Welcome from the Executive Principal of The British School of Barcelona
Graded as ‘Outstanding in every category’ in our recent inspection, we have a proud, well-established reputation for providing a world-class international education to students from two to eighteen.
Academic outcomes are very important and BSB students obtain excellent examination results which enable them to access top universities in Spain and around the world. However, in order to thrive in a rapidly evolving world, young people need more than just top grades. They need to develop the skills and attributes they will require in a world where many jobs will be automated and distinctly 'human' qualities – creativity, curiosity, collaboration – will be prized above all else.
School should also be fun and BSB offers a nurturing environment where young people can flourish and emerge ready to take on the challenges that await them with confidence and certainty.
We'd love you to come and visit our campuses in Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges, — or you can book an online private visit for BSB Maresme — to find out more about why BSB could be the right school for your child.
Neil Tetley
Executive Principal
'Outstanding in Every Category'
The British School of Barcelona has retained the 'Outstanding in Every Category' status following the British Schools Overseas inspection of our school in October 2024. This is the highest recognition an international school can receive and places us as one of the best British schools in the world.
The British Schools Overseas inspection is accredited by the British government, and we are the only school in Barcelona to have this badge of quality.
'The British School of Barcelona (BSB) provides a very high standard of education, which is supported by excellent relationships in a safe, very caring and well-organised school community.'
An outstanding private school in Barcelona, one of the most dynamic, innovative and cosmopolitan capitals of Europe
The Good Schools Guide
We are extremely proud that a reviewer from The Good Schools Guide International visited us and reviewed our school. The result? An impartial, straight-talking and thoroughly researched school review for each of our campuses.
'Playing, exploring, creating and thinking freely in their own way is the basis of early years education and is the start of a journey of growth and development which continues through the school.'
School News
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06/11/2025
On the week starting 20th November, The British School of Barcelona Senior Leadership Team attended the annual Cognita US & Europe Leadership Conference, joining school leaders from...
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28/10/2025
We are delighted to announce that BSB will host the inaugural Festival of Education Spain at our BSB Castelldefels campus in June 2026, marking the Festival’s Continental...
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17/10/2025
BSB proudly participated in the presentation of the Impact of British Schools in Spain report. Conducted by ISC Research and supported by the British Council, NABSS, and...
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10/10/2025
On Friday, 26th September, BSB came together with more than 100,000 students and 21,000 teachers from Cognita schools worldwide to celebrate GBWD. From assemblies and group discussions...
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09/10/2025
Once again, The British School of Barcelona is proud to be taking part in the Barcelona International Community Day, the city’s annual celebration of international talent and...
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10/09/2025
The British School of Barcelona welcomed back the Class of 2015 this past weekend to mark ten years since their graduation. Alumni and teachers came together at...
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06/11/2025
On the week starting 20th November, The British School of Barcelona Senior Leadership Team attended the annual Cognita US & Europe Leadership Conference, joining school leaders from...
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28/10/2025
We are delighted to announce that BSB will host the inaugural Festival of Education Spain at our BSB Castelldefels campus in June 2026, marking the Festival’s Continental...
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17/10/2025
BSB proudly participated in the presentation of the Impact of British Schools in Spain report. Conducted by ISC Research and supported by the British Council, NABSS, and...
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10/10/2025
On Friday, 26th September, BSB came together with more than 100,000 students and 21,000 teachers from Cognita schools worldwide to celebrate GBWD. From assemblies and group discussions...
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09/10/2025
Once again, The British School of Barcelona is proud to be taking part in the Barcelona International Community Day, the city’s annual celebration of international talent and...
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10/09/2025
The British School of Barcelona welcomed back the Class of 2015 this past weekend to mark ten years since their graduation. Alumni and teachers came together at...
🎤 Parent Talk with the Executive Principal
Join us for an insightful session with our Executive Principal, Neil Tetley. This is an excellent opportunity to hear updates on key areas of school life, with a special focus on the theme ‘Adapting to the complexities of an AI world’. A Q&A session will follow.
📍 In-person sessions — Sign up for in-person talks via Cognita Connect:
🏫 BSB City (Lucà) — Friday, 14 Nov · 9.00 h
🏫 BSB Castelldefels — Wednesday, 19 Nov · 8.30 h (followed by a tour of our newly expanded STEAM Centre!)
🏫 BSB Sitges — Thursday, 20 Nov · 8.30 h
💻 Online session for all campuses — No sign-up needed!
Tuesday, 18 Nov · 18.00 h — find the link on the Cognita Connect calendar
#BSBCommunity #ParentTalk #BSBEducation #CognitaSchools #SchoolDevelopment #BSBCastelldefels #BSBSitges #BSBCity #BSBNexus #BSBMaresme
💪 At BSB, sport is more than just competition — it’s about building healthy foundations for life.
🙌 In this video, our BSB Castelldefels Director of Sport & PE, Jonny Cross, shares how wellbeing, teamwork, and opportunity shape our Sport & PE programme at BSB.
⚽️ Learn how our broad curriculum, dedicated staff, extracurricular opportunities and strong partnerships inspire every student to stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits.
🎥 Sport is a focus area of our 2025–28 Development Plan. Want to dive deeper into our approach? Visit our YouTube channel for a full playlist in different languages — exploring every aspect of our vision for the future. You can find the link in our bio!
📘 Check Cognita Connect for our Sport &
Competition Booklets in English & Spanish with all the campus-specific details!
#BSBSport #HealthyHabits #Teamwork #Wellbeing #Sport #BSBDevelopmentPlan #BSBSitges #BSBCity #BSBCastelldefels #BSBCommunity
🎃 Last Friday, BSB Sitges turned into a sweet and spooky Halloween trail!
👻 We were delighted to welcome students, BSB Alumni (now at BSB Castelldefels), and neighbours for a spooky playground tunnel and neighbourhood Trick-or-Treat. The playground was buzzing with Halloween vibes, complete with Thriller, Ghostbusters, and Monster Mash!
🕸️ We very much value taking part in these community events - it’s such a special chance to connect with our Vallpineda neighbours and celebrate together. We’re happy to open our doors and share smiles, treats, and festive frights with our local community!
#BSBSSitges #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #Community #Vallpineda #Sitges #BSBCommunity
🏅 A huge shout-out to our Secondary students at BSB Castelldefels and BSB City for their outstanding results in the UK Mathematics Trust Senior Challenge!
📐The UKMT Senior Challenge is a prestigious mathematics competition that tests students’ problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills through challenging and creative problems.
🔹 At BSB Castelldefels, 6 students achieved Gold 🥇, 5 received Silver 🥈, and 17 earned Bronze 🥉.
🔹 At BSB City, 3 students were awarded Gold 🥇, 8 Silver 🥈, and 14 Bronze 🥉.
👏 Congratulations to all participants, and a big thank you to our teachers for their guidance and support!
#BSBSecondary #StudentAchievements #UKMT #SeniorChallenge #Mathematics #ProblemSolving #BSBCastelldefels #BSBCity
🎃 Happy Halloween and Bona Castanyada! 🍂
🌰 Throwback Friday! Our Castaween celebrations lit up all our campuses, with our Primary and Early Years students filling the school with fun, creativity, and festive spirit just before half term.
👻 Dressed in spooky but not scary costumes, our students took part in activities to spark their imagination and creativity.
😄 Swipe through to join the festive fun!
#BSBCommunity #Halloween2025 #Castanyada #LocalTraditions #StudentLife #FestiveFun #BSBCity #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels #BSBNexus
✨ As our new campus, BSB Maresme, comes to life, we’re delighted to share an exclusive render video offering a glimpse of the innovative learning spaces, modern facilities, and vibrant environment that will soon welcome our youngest learners.
🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel, and don’t miss our monthly-updated time-lapse showing the construction progress!
ℹ️ BSB Maresme will welcome Nursery to Year 4 pupils (ages 3–9) in 2026, expanding to Secondary in 2027. Families are now invited to book a 1-to-1 virtual visit with our Admissions team to learn more about our vision for international education in the Maresme region.
📩 For more information, follow the link in our bio o or contact our Admissions team at enquiriesmaresme@bsb.edu.es.
#BSBMaresme #BSBEducation #September2026 #InternationalEducation #InternationalSchool #SchoolVisit #AdmissionsOpen #BSBCommunity
🏀🏐⚽ To wrap up this first half term, our Secondary students at BSB City competed over two action-packed days in the Sports House Competition!
Teams battled in basketball, volleyball, and football, earning points for their Houses: Fleet 🔵, Electric 🟡, Baker 🔴, and Downing 🟢. The matches took place in our school gym and on the Club Esportiu Europa, making the most of our fantastic sports facilities and collaborations with neighbouring clubs.
🎉 It was two days full of energy, teamwork, and fairplay, with students giving their all, cheering on their Houses!
#Secondary #BSBCity #SportsHouseCompetition #TeamSpirit #StudentLife #Basketball #Volleyball #Football #Sport #PE #ClubEsportiuEuropa #NouSardenya
🗨️“Right from the first point of contact to admission to onboarding is so seamless. The whole process is so student-focussed and stress-free for parents. There is a genuine feel and care shown.” – Joiner Family
Experience BSB first-hand at our November Open Days:
📍 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 17:00 – 18:00 | BSB City Lucà | Pre-University education | Presential
📍 Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 | BSB Castelldefels | Early Years, Y1 & Y2 education | Presential
💻 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 17:00 – 18:00 | BSB Sitges | Early Years & Primary | Virtual
📍 Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 | BSB City Esperança | Early Years & Year 1 | Presential
📍 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 | BSB City Lucà | Secondary & Pre-University | Presential
📍 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00 | BSB Nexus | Pre-University | Presential
✍️ Book your place now through the link in our bio
#OpenDay #BSBCommunity #Admissions #OpenEnrolment #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels #BSBCity #BSBNexus
2 - 5 yrs old
5 - 11 yrs old
11 - 16 yrs old
16 - 18 yrs old
Facilities & Location
A happy place to feel inspired and thrive
We have four campuses that cover all educational stages, from Early Years to Pre-University. These are located in Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges. They are perfectly placed to make the most of the stunning surrounding area where students can truly feel inspired and thrive.
Select a campus to learn more
Early Years to Pre-University
3-18 yrs old
Early Years, Primary & Secondary
3-15 yrs old
Pre-University
16-18 yrs old
Pre-Nursery, Early Years & Primary
2-11 yrs old
How can we help you?
Admissions Manager, BSB (all campuses)
Admissions Officer, BSB City
Admissions Officer, BSB Castelldefels
Call: 93 707 95 98
Discover more about BSB
FAQs
The British School of Barcelona is the only school in Barcelona to have received the 'Outstanding in Every Category' status following the British Schools Overseas inspection of our school in October 2024. This is the highest recognition that an international school can receive. Our educational model stands out for the quality of our teaching, our relationship with families and students, and the global approach of our educational project. Our highly qualified teachers, innovative curriculum, and focus on both academic success and personal growth create a dynamic learning environment. Additionally, we offer two routes for university entry qualifications: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A Levels (supplemented where necessary with Spanish qualifications). Both are internationally recognised and respected by leading universities around the world.
We ensure personalised attention, effective learning, and a supportive classroom environment to support individual growth. Our average ratio varies depending on the educational stage.
Joining BSB is a simple and streamlined process. Our dedicated Admissions team is here to support you every step of the way. To get started, you’ll need to complete the online application form and provide your child’s most recent school reports, passports/IDs, and references (if applicable). This allows us to begin the admissions process and ensure we can meet your child's needs. Depending on your child’s age and the year of entry, we will invite you and your child to either an informal assessment or an interview to evaluate their English proficiency for the appropriate year group. Additionally, your child will have an interview with the Headteacher as part of the process.
