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BFIS has a flexible, rolling admissions process for students aged 3–17 (Early Childhood–IBDP), year-round; siblings are accommodated. The four-step process is: 1. Online Application; 2) Assessments; 3) Review of Application; 4) Enrollment. Step 1: Applications are submitted through OpenApply; a non-refundable 250 Euro fee applies; documents must be original copies with English translations in PDF. Step 1 documents depend on grade; typical items include the Application Form, Health Form, Vaccination Records, Student Passport, Parents' Passports, Student Photo, School Report Cards, and Teacher Questionnaires. Step 2: Assessments vary by grade: Early Childhood includes an in-person observation (30–40 minutes) or video samples; Elementary can include in-person observation or video/work samples; Middle/High requires MAP Math and English and a writing sample; ESL considerations may apply. Assessments do not guarantee a place. Step 3: Admissions decisions are communicated within two weeks after completion of Step 1–2; outcomes include Qualified - Acceptance (space offered on a rolling basis) and Qualified - Waiting List (space offered when available; waitlist positions change). Step 4: Enrollment occurs when space is available; enrollment paperwork includes Enrollment Contracts, SEPA Direct Debit, updated Vaccination/Immunization Records, Doctor Health Form, Parent Health Form, Data Protection Consent, and guardian documentation as required; documents must be PDFs. BFIS may require a legal guardian residing in Spain and related documents (powers of attorney, BFIS Legal Guardian Form).
BFIS uses a waiting list when a grade is full. A prioritization sequence determines which qualified students on the waitlist are offered space, and a candidate's position on the waitlist changes as others are added. When a place becomes available, the Admissions Office contacts the family by email.
No scholarships or financial aid are offered at BFIS currently.
Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) is a non-profit international American school in Barcelona serving ages 3 to 18. BFIS delivers a comprehensive American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, augmented by the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, with a bespoke curriculum option. The school is IB-accredited and located in the Sarrià district (Martorell i Peña, 9, 08017 Barcelona). In 2025 BFIS reported 58 IBDP graduates, a 98% pass rate and an average Diploma score of 35. The campus comprises an Elementary building (2016) and a Secondary building (2021), with a capacity near 700 and over 440 students in Grades 6–12. A Center for Creativity and Innovation is planned for 2026, LEED-certified, uniting Creative Arts, Science, Design, Engineering and Sports, featuring a robotics studio, recording studio, design labs, an Olympic gym, amphitheater and playspace. BFIS provides college counseling and offers a broad range of co-curricular activities and service initiatives.
