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Barcelona is home to 46 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 3 international schools in Barcelona, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 7,662), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
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.
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.
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