Good to know
Good to Know
- Andorra has only two fee-paying international/private schools in total: the British College of Andorra (British curriculum + IB Diploma, based in Andorra la Vella itself) and Agora Andorra International School (IB + Spanish/American dual-diploma route, located in the neighboring parish of La Massana, a short drive away).
- If you don't need instruction in English, Andorra's free public system is genuinely multilingual by design — most children graduate fluent in Catalan, Spanish, French, and often English regardless of which of the three public systems they attend.
- Places at both international schools are limited, especially in upper grades — it's worth applying 6–12 months ahead of your intended start date.
- Tuition figures for both international schools vary noticeably between sources (school websites vs. comparison databases), so treat published ranges as approximate and always confirm current figures directly with the school before budgeting.
- If you're relying on homeschooling as your education plan, do not assume it's a fallback option in Andorra — most current sources say it isn't legally permitted for children aged 6–16, so confirm directly with the Ministry of Education before finalizing a move.
- For the private international/bilingual schools, contacting the school 6–12 months ahead of your intended start date is the realistic timeline if you want a specific year group, especially in upper grades.
- School enrollment and residency paperwork are interlinked in Andorra — you'll typically need a letter confirming school enrollment for your residency application, and vaccination documentation from an Andorra-registered paediatrician for school enrollment, so plan both processes together rather than sequentially.
- Public (free) school places are usually straightforward to secure once residency is underway since they're allocated by parish/catchment rather than competitively — the private international schools are where genuine waitlist risk exists.
International Private Schools
The British College of Andorra (BCA)
- Boarding
- No boarding facilities or host-family arrangements.
- Location
- Ctra. de la Comella, AD500 Andorra la Vella — on a hillside above the capital
- Ages Served
- 3 to 17/18 (Early Years through Year 13)
- Curricula Offered
- EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), British National Curriculum, IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme (BCA is an authorized IB World School).
- Proximity To Center
- Approx. 10 minutes from Andorra la Vella city centre
- Language Of Instruction
- English, with specialist subject teaching in Spanish, Catalan and French, and EAL support for non-native English speakers.
- Ownership Notes
- Owned by British College Overseas SL; joined the Forfar Education group in 2025.
Tuition Fees
- Admission Fee
- €2,860
- Sample Annual Tuition Nursery Age3
- €9,360
- Sample Annual Tuition Reception Age4
- €9,880
- Annual Reenrollment Matriculation Fee
- €686
Overall Annual Tuition Range All Grades
- Amount USD Low
- 8825
- Currency Local
- EUR
- Amount USD High
- 31610
- Amount Local Low
- 7720
- Amount Local High
- 27650
- Notes
- Range widens significantly at senior/IB Diploma years; figure aggregated from a school-comparison database rather than BCA's own published fee schedule for every grade
Agora Andorra International School
- Founded
- 1999 (Andorra's first private school; rebranded as Agora Andorra International School in 2017).
- Boarding
- Yes — boarding house accommodating up to 50 students.
- Location
- L'Aldosa, La Massana — a neighboring parish adjacent to Andorra la Vella
- Ages Served
- Age 1/2 up to 18 (nursery through pre-university), plus a small boarding house for up to 50 students
- Curricula Offered
- International Baccalaureate (authorized for the Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme), with an international Dual Diploma route combining the Spanish Bachillerato and an American High School Diploma; SAT preparation is also offered.
- Proximity To Center
- Roughly a 10–15 minute drive from Andorra la Vella centre — just outside the strict 10-minute radius but the only other international-school option in the country and commonly used by families based in the capital
- Language Of Instruction
- Bilingual/multilingual — primarily English and Spanish, with Catalan and French also taught given the school's four-language curriculum.
Tuition Fees
Annual Tuition Range
- Amount USD Low
- 6915
- Currency Local
- EUR
- Amount USD High
- 15265
- Amount Local Low
- 6050
- Amount Local High
- 13350
- Notes
- Sources vary: other aggregator listings for the same school show ranges of roughly EUR 9,360–14,970 and EUR 11,500–13,620, so treat as an approximate band rather than a fixed figure
Notable Public Bilingual Multilingual Schools
- Tuition
- Free for resident children ages 6–16 (compulsory schooling); these are not fee-paying international schools.
- Context
- Andorra uniquely runs three parallel, free public school systems (Andorran, French, and Spanish), all of which are inherently multilingual (typically teaching in Catalan, Spanish, French and English to varying degrees) and open to resident expat children at no cost — a relevant lower-cost alternative to the two fee-paying international schools above.
Named Schools Andorra La Vella Area
Escola Andorrana De Batxillerat
- System
- Andorran system (public, free)
- Notes
- One of only four institutions in the country offering the Baccalaureate-level (Batxillerat) qualification; primary language of instruction is Catalan, with French, Spanish and English also taught.
Lycée Français Comte De Foix
- System
- French system (public, free, part of the Montpellier Academy)
- Notes
- Leads to the French Baccalauréat, taught primarily in French with Catalan and English also on the curriculum.
Maria Moliner School
- System
- Spanish system (public, subsidized by the Spanish government, secular)
- Notes
- Bilingual Spanish/Catalan focus with strong English and French teaching.
Sant Ermengol
- System
- Spanish system (Catholic, locally funded)
- Notes
- Leads to the Spanish Bachillerato; one of four schools nationally offering the Baccalaureate track.
Enrollment And Homeschooling
Homeschooling Legality
- Status
- illegal
- Summary
- The clear majority of sources, including expat-relocation guides that specialize in Andorran residency and schooling, state that home-schooling and online schooling are not permitted in Andorra: every resident child must attend an accredited school from ages 6 to 16, and families who don't want to enroll locally must arrange schooling in another country entirely.
- Compulsory Schooling Ages
- Education is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16 (some sources state age 5 to 16), and the legal framework governing education sits under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
- Conflicting Claim Note
- A small number of general expat-guide sites claim homeschooling is legal in Andorra with Ministry approval, but this is contradicted by more numerous and more Andorra-specific relocation/immigration sources, so nomad families should not rely on the 'legal with approval' claim without confirming directly with the Ministry of Education before committing to a homeschooling plan.
Homeschooling Community Or Coop
- Found Locally
- No
- Note
- No genuinely documented, Andorra-based homeschooling co-op, support group, or in-person community was found. General references online mention 'online forums and social media groups' for homeschooling families in Andorra, but explicitly note there are no specific homeschooling groups or associations based in Andorra itself. Given that homeschooling is not permitted for compulsory-schooling-age children under the mainstream reading of Andorran law, a local in-person homeschool community is unlikely to exist at meaningful scale.
International Bilingual School Enrollment
- Overview
- Andorra la Vella has two fee-paying private options relevant to English-speaking nomad families: the British College of Andorra (BCA, located in Andorra la Vella itself) and Agora International School Andorra (located just outside the capital in La Massana/Aldosa). Both operate independently of the residency-linked public system, so foreign families do not need Andorran residency finalized before applying, though residency is required to actually live and enroll long-term.
- Process Summary
- A typical sequence is: shortlist schools based on language/curriculum fit and commute (often within 1–3 days once priorities are set), contact the school directly to check space and request the enrollment pack, submit the paperwork above, and — for public schools — coordinate with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, since placement is generally tied to a family's parish of residence. For private schools there is no residency requirement for the child to enroll, though the family's own residency status will still typically need to be in progress.
- How Far In Advance To Apply
- For the private international schools, families should make contact as early as possible — places can be scarce, especially in higher year groups, and sources recommend reaching out roughly six to twelve months before the intended start date.
- Public System Note
- By contrast, the three free public systems (Andorran, French, Spanish) allocate places mainly by age and catchment/parish of residence rather than competitive admissions, so state schools allocate places based on age and catchment area rather than competitive criteria, and waiting lists are uncommon — though schools in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany can attract greater demand than in outlying parishes.
Required Documents
- Child and parent government ID / passports
- Current school records (reports and any relevant references) from the previous school
- Vaccination/health documentation — vaccinations are mandatory for enrollment, and a letter from a paediatrician (in practice, one registered in Andorra) confirming vaccination status is typically required
- Proof of local address once housing is arranged
- A letter confirming enrollment in an educational establishment is also required for the family's own residency application/renewal, so school enrollment and residency paperwork are interlinked
- For single-parent applicants, proof of custody (via notary, court order, or certificate, apostilled/legalized) may be required
Fees Example Private International School
- Monthly Tuition
- €670
- One Off Enrollment Fee
- €750
- Note
- Figures are commonly cited for an English-medium international/bilingual school in the Andorra la Vella/La Massana area; optional extras (meals, transport) are billed separately. Always confirm current fees directly with the school, as these figures come from expat-guide sources rather than the school's own current fee schedule.
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