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American Academy of Barcelona

International School in Barcelona

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Quick answer

American Academy of Barcelona is a American-curriculum school in Barcelona, Spain. Annual tuition runs $8,000-$14,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $12,800 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by MSA-CESS and serves ages 3-12.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American taught at American Academy of Barcelona.
  • Tuition: $8,000–$14,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-12 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: MSA-CESS verified.
AmericanAges 3-12English$8,000–$14,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $12,800/yr(+16%, modeled)Above average in BarcelonaOpen admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

MSA-CESS

american-curriculumpremium-tieropen-admissions

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for American Academy of Barcelona
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$14,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$12,800(+16%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$14,300
Cost position in Barcelona59th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

American primary/middle school. No high school (students transfer). Small class sizes. Additional: registration €500-1,000, uniform/materials €200-400/year, extracurriculars €300-800/year, school bus €1,500-2,500/year.

Curriculum

American

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Esplugues, Les Corts, Pedralbes, Sant Just Desvern

Reviewed: 2026-04-27Data source: manualConfidence: mediumData completeness: 38%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Barcelona

Budget-friendly
Median
$4,000$8,000–$14,000$32,000

Class size: Not published

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