European International School of Barcelona and Learnlife are both in Barcelona, about 11 km apart. Both schools offer American programmes, and Learnlife also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are close, at €6,830 - 14,230 for European International School of Barcelona and €9,300 - 13,600 for Learnlife. European International School of Barcelona takes pupils from 0.5 to 18, and Learnlife from 6 to 18. European International School of Barcelona is the larger school, with around 1,500 pupils to Learnlife's 200. Typical class sizes are 25 at European International School of Barcelona and 15 at Learnlife.
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European International School of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
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Learnlife
Barcelona, Spain
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Fees / year
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Fees / year €6,830 - 14,230 | Fees / year €9,300 - 13,600 |
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Age range
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Age range 6 months - 18 years | Age range 6 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum American Curriculum | Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 1,500 | Pupils 200 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 25 | Typical class size 15 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English, Spanish | Instruction language English, Spanish |
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Opened
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Opened 1996 | Opened 2017 |
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Bus service
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Bus service Yes | Bus service No |
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Location
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Location Located just 15 km from the centre of Barcelona, EISB is nestled within the Collserola Natural Park. The 14,000 m² campus comprises classrooms, laboratories, dining rooms, an auditorium, a sports hall with pools and a kitchen. | Location Learnlife operates hubs in the Barcelona area: Urban Hub at Carrer d'Enric Granados 7, 08007 Barcelona; Eco Hub at Passeig Marítim 139, 08860 Castelldefels; and Village Hub at Rambla del Garraf 48, Local 1G, 08812 Les Roquetes. These hubs are accessible by public transport or car, with carpools common for travel from Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges. |
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Stages
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Stages Nursery & Infant School; Primary School; Secondary School. Post-16 options include National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate (100% English, 100% Spanish, or bilingual) and the American High School Diploma. | Stages Primary Programme for ages 6-12; Secondary Programme for ages 12-18 at two locations: Urban Hub Barcelona (ages 12-18) and Village Hub Sitges/Sant Pere de Ribes (ages 10-16) opened in 2024. |
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School type
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School type Private international school | School type International school network with hub-based learning across Learnlife Urban Hub, Eco Hub and Village Hub. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix — | Pupil nationality mix The Learnlife community is globally diverse with families from 32 nationalities; the most common nationalities are Spain (25%), the USA (19%), the UK (9%), and Germany (6%). |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Language & Support Academy | Additional learning support Learning support is provided through a Learning Support Lead, Learning Guides and Assistants, and coordination with external specialists; personalised plans include language acquisition for non-native speakers, executive functioning, literacy and numeracy, social-emotional growth, and pathways for gifted learners. The number of high-support learners per Hub is limited. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation Spain | Country affiliation Spain |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details The school offers a six-route, free transport service for Infant pupils with Route 1 Sabadell; Route 2 Sant Cugat (Mirasol – Valldoreix – Sant Cugat); Route 3 Terrassa; Route 4 Barcelona; Route 5 Vallès Oriental; Route 6 Barcelona Mar; timetables and routes are designed for comfort, punctuality and safety and are available for regular or occasional use. | Bus service details — |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application & Registration fees - Enrolment fee (one‑time, payable at first enrolment): EUR 1,000. - Registration / annual renewal of place (charged each year): EUR 390. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - The published annual tuition totals by year group are listed below. Per‑term amounts shown are the published annual fee divided by three school terms and rounded to the nearest euro (per‑term figures are a calculation based on the school's annual fee schedule and the school calendar). - Nursery 1 (Nurs.1 / age 1): Annual EUR 6,830 — Per term EUR 2,277. - Nursery 2 (Nurs.2 / age 2): Annual EUR 6,830 — Per term EUR 2,277. - Kindergarten 1 (Kindg.1 / age 3): Annual EUR 8,950 — Per term EUR 2,983. - Kindergarten 2 (Kindg.2 / age 4): Annual EUR 8,950 — Per term EUR 2,983. - Kindergarten 3 (Kindg.3 / age 5): Annual EUR 8,950 — Per term EUR 2,983. - Grade 1: Annual EUR 10,690 — Per term EUR 3,563. - Grade 2: Annual EUR 10,690 — Per term EUR 3,563. - Grade 3: Annual EUR 10,690 — Per term EUR 3,563. - Grade 4: Annual EUR 10,900 — Per term EUR 3,633. - Grade 5: Annual EUR 10,900 — Per term EUR 3,633. - Grade 6: Annual EUR 10,900 — Per term EUR 3,633. - Grade 7: Annual EUR 12,490 — Per term EUR 4,163. - Grade 8: Annual EUR 12,490 — Per term EUR 4,163. - Grade 9: Annual EUR 12,490 — Per term EUR 4,163. - Grade 10: Annual EUR 12,490 — Per term EUR 4,163. - Grade 11: Annual EUR 14,230 — Per term EUR 4,743. - Grade 12: Annual EUR 14,230 — Per term EUR 4,743. Sibling discounts and concessions - Third sibling: 20% discount off the total fee for that child. - Fourth sibling: 75% discount off the total fee for that child. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published fee summary shows a one‑time enrolment charge and an annual registration/renewal charge in addition to the annual tuition figures above; the tuition figures are presented as annual totals by year group. The school calendar identifies the academic year structure used when calculating term amounts. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's public programme and campus information; the school operates as a day school on the Sant Cugat campus. Other costs and typical additional charges - The published fee schedule highlights the enrolment and annual registration charges and the annual tuition per year group. Families should expect that some optional or ancillary services (examples commonly found at international schools) — such as school transport, specific extracurricular activities, school books or course materials, exam/assessment fees, or specialised camps — may be charged separately from the annual tuition and registration items. The school lists dedicated pages for school transport and school books as separate services. Refund information - The school's public fee summary distinguishes one‑time enrolment and annual registration items from annual tuition amounts. Specific refund terms for enrolment, registration or tuition (including conditions, deadlines and any refundable portions) are set in the school's enrolment and finance policy documents and the family's enrolment contract. The school's published fee summary identifies the fee lines but the detailed refund and cancellation clauses are defined in the school's contractual paperwork. Fee payment options - The school uses standard admissions and billing platforms (the school lists an OpenApply admissions portal and a ClickEdu parent portal) and provides banking and contact details for administrative queries; accepted payment methods and precise payment channels (for example, bank transfer, card payment, or online payment portals) are specified in the school's finance / enrolment paperwork and invoices. Parents should follow the school's invoicing and payment instructions provided at registration. If you require the figures above presented in a different currency or in a different per‑period breakdown, they were calculated from the school's published annual fee schedule and the school calendar. | Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee: EUR 95. - Enrolment (one-off) fee: EUR 800. Tuition and annual programme fees (by Hub and year group) - Urban Hub (Barcelona): - Explorers & Creators (ages 12–16): Annual programme fee EUR 10,500. Payment option shown as 10 monthly instalments of EUR 1,050. Annual (administrative) fee EUR 1,050. - Changemakers (ages 16–18): Annual programme fee EUR 11,350. Payment option shown as 10 monthly instalments of EUR 1,135. Annual (administrative) fee EUR 1,135. - Eco Hub (Castelldefels, Primary ages 6–12): Annual programme fee EUR 11,500. Payment option shown as 10 monthly instalments of EUR 1,150. Annual (administrative) fee EUR 1,150. - Village Hub (Sant Pere de Ribes / Sitges): - Pioneers (ages 10–12): Annual programme fee EUR 10,500. Payment option shown as 10 monthly instalments of EUR 1,050. Annual (administrative) fee EUR 1,050. - Explorers & Creators (ages 12–16): Annual programme fee EUR 11,350. Payment option shown as 10 monthly instalments of EUR 1,135. Annual (administrative) fee EUR 1,135. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing structure: Tuition may be paid as a single annual payment or as 10 monthly instalments. A 5% discount is applied when the full annual programme fee is paid in one payment prior to enrolment. A 5% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent children. - Monthly payment timing: instalment option is presented as 10 monthly payments (the published instalment amounts correspond to 10 monthly payments). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed for the Urban, Eco, or Village Hubs. No boarding fees are published for these Hubs. Learnlife's Hubs operate as day programmes. Other costs and additional charges - Annual (administrative/programme) fee: each Hub and year group includes a separately listed annual fee (amounts shown above). - Uniform and kit: no compulsory school uniform fee or uniform kit charge is published for the Urban, Eco, or Village Hubs; uniform costs are not specified alongside the published programme fees. - Extra-curricular, meals, transport, exam or specialist activity charges: specific additional service fees (for example external exam entry fees, transport, daily meals, optional after-school clubs or specialist tuition) are not listed together with the published programme fees; families should expect that optional services or external costs may be invoiced separately where applicable. Refund information - Refund and withdrawal terms are not published alongside the headline application, enrolment and programme fees on the public Admissions & Fees summary. Specific refund, cancellation or withdrawal conditions for deposits, enrolment fees or tuition instalments are not listed in the admissions summary. Fee payment options - Payment formats shown in the published fee information include a single annual payment or 10 monthly instalments for tuition; the admissions summary also notes the 5% annual-payment discount. Specific payment methods (for example card, direct debit, or bank transfer) are not detailed on the public Admissions & Fees summary. Contact details are published for arranging enrolment and payments. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discount: 5% discount on programme fees for the second and subsequent children enrolled. - Annual-payment discount: 5% discount on the programme fee when paid as a single annual payment prior to enrolment. If you need this text in a different currency or formatted for your database, convert the EUR amounts accordingly. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
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Food options An in-house kitchen prepares fresh, healthy meals daily, with menus designed by nutritionists and approved by the school nurse. The monthly menu can be accessed via the ClickEdu app, and more than 14 different diets are accommodated to meet individual needs, with a focus on organic, seasonal and local produce. Family meals are available a couple of times per year. | Food options — |
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House system
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House system The school has a House Points Programme. | House system Learners are grouped into Adventurers (ages 6–8), Discoverers (ages 8–10) and Pioneers (ages 10–12). |
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership The school is an independent school. It operates as a private international school. | Governance and ownership Learnlife operates Eco Hub in Castelldefels and Village Hub in Sitges/Sant Pere de Ribes; the site footer references Our Dream School SL as the entity. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Education runs from Nursery through Baccalaureate. A five-language immersion programme features teachers who are native speakers of the languages they teach and covers English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese; language learning is integrated across the years. In Nursery, the curriculum is 50% English, 25% Catalan, and 25% Spanish. In Infant School, English instruction is 80%, with 10% Catalan and 10% Spanish. In Primary Year 1, 65% of the curriculum is in English, with French introduced from Primary Year 3; in Secondary Year 1, students choose German or Chinese, completing the five-language immersion by graduation. The upper school offers National Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate (100% English, 100% Spanish, or bilingual), and the American High School Diploma. The International Homeroom supports language adaptation for new arrivals and fosters a multicultural environment with students from over 60 countries. | Curriculum details Curriculum is the Learnlife Competency Model, a framework built on years of research and best practices from pioneering educators. It aligns with the local Ministry of Education and centers on five learning domains—Learning to Be, Learning to Think, Learning to Learn, Learning to Relate, and Learning to Act—delivered through Building Blocks. Learning experiences promote agency, real-world relevance, and a mix of project-based, design-thinking, play-based, and nature-based methods. Academic foundations in English, literacy, numeracy, science, humanities and languages are developed through an interdisciplinary approach with real-world application. Assessment is ongoing and competency-based, using Learning Vitae, 360 assessments, showcases and portfolios rather than traditional exams; languages are taught in English, with opportunities to learn Spanish and Catalan, and multilingual learning guides support the programme. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio 8:1 | Student teacher ratio — |
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Exam results
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Exam results 100% pass rate | Exam results Exams may be required for pathways. If learners need to pass an exam to reach their chosen pathway, schedules can be adapted and learners are supported to prepare; several learners have done this, and their exam results are well above national benchmarks. |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression — | Higher education progression Graduates design their own next steps through the Pathways Programme, with guidance and structure to reach their goals. Urban Hub learners who meet the criteria can obtain an American High School Diploma and may qualify for the Spanish ESO Certificate, opening doors to top global universities. |
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Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented — | Gifted and talented Pathways for gifted learners exist, with personalised plans and access to Learning Guides; support may include coordination with external specialists and additional learning plans. |
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The school focuses on academic, social, and emotional development and has an Educational Psychology Department that provides support to students, families and teachers. The team includes four psychologists and a speech therapist, and there is emphasis on social skills and emotional intelligence as part of the educational approach. | Social & emotional learning Learnlife supports social-emotional learning through personal mentoring and supportive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging in a diverse community. The programme sparks curiosity and makes learning meaningful and hands-on, with learners taking charge of their learning. Learners build confidence through mentoring and by pursuing real-world projects with guidance from teachers and mentors. A Pathways Programme helps learners translate interests into concrete next steps with guidance and structure. When additional support is needed, the team co-creates individualized plans, with explicit focus on social-emotional growth and wellbeing. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) Special educational needs are supported through the Educational Psychology Department, which provides personalised learning plans and programmes for high abilities and SEN, with tailored curriculum adaptations and ongoing academic, emotional, and social support. | Special educational needs (SEN) Learnlife provides learning support led by a Learning Support Lead, with Learning Guides and Assistants. Personalised plans are co-created with families and may involve coordination with external specialists such as psychologists and speech therapists. Areas of support include language acquisition for non-native speakers; executive functioning, literacy and numeracy; social-emotional growth and wellbeing; and pathways for gifted learners. Support is delivered by Learning Guides and Assistants with options for external specialist involvement to meet individual goals. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language A multilingual curriculum where students learn five languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, and German or Chinese. An International Homeroom offers language-adaptation support for newly arrived students who require additional language proficiency in English, Spanish, or Catalan, delivered within school hours in small groups. | English as an additional language Our programmes are delivered in English. We offer Spanish and Catalan to develop language skills, and Learning Guides are multilingual and speak English, Spanish and Catalan. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing A dedicated team of four psychologists and a school nurse supports mental wellbeing and provides guidance to families and teachers. Health and wellbeing initiatives include PE4Life and programmes addressing sleep, nutrition, emotional intelligence, relationships, healthy habits, and anxiety regulation. | Mental wellbeing There is a clear focus on social-emotional growth and wellbeing as part of learner support. Learners receive mentoring to support personal development, and progress is tracked through the Learning Vitae and 360 assessments. Pathways for future planning and showcases provide opportunities to reflect on growth and plan next steps. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding — | Safeguarding The Learnlife Child Protection Policy prioritises the safety of learners. The policy outlines roles such as a Hub Child Protection Officer and a Child Protection Response Team, mandatory annual professional development for staff, and reporting obligations by law. It covers disclosures, investigations, and communications, and provides resources for staff and parents. In certain cases, external child protection investigators may be engaged. The policy aligns with international human rights standards and applicable national laws. |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview Located 15km from the centre of Barcelona, EISB sits within the Collserola Natural Park. The campus spans 14,000m² and includes classrooms, laboratories, dining rooms, an auditorium, a sports hall with pools, and a kitchen. Nursery & Infant School, Primary School and Secondary School operate on the same site. The facilities include a 500-seat theatre and outdoor spaces with playgrounds and outdoor basketball courts. The facilities are climatized with aerothermal energy. | Facilities overview Learnlife Urban Hub Barcelona is an international secondary school and education innovation hub in the heart of Barcelona. It uses hands-on learning with no rows of desks, featuring expert studios and open spaces where learners collaborate on projects. The space is designed to foster self-discovery, creativity and lifelong learning through real-world inquiry. Visuals of the space show dedicated spaces such as a music studio and other project-focused environments that support active learning. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities The campus includes a football pitch. There is an exclusive indoor sports hall, adapted to the different educational stages. A theatre with 500 seats is on site. Two heated swimming pools are available. Playgrounds and outdoor basketball courts are on the grounds. The extra-curricular offer includes more than 35 different sports and artistic activities, including basketball, football, rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, judo, synchronised swimming, mountain biking, theatre, instrumental music and singing. | Sports facilities Rooftop sports court provides outdoor space for physical activity. The campus environment includes spaces that support active learning and collaboration as part of the Learnlife approach. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities Classrooms and laboratories are on site. Dining rooms, an auditorium, and a kitchen support daily academic life. The campus spans 14,000 m² of built space. Nursery & Infant School, Primary School, and Secondary School operate on the same site. | Academic facilities Programmes are delivered in English, with Spanish and Catalan offered to develop language skills. The curriculum is the Learnlife Competency Model, built on five learning domains—Learning to Be, Learning to Think, Learning to Learn, Learning to Relate, and Learning to Act—and delivered through Building Blocks. Learning experiences are agency-driven, with authentic, real-world projects and a diverse mix of methodologies such as project-based learning and design thinking. Assessment is competency-based via the Learning Vitae, with Showcases and 360 Assessments; graduates can earn an American High School Diploma and/or the Spanish ESO certificate as pathways. The secondary day is structured around Explorers (ages 12-14), Creators (ages 14-16), and Changemakers (ages 16-18), and multilingual Learning Guides support language development and inclusion. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities The extra-curricular offer includes more than 35 different sports and artistic activities. Sports clubs include football, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, judo, pre-deporte, MTB, chess, golf, and a running club. The Swimming Sports Club offers swimming courses and a team, plus artistic swimming and Penguins Academy. The Dance School includes ballet, funky, theatre and musicals, as well as Dance & Cheerleading. The Music School covers initiation and music awareness, instruments, and ukulele and band skills. | Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular spaces include a music studio and project-oriented studios that accompany hands-on learning. A Rooftop sports court supports physical activity as part of the daily rhythm. Learners showcase their work in Showcases once per cycle, with 360 Assessments and the Learning Vitae providing ongoing evidence of growth. |
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History
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History Founded in 1996 by a group of teaching professionals led by the Herranz-Frías family, European International School of Barcelona is an independent, humanist, ecological and international school. It was established to develop a unique, comprehensive and holistic educational project designed for students to grow in all dimensions. The school emphasizes values-based education and aims to educate with and for harmony, coexistence, love, and respect, promoting Europe Without Borders. The campus spans 8,922 m² in Sant Cugat del Vallés and includes a football pitch, a sports hall, indoor practice spaces, a 500-seat theatre, two heated pools, and outdoor basketball facilities, with more than 35 extracurricular activities offered. | History Learnlife was founded in 2017 with the mission to positively transform education worldwide. It built a learning innovation framework that empowers hundreds of learners and educators on programmes and training, and provides a roadmap for transformational change. It created a global community uniting 27,000+ educators and learning innovators on a transformational journey. It has inspired public and private schools worldwide, activating over 500 education leaders to transform their learning communities. |
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Community
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Community Celebrating diversity: the school thrives as a vibrant, diverse community with students, teachers and families from more than 60 nationalities. Alumni networks and a Families EISB community keep strong ties with the school and one another, reflecting an active, involved culture. The school hosts numerous community events and cultural activities, including Welcome Day, quarterly coffee mornings for new families, Halloween and Carnival celebrations, the Solidarity Concert in December, Infant and Primary festivals, the Baccalaureate graduation, Family Fun Day, and the International Family Fair. | Community Learnhubs are lighthouses for learning innovation and the starting point to build an ecosystem around Personal Learning. In Barcelona, two Learnhubs—the Urban Hub and the Eco Hub—have hosted over 170 full-time learners aged 6-18. The learning spaces are open and welcoming, with a community host at entry; there are no classrooms with closed doors, no principal's office, and spaces are flexible for collaboration and independent study. Learnlife Urban Hub in Barcelona and Eco Hub in Castelldefels are predominantly English-speaking environments, with conversations that can occur in Spanish, English, and Catalan across the Centre. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association An active families community participates in school life through the Families EISB network. Parents, grandparents, and other relatives are encouraged to engage in events. Throughout the year, the school hosts or supports many activities organized by families. Examples include Welcome Day, quarterly coffee mornings for new families, Halloween and Carnival celebrations, the Solidarity Concert in December, Infant and Primary festivals, the Baccalaureate graduation, Family Fun Day, and the International Family Fair. Alumni stay connected through the growing EISB Alumni network, reinforcing links with the school and families. Family involvement is welcomed and ideas for new activities are encouraged. | Parent teacher association — |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school is independent with a humanistic, ecological and international approach. It fosters academic and personal growth in an international, family‑oriented environment, preparing students for a globalized world. Academic excellence is supported by Linguistic Immersion, the European Engagement Programme, International Homeroom, and Explore Your Future, along with House Points and the University Acceptances pathway. Inclusionemos and a Community Service Programme underpin inclusive education and social responsibility. | Academic & intellectual The secondary day is project-based, with teens learning through studios and solving real-world problems. Explorers (ages 12-14), Creators (ages 14-16) and Changemakers (ages 16-18) form the core learning groups. The curriculum uses an interdisciplinary approach that integrates literacy, numeracy, science and other key domains, and places emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. Assessments are authentic and ongoing, including showcases and 360 assessments, rather than traditional exams. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative Extracurricular activities include Arts & Crafts, Comic Workshop, and Theatre Club. Dance School offers Ballet, Funky, Great Musicals, and Dance & Cheerleading. Music School provides Initiation and music awareness, Instruments, and Ukulele & Band Skills. The Arts also encompass various visual and performing arts through the Art School and Theatre initiatives. | Arts & creative Expressive Arts is a Learnlife community programme at Learnlife Barcelona Eco Hub in Castelldefels. Art therapy builds self-esteem and enables learners to create and explore different materials, all from the perspective of planetary awareness and care for the environment and others. The activity runs in small groups (maximum seven) with materials provided. Sessions occur Mondays 16:30 to 17:30 and are suitable for ages 6 to 12. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language Linguistic immersion supports multilingual learning and the school teaches six languages. The European Engagement Programme broadens cultural exposure and language competencies. International Homeroom and related language initiatives foster cross‑cultural communication. | Cultural & language Learnlife programmes are delivered in English, with Spanish and Catalan offered to develop language skills. The Learnlife community celebrates diversity and multilingualism and provides many opportunities to develop language skills and engage with local culture. Learning Guides are multilingual and speak English, Spanish and Catalan. The multilingual approach helps learners develop language proficiency across contexts and cultures. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include football, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, judo, pre‑deporte, MTB, chess, golf, and running club. Swimming is offered through a dedicated Swimming Sports Club with courses, equipment, and artistic swimming. There are 35+ extracurricular activities available to students. | Social & hobbies Teens learn through collaboration on projects in studios rather than rows of desks. Passion-based studios include coding, music, sport, woodworking, cooking, art, multimedia and fashion. Learnlife balances freedom and routine in daily life to support autonomous learning. Community activities and events, such as family vision board workshops and other social gatherings, help learners connect with peers and families. |
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Community & service
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Community & service Community service is a core element of the school's ethos, with a Community Service Programme guiding student involvement in service activities. The school maintains a broader EISB Community that emphasizes social responsibility and engagement. | Community & service Service-based learning combines learning objectives with community service to enrich the learning experience and strengthen communities. It is one of the 25 learning methodologies in the Learnlife toolkit. Learners engage in Impact Studios and community-driven events such as sustainability initiatives, including Sustain: Circular Economy workshops and upcycling exhibitions. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional Talent Workshops include Leaders of Tomorrow, STEAM, Cooking, and Saturday English Kids Club. The school also offers Explore Your Future and University Acceptances to help students plan their next steps and pathways after graduation. | Leadership & professional The Pathways Programme provides guidance and structure to help learners design a personal pathway that matches their interests and goals. Mentors and Learning Guides coach and support learners throughout their journeys. Pathways include Showcases and 360 Assessments to capture progress and inform next steps. Graduates leave with clarity on their next steps and multiple possible futures. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing EISB provides comprehensive support tailored to each student and promotes well‑being through personalised programmes, supported by an Educational Psychology Department. The PE4Life Programme focuses on physical health, while the school vegetable garden and Green School projects emphasize environmental and personal well‑being. The Nutritional Programme and Nurse's Office ensure daily health and wellness support on campus. | Lifestyle & wellbeing A wellbeing check-in is part of the secondary day. A wellbeing framework covers cognitive, physical, social, emotional, spiritual and digital well-being, and actions promote a healthy lifestyle with physical activity, safe practices, healthy eating, adequate sleep, deliberate quiet and stress management. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German and Chinese are taught as part of a five-language immersion programme. In Nursery, 50% of instruction is English, 25% Catalan and 25% Spanish; in Infant School, 80% is English with 10% Catalan and 10% Spanish; in Primary Year 1, 65% of instruction is English with French introduced from Primary Year 3; in Secondary Year 1, students choose German or Chinese. The International Homeroom Language Adaptation Department provides tailored language support for newly arrived students during school hours in small groups. | Language provision English, Spanish and Catalan are taught. Learnlife Urban Hub in Barcelona and Eco Hub in Castelldefels are predominantly English-speaking environments, with opportunities for activities in other languages. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching — | Bilingual teaching The school teaches in English and Spanish, with conversations that may take place simultaneously in Spanish, English and Catalan at different points in the Centre. |
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Immersion programs
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Immersion programs Linguistic Immersion is a distinctive feature at EISB, with teachers who are native speakers of the languages they teach. Students study up to five languages across their education, culminating in the Baccalaureate. Nursery uses 50% English, 25% Catalan and 25% Spanish; Infant School uses 80% English with 10% Catalan and 10% Spanish; Primary Year 1 uses 65% English with French introduced from Primary Year 3; Secondary Year 1 offers a choice of German or Chinese. The International Homeroom Language Adaptation Department provides tailored language support for newly arrived students in small groups during school hours. | Immersion programs Language groups and multi-language conversations create immersion-style learning across English, Spanish and Catalan. |
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations — | Accreditations The New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) accredits Learnlife in full, and the Urban Hub secondary programme is officially recognised as an accredited international secondary school. |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Request a visit to learn about EISB's programs. A visit can be requested via the 'Solicitar una visita' button on the Admissions page, which links to the OpenApply portal. This initial step introduces families to the school's environment and offerings. 2. Arrange a personalized interview with the admissions team. A personalized interview is offered to discuss the child's profile and the family's needs; the option to request it appears on the Admissions page. 3. Submit the application for review. Revisión de las solicitudes is part of the admissions process, and the Admissions Team reviews applications. 4. Access the Dossier Informativo for detailed program information. The Dossier Informativo is linked in the Admissions area to provide school details. 5. Review fees and enrollment details. The Cuotas Curso Escolar 2026-2027 section publishes the school's fees and related enrollment information. | Admissions Who should apply: Learnlife welcomes families seeking a school where positive relationships, passion and purpose, and self-discovery are at the heart of learning; learners gain the confidence and skills to thrive in life, not just exams. The community includes families from Spain and around the world, with 32 nationalities represented. How and when to apply: Applications are open all year round; Learnlife has grown quickly and had waiting lists in 2025 and expect them again in 2026. Fees and discounts: Application €95; Enrolment €800. Urban Hub Barcelona: Explorers & Creators (12–16) €1,050 annual fee; €10,500 annual programme (or 10 monthly payments of €1,050). Changemakers (16–18) €1,135 annual fee; €11,350 annual programme (or 10 monthly payments of €1,135). Eco Hub Castelldefels: €1,150 annual fee; €11,500 annual programme (or 10 monthly payments of €1,150). Village Hub Sant Pere de Ribes/Sitges: Pioneers (10–12) €1,050; Explorers & Creators (12–16) €1,135. Discounts: 5% sibling discount; 5% annual payment discount. Start your application: Schedule a call with the admissions team using the calendar below. |
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
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Waitlist — | Waitlist Applications are open all year round. There were waiting lists in 2025 and expect them again in 2026. |
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