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Hamelin-Laie International School

International School in Barcelona

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Hamelin-Laie International School offers a multi-track IB and Local+English programme, with a highly diverse student body of 48 nationalities. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. Note: Spanish National Curriculum adapted for international students, with IB Diploma and Nacional Bachillerato.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, Local+English taught at Hamelin-Laie International School.
  • Tuition: $11,000–$22,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Barcelona international school · 1,410 students total.
  • 48 nationalities top: Our student life and learning experiences are enriched by celebrating the many cultures and traditions that make up our warm and friendly multicultural parent community comprised of over 45 nationalities..
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 9 a.m..
  • Accreditations: IBO, NABSS listed accreditations.
IB, Local+EnglishAges 3-18English$11,000–$22,000/yr(11186-15493)
Est. all-in: $18,040/yr(+9%, modeled)Premium in BarcelonaOpen admissions86% data coverage
Students

1,410

Nationalities

48 (Our student life and learning experiences are enriched by celebrating the many cultures and traditions that make up our warm and friendly multicultural parent community comprised of over 45 nationalities.)

Class Size

18 avg / 22 max

Boarding

Available

Accreditations

IBO, NABSS

multi-curriculumibpremium-tierboardingopen-admissionsdiverse-community

About Hamelin-Laie International School

We're Barcelona's thriving international school and part of the Nord Anglia Education family. In a learning community of more than 50 nationalities, we nurture global citizens who go on to make their mark in the world.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • Educational psychologist available
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Hamelin-Laie International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$11,000–$22,000
Annual tuition (EUR)11186-15493
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$18,040(+9%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$19,540
Cost position in Barcelona91th percentile(premium tier)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Spanish National Curriculum adapted for international students, with IB Diploma and Nacional Bachillerato. Nord Anglia network. Boarding available (ages 14-18). 50+ nationalities.

Curriculum

IB, Local+English

External examinations

IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge Exams

Exam results

Our IB Diploma Programme and Nacional Bachillerato cohorts average point score and pass rate consistently exceeds the global and national averages. And, we're proud to say that each year our IBDP students comfortably surpass the global average by at least two points.

Additional languages

Chinese, German and French. In our IB Diploma Programme, we also offer Russian and Spanish.

Learning support

moderate

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes

Education psychologistYes
Gifted programmeYes
School hours

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

School busNo
Lunch

Yes. We have a school restaurant with an in-house chef who prepares all food from scratch using locally sourced produce. We are proud to offer a variety of healthy and delicious food choices to all of our students.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Recommended neighborhoods

Montgat, Badalona, El Masnou, Tiana

Reviewed: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 86%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Barcelona

Mid-range
Median
$4,000$11,000–$22,000$32,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Hamelin-Laie International School

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
22
City avg
19

Student Diversity

48nationalities1,410 students

Highly diverse

Common: Our student life and learning experiences are enriched by celebrating the many cultures and traditions that make up our warm and friendly multicultural parent community comprised of over 45 nationalities.

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