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Schweizer Schule Barcelona (Swiss School)

International School in Barcelona

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Quick answer

Escola Suïssa Barcelona (ESB) is a Swiss international school in Barcelona's Eixample district that delivers a dual Swiss-Spanish qualification—the Matura and Selectividad—to students aged 3 to 18. German is the language of instruction, with five languages taught (German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French). Strong fit for German-speaking expat families in Catalonia.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at Schweizer Schule Barcelona (Swiss School).
  • Tuition: $7,000–$13,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
OtherAges 3-18German$7,000–$13,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $11,800/yr(+18%, modeled)Mid-range in BarcelonaModerate admissions
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Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Fixed intake

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 Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 Schweizer Schule Barcelona (Swiss School)
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$7,000–$13,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$11,800(+18%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$13,300
Cost position in Barcelona41th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Swiss curriculum with Swiss Matura + Spanish Bachillerato option. Trilingual (German-Spanish-Catalan). Swiss government supported.

Curriculum

Other

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Esplugues, Les Corts, Pedralbes, Sant Just

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manualConfidence: highData completeness: 35%1 named source

At a Glance

Fee Position in Barcelona

Budget-friendly
Median
$4,000$7,000–$13,000$32,000

Class size: Not published

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