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ES American School of Barcelona

International School in Barcelona

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ES American School Barcelona is a smaller American-curriculum international school in Barcelona, accredited by MSA. Admissions are moderate; best suited to American-curriculum families wanting smaller-community US-pathway education in Barcelona at accessible pricing as an alternative to American School of Barcelona's larger-school environment.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: American taught at ES American School of Barcelona.
  • Tuition: $8,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: MSA verified.
AmericanAges 3-18English$8,000–$15,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $13,300/yr(+16%, modeled)Above average in BarcelonaOpen admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

MSA

american-curriculumpremium-tieropen-admissions

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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: 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

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for ES American School of Barcelona
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$15,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$13,300(+16%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$14,800
Cost position in Barcelona62th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

American curriculum (AP courses). US-accredited. Smaller, community-focused school. Founded 1999.

Curriculum

American

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Esplugues, Cornellà, Les Corts, L'Hospitalet

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 49%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Barcelona

Budget-friendly
Median
$4,000$8,000–$15,000$32,000

Class size: Not published

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