American School of Barcelona

At a glance

c/ Jaume Balmes 7 · 08950

School-reported facts; source links are provided below.

American education with an IB option

The American School of Barcelona is based in Esplugues de Llobregat, outside Barcelona’s central districts. This non-profit school follows an American curriculum from preschool through high school and includes International Baccalaureate options among its graduation routes. That combination is relevant to families comparing continuity with a US education against a later move into an IB programme.

Its admissions information publishes age and grade equivalencies. Use those alongside your child’s current school reports when discussing entry: matching a class name across national systems does not always identify the correct placement. For older applicants, clarify the graduation pathway and available courses before comparing fees.

SchoolMatch Europe editorial · AI-assisted overview · Sources reviewed 15 September 2026

Tuition & additional costs

Published source ↗ · Checked 2026-09-13

The table shows the family rate. Employer-funded places have a higher corporate rate. Add a €250 application fee, €975 annual matriculation fee and a one-time capital levy of €3,000 in Early Childhood or €6,000 from Grade 1. Lunch is optional at €1,700 a year; transport and activities cost extra. The €9,404 example is a PK3 half-day place, not full-day tuition.

Teaching language and language learning

Core academic subjects are taught in English. Spanish and Catalan lessons cover language, literature and history; French is an elective from Grade 9. The school serves ages 3–18. Families should ask admissions which learning support arrangements can meet their child’s needs.

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Tuition and extra costs — 2026/2027

The table shows the family rate. Employer-funded places have a higher corporate rate. Add a €250 application fee, €975 annual matriculation fee and a one-time capital levy of €3,000 in Early Childhood or €6,000 from Grade 1. Lunch is optional at €1,700 a year; transport and activities cost extra. The €9,404 example is a PK3 half-day place, not full-day tuition.

Published source ↗ · Checked 2026-09-13

Application and budget details

The 2026/2027 family and corporate tariffs differ. For Grades 9-12, annual tuition is EUR 27,062 at the family rate and EUR 32,534 at the corporate rate. The family-rate table in this profile is therefore not a quote for an employer-funded place. Annual return transport is EUR 2,035 from Barcelona, EUR 2,145 from Sant Cugat or EUR 2,365 from Sitges/Castelldefels. The school requires written notice of a changed stay by 1 June before the school year to qualify for a full tuition refund; later notice carries a three-month tuition penalty.

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School address

The school publishes this contact address: c/ Jaume Balmes 7, 08950.

Published source ↗ · Checked 2026-09-15

Admissions enquiries

Current tests, deadlines and places for American School of Barcelona are not established in this profile. Ask the school about the intended grade and start date ↗.

Sources & profile details

Compiled 15 September 2026. Details are extracted from published sources and may change. A source link does not mean the school has verified or endorsed this profile.

www.asbarcelona.com/aboutinternationalschool/about-asb ↗

www.asbarcelona.com/admissions/faqs ↗

www.asbarcelona.com/academics/curriculum ↗

www.asbarcelona.com/admissions/fees ↗

www.asbarcelona.com/aboutinternationalschool/campus-and-facilities ↗

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