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 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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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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04/07/2025
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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03/07/2025
A group of female students at BSB recently experienced a truly unforgettable moment: a surprise meet-and-greet with Alexia Putellas, one of the most celebrated footballers in the...
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03/07/2025
We are delighted to share that a reviewer from The Good Schools Guide International visited The British School of Barcelona this year, and that, as a result...
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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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04/07/2025
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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03/07/2025
A group of female students at BSB recently experienced a truly unforgettable moment: a surprise meet-and-greet with Alexia Putellas, one of the most celebrated footballers in the...
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03/07/2025
We are delighted to share that a reviewer from The Good Schools Guide International visited The British School of Barcelona this year, and that, as a result...
🎉 The Festival of Education is coming to Barcelona!
🌟 The first Festival of Education (@educationfestuk) Spain will take place on Saturday 13 June 2026 at BSB Castelldefels, bringing together educators from across Spain, Europe, and beyond for an inspiring day of keynotes, workshops, and debates in a vibrant festival-style atmosphere.
🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻!
Sign up to be the first to know and take advantage of our special launch rate in the Tickets section f their website.
🗓️ Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
📍 Location: BSB Castelldefels Campus
🔗 Learn more and register: https://educationfestspain.com/
Hosted by The British School of Barcelona
Delivered by: EducationScape
Powered by: The Bridge
🤝 Connect with the wider education community and be part of this exciting first Spain edition!
#EducationFest #Education #Teachers #Educators #Barcelona #Spain #BSBCastelldefels #BSBSitges #BSBNexus #BSBCity #Cognita

🌟 Last week, Adrian Massen, Head of School Improvement at Cognita, visited all our BSB campuses, joining Headteachers on learning walks, speaking with student leaders, and seeing lessons in action.
📖 Here’s a glimpse of one of Adrian Massen’s visit at BSB Castelldefels, where he spent time with Judy Dean, Head of Early Years and Primary, in Nursery, exploring phonics lessons and discovering our little learners’ ‘All About Me’ books — a wonderful example of the curiosity and creativity that fills our classrooms every day.
✨ Visits like these are a chance to celebrate our students’ achievements, share best practices, and keep improving together as a community.
#AllAboutMe #LearningInAction #EarlyYears #BSBCastelldefels #BSBSitges #BSBCity #Cognita

🌟 Half-Term Camps are here!
This October, adventure and learning continue beyond the classroom with our BSB Half-Term Camps, running from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October at BSB Castelldefels and BSB City.
🎯 At BSB Castelldefels, open to BSB Castelldefels, BSB Sitges students and pupils from other schools you can join:
BSB Robotics & AI Camp (6–12 yrs, in English)
BSB Football Camp (5–12 yrs, in English – half-day or full-day options)
BSB Wevy Sports Camp (4–9 yrs, in Spanish)
🎨 At BSB City, open to BSB City students, you can join:
Barcino Sports Camp (6–12 yrs, in Spanish)
Kinobs Games Camp (3–9 yrs, in Spanish)
✨ A great way for our students to stay active, creative, and connected during the break!
📅 Registrations are now open until Friday, 17th October. Visit our website or email camps@bsb.edu.es for full details and sign-up links.
#BSBCommunity #BSBCamps #HalfTermFun #BSBCity #BSBCTF #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

🧸 Exploration is at the heart of early learning! Our youngest learners at BSB City enjoyed some time discovering textures, shapes, and colours through hands-on play and painting.
🎨 At BSB, we follow an inquiry-based learning approach that encourages children to think critically, ask questions, and persevere. These playful experiences also support communication, language, and social-emotional development, helping children grow in confidence and independence.
✨ Moments like these lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and joy in discovering the world around them — all while having fun together.
#EarlyYears #ExploreTime #InquiryBasedLearning #Curiosity #BSBCity #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels

🚁 Our Year 12 students took their learning beyond the classroom this week with an exciting pre-university experience!
🌐 At UPC, students explored Drone Technology, discovering how propeller speed and position affect lift and direction — directly linking to the forces they study in Physics.
💡 They then tested drones that recognise hand and body movements, before heading outdoors to fly a drone built by university students in the Drone Field.
✨ This visit gave students a real-world look at how Physics connects to Aerospace Engineering and emerging technologies, while developing key problem-solving and analytical skills for future STEM studies.
#BSBNexus #PreUniversity #STEMLearning #ExperientialLearning #DroneTechnology #PhysicsInAction

🌍 Today is World Dyslexia Day!
💛 Did you know that 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic? According to @madebydyslexia , 84% of dyslexics are above average at Exploring, Imagining and Reasoning, whilst +70% are above average at Visualising, Communicating and Connecting.
💡 Dyslexic thinking is a superpower in action - spotting opportunities, driving innovation, leading teams, and finding new ways to solve problems.
📚 At BSB, we celebrate every learner’s strengths. By understanding each child’s unique profile, we provide the support and guidance they need to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
#BSBCommunity #StudentSupport #InclusiveEducation #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexicThinking #MadeByDyslexia #LearningForAll

🎨 Last week, our Year 3 students from BSB Sitges visited the Paradox Museum, diving into a world where nothing is quite as it seems!
🪞 From puzzling mirror reflections to disappearing sofas, they explored a range of optical illusions and visual tricks that made them see the world in a whole new way.
✨ Through these hands-on exhibits, our students discovered how science, maths, and art work together in fun and unexpected ways.
🔬 This experience links perfectly with their Science topic on Light this term. They will be learning about reflection, discovering how to protect our eyes from the sun, investigating how and when shadows are formed, and observing patterns in how shadows change.
#BSBSitges #EducationalTrips #HandsOnLearning #PrimaryEducation #ParadoxMuseum #Science #Light

🌍 BSB students are world-ready!
🎓 A BSB education opens doors to a wide range of future possibilities. In 2025, our graduates have secured places at prestigious universities across Spain, the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada — even in an increasingly competitive environment.
🇪🇸 46% of our leavers are staying in Spain, joining top institutions like ESADE, University of Barcelona (UB), IE University, and La Salle.
🇬🇧 24% are heading to the UK, with offers from Cambridge, Warwick, King’s College London, Bristol, and UCL.
🌍 The remaining 30% are exploring other European universities. Wherever they go, our BSB Futures team is here to guide students and families every step of the way, helping them turn aspirations into reality.
#BSBFutures #BSBCommunity #InternationalEducation #UniversityDestinations #BSBNexus #BSBCity

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?
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.