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At Zürich Schule Barcelona, technology is used as a purposeful learning tool, not as an end in itself. Our approach is based on balance: digital resources complement, rather than replace, books, handwriting, reading, discussion, creativity, practical learning and direct interaction between pupils and teachers.
Digital competence is developed progressively and age-appropriately. Students learn not only how to use technology, but also how to search for and critically evaluate information, protect personal data, collaborate responsibly and become thoughtful digital citizens. Robotics and coding are integrated into the curriculum from Primary School, supporting logical thinking, problem-solving and project-based learning. EN ZSB Circular 2026-2027_DEF
From 2. Klasse onwards, student devices are centrally managed by the school through an MDM system. Internet access and content are protected through IMT Lázarus and NextDNS, helping us provide a safe and controlled digital environment both inside and outside the classroom.
We also introduce artificial intelligence gradually and with teacher guidance, particularly with older students. Pupils learn to use AI to investigate, create, test ideas and solve problems while critically checking its output, recognising limitations and bias, respecting authorship and maintaining academic integrity.
Our guiding principle is simple: technology should strengthen learning without replacing attention, memory, effort, creativity or human judgement.

Yes. **Zürich Schule Barcelona is equipped and prepared to use virtual classroom technologies when circumstances require it. Teachers can maintain communication with pupils, share learning materials and assignments, and deliver live lessons through secure video-conferencing and digital learning platforms.

Our experience with digitally supported learning means that, in the event of an emergency or temporary school closure, we can provide continuity of learning from home while maintaining contact between teachers, pupils and families.

At the same time, we view virtual learning primarily as a **continuity measure rather than a replacement for in-person education**. Our educational model places great value on personal relationships, interaction, collaboration and the social dimension of learning, so face-to-face teaching remains at the heart of the ZSB experience.

No. Zürich Schule Barcelona is a secular, non-denominational school. Religious practice is not part of the school programme, and the school is not affiliated with any particular faith.

We welcome families and students from different religious, cultural and national backgrounds, and our educational approach promotes respect, intercultural understanding and openness to different beliefs and traditions.

Students at Zürich Schule Barcelona complete a range of external and official assessments during their schooling.

In German, students prepare for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom, with DSD I in 8. Klasse and DSD II in 10. Klasse. These are official German-language qualifications aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference.

In English, students take examinations from Trinity College London, with preparation aimed at achieving high levels of proficiency, from B2 up to C2 depending on the student’s stage and individual progress.

Students also participate in the official competency assessments of the Generalitat de Catalunya and in external academic initiatives such as the Maths Kangaroo competition.

Zürich Schule Barcelona offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school does not currently offer the IB Diploma Programme, IGCSEs, A Levels or a US High School Diploma. After 10. Klasse, students continue to different upper-secondary pathways, including Swiss, German, Spanish national and international/IB options, with personalised guidance from the school.

Student results are consistently very strong, both in official external language examinations and in the competency assessments carried out by the public education authorities.

Our students achieve very good outcomes in the Deutsches Sprachdiplom examinations and in the English examinations offered through Trinity College London, with many students reaching advanced levels from B2 to C2.

Results in the official competency assessments administered by the Generalitat de Catalunya are also very positive, confirming a strong academic foundation across key areas.

These outcomes reflect the combination of rigorous academic preparation, multilingual learning, personalised support and the development of critical thinking, autonomy and study skills throughout the school journey.

Yes, teachers may assign homework, but always with a clear educational purpose and in an age-appropriate way. At Zürich Schule Barcelona, we understand homework as a tool to consolidate learning, develop autonomy and establish good study habits, rather than as an excessive extension of the school day.

The amount and type of homework therefore evolve progressively according to the student’s age and needs, with the aim of maintaining a healthy balance between academic responsibility, family life, rest, play and extracurricular activities.

10/20 min on the weekends in Primary and 30/40 min in Secondary.

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Yes. Zürich Schule Barcelona has a dedicated Educational Psychology Service with professionals supporting different age groups across Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

The team works closely with teachers and families to identify learning, language, developmental, emotional or social needs at an early stage, propose classroom and home strategies, and follow pupils’ progress over time.

When more specialised assessment or therapeutic intervention is required, the school coordinates with external professionals and specialist centres. Our approach is based on early identification, personalised support and close collaboration between the pupil, family, teachers and specialists.

Support is organised through our Educational Psychology Service and coordinated closely with class teachers, families and, when necessary, external specialists.

The support we offer includes early observation and identification of possible learning, language, developmental, emotional or social needs; guidance for teachers on classroom strategies and adaptations; individual follow-up of pupils; advice and practical recommendations for families; and coordination meetings between school staff, families and external professionals.

Where appropriate, the school may also carry out educational-psychology screening and prepare reports to guide the next steps. If a pupil requires clinical diagnosis, therapy or highly specialised intervention, the family is referred to an appropriate external professional or centre, while the school continues to coordinate the educational follow-up.

Our aim is to provide early, personalised and practical support so that each pupil can participate successfully in school life and make progress according to their individual needs.

At Zürich Schule Barcelona, gifted, able and talented students are supported through differentiated learning, enrichment and personalised academic guidance.

Teachers adapt the level of challenge, depth and complexity of tasks according to each student’s abilities and interests, encouraging inquiry, independent thinking, creativity and problem-solving rather than simply increasing the volume of work.

Within the IB framework, students have opportunities to pursue individual interests through research, interdisciplinary projects, the PYP Exhibition, the MYP Personal Project and other academic, artistic, linguistic and STEM activities.

The school also provides individual guidance when a student shows particularly high ability in a specific area, working with families to ensure that the level of challenge remains appropriate while also supporting the student’s social and emotional development.

Yes. Students at Zürich Schule Barcelona have access to the school’s Educational Psychology Service, with professionals assigned to different age groups from Early Years through Secondary.

The service supports students’ academic, emotional, social and developmental needs, working closely with teachers and families. Its role includes observation, early identification of possible difficulties, educational guidance, follow-up and recommendations for classroom and home.

When a clinical diagnosis or therapeutic intervention is required, the school coordinates with external specialists while continuing to support the student educationally within the school.

Yes. Before admission, we carry out an age-appropriate evaluation to understand each student’s academic level, language profile and individual learning needs.

Up to the age of 5, no previous knowledge of German is required. From Primary School onwards, however, an appropriate level of German is necessary, as German is the main language of instruction.

Depending on the student’s age, the admission process may include an interview with the family, review of previous school reports, language assessment and academic screening.

The aim is not simply to “pass or fail” an entrance exam, but to ensure that Zürich Schule Barcelona is the right educational fit and that the student can successfully access our multilingual and IB-based curriculum.

Private chat with the school principal, and exam of German, Spanish and Maths in Secondary.

Yes, waiting lists may apply for certain year groups when demand exceeds the number of available places.

Availability varies by age and grade, so families are encouraged to contact the school as early as possible. When a class is full, applications can be placed on a waiting list and families are contacted if a suitable place becomes available.

During the whole year the registration is open.

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At the Pearson campus, the school day starts at 08:30.

At the Ifni Early Years campus, classes start at 08:45.

Morning care is available from 07:45 at both campuses.

At the Pearson campus, the school day finishes between 16:15 and 16:30, depending on the year group.

At the Ifni Early Years campus, the school day finishes at 16:45.

Departure times are slightly staggered to make collection and school transport more efficient.

Yes. Zürich Schule Barcelona provides supervised care both before and after the regular school day.

Morning care is available from 07:45, and supervised afternoon care is also offered after the end of classes, giving families greater flexibility beyond the normal school timetable.

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Yes. Lunch is provided at Zürich Schule Barcelona as part of the school day.

The lunch period is supervised by school staff and monitors, and we work closely with families to ensure each student’s dietary needs are safely and appropriately managed.

We offer balanced meals and adapt menus whenever necessary to accommodate allergies, food intolerances, medical requirements, religious dietary needs and other individual circumstances.

Yes. Students in the younger year groups are required to wear the Zürich Schule Barcelona uniform from Monday to Thursday, with Friday as a non-uniform day.

The uniform is currently compulsory from Early Years through 1. Klasse, and it will also become compulsory for 2. Klasse from the 2027/2028 academic year.

For Physical Education, students wear the official ZSB sports uniform.

Zürich Schule Barcelona offers a broad extracurricular programme designed to complement academic learning and support students’ interests and talents.

Activities include sports, music, drama, creative workshops, languages, chess and other educational and recreational clubs. Depending on age and demand, the programme also includes activities linked to technology, robotics and coding.

Our aim is to offer students opportunities to explore new interests, develop creativity, teamwork and confidence, and enjoy school life beyond the regular curriculum.

Physical activity is an important part of the school curriculum at Zürich Schule Barcelona.

Students take part in regular Physical Education lessons throughout their schooling. From I3 to 2. Klasse, swimming is included as a compulsory part of the curriculum at the Can Caralleu sports facilities.

In Secondary School, Physical Education also takes place at Can Caralleu, giving students access to specialised sports facilities and a wider range of physical activities.

In addition, the school programme includes outdoor and sporting experiences such as residential trips and annual ski weeks for different age groups, helping students develop physical fitness, teamwork, independence and confidence.

Yes. Zürich Schule Barcelona offers opportunities for students to participate in sports activities and competitions, both within the school environment and through external or inter-school initiatives when available.

Sport is an important part of school life, with regular Physical Education, swimming, ski weeks and access to the Can Caralleu sports facilities. Through extracurricular activities, students can also take part in additional team and individual sports depending on the programme offered each year.

Zürich Schule Barcelona has two campuses designed for different age groups, with classrooms and learning spaces adapted to the needs of Early Years, Primary and Secondary students.

Facilities include dedicated spaces for science and practical learning, music and creative activities, technology and digital learning, robotics and project work, as well as areas for reading, collaborative learning and individual study.

Our Early Years campus has recently been fully refurbished to create warm, flexible and child-centred spaces that encourage play, exploration, independence and inquiry.

Students also benefit from outdoor spaces, dining facilities and multipurpose areas that can be used for presentations, performances, workshops and school community events.

Zürich Schule Barcelona has outdoor play and sports areas on campus for daily physical activity and school recreation.

For a wider range of sports, the school makes regular use of the nearby Can Caralleu sports facilities. These provide students with access to specialised facilities for Physical Education and swimming, including swimming pools and spaces suitable for different indoor and outdoor sports.

This combination allows us to offer both everyday physical activity at school and access to high-quality specialised sports facilities as part of the curriculum.

Zürich Schule Barcelona is a family-run, independent international school with almost 60 years of history, offering a distinctive combination of German-speaking education, multilingualism and the International Baccalaureate.

German is the main language of instruction, complemented by Spanish, English and Catalan, enabling students to develop a genuinely multilingual and intercultural profile. As an IB World School offering the PYP and MYP, and as a PASCH-Schule supported by the German Government, ZSB combines academic rigour with inquiry, critical thinking, creativity and international-mindedness.

Our relatively small size allows us to know each student personally and provide close academic, emotional and educational support. We value strong relationships between students, teachers and families, and combine innovation with a humanistic and constructivist educational tradition.

Our aim is to educate curious, independent, responsible and open-minded young people, well prepared to continue their education through Spanish, German, Swiss or international pathways.

Zürich Schule Barcelona follows a constructivist, inquiry-based and student-centred teaching approach within the framework of the International Baccalaureate.

Students are encouraged to understand, question, investigate, connect ideas and apply their learning in meaningful contexts. Teachers act as guides and mentors, helping students become increasingly independent, reflective and responsible for their own learning.

Our approach combines academic rigour with critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. We also place strong emphasis on multilingual learning, personal development and the individual needs of each student.

Rather than relying only on memorisation or teacher-led instruction, we aim for deep and lasting understanding, while still recognising the importance of knowledge, practice, concentration, reading, writing and good study habits.