Schools in Girona

From Guide to Girona

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.

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

Education Stages in Catalonia

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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

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

Or vocational training (formació professional - FP)

  • Alternative to Batxillerat for professional qualifications

Enrolling your child in school

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
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

Semi-private (Concertades) Primary Schools

  • 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

  • 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

Public Secondary Schools

  • 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)[1]

  • 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

  • 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

  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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