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The ESB provides education for children and youths aged 3 to 18 at a demanding, high-level standard while fostering social and personal competencies. The school is multicultural and based on Swiss pedagogy, where Swiss, Spanish and Catalan cultures coexist harmoniously and respectfully. Students learn five languages: German (the main language of instruction), Spanish, Catalan, English, and French. At the end of their schooling, students obtain a Swiss-Spanish double qualification corresponding to the Swiss Matura and the Spanish Selectividad, opening doors to international universities.
The ESB offers an extensive program of extracurricular activities including sports, music, artistic activities, and activities related to new technologies. These activities are designed to be enjoyable and a good use of free time, spark curiosity and creativity, and contribute to cognitive, psychomotor and social development. They are offered in multiple languages (German, Spanish and Catalan) and run in small groups.
The school is multicultural and promotes a five-language program: German (the main language of tuition), Spanish, Catalan, English, and French. It offers a Swiss-Spanish double qualification (Matura and Selectividad). It provides opportunities to immerse in another culture through student exchanges, including a semester in Switzerland with partner cantonal schools in Lucerne and St. Gallen.
The ESB provides a broad extracurricular program in sports, music, arts, and technology-related activities. Activities are designed to be fun and a good use of free time, stimulate curiosity and creativity, and contribute to cognitive, psychomotor and social development, while supporting ESB integration. They are conducted in different languages (German, Spanish and Catalan) and run in small groups.
The school creates a family-friendly environment and a friendly, cooperative atmosphere that supports learning and convivencia. It fosters friendship and solidarity among alumni and strengthens their connection with the school and the bonds between Spain and Switzerland. Exchange programs and other cross-cultural initiatives contribute to a sense of global community.
The school places the person at the center and commits to their holistic development by providing high-quality education grounded in values and personal, social and emotional competencies. The school day runs from 9:20 to 16:35 for P3–4 and from 8:35 to 16:35 for 5–12, with optional after-school care from 8:00 to 18:00. Emotional intelligence is emphasized, including values such as respect, solidarity, self-esteem and responsibility.
Schweizerschule Barcelona (ESB) is a private international school in Barcelona offering a Swiss international education for children aged 3 to 18. The curriculum spans Kindergarten through Gymnasium and is taught in German, with five languages in total: German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French. A distinctive feature is the double qualification: Swiss Matura together with Spanish Selectividad, enabling entry to Swiss universities and other international institutions. The school follows Swiss pedagogical principles in a multicultural setting that harmonizes Swiss, Spanish and Catalan cultures. The daily timetable is 9:20–16:35 for P3–4 and 8:35–16:35 for 5–12, with optional full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00. The ESB community emphasizes personal and social competencies and emotional intelligence, supported by facilities including laboratories and shared spaces. The school offers exchanges with partner cantonal schools in Lucerne and St. Gallen and cross-cultural initiatives to prepare students for global study and work.
