The British School of Barcelona
- A Level
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 14.7K–23.4K
EUR 13.2K–20.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private international school in Barcelona, part of the Cognita family, serving students from age two to eighteen from Early Years through Pre-University (A Level and IB). Campuses include BSB City, Castelldefels, Sitges, Nexus and Maresme. Rated 'Outstanding in every category' by the British Schools Overseas inspection in October 2024.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Cognita. See all 101 schools of Cognita
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
A Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 13,190≈ USD 14.7K |
| Reception | EUR 13,190≈ USD 14.7K |
| Year 1 | EUR 15,180≈ USD 16.9K |
| Year 2 | EUR 15,180≈ USD 16.9K |
| Year 3 | EUR 17,980≈ USD 20.1K |
| Year 4 | EUR 18,080≈ USD 20.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 13,190 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Reception | EUR 13,190 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Year 1 | EUR 15,180 (about USD 16.9K) |
| Year 2 | EUR 15,180 (about USD 16.9K) |
| Year 3 | EUR 17,980 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Year 4 | EUR 18,080 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 5 | EUR 18,080 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 6 | EUR 18,080 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Year 7 | EUR 19,175 (about USD 21.4K) |
| Year 8 | EUR 19,855 (about USD 22.2K) |
| Year 9 | EUR 19,855 (about USD 22.2K) |
| Year 10 | EUR 20,930 (about USD 23.4K) |
| Year 11 | EUR 20,930 (about USD 23.4K) |
| Year 12 | EUR 20,700 (about USD 23.1K) |
| Year 13 | EUR 20,700 (about USD 23.1K) |
Source: school website (britishschoolbarcelona.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The British School of Barcelona (this school) | EUR 13,190 (about USD 14.7K) | EUR 20,930 (about USD 23.4K) |
| International School Maresme | EUR 8,020 (about USD 8.95K) | EUR 12,000 (about USD 13.4K) |
Source: school website (britishschoolbarcelona.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 3,400
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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- English test, Interview
- Sibling discount
- Matriculation fee discount for siblings; tuition discount from the third child onwards
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level
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 MYPNot here
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
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- iPad programme
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- After-school activities
Ask this school
Fill it in once and reuse it for your next inquiry.
You can also ask several schools at once
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, IB
- Inspection
- British Schools Overseas (BSO) · Outstanding in every category
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
The British College of GavàA Level · IB Career-related · IB Diploma
EUR 9.39K–16.1K (about USD 10.5K–17.9K)
St. Peter's School BarcelonaIB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
EUR 9.45K–18.7K (about USD 10.6K–20.9K)
- American School of Barcelona
IB Career-related · IB Diploma · American
EUR 9.4K–27.1K (about USD 10.5K–30.2K)
La Miranda - The Global Quality SchoolIB Diploma · IB MYP · US High School Diploma
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · BarcelonaUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio