Top 20 Best International Schools Barcelona, Spain

Benjamin Franklin International School offers a differentiated American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12. With near 700 students, BFIS is a truly international school in Barcelona with more than 50 different nationalities.

Instruction at BFIS is entirely in English, with language courses offered in Spanish, Catalan and French. Benjamin Franklin International School is a private, non-for-profit school located in the beautiful Sarrià-Sant Gervasi neighborhood, with many public transportation options nearby. Excellent International Baccalaureate Diploma Program results and university acceptances from some of the most prestigious colleges in the world.

St. Peter's School Barcelona is the only school in Barcelona with the IB Continuum taught in English. We offer the three International Baccalaureate programmes: Early and Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme. Is the only school with a Science Lab for Early Years, the first centre that has introduced subjects such as blockchain, nanoscience, neuroscience and artificial intelligence in their curriculum. St. Peter’s has a strong focus on Science, Technology, Critical Thinking and Change Making. St. Peter’s has been ranked as the best school in Spain by the prestigious magazine Forbes.

Not only do they give the children the academic excellence they need to enter the most prestigious universities around the world, but also, they encourage them to become well-informed, independent and open-minded individuals, ready to study, work or live wherever they wish.

Oak House School Barcelona is a private, co-educational school, situated in Sarrià, in the north of Barcelona. The school is a Non-Profit Foundation with a Board of Governors. The Board is comprised of seven parents, elected through the Parents’ Association. The Oak House School teaching staff is composed of 106 educators (teachers and teaching assistants) and has a low turnover rate (2% per year in the previous two years). The average tenure is 11 years and in the last three years the staff has been increased by 13% due to the International Baccalaureate offer and more coverage of educational needs.

A considerable part of the whole-school budget is allocated to continual professional development. At Oak House information gleaned from an individual training course is cascaded to colleagues so that everyone benefits from the course. A key objective at Oak House School is to support and develop effective teaching and learning and help staff to improve their practice through self-reflection based on evidence, and high quality training and professional development opportunities.

We encourage our teachers to be reflective practitioners and engage in research which promotes excellence in teaching and learning. We also support Bachillerato and IB teachers in collaborating with universities and business schools because these enrich our knowledge, offer us updated content for our students and a different approach to many topics.

Kensington School Barcelona is one of the oldest British curriculum schools in the whole of Spain, being founded in 1966, and the values and ethos have changed little in almost fifty years.

Kensington School follows a ‘pure’ British curriculum and is able to dedicate all of its curriculum time to subjects within the National Curriculum for England and Wales. We remain very much a family run school, with the founder´s sons – all of whom were educated at Kensington – now ensuring we continue to thrive as a happy, purposeful and dynamic community.

We are fully authorised and regularly visited by Her Majesty's Inspectorate. Indeed we were very honoured that our splendid purpose-built school building was officially opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II herself.

Learnlife is not just a school - we are a community of learning that prepares and empowers children and lifelong learners to thrive in the world of the future.

Our personal learning programmes are based on years of research and the best practices of top educators worldwide.

They guide learners through an individual journey of exploring their passions, skills and needs, and take place at our innovative Learn Hubs in Barcelona and Castelldefels.

Our Secondary Programme at the Urban Hub is recognised as an international secondary school in Spain and is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), an internationally recognised accrediting body.

Anne Sullivan International School (ASISB) implements teaching methods that have proven successful in other countries. We discover the talent of our students by providing them with skills that strengthen their self-confidence and responsibility, which enable them to follow their own motivations.

Leading their life towards autonomy, critical reasoning, and the necessary training to achieve the freedom to choose. Building on the possibilities and strengths of each child’s personality. Developing self-awareness and leadership, empowering our students to become the agents of change.

A Demanding Currículum that allows them to discover the world, recognize other perspectives, communicate their ideas and take action.

A Multicultural Vision that allows them to turn the world into their classroom and growth. We work within in a network of with schools all around the world.

Founded in 2020, Barcelona High School (BHS) is a non-traditional, innovative, American school academy start-up, located in the center of Barcelona Spain, easily accessible by all modes of transportation.

The academics consist of accredited US curriculum courses taught in native English. AP courses are also available if students want courses equivalent to International Baccalaureate (IB) or A levels, although they are not mandatory.

Academic learning is supplemented with STEAM education principles through social and creative activities, group projects, international speakers, coding techdegree certificate courses, and much more to help students increase their emotional intelligence while simultaneously expanding their opportunities and finding their passions in life.

Students receive an official American High School Diploma from USA when they complete 12th grade, which allows them to attend English speaking international universities throughout the world, including in Spain, the UK and throughout Europe, as well as in USA or Canada, through the BHS university placement program.

Also, many student athletes choose Barcelona High School due to its flexible school hours and to help them obtain athletic scholarships to universities in the US.

Founded in 1859 by  Ferdinand-de-Lesseps , former Consul General of France in Barcelona, our school is the oldest French school in the Iberian Peninsula. With a long history, the school continues to fulfill its mission of French education and openness to local and European culture.

Welcome to The British College of Gavà, a leading international school in Barcelona providing first class education in a green and friendly environment, an IB World School where your children are encouraged to become empathetic, confident global citizens.

At the British College of Gavà (BCG) our mission is to foster an exciting, meaningful and lifelong passion for learning and academic curiosity. The BCG community is dedicated to providing students with every opportunity to fulfil their potential through the taught curriculum and in extra and co-curricular activities. All children at BCG are heard, noticed and given the opportunity to shine.

A strong academic culture permeates throughout the school: students appreciate the opportunities they have and take responsibility for their own learning.

We follow the highly-regarded British Curriculum and the well-known International Baccalaureate curriculum. The combination of both provide our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers.

EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BARCELONA has been a member of ECIS since 1997. This organisation brings together international schools committed to multilingualism whose common goal is to make a difference in the lives of students through international education.

We are an independent school, with an international, state-of-the-art and practical approach, fostering the abilities and reinforcing the natural talents of our students, supporting them to achieve excellence in their humanistic and academic development.

With 1500 pupils of over 50 different nationalities, our project, under the guidance of a stable academic team, begins in Nursery and culminates in the 2nd year of Baccalaureate. At this stage, pupils have the option of taking the National Baccalaureate, the American High School Diploma or the International A-levels.

The school is located just 15 km from the centre of Barcelona and is surrounded by the 8,465 hectare Collserola Natural Park, on a 14,000 m2 plot of land with 10,503 m2 of buildings for classrooms, laboratories, dining rooms, auditorium, kitchen and a large sports centre with two covered swimming pools.

ES American School offers an independent, private, co-educational American curriculum for 6 to 18 year olds (1st through 12th grades). It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, offers the Advanced Placement (AP) program in High School, and is approved as an International Baccalaureate (IB) school for the Primary Years Program (PYP), 1st through 5th grades only.

The school is located within the campus of the Emilio Sanchez Academy, a world-class tennis training center. Tennis and sports are an essential part of the school curriculum and the academic and athletic programs are coordinated so that students can achieve significant success, both in their sport and in their schooling, without compromising one for the other.

The quality of our teaching at Zurich Schule Barcelona is based on a pedagogy based on collaboration and teamwork, in small groups and on an ongoing evaluation. We highlight the positive aspects of the learning process and trust in our students, valuing their opinions and prioritizing their human formation in a family atmosphere.

American School of Barcelona (ASB) was established in 1962. The American School of Barcelona educates nearly 1000 students from more than 60 nationalities and backgrounds, offering the best American and IB curriculums. Our state-of-the-art campus and facilities allow our students and teachers to remain on the cutting edge of innovation and advanced learning. Our graduates go to the finest, best-fit universities in the world to pursue their passions and serve their individual needs. Our experienced and dedicated faculty and administration provide a premier educational experience, bringing joy and expertise to our students' learning. ASB is a private international school with a rich assortment of heritages and cultures. Our competitive IB results and highly qualified native-English teachers enable students to access top-tier universities globally. The school is renowned for its personal and familiar approach to our diverse community and partnership with parents.

ASB's mission is to empower preschool through 12th grade students to become global citizens with the critical thinking skills, and self-confidence to maximize their potential.

ASB is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is recognized in Spain as a Centro Extranjero (foreign school) by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Spanish Ministry of Education receives a grant from the US Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools belongs to the Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS) and European Council of International Schools(ECIS) regional associations participates in the European Sports Conference (ESC), a regional sports league made up of schools from around the region leads the Barcelona International School Association (BISA) and has close ties with other international schools in Spain.

The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) is a coeducational British Day School located in La Garriga, Barcelona. Through our personalised and authentic learning programmes, we provide students aged 3-18, from Nursery to Year 13, with a formal British education. We follow the British National Curriculum, the portal to study across the UK, USA, Spain and the rest of the world.

Learning to learn, learning to be, learning to think. At the International School of Catalunya (ISCAT), the personal growth of each student is at the heart of our educational programme. Our students prepare for the future through academic challenge and stimulation.

We fully believe that when the delicate balance between academic endeavor and emotional wellbeing is achieved, our students are most open to the entire learning experience. At ISCAT, we nurture the spirit of each and every one so that, armed with self-knowledge, a belief in themselves, and a solid academic record, they face the world fully prepared to shoulder responsibilities and give of their best.

John Talabot School is a partially subsidised, secular and multicultural school that offers a solid education in academic, cultural and in human values, based on the curriculum established by the Generalitat of Catalonia and with an exclusive project in the English language that is backed up by 40 years of experience.

Highlands School Barcelona is a private, bilingual, catholic school with the mission of educating leaders of the future through academic excellence and integral formation, accompanied by personal guidance. Highlands was born with the idea of offering an innovation, vanguard, and distinctive catholic school, with a high level of English within the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. That idea became reality in 2000.

Highlands has managed to make a name in Catalan society offering a quality service, looking towards the future but without forgetting it origins. Nowadays, Highlands School Barcelona is going through a period of remodeling, moving towards to an international projection, helped by a privileged location close to Barcelona and with a unique project in the city.

We signed the contract of Barcelona Montessori School on the 31st of January 2020. By the time we did the Open House on the 28th of February we were in lockdown. We emerged from it with a 3 months delay in the plan of development. We still managed to open on time, on the 4th of september 2020. Therefore we built this school in 4 months.

It is common knowledge that God built the world in 7 days, but look at the world… And look at our school! ;)

Our school is designed to encourage children to explore the universe. This starts in the early years of life and continues the child progresses through school. As children grow older, they look further afield to find answers to their questions. We want to reap the natural curiosity of children, to create lifelong learners whose natural interest in the world drives them to seek the best from life.

In the early years, this begins by exploring new relationships outside the home. In our Infant Community we focus on developing close relationships with the adults who care for us and with our new friends. This plants the seeds of social development. The Infant Community environment encourages children to explore language, practical life skills and hand-eye coordination. Independence is key and for this reason, a calm and peaceful environment gives children time to develop these skills at their own pace.

St. George Barcelona is a private British school, located in the upper side of Barcelona city, with classes from two years of age. We have students from more than 45 different nationalities who from the first day, learn English with native teachers.

We believe in helping each child reach their own maximum potential and giving them the tools they will need to excel in their personal and professional lives. Students follow the full British National Curriculum, as they would if they were in the UK.

St George Barcelona follows all the fundamental principles of British education while taking advantage of the richness of the local environment and culture. This multicultural context is what makes their education different as they complete their studies with compulsory subjects such as Castilian Language and Catalan and Social Studies which are taught weekly in different courses. Thanks to their complete training in both systems, they can choose whether their university studies are going abroad or whether they prefer to stay in Spain.

Agora Princess Margaret International School within Globeducate educational group, is a private, innovative and international school founded in 1967 and located in the city of Barcelona.

Agora Princess Margaret was the first school in Barcelona that implemented the International Baccalaureate® (IB) programme, PYP (Primary Years Programme, from EY3 to 6th of Primary, students aged 3 to 12) and MYP (Middle Years Programme for Secondary School students, aged 12 to 16). Our methodology is IB, but we provide the statutory National Curriculum designated by the local Government. Our school is a one form entry Early Years, Primary and Secondary school, for students aged 3 to 16.

The IB curriculum is based on Units of Enquiry that allow children to question, explore, think and reflect on their own practice, leading them to master academical concepts and acquire an open mind to solve real context situations. The IB ethos aims to encourage all students to be actively involved in their learning in order to take action and ownership of their own inquiries. At Agora Princess Margaret knowledge is obtained through the exploration of concepts, research and the development of competences that stimulate creativity and critical thought.

The school supports multilingualism and integrates three main languages which are taught to the highest standard. English immersion is set 100% in the first three years in school, EY3, EY4 & EY5, and from then onwards Catalan and Spanish is introduced and taught equally (25%/25%), keeping English as a 50% in every year group. Being a non-local language, English language is taught intensively in all year groups, which leads students to perform and obtain high results in the official English Cambridge exams.

Agora Princess Margaret International school is an inclusive school where all students are welcomed and valued. Our vision sets out to ensure that all students reach their year level expectations and above, regardless of their initial skills. Every member of the staff team is committed to the success of all our children and our learning culture is strong. The offer involves a broad and engaging curriculum that provides enhancing opportunities for children to increase their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Agora Princess Margaret International School will take responsibility for nurturing every child’s interest and boost up their confidence to one day feel independent and capable to accomplish their dreams.

Agora Princess Margaret is an inclusive school where all students are welcomed and valued. Our vision sets out to ensure that all students reach their year level expectations and above, regardless of their initial skills. We have a “Welcome Class” for Primary and ESO students from abroad to help them to adapt quickly and easily to their classes. The Welcome class provides Linguistic support with the new language until they achieve the right level to follow all the other subject contents. We attend their emotional needs when they join our school, as we are aware that changing schools or countries can be a challenging process and a big adjustment for the pupils. Children attend the Welcome class during language lessons and join their class group for the core subjects. Our school ensure that every child feels fully integrated in their classes and their adaptation process is followed by teachers, pupils and parents.

Hamelin-Laie International School is an international prestigious day and boarding school located in Barcelona, Spain. We’re proud to be a part of the Nord Anglia Education group: the world’s leading international school network. Our international community welcomes students from more than 40 nationalities.

We bring together an international curriculum with world-class learning opportunities and global experiences to create an outstanding educational experience for your child. We’re fully accredited to deliver the Spanish National curriculum along with the world-renowned IB Diploma Programme.

Hamelin-Laie students benefit from our trilingual learning programme. English is the official language of instruction, with both Spanish and Catalan embedded into the curriculum ensuring our students enjoy the full cultural experience of living in Spain and Barcelona.