Many schools will tell you that they breed the future leaders of the world within their fine institutions. However, not a lot of them are as accurate on that as the Agora International School Barcelona. Here, they make it a point that that their students interact with one another despite the cultural and language barriers, cultivating a multicultural atmosphere that will get them ready doe the important positions they may soon take on!
Barcelona's Akua School seeks to transform students ages 3 to 18 into the talented movers and shakes of the world. Their goal is to encourage their talents, enhance their skills, and introduce them to a more open world so they can better lead it in the future. Beyond just teaching them lessons on life, they instill in these kids a better sense of purpose and an understanding that they truly belong to the world.
Named after one of the United States' founding fathers, the Benjamin Franklin International School in Barcelona offers up an American curriculum for international students. Covering subjects that range from history to science, they're taught a primarily Western point-of-view with a strict focus on English. It is, after all, the most universally used language on the planet. However, they also still teach Spanish and Catalan here as well.
The German-led Deutsche Schule Barcelona in the Catalan capital remains distinct as one of the premier German schools in all of Spain. Having opened in 1894, it's also one of the oldest educational institutions on this list. Their curriculum remains largely European with heavy focus on Spanish and Catalan language and history. Kids here are taught multiple languages, extensive lessons on European and World History, and many more.
Despite its largely American curriculum, the ES International School is private institution that's recognized internationally. It remains prestigious for its Advanced Placement (AP) program in High School, offering first-class education to young adults as they grow into mature beings of society. Famously, the school also has a strong focus on sports, particularly tennis, which makes it a great school for young athletes to enhance their skills and be better at their games!
Barcelona, and the entire country of Spain, is largely a Roman-Catholic community. So it's no surprise that certain schools that subscribes to this religion will make it unto this list. One of the most prominent of which is Highlands School Barcelona, a bilingual private school that centers on academic excellence. With core principles rooted in the Roman Catholic faith, this institution make sit a point to produce high-achieving individuals in both scientific, logical, and even creative areas.
A British-born institution, one of many in Barcelona, The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) stands proud in its mission of assisting in a child's academic and artistic growth. This is, as they proclaim, their ultimate focus as an educational institution. Adhering to the British National curriculum, their determined to ensure that each and every student gets to know themselves better, understand their strengths, and enhance them better for their future!
Having opened in 1966, Kensington School Barcelona stands proud as one of the oldest and traditionally British institutions in the Catalan capital. The school follows a quintessentially British curriculum, subscribing to various ways, methods, and techniques popular in England and Wales. Run by the same family that opened the school in mid-20th-century, very little has changed here. They remain a proud British institution in Spain, even recognized by HM Queen Elizabeth II herself.
Though another Barcelonian international school that the British Royals probably recognize as well is the Princess Margaret School. Named after the late famous monarch and sister to the British sovereign, the institution prides itself of being one of the very schools to obtain the Primary Years Program (PYP). This, in turn, is recognized by the International Baccalaureate, making this an esteemed school for international students, especially those in Barcelona.
For a more unique educational experience, Santa Clara International School offers individualized teaching. Their core value is that every student is unique and special in his/her own way, and that means that they should be given ample attention to bring out the best in them. Every educational expert and professional that work here takes up the task of helping a pupil enhance his/her skills, encourage their individual thinking, and help them express their creativity in their own ways.
Almost similarly, the Swiss-born Schweizer Schule Barcelona aims to teach their students to depend on themselves. They seek to cultivate confident and skilled individuals, able to make good decisions, solve problems and become responsible adults of society. Though they don't have individualized teaching here, the focus primarily remains on the student and his/her abilities. The school simply encourages them to think more clearly and decided for themselves what path to take.
Located on the upper side of the Catalan capital, St. George Barcelona is a private British school that welcomes over 45 nationalities within their institution. Following the British National Curriculum, they teach their classes in English to better enhance their pupils' international understanding. Also, they seek to focus on the kid's strength, helping them enhance and improve them to their truest and full potential. Yet, despite that, they also still offer special courses on Catalan history and language.
Out of all the schools on this list, St. Paul’s School is probably the most homely in nature. Founded by a group of parents back in 1968, their goal, even to this day, is to provide a trustworthy environment for children to learn more, get to know themselves better, and instill a sense of responsibility. Here, respect is given to the students, allowing them to enhance their skills and learn their own way.
Quite similarly, The Olive Tree School also provides a more intimate and specialized setting wherein kids can learn comfortably and without much pressure. Set in an actual home, this British educational institution seeks to make learning a more pleasant and enjoyable experience for the kids and young adults. A place where they can be themselves, know themselves, and learn at their own pace. Above all else, comfort is the key in this international school.
Finally, the Zurich Schule in Barcelona places a huge importance on teamwork and friendship. In this institution, the concept of collaboration and helping others remains a huge focal point in their students' learning. Like many others on this list, this international school puts a heavy emphasis on trusting their students to learn in their own ways, but now, they give them an opportunity to learn and grow together as well.
Who knew that a quintessentially Spanish city like Barcelona houses a lot of prestigious and prominent international school? Just goes to show that the Catalan capital really is a major player in the world stage. And, perhaps, the planet's next leaders might come from here too!
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