Deutsche Schule Barcelona
International School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Deutsche Schule Barcelona follows the German curriculum leading to the Abitur, as a large campus with 1,660 students. Tuition of $6,000–$11,000/year is in line with Barcelona averages. Note: KMK-recognized German school.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at Deutsche Schule Barcelona.
- Tuition: $6,000–$11,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 24 (max 27) Barcelona international school · 1,660 students total.
- 21 nationalities top: German and Spanish.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
- Accreditations: KMK verified.
1,660
21 (German and Spanish)
24 avg / 27 max
Fixed intake
1894
KMK
About Deutsche Schule Barcelona
The German School Barcelona - founded in 1894 - is an independent school accredited and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. It offers an inclusive and modern educational programme from kindergarten up to the German International Abitur. We embrace out tricultural environment and strive to provide our students both with a local as well as an international perspective.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,000 – $11,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 6350-6380 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $10,000(+18%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $11,500 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 9th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
KMK-recognized German school. German Abitur + Spanish Bachillerato option. Trilingual (German-Spanish-English). ~1,700 students.
German
Spanish, English, Catalan and French
moderate
We have a team of counselors and a school psychologist.
8:00 am – Kindergarden 13h-14h, classes 1-4 13:25h, classes 5-12 14h, all depending on the age of the child and the amount of extra curricular activities until 16:30h or even 18:00h.
Yes, we have a canteen and cafeteria inside and outside the building.
Special allergies
Recommended neighborhoods
Esplugues, Les Corts, Pedralbes, Sant Just
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: German and Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
KMK-recognized German school. German Abitur + Spanish Bachillerato option. Trilingual (German-Spanish-English). ~1,700 students.
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