Private education project in Castellón

Private school · Castellón de la Plana

A private school in Castellón with its own educational project

At Colegio Internacional San Cristóbal, your child can start Nursery School at the age of 1 and finish the Baccalaureate or a vocational training programme at 18, and even go on to a higher-level vocational programme. From the age of 3, they follow the International Baccalaureate programmes, with support services included in the tuition fee.

Family traditionSince 1970 in Castellón

3 IB programmesPYP, MYP and Diploma Programme

Services includedIn the tuition fee

Since 1970

More than five decades of education in Castellón

  1. 1970

    Cristóbal Bellés Herrero and Consuelo Gimeno Gimeno found San Cristóbal in Castellón as a tutoring academy on Calle Tenerías.

  2. 1973

    A new six-storey building houses the first vocational training courses, in the administrative branch.

  3. 1978

    The Nursery opens in the Rafalafena area for 200 children, and vocational training in Early Childhood Education is added.

  4. 1990

    The San Cristóbal School of Tourism opens. Cristóbal, the founders’ son, joins the project, followed later by his brother Juan Carlos.

  5. 2003

    The educational complex on Calle San Jorge del Maestrazgo opens, with Primary, Secondary, Baccalaureate and new vocational programmes.

  6. 2017 · 2025

    IB Diploma Programme in 2017 and, in 2025, the PYP and MYP: an IB World School offering the full continuum.

Discover our history (in Spanish)

Why a private school

What a private school offers

San Cristóbal decides its own educational project and how it supports each student. These are some of the advantages:

01

Our own educational project

From the age of 3, we follow the International Baccalaureate programmes: the PYP in Early Years and Primary, the MYP in Secondary and the Diploma Programme in Baccalaureate, each integrating the official Valencian curriculum.

02

Continuity from 1 to 18

Each stage builds on the previous one: habits, routines and ways of learning evolve gradually and coherently, without disruption.

03

Multilingual project

Spanish, Valencian and English from the start, French in class, German as an extracurricular activity from Primary and preparation for Cambridge exams. More information in Languages.

04

Neurodidactics

Curiosity, emotion and experience: we teach with an understanding of how the brain learns at every age. More information in Neurodidactics.

05

Emotional education

Recognising, expressing and managing emotions is part of everyday life, from Nursery School to Baccalaureate. More information in Emotional education.

06

A family-run school

The school has been run since 1970 by the family that founded it. Families deal directly with the school’s management.

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Tuition fee

What the tuition fee includes

Support services that many schools charge for separately.

Included in the tuition fee

  • School psychologist
  • School counselling
  • Speech therapy: prevention and detection
  • Psycho-educational reports*
  • School nurse
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • Extra support classes*
  • Consumable school materials
  • General classroom costs
  • Family School
  • Learning and communication platform
  • Playroom care at Christmas, Magdalena and Easter

* In the designated years or when indicated by the academic management.

Optional services

Dining serviceOn-site kitchen · monthly or daily ticket
Morning playroom7:30 to 9:00 · free in Early Years (age 3)
Afternoon playroom17:00 to 19:00
School transportDepending on the route
Extracurricular activitiesDepending on the activity

How fees are paid

10monthly paymentsFrom September to June
1single paymentThe full year, with a discount

Sibling discounts: 10% for families with 2 children at the school, 20% for 3 and 50% for 4.

Fees

Fees by stage, enrolment and optional services.
The school also offers Academic Excellence Scholarships (in Spanish).

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Daily life

Timetable and services

Dining and playroom services help families organise their day around their needs.

StageSchool hours
Early Years (ages 3–5) and Primary9:00 to 13:00 and 14:45 to 17:00
Secondary and Baccalaureate8:30 to 15:15

Dining service with on-site kitchen

Meals prepared at the school itself, including at the Nursery School.

School transport

Routes around Castellón and the surrounding area.

Students at Colegio Internacional San Cristóbal
Diploma Programme

Results above the world average

Our students’ results in the Diploma Programme are above the IB world average, with small groups and a personal tutor for every student.

Considering a change of school for your child?

We know it is an important decision for the whole family. In Early Years, Primary and Secondary, students can join in any year, with a welcome process coordinated by their tutor and the Counselling Department so that they settle in confidently and at their own pace. In a personal visit, we will explain how it would work in your child’s case.

Information for families

Frequently asked questions

What does the tuition fee include?

School psychologist, counselling, speech therapy for prevention and detection, psycho-educational reports and extra support classes where applicable, school nurse, school insurance, consumable materials, general classroom costs, learning platform, Family School and playroom care at Christmas, Magdalena and Easter.

Where can I see the fees?

The fees for each school year are published on the Admissions page. The tuition fee depends on the stage and is paid in ten monthly instalments, from September to June, or for the full year with a discount. Our admissions team will answer any questions on +34 964 228 758.

Are there sibling discounts?

Yes: a 10% discount for families with 2 children at the school, 20% for 3 and 50% for 4. The discount applies to the youngest sibling’s monthly fee.

Are the dining service, playroom care and transport compulsory?

No. They are optional services. Dining and playroom care can be booked monthly or with a daily ticket, and morning playroom care is free in Early Years (age 3).

Can my child join part-way through a stage?

Yes. In Early Years, Primary and Secondary, students can join in any year, with an adaptation process coordinated by their tutors and the Counselling Department. The best option is to speak to our admissions team about your particular case.

Where is the school?

The Nursery School is at Calle Moncófar, 6, in an independent building. From second-cycle Early Years to Baccalaureate, classes are held at the main school, Calle San Jorge del Maestrazgo, 2. Both buildings are in Castellón de la Plana (12003).

Is a uniform compulsory?

Yes, from Early Years to the final year of Secondary (4.º ESO), both the everyday and the sports uniform. It can be purchased at the school’s uniform shop (in Spanish).

Come and visit the school

The best way to choose is to see the classrooms for yourself and talk to our teaching team. Book a guided visit or call us on +34 964 228 758.

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Nursery School

Ages 1–3 · Calle Moncófar, 6 · 12003 Castellón de la Plana · View on Google Maps

Main school

From age 3 · Calle San Jorge del Maestrazgo, 2 · 12003 Castellón de la Plana · View on Google Maps

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