- British School of Barcelona
- Kensington School
- British College of Gava
- St. George School of Barcelona
- International School of Catalunya
- American School of Barcelona
- Benjamin Franklin International School
- Oak House School
- Agora Sant Cugat International School
- Agora International School of Barcelona
- Colegio Internacional SEK - Catalunya
- Colegio La Miranda
- Europa International School
- St. Peter's School, Barcelona
- St. Paul's School, Barcelona
In Great Britain, old English schools are still called “colleges.” As a rule, these schools are the most expensive and the most prestigious ones and are not affordable for many families. In Spain, some English schools are also called “colleges” after the old English term; however, in Spain, the use of this word is merely nominal. The Spanish schools that are called simply “schools” also are considered to be prestigious educational establishments and provide high-quality British education. For example, the British School of Barcelona and Kensington School in Barcelona are among the best English schools in Spain. Some parents call the senior-level school that students must attend in order to be admitted to the Spanish universities “college” as well. In this case, parents use the term “college” to mean the last two years of regular school studies (generally, studies for students from 16-18 years old, or high school age). It is important to note that many English schools in Barcelona, as well as in other regions of Spain, grant the opportunity for children to study from 3-18 years of age.
List of Colleges in Barcelona
1. British School of Barcelona
- Location:The school has two branches. One branch is located in Castelldefels, near the coast and 20 km away from Barcelona. The second branch, consisting of children’s and primary schools only, is situated in Sitges, 35 km away from Barcelona. Upon graduating from primary school, the students from Sitges are transferred to the branch of the school located in Castelldefels.
- System of education: English system of education
- Number of the students:over 1,000 of students
- Students’ age:3-18 years
- Cost of education:10,000 – 13,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. The registration fee, or matricula, is 3,000 euros and is charged separately, in one payment made during the admission process; meals cost around 180 euros per month, and bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses are extra.
2. Kensington School
- Location: The school is located in one of the best districts of Barcelona, Pedralbes.
- The system of education:English system of education
- Number of students: around 300 students
- Students’ age: 3-18 years old
- Cost of studying: around 10,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately the admission fee of 3,000- 4,500 euros per year, depending on the age of the student. Meals cost about 400 euros per trimester, and fees for the bus, uniform, extra-curriculum activities, and other small expenses are extra.
3. British College of Gava
- Location: The school is located in Gava, 17 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education: English system of education
- Number of students: around 400 students
- Students’ age: In 2016, the school began accepting students aged 3-14 years. This is a new English school, where the ages accepted are projected to increase every year. The school is intended for children from 3-18 years old, and the number of children studying here is growing continually.
- Cost of studying:750-1,100 euros per month, depending on the student’s age. One pays the school admission fee of 2,500 euros per year separately, as well as the “matricula,” or registration, fee of 500 euros per year. Meals cost around 175 euros per month, plus bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
4. St. George School of Barcelona
- Location:The school is located in Barcelona, in the prestigious area of Sant Gervasi
- The system of education:English system of education
- Number of students: around 400 students, but the number is constantly growing. This school is a recently opened educational institution.
- Students’ age:2-18 years
- Cost of education: starting at 800 euros per month, depending on the student’s age. In addition, one pays separately the school admission fee of 1,000 euros, the “matricula,” or registration, fee of 450 euros per year, meals which cost around 175 euros per month, and bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
5. International School of Catalunya
- Location: The school is located in the town of La Garriga, 40 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education: English system of education
- Number of students: around 150 students; this is a relatively small English school
- Students’ age: 3-18 years
- Cost of education: 7,000-10,500 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately the school admission fee of 2,100 euros, meals that cost around 140 euros per month, and bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
6. American School of Barcelona
- Location: The school is located in Esplugues Llobregat, 7 km away from Barcelona.
- The system of education: American system of education, including the possibility to obtain the international Bachelor’s diploma in the English language
- Number of students: around 900 students of 51 nationalities
- Students’ age:3-18 years
- Cost of education:10,000-20,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately the school admission fee of 5,000 euros, the “matricula,” or registration, fee of 1,000 euros per year, meals that cost about 1,650 euros per year, and bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
7. Benjamin Franklin International School
- Location: he school is located in Barcelona, in the prestigious area of Sant Gervasi
- The system of education: English system of education with the possibility to obtain the international Bachelor’s diploma in the English language
- Number of students: around 700 students of 50 nationalities
- Students’ age: 3-18 years
- Cost of education: 9,000-14,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately the school admission fee of around 5,000 euros, the “matricula,” or registration, fee of 1,000 euros per year, meals that cost around 140 euros per month, and bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
8. Oak House School
- Location: The school is located in Barcelona, in the prestigious area of Sant Gervasi
- The system of education: English system of education in the primary school; the secondary and senior schools use trilingual programs based on the Spanish system of education. Students have the possibility to obtain the international Bachelor’s diploma in the English language
- Number of students: around 1000 students
- Students’ age: 3-18 years
- Cost of education: 8,500-10,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately the school admission fee of 600-3,000 euros, meals, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
9. Agora Sant Cugat International School
- Location: The school is located in the prestigious suburb of Barcelona, Sant Cugat de Valles, 12 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education:Spanish system of education, with programs in Spanish, English, and Catalan. Students have the possibility to obtain the international Bachelor’s diploma
- Number of students: around 1000 students
- Students’ age: 0-18 years
- Cost of education: starting at 6,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately the “matricula,” or registration, fee that constitutes 1,000 euros per year, in addition to meals, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
10. Agora International School of Barcelona
- Location: The school is located in the town of Sant Esteve Sesrovires, 31 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education: Spanish system of education, with programs in Spanish, English, and Catalan. Students have the possibility to obtain the international Bachelor’s diploma and the opportunity to obtain a musical diploma with the support of the Conservatory of Barcelona
- Number of students: around 400 students
- Students’ age: 3-18 years
- Cost of education: starting at 7,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately for the “matricula,” or registration, fee, meals that cost around 180 euros per month, and bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
11. Colegio Internacional SEK - Catalunya
- Location: The school is located in the town of La Garriga, 40 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education: International BA is the system used for all the stages of education here
- Number of students: around 500 students
- Students’ age:4 months - 18 years
- Cost of education: starting at 6,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately for registration, meals, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses. The school provides accommodation that costs around 770 euros per month
12. Colegio La Miranda
- Location: The school is located in the prestigious suburb of Barcelona, Sant Just Desvern, 11 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education: Spanish system of education, with programs in Spanish, English, and Catalan, and programs for the study of other foreign languages
- Number of students: around 1000 students
- Students’ age: 9 months-18 years
- Cost of education: starting at 7,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately for registration, meals, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses. The school provides accommodation
13. Europa International School
- Location: The school is located in the prestigious suburb of Barcelona, Sant Cugat de Valles, 12 km away from Barcelona
- The system of education:Spanish system of education, with elements of Spanish, British, French, American, or German curriculums; teaching is in Spanish, English, and Catalan. Students receive the Spanish diploma upon graduation
- Number of students: around 1500 students
- Students’ age: 0-18 years
- Cost of education: 3,000-8,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately for “matricula,” or registration, meals, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
14. St. Peter's School, Barcelona
- Location: The school is located in Pedralbes, a prestigious area of Barcelona
- The system of education:Spanish system of education, with teaching in Spanish, English, and Catalan, and programs for the study of other foreign languages. The school has a special program of preparation courses designed for students entering the schools of Great Britain at the advanced level
- Number of students: around 630 students of 30 nationalities. The seats for the international students are limited by a quota that depends upon the country of origin
- Students’ age: 12 months -18 years
- Cost of education: 10,000 -16,000 euros per year, depending on the student’s age. One pays separately for the “matricula,” or registration, starting at 1,300-3,000 euros (the fee depends on the student’s age), meals, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
15. St. Paul's School, Barcelona
- The system of education: Spanish system of education with teaching in Spanish, English, and Catalan and the study of other foreign languages. Students receive the Spanish diploma upon graduation
- Number of students: around 600 students
- Students’ age: 3-18 years
- Cost of education: around 900 euros per month and includes studying and meals. One pays separate fees for “matricula,” or registration, bus, uniform, extra-curricular activities, and other small expenses
When choosing a school, it may also help to consider the colleges of Barcelona while keeping in mind the idea of pursuing higher education at such institutions as the business schools and university schools in Barcelona.
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