International Schools in Barcelona
There are 41 international schools in Barcelona and the surrounding areas, with a good mix of British schools, American schools, IB schools, French and German. Annual fees range from as little as €4,000 all the way up to almost €26,000 for the most exclusive American schools.
About Barcelona
Apart from having one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Barcelona has so much to offer for expat families that move to Spain. Sitting right next to the Mediterranean it offers the kind of lifestyle that people living and working in more northern latitudes could only dream of. Summer by the sea, winter in the mountains only two hours away and historically important architecture in all directions. Access to all types of sports such as golf, padel, football 12 months of the year. What's not to like ?
Language Considerations
Language in and around Catalonia can be slightly complicated - Castellano is the accepted language across Spain and in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. However, Spain is more complicated than you would imagine before you live here! Regions around Spain have their own languages with around 8 other languages spoken in total. For those regions, they represent the uniqueness of the people there and their differences from the Spain of Madrid. Catalonia is no different where Catalan is the official language taught in schools; this can make life much more complicated for expats who may not see Catalan as a language that would benefit their children in the same way Castellano would. The reality is that something like 440 million people speak Castellano versus 10 million for Catalan.
Location of International Schools in Barcelona
International schools in and around Barcelona offer an alternative where children can be taught in English, French and German . The majority of schools are located close to Barcelona but some of the best known schools such as The British College of Gava, The British School of Barcelona or The Olive Tree School can be found in areas such as Castelldefels and Sitges just south of Barcelona.