British School of Barcelona – Castelldefels
International School in Barcelona
Quick answer
British School of Barcelona — Castelldefels is the BSB group's Mediterranean-coast campus south of Barcelona, providing British education from Early Years to Pre-University. The school is accredited by COBIS and IBO. Annual tuition runs $9,000-$18,000 USD (true cost ~$15,300, +13% — Castelldefels's 91st cost percentile within local market). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families based on the Castelldefels coast wanting Barcelona-network access with full IB Diploma optionality at sixth form.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB taught at British School of Barcelona – Castelldefels.
- Tuition: $9,000–$18,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: COBIS, IBO verified.
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COBIS, IBO
About British School of Barcelona – Castelldefels
The British School of Barcelona provides a world-class international education to students from Early Years to Pre-University. Contact us!
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
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- Learning support: strong
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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $9,000 – $18,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,300(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,800 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 91th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
BSB Castelldefels campus. IGCSE/A-Level + IB Diploma. BSO Outstanding. Separate from BSB city campus.
British, IB
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Recommended neighborhoods
Castelldefels, Gavà, Sitges, Viladecans
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
BSB Castelldefels campus. IGCSE/A-Level + IB Diploma. BSO Outstanding. Separate from BSB city campus.
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