Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1520 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
German and Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20/80 |
| Native German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, English, Catalan and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every classroom is equipped with digital white boards and students have Ipdas from grade 3-12 |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, optional ecumenical. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
German International Abitur (DIA) & Spanish Bachiller (dual qualification) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
10-30 min |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a team of counselors and a school psychologist. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer special activities and students participate in high level competitions in music, science, debate and presentation. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Depending on the knowledge of German, we do evaluate their level in order to be able to follow the classes. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 1st |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
Kindergarden 13h-14h, classes 1-4 13:25h, classes 5-12 14h, all depending on the age of the child and the amount of extra curricular activities until 16:30h or even 18:00h. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a canteen and cafeteria inside and outside the building. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Special allergies |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, Basket, Volley, Hockey, Athletics, Handball, Tennis, Padel, Aikido, Swimming, Inline Skating, Yoga, Capoeira.
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| Sports activities included |
2 hours of physical education per week. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Competitions in Volleyball, Soccer and Basket |
| Facilities at the school |
We have a school library and science labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Big campus with soccer field, 2 basketball courts, track and field, two big gymnasiums |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1894, Deutsche Schule Barcelona is a German international school accredited and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. From kindergarten to graduation, students learn in a tricultural and multilingual environment that combines academic excellence, global perspectives, and strong local roots. Graduates earn both the German International Abitur and the Spanish Bachiller, opening doors to universities around the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Deutsche Schule Barcelona, we prepare students to become responsible global citizens. Growing up in three cultures and multiple languages, they learn to understand different perspectives, communicate across cultures, and feel at home in an increasingly interconnected world. High academic standards, individual support, and a strong sense of responsibility help students develop not only as learners, but as confident individuals ready to shape the future. |
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