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Spain, Barcelona
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Step 1 Make an enquiry. Submit our online enquiry form, email, or call us. The admissions team will respond with information about next steps. You can reach us via the enquiry options on the site to begin the process.
Step 2 Discover our school. We'd love to show you around our campus. You'll explore our facilities, meet our teachers, and get a feel for our inspiring learning environment. If you can't visit in person, a one-to-one virtual discovery meeting is available. English is the primary language of instruction, with opportunities to learn Spanish and Catalan.
Step 3 Submit your application. Next, submit your online application form and supporting documents. If your child is in secondary school, they'll have a personal interview. You'll hear back from our team about the outcome of your application.
Step 4 Accept your place. If you've been offered a spot, you'll secure it by paying the registration fee appropriate to your child's grade. You'll receive a notification with the offer details. The admissions team is available to explain how the process will work for you.
Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona is a private international school in Barcelona, Spain, offering education from ages 1 to 18. The Primary Curriculum follows the IPC framework, with learning primarily in English and integrated Spanish and Catalan; a fourth language (French, German, or Chinese) may be studied from primary years. In secondary, students choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or Nacional Bachillerato. The school emphasizes cross-curricular, theme-based units and project-based teamwork to foster curiosity and critical thinking. Facilities include a four-floor campus completed in 2015 with bright spaces, bespoke music, art, and dance studios, state-of-the-art science, design and technology labs, a library, a dedicated chess room, and outdoor spaces such as an AstroTurf pitch and a forest garden. Seaside amphitheatre supports performances and public speaking. In 2022 the school joined Nord Anglia Education, aligning with a global network of international schools. This creates global opportunities and collaborations for students.
