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
Recognised by the leading Education Rankings in Spain
We believe that educational excellence is built day by day in the classroom. The school has been featured in some of Spain’s most prestigious education rankings, compiled by leading media outlets and educational platforms that assess factors such as the teaching approach, academic performance, international outlook, student support, and the quality of the facilities.
'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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26/05/2026
This summer, BSB is bringing back BSB Summer School to Sitges, Castelldefels, and Barcelona, offering children and teenagers an inspiring mix of creativity, sport, language immersion, and...
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20/05/2026
BSB will sponsor and host the first-ever Castelldefels International Kup (CIKUP) from 29th to 31st May 2026 at the BSB Sports Stadium, reaffirming its commitment to supporting...
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15/05/2026
What happens when an entire school puts away pens, closes laptops and focuses purely on the power of conversation? One year after the launch of the ‘BSB...
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14/05/2026
As part of our commitment to working in close partnership with families, BSB is proud to introduce a brand-new video series for Early Years families. Designed to...
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07/04/2026
This school year, BSB has released its first-ever podcast, Thinking Out Loud, created and produced by Pre-University students at BSB Nexus.
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01/04/2026
Ten BSB Nexus students from BSB recently travelled to Madrid to participate in Harvard Model Congress Europe (HMCE) 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious government simulation...
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26/05/2026
This summer, BSB is bringing back BSB Summer School to Sitges, Castelldefels, and Barcelona, offering children and teenagers an inspiring mix of creativity, sport, language immersion, and...
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20/05/2026
BSB will sponsor and host the first-ever Castelldefels International Kup (CIKUP) from 29th to 31st May 2026 at the BSB Sports Stadium, reaffirming its commitment to supporting...
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15/05/2026
What happens when an entire school puts away pens, closes laptops and focuses purely on the power of conversation? One year after the launch of the ‘BSB...
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14/05/2026
As part of our commitment to working in close partnership with families, BSB is proud to introduce a brand-new video series for Early Years families. Designed to...
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07/04/2026
This school year, BSB has released its first-ever podcast, Thinking Out Loud, created and produced by Pre-University students at BSB Nexus.
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01/04/2026
Ten BSB Nexus students from BSB recently travelled to Madrid to participate in Harvard Model Congress Europe (HMCE) 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious government simulation...
🎶 What a fantastic BSB Choir Fest 2026!
✨ Last Friday, our BSB Castelldefels Theatre was filled with music, energy, and excitement as pupils from across all BSB campuses came together for two special concert sessions — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — celebrating the incredible musical talent within our school community.
🎤 The audience enjoyed memorable performances from the BSB Castelldefels Primary Choir, Secondary Choir, and Chamber Choir, alongside the BSB Sitges Primary Choir, BSB City Primary Choir and Secondary Choir.
🎼 In the afternoon session, students also shared the stage with our Parent Choir, Staff Choir, and Rock Orchestra, making the performances even more special and bringing our whole community together through music.
💫 A huge thank you to all the teachers for rehearsing, coordinating, and putting together such a meaningful cross-campus celebration of talent, connection, and collaboration across our BSB campuses!
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🦈 Sleeping beside sharks? That’s exactly what our Year 2 pupils did this month!
🌊 BSB Sitges Students enjoyed an overnight adventure at the Barcelona Aquarium, experiencing marine life up close and spending the night beside the aquarium’s incredible sharks.
🔬 Through workshops, games, and hands-on discoveries, pupils became budding shark experts while connecting their Science learning to the real world: exploring animal groups, life cycles, and classification using key scientific vocabulary.
🤿 They also discovered the important work carried out every day by the aquarium’s scuba divers to care for the sharks and marine environment.
✨ A truly unique experience full of curiosity, learning, and memories they`ll love sharing at home.
#BSBSitges #Year2 #BarcelonaAquarium #SleepingWithSharks #MarineLife #ScienceLearning #HandsOnLearning #PrimaryEducation #StudentExperiences #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #AnimalLifeCycles #FutureScientists #SchoolTrips #BSBCommunity #EducationalAdventures #SharkExperts #LearningThroughExperience
🎓 Our IB students have officially finished their exams, and now it’s time to celebrate!
✨ At BSB City, the Class of 2026 marks our second graduating cohort, and we are now just one week away from Graduation Day on 28th May. As the countdown begins, we’re looking back at some memories captured in class 📸
🌍 We are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved and now, we are excited to see them step into the world and become proud BSB Alumni.
💙 Congratulations to all our IB students across BSB on completing this important milestone! And to our A Level students who are still in the middle of exam season: good luck, keep going, and give it your all — you’re nearly there!
⏳ At BSB Nexus, we have students following both the IB and A Level pathways, so the countdown to Graduation Day is a little longer… we’ll see you on 18 June 🎉
#BSB #BSBCity #BSBNexus #IB #IBDP #IBDiploma #ALevels #ClassOf2026 #GraduationSeason #IBExams #FutureReady #BSBAlumni
✨ MAKING THE MOST OF BARCELONA AND ITS SURRONDINGS!
🌿This summer term, our Primary pupils have been stepping beyond the classroom and into Barcelona and its surroundings for enriching learning experiences, creative workshops and outdoor exploration.
📍 Year 6 students from BSB Castelldefels enjoyed a Barcelona Walking City Tour alongside our Assistant Executive Principal, James Petrie, discovering the city’s culture, history and landmarks in the city centre, linked to their Spanish Civil War inquiry they have been learning about.
🌱 Year 1 visited Bordas Garden, where they took part in hands-on workshops including pottery painting, planting, harvesting vegetables and learning all about gardening and sustainability.
🌳 Meanwhile, Year 2 and Year 6 pupils at BSB City embraced Forest School experiences, exploring local parks and gardens, getting creative with natural materials and enjoying the green spaces around the Sarrià neighbourhood.
💙 Learning happens everywhere — and these experiences help our students grow in confidence, curiosity and creativity.
#BSB #TheBritishSchoolOfBarcelona #OutdoorLearning #Barcelona #ForestSchool #PrimaryEducation #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #InternationalEducation
📚 Building strong literacy foundations
🌟 Through daily phonics sessions, our Early Years learners are developing the foundations for reading and writing in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.
💬 By exploring letters and sounds through stories, rhymes, songs, circle time, and interactive games, children build confidence in communication whilst developing early literacy and comprehension skills.
🎶 Using visuals, props, music, and group participation helps create a multisensory learning environment where children stay active, curious, and excited to learn together.
📚 Phonics gives children the tools to independently decode unfamiliar words, supporting them to become confident, fluent readers as they progress through their learning journey.
📸 Reception Class | BSB Castelldefels
👣 Discover our Early Years spaces across Sitges, Castelldefels, Barcelona, and Maresme. Book a private visit through the link in our bio and experience our learning environments firsthand.
#EarlyYearsEducation #ReceptionClass #Phonics #LiteracyLearning #LearningThroughPlay #EYFS #EarlyLiteracy #ReadingJourney #BritishSchoolBarcelona #BSBCity #InternationalSchool #ChildDevelopment #BarcelonaFamilies #SitgesFamilies #Castelldefels #Maresme #SchoolCommunity #ConfidentLearners #LanguageDevelopment #SchoolLife
⚽🇮🇹 Milan Football Tour 2026 🇮🇹⚽
🏫 This May, 40 students from across BSB Castelldefels and BSB City travelled to Italy for four days of football, culture, and shared experiences.
⚽ The tour gave students the opportunity to compete against strong Italian opposition, learn about different styles of football, and enjoy the challenge of playing in a new environment alongside their teammates.
🔥 Highlights included attending Hellas Verona vs Como fixture, where students could feel the passion of Italian football firsthand, as well as visiting the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan.
🌍 Away from football, students spent time exploring Verona and Milan, experiencing the atmosphere, architecture, food, and culture of two iconic Italian cities. From walking through the historic streets of Verona to visiting landmarks including the famous Duomo area in Milan, the trip gave students to create lasting memories together on and off the pitch.
👏 Throughout the trip, students represented BSB exceptionally well. Staff were incredibly proud of the maturity, positivity, and respect shown across the four days, as well as the way the group supported one another throughout the tour.
💙 We are incredibly proud to offer our students these unique learning experiences beyond the classroom — and the Milan Football Tour 2026 was no exception! A huge thank you to all staff, parents, organisers, and students who helped make it such a special success!
#MilanTour2026 #BSBFootball #BSBCity #BSBCastelldefels #FootballTour #Opportunities #OutsideThe Classroom #Teamwork #SchoolPride #SanSiro #SerieA #YouthFootball #Verona #Milan #FootballFamily #CreatingMemories
🏗️ BSB Maresme: the milestones to come.
✨ With the external construction phase gradually coming to an end, much of the progress at BSB Maresme is now moving indoors — making the transformation less visible through our monthly live timelapse updates.
🗺️ We are excited to share the roadmap ahead, offering a glimpse into everything that’s to come before our big opening in September 2026.
🔍 So much of what makes a school truly come to life happens behind the scenes. Stay tuned for more details, from bus routes and catering service to the many preparations taking place to ensure BSB Maresme is fully ready to welcome students next school year.
💙If you`ve been thinking about joining us for September 2026, now is the moment! Families who complete their enrolment by 31st May will benefits from a number of Founding families advantages. If you’d like to know more, contact our Admissions team at enquiriesmaresme@bsb.edu.es or +34 607 39 79 43.
#BSBMaresme #BritishSchoolBarcelona #FoundingFamilies #InternationalSchool #SchoolCommunity #Education
✨ Leadership starts here.
💙 Our Pre-University students are incredible role models for younger learners. Whether it’s organising and running Sports Days for Primary students, giving talks about the ethical use of AI in school, or supporting younger students through our Seven Steps Emotional Intelligence mentoring programme, they play an active role in everyday school life.
🏆 These leadership opportunities expand learning beyond the curriculum, giving students the chance to actively shape the BSB community, discover their passions, and build strong bonds across the student body.
📱 We’re also excited to share that BSB is now on TikTok with our dedicated TikTok Ambassadors team across BSB Nexus and BSB City! A huge thank you to both teams for helping showcase what studying at BSB is truly like — both inside and outside the classroom.
🤝 Follow our new channel for an authentic look into Pre-University life, student opportunities, and daily moments of our Nexus experience.
#IBDiploma #IBLife #BSBCity #PreUniversity #StudentVoices #LifeAtBSB #IBStudents #BSBNexus #SixthForm #ALevels #Year12 #Year13 #Leadership #Opportunities #ALevels
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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
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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.
