Institució La Farga vs The British School of Barcelona - Castelldefels Campus

	I Institució La Farga Barcelona, Spain	T The British School of Barcelona - Castelldefels Campus Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,000 - 12,900	Fees / year €11,200 - 20,250
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Boys School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,530	Pupils 1,200
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1958
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain. It is situated on Camí de Sant Cugat al Papiol, 36-46. The school is part of the Institució Familiar d'Educació network.	Location The school operates across three campuses in the Barcelona metropolitan area: City Campus in Barcelona, Castelldefels Campus, and Sitges Campus. City Campus is at Carrer de l'Esperança, 32, 08017 Barcelona. Castelldefels Campus is at Carrer Ginesta, 26, 08860 Castelldefels. Sitges Campus is at Passeig Isaac Albéniz, s/n, 08870 Sitges.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate.	Stages City Campus and Castelldefels Campus serve ages 2-18; Sitges Campus serves ages 2-11.
School type	School type Private school.	School type Private, co-educational international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school provides for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain (Catalonia).	Country affiliation UK curriculum; British international school in Spain.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The Summer School 2024 bus route runs Barcelona to Castelldefels with morning and afternoon services; it stops at central Barcelona locations (e.g., Av. Marquès de l'Argentera, Passeig de Gràcia) and Castelldefels (Passeig de la Marina) with morning departures around 7:40–8:28 and returns around 17:15–18:25.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration (matrícula) - Guardería (early years): EUR 375 one-off registration fee. - Infantil, Primaria, ESO (compulsory stages covered under concertado arrangements): no separate registration fee listed (EUR 0). - Bachillerato (upper secondary): EUR 410 one-off registration fee. Tuition (regular school fees) — by year group - Guardería (nursery/early years): EUR 350 per month; equivalent annual figure given as EUR 3,875. Per-term equivalent (three-term academic division) = EUR 1,292 (annual ÷ 3). Per 10-month billing equivalent = EUR 387.50 per month. - Infantil (pre-primary) / Primaria (primary) / ESO (lower secondary): EUR 220 per month; equivalent annual figure given as EUR 2,200. Per-term equivalent (three-term academic division) = EUR 733.33. Per 10-month billing equivalent = EUR 220 per month. - Bachillerato (upper secondary): EUR 650 per month; equivalent annual figure given as EUR 6,910. Per-term equivalent (three-term academic division) = EUR 2,303.33. Per 10-month billing equivalent = EUR 691.00 per month (annual ÷ 10). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's standard practice for spreading the annual charge is to prorate costs into 10 monthly payments across the academic year (commonly used format for academic billing). Use of the 10-month proration is how monthly equivalents above are presented. Late-payment terms, specific instalment due dates, and any applicable administrative late fees are handled under the school's payment policy. Boarding / Residence - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply). Other costs and recurring extras - School lunch (comedor): typical range indicated between EUR 120 and EUR 172 per month depending on options selected; an institutional cost line for La Farga shows EUR 172 per month for lunch in one comparative study. - Material escolar (school materials): an annual cost of approximately EUR 220 is shown as a typical annual materials expense. - Transport (school bus): a typical monthly transport charge is shown around EUR 150 per month. - iPad / new-technology kit (when applicable): an annual technology fee/item is shown in the comparative breakdown at EUR 492 (one-off or annual depending on the provision model). - Insurance and small annual items: typical entries include school insurance and pastoral/psychopedagogical support fees (examples in the school-comparison breakdown include small annual charges such as EUR 73 for insurance). - Uniform / clothing: a specific single annual uniform amount is listed as part of the comprehensive cost breakdown where applicable; the comparative breakdown includes a clothing/uniform line in its totals. Individual uniform prices vary by item and are charged separately. Refunds and cancellations - No centrally published, itemised refund schedule for tuition or registration fees was found in the public fee summaries consulted; refunds and cancellation terms are managed under the school's enrollment and payment policy and typically depend on timing of withdrawal and which specific fees or services were paid. Parents should expect that one-off registration fees and specific service charges (e.g., ordered technology kits, uniform suppliers) may be non-refundable once purchased. Fee payment options - Common payment methods in the documents reviewed include bank transfer and recurring monthly instalments (prorated payments). Credit-card acceptance and direct-debit arrangements are commonly available at similar schools; specific accepted methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, on-line payment portal) are applied according to the school's finance office procedures. Summary of key numbers (examples for quick reference) - Guardería: EUR 350 / month (annual EUR 3,875); registration EUR 375. - Infantil / Primaria / ESO: EUR 220 / month (annual EUR 2,200); registration EUR 0. - Bachillerato: EUR 650 / month (annual EUR 6,910); registration EUR 410. - Comedor (lunch): typical EUR 120–172 / month. Transport: EUR ~150 / month. Material: EUR ~220 / year. Technology kit: EUR ~492 / year. Brief note on coverage: the figures above are extracted from recent comparative fee breakdowns and school-fee summaries for La Farga and present the regular tuition, registration, common ancillary services (lunch, transport, materials, technology) and the standard billing format (10 monthly instalments). Some specific items (exact instalment due dates, precise refund conditions, optional extracurricular pricing, and any targeted discounts or sibling reductions) are determined by the school's current payment policy and enrolment contract and are handled administratively by the school's finance office.	Fee details Application fees and first-year joining fee - Matriculation (one-time, first-year) fee: EUR 3,200. Subsequent siblings' matriculation fee: EUR 1,600. Tuition fees by campus and year group (annual and per term) Note: where the school operates different campuses the published annual fees differ by campus. Per-term figures below are calculated as the published annual fee divided by three (Academic year split into three terms) and are shown for convenience; the school invoices on an annual basis and provides instalment options (see Billing schedule). - BSB Sitges / BSB Castelldefels / BSB Nexus (Academic year 2025–2026; annual fee — per term [annual ÷ 3]): - Pre-Nursery (3 full days): EUR 6,300 — Per term: EUR 2,100.00. - Pre-Nursery (4 full days): EUR 7,600 — Per term: EUR 2,533.33. - Pre-Nursery (5 half days): EUR 5,705 — Per term: EUR 1,901.67. - Pre-Nursery (full-time / 5 days): EUR 8,150 — Per term: EUR 2,716.67. - Nursery (3 full days): EUR 8,800 — Per term: EUR 2,933.33. - Nursery (4 full days): EUR 11,000 — Per term: EUR 3,666.67. - Nursery (5 half days): EUR 8,260 — Per term: EUR 2,753.33. - Nursery (full-time): EUR 11,800 — Per term: EUR 3,933.33. - Reception (full-time): EUR 11,800 — Per term: EUR 3,933.33. - Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 13,420 per year — Per term: EUR 4,473.33. - Year 3: EUR 15,900 per year — Per term: EUR 5,300.00. - Years 4–6: EUR 16,050 per year — Per term: EUR 5,350.00. - Years 7–8: EUR 17,700 per year — Per term: EUR 5,900.00. - Year 9: EUR 15,850 per year — Per term: EUR 5,283.33. - Years 10–11: EUR 16,650 per year — Per term: EUR 5,550.00. - Year 12 A-Levels: EUR 18,550 per year — Per term: EUR 6,183.33. - Year 12 IB: EUR 19,050 per year — Per term: EUR 6,350.00. - Year 13 A-Levels: EUR 18,550 per year — Per term: EUR 6,183.33. - Year 13 IB: EUR 19,050 per year — Per term: EUR 6,350.00. - BSB City (Esperança and Lucà campuses — Academic year 2025–2026; annual fee — per term [annual ÷ 3]): - Nursery and Reception: EUR 12,800 per year — Per term: EUR 4,266.67. - Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 14,700 per year — Per term: EUR 4,900.00. - Year 3: EUR 17,440 per year — Per term: EUR 5,813.33. - Years 4–6: EUR 17,540 per year — Per term: EUR 5,846.67. - Years 7–9: EUR 19,175 per year — Per term: EUR 6,391.67. - Years 10–11: EUR 20,250 per year — Per term: EUR 6,750.00. - Years 12–13 (Pre-University): EUR 20,000 per year — Per term: EUR 6,666.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are published as annual amounts. The school issues annual invoices and offers instalment options for payment; published guidance indicates fees are commonly paid across instalments during the school year (the school also publishes a prompt-payment discount deadline). A prompt-payment discount of 2% applies for payment by bank transfer made before the published date (example: before 1 September 2025 on the 2025–2026 schedule). - The school communicates instalment options on its fee documents; families should expect the annual fee to be broken into multiple invoices/instalments rather than a single one-off payment. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The British School of Barcelona is a day school operating multiple day campuses (Sitges, Castelldefels, City, Nexus); no boarding fees are published. Other costs and optional charges - School lunch (where optional or not included): BSB publishes cafeteria charges; examples from the published schedules for 2025–2026 show monthly lunch menus priced at approximately EUR 210–EUR 210 (varies by campus) and per-day lunch options (e.g., EUR 13–EUR 15/day depending on campus). - External examination fees (IGCSE, A-Level, IB) are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - School uniform: charged separately (uniform costs vary by item and year group). Uniform costs are listed as an additional expense and are not included in the published tuition. - After-school activities and extra-curricular clubs: charged separately (individual activity fees apply). - School transport (bus): charged separately; routes and fees vary by distance and campus. - Locker maintenance fee: EUR 20 per year (from Year 7 to Year 11) is published as not included in the tuition for the 2025–2026 documents. Refund information - The matriculation fee is published as a first-year joining fee; the school's published materials refer to the matriculation amount in the first-year joining section and third-party captures of the school's fee schedule describe it as non-refundable. For the 2025–2026 schedules the matriculation figure is EUR 3,200 (siblings EUR 1,600). Specific refund rules for tuition or deposits (for mid-year withdrawal or deferred entry) are handled under the school's formal terms and conditions; the published fee sheets state the matriculation amount and sibling rates but do not list general tuition-refund tables on the fee schedule itself. Fee concessions, sibling discounts, and reductions - Sibling concessions apply to tuition only. Published sibling tuition discounts for 2025–2026 are: 10% for the third child, 15% for the fourth child, and 20% for the fifth child and any subsequent children. The matriculation fee reduction for subsequent siblings is EUR 1,600 (i.e., a reduced matriculation figure). A prompt-payment discount of 2% is published for full-year payment by bank transfer before the deadline. Fee payment options - Bank transfer: accepted — a prompt-payment discount is specifically linked to payment by bank transfer in the published fee documents. - Instalments: the school issues annual fees with instalment options; the published guidance shows families commonly pay the annual amount across multiple instalments during the school year. Summary (what these fees cover) - Published tuition figures for each year group include core tuition plus the items specifically listed for that year group (examples: lunch & snack for Early Years and many Primary year groups, morning childcare/“guardería” from 8:30am for Early Years where indicated, school materials and books or licences for online textbooks, school insurance and education-continuity insurance). External exam fees, uniform, transport, after-school clubs, some lunches for older year groups, and specific extras are charged separately.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform policy: School uniform for cycles Initial through Baccalaureate includes a navy blue blazer, medium gray trousers (primary students wear shorts), blue Oxford shirt, navy blue jumper with a pointed collar, navy long socks when wearing shorts, and black dress shoes. If a coat is worn, it should match the blazer and be dark in color. A navy blue LF logo hoodie is available to students and is not part of the sports uniform. Sports uniform includes white socks, athletic shoes, La Farga technical T-shirt, shorts, and a sports bag.	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. In Secondary, House PE T-shirts are used, with a different colour for each of the four houses. The uniform range includes a BSB Coat, BSB Fleece, BSB Waterproof, BSB Rucksack, BSB Gilet, and a Summer dress for Primary.
Food options	Food options —	Food options School Lunch is freshly cooked in our school kitchens, with dietary requirements accommodated; menus include vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options.
House system	House system —	House system There are four Houses in City Secondary: Baker (red), Downing (green), Electric (yellow), Fleet (blue).
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned by Institució Familiar d'Educació and promoted with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide integral education. In September 2001 the centre joined the concert regime established by LODE and LOMCE.	Governance and ownership Cognita is the proprietor; governance oversight includes Germà Rigau as Governor for the school and Dr Simon Camby as Cognita board member for safeguarding and Group Chief Education Officer; a Regional Safeguarding Lead for Europe and the United States (Alison Barnett) supports safeguarding.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Offers Educació Infantil (early childhood), Educació Primària (primary), Educació Secundària (secondary), and Batxillerat (baccalaureate). The teachings imparted at the centre adjust to current legislation and to the curricula of the educational stages the school provides. The centre's mission is to place its pedagogical knowledge and educational experience at the service of families, so that students become integral persons, solidary citizens, and competent professionals, through personalized attention and the promotion of academic excellence in diversity, the pursuit of truth, and the practice of Christian virtues. The vision is to become a humanist and innovative educational institution that contributes to the improvement of society through the comprehensive formation of many families and education professionals. The values are based on Christian humanism: respect for every person, personal integrity with autonomy, responsible use of freedom, and a climate of optimism, trust and collaboration. General objectives include promoting coexistence, educational equity, helping each student relate to themselves, others and the world, and ensuring a firm yet flexible application of norms.	Curriculum details The curriculum is firmly rooted in the English National Curriculum and is delivered across three campuses (Castelldefels, City, Sitges) with an inquiry-based approach. In Early Years, learning follows the Curiosity Approach, while primary uses a transdisciplinary model that connects core and foundation subjects. The secondary and sixth form offer 18 A Level programmes, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and BTEC Music and BTEC Sport, with pathways designed to meet local university entrance requirements.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Batxillerat results in PAU exceed 100% pass rate. In recent years PAU results have surpassed the standard pass rate, indicating strong academic performance.	Exam results GCSE results (2024) show an overall pass rate of 95%, with 98% achieving 5 or more passes; 60% of grades were 7-9 in 2024 and 98% were 4-9. In English Language, 59% of students achieved 7-9 in their first or second language, and 98% achieved 9-4. KS5 results are strong, with IB results consistently above the global average (average over 34 points; 19% achieving 40+), and both IB and A Level students achieving a 100% pass rate in 2024; A Level grades include 46% A*/A.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school accompanies students from early years through to university. Graduates progress to higher education, and PAU results indicate success in university admissions. The centre emphasizes personalized attention to prepare students for higher education.	Higher education progression 29% of BSB graduates go on to UK universities and 65% access English-medium tertiary courses in other countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented A strong leadership programme is pervasive across all departments and phases, offering opportunities for students to lead and follow their passions; house captains and science ambassadors spoke of their roles with confidence. The Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award is available and used by students to develop leadership and project skills. From year 10, a career guidance programme with Unifrog helps high-achieving students explore careers, courses and university destinations.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school recognizes five dimensions in the development of the whole person: physical, intellectual, transcendent, emotional, and social. A prevention-focused Plan for convivencia is central to the educational project, with specific actions addressing all aspects of convivencia. A proactive Convivència Commission leads the plan and ensures regular meetings to monitor progress and share decisions. The general objectives include promoting educational equity and respect for diversity, helping each student relate to themselves, to others, and to the world, and fostering a culture of dialogue and non-violence. A Personal & Family Project and tutor programs support holistic development, with objective setting and reflection involving both students and families, while most activities use thinking routines and cooperative groups to develop emotional and social competencies.	Social & emotional learning The British School of Barcelona places wellbeing at the heart of school life. There are designated pastoral and wellbeing leaders and a wellbeing room for KS3 and KS4, with students knowing who to talk to if they have concerns. Staff development includes mental health first aid training as part of Thinking Thursdays and other CPD to support mental health. The school uses a specialised software package to record concerns and support pupil welfare across sites. The overall approach emphasises a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes student resilience and positive relationships.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) policy. The Learning Support Lead has day‑to‑day responsibility for SEND and coordinates provision with staff, parents and external professionals. The school uses a graduated SEND approach with Wave 1 universal support, Wave 2 targeted support and Wave 3 specialist provision, and maintains a SEND Register. Early identification and ongoing assessment guide provision, including for pupils with EAL who may also have SEND. The Headteacher has overall responsibility for SEND and staff are supported to differentiate teaching and adjust provision, with information shared with receiving schools on transfer.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Reading activities and materials may be approached in Catalan, Spanish, or English. For example, a class mural or a topic can be treated in knowledge of the environment or a reading can be undertaken in Catalan, Spanish, or English. English is included as one of the language options for classroom reading and discussion.	English as an additional language The school publishes an English as an Additional Language (EAL) policy. EAL is defined as a pupil whose first language is not English, encompassing those who are fully bilingual and those at varying stages of learning English. EAL pupils may be newly arrived from abroad or from different schooling contexts and will require varying levels of provision. An EAL Coordinator leads provision, with a central register and baseline assessments to guide support; provision is tracked and reviewed, and staff receive ongoing professional development to support language development. Provision may include withdrawal from lessons when appropriate, while ensuring full access to the curriculum, and parents are informed about the specifics of EAL support.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mediation is used as a preventive strategy in conflict management, with trained mediators involved as needed. There are protocols for serious incidents and for safety, including a bullying prevention and action protocol. The center emphasizes wellbeing through the Convivència plan and explicit routines that promote respect, dialogue, and social-emotional development. Decisions and actions are communicated to families and staff, with visible documentation and regular meetings to support ongoing wellbeing efforts.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus; there are Wellbeing Leaders and a Wellbeing Room to support student welfare. Staff undertake mental health first aid training as part of ongoing professional development, including through Thinking Thursdays. The wellbeing approach is integrated with pastoral care to support emotional health and resilience, with systems to help students talk to trusted adults about concerns. Safeguarding and pastoral structures work together to monitor and promote mental wellbeing and early intervention when needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has safeguarding and child-protection procedures, including a protocol for prevention, detection, notification, referral, and coordination of situations of child and adolescent maltreatment with social welfare and the education department. Protocols cover serious incidents and abuse cases, with a disciplinary framework for student behavior and clear steps for interdepartmental coordination to protect students.	Safeguarding A Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (September 2025) guides safeguarding and pupil welfare. The Child Protection Coordinator (CPC) leads safeguarding and online safety, with Deputy CPCs to support; the CPC coordinates referrals to external agencies and liaises with local authorities, case managers and staff. All staff receive safeguarding and online safety training, including an annual safeguarding refresher, and the policy is reviewed annually and made publicly available to parents. The policy sets out key contacts at each campus and outlines staff responsibilities, with Cognita's safeguarding reviews incorporated into the governance framework.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located in Mira-sol, Sant Cugat del Vallès, at Camí de Sant Cugat al Papiol, 36. It is a private school owned by Institució Familiar d'Educació. It has been promoted with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide students with a comprehensive education. The school offers Infant Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Bachillerato. Since September 2001, the center has been under a government concert regime. The school's mission emphasizes personalized attention to each student and family.	Facilities overview BSB operates across three campuses: Castelldefels, Sitges, and City. The premises and accommodation are outstanding, with a robust focus on safety, comfort and well-being. Each campus features purpose-built outdoor learning areas that provide hands-on experiences. Classrooms across all campuses are spacious, well-resourced and designed to foster flexible and engaging learning. Dining areas provide welcoming spaces for hot lunches, and each campus has a fully equipped medical room with a nurse.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Each campus has sports pitches, swimming pools, and large open areas for physical activities. These facilities support physical education and a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers Educació Infantil (Early Childhood Education), Educació Primària (Primary Education), Educació Secundària (Secondary Education), and Batxillerat (Bachillerato). It is a private center owned by Institució Familiar d'Educació. The curriculum aligns with current Catalan and national legislation and the decrees that establish the curricula. The center has been under a concert regime since September 2001. The school emphasizes personalized attention to students and families as part of its educational model.	Academic facilities BSB boasts exceptional specialist facilities that comprehensively support its curriculum across campuses. Each campus features purpose-built outdoor learning areas that enable hands-on experiences. Classrooms across all campuses are spacious and well-resourced to support flexible, project-based learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The convivencia plan promotes participation in complementary activities, extracurricular activities, and educational leisure activities in the surrounding community. It establishes and energizes a convivencia commission to oversee convivencia. It includes safety-oriented protocols such as a protocol for serious incidents with minors, a protocol of prudence and safety for staff, and a protocol for bullying. It outlines annual convivencia objectives and related actions. It provides for weekly communication with families, including meetings with the teaching staff, parent meetings, periodic interviews, and coordination meetings.	Extra curricular facilities BSB offers a wide range of high-quality extra-curricular activities across all campuses. These activities complement the curriculum and support student well-being and development.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Institució La Farga is a private school in Sant Cugat del Vallès. It is owned by the Institució Familiar d'Educació and was established with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide students with an integral education within the law. The center offers Educación Infantil, Educación Primària, Educación Secundària and Batxillerat and has legal personality recognized by law. In September 2001, the school entered the regime of public-concert funding established by the LODE and LOMCE. Approximately 800 families are part of the center, corresponding to about 1,530 students who come from nearby towns and travel to the center with their families, by public transport or school transport.	History The British School of Barcelona was founded in 1958 in Castelldefels as The Anglo-American School. It moved to its present Castelldefels site in 1999 and was renamed The British School of Barcelona to reflect the education offered. It has been part of the Cognita group since 2007. The school now operates across three campuses—Castelldefels, Sitges, and City Campus in central Barcelona—with the City Campus opening in 2021. Cognita Group is the proprietor of the school.
Community	Community La Farga forms a close educational community in which families, students and staff share a mission of integral education with Christian humanism and personalized attention. The student body comprises about 1,530 students from nearby towns who travel to the center with their families or by public or school transport. There is a strong sense of belonging, evidenced by many alumni enrolling their children and by former staff who continue to work at the school. The community emphasizes convivencia and values aligned with its educational approach.	Community The school follows UK-accredited curricula and emphasizes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development across all campuses. It maintains a house system and a strong pastoral program, and actively promotes diversity with Celebration Days to recognise different cultures. There is a wide range of after-school clubs, leadership opportunities and charitable work, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. A Wellbeing Centre and dedicated spaces support student welfare across the campuses.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a School Council (Consell Escolar) and an AMPA (Parent Association). The Plan de Convivència outlines family and student involvement through class assemblies, Team Leader meetings, assemblies, celebrations and sports competitions. Parents participate in Reunions de pares and interact with teaching staff, with information channels including a weekly newsletter and email communications. The document describes roles and responsibilities for family participation and coordination to support convivencia. The school promotes a culture of dialogue, peace and non-violence, in line with its values.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers early childhood education, primary education, secondary education, and the baccalaureate program. The school is owned by the Institució Familiar d'Educació and was promoted with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide students with comprehensive education, in line with current legislation and the school's own character. As of September 2001, the center entered the regime of concerts (public funding) established by LODE and LOMCE. Teaching at the center aligns with current legislation and its internal regulations; it has been duly authorized (DOGC 723) and carries code A08025885 in the Department of Education's register, and enjoys legal personality conferred by law.	Academic & intellectual The school teaches UK-accredited curricula and exam syllabuses in English, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in years 12 and 13.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative There is a rich programme of extra-curricular activities including drama and music, with annual school musical productions.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school promotes British cultural events aligned with the UK calendar and exchange visits, and it also celebrates Spanish and Catalan culture and traditions.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Student leadership and democratic participation are supported through student council elections and public speaking events; Black History Month, the Science Fair and Friday music performances foster collaboration.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Year 12 and Year 13 students mentor younger pupils; the school maintains links with local organisations such as the Red Cross and has hosted workshops for Ukrainian refugees.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school has a pastoral system of houses and provides leadership opportunities through student elections and other roles.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The plan for coexistence and the school's values emphasize a culture of peace and non-violence. It promotes dialogue and mediation as key tools for managing conflicts. It supports inclusion and respect for diversity, fostering a climate of optimism, trust, and collaboration. The center engages all members of the school community in promoting coexistence and the school's climate.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school runs a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport, and safeguarding and welfare procedures are outstanding, supporting student well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is used as a daily language of communication across the school, integrated into the curriculum and day-to-day activities. La Farga uses a plurilingual approach to language education. English is not confined to language classes but is used in various contexts, including presentations and conferences.	Language provision The English National Curriculum is delivered in English, with the IBDP offered in Years 12 and 13. Spanish and Catalan are taught to native and non-native speakers; social studies in these languages and modern languages are taught in Spanish and Catalan. A few optional post-16 courses give access to Spanish universities. Core teaching is delivered in English, with language study in Spanish and Catalan accompanying the core curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English must be a friendly language and present in daily life. Therefore, at La Farga we have stopped viewing English as a subject and have established English as the natural vehicle for daily communication in the school, across other subjects, in presentations, and in conferences.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions The British School of Barcelona is an independent day school for children aged 2 to 18. All enquiries and applications are handled by the Admissions Department. Prospective parents may attend regular open days or arrange a personal tour with Admissions. After a visit, interviews and entrance tests, and the Parent Contract with the Admissions Registration Form and the non-refundable Registration Fee, a place may be offered. If a year group is full, the child is placed on a waiting list; a place is confirmed only after a formal offer and payment of the deposit/registration fee. Taster Days are offered for prospective pupils. Admission to Pre-Nursery and Nursery at the Sitges campus is available for children who turn two by December of the same year for Pre-Nursery (no formal assessment required, but the child is met) and for Nursery, children are welcomed if they turn three by December. Admission to other year groups requires an English language assessment (interview and written test); a maths or other subject-specific assessment may be required for Nexus entry. Pupils must have a working knowledge of the language of instruction; EAL support can be arranged at the parent's expense. Allocation of places, offers and waiting lists occurs after a formal offer and deposit. If there are more applicants than places, priority is given in this order: returning students; siblings; alumnae; length of time registered; and references; Nursery places prioritize full-time over part-time when applying at the same time. The school reserves the right to withdraw an offer if information provided is false or misleading. There is no right to appeal a admission decision; the Headteacher's decision is final. The terms of education are set out in the Parent Contract; the school maintains an Admissions Register in accordance with data protection.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting lists apply when a year group is fully subscribed; a place is not guaranteed until a formal offer is made and the deposit/registration is received. The priority order used for allocating places on a waiting list is: returning students; siblings; alumnae; length of time registered; and references. Nursery places give priority to full-time placements over part-time when applications are made at the same time. Applicants are informed within about a week of enquiry whether a place is available, otherwise a place will be offered from the waiting list as it becomes available.
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