If you want an innovative, non-traditional, international American school academy with schedule flexibility that focuses on helping teenagers excel academically, emotionally and psychologically, and provides university counseling and guidance, all in a fun, creative and social environment.
BHS is ranked the best secondary education and high school in Barcelona due to its innovative and effective learning philosophy known as flipped learning combined with the principles of STEAM Education, including movement therapy, Spanish immersion art class, NFT creation, and official coding certification.
BHS is the most international school in Barcelona as over 80% of the student body is from outside of Spain.
BHS is unique because it is exclusively an American curriculum school with no other additional compulsory school systems like Catalan education, unlike the other international American schools in Barcelona that force students to do the International Baccalaureate (IB) while simultaneously doing the American school system causing unnecessary stress to students and their families.
BHS has a university placement program. BHS students take accredited US curriculum courses and receive an official American High School Diploma which allows them to attend universities through the world. BHS students have a competitive advantage when applying to international universities because less students apply to these universities with the American diploma, allowing BHS applicants to stand out.
| Number of students |
30 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:30 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
6 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Digital platform |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP, SAT, ACT |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated instruction |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Application process, interview, approval. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admission |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:15 AM |
| School finish time |
2:30 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Spanish classes, art classes, movement therapy |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Study spaces |
| Sports facilities at the school |
N/A |
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 social and creative activities, group projects, international speakers, tech learning, 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.
We’re delighted that you’re considering Barcelona High School for your child’s education.
Please email our Admissions team, with any questions.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
