and events including talent shows and sports competitions.
• Ametller OrigenminorOthersSchool meals provider contracted by Kensington School. All food is cooked on site using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Catering available for vegetarian, pescatarian, and dietary requirements including allergies.
• L'Hospitalet Nord Municipal Sports ComplexminorOthersKensington School uses the extensive sports facilities at this nearby municipal sports complex for Physical Education classes, including athletics and team sports.
• Can Caralleu Municipal Swimming PoolminorOthersMunicipal swimming pool facility used by Kensington School for swimming lessons, located a short bus journey from the school.
• ESADE CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower 6th students visit ESADE university campus in Sant Cugat del Vallès for pre-university insight, participating in interactive workshops and exploring campus environment.
• Studio 56 BCNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt students participate in ceramics workshops at Studio 56, led by ceramic artist Clare McCracken. Students design and create ceramic pieces using hand-building techniques.
• Esperança (Local Charity)minorOthersKensington School's Charity Committee meets weekly to prepare sandwiches for Barcelona's homeless in collaboration with this local charity.
• CosmoCaixa BarcelonaminorOthersScience museum visited by students for educational trips. Features interactive exhibits on physics, astronomy, evolution, and the natural world, including the Flooded Forest Amazon ecosystem exhibit.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American School of Barcelona: American international school in Barcelona offering K-12 education with American curriculum and IB. Comparable as a competing international school serving expatriate and internationally-minded local families in Barcelona.
• British School of Barcelona: British international school in Barcelona offering a similar English National Curriculum pathway from early years through secondary. Directly comparable as a competing British-curriculum provider for the same expatriate and internationally-minded families in the same metro market.
• Oak House School Barcelona: Private British-curriculum school in Barcelona offering pre-school through secondary education. Comparable in scale, model, and target market as a competing international/private option for English-speaking families in the city.
• Benjamin Franklin International School: International K-12 school in Barcelona offering American and IB programmes. Comparable as a competing international school serving the expatriate community with a full pre-K through secondary pathway in the same city.
• Hamelin-Laie International School: International school in Montgat (greater Barcelona) offering British, Spanish, and IB curricula from nursery through baccalaureate. Comparable as a competing full K-12 international provider in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
• Swiss School Barcelona: Swiss international school in Barcelona serving primary and secondary students with multilingual curriculum. Comparable as a competing smaller-scale international K-12 provider in the Barcelona market.
• Lycée Français de Barcelona: French international school in Barcelona offering K-12 French national curriculum. Comparable as a competing international school serving a different but adjacent expatriate community in the same metro market.
• St. Paul's School Barcelona: Catholic independent school in Barcelona serving primary and secondary students with a strong English-language stream. Comparable as a competing private school targeting similar family demographics with full K-12 coverage in Barcelona.
• Agora International School Barcelona: International school within the Agora group serving Barcelona with bilingual and international curricula. Comparable as a competing private K-12 provider targeting similar family demographics in the city.

Regional players

• The British College of Gavà: British-curriculum school located in Gavà in the greater Barcelona metropolitan area. Comparable as a competing British-system school in the broader Barcelona catchment, but operating from a different municipality with somewhat different positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KensingtonSchoolBarcelona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kensingtonschoolbcn

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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