St. Paul's School (Barcelona)

Name

St. Paul's School (Barcelona)

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN PRIVADA ST. PAUL'S

Website

https://stpauls.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Trilingual international school
• Private K-12 education
• Concertado bilingual education
• Baccalaureate university preparation
• Summer school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Concerted Education (Government-Subsidized): Public subsidies from Generalitat de Catalunya for Infant, Primary and ESO education levels under Concert Educatiu agreements. Subsidies include Delegated Payment and Operating Expenses components. Current subsidies: €2,494,021.92 (2024-25)
2. Summer School Programs: Summer camp programs for children ages 3-12 with English immersion. Pricing ranges from €134 (1 week) to €925 (3 weeks + kick-off). Includes meals, activities, and optional transport.
3. Bachillerato (Non-Subsidized Education): Private tuition for Baccalaureate programs (BTX1, BTX2) which are not covered by Concert Educatiu subsidies
4. Extracurricular Activities: Non-sports extracurricular activities including choir, art, math & computer science club, robotics, babysitting service
5. School Services: School canteen, transport, school colonies, ski week, and international trips including UK Summer Trip to Ardingly College

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

St. Paul's School provides trilingual (English, Spanish, Catalan with French from Primary) international education from Early Years (age 3) through Bachillerato, with government-subsidized "concertado" status for Infant, Primary, and ESO levels and private tuition for Bachillerato. The core offering is supplemented by Summer School programs (ages 3–12), a UK Summer Trip to Ardingly College, school canteen serving 850–900 organic daily menus, transport, extracurricular activities, an International Office for university placement, and a psycho-pedagogical support department.

Product overview

St. Paul's School Barcelona is a private international trilingual school (English, Spanish, Catalan) operated by Fundación Privada St. Paul's, offering comprehensive education from Early Years (age 3) through Bachillerato (upper secondary). The school provides a unified educational program centered on trilingual immersion with English as the primary language, complemented by a portfolio of supplementary services including Summer School, UK Summer Trip, school canteen, transport, extracurricular activities, International Office for global programs, psycho-pedagogical support, the Talks by St. Paul's podcast, Dual Diploma program, university guidance, and performing arts. The core academic stages (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato) form the foundational educational product, while the supplementary programs extend the offering into summer programs, international experiences, support services, and career preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years (Educación Infantil) Early childhood education program for children from age 3 featuring English immersion and trilingual learning in English, Spanish, and Catalan, focusing on holistic development and foundational language acquisition.
• Primary Education (Educación Primaria) Primary school program (PRI1–PRI6) with continued trilingual education in English, Spanish, and Catalan, and introduction of French. Builds strong academic foundation, critical thinking, and international projects.
• Secondary Education (ESO) Compulsory secondary education program (ESO1–ESO4) preparing students for Bachillerato and international university access, with emphasis on academic rigor, international perspective, and personal development.
• Bachillerato Upper secondary education program (BTX1–BTX2) including the Bachillerato Artístico (Arts) track with subjects such as Sculpture, Drawing, Technical Drawing, History of Art, and Media Studies. Includes strong university placement support for global institutions including the Dual Diploma program.
• Summer School Three-week summer program for children ages 3–12 offering 100% English immersion with native teachers, sports, art, creativity activities, Virtual Reality experiences, and optional transport service. Pricing ranges from €134 (1 week) to €925 (3 weeks + kick-off).
• UK Summer Trip English immersion program at Ardingly College in Sussex, UK, for students PRI3–PRI6, accompanied by St. Paul's teachers, combining academic development, creativity, cultural discovery, and outdoor activities in a safe, structured boarding-school environment.
• School Canteen (Comedor Escolar) On-site dining service preparing over 850–900 daily menus with organic, eco-certified ingredients (Slow Food Catalunya KM0 recognition), own kitchen, special diet accommodations, and nutritional workshops. Operated by 4 cooks, 12 support staff, and 1 nutritionist.
• School Transport Bus service for students with optional routes published separately, providing daily transportation to and from the school campus.
• Extracurricular Activities After-school extracurricular activities including sports, choir, art, theater, music, robotics, math and computer science club, and babysitting service.
• International Office Department managing international programs, student exchanges, and global university placement support including partnerships with universities worldwide.
• Psycho-pedagogical Department (Gabinete Psicopedagógico) Support service for student emotional development, mental health awareness, and learning accompaniment across all educational stages.
• Dual Diploma Program International dual diploma program enabling students to obtain qualifications recognized in both Spain and the United States as part of the Global School initiative.
• University Guidance Program Personalized university counseling in partnership with Dukes Education for global university access, including preparation for Oxford, UCL, US universities, Trinity College Dublin, Swiss hospitality schools, and other elite institutions.
• Performing Arts Program Stage productions and theater program featuring annual performances including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Romeo & Juliet, with student involvement from Early Years through Secondary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% of Baccalaureate students pursue university education abroad
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Dukes EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dukes Education, a leading organization in guidance for access to global universities. Dukes provides personalized orientation for St. Paul's students including university selection, application strategies, and interview preparation. This partnership supports the school's international university placement track record.
• Fundació Privada PearsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint management partnership between Fundació Privada St. Paul's and Fundació Privada Pearson to operate St. Paul's School. Fundació Pearson handles specific activities including iPad project, non-sport extracurriculars, Summer School, school trips and international programs. Both foundations are non-profit with educational mission.
• Ardingly College, Sussex (UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious British boarding school hosting St. Paul's UK Summer Trip program for students PRI3 to PRI6. Located in Sussex, Ardingly College provides facilities for academic development, creativity, cultural discovery and outdoor activities in a safe, well-structured environment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton International School Barcelona: International school in Barcelona offering English-medium K-12 education with IB and dual diploma programs, competing in the same premium international education segment.
• ES International School Barcelona: Trilingual international school in Barcelona offering English/Spanish/Catalan education with IB curriculum, directly comparable trilingual positioning and family demographic.
• Deutsche Schule Barcelona: German international school in Barcelona providing bilingual German-Spanish education from Kindergarten through Baccalaureate, competing in the same premium international school market.
• Oak House School Barcelona: Private international school in Barcelona with bilingual English-Spanish curriculum from Infant through Baccalaureate, comparable size and target demographic to St. Paul's.
• British School of Barcelona (BSB): English-medium international school in Barcelona following British curriculum across Early Years through Sixth Form, directly competing with St. Paul's for the same international family segment.
• Lycée Français de Barcelona (Bon Soleil): French international school in Barcelona offering K-12 education with French national curriculum, competing for multilingual/international families in the same catchment area.
• Swiss School Barcelona: Multilingual K-12 school in Barcelona offering trilingual education (German, Spanish, English) with similar international curriculum positioning and Barcelona expat family target market.
• American School of Barcelona (ASB): Private international school in Barcelona offering K-12 education in English with American curriculum, serving similar expatriate and local families seeking international education in the same city.

Regional players

• Benjamin Franklin International School: American international school in Barcelona with IB curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12, comparable international education model and university placement focus to St. Paul's.
• Agora Sant Cugat International School: Trilingual international school near Barcelona (Sant Cugat) offering bilingual education with similar curriculum structure and target expat/local family demographic in the greater Barcelona area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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