About Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS)
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.
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American, IB, Spanish
Primary Language
English
Ages
3 to 18
Max Class Size
20
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15 Reviews of Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS)
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BFIS is in transition but working towards a great future. The new middle school campus is great and there is a new high school in the works. There is also a new and experienced head of school - who has a fantastic vision for the school and is swiftly implementing it. After attending a number of schools at this point, I realize there is no perfect school. At BFIS my daughters have had excellent, engaged teachers and love school. I would recommend this school. I believe in another few years, this could be one of the best international school's In Barcelona.
A school with a very inclusive and respectful environment. The students get to be involved in loads of stimulating projects.
Really good school! Students are from a wide variety of countries and backgrounds. Everyone is very welcoming. Teachers very good, and responsive to students and parents. Administration is always looking to improve the place. Has a very good record at getting graduates into top university programs.
International School, American curriculum, IB program, diverse student community and great teachers!
My daughters love the school and the teaching approach: student centered, critical thinking, inquiry based learning. Great inclusive and multicultural community.
My child is finishing the IB program at BFIS this year. It's a demanding program, but the teachers and counselors have really been great and supportive throughout the process. Teachers are patient, knowledgeable, great with the kids. The students all seem decent, too. Not much drama, not many cliques. At least not compared to normal high school levels. My child found a great set of friends here.
It all comes down to the people. The teachers and support staff at BFIS really go the extra mile for the students here. My daughter had some difficulty making the adjustment when we moved to BCN. We mentioned this to some of her teachers. They really went out of their way to help her out. It meant a lot. My daughter's grades are great. She's much happier now, in general. It's nice knowing she in a good community at BFIS. Highly recommend.
Amazing teachers. Excellent School Principal. It is a Great small international school. Friendly and approachable teachers. Facilities are getting better.
Our child has been at BFIS for six years now, and we’ve seen the school improve greatly over that time. I think the school is greater than the sum of its parts. It doesn’t have an enormous, fancy campus to provide great eye candy when you take a tour. Its strengths are more subtle. The faculty members are very dedicated to the kids. They’re always available to help if kids need something extra. The classes are small enough that teachers get to know each student fairly well. It feels a bit like an extended family. Right now, the school is expanding its facilities. Recent additions to the administration have created a solid foundation for the school to forward with. Overall, I’ve been happy with BFIS, and I see even better things coming in the future.
BFIS offers a great cultural diversity and possitive school environment, location and public transportation is perfect for students.
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Utku Ünal, a year ago
This is by far the best international school in BCN. Strong points are: Very well balanced classes for mixing international and local families, your kid will learn English first for sure. The community is very strong and engaging. Facilities are decent and teachers are excellent.
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César Goya, 4 years ago
A differentiated American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12. Strong, fully accredited academic program awarding three diplomas: the American High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and the Spanish Bachillerato Certificate.
