Japanese School in Barcelona

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, a northern suburb of Barcelona. The campus sits in a green area in the Can Graells district. The address is Camí De Can Graells 61, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08174, Spain. The school is reachable by a dedicated bus route that connects central Barcelona with Sant Cugat.

Kindergarten, primary, and middle school divisions.

The school is a private foundation-run Japanese school.

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Bus service is operated by a parent-run Bus Users Association. To use the service, families must join the Bus Users Association by emailing tsuugakubus@gmail.com and submitting the registration form. The bus route links Barcelona city (primarily the Sarrià district) to the school, with one return stop in Sant Cugat. Details (pickup points, schedule) are provided by the school administration after registration. If demand is high, not all applicants can be accommodated; additional fees may apply for parents to ride the bus.

The school follows the Japanese national curriculum for elementary and middle school. Its educational goals are to nurture students who learn independently, are emotionally rich, and resilient. It emphasizes learning that develops the ability to acquire, apply, and explore, with a focus on student-led and interactive learning. It uses tablet devices to support individualized and collaborative learning and maintains a teacher-based subject structure. Middle school classes are 45 minutes long with a flexible 5-minute adjustment to preserve time for foreign language education (English and Spanish) alongside core subjects. Foreign language education includes weekly Spanish activities for all grades and English instruction from first grade; the school also engages in local fieldwork and exchanges to foster international understanding and local knowledge.

Eiken (Test for Practical English Proficiency) is hosted as a semi-official testing site twice a year. The latest Eiken schedule for the current year is available. In recent years, students taking the tests have achieved a 100% pass rate at levels 2–5, with many achieving higher levels than their grade. Taking the exam is not mandatory, but it is actively encouraged by the school as a tool to develop English proficiency.

The school values sensibility and nurtures expressive ability, providing more opportunities for expression and presentation. Small class sizes increase opportunities for students to speak.

Admissions for students who require special support are considered after a prior interview with the principal, and only if school life is deemed feasible. Applicants must understand Japanese-language instruction and have home support for learning in Japanese; the principal and a designated staff member assess whether Japanese-language learning is possible.

The school provides English and Spanish language instruction taught by experienced teachers; through local facility visits, field trips, and exchanges with nearby schools, students develop language skills and intercultural understanding. Exchanges also help students value the Japanese language and culture.

The education emphasizes emotional development by valuing sensibility and providing frequent opportunities to express themselves and present; small class sizes foster opportunities to speak.

1. During the 2026 academic year, families considering transferring to the Barcelona Japanese School may contact the school at any time. When contacting, send the consent form completed and signed as an email attachment to the school2s representative email.

2. Ensure forms are completed and signed before sending.

3. If admission is granted, the school will email you to confirm. After receiving the admission notice, request from your current school the following documents and submit them to the Barcelona Japanese School: enrollment certificate; a copy of the official transcript (Shid
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4droku) sealed and addressed to the receiving principal; health examination form and dental examination form.

4. Before the transfer date, submit scanned copies of the following three documents: transfer consent and confirmation; GIGA Tablet usage consent and lending policy; Google Workspace for Education usage consent. Send these documents as email attachments to the school.

5. Before the transfer date, submit the originals of the five documents listed above, plus: family contact form; emergency transport consent; personal health insurance usage consent; tuition payment direct debit authorization. Deliver these documents to the Barcelona Japanese School through your current school as required.

6. Parental association membership is requested. Submit the membership form via the web form. Joining the association supports school activities.

7. Fill in the form and submit your registration.

8. School meals: The school provides meals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If meals are desired, sign the consent form and apply via the linked form. On meal days bring a meal kit; on days without meals or on Thursdays when meals are not offered, bring your own lunch. For details on meal fees and the system, refer to the meals page.

9. Other parental requests: There are additional requirements for parents; review this page for details. If you do not know the password, contact the office.

10. For further transfer-related information, refer to the "What to prepare for transfer" page for a checklist and the "Textbook acquisition" page for information on obtaining textbooks. If you need password access, contact the office.