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Spain, Barcelona
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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.
Located on the outskirts of Barcelona, the Barcelona Japanese School is a private foundation-run institution serving ages 3 to 15. It follows the Japanese national curriculum for elementary and middle school, guiding students to learn independently, with emotional depth and resilience. Instruction emphasizes student-led, interactive learning and uses tablets to support individualized and collaborative work within a teacher-based subject structure. Middle school classes run 45 minutes with a flexible 5-minute adjustment to preserve time for language study. From first grade, English instruction is provided and Spanish activities occur weekly for all grades. The school also conducts local fieldwork and exchanges to foster international understanding and local knowledge. The campus features a nature-rich setting with a gym, futsal court, playground, home economics, arts and crafts, science rooms, and a classroom garden. Distinctive programs include Art Day visits to Catalan cultural sites and exchanges with schools and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
