If you are moving to Barcelona along with your kids, one of the main worries is probably finding international schools or American schools in Barcelona that fits your children’s needs. Since Barcelona is a city which hosts people from around the world you probably won’t have any trouble on what apparently seems a tedious process. Barcelona offers a wide variety of international schools, including specifically American schools.
To help you out on the searching process, here we share a list of the options you have, for you to consider before moving to Barcelona. Aside from the American School of Barcelona, which is probably the most known among the American schools in Barcelona, there are other options that might fit your expectations.
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American schools in Barcelona
American school of Barcelona
The American School of Barcelona was created in 1962 and is a private school for students from 3 to 18 years old. The education of the ASB gives the students access to American, Spanish and international universities. One of the things you need to take into account regarding this option is that the American School of Barcelona is not located in the center of the city. This school is actually located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, a nearby Barcelona village. You can visit their website to get more details about their philosophy, equipments and education programs: https://www.asbarcelona.com/
- Ages: 3-18 (Elementary school, Middle school and High school)
- Gender: Co-educational
- Curriculum: American, International Baccalaureate, Spanish.
Benjamin Franklin International School Barcelona
The Benjamin Franklin International School in Barcelona was founded in 1986 and it is located near the Sarrià-SantGervasi neighborhood. It also offers education services to students from 3 to 18 years old. Check their website to get detailed information: http://www.bfischool.org/
- Ages: 3-18 (Elementary school, Middle school and High school)
- Gender: Co-educational
- Curriculum: American, International Baccalaureate.
Barcelona High School
Barcelona High School is a specific American university prep academy in Barcelona, which is located in the center of the city. It offers two possibilities regarding learning programs: in-person classroom or online-only.
After graduating, students receive a diploma which allows them to access American and English instruction universities.
- Ages: 11-18 (Elementary school and High school)
- Gender: Co-educational
- Curriculum: American, International Baccalaureate, Spanish.
Barcelona High School is a specific American university prep academy in Barcelona, which is located in the center of the city. It offers two possibilities regarding learning programs: in-person classroom or online-only.
Gresol International-American school
This American school is located near Barcelona, in Terrassa, so it is a good option if you live around that area. It offers an American High School diploma, and by the time students get graduated they are trilingual.
- Ages: 3-18 (Early years, Elementary school, Middle school and High school)
- Gender: Co-educational
- Curriculum: American, International Baccalaureate.
ES International School
ES International School is also among the American schools in Barcelona. It was founded in 1999 and is located in a village near Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat.
- Ages: 3-18 (Early years, Elementary school, Middle school and High school)
- Gender: Co-educational
Other international schools in Barcelona: British schools
Besides American schools, there are other options of international schools in Barcelona. For instance, British schools that also use English as the vehicular language in class. Some of these English schools we are referring to are: Kensington School, the British School of Barcelona or St. Peter’s School.
