Spain, Barcelona
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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.
Avinguda del Pla del Vinyet, 110, 08172 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
European International School of Barcelona has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.
Located just 15 km from the centre of Barcelona, EISB is nestled within the Collserola Natural Park. The 14,000 m² campus comprises classrooms, laboratories, dining rooms, an auditorium, a sports hall with pools and a kitchen.
Nursery & Infant School; Primary School; Secondary School. Post-16 options include National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate (100% English, 100% Spanish, or bilingual) and the American High School Diploma.
Private international school
Language & Support Academy
Spain
The school offers a six-route, free transport service for Infant pupils with Route 1 Sabadell; Route 2 Sant Cugat (Mirasol – Valldoreix – Sant Cugat); Route 3 Terrassa; Route 4 Barcelona; Route 5 Vallès Oriental; Route 6 Barcelona Mar; timetables and routes are designed for comfort, punctuality and safety and are available for regular or occasional use.
Annual tuition at European International School of Barcelona ranges from EUR 6,830 to EUR 14,230 for 2026/27.
European International School of Barcelona teaches American Curriculum for students aged 0.5 to 18.
Education runs from Nursery through Baccalaureate. A five-language immersion programme features teachers who are native speakers of the languages they teach and covers 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. In Infant School, English instruction is 80%, with 10% Catalan and 10% Spanish. In Primary Year 1, 65% of the curriculum is in English, with French introduced from Primary Year 3; in Secondary Year 1, students choose German or Chinese, completing the five-language immersion by graduation. The upper school offers National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate (100% English, 100% Spanish, or bilingual), and the American High School Diploma. The International Homeroom supports language adaptation for new arrivals and fosters a multicultural environment with students from over 60 countries.
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1. Request a visit to learn about EISB's programs. A visit can be requested via the 'Solicitar una visita' button on the Admissions page, which links to the OpenApply portal. This initial step introduces families to the school's environment and offerings. 2. Arrange a personalized interview with the admissions team. A personalized interview is offered to discuss the child's profile and the family's needs; the option to request it appears on the Admissions page. 3. Submit the application for review. Revisión de las solicitudes is part of the admissions process, and the Admissions Team reviews applications. 4. Access the Dossier Informativo for detailed program information. The Dossier Informativo is linked in the Admissions area to provide school details. 5. Review fees and enrollment details. The Cuotas Curso Escolar 2026-2027 section publishes the school's fees and related enrollment information.
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