Spain, Barcelona
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The school is independent with a humanistic, ecological and international approach. It fosters academic and personal growth in an international, family‑oriented environment, preparing students for a globalized world. Academic excellence is supported by Linguistic Immersion, the European Engagement Programme, International Homeroom, and Explore Your Future, along with House Points and the University Acceptances pathway. Inclusionemos and a Community Service Programme underpin inclusive education and social responsibility.
Extracurricular activities include Arts & Crafts, Comic Workshop, and Theatre Club. Dance School offers Ballet, Funky, Great Musicals, and Dance & Cheerleading. Music School provides Initiation and music awareness, Instruments, and Ukulele & Band Skills. The Arts also encompass various visual and performing arts through the Art School and Theatre initiatives.
Linguistic immersion supports multilingual learning and the school teaches six languages. The European Engagement Programme broadens cultural exposure and language competencies. International Homeroom and related language initiatives foster cross‑cultural communication.
Extracurricular activities include football, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, judo, pre‑deporte, MTB, chess, golf, and running club. Swimming is offered through a dedicated Swimming Sports Club with courses, equipment, and artistic swimming. There are 35+ extracurricular activities available to students.
Community service is a core element of the school's ethos, with a Community Service Programme guiding student involvement in service activities. The school maintains a broader EISB Community that emphasizes social responsibility and engagement.
Talent Workshops include Leaders of Tomorrow, STEAM, Cooking, and Saturday English Kids Club. The school also offers Explore Your Future and University Acceptances to help students plan their next steps and pathways after graduation.
EISB provides comprehensive support tailored to each student and promotes well‑being through personalised programmes, supported by an Educational Psychology Department. The PE4Life Programme focuses on physical health, while the school vegetable garden and Green School projects emphasize environmental and personal well‑being. The Nutritional Programme and Nurse's Office ensure daily health and wellness support on campus.
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.