St. Patrick's English School is a state-subsidised cooperative school in San Sebastián (Donostia), Spain, founded in 1976. The trilingual school teaches in English, Spanish, and Basque (Euskera), with 86% of students achieving the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1) and 44% of Bachillerato students reaching C2 Proficiency level. The school achieves a 100% pass rate in university entrance examinations (Selectividad) over seven consecutive years, with an average score of 7.4. It has been ranked among Spain's top 100 schools, with family satisfaction rated 9.24/10. The school fields 17 sports teams, operates a music school teaching 13 instruments, and organises 14 international exchanges across four countries during a student's school career.
Location
The school is at Calle Lanberri, 25, in the Aiete neighbourhood of Donostia-San Sebastián, in the Basque Country of northern Spain. San Sebastián is a coastal city near the French border with its own airport and rail connections.
Stages
Four stages: Early Childhood (Infantil), Primary (Primaria), Secondary (Secundaria/ESO), and Upper Secondary (Bachillerato). This covers the full Spanish educational pathway from age 3 to 18.
Type
St. Patrick's is a Concertado (state-subsidised) cooperative school, meaning it receives public funding while operating as a cooperative with family, student, and staff involvement in governance.
Country affiliation
A Spanish school with strong English and international connections. Teaching staff come from Ireland, the UK, and the USA. 14 international exchanges across 4 countries.
Bus service
Bus service operates from Irún, Errenteria, Oiartzun, Trintxerpe, and Lasarte.
Governance and Ownership
St. Patrick's operates as a cooperative with family, student, and staff participation in governance. As a Concertado school, it receives state subsidy while maintaining independent management.
Curriculum
The school follows the Spanish educational curriculum in a trilingual format. 86% of students achieve the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1), and 44% of Bachillerato students reach C2 Proficiency. Digital devices are provided to students from age 7, making it one of the first Basque Government-certified technology centres.
Exam Results
100% pass rate in the Selectividad (university entrance exam) for seven consecutive years, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10.
Higher Education Progression
100% Selectividad pass rate ensures all graduates can access university education. The average score of 7.4 provides competitive access to degree programmes.
Mental Wellbeing
Family satisfaction is rated 9.24/10. Staff satisfaction is 9/10. Values education satisfaction is rated 8.40/10 by families.
Admissions
1. Contact the school at +34 943 215 997. 2. The school is a Concertado (state-subsidised) cooperative. 3. Open to students from Early Childhood through Bachillerato.
