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Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten
Introduction
Zürich Schule Barcelona is a German international school in Spain offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme. Three educational stages are provided: Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, with entry from age 2 in KleinesZürich and from age 3 for Kindergarten. Typical class sizes are 22–24, with Early Childhood groups 10–12 taught by two educators. German is the main language with complete immersion, complemented by progressive instruction in Spanish, Catalan and English. Zürich Schule Barcelona is the first in Spain to combine IB with German as a vehicular language from the early years, enabling multilingual competence (German C1, English B2). Facilities include IB learning spaces, a library, science labs, outdoor areas and an exhibition hall, plus a Digital School Strategy with iPads and ManageBac.
Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in German.
Location
Two campuses in Barcelona: Kindergarten Zürich Schule Barcelona at Carrer d'Ifni, 2, 08034 Barcelona; Zürich Schule Barcelona for ages 5–16 at Avinguda de Pearson, 73, 08034 Barcelona.
Stages
Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education.
Type
International German school offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction; IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) are offered.
Country affiliation
Germany
Fees
Annual tuition at Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten ranges from EUR 7,900 for 2026/27.
Enrolment / application fee
- The one-time enrolment (matriculation) fee is €1,500 per student, payable to confirm a place.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as the stated monthly instalment; annual totals shown where the instalment plan is 12 months except where noted)
- KleinesZürich (18 months to under 2): €790 per instalment, billed over 10 monthly instalments (annual total: €7,900).
- Preschool Education (EI3 to EI5): €775 per monthly instalment (billed on the school instalment plan; annual total based on 12 instalments: €9,300).
- Primary Education (1st–6th Klasse): €795 per monthly instalment (annual total based on 12 instalments: €9,540).
- Secondary Education (7th–10th Klasse): €795 per monthly instalment (annual total based on 12 instalments: €9,540).
How fees are billed and payment terms
- The school offers tuition billed in instalments covering the academic year; the general instalment plan is presented as monthly instalments (the site presents a 12‑instalment model for most year groups). KleinesZürich is specified as billed in 10 monthly instalments.
- Payment of the enrolment (matrícula) must be made by bank transfer within the deadline stated in the admissions paperwork (payment to reserve the place is required within one month of the admission offer).
- The school obtains permission to charge the family's bank account for recurring school fees (direct debit/automated charging is part of the administrative process).
- Billing for optional services follows their own schedules: the school transport service is invoiced quarterly (for example September billing covers September–December). Extra‑curricular activities are invoiced monthly; monthly direct‑debit collections are processed between the 1st and 5th of each month. Materials for specified activities are charged on fixed dates (materials are billed on 15 October for the extra‑curricular programmes described). Returned direct‑debit receipts incur a €6 bank charge.
Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Zürich Schule Barcelona operates as a day school (the published school hours and services describe day provision, daily dining and care; no residential or boarding service or boarding fees are listed).
Other fees and typical additional costs
- School lunch: school lunch is included in the tuition package listed under the school fees.
- School transport (optional): published monthly/quarterly prices for the 2024–2025 route examples were: round‑trip €145 per month and one‑way €115 per month; occasional/extra routes have separate per‑trip charges. Transport billing is performed quarterly. (Families choosing transport are invoiced separately from tuition.)
- Extracurricular language and activity charges (examples from the school's extracurricular programme): English €56/month, German €66/month, Spanish €56/month; supplementary material charge €50 per year for those programmes. Extra‑curricular programmes have an 8‑month season and monthly instalments remain the same across those months; specific start/end and cancellation rules apply to those activities.
- School uniform / outfits: standard school outfits and textile items are sold through the school's supplier portal (the school requires uniforms to be ordered via the designated supplier). Prices for uniform items are handled by that supplier.
- School trips, external examination fees and some optional services: residential trips, certain external exam fees (e.g., language certification), specialised language support for new entrants and some optional activities are billed separately and are not included in the standard tuition instalments. The school's published fee scope lists which core services are covered by tuition.
Refunds and cancellations
- The published rules for extra‑curricular activities and associated billing note that returned direct‑debit receipts carry a €6 bank charge and that the extra‑curricular billing and cancellation windows are strict (monthly instalments are the same across the activity season and cancellations must follow the activity provider's stated deadlines). Specific refundability for tuition or enrolment amounts is not detailed in the general admissions protocol; the enrolment payment is required to reserve a place and the admissions protocol sets the payment deadline and reservation requirement.
Accepted payment methods and options
- Enrolment payments are required by bank transfer to reserve a place. The school's admissions documentation also seeks permission to charge the family's bank account for recurring fees (direct debit / automated account charge). No public statement listing acceptance of credit card payments for tuition is published in the school's admissions or transparency material; families are presented with bank‑based payment methods in the school documentation.
Summary (key figures at a glance)
- Enrolment fee (one‑time): €1,500. - KleinesZürich: €790 per instalment (10 instalments; annual total €7,900). - Preschool (EI3–EI5): €775 per monthly instalment (annual total when billed over 12 instalments: €9,300). - Primary: €795 per monthly instalment (annual total when billed over 12 instalments: €9,540). - Secondary: €795 per monthly instalment (annual total when billed over 12 instalments: €9,540). - School transport (example route pricing): round‑trip €145/month; one‑way €115/month; invoiced quarterly. - Common extracurricular examples: English €56/month; German €66/month; material €50/year; returned direct‑debit charge €6.
(Where a fee is described above without a numeric amount, that item is offered but the school publishes the price via the designated supplier or invoices it separately.)
Academics
Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten teaches German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 5.
Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). German is the language of instruction across all grades, with complete immersion in German and progressive instruction in Spanish, English and Catalan. Zürich Schule Barcelona is the first school in Spain to combine IB with German as a vehicular language from the early stages of schooling. Students develop multilingual competence, achieving German at C1 level and English at B2 level through official certifications (Goethe-Institut for German and Trinity College London for English). The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in secondary. Graduates have pathways to the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) as well as alternative qualifications such as the German Abitur, Swiss Matura, US High School Diploma and UK A-Level programmes.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class sizes range from 22 to 24 students; Early Childhood Education groups are 10 to 12 students with two educators per level.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates can progress to the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in secondary, and have access to other qualifications including the German Abitur, Swiss Matura, US High School Diploma and UK A-Level programmes.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes personal, emotional and academic growth, and learning beyond the classroom.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
German is the language of instruction at all educational stages; complete immersion in German is promoted, with progressive teaching of Spanish, Catalan and English. Students reach a C1 level in German and at least a B2 level in English, certified by the Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London.
Mental Wellbeing
Growth is personal, emotional and academic, reflecting a focus on mental wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
Rolling admissions policy (Active Enrollment) is in place, meaning applications are processed throughout the school year. Students can join when there are available places and according to their individual profiles. Students over 5 years of age must have prior knowledge of German.
1. Personal interview with the family: The interview takes place during a visit to the school or online; when possible, the visit occurs during school hours so parents can observe the day-to-day life of the students.
2. Evaluation of candidacy: For candidates from seven or eight years of age, three aspects are evaluated: the personal interview, the student's academic record (and other possible references), and the results of educational and psycho-technical tests conducted after the interview. None of these tests incur any cost to the family.
3. Registration of the student: After the evaluation, the Admissions team contacts the families. If the result is favorable, instructions are provided to formalize the enrollment. Registration is confirmed once all required documentation has been submitted and the registration and reservation fees have been paid before the deadline. If there are no vacancies at the time of application, the candidate is placed on a waiting list, and every effort is made to offer a place as soon as possible.
Waitlist
If there are no vacancies at the time of application, the candidate will be placed on a waiting list. The school will do its best to offer a place as soon as possible.
FAQs
What curriculum does Zurich Schule offer?
Zurich Schule offers IB, International Baccalaureate curriculums. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). German is the language of instruction across all grades, with complete immersion in German and progressive instruction in Spanish, English and Catalan.
What age range does Zurich Schule cater for?
Zurich Schule accepts students from age 2 to 16. Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education.
What are the fees at Zurich Schule?
Annual fees at Zurich Schule range from approximately 1,500 to 9,540. **Enrolment / application fee** - The one-time enrolment (matriculation) fee is €1,500 per student, payable to confirm a place.
Where is Zurich Schule located?
Zurich Schule is located in Spain. Two campuses in Barcelona: Kindergarten Zürich Schule Barcelona at Carrer d'Ifni, 2, 08034 Barcelona; Zürich Schule Barcelona for ages 5–16 at Avinguda de Pearson, 73, 08034 Barcelona.
Is Zurich Schule co-educational?
Zurich Schule is a co-educational school. International German school offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction; IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) are offered.
How do I apply to Zurich Schule?
The admissions process at Zurich Schule: Rolling admissions policy (Active Enrollment) is in place, meaning applications are processed throughout the school year. Students can join when there are available places and according to their individual profiles. Students over 5 years of age must have prior knowledge of German. 1.
Does Zurich Schule offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
German is the language of instruction at all educational stages; complete immersion in German is promoted, with progressive teaching of Spanish, Catalan and English. Students reach a C1 level in German and at least a B2 level in English, certified by the Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London.
What facilities does Zurich Schule have?
Flexible, collaborative learning spaces support inquiry-based education. IB learning spaces include dedicated spaces for inquiry and a library that acts as a central resource.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Zurich Schule?
Zurich Schule offers a range of extra-curricular activities. In the IB profile Indagadores y Pensadores, students engage in debate, science, robotics and chess. The IB profile Buenos Comunicadores includes theatre, podcast, oratory and writing. The IB profile Integres y Solidarios includes community service and sustainability.
What languages are taught at Zurich Schule?
German is the vehicular language in all stages from early childhood through secondary. Spanish, Catalan, and English are taught progressively. By graduation, students reach level C1 in German and at least B2 in English, certified by the Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London, respectively.
Who is the head of Zurich Schule?
The head of school at Zurich Schule is Beat Macías.
How many students attend Zurich Schule?
Zurich Schule has approximately 300 students. The school serves students from age 2 to 16.
Where do graduates of Zurich Schule go to university?
Graduates can progress to the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in secondary, and have access to other qualifications including the German Abitur, Swiss Matura, US High School Diploma and UK A-Level programmes.
Does Zurich Schule have a uniform policy?
Standard outfits at Zürich Schule Barcelona are available to order through b-textil.
What is the parent community like at Zurich Schule?
More than 50 nationalities are represented in our community. Global learning and a cosmopolitan environment are core to our school. We emphasize diversity, interdisciplinarity, and cultural variety.
