Fine
~€80 to 510/mo
voluntary contribution, Catalonia average around €178/mo, varies a lot by school
Best for: Families who want smaller classes or a religious/pedagogical ethos without paying full private tuition.
Type
Semi-private, state-funded, same preinscripció process as public
Language
Catalan as the main vehicular language
Curriculum
Catalan/Spanish national curriculum, often with a religious or pedagogical project
Admissions
Same preinscripció window as public school, separate application per centre
Cost
Officially free tuition; a 'voluntary' monthly fee is standard practice
✓Tuition itself is free, same as public
✓Often smaller classes or a specific pedagogical project than the nearest public school
✓Same admissions calendar as public, so no extra timeline to track
×The 'voluntary' fee is, in practice, expected at most schools
×Catalonia's concertada fees are the highest in Spain, some centres charge €300 to €500/mo
×Still Catalan-medium, same language consideration as public
From the Schools: public, concertada, and international comparison in Barcelona. Prices checked August 2026.