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Below, we have compiled the top 6 American international schools in Barcelona according to our users. However, there are another 4 American schools to choose from in the city (and 49 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Barcelona based on your requirements.

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Benjamin Franklin International School

A truly International American school in Barcelona.
Curriculum
IB, American, Spanish
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,580
to: €20,115
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Barcelona High School

Founded in 2020, Barcelona High School is a non-traditional, innovative, one-of-a-kind, American school start-up, located in the center of Barcelona Spain, easily accessible by all modes of transportation.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €14,900
to: €18,900

Best 6 American International Schools in Barcelona

Out of a total of 10 American International Schools in Barcelona (and 49 total International Schools in Barcelona)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

ES American School

ES American School was founded in 1999 and offers an independent, coeducational, American Elementary, Middle, and Senior High School program located in Barcelona, Spain. It is the objective of our school to provide students with an excellent academic and athletic experience which prepares them for the challenges of today’s world. All students receive individual attention, close academic guidance and personal counseling, in order to ensure both the acquisition of academic competencies and the development of individual strengths and talents. Students follow an American academic program, but also benefit from the multitude of cultures represented by their teachers and fellow students.
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,020
to: €13,720

Benjamin Franklin International School

A truly International American school in Barcelona.
Curriculum
IB, American, Spanish
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,580
to: €20,115
Reviews
(4 reviews)

AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona

AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona is an international, American high school that offers grades 9 to 12. Our campus forms part of the AESA International School System, with schools in Texas and online. Our school is accredited worldwide by Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED/SACS) and our core curriculum is approved by the NCAA. Also, the Genralitat of Catalonia has recognized AESA as an international school.
The student body at our Barcelona campus is extremely multi-cultural. Students come from all over the globe, creating a truly unique learning environment where our students learn from each other, as well as how to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €15,000
to: €15,000

European International School of Barcelona

European International School of Barcelona is an educational institution founded in 1996 by a group of education professionals led by the Herranz-Frias family who, after more than 40 years dedicated to teaching and managing schools, created a unique space conceived to develop a different approach to education, specially designed to encourage growth and all-round learning.
Curriculum
British, Spanish, American
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,830
to: €14,230

Gresol International-American School

Gresol International-American School is a private coeducational day school, following an International-American curriculum, for students from three to eighteen years of age. English is the main medium of teaching and students graduate trilingual.
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
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Summary

What are the best American international schools in Barcelona?

  1. ES American School
  2. Benjamin Franklin International School
  3. AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona
  4. European International School of Barcelona
  5. American School of Barcelona
  6. Gresol International-American School

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49 International Schools in Barcelona

How Many International Schools are there in Barcelona?

There are 49 international schools in Barcelona. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Barcelona?
Curriculum International schools
IB 17  
British 17  
Spanish 14  
American 10  
International 5  
Other 18  

Additionally, there are 4 boarding schools in Barcelona.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 40  
Spanish 16  
Catalan 8  
French 4  
German 3  
Other 2  

Among these, there are 16 bilingual schools in Barcelona.

How Much do International Schools cost in Barcelona?

The average price of international schools in Barcelona is €12,127. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €4,980
Avg. price €12,127
Max. price €22,564
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€4,500 to €9,499 12  
€9,500 to €14,499 9  
€14,500 to €19,499 7  
€19,500 to €24,499 2  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Barcelona?

The average class size of international schools in Barcelona is 17.9 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
5 to 9 4  
10 to 14 3  
15 to 19 11  
20 to 24 11  
25 to 29 3  

How big are the schools in Barcelona (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Barcelona is 615 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 500 23  
501 to 1,000 7  
1,001 to 1,500 4  
1,501 to 2,000 3  
2,001 to 2,500 0  
2,501 to 3,000 1  

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