Schweizerschule Barcelona
International School in Barcelona
Quick answer
Schweizerschule Barcelona is an international school serving expat families in Barcelona. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Barcelona averages. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Schweizerschule Barcelona.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 22 Barcelona international school · 650 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at Kindergarten - G4: 9:20h G5 - G12: 8:35.
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About Schweizerschule Barcelona
Schweizerschule Barcelona is a Swiss international school in Barcelona. It recently celebrated its 100 years' anniversary. German and Spanish are the vehicular languages. It offers a familiar learning environment for ages P3 to Grade 12. In Grade 12 students can pass the Swiss Highschool exam "Matura" which is converted automatically into a Spanish highschool exam. The school follows the Swiss study plan in combination with Spanish and Catalan requirements. Thus a switch to a local school is possible without any additional exams.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 7296-10588 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $11,400(+14%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $12,900 |
| Cost position in Barcelona | 74th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
The students at ESB achieve C level from Goethe Institut in German language, C level from British Council in English language.
Usually the students have good results in these examinations.
German is the basic language. Then Spanish, Catalan, English and French are added.
No specialized programs are offered by the school. ESB has a regulation that takes into account dislexia and similar difficulties and supports the students.
The school employs a psychologist and an educational psychologist in Kindergarten / Earl primary. They help to detect issues and assess solutions together with the parents.
Kindergarten - G4: 9:20h G5 - G12: 8:35 – Kindergarten - G6: 16:35 (Wednesdays 13:00) G7 - G12: 16:35 (Tuesdays 13:00 of 14:00)
Yes, the lunch is prepared and cooked at ESB based on mostly ecological ingredients. 90% of students eat lunch at school.
School Kitchen observes all needs due to allergies and offers a vegetarian option.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Barcelona
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Spanish
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