St. Patrick's English School

100%

Pupils who have passed the University entrance exams in the last 7 years

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One digital device per pupil aged 7 or over

86%

Pupils who have been awarded the Certificate in Advanced English (C1)

14 trips and exchanges

to 4 countries over the course of the pupils’ education at St.Patrick’s

2.033m²

of green space

7.059m²

of sports facilities

9,24

Overall satisfaction of families at graduation

School Bus Service

from Irún, Errenteria, Oiartzun, Trintxerpe and Lasarte

Basque language overnight stays

for both Primary and Secondary pupils

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We embrace diversity

We’re not just an English school. We’re international.
St. Patrick’s attracts pupils from far and wide, a community in which people share ideas and experiences. Our time at St. Patrick’s is spent travelling, thinking, working and dreaming in a world in which the only limits are the ones we impose on ourselves.

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02.

Commitment to Excellence

Providing pupils with tools for the future.
That is our goal. Above and beyond the latest technologies, teaching methods and facilities, we promote excellence by encouraging new ways of thinking and acting. Most importantly, we encourage pupils not to settle for mediocrity. Because there’s always room to improve.

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03.

Working together

We are companions on this exciting journey, sharing our time, space and know-how.
Everyone should have a voice on this journey. That’s why we’re a cooperative. We believe in the strength of a community of parents, pupils, and teachers, each with our respective roles and responsibilities, working together to ensure a comprehensive and effective education.

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International teaching staff

from Ireland, the UK, the USA and beyond.

International outreach

Former pupils are now working in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Scandinavia, the USA, Dubai, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica and beyond.

Multicultural pupil body

from Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, the UK, Slovenia, the USA, Russia and beyond.

Exchange programmes

with Southampton and Liverpool in the UK, Libourne in France, and trips to Italy and different destinations in Spain.

7,4

Average performance by pupils in university entrance exams

Music school

13 instruments, 3 instrumental ensembles and rock bands

17 teams

including school and team sports

Fully-equipped auditorium

with seating for an audience of 240

‘Advanced technological maturity’

One of the first schools to be awarded this certification by the Basque Government

44%

of Baccalaureate pupils obtained a C2 (Proficiency) level in English.

“Education is too important to be left to third parties”

Laura Phillips
Mother of child in the class for 2-year-olds.

“I learn something new every day – from my pupils, my colleagues, our projects…”

Kyra Watkins
Teacher, 1st Cycle, Primary Ed.

“I know that these friends will always be part of my life”

Aimi Arrue
Pupil since 2001

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average satisfaction rate among teachers at St. Patrick’s

8,59

average satisfaction rate among families for relationship with teachers

8,40

average satisfaction rate among families for education in values

100%

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86%