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Address: Soparda Bidea 10, 48640 Berango, Bizkaia, Spain.
PK-12; Early Years (Preschool from age 2), Primary Years Programme (3-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18).
Private, non-profit international school.
The majority of students come from the local area; 29 nationalities are represented on campus; about 20% of students are international.
Affiliated with the United States through the Office of Overseas Schools of the U.S. State Department.
ASB offers a school bus service covering the key areas of Bilbao and surrounding areas.
The school provides a daily on-campus dining service with meals cooked each day at the school using fresh ingredients. Menus follow nutritional guidelines and are tailored to different age groups. Special dietary requirements and food allergies are accommodated upon request and coordinated directly with families.
The American School of Bilbao is a civil nonprofit association. Governance bodies are the General Assembly and the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the school and consists of nine unpaid members with authority and legal responsibility; it governs in accordance with the Policy Manual and accrediting principles of ECIS and NEASC.
PK-12 private, non-profit international school in Bilbao. The curriculum is taught in English and has an international focus, leading to the American High School diploma and the IB Diploma. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) are offered; the school is preparing for Middle Years Programme (MYP) verification to complete the IB continuum. The Diploma Programme is a two-year program for ages 16–18, requiring six subjects and core components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity and Service), with a pathway to university and employment. Upon graduation, students obtain a bilingual IB Diploma, and the IB Diploma is homologated by the Spanish Ministry of Education, so students do not need to sit for Spanish PAU/Selectividad. The course of study, marking and reporting procedures facilitate transfer to other international or English-language schools and prepare students for higher education in both host-country and English-language settings.
IB Diploma Programme Results 2024: 100% Pass Rate. The Class of 2024 met the rigorous requirements to be awarded the IB Diploma in May 2024, with an average score of 34 points. 17% of students scored above 40 points; the maximum score achieved was 44 out of 45; the school has achieved above the world average for nine consecutive years; 50% of the subjects achieved averages at least 25% above the world average.
ASB graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain. Recent current acceptances include Georgetown University, George Washington University, Georgia Tech, UCLA, University of Toronto, Cambridge University, King's College London, University of Manchester, Universidad de Navarra, and Esade, among others.
The Mission provides an English-based education that inspires students to develop an open-minded and respectful attitude as global citizens in a nurturing and safe environment. The Beliefs state that intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are equally important. The MYP aims to develop active, lifelong learners who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. The school seeks intercultural understanding, awareness, tolerance and respect as part of its international identity.
The Admissions Policy states that students with additional needs will be given a mandatory action plan with supports needed for continued enrollment. Parental responsibilities include providing medical reports, psychological evaluations or other documentation to assess needs and ensure equal access.
English is the main language of instruction at ASB. Language learning is differentiated in Middle School through Language Acquisition and Language and Literature, allowing pathways based on English proficiency. All ASB students are enrolled in Euskera as their additional language.
ASB provides a nurturing and safe environment. Intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are equally important. Balanced IB learner profile attributes encourage students to look after their mind and body and stay healthy and happy.
ASB provides a caring, safe environment. The Admissions Policy states that incoming IB students will have a mandatory action plan with supports for continued enrollment for students with additional needs. Parental disclosure of medical and psychological information is requested to assess safety and equal access. The school also maintains a Legal Advice and Privacy Policy.
ASB offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum from Early Years to Grade 12 and is the only IB Continuum school in Northern Spain. The pathway includes Early Years (from age 2), Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, with English as the main language of instruction and language support in Middle School through differentiated pathways. Admissions are evaluated holistically, considering academic background, English proficiency, and readiness for an international curriculum. The order of preference for limited placement prioritizes siblings of current ASB students or exceptional students with an average of at least 85% in the previous two years, returning ASB students, children of ex-alumni, native English speakers, students' academic level, students who have attended accredited schools, and parents with work transfers, followed by the date of application. For pre-school admissions, priority goes to siblings of current ASB students, ex-ASB families, and the application date; staff children have priority according to policy. The Admissions process consists of two tracks: applicants with children at ASB and applicants without children at ASB. The steps include submitting required documents, an admissions assessment and interview, possible ESL/SSL or psychological assessments, and a final recommendation by the Principal and Admissions Committee. Admission is confirmed on or before February 1, with provisional admission letters issued along with placement details and fees; final confirmation occurs within 15 working days after signing documentation and paying the initial fee. If places are not available, qualified candidates remain on a waiting list and are considered if a place opens, following the established admission criteria and preferences. Fees for 2025-2026 are downloadable, and 2026-2027 fees will be updated."
Waitlisted applicants: The school may wait-list an admission application for the February or May process if a place becomes available. In grades with a waiting list, parents will be informed and any pending documents and required fees must be provided prior to consideration of the wait-listed application. If placement becomes available, the same criteria will be followed as in the order of preference for admissions among the wait-listed pool."
Leioa, Vizcaya 48940, Spain. Address: Artazagane 51, Leioa, 48940 Spain. The school is the only British school in Biscay and sits in the Bilbao metropolitan area.
Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception); Primary School; Secondary School; Sixth Form. Ages 2 to 18.
Private British international school.
The SEN Department provides professional help and practical support for teaching and learning. Educational Psychologists offer assessment and support for specific learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural issues, and gifted and talented learners, plus university preparation and support for families and teachers. Individual attention and coordinated plans are provided to help each student reach their potential.
United Kingdom
9:00 to 17:30
The school is certified by the Basque government and regulated by the British Council. Globeducate has implemented a framework for monitoring and improving quality throughout all its schools, called the Platinum Standard.
The school follows the English National Curriculum. Educational stages include Early Years (Pre‑Nursery to Reception), Primary School, Secondary School (with IGCSE), and Sixth Form (A‑Levels). Multilingual education starts from age two.
The school has a 100 per cent pass rate in the Spanish university entrance examinations (Selectividad); Cambridge English Language and DEFL (French) examinations show consistently excellent results; PISA results are well above the national average in the triannual tests held in year 10.
The school opens doors to prestigious universities throughout Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States (USA) and Europe, and the rest of the world.
A broad and balanced curriculum helps students discover and develop their own talents.
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is a learning programme designed to help children acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives. PSHE is integrated into all aspects of school life at St. George's. The PSHE course develops the qualities and attributes students need to thrive as individuals, family members, and members of society. We explore positive relationships, self-image and communication skills through day-to-day interactions. There are dedicated PSHE moments through Circle time and in PSHE classes.
The SEN Department aims to provide a professional, appropriate and effective support system to facilitate teaching and learning. Educational Psychologists have extensive training and experience in child and adolescent psychology and address issues including specific learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems, support for gifted and talented students and therapeutic intervention. The department identifies problems at early stages and offers short- or longer-term solutions. It provides individual attention and works in close cooperation with teachers and families to ensure that every child can fulfil their maximum academic and personal potential. The department offers diversity and psychological evaluation, university preparation, and support for families and teachers. Each case is monitored, and personalised programmes are established to ensure progress at the student's own pace.
From age 2, St. George's provides multilingual education with strong English language immersion. All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish, Basque, and Social Studies taught in Spanish. The school follows the English National Curriculum. Personalised attention supports language development and learning progress. This English-language emphasis reflects the school's bilingual and international approach.
The school aims for every student to be happy to come to school each day. PSHE education helps students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives. PSHE is integrated into all aspects of school life and includes Circle time and dedicated PSHE moments. Safeguarding is a priority, and every staff member receives safeguarding training to identify issues and to ensure that adults do not pose a risk to students. The PSHE programme promotes positive relationships, self-image and communication skills as part of the school's wellbeing focus.
Safeguarding is a core priority. Every member of staff receives safeguarding training to identify personal issues that students may face and to ensure that adults do not pose a risk to them.
Step 1: Get in touch. Get in touch by filling out the contact form on this page or by calling 94 463 36 92 from 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. We are currently accepting applications for all year groups. A member of the admissions team will respond to discuss the next steps.
Step 2: Arrange a visit. Arrange a personalised visit to the school to see classrooms and facilities, meet the teachers and ask questions. You'll also learn about school fees and the term calendar during the visit.
Step 3: Complete the admissions form. If you decide that St. George's is the right choice for your child, download the admissions forms, fill them in and return them; the school will confirm your child's place.
The school is located on Artxandamendi Road 1 (Monte Artxanda), 48150 Sondika, Bizkaia. It is next to the Funicular and 3 minutes from the centre of Bilbao. The surroundings include parks, a skating rink and a sports centre with a swimming pool. The location provides quick access to Bilbao by funicular.
Children from 3 to 12 years old.
The school is an American foreign educational center with an international Montessori curriculum. It operates in a multilingual environment.
United States
The school is an American foreign educational center with an international Montessori curriculum and is accredited as an American foreign center.
The school follows the International Montessori Curriculum and American educational standards, and incorporates Basque Country Curriculum subjects including Spanish Language and Literature and Basque Language and Literature. Education is provided for Casa de Niños (3-6) and Elementary (6-12), using Montessori materials across sensorial, mathematical, linguistic and cultural learning. Language learning uses the One Person One Language (OPOL) approach: English is the main language of teaching and is delivered through total immersion, while Spanish and Basque are integrated daily and taught through everyday activities. Additional language support is provided for students who arrive with limited proficiency.
Learning is monitored continuously and assessed without exams. Methods include self-observation, work portfolios, project presentations, and meetings with families, with progress tracked in Transparent Classroom and supported by a mentoring system.
Montessori Gran Bilbao offers education that emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking and experience-based learning within a multilingual environment and contact with nature. Emotional education is integral, and a prepared environment with reduced ratios supports meaningful learning at each child's own pace. Non-Violent Communication and positive discipline strategies help children resolve conflicts through dialogue, empathy and mutual respect, with guides mediating when needed to foster self-regulation and peaceful problem solving. A Mentoring system provides close, individualized support tailored to each child's social and emotional development. Learning is assessed through continuous observation and a mentoring approach, prioritizing academic, social and emotional development over exams.
Montessori Gran Bilbao follows the International Montessori Curriculum and American educational standards. English is the main language of instruction, and the center provides language adaptation for students who do not yet master English, Spanish or Basque. Individualized language support helps students gradually acquire the necessary language skills. The school has a highly trained teaching team with expertise in English, Spanish and Basque to support a multilingual learning environment. If a child arrives without an adequate level in the languages of instruction, linguistic progress depends on exposure and learning pace, and individualized support is provided to facilitate integration.
English is the main language of teaching and communication at Montessori Gran Bilbao. The school follows the OPOL (One Person, One Language) method to introduce English, Spanish and Basque, ensuring constant and structured exposure to each language. English is used in most presentations to create a multilingual environment where children acquire the language spontaneously. A highly trained teaching team provides expertise in English, Spanish and Basque to support language development. If a child arrives without a sufficient level in the languages of instruction, individualized language support is provided to facilitate integration, with progress depending on exposure and learning pace.
Emotional education is a cornerstone of the program, promoting social and emotional development. Non-Violent Communication and positive discipline strategies help children resolve conflicts through dialogue, empathy and mutual respect. Guides intervene as mediators to encourage self-regulation and peaceful problem solving. A Mentoring system provides close, individualized support tailored to each child's social and emotional needs. Progress is tracked through continuous observation and mentoring, prioritizing social and emotional development alongside academics rather than exams.
Guides accompany children and prepared environments reinforce safety and well-being of the child at school, with ongoing communication with families to reinforce safety and well-being. Non-violent communication and positive discipline contribute to a safe, respectful school culture. We observe and share information with families to reinforce the safety and well-being of the child at school. The Student Family Association (AFA) provides a forum for safeguarding the educational community and supporting student celebrations.
Admission process at Montessori Gran Bilbao consists of five steps: 1. Explore information about the school, its Montessori approach, and its educational model; 2) complete the online application on the Transparent Classroom platform (applications are free); 3) request an in-person appointment to tour the facilities and have questions answered by the team; 4) undergo an evaluation and, if needed, an additional interview or rehearsal session; 5) pay the registration fee to secure the place once admission is approved. Limited seating means seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to the small-group focus; if no spots are available, joining the waiting list is possible. Course-long admission is available as applications are accepted throughout the year if there is availability. In addition, fees related to enrollment are published: €330 for enrollment of children aged 3–6, €660 for enrollment of children aged 6–12, and a €330 annual place reservation. There are also ongoing tuition structures and discounts, including a 10% sibling discount for a second child enrolled simultaneously and various early-payment discounts on annual tuition.
Waiting list is available if there are no available spots; course-long admission is possible as applications are accepted throughout the year if space exists.
Barrio de Galbarriatu, 10, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain. Zamudio is part of the Bilbao metropolitan area in the Basque Country. The Lycée Français de Bilbao operates a bus network with 11 routes across the Greater Bilbao area, including Getxo, Gorliz, and Castro.
Maternelle (nursery/preschool, including TPS for age 2) and maternelle up to 6, Primary (6–11), Collège (11–15), Lycée (15–18).
French international school affiliated with the AEFE network (France) in Zamudio near Bilbao.
A multidisciplinary wellbeing team supports students, including a Conseillère principale d'éducation (CPE), a school psychologist, and a nurse.
AEFE network (France).
School day hours are 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Bus service with 11 routes across the Greater Bilbao area (from Getxo to Gorliz and Castro), with two daily schedules: one serving secondary students and morning care, the other serving nursery/primary students and after-school activities; service overseen by a Transport Committee and provided by a transport company.
Uniforms are mandatory for all students from preschool (PS) through 9th grade (3ème). PE uniform is required for PE classes; students with PE at 08:00 may arrive in sportswear and must switch to the uniform after class. The uniform includes grey trousers, white shirts or polos, and green sweaters or school sweatshirts with green socks; girls may wear a grey skirt or pants; a blue-and-white check blouse is required up to CE1.
Daily meals are prepared on site by the catering team and tailored to the students' ages. A nutritionist works with the catering provider to ensure balanced menus and to accommodate allergies or dietary needs in coordination with the school nurse. Lunchtime is part of the learning journey; a Nutrition Committee with students, teachers, parents, administration and kitchen staff meets regularly to improve the service, and the dining service has earned the AENOR Comedor Sostenible certification.
The Lycée Français de Bilbao is integrated into a worldwide network of around 600 educational establishments. The School Council, presided by the director of the primary school, includes 15 parent representatives and meets at least quarterly to advise on primary and kindergarten matters and help develop the establishment project. The Establishment Council, presided by the principal, includes representatives from all school community members (four parent representatives at LFB) and meets at least quarterly to adopt the establishment project, internal regulations, schedules and calendar, and to advise on staffing and the budget. Documents related to governance are available for download via Eduka.
The Lycée Français de Bilbao provides a plurilingual education in French, Spanish, English and Basque. It offers the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The BFI is available in two programs, trilingual and quadrilingual, to strengthen language skills and broaden the students' international perspective. Access to the BFI requires language level targets: B2 in language A and B for the trililingual pathway, and B1/B2 in language C for the quadrilingual pathway. The European English program, launched in September 2023, provides history-geography and mathematics taught in English from 6e to 2nde, and AEFE has awarded the PARLE distinction to this program, enabling the European English section mention on the final diploma. The school emphasizes active pedagogy and offers a official dual diploma in French and Spanish, with the aim of ensuring access to top universities worldwide.
Access to top universities worldwide.
1. Welcome to the Lyce9e Frane7ais de Bilbao admissions area. Please complete all fields in the enrollment form so our team can start the enrollment process. If you have any questions or inquiries during the process, we can assist you by telephone, email, or WhatsApp. We are here to help.
2. The school is located at Barrio de Galbarriatu, 10, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia. Office hours are 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. You can reach us during these hours for assistance.
3. Family links are available: Eduka, Pronote, AFA, the French international School portal, e-sidoc, AEFE, and the school calendar. These resources are listed under Enlaces para las familias in the admissions area. They provide access to key information and communications related to the school.
The Lyce9e Frane7ais de Bilbao has a solidarity fund to provide temporary assistance to families in need. In addition, students with French nationality may apply for a scholarship from the Government of France. All information regarding eligibility, calendar, procedures to follow, creation and submission of the application is available at the Consulate General of France in Madrid. The Consulate handles scholarship applications which are awarded by AEFE.
Located in Bilbao, the school sits on a campus with over 33,000 m2 of natural surroundings in the city center. It is near the Basílica de Begoña and highly accessible, with the metro (Line 3) about a 2-minute trip away.
Nursery; Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School; Upper Secondary
German international school in Bilbao; multilingual program serving nursery through upper secondary; affiliated with Asociación Colegio de Bilbao
Germany
Krippe day runs 8:00–14:00 with the following blocks: 8:00–9:00 arrival; 9:00–9:15 morning circle; 9:15–9:30 light breakfast; 9:30–11:45 free play/structured activities/outdoor time; 11:45–12:15 lunch; 12:30–14:00 nap/quiet time; 14:00 onward, free time; pickup according to the chosen schedule.
There is a school bus service with multiple stops at different locations. The first stop has a fixed departure time, while the others have estimated departure times. The arrival times are checked daily to ensure students arrive on time for lessons. Contact: Jacobo de la Sierra. Internal bus regulations and punctual-change guidelines are provided as PDFs. Routes for the 2025/2026 school year are listed (as of 11/07/2025) with morning and return times.
The school provides school meals as part of its student services.
The school is a center for European encounters, operated by the Asociación Colegio de Bilbao, formed to organize and maintain a German school. Its primary mission is to spread knowledge of the German language and culture and to promote cultural relations between Germany and Spain.
Education runs from the first day of kindergarten through the Abitur. Our methods are holistic and tailored to age and needs, using a repertoire of techniques to strengthen personality and teamwork. There is an equivalence table converting Abitur grades to the Spanish system to ensure access to Spanish universities. Kindergarten through upper secondary follow a continuous language concept; we teach five languages: German (C2), English (C1), Basque (B2), French (B1) and Spanish. The curriculum includes humanities, arts, science and technology, with a focus on developing learning methods and a disciplined work ethic to prepare students for higher education and a pluralistic society.
Abitur is the university entrance qualification, and Abitur grades are converted to the Spanish grading system via an equivalence table to access Spanish universities. The diplomas are officially approved by the Basque Government. The Bund-Länder inspections have awarded the school the 'Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule' status in 2009, 2014 and 2022.
Graduates typically pursue university studies in Germany or Spain. Through multilingual proficiency and scientific literacy, they gain access to higher education opportunities in both countries.
Individual talents are recognized and fostered.
The German School Bilbao is a school for European exchange. It has a history of over 100 years in Bilbao, and its commitment, consistency, and knowledge have made it a reference school for high‑quality teaching. The school offers a broad educational program and emphasizes multilingual education.
The Asociación Colegio de Bilbao is an initiative created to organize and maintain a German school with the primary mission of promoting knowledge of the German language and culture and fostering cultural relations between Germany and Spain.
Enrollment is open year‑round. Inquire without obligation.
