British School of Barcelona – Sitges
International School in Barcelona
Quick answer
British School of Barcelona — Sitges is the BSB group's coastal campus south of Barcelona, providing British education from Early Years to Pre-University, accredited by COBIS. Annual tuition runs $7,000-$12,000 USD (true cost ~$11,300, +19% — Sitges's 19th cost percentile, well below central Barcelona pricing). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families based on the Sitges/Castelldefels coast wanting Barcelona-network access at coastal-tier pricing.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at British School of Barcelona – Sitges.
- Tuition: $7,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-11 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: COBIS verified.
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COBIS
About British School of Barcelona – Sitges
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: 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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,300(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,800 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 19th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
BSB Sitges campus (primary only). British curriculum. Feeds into BSB Castelldefels for secondary. Small, coastal campus.
British
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Sitges, Garraf, Castelldefels, Vilanova
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
BSB Sitges campus (primary only). British curriculum. Feeds into BSB Castelldefels for secondary. Small, coastal campus.
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