Compare Affordable International Schools in Barcelona, Spain

Learnlife Barcelona is an international secondary school and innovation hub that operates across Learnlife Urban Hub, Eco Hub, and Village Hub in the heart of Barcelona. The school serves learners aged 6 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum designed around the Learnlife Competency Model, delivered in English with opportunities to study Spanish and Catalan. The program centers on five learning domains—Learning to Be, Think, Learn, Relate and Act—implemented through Building Blocks and real-world projects that foster learner agency and collaboration. Assessments are ongoing and competency-based through Learning Vitae, 360s, plus showcases, rather than traditional exams. Graduates can earn an American High School Diploma and/or Spanish ESO certificate. The secondary day is organized into Explorers, Creators and Changemakers, with multilingual Learning Guides supporting language development and inclusion. The campus features a music studio, project studios, and a rooftop sports court, with Expressive Arts, sustainability initiatives and service learning embedded in practice.

The Olive Tree School is a British international school for ages 3 to 16 that follows the British Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE. It is NABSS-regulated. The school uses pupil-centred learning with Montessori- and Waldorf-inspired pedagogy, placing thinking, exploration and creative problem solving at the heart of learning. The curriculum sits alongside the British framework, with pupils taking UK GCSE assessments at age 16. It is a Pearson Edexcel GCSE centre. Class sizes are small, about 20 pupils, and the total roll is around 200. English is the language of instruction, with around 30 nationalities represented. Facilities include a Science lab, ICT room, art studio, two libraries, a theatre, a music room, outdoor classrooms, vegetable plots, and a 1000-square-metre sports hall. The school offers Shakespeare productions, termly Theme Days, termly trips to nearby sites and Barcelona, and a range of enrichment programmes and clubs spanning science, arts, leadership and creativity worldwide.

Agora Sant Cugat International School operates across three campuses in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain. It delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum, with PYP authorised and programmes in MYP and DP, and offers a Bespoke Curriculum option. The school teaches in English, Spanish and Catalan as working languages, with Mandarin studied until the end of Primary and options to learn French or German in 5th Primary (or continue Chinese to Year 4 of secondary). The campus facilities include large classrooms, laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, ICT suites, technology and robotics spaces, a library, and a Josep Carreras Auditorium that hosts music, theatre and events for up to 380 attendees. A new Baccalaureate building opened in September 2025, a four-storey 1,959 m² facility with interactive classrooms, a café and study areas, plus solar panels and climate control. The school emphasises multilingualism, diverse sports facilities and extras including robotics, music, theatre and language programmes.

Agora Princess Margaret International School is an IB World School in Barcelona offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Diploma Programme is planned for the future, with facilities to support its expansion. The school provides a multilingual context with English, Spanish and Catalan, and English immersion from the earliest years to support multilingual learning. Opened in 1967, it has a long history of rigorous academic preparation and currently operates from Infant Education to Secondary Education in the Horta-Guinardó district. The campus features ICT-enabled classrooms, digital boards, tablets and netbooks, plus specialist rooms for psychomotricity, music, psychopedagogy and science laboratories for Technology and Robotics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Outdoor facilities include two multi-purpose courts and an outdoor swimming pool (May–September). Extracurriculars span music, sport, languages and robotics, with strong emphasis on languages (English, French, Chinese) and opportunities for global exchanges and events, for prospective families.

SEK International School Catalunya is a private international campus in La Garriga, near Barcelona, offering an International Baccalaureate programme for children from 4 months to 18 years. The school delivers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside elements of the Spanish curriculum, with a multilingual language model in which about 70% of teaching is conducted in English, 15% in Catalan and 15% in Spanish. From Year 5, students may study a fourth language, French or German. The campus combines on-site facilities with access to a woodland setting, supporting project work, outdoor education and sport. Highlights include intelligent classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, a MakerSpace and robotics labs, libraries for all age groups, and a concert hall connected to Trinity College London music programmes. SEK-Catalunya is the only Catalan school accredited to offer the full IB continuum, and it maintains international boarding, exchanges, and a program of clubs, activities and service learning.

Moderato International Barcelona is a Montessori-based French international school in Barcelona for children from 15 months to 9 years. The campus occupies a 500 m2 space in the Putxet neighborhood, Carrer de Lucà 8, with three classrooms and a tree-lined courtyard. The curriculum blends Montessori pedagogy with elements of the French education system, organized into three cycles: Communauté enfantine (15 months–3 years), Maternelle (3–6 years), and Primaire (6–9 years). Instruction is primarily in French, with Spanish and English woven into daily learning, and Catalan introduced during the year. In September 2024, Moderato Barcelona opened a new primary class for 6–9-year-olds. The school emphasizes autonomy, individualized follow-up, and small-group work, supported by Montessori materials across preschool areas and primary learning. Extracurriculars include autonomous Montessori workshops, science and geography activities, English-language music and yoga, and language classes, all within a multilingual, family-centered setting. It participates in Erasmus+ projects, starting with Crowd School.

GRESOL International-American School is a private day school near Terrassa, Barcelona, combining an international American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme. Classes are taught in English with additional language options; Catalan and Spanish are core, French is introduced in primary, and German and Chinese are available. The school serves students from Early Years through secondary, ages 3 to 18, with an Elementary program aligned to the US Common Core. Students may pursue two diploma tracks: the IB Diploma Programme and a National Baccalaureate. The campus features light-filled classrooms, an Arts Zone, a Studio with a television set for English-language digital media, and a Knowledge Area multipurpose room for events. A covered inner courtyard supports year round collaboration, and spaces support wellbeing. Sports facilities include football fields, a baseball field, two basketball courts, a gym, a pool, and local club partnerships. Cognia and IB accreditations, plus a PennWest University cooperation, reinforce its international focus.

Barcelona Montessori School offers a Montessori education in Barcelona, combining the Montessori Curriculum with the British National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school serves ages 1 to 12, and a Secondary Adolescent Program for ages 12–16 opened in September 2025. English is the language of instruction, with Catalan and Spanish taught on site. The school operates across two campuses, Pomaret (opened 2022) and Esperança (opened 2020), totaling about 3,000 square meters of indoor space and 6,000 square meters of outdoor space. Pomaret houses Early Years through Primary with Nido spaces, Infant Communities, and Children's Houses; Esperança hosts the Primary program with a dedicated art and music room and library. The school is authorized by the Catalan Department of Education after NABSS inspection and is British Council recognized. Facilities include an art specialist, library, and a Summer Camp program. The community comprises more than 40 nationalities.

Located in Barcelona, Lycée Français de Barcelone is a French AEFE school delivering French national curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. The campus emphasizes multilingual study, with four languages taught (French, Spanish, Catalan, and English) and language tracks in the lycée, including the BFI Bac Français International and the Section Européenne Anglais and Section Européenne Espagnol. The BFI can be undertaken as a trilanguage or quadrilingual option, with extra subjects to strengthen multilingual competence for higher education. The school operates 27 Seconde–Terminale classes and provides individualized orientation and support. Facilities span a gymnasium, dance hall, judo room, motor skills room, playgrounds, a cafeteria, a multipurpose room, a studio, an infirmary, and three libraries with resources in four languages. Extracurriculars include Theatre Workshops, Arts Plastiques, and WeBradio, alongside ocean-related Classes à Enjeux Maritimes and a music program. The school welcomes students from more than 73 nationalities and offers exchange opportunities.

St. Patrick's International School is a British-curriculum school in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, teaching from Pre-Nursery through Secondary (ages 0–18). The school offers a British education with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, structured around Pre-Nursery and Early Years, Primary, and Secondary programs. A distinctive feature is total English immersion in a multilingual setting, with English language immersion enhanced by multilingual learning from the Pre-Nursery stage. The campus is housed in a renovated Catalan masía (Can Trias de Bes) and combines a natural environment with modern facilities, including classrooms equipped with technology and a large outdoor area for sports and outdoor learning. The school provides an ALN department and an English ALN team to support students with additional learning needs. A broad extracurricular program runs through lunch clubs and after-school activities, including music, dance, mindfulness, yoga, languages, and sports, reinforcing social-emotional development and independence. The school actively involves families too.

Oak House School is a private, non-profit campus in Barcelona that offers British, local, and International Baccalaureate education to ages 3 to 18. The school follows the British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with a tri-lingual approach across primary and secondary. Primary teaching is in English, Spanish and Catalan and aligns with English standards, preparing pupils for the Secondary's multilingual program. In the first year of ESO, a fourth language (French or German) enters, and coding becomes a fifth language. At age 16, students sit Cambridge IGCSE/ GCSE exams, with post-16 options including Bachillerato Nacional and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus comprises eight buildings with facilities: science laboratories, a technology room, music rooms, an arts area, an auditorium, and eco-conscious senior facilities opened in 2015. Enrichment includes Oracy, Debate and MUN, Duke of Edinburgh, and Work Experience alongside a sports, music, and STEM program.

John Talabot School is a Barcelona-based charter school for children aged 3 to 16, organized across infant, primary and secondary sections. Founded in 1976, it sits in the Sant Gervasi district at the foot of Collserola, and its three interconnected buildings host a single campus with extended day hours and on-site kitchen facilities. The school delivers a bespoke, tri-lingual curriculum in English, Catalan and Spanish from preschool onward, with native-speaking teachers and an emphasis on project-based learning. Real English immersion shapes daily learning, alongside Catalan and Spanish development. The program includes early access to Cambridge assessments from Starter to PET, supporting multilingual progress and external examination preparation. Facilities include ICT labs, Chromebooks for primary and ESO, diverse libraries, a music room, and language labs for French and German. Extracurriculars cover dance, performing arts, music, and literacy clubs, including Chess and Reading, within a values-based Catalan framework fostering curiosity and collaboration.

Synergy International Christian School is a private, North American–style, trilingual international school located in Bellaterra, in the Cerdanyola del Vallès area near Barcelona. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 in preschool through secondary education and operates as a non‑profit Christian community aligned with Protestant values. The school offers an American curriculum that blends U.S. Common Core standards with the basic competencies of Catalonia and Spain, taught through English, Spanish and Catalan in flexible, translanguaged groups. Reading and narrating with Living Books is a core learning method, and instruction follows a Biblical worldview informed by the Charlotte Mason approach, using teacher-guided projects, cross‑subject projects, self-paced online platforms, STEAM activities and outdoor learning. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per class and one class per grade. The school is accredited by ACSI (K‑12) and MSA (K‑12) and maintains after‑school activities, technology integration, and a family‑oriented atmosphere.

Located on the outskirts of Barcelona, the Barcelona Japanese School is a private foundation-run institution serving ages 3 to 15. It follows the Japanese national curriculum for elementary and middle school, guiding students to learn independently, with emotional depth and resilience. Instruction emphasizes student-led, interactive learning and uses tablets to support individualized and collaborative work within a teacher-based subject structure. Middle school classes run 45 minutes with a flexible 5-minute adjustment to preserve time for language study. From first grade, English instruction is provided and Spanish activities occur weekly for all grades. The school also conducts local fieldwork and exchanges to foster international understanding and local knowledge. The campus features a nature-rich setting with a gym, futsal court, playground, home economics, arts and crafts, science rooms, and a classroom garden. Distinctive programs include Art Day visits to Catalan cultural sites and exchanges with schools and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

International Rural School is a British co-educational day school in Llinars del Vallès, Catalonia, teaching pupils from age 3 to 18. It is BSO-accredited and follows the English National Curriculum, providing EYFS, Primary and Secondary education with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels (with Bachillerato-Selectividad alignment). Core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science, while foundation subjects include Art and Design, Citizenship, Computing, Design and Technology, Languages, Geography, History, Music and Physical Education. The school offers a balanced, broadly based curriculum inspired by Decroly, Dewey and Freinet, designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills alongside citizenship. Distinctive features include a vegetable garden for hands-on learning, homemade meals, a school bus, and monthly trips to museums and cultural sites. Music is an element explored through instruments, history and language. Classes are small (12–15 students per teacher) and learning occurs in classrooms, outdoors and through weekly outings; secondary students can undertake work experiences.

The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) is a British international day school in La Garriga, Barcelona, educating children aged 3 to 18. It follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Early Years through A-Levels, with GCSE around age 16 and a two-year A-Level programme preparing students for university. Early Years Foundation Stage begins in Reception (3–5 years); Primary is Key Stage 1 and Secondary runs from Key Stage 3 to 4. The school operates across four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—serving Nursery to Year 13, with a play area and a park with a football field and basketball hoops for older students. ISCAT emphasizes small class sizes for personalised learning and offers Forest School outdoor sessions. The school holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold Award status and runs a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award programme for secondary students. An after‑school programme and a multicultural environment complete offering.

Deutsche Schule Barcelona is a private, officially recognized German overseas school in Spain, funded by the German federal government and awarded the label Excellent German Overseas School. It delivers a German–Spanish encounter education from kindergarten through the German International Abitur after twelve grades. From grade 1, almost all subjects are taught in German and follow Iberian regional curricula approved by KMK; in addition to German and Spanish, students study English, Catalan and, from grade 9, optional French. The campus supports about 1,500 students and features a building with break areas, sports facilities, a canteen, a library, and science laboratories. The program emphasizes mathematics and the natural sciences, alongside social and humanities education, with a focus on developing social and civic competencies. Around 120 students graduate with the DIA each year, recognized as the Spanish Bachillerato. After-school activities include basketball, soccer, dance, robotics, and clubs such as MUN and Oracy Club.

Istituto Italiano Statale Comprensivo di Barcellona is a state Italian comprehensive school abroad serving students from age 3 to 18 across two Barcelona campuses. Established in 1882 and state-recognized as a school in 1951, it combines Italian instruction with local language study and a framework aligned to both Italian and Spanish authorities. The curriculum follows Infanzia (kindergarten), Primaria, and Secondary I and II Grado, with Italian as the main language of instruction and additional Catalan, Spanish and English taught as part of a multilingual program. Primary class hours run around 40 per week; Secondary I Grado and II Grado follow 30–34 and 34–35 hours respectively. The primary and lower secondary campus houses the Italian Paritaria Kindergarten. The school participates in Escoles + Sostenibles environmental education and integrates local subjects to enable recognition by local authorities. Facilities span two campuses hosting primary, lower and upper secondary (including a scientific lyceum) program.

Schweizerschule Barcelona (ESB) is a private international school in Barcelona offering a Swiss international education for children aged 3 to 18. The curriculum spans Kindergarten through Gymnasium and is taught in German, with five languages in total: German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French. A distinctive feature is the double qualification: Swiss Matura together with Spanish Selectividad, enabling entry to Swiss universities and other international institutions. The school follows Swiss pedagogical principles in a multicultural setting that harmonizes Swiss, Spanish and Catalan cultures. The daily timetable is 9:20–16:35 for P3–4 and 8:35–16:35 for 5–12, with optional full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00. The ESB community emphasizes personal and social competencies and emotional intelligence, supported by facilities including laboratories and shared spaces. The school offers exchanges with partner cantonal schools in Lucerne and St. Gallen and cross-cultural initiatives to prepare students for global study and work.

Institució La Farga is a private school in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, offering both British and Spanish curricula for ages 3 to 18. The school delivers Educació Infantil, Educació Primària, Educació Secundària and Batxillerat, with instruction aligned to current Catalan and national legislation and to the school's own charter. The campus sits in Mira-sol at Camí de Sant Cugat al Papiol, 36, serving around 1,530 students drawn from local towns, with about 800 families using school transport or public transit. The school emphasizes personalized attention to students and families and promotes values rooted in Christian humanism, including respect for every person, integrity, responsible freedom, and trust. A coexistence plan governs daily life, with safety protocols, regular communication with families, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Since 2001 the school has participated in a public-concert funding regime, supporting its development within the private education framework. For families and communities.

École Française Ferdinand de Lesseps is a French international school in Barcelona that serves children from ages 3 to 10. It participates in the AEFE network, linking its curriculum to French educational standards while reflecting Barcelona's multilingual culture. The school teaches in French and supports English, Spanish and Catalan from Moyenne Section, with targeted help for students who are non-French speakers. Its educational project rests on three axes: building practical foundations for learning, multilingual instruction and language support, and fostering cooperation and responsible citizenship. A dynamic, interactive pedagogy emphasizes project-based learning (ABP), coding and digital literacy, sport, music and language development. The library houses more than 15,000 references across four languages and hosts a yearly youth literature festival. Facilities include a comprehensive digital program, an on-site kitchen serving healthy, locally sourced meals, and sport facilities. With 150 years of teaching, the school embodies continuity, innovation, and inclusive education for all.

European International School of Barcelona (EISB) is a private international school in Sant Cugat del Vallés, about 15 kilometres from central Barcelona. It serves ages 0–18 and offers Cambridge Primary and IGCSE, National and International Baccalaureates, and American High School Diploma. Education runs Nursery through Baccalaureate, with a five-language immersion programme taught by native speakers of English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German and Chinese. Language learning is integrated across the years. In Nursery the curriculum is 50% English, 25% Catalan and 25% Spanish; Infant School English is 80% with 10% Catalan and 10% Spanish; Primary Year 1 is 65% English, with French from Primary 3; Secondary Year 1 offers German or Chinese, completing the immersion by graduation. The International Homeroom supports language adaptation for new arrivals in a multicultural community with students from over 60 countries. The 14,000 m² campus includes classrooms, laboratories, a 500-seat theatre, dining rooms and sports hall.

Escola Natura Montessori in Castellbisbal, Barcelona province, combines Montessori pedagogy with forest-school practices for children aged 1 to 12. Housed in a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by forest, the campus offers a natural setting while remaining accessible to families with transport options. Multi-age communities—Infant Community (1-3), Casa de Niños (3-6), and Taller I–II (6-12)—foster collaboration, independence, and peer learning. Instruction in Catalan, Spanish, and English includes dedicated English language support. Learning is guided by Maria Montessori's scientific observation, shaping the prepared environment around each child to support emotional, physical, social, and academic development. Academic spaces cover geography, geometry, mathematics, history, and language, with Montessori materials arranged to support progression. The school emphasizes autonomy, creativity, love of nature, and responsible participation. Extracurriculars include a nature-focused Casal de Verano Natura Montessori and weekly forest-school outings, reinforcing outdoor learning and community engagement. The dining hall serves ecological, locally sourced foods.

International School Maresme, established in 2019 in Canet de Mar, is a school delivering English National Curriculum from Pre‑Nursery to Year 11, with classes taught in English. Curriculum is organised into MiNi ISM (Foundation), Early Years, Primary (KS1–2) and Secondary (KS3–4). MiNi ISM uses a play‑based EYFS approach with English immersion and weekly storytelling in Catalan and Spanish. Early Years Framework supports development through seven areas of learning. Primary follows the English curriculum, with Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Geography, IT, PE, Music and Art; Spanish is taught from Year 1, with Catalan and French from Year 2. Secondary offers KS3–4 and IGCSE in Years 10–11, with a Spanish Curriculum Validation option. The campus features a woodland with Forest School, library, science lab, art room and swimming pool. UNICEF Rights‑Respecting Centre; small classes (11–12) and 25 nationalities. Clubs include Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Leadership and Professional.

English Academy Santa Claus is a family school in Barcelona that follows Montessori philosophy and provides English immersion in Early Years, with children communicating through academics and play. Educational materials are from Britain and reflect British teaching methods, while Montessori emphasizes practical, active, and experimental learning with a solid theoretical base. Primary Education offers a trilingual curriculum in English, Catalan, and Spanish, with fluency in all three by end. The program blends Anglo-Saxon and Spanish models and uses the same English-language materials as Great Britain. Core subjects include English, Catalan, Spanish, Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences, Arts, Music and Physical Education, with Trinity (1º–4º) and Cambridge exams, alongside Catalunya's Generalitat assessments. Founded in 1965, the school has over 50 years of experience, maintaining a close, personalized environment and stimulating academic development. Facilities include a kitchen and sport and arts activities at venues; from Form IV upwards, yearly trip to Great Britain.

Zurich Schule Barcelona is a co-educational day school situated in the quiet, residential Pedralbes neighborhood. Established almost 60 years ago, the school offers bilingual instruction in German and Spanish for students aged 2 to 16. The academic pathway integrates the German educational model with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Students engage in constructivist learning where practical science and technological innovation are emphasized alongside emotional well-being. A standout initiative is KleinesZürich, a specialized early childhood program that introduces toddlers to a multilingual setting through play-based discovery. The campus features dedicated areas for manipulative science experiments and multilingual integration, ensuring students actively apply their knowledge. Beyond the core subjects, students study English and Catalan, supported by varied extracurricular activities like robotics and language clubs. By combining systemic psychology with a strong academic foundation, the school prepares students for diverse international pre-university pathways.

Zürich Schule Barcelona is a German international school in Spain offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme. Three educational stages are provided: Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, with entry from age 2 in KleinesZürich and from age 3 for Kindergarten. Typical class sizes are 22–24, with Early Childhood groups 10–12 taught by two educators. German is the main language with complete immersion, complemented by progressive instruction in Spanish, Catalan and English. Zürich Schule Barcelona is the first in Spain to combine IB with German as a vehicular language from the early years, enabling multilingual competence (German C1, English B2). Facilities include IB learning spaces, a library, science labs, outdoor areas and an exhibition hall, plus a Digital School Strategy with iPads and ManageBac.

Highlands School Barcelona is a private Catholic international school in Esplugues de Llobregat serving students aged 1 to 18. It combines the Australian Curriculum and Cambridge programs (Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE) with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) and a bespoke curriculum, offering Infant, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate stages. The school operates as a Cambridge International School with trilingual instruction, using English from infancy and integrating the Cambridge framework across age groups. Highlands is the only Catholic Cambridge International School in Barcelona and holds official language accreditations from Oxford, Cambridge, and DELF. The student–teacher ratio is 7:1, supporting personalized attention. The campus comprises about 19,000 m² of facilities for comprehensive education, including 10,000 m² of sports facilities and green areas, with technologically equipped classrooms, laboratories, an audiovisual room, a library, a chapel, a dining room and an orchard. Phase IV adds 1,170 m²—six base classrooms, an art classroom, a science lab—and expands total space to 7,500 m², with sustainability improvements.

Richmond International School is a Barcelona-based, international multilingual school serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the British Curriculum to learners of all nationalities and is a NABSS member, authorized by the Ministry of Education and Culture to provide British education. The school provides open, bright classrooms and facilities that include a library, a cinema room, a cafeteria, computer rooms, laboratories, and dedicated art and music spaces, all equipped with the latest technology to support practical, hands-on learning. The main language of instruction is English, with active multilingual opportunities across several languages and a strong emphasis on values-based education and personalized attention. The curriculum covers science, technology, the arts, sports, and music, and promotes leadership and citizenship. Richmond prioritizes healthy eating, wellbeing, excursions, and cultural events, fostering a welcoming, diverse community.

Istituto Italiano Statale Comprensivo di Barcellona is a state Italian comprehensive school abroad serving students from age 3 to 18 across two Barcelona campuses. Established in 1882 and state-recognized as a school in 1951, it combines Italian instruction with local language study and a framework aligned to both Italian and Spanish authorities. The curriculum follows Infanzia (kindergarten), Primaria, and Secondary I and II Grado, with Italian as the main language of instruction and additional Catalan, Spanish and English taught as part of a multilingual program. Primary class hours run around 40 per week; Secondary I Grado and II Grado follow 30–34 and 34–35 hours respectively. The primary and lower secondary campus houses the Italian Paritaria Kindergarten. The school participates in Escoles + Sostenibles environmental education and integrates local subjects to enable recognition by local authorities. Facilities span two campuses hosting primary, lower and upper secondary (including a scientific lyceum) program.

AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona is a private high school serving international students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) with a Cognia-accredited American college-preparatory curriculum. The program blends rigorous academics with personalized learning, offering core courses in Literature, Math, Science, and Social Studies, and electives in Languages, Arts, Health, and Communication, with additional electives tailored to students' interests. The school is part of the AESA International School System and operates in Pedralbes, Barcelona, in a tranquil setting between Oreneta Park and the Serra de Collserola Natural Park. The campus emphasizes individualized support and small class sizes as part of its 'small by design' model. Cognia accreditation ensures global recognition of the diploma. The Barcelona campus is EPIC member. The program prepares students for university and beyond and situates them within a diverse community with access to international consulates and cultural resources nearby. A supportive community helps students adapt academically and culturally.