British School of Barcelona — BSB City

At a glance

• Esperança — Early Years and Year 1: Carrer de l’Esperança, 32 · 08017 Barcelona
• Lucà — Primary, Secondary and Pre-University: Carrer Lucà, 1 · 08022 Barcelona

School-reported facts; source links are provided below.

BSB’s city-based option

BSB City serves children aged 3 to 18 across two buildings in Barcelona. Esperança accommodates younger pupils, while Lucà houses later stages. The campus follows a British educational pathway and includes pre-university provision within the city.

This listing represents the City campus, rather than every British School of Barcelona location. The distinction matters when comparing it with Sitges, Castelldefels or Nexus. Families with more than one child should confirm building assignments and the transition between Esperança and Lucà; a single school name does not necessarily mean a single daily drop-off.

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

Tuition & additional costs

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Published annual school fee package for the stated stage; one-off matriculation and optional services are additional.

Campus and daily life

BSB City serves ages 3–18 across its Barcelona sites. The school lists Nursery, Reception and Year 1 at Esperança, and Years 2–13 at Lucà. Families should check the correct building for their child before planning the journey to school.

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Fees and the first-year budget

The 2026/27 City fees include lunch through secondary school. Early Years and primary also include a snack and morning care from 8:30. Pre-university lunch is extra: €217 per month or €15 per day. Books or digital textbook licences and the listed school insurance are included. External exam charges are extra, as is the €20 annual locker charge in Years 7–11.

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Application and budget details

The one-off matriculation charge is €3,400, with a 50% sibling reduction. Tuition-only sibling reductions are 10% for the third child, 15% for the fourth and 20% from the fifth. The published 2% annual-payment discount applied only to transfers received before 31 August 2026; that deadline has passed. Ask for a written bill covering the chosen stage and any extra services.

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Joining the school

No previous English is required for Early Years entry. Years 1–2 require age-appropriate spoken English. From Year 3, children need spoken and written English and take an English assessment; reports and a school reference are also requested. Secondary applicants follow a similar English assessment and meet the head of secondary. Families first discuss availability, then submit the online form, reports and identity documents. Offers have a time limit. Accepting families complete the admissions paperwork and pay matriculation to secure the place. An unsuccessful availability check may lead to the waiting list.

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School locations and study stages

The school has two buildings in Barcelona. Confirm the correct building for your child’s year group before visiting.

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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.cognita.com/school/the-british-school-of-barcelona-bsb-city/ ↗

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www.britishschoolbarcelona.com/admissions-process/ ↗

www.britishschoolbarcelona.com/facilities-location/bsb-city/ ↗

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