Blending academic excellence with key skills like critical thinking and leadership

The British School of Barcelona has been 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

“The school is excellent as a whole and they excel in every area. I have never been in such an environment whereby the children are treated as individuals and genuinely care for their individual process and wellbeing.”

– Year 1 and Year 3 parent

Our Mission

The British School of Barcelona is a caring, learning community with high expectations.

Academic: We inspire all to be creative, curious thinkers within a culture of support and challenge.

Character: We provide individual growth through high expectations, demonstrating commitment, resilience & respect for all.

Global: We are global citizens, embracing difference, cared for and caring, and principled in our beliefs.

A student at the British School of Barcelona doing a presentation

“I very much appreciate the ongoing support and gentle challenges my daughter is receiving by her committed teachers. This helps her to personally and academically grow, and step outside her comfort zone in a safe and positively reassuring environment.”

– Year 10 parent

Our Campuses

The British School of Barcelona has four campuses that cover all educational stages, from Early Years to Pre-University. These are located in Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges.

Significant investment in recent years has seen the development of each campus with excellent learning and sport facilities and undoubtedly unique in the local area. All campuses are perfectly placed to make the most of the stunning surrounding area where students can truly feel inspired and thrive.

BSB Castelldefels

A teacher with students in a laboratory at the British School of Barcelona.

Carrer de la Ginesta, 26; 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona)

The BSB Castelldefels campus is a culturally diverse campus for students from 3 to 16. It offers purpose-built, modern facilities for students in Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

This optimal setting supports and enhances effective teaching and learning that lead to consistently high standards of achievement.

Each part of the school has its own distinct and age-appropriate learning play and social spaces.

  • Early Years: This includes classrooms with direct access to outside play spaces where the Continuous Provision framework can be further developed.
  • Primary: Learning takes place in well-equipped classrooms and support and specialist rooms. The Primary school also has a well-shaded play area with enhanced playground facilities.
  • Secondary: There are faculty areas with dedicated rooms for all subjects, including IT; nine modern science laboratories; a purpose-built art block; a large, purpose-built music department with a main teaching room and five practise rooms, a Learning Resources Centre and a Wellbeing Centre.

BSB Nexus

Girls looking at a brochure at the BSB

Carrer de la Ginesta, 2-10; 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona)


The BSB Nexus campus in Castelldefels is a purpose-built Pre-University campus for students aged 16 to 18, offering a university-style environment with dedicated study and social spaces that foster independence and 21st-century skills.

Shared facilities across both campuses include:

  • A 376-seat theatre
  • Music practice rooms
  • Art rooms
  • and extensive sports areas such as an indoor gym, outdoor courts, and a 9,000 m² rugby and football stadium.

Students also benefit from the adjacent BSB STEM Centre, equipped with cutting-edge laboratory technology for hands-on scientific research, further reinforcing BSB’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

BSB Sitges

Teacher high fiving a child at the BSB

Passeig Isaac Albéniz, s/n; 08870 Sitges (Barcelona)

The BSB Sitges campus, located in the beautiful Vallpineda residential area, is a beautiful, intimate school for children from 2 years. The campus offers a unique learning environment for Early Years and Primary children

The thoughtfully designed facilities provide quality learning experiences and a safe, supportive school environment where children can thrive.

  • Specially designed Early Years learning areas
  • Spacious, well-equipped classrooms for Primary pupils
  • A Languages Centre
  • An Information Technology Centre
  • A Food Technology Centre
  • A STEAM area
  • A well-resourced library
  • Soundproof Music room and three music rehearsal rooms
  • A theatre
  • Purpose-built dining rooms
  • A medical room
  • Outdoor play spaces and sports areas

BSB City

Techer on the floor reading to primary school children at the british school of barcelona


BSB City comprises two buildings, spanning all educational stages: the Esperança Campus (ages 3 to 6) and the Lucà Campus (from age 6 onwards), which are conveniently located in close proximity in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona.

BSB City Esperança Campus, Carrer de l’Esperança, 32; 08017 Barcelona

BSB City Lucà Campus, Carrer de Lucà, 1; 08022 Barcelona

The BSB City Esperança Campus provides a nurturing, familiar environment, ensuring that the youngest children feel at home from their very first day in school, until they reach the age to move to the larger BSB City Lucà Campus for students until 18 years.

The Esperança Campus is located in a Modernist building near Passeig de la Bonanova and includes:

  • 10 fairly sized teaching spaces with natural light
  • A terrace
  • Outdoor well-equipped learning and playground areas

The BSB City Lucà Campus is located in the same neighbourhood as the Esperança Campus, within walking distance.

It consists of two adjoining buildings and includes:

  • Fantastic transport connection, both school’s and public
  • 5,500 m2 of indoor spaces
  • 1,200 m2 of outdoor spaces
  • Top class learning spaces, including Science labs, an Art room and workshop areas
  • Common student areas
  • A purposely designed Hub for an outstanding Pre-University experience
  • 23,000 m2 of first-rate, spacious sport facilities, both on-site and off-site

BSB Maresme

Opening September 2026

BSB Maresme Campus

Carrer Sant Sebastià, 2, 08349 Cabrera de Mar (Barcelona)

BSB Maresme is the newest campus of the British School of Barcelona in Cabrera de Mar, thoughtfully designed to become the leading international school in the Maresme region.

Located just 30 minutes from Barcelona, the campus will open in September 2026 for children aged 3 to 9, expanding to include Secondary education from September 2027. Once completed, it will be a two-form entry school with a capacity of approximately 700 students.

With its growing appeal among both local and international families, Maresme is a vibrant, welcoming community and an increasingly popular choice for those seeking excellent schooling and a high quality of life.

Situated on a stunning 16,500 m² site with sea views, the BSB Maresme campus blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, offering an inspiring environment where learning thrives.

The facilities include:

  • State-of-the-art classrooms and specialist science labs for hands-on exploration
  • Fully equipped music and art facilities, including 1:1 music lessons
  • Indoor gym with retractable seating for assemblies and school events
  • Outdoor 14,000 square metre sports pitch with spectator seating
  • Dedicated play areas for younger children and social and study spaces for older students
  • On-site kitchen and dining facilities with fresh meals prepared daily
  • Up-to-date technological infrastructure

Sustainability at the core:

  • Use of sustainable materials such as wood, known for its low carbon footprint, for structural elements and cladding
  • Green rooftop with rainwater harvesting to reduce heat and water usage
  • 80-panel solar installation generating clean, renewable energy for the school
  • Advanced acoustic, thermal, and lighting systems for comfort and efficiency

Why families choose The British School of Barcelona

The British School of Barcelona follows the British Curriculum, and the vehicular language is English. This means that students become fluent in English as if they were native English speakers, regardless of their country of origin. For Spanish and Catalan language and culture subjects, the school follows the guidelines of the Catalan Department of Education and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

In the British model, the curriculum is highly personalised to facilitate independent and creative learning. Students can choose their own activities and subjects throughout Secondary and Pre-University to acquire a well-rounded education adapted to their interests and abilities.

BSB offers a holistic education that combines academic excellence with the development of key qualities and attributes such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and leadership. Its pedagogical approach is based on the development of nine BSB Learning Habits, structured in four areas: emotional engagement, critical thinking, strategic learning,g and collaboration.

The school encourages autonomy, teamwork, and problem-solving, promoting learning that prepares students for the challenges of the future with confidence and security. It follows an inclusive and highly personalised model which ensures that all pupils reach their full potential.

We offer a termly schedule of increasingly popular activities from Early Years to Pre-University that vary from campus to campus to suit the interests of every child.

The programme includes a good variety of options that enrich our curriculum and extend what the students learn in the classroom:

  • Sports Clubs: Football, basketball, rugby, handball, volleyball, tennis, paddle tennis, netball, climbing, fencing, hockey, skateboarding, taekwondo, table tennis, trampolining, yoga, zumba, swimming…
  • Creative Clubs: such as STEM, arts & craft, ballet, chess, guitar, drama piano, singing, choir jewellery, cooking, knitting, calligraphy, video game programming…
  • Academic Clubs: such as Aloha (Maths), Leaders of Tomorrow or Homework Club
  • Language Clubs: such as English, Chinese, Spanish, French or Russian

The British School of Barcelona has a Student Support Department that provides assistance and guidance for students’ learning, emotional, social, and behavioural needs.


The team offers both in-class and out-of-class support, as well as workshops and fully personalised assistance, whether academic, emotional, or social. Support is provided when a student has a need identified by their teachers, family, or the student themselves. A student may require additional support for a limited period or throughout their entire school journey. The support is always tailored to the individual needs of each student.

The student support department is made up of:

  • Director of Student Support
  • Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator
  • Personal Development Coordinators
  • Learning Support Coordinators
  • Specialist Learning Assistants

The Student Support Services team holds a wide range of qualifications and specialisations, including:

  • Psychology
  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
  • Master’s in Intervention for Learning Difficulties
  • Postgraduate Certificate: National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination
  • Specialisation in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Children and Adolescents
  • Master’s in Neuropsychology
  • Postgraduate Degree in Emotional Education and Wellbeing
  • Master’s in Inclusive Education
  • Speech and Language Therapy

The school also runs a very successful BSB Summer School over five weeks that offers a blend of fun and learning, carefully crafted to ignite curiosity and foster personal growth in children of all ages.

This is run by the school’s staff and include a range of activities, from music and drama workshops, to arts & crafts, robotics, multisports and water games, team activities, field trips and more.

The school’s latest inspection as a British School Overseas, rated the school as “Outstanding in Every Category”, Read more about the inspection here.

The British School of Barcelona was reviewed by The Good School Guide. You can read the full review here.

As an ex-student I can confidently say that it was a great experience, I felt welcomed and supported by the teachers and got a top education that helped me achieve the university career that I wanted. I strongly recommend the school!

– Former BSB student