Lycée International Bon Soleil
International School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Lycée International Bon Soleil is a multilingual French international school in Barcelona, accredited by AEFE and IBO. The school combines the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat with optional IB Diploma at sixth form. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$12,000 USD (true cost ~$10,800, +20% — Barcelona's 16th cost percentile, well below most international tier). Admissions are moderate; best suited to French-speaking or bilingual families wanting AEFE-network education in Barcelona at accessible pricing.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French, IB taught at Lycée International Bon Soleil.
- Tuition: $6,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AEFE, IBO verified.
Fixed intake
AEFE, IBO
About Lycée International Bon Soleil
École privée internationale à Barcelone - Notre école est multilingue !
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
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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,800(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,300 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 16th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
French MEN approved + IB Diploma option. Trilingual (French-Spanish-English). 1,400+ students. Located in Gavà (south of Barcelona).
French, IB
moderate
Recommended neighborhoods
Gavà, Castelldefels, Viladecans, Sitges
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
Budget-friendlyEstimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
French MEN approved + IB Diploma option. Trilingual (French-Spanish-English). 1,400+ students. Located in Gavà (south of Barcelona).
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