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There are 46 schools in Girona. For a list of schools in Girona, see https://web.girona.cat/educacio/centres


Nurseries and schools in Girona mostly speak Catalan or Spanish. Children under 7 pick up languages really quickly just by being around them. Immersion helps them learn fast and they usually start speaking and understanding Catalan within six months. You don’t need a bilingual or English-speaking nursery.
 
==School system overview==
Schools in Spain are either:
*public (free)
*semi-private ("concertada") (you pay a small fee), or  
*private (you pay a large fee).


School is mandatory between the ages of 6 and 16.  
School is mandatory between the ages of 6 and 16.  
*Primary education is from ages 6 to 12
*Primary education is from ages 6 to 12
*Secondary education (ESO) is from ages 12 to 16
*Secondary education (ESO, or Educació Secundària Obligatòria) is from ages 12 to 16


== Education Stages in Catalonia ==
Nurseries and schools in Girona mostly speak Catalan or Spanish. Children under 7 pick up languages really quickly just by being around them. Immersion helps them learn fast and they usually start speaking and understanding Catalan within six months. You don’t need a bilingual or English-speaking nursery.


=== Pre-school (''Llar d'infants'' / ''Escola bressol'') ===
=== Education Stages in Catalonia ===
* '''P0''' – Age '''0–1'''
* '''P1''' – Age '''1–2'''
* '''P2''' – Age '''2–3'''
* '''P3''' – Age '''3–4'''
* '''P4''' – Age '''4–5'''
* '''P5''' – Age '''5–6'''


=== Primary Education (''Educació Primària'') ===
==== Pre-school (''Llar d'infants'' / ''Escola bressol'') ====
* '''1r (Primer)''' – Age '''6–7'''
* P0 – Age 0–1
* '''2n (Segon)''' – Age '''7–8'''
* P1 – Age 1–2
* '''3r (Tercer)''' – Age '''8–9'''
* P2 – Age 2–3
* '''4t (Quart)''' – Age '''9–10'''
* P3 – Age 3–4
* '''5è (Cinquè)''' – Age '''10–11'''
* P4 – Age 4–5
* '''6è (Sisè)''' – Age '''11–12'''
* P5 – Age 5–6


=== Secondary Education (''ESO – Educació Secundària Obligatòria'') ===
==== Primary education (''Educació Primària'') ====
* '''1r d’ESO''' – Age '''12–13'''
* 1r (Primer) – Age 6–7
* '''2n d’ESO''' – Age '''13–14'''
* 2n (Segon) – Age 7–8
* '''3r d’ESO''' – Age '''14–15'''
* 3r (Tercer) – Age 8–9
* '''4t d’ESO''' – Age '''15–16'''
* 4t (Quart) – Age 9–10
* 5è (Cinquè) – Age 10–11
* 6è (Sisè) – Age 11–12


=== Post-Compulsory Education ===
==== Secondary education (''ESO – Educació Secundària Obligatòria'') ====
* 1r d’ESO – Age 12–13
* 2n d’ESO – Age 13–14
* 3r d’ESO – Age 14–15
* 4t d’ESO – Age 15–16


==== Batxillerat (Optional, similar to A-Levels or High School) ====
==== Batxillerat (Optional, similar to A-Levels or high school) ====
* '''1r de Batxillerat''' – Age '''16–17'''
* 1r de Batxillerat – Age 16–17
* '''2n de Batxillerat''' – Age '''17–18'''
* 2n de Batxillerat – Age 17–18


==== Or Vocational Training (''Formació Professional - FP'') ====
==== Or vocational training (''formació professional - FP'') ====
* Alternative to Batxillerat for professional qualifications
* Alternative to Batxillerat for professional qualifications


==Schools in Girona==
==Enrolling your child in school==
In Girona, schools are either public (free), semi-private ("concertada") (you pay a small fee), or private (you pay a large fee).
 
== Nurseries in Girona ==
 
=== Public Nurseries ===
 
'''Managed by the Ajuntament (Town Council):'''
* '''Escola bressol Baldufa''', C. Josep M. Prat, 12-14, 17007
* '''Escola bressol Cavall Fort''', C. de Pruner, 1, 17004
* '''Escola bressol El Pont''', C. del Portlligat, 9, 17007
* '''Escola bressol El Tren''', C. d’Empúries, 45, 17005
* '''Escola bressol Garbí''', C. de Joaquim Riera i Bertran, 20, 17003
* '''Escola bressol L'Olivera''', C. d’Àngel Serradell i Pérez, 8, 17003
* '''Escola bressol La Devesa''', Ptge. dels Massaguer, 9, 17001
[[File:2025-03-28 09-15-31 escola-bressol-la-devesa.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Escola Bressol La Devesa]]
 
'''Managed by the Generalitat (Catalan Government):'''
* '''Llar d'infants Sant Ramon Nonat''', C. de Montjuïc s/n, 17007 (Barri: Montjuïc / Barri Vell)
* '''Llar d'infants El Tarlà''', C. Sant Sebastià, 45, 17005 (Barri: Can Gibert del Pla / Santa Eugènia)
 
=== Private Nurseries ===
* '''Baby’s Kingdom''', C. Universitat de Montpeller, 3, 17003
* '''Escola Bell-Lloc del Pla''', C. de Can Pau Birol, 2-6, 17005
* '''Escola bressol Castells i Cavallers''', C. Josep Morató i Grau, 4, 17004
* '''Escola bressol Cel Blau''', C. Castell de Requesens, 11-13 Baixos, 17003
* '''Escola bressol l'Arc de Sant Martí''', C. Sant Miquel, 20 Baixos, 17003
* '''Escola bressol l'Esquirol''', C. Mare de Déu del Mont, 22, 17005
* '''Escola bressol l'Estel''', C. Orient, 10, 17006
* '''Escola bressol Mimz''', C. Bisbe Lorenzana, 19, 17002
* '''Escola bressol Ninots''', C. Caldes de Montbui, 81-83, 17003
* '''Escola Les Alzines''', Camí Vell de Fornells, 2 (La Creu de Palau), 17003
* '''Escola Montessori Palau''', C. Camí Vell de Fornells, 33, 17003
* '''La Caseta dels Infants - Maristes''', C. Bernat Boades, 39, 17005
* '''Montjuïc Girona International School''', C. Bellpuig, 8-10, 17007
 
== Primary Schools in Girona ==
 
=== Public Primary Schools ===
* '''Escola Àgora''', Pg. Ramon Berenguer II 4, 17005
* '''Escola Annexa Joan Puigbert''', C. Isabel la Catòlica 24-26, 17004
* '''Escola Balandrau''', Ctra. Taialà 2, 17007
* '''Escola Carme Auguet''', C. Port Lligat, 17007
* '''Escola Cassià Costal''', C. Cassià Costal 1, 17005
* '''Escola Domeny''', C. Roberto Bolaño 2, 17007
* '''Escola Eiximenis''', C. Eiximenis 7, 17001
* '''Escola El Bosc de la Pabordia''', C. Riera de Mus 19 B, 17003
* '''Escola Font de la Pólvora''', Avda. Font de la Pòlvora 4, 17004
* '''Escola Joan Bruguera''', Av. Jaume I 24, 17001
* '''Escola Josep Dalmau Carles''', C. Taga 1, 17006
* '''Escola Marta Mata''', C. Joaquim Riera Bertran 18, 17003
* '''Escola Migdia''', C. Sant Agustí 37, 17003
* '''Escola Montfalgars''', C. Montfalgars 4, 17006
* '''Escola Montjuïc''', Pujada de Montjuïc 1, 17007
* '''Escola Pericot''', C. Andreu Tuyet i Santamaria 35, 17003
* '''Escola Pla de Girona''', Av. Lluís Pericot 16-18, 17003
* '''Escola Santa Eugènia''', C. Mare de Déu de la Salut 30, 17005
* '''Escola Taialà''', Ctra. de Taialà 75, 17007
* '''Escola Verd''', C. Joan Maragall 32, 17002
* '''Escola Vila-roja''', Grup Vila-roja 180, 17004


===Public schools===
=== Semi-private (Concertades) Primary Schools ===
*Escola Verd, ages 3-11. Public school.
* '''Escola Dr. Masmitjà''', C. Joan Maragall 56, 17002
* '''Escola FEDAC-Pont Major''', C. Pont Major 21, 17007
* '''Escola Maristes Girona''', Av. Josep Tarradellas i Joan 5-7, 17006
* '''Escola Sagrada Família''', Ctra. Sant Feliu 40, 17004


===Semi-private schools===
=== Private Primary Schools ===
*La Vedruna. Ages 3-18.
* '''Escola Montessori Palau''', C. Camí Vell de Fornells 33, 17003. A private Catalan-speaking school on the outskirts of Girona. Ages 0-18. Costs around €1,000 a month.
*Escola Dr. Masmitjà. Semi-private
* '''Montjuïc Girona International School''', C. Bellpuig 8-10, 17007. English-speaking school.
* '''Sant George's School''', C. Josep Pla 4, 17458 Fornells de la Selva. English-speaking school.


===Private schools===
== Secondary Schools in Girona ==
*Montessori Palau Girona. A private school on the outskirts of Girona. Ages 0-18. Costs around €1,000 a month.
*Montjuic International School


==Nurseries in Girona==
=== Public Secondary Schools ===
*Escola Bressol La Devesa
* '''Institut Carles Rahola i Llorens''', C. Joan Miró i Ferrà 10, 17007
* '''Institut Ermessenda de Girona (Cartanyà)''', C. Antic Roca 38, 17003
* '''Institut Ermessenda de Girona (Can Prunell)''', C. Can Prunell 36-38, 17003
* '''Institut Jaume Vicens Vives''', C. Isabel la Catòlica 17, 17004
* '''Institut Montilivi''', Av. Montilivi 125, 17003
* '''Institut Narcís Xifra i Masmitjà''', Pg. Sant Joan Bosco 1, 17007
* '''Institut Santa Eugènia''', C. Enric Marquès i Ribalta 3, 17006
* '''Institut Santiago Sobrequés i Vidal''', C. Joan Reglà 2-4, 17003
 
=== Semi-private (Concertades) Secondary Schools ===
* '''Escola La Salle Girona''', C. Sant J.bta la Salle 12, 17002
* '''Escola Maristes Girona''', Av. Josep Tarradellas i Joan 5-7, 17006
 
=== Semi-private (Concertades) Primary & Secondary Schools ===
* '''Escola Les Alzines''', Camí Vell de Fornells 2, 17003. Used to be a girl's school, now mixed. But still has far more girls than boys.
* '''Escola Bell-Lloc del Pla''', C. de Can Pau Birol 2-6, 17005. Used to be a boy's school, now mixed. But still has far more girls than boys.
* '''Escola FEDAC-Sant Narcís''', C. Pare Coll 1-3, 17005
* '''Escola Vedruna Girona''', Ctra. Barcelona 21, 17002
 
=== Private Secondary Schools ===
* '''Escola Montessori Palau''', C. Camí Vell de Fornells 33, 17003
* '''Montjuïc Girona International School''', C. Bellpuig 8-10, 17007
* '''Sant George's School''', C. Josep Pla 4, 17458 Fornells de la Selva
 
== Special Education Schools ==
 
=== Public ===
* '''CEE Font de l'Abella''', Av. Montilivi 100, 17003 Girona
 
=== Semi-private (concertada)<ref>In a conversation with a teacher (Ivan) at Joncs on 4 May 2025, he said it's a concertada school</ref> ===
* '''Els Joncs''', Ptge. dels Massaguer 9, 17001. A semi-private school for children with special needs. Has 88 students between 3 and 18 years old.<ref>https://www.elsjoncs.es/lescola/</ref>


[[File:2025-03-28 09-15-31 escola-bressol-la-devesa.JPG|400px|thumb|center|Escola Bressol La Devesa]]
==After-school activities==
==After-school activities==
*Innova’t is a robotics place for kids. If you are looking for science and engineering for kids, this is the closest you will get
*Innova’t is a robotics place for kids. If you are looking for science and engineering for kids, this is the closest you will get.
*Codelearn Girona is a coding school for children
 
Also, every school has its own program of extracurricular activities. These programs can change from year to year depending on demand.
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 02:26, 14 May 2025

There are 46 schools in Girona. For a list of schools in Girona, see https://web.girona.cat/educacio/centres


School system overview[edit]

Schools in Spain are either:

  • public (free)
  • semi-private ("concertada") (you pay a small fee), or
  • private (you pay a large fee).

School is mandatory between the ages of 6 and 16.

  • Primary education is from ages 6 to 12
  • Secondary education (ESO, or Educació Secundària Obligatòria) is from ages 12 to 16

Nurseries and schools in Girona mostly speak Catalan or Spanish. Children under 7 pick up languages really quickly just by being around them. Immersion helps them learn fast and they usually start speaking and understanding Catalan within six months. You don’t need a bilingual or English-speaking nursery.

Education Stages in Catalonia[edit]

Pre-school (Llar d'infants / Escola bressol)[edit]

  • P0 – Age 0–1
  • P1 – Age 1–2
  • P2 – Age 2–3
  • P3 – Age 3–4
  • P4 – Age 4–5
  • P5 – Age 5–6

Primary education (Educació Primària)[edit]

  • 1r (Primer) – Age 6–7
  • 2n (Segon) – Age 7–8
  • 3r (Tercer) – Age 8–9
  • 4t (Quart) – Age 9–10
  • 5è (Cinquè) – Age 10–11
  • 6è (Sisè) – Age 11–12

Secondary education (ESO – Educació Secundària Obligatòria)[edit]

  • 1r d’ESO – Age 12–13
  • 2n d’ESO – Age 13–14
  • 3r d’ESO – Age 14–15
  • 4t d’ESO – Age 15–16

Batxillerat (Optional, similar to A-Levels or high school)[edit]

  • 1r de Batxillerat – Age 16–17
  • 2n de Batxillerat – Age 17–18

Or vocational training (formació professional - FP)[edit]

  • Alternative to Batxillerat for professional qualifications

Enrolling your child in school[edit]

Nurseries in Girona[edit]

Public Nurseries[edit]

Managed by the Ajuntament (Town Council):

  • Escola bressol Baldufa, C. Josep M. Prat, 12-14, 17007
  • Escola bressol Cavall Fort, C. de Pruner, 1, 17004
  • Escola bressol El Pont, C. del Portlligat, 9, 17007
  • Escola bressol El Tren, C. d’Empúries, 45, 17005
  • Escola bressol Garbí, C. de Joaquim Riera i Bertran, 20, 17003
  • Escola bressol L'Olivera, C. d’Àngel Serradell i Pérez, 8, 17003
  • Escola bressol La Devesa, Ptge. dels Massaguer, 9, 17001
Escola Bressol La Devesa

Managed by the Generalitat (Catalan Government):

  • Llar d'infants Sant Ramon Nonat, C. de Montjuïc s/n, 17007 (Barri: Montjuïc / Barri Vell)
  • Llar d'infants El Tarlà, C. Sant Sebastià, 45, 17005 (Barri: Can Gibert del Pla / Santa Eugènia)

Private Nurseries[edit]

  • Baby’s Kingdom, C. Universitat de Montpeller, 3, 17003
  • Escola Bell-Lloc del Pla, C. de Can Pau Birol, 2-6, 17005
  • Escola bressol Castells i Cavallers, C. Josep Morató i Grau, 4, 17004
  • Escola bressol Cel Blau, C. Castell de Requesens, 11-13 Baixos, 17003
  • Escola bressol l'Arc de Sant Martí, C. Sant Miquel, 20 Baixos, 17003
  • Escola bressol l'Esquirol, C. Mare de Déu del Mont, 22, 17005
  • Escola bressol l'Estel, C. Orient, 10, 17006
  • Escola bressol Mimz, C. Bisbe Lorenzana, 19, 17002
  • Escola bressol Ninots, C. Caldes de Montbui, 81-83, 17003
  • Escola Les Alzines, Camí Vell de Fornells, 2 (La Creu de Palau), 17003
  • Escola Montessori Palau, C. Camí Vell de Fornells, 33, 17003
  • La Caseta dels Infants - Maristes, C. Bernat Boades, 39, 17005
  • Montjuïc Girona International School, C. Bellpuig, 8-10, 17007

Primary Schools in Girona[edit]

Public Primary Schools[edit]

  • Escola Àgora, Pg. Ramon Berenguer II 4, 17005
  • Escola Annexa Joan Puigbert, C. Isabel la Catòlica 24-26, 17004
  • Escola Balandrau, Ctra. Taialà 2, 17007
  • Escola Carme Auguet, C. Port Lligat, 17007
  • Escola Cassià Costal, C. Cassià Costal 1, 17005
  • Escola Domeny, C. Roberto Bolaño 2, 17007
  • Escola Eiximenis, C. Eiximenis 7, 17001
  • Escola El Bosc de la Pabordia, C. Riera de Mus 19 B, 17003
  • Escola Font de la Pólvora, Avda. Font de la Pòlvora 4, 17004
  • Escola Joan Bruguera, Av. Jaume I 24, 17001
  • Escola Josep Dalmau Carles, C. Taga 1, 17006
  • Escola Marta Mata, C. Joaquim Riera Bertran 18, 17003
  • Escola Migdia, C. Sant Agustí 37, 17003
  • Escola Montfalgars, C. Montfalgars 4, 17006
  • Escola Montjuïc, Pujada de Montjuïc 1, 17007
  • Escola Pericot, C. Andreu Tuyet i Santamaria 35, 17003
  • Escola Pla de Girona, Av. Lluís Pericot 16-18, 17003
  • Escola Santa Eugènia, C. Mare de Déu de la Salut 30, 17005
  • Escola Taialà, Ctra. de Taialà 75, 17007
  • Escola Verd, C. Joan Maragall 32, 17002
  • Escola Vila-roja, Grup Vila-roja 180, 17004

Semi-private (Concertades) Primary Schools[edit]

  • Escola Dr. Masmitjà, C. Joan Maragall 56, 17002
  • Escola FEDAC-Pont Major, C. Pont Major 21, 17007
  • Escola Maristes Girona, Av. Josep Tarradellas i Joan 5-7, 17006
  • Escola Sagrada Família, Ctra. Sant Feliu 40, 17004

Private Primary Schools[edit]

  • Escola Montessori Palau, C. Camí Vell de Fornells 33, 17003. A private Catalan-speaking school on the outskirts of Girona. Ages 0-18. Costs around €1,000 a month.
  • Montjuïc Girona International School, C. Bellpuig 8-10, 17007. English-speaking school.
  • Sant George's School, C. Josep Pla 4, 17458 Fornells de la Selva. English-speaking school.

Secondary Schools in Girona[edit]

Public Secondary Schools[edit]

  • Institut Carles Rahola i Llorens, C. Joan Miró i Ferrà 10, 17007
  • Institut Ermessenda de Girona (Cartanyà), C. Antic Roca 38, 17003
  • Institut Ermessenda de Girona (Can Prunell), C. Can Prunell 36-38, 17003
  • Institut Jaume Vicens Vives, C. Isabel la Catòlica 17, 17004
  • Institut Montilivi, Av. Montilivi 125, 17003
  • Institut Narcís Xifra i Masmitjà, Pg. Sant Joan Bosco 1, 17007
  • Institut Santa Eugènia, C. Enric Marquès i Ribalta 3, 17006
  • Institut Santiago Sobrequés i Vidal, C. Joan Reglà 2-4, 17003

Semi-private (Concertades) Secondary Schools[edit]

  • Escola La Salle Girona, C. Sant J.bta la Salle 12, 17002
  • Escola Maristes Girona, Av. Josep Tarradellas i Joan 5-7, 17006

Semi-private (Concertades) Primary & Secondary Schools[edit]

  • Escola Les Alzines, Camí Vell de Fornells 2, 17003. Used to be a girl's school, now mixed. But still has far more girls than boys.
  • Escola Bell-Lloc del Pla, C. de Can Pau Birol 2-6, 17005. Used to be a boy's school, now mixed. But still has far more girls than boys.
  • Escola FEDAC-Sant Narcís, C. Pare Coll 1-3, 17005
  • Escola Vedruna Girona, Ctra. Barcelona 21, 17002

Private Secondary Schools[edit]

  • Escola Montessori Palau, C. Camí Vell de Fornells 33, 17003
  • Montjuïc Girona International School, C. Bellpuig 8-10, 17007
  • Sant George's School, C. Josep Pla 4, 17458 Fornells de la Selva

Special Education Schools[edit]

Public[edit]

  • CEE Font de l'Abella, Av. Montilivi 100, 17003 Girona

Semi-private (concertada)[1][edit]

  • Els Joncs, Ptge. dels Massaguer 9, 17001. A semi-private school for children with special needs. Has 88 students between 3 and 18 years old.[2]

After-school activities[edit]

  • Innova’t is a robotics place for kids. If you are looking for science and engineering for kids, this is the closest you will get.
  • Codelearn Girona is a coding school for children

Also, every school has its own program of extracurricular activities. These programs can change from year to year depending on demand.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ In a conversation with a teacher (Ivan) at Joncs on 4 May 2025, he said it's a concertada school
  2. ↑ https://www.elsjoncs.es/lescola/
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