Barcelona High School
Bilingual Private School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, Local+English taught at Barcelona High School.
- Tuition: $10,000–$14,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: NABSS, IBO listed accreditations.
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NABSS, IBO
About Barcelona High School
For ages 3 - 18, BHS is the best American school in Barcelona Spain and the best international school in Barcelona Spain with a mission to solve the failures of traditional education. Barcelona High School (BHS) started as an American high school in Barcelona and now has a middle school and BHS Elementary & Preschool Barcelona. BHS is the best American school in Spain. BHS is the best boarding school in Spain. International School Barcelona | American School Barcelona | Boarding School Spain
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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: limited
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
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000–$14,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,800(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,300 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 74th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum with Spanish Bachillerato pathway. IGCSE and A-Level options. Affordable mid-range pricing. Additional: registration €500-1,000, uniform €200-400/year, extracurriculars €300-800/year, exam fees (IGCSE/A-Level) €400-1,000, school bus €1,500-2,500/year.
British, Local+English
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Sarria, Sant Gervasi, Bonanova, Les Tres Torres
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class size: Not published
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