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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19/12/2025
2025 has been an extraordinary year for the BSB community, filled with milestones, remarkable achievements, and moments that celebrate the spirit, talent, and values of our students,...
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19/12/2025
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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18/12/2025
We are proud to share that BSB City has been recognised as a Top 10 European Small Cohort IB School by Education Advisers Limited. The BSB campus...
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18/12/2025
We are delighted to announce that twenty-six students from BSB have been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Learner Awards by both Cambridge and Pearson assessment boards, recognising their...
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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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19/12/2025
2025 has been an extraordinary year for the BSB community, filled with milestones, remarkable achievements, and moments that celebrate the spirit, talent, and values of our students,...
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19/12/2025
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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18/12/2025
We are proud to share that BSB City has been recognised as a Top 10 European Small Cohort IB School by Education Advisers Limited. The BSB campus...
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18/12/2025
We are delighted to announce that twenty-six students from BSB have been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Learner Awards by both Cambridge and Pearson assessment boards, recognising their...
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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...
✨ We’re back in action! ✨
After the Christmas break, it has been amazing to see all our BSB campuses buzzing with energy again!
🌟 And the excitement doesn’t stop in the classroom… our Enrichment programmes are ready to inspire, challenge, and engage students like never before. From sports and music to debating, community service, and leadership, there’s something for everyone to explore.
📖 Curious about all the opportunities? You can check out our BSB City, BSB Castelldefels and BSB Nexus Enrichment Booklets in the Student Life folder in the Hub on Cognita Connect 👀 — discover what your child can get involved in this term!
📸 BSB Castelldefels & BSB Nexus REACH Beyond Clubs.
#BSBCommunity #WeAreBack #EnrichmentAtBSB #REACHBeyond #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BSBCastelldefels #Enrichment
👀 Curious to see learning come to life at BSB?
Our Open Days are the perfect way to experience it first-hand! Join us in person or online, meet our inspiring teachers, explore our campuses, and see our students learning, creating and connecting every day. It’s also your chance to ask all your questions and feel confident that BSB is the right place for your child.
📍 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 17:00 – 18:00 | BSB Nexus | Pre-University education | Presential
💻 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 17:30 – 18:30 | BSB City | Early Years & Primary education | Virtual
💻 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 17:30 – 18:30 | BSB Castelldefels | Early Years & Primary education | Virtual
💻 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 17:30 – 18:30 | BSB Castelldefels | Secondary & Pre-University education | Virtual
📍 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00 | BSB Sitges | Early Years & Primary education | Presential
📍 Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00 | BSB City - Lucà Campus | Years 2 to 6 education | Presential
✍️ Book your place via the link in our bio – it only takes two minutes!
#OpenDay #BSBCommunity #Admissions #OpenEnrolment #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels #BSBCity #BSBNexus #BSBMaresme
🏆 Outstanding Learner Awards 2025 🏆
We are incredibly proud to celebrate 26 BSB students who have received Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge and Pearson — recognising the highest exam results in Spain, Europe and the world.
🌍 Highest marks achieved in Psychology, Biology, Music, French and Russian
📚 A testament to our students’ dedication, our teachers’ expertise and the unwavering support of families
With over 102 Outstanding Learner Awards achieved by BSB students over the last decade, this recognition reflects a true heritage of academic excellence.
👏 Congratulations to all our students — your achievements inspire our entire community. You can read more about them in our School News section!
#AcademicExcellence #OutstandingLearners #CIE #Pearson #ALevels #GCSE #Achievement #StudentSuccess
🧸 At BSB, oracy starts early. In Early Years, children develop communication skills through Talk Partners, using play-based learning, rich language experiences and gentle adult guidance to express their ideas with confidence.
💬 Through daily Talk Partner moments, children practise listening, taking turns and sharing their thoughts — supported by key vocabulary, visual cues and non-verbal communication such as eye contact, gestures and facial expression.
✨ These early experiences lay strong foundations for confident, respectful communication as children progress through the ‘BSB Speaks’ programme across Early Years and beyond.
📷 Talk Partners in BSB Castelldefels Reception classroom
#BSBSpeaks #EarlyYears #TalkPartners #Oracy #BSBCastelldefels #ConfidentCommunicators
🎙 Thinking Out Loud: Student Voice in Action
🚀 This year, BSB launched its first-ever student-led podcast, Thinking Out Loud, created and produced by Pre-University students at BSB Nexus as part of our REACH Beyond Enrichment Programme.
🧠 Through psychology, creativity and collaboration, students dive into real-world topics while building confidence, oracy skills and wellbeing. From day one, they take the lead, having designed and delivered every aspect of the programme themselves — from naming it to recording and producing each episode.
✨ A powerful example of ‘BSB Speaks’ in action, celebrating student voice, creativity and the confidence to speak up and be heard.
🎧 Listen now — episodes are available on our YouTube channel !
#ThinkingOutLoud #BSBSpeaks #PreU #StudentVoice #BSBInnovation
✨ BSB 2025: A Year of Achievement, Innovation & Community
📘 2025 has been an extraordinary year at The British School of Barcelona — filled with milestones, achievements and moments that celebrate the talent, values and dedication of our students, staff and families.
🎬 As it’s been such a fulfilling year, we’ve put together our BSB 2025 Wrapped — a chance to relive the moments that brought us joy, pride and inspiration throughout the year. You can read a more extended version of our 2025 recap in the School News section of our website!
🚀 As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with excitement for what’s to come. Thank you to everyone who made this year so special — together, we are shaping the future of education.
#BSB2025 #BSBCommunity #EducationalExcellence #FutureReady #ProudToBeBSB
🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!
✨ Bon Nadal i Feliç Any Nou! ✨
💙 From all of us at BSB, we wish our community a season filled with joy, warmth and togetherness. Thank you for being part of our BSB family — we look forward to all that the new year will bring!
🎨 This year’s postcard features a drawing created by a Year 9 student from BSB City.
#BSBCommunity #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #BSBFamily
💙 Coming home to BSB 💙
🎓 Last week, our BSB Alumni returned to Castelldefels for a very special Christmas reunion: a moment to reconnect, reminisce and also to celebrate an extraordinary legacy.
👏 On this occasion, we were saying an emotional goodbye to Roser Reyes, who has dedicated an incredible 37 years to The British School of Barcelona. Pupils past and present and staff came together to honour a career that has shaped countless lives within our community.
💙 Dedications such as this one, from a graduate of 2011, reflect the strong bond created between teachers and students at BSB and the lasting impact our educators have beyond the classroom: ‘Dear Roser, I have many fond memories of you, and I’m glad we’ve stayed in touch all these years. You are a wonderful teacher and an even better person. I’ll never forget the advice you gave me as a teenager.’
✨ Her warmth, dedication and impact are impossible to measure. Thank you, Roser, for everything — we wish you a long, joyful and very well-earned retirement.
#BSBCommunity #BSBAlumni #ThankYouRoser #StrongBonds
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.














