Benjamin Franklin International School Barcelona
International School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Barcelona international school · 719 students total.
- 56 nationalities top: Spanish and US.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at All divisions of the school start at 8:35 am.
719
56 (Spanish and US)
18 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IB Diploma
About Benjamin Franklin International School Barcelona
Warm and welcoming international school community (1/3 internationsl, 1/3 US, 1/3 local) American curriculum, IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and IB Diploma Program (IBDP) English is the language of instruction Success for all students (100% pass rate in the IB Diploma Program) Great location in Barcelona Small class sizes Technology integration Dedicated and talented teachers from all over the world
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
Other
IB Diploma
IB Exams and SAT (optional)
Near 100% pass rate
Spanish, Catalan
Learning support at BFIS encompasses a variety of strategies to meet the needs of students with mild to moderate learning differences. It is the job of the learning specialist to provide students with strategies and/or remediation such that they are able to experience academic success. Depending on the needs of each individual, students are supported either in class or outside of class during the regular school day.
Yes. BFIS has a Learning Support Department and a Counseling Department
Yes.
All divisions of the school start at 8:35 am – At 4 : 00 pm and at 3:00 pm on Wednesdays
Yes. BFIS has its own kitchen
Yes. BFIS offers special diets: vegetarian and gluten free
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Spanish and US
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