Benjamin Franklin International School
- American
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 14.5K–24.3K
EUR 12.9K–21.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
American International School in Barcelona offering an American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 5, the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6 to 10, and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. About 702 students from over 60 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
702
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 63
- Sibling discount
- 10% reduction for the third child from the same family; 20% for children thereafter
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (Nursery and Pre-K) | EUR 12,950≈ USD 14.5K |
| Elementary School (Kinder-Grade 5) | EUR 17,000≈ USD 19K |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | EUR 18,240≈ USD 20.4K |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | EUR 21,720≈ USD 24.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (Nursery and Pre-K) | EUR 12,950 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Elementary School (Kinder-Grade 5) | EUR 17,000 (about USD 19K) |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | EUR 18,240 (about USD 20.4K) |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | EUR 21,720 (about USD 24.3K) |
Source: school website (bfischool.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin International School (this school) | EUR 12,950 (about USD 14.5K) | EUR 21,720 (about USD 24.3K) |
| International Rural School | EUR 5,800 (about USD 6.48K) | EUR 6,400 (about USD 7.15K) |
Source: school website (bfischool.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 250
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 6,000
- Bus
- EUR 2,240
- Lunch
- EUR 1,820
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Teachers
- 104
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- ECIS
Location
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