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Science Fair is part of ES American School's academic life, with ESIS Science Fair 2016 highlighted as an example. The school also hosts a university fair, the BISA&CIS University Fair, hosted by ES International School, Sanchez-Casal. These events emphasize science and higher education opportunities.
Writers' Fair and Talent Show are prominent arts events in ES American School's student life. Writers' Fair appears in the graduation-related content, and ESIS Talent Show is noted as well.
Multicultural Fair is a featured cultural event, and celebrations such as Calçotada Luncheon, Halloween Festivities, and Thanksgiving Luncheon are observed at the school. These events bring together students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
An extensive calendar includes excursions off-campus to experience Barcelona and its surroundings. After-school clubs are available, alongside traditional social events such as Spirit Week and Pancake Day.
The Student Council leads community-service efforts and fundraising, including activities that raise money for local charities. Panellet Bake Sale and other student-led fundraisers are part of these community initiatives.
Spirit Houses organize leadership modules and culminate in competitions like Spirit Day and Mental Mania. The Student Council provides formal leadership roles for elected student leaders each year. Past presidents and leadership timelines are highlighted on the Student Council pages.
The Physical Education program is five hours per week and includes tennis training, with high-performance tennis on campus to support athletic development. The ESA motto emphasizes opportunities in tennis, education, and life, underscoring a focus on student-athlete wellbeing. The school also promotes a healthy environment and sustainability through eco initiatives and values like Character Matters.
ES American School is an international school serving students from 1st through 12th grade with campuses in Barcelona, Spain, and Naples, Florida. The school offers an American curriculum integrated with IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Elementary level and a university-preparatory High School program granting an American Diploma. Students may also take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, enabling college‑level study within the American system. Elementary program is an IB World School, while Middle School emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and creativity to prepare students for high school. The curriculum follows Florida Department of Education guidelines and can be homologated to Spanish system for university access. The campus sits about 20 minutes from Barcelona, with on-site horse riding facilities, tennis courts, a gym, a Sports Science Facility, a swimming pool, a pond, a restaurant, and a library offering English, Spanish, and Catalan texts. The student body represents over 40 nationalities, reflecting a learning community.
