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British Schools

There are a few British schools in Barcelona that follow the British school system although some switch to a Spanish curriculum at secondary level. The National Association of British Schools in Spain is an organisation whose members are British Schools recognised by the British Council and its inspectorate. Member schools are subject to inspection and staff receive professional training.  They usually implement any Government educational initiatives from the UK.

See http://www.nabss.org for further information.

Oak House School

Sant Pere Claver, 12-18
08017 Barcelona
Tel. 93 252 4020
http://www.oakhouseschool.com
Member of the NABSS

The school follows the British system (national curriculum) from pre-school to 12 years old and the Spanish system at secondary leading to the bachilleratos.  In pre-school only English is used. Spanish is subsequently introduced in primary year 2 and then Catalan in primary year 4 (at 8 yrs). At primary level approximately 25% of teaching is in Spanish and 75% in English.

The English language is maintained throughout and pupils are prepared for Cambridge Certificate exams in English including, where appropriate, the International General Certificate of Education, IGCSE for university entrance in Britain, America and Europe.

The school has around 800 pupils of whom 90% are Spanish. Secondary school class sizes are under 30. The official school religion is Catholicism although other world religions are taught. There are 3 school bus routes available. 

The British School of Barcelona

Ginesta, 26
08860 Castelldefels
Tel. 93.665.15.84
http://www.britishschoolbarcelona.com

The school which is located just outside of Barcelona in the town of Castelldefels teaches a British curriculum throughout primary and secondary school.  An Early Years pre-school is available. Spanish is introduced in primary year 1 and Catalan in primary year 2. Subject to GCSE and A level results pupils are able to take the Selectividad exams and enter university in Spain or Catalunya. The exam is organised by  UNED, the University for Distance Learning.  Just over half the 700 pupils of the school are Spanish. The BSB was recently aquired by the Cognita Schools group who operate 38 independent schools in the UK and has a new head, Tony White.  Cognita's chairman, Chris Woodhead was head of the National Curriculum Council as well as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools.

The Kensington School

Cavallers, 31-33
08034 Barcelona
Tel. 93 203 54 57
http://www.kensingtonschoolbcn.com

The school, located in Pedralbes, follows the British education system from primary through to GCSE and A level. There is a pre-school for 3-6 years. Spanish is taught from age 7 and French from the last year of Junior school at age 11. The school has approximately 220 pupils.