- Spanish Semipublic and Private school, Colegio Montserrat
- Agora Sant Cugat International School
- Spanish Private School, La Miranda
- International School, Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya
- The British School of Barcelona
- American School of Barcelona
- American School Benjamin Franklin International School
The schools are evaluated based on many criteria, including the professional preparation of the teaching team, students’ level of academic excellence, the number of foreign languages taught, the number of native speaking teachers, etc. Hundreds of schools all over Spain undergo an assessment process; however, only 130 of the best semipublic, private, and international schools are included in the ranking, while the schools following a foreign educational system are evaluated separately.
1. Spanish Semipublic and Private school, Colegio Montserrat
- Year of foundation: 1929
- Position in the rankings: For many years, the school has been holding the leader’s position for the ranking of semipublic and private schools in Spain.
- Location: The school is located in a majestic building on the border of an eminent district of Barcelona, Sant Gervasi - La Bonanova.
- System of education: Spanish system of education. This school is backed financially by the government. For this reason, primary and secondary levels of the school are considered to be semipublic. The Bachillerato stage is subject to full tuition paid by the parents, as is this stage of the children’s school.
- The school language: Catalan (as the main language of studying), Spanish, and English Diploma upon graduation: Spanish Bachillerato or IB diploma
Official website of Colegio Montserrat: http://www.cmontserrat.org/ /ru/pedia/article/398411
2. Agora Sant Cugat International School
- Year of foundation: 1989
- Position in the rankings: Currently, the school holds position #10 in the rankings of the best semipublic and international schools in Spain.
- Location: The school is located in the famous suburb of Barcelona, the town of Sant Cugat, located 12 km from Barcelona.
- System of education: Spanish system of education
- The school language: Catalan, Spanish, and English are used in an equal manner.
- Diploma upon graduation: Spanish Bachillerato or IB diploma.
Official website of Agora Sant Cugat International School: http://www.nace.edu.es/SantCugat/Paginas/default.aspx.
3. Spanish Private School, La Miranda
- Year of foundation: 1967
- Position in the ranking: As of now, the school holds position #29 in the rankings of the best schools of Spain. Shakira chose this school for her children.
- Location: The school is located in the town of Sant Just Desvern, 11 km away from Barcelona.
- System of education: Spanish system of education, with elements of various teaching methodologies
- The school language: Catalan, Spanish, and English are used in an equal manner.
- Diploma upon graduation: Spanish Bachillerato
Official website of Colegio La Miranda: http://www.lamiranda.eu/
4. International School, Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya
- Year of foundation: 1995
- Position in the ranking: Currently, the school holds position #104 in the rankings of the best semipublic and private schools in Spain.
- Location: The school is located in the town of La Garriga, 40 km away from Barcelona.
- System of education: IB system on all levels of education
- The school language: The main languages are Spanish and English, although, since the school is located in Catalonia, Catalan is also studied.
- Diploma upon graduation: IB diploma
- Accommodation: The school provides accommodation for its international students.
Official website of Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya: http://catalunya.sek.es/.
5. The British School of Barcelona
- Year of foundation: 1958
- Position in the ranking: Every year, this school is included in the ranking of the top foreign schools in Spain.
- Location: The school is located in Castelldefels, an eminent suburb of Barcelona that lies 40 km from the capital. The school has a branch of the children’s school and the primary school located in Sitges.
- System of education: British system of education
- The school language: English; Spanish is the first foreign language of the school. Since the school is located in Catalonia, the students also study Catalan. The foreign students are exempt from studying Catalan during the first 2 years of studying.
- Diploma upon graduation: A-Level based on the British system of education or IB diploma. There is a chance to receive the Spanish Bachillerato diploma as well.
- Accommodation: is not provided
Official website of The British School of Barcelona: http://www.britishschoolbarcelona.com
6. American School of Barcelona
- Year of foundation: over 50 years ago; students from over 45 countries study here. Position in the rankings: every year, the school is included in the lists of the top foreign schools in Spain.
- Location: The school is located in Esplugues de Llobregat, the suburb of Barcelona that lies 7 km away from the capital.
- System of education: American system of education
- The school language: English; Spanish is the first foreign language of the school. Since the school is located in Catalonia, the students also study Catalan.
- Diploma upon graduation: American diploma or IB diploma (fully in English)
- Accommodation: is not provided
Official website of American School of Barcelona: https://www.asbarcelona.com/
7. American School Benjamin Franklin International School
- Year of foundation: 1985
- Position in the rankings: Every year, the school is included in the rankings of the top foreign schools in Spain.
- Location: The school is located in Sant Gervasi, an eminent suburb of Barcelona.
- System of education: American system of education.
- The school language: English; Spanish is the first foreign language of the school. Since the school is located in Catalonia, the students also study Catalan.
- Diploma upon graduation: American diploma or IB diploma (fully in English)
- Accommodation: is not provided
Official website of The Benjamin Franklin International School: http://www.bfischool.org/