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Barcelona High School - Elementary & Preschool

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Cantonese
Fees €12,510 - 21,900
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 340
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Part of
Barcelona High School
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, Cantonese, English
Typical class size 0
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

Barcelona High School (BHS) is an international American school in Barcelona with a boarding program. Founded in 2024 by Akida Mashaka to address gaps in traditional schooling, it now serves about 500 students across two campuses. The school delivers an American curriculum from PK3 through 12th grade, culminating in an American High School Diploma. High School offers Advanced Placement courses, and BHS is the AP Exam Center for Europe, with a wide range of AP subjects. Accredited by WASC and by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Barcelona Education Department, the program also holds NCPSA and AIAASC endorsements for Spanish and international university admissions. The TEA Creativity Hub at Carrer de Montseny 22 in Gracia anchors technology, entrepreneurship, and the arts and hosts after-school activities. The school prioritizes social-emotional wellbeing, provides 1-on-1 tutoring and university counseling, and operates under the BHS Method: Build. Harvest. Succeed.

This campus is part of Barcelona High School

Carrer de Montornès, 37, Gràcia, 08023 Barcelona, Spain

The Essentials

Barcelona High School - Elementary & Preschool has 340 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish, Cantonese.

Location
Two campuses in Barcelona, Spain: Elementary & Preschool at Carrer de Montornès, 37, 08023, Barcelona; and BHS Middle School & High School at Carrer de Joan d'Àustria, 109, 08018, Barcelona.

Stages
Preschool / Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Type
International American School with a boarding program (not a dedicated boarding school)

Additional learning support
Learning Support (LS) provides targeted help in reading, math, language (including English Language Learner), social skills, and executive functions; services include personalized learning plans, accommodations, and in-class interventions; emphasizes neurodiversity and inclusive learning.

Country affiliation
Spain; affiliated with the Spanish Ministry of Education
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
BHS does not operate its own boarding program; it collaborates with premium or comfort student residences next to the campus to provide housing for students aged 15 to 18. Residences are located two minutes from campus. A Mobility Program is available and is the mandatory requirement to obtain a Spanish student visa for non-EU minors.

Food Options
Boarding meal plan (7 days a week): Breakfast 250€ per month; Dinner 375€ per month; Breakfast and Dinner 650€ per month. Premium residences also include breakfast.

Governance and Ownership
Owned and operated by International American School, LLC. Accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education, the Barcelona Education Consortium, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and the American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC).
Fees

Annual tuition at Barcelona High School - Elementary & Preschool ranges from EUR 12,510 to EUR 21,900 for 2026/27.

Application & Enrollment Fees
- Application fee: EUR 0 (Free).
- Annual matriculation fee: EUR 1,000 (non-refundable).
- One-time entrance (enrolment) fee: EUR 2,500 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (billing units shown as the school publishes them)
- Preschool & Kindergarten (PK3 – K5, ages 3–6): EUR 1,390 per 10-month installment (equivalent published total EUR 13,900) or EUR 12,510 if paid in a single advanced payment (discounted — described as “1 month free”). The published amount includes the school meal plan for this age group.

- Elementary (Grades 1–5, ages 6–11): EUR 1,590 per 10-month installment (equivalent published total EUR 15,900) or EUR 14,310 if paid in a single advanced payment (discounted — “1 month free”). The published amount includes the school meal plan for this age group.

- Middle School (Grades 6–8, ages 11–14): EUR 1,790 per 10-month installment (equivalent published total EUR 17,900) or EUR 16,110 if paid in a single advanced payment (discounted — “1 month free”).

- High School (Grades 9–10, ages 14–16): EUR 2,090 per 10-month installment (equivalent published total EUR 20,900) or EUR 18,810 if paid in a single advanced payment (discounted — “1 month free”).

- Pre-University / Upper High School (Grades 11–12, ages 16–18): EUR 2,190 per 10-month installment (equivalent published total EUR 21,900) or EUR 19,710 if paid in a single advanced payment (discounted — “1 month free”).

- Online Only (Grades 1–12, ages 6–18): EUR 1,390 per 10-month installment (equivalent published total EUR 13,900) or EUR 12,510 if paid in a single advanced payment (discounted — “1 month free”).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be paid in monthly installments (the school publishes amounts as per a 10-month installment) or as a single advanced payment with a discount described as one month free. Full-year, semester-only, and monthly enrolment options are accepted. Tuition is pro-rated for the actual period of enrollment. The annual matriculation fee and the one-time entrance fee are not pro-rated. There are no additional published sibling discounts due to the school's fixed-loyalty tuition policy.

Boarding and student residence fees (where applicable)
- The school operates a boarding/residence programme through nearby student residences rather than on-campus dormitories; residence arrangements are offered for students aged 15–18.
- Residence registration fee: EUR 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Boarding deposit: 20% of the total boarding fees (non-refundable and applicable against the total boarding fees). Reservations require payment of the residence registration fee and deposit at booking. All published boarding fees for a chosen reservation period must be paid in one installment.
- Boarding meal plan pricing (optional add-on as published): EUR 250 / month for breakfast only; EUR 375 / month for dinner only; EUR 650 / month for breakfast & dinner.

- Published residence fee examples (by reservation period):
- Premium residence (includes breakfast): EUR 25,000 for a 10-month stay; EUR 13,500 for a 5-month stay; EUR 9,000 for a 3-month stay.
- Comfort residence (room only): EUR 18,000 for a 10-month stay; EUR 9,500 for a 5-month stay; EUR 6,150 for a 3-month stay.

- Student visa mobility program (service fee for non-EU citizens): EUR 2,500 service fee (published as the mobility/student visa service fee).

Other costs and optional programme fees
- Meal plan for day students (where not included): EUR 215 / month; meal plan is published as free for Preschool and Elementary tuition packages where the tuition listing explicitly includes the meal plan.
- English Foundation Year (intensive entry-year programme) published fee example: EUR 1,990 per 10-month installment (published programme fee and payment options shown on the English Foundation programme page).
- Optional exam-preparation and short programmes (examples of published fees): SAT/college-prep course packages published with tiers such as EUR 2,500 (VIP), EUR 1,500 (Premium), and EUR 750 (Basic) for various SAT/PSAT/ACT prep offerings; summer language-camp weeks are published as EUR 250 / week or EUR 600 for a 3-week session. Tennis academy programme tiers are published with examples such as EUR 6,000 (Basic), EUR 9,000 (Premium), and EUR 12,000 (VIP). These extracurricular and supplementary programme fees are additional to standard tuition and boarding charges.

Refunds and non-refundable items (published)
- The annual matriculation fee (EUR 1,000) and the one-time entrance fee (EUR 2,500) are explicitly published as non-refundable. Residence registration fees and the boarding deposit are published as non-refundable and applicable toward total boarding fees. Tuition is published as pro-rated according to the period of enrollment. The school's published materials show the non-refundable status for those specific fees; no separate tuition-refund schedule beyond pro-ration is published in the fee listings.

Fee payment options (published payment terms and discounts)
- Published payment options: monthly installment plans (presented as amounts per 10-month installment), semester or full-year payment options, and a published discount for a single advanced payment (described as one month free). The school's published fee pages instruct that registration or deposit payments are required to confirm certain services (for example, boarding reservations). Specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card) are not itemised in the school's published fee pages.

Summary of key fee figures (selected)
- Application fee: EUR 0. Annual matriculation: EUR 1,000. One-time entrance: EUR 2,500. Preschool annual published total: EUR 13,900 (or EUR 12,510 single payment). Elementary annual published total: EUR 15,900 (or EUR 14,310 single payment). Middle School annual published total: EUR 17,900 (or EUR 16,110 single payment). High School (9–10) annual published total: EUR 20,900 (or EUR 18,810 single payment). Pre-University (11–12) annual published total: EUR 21,900 (or EUR 19,710 single payment). Online-only annual published total: EUR 13,900 (or EUR 12,510 single payment). Boarding residence examples: Premium residence EUR 25,000 (10 months) / Comfort residence EUR 18,000 (10 months). Meal plan: EUR 215 / month (with Preschool & Elementary tuition listings shown as including the meal plan).
Academics

Barcelona High School - Elementary & Preschool teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
US Curriculum is offered from PK3 through 12th grade, with 9th–12th in High School. The program culminates in a US High School Diploma. The High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Barcelona Education Department, enabling admission to Spanish and international universities. AP courses are part of the program; BHS is the AP Exam Center for Europe, College Board approved, and offers a range of AP courses. The academic year runs September through June. AP courses include Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, European History, US History, World History, Physics 1, Psychology, Spanish Language, and US Government and Politics; NCAA-approved courses are available.

Higher Education Progression
University and Futures Counseling is a four-year program for Grades 9–12 that provides personalized university advising. Students use Unifrog to explore universities, prepare applications, and plan career paths; visits from international university representatives and campus tours are organized. Students apply to universities globally, including Spain, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, the Czech Republic, the UK, the US, and Canada; the BHS Profile lists universities where graduates have been admitted.

Gifted and Talented
Learning Support (LS) embraces neurodiversity and provides resources and strategies to support a range of needs; support is highly individualized and may include personalized learning plans, accommodations, and small-group interventions. LS also works to challenge high-achieving students and to foster academic, social, and emotional growth in collaboration with other wellbeing and ELL teams.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes student mental health and social development alongside academics, with dedicated social-emotional support as part of its overall approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides learning support as part of its program for student needs and diverse learning profiles.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction, with intensive Spanish and Catalan courses available; English immersion and an English Foundation Year are offered for non-native English speakers; Elementary School provides a full Spanish–English immersion program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and emotional confidence are central to the school's social wellness philosophy, with programs and staff to support well-being alongside academics.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into the school's policies and practices.
Parent Experience

History
Barcelona High School (BHS) was founded in Spain in 2024 with the Spanish Ministry of Education and began with 5 students. It was founded by American entrepreneur and Harvard graduate Akida Mashaka to address failures of traditional education. The school now has over 500 students across two campuses in Barcelona. It is accredited as an American school by the Spanish Ministry of Education and as a US curriculum school. The BHS Method, Build. Harvest. Succeed., guides its pedagogy and the school emphasizes social and emotional wellbeing alongside academics.

Community
Two campuses serve the K–12 program: middle and high school on a new secondary campus in District 22@, Poblenou, and a primary campus in Gracia for elementary and preschool. It emphasizes social and emotional wellbeing as part of its Social Wellness School identity and aims to foster a global, inclusive community. The PGA serves as a liaison between families and administration and holds meetings to discuss pedagogy, community-building events, teacher appreciation, and fundraising.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PGA is made up of grade-level representatives and general members. Parents and guardians volunteer to be the liaison between the administration and their grade level to ensure information is communicated in grade-level chats and forums. The PGA holds meetings to engage with BHS staff, learn about school pedagogy, and discuss community-building events, teacher appreciation, fundraising efforts. The PGA also supports school life and fosters active parent and guardian involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
T. E. A. Creativity Hub is a dedicated facility at Carrer de Montseny 22 in the Gracia neighbourhood of Barcelona. TEA stands for Technology, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts, including painting, music, film and performing arts. The Hub is a central part of the BHS school experience and hosts after-school and weekend extracurricular activities. The school is located in Gracia, a central Barcelona district. Barcelona High School provides an innovative digital lesson platform to complete course assignments and lessons.

Academic Facilities
BHS follows the American curriculum with fully accredited US curriculum courses. BHS is the AP Exam Center for Europe, approved by the College Board, and offers AP courses including Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English and more. AP courses are included in tuition for BHS students; non-BHS students may take AP exams here with a separate fee. Upon completion of 12th grade, students receive an American High School Diploma. 1-on-1 tutor support and university counseling are available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Model United Nations (MUN); STEM; Art; Music; Film; Chess; Entrepreneurship; Makeup; Yearbook; Field trips.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
US-based curriculum with a US High School Diploma. AP courses are offered across multiple subjects, and BHS is an AP Exam Center for Europe, allowing any AP exam to be taken at the school. The diploma provides access to Spanish and international universities, and the program is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education; accreditation also includes WASC, NCPSA, and AIAASC.

Arts & Creative
BHS runs the T.E.A. Creativity Hub, for Technology, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts, with after-school and weekend creativity activities such as painting, music, film and performing arts. The Hub is located in Gracia at Carrer de Montseny 22. Extracurricular Activities include Model UN, STEM, Art, Music, Film, Chess, Entrepreneurship, Yearbook and more.

Cultural & Language
Preschool and Kindergarten offer bilingual English–Spanish instruction; Elementary School offers tri-lingual education in English, Spanish, and Catalan; Grades 7–10 follow the ESO program to attend Spanish universities; in high school there is an intensive Spanish course, including AP Spanish Language & Culture, and a Summer Intensive Spanish Course. BHS Elementary is a tri-lingual school and BHS Preschool is bilingual.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular Activities include Model United Nations (MUN), STEM, Art, Music, Film, Chess, Entrepreneurship, Yearbook, Manga, Esports, and more. Clubs and activities are listed under Extracurricular Activities and include field trips and diverse groups.

Community & Service
Community Service is offered as part of clubs and activities. Barcelona High School promotes a community-centered ethos as a Social Wellness School, prioritizing community and psychological well-being, guided by values such as Community and Ubuntu.

Leadership & Professional
The leadership team includes Amanda Slefo, Director of Middle & High School; Akida Mashaka, Founder and President of the Governing Board; Niki Savva, Director of Elementary & Preschool; and Kate Bonato, Director of Admissions. Leadership and Career Counseling Programs nurture leadership, help identify aptitudes and interests, and provide guidance for higher education and future careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Barcelona High School prioritizes social and emotional well-being as part of its Social Wellness School model, balancing academics with social life and mental health support. The mission states the school helps students academically, socially, and psychologically, with flexible academic and emotional support structures.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches courses in English. The Elementary School is trilingual (English, Spanish, Catalan). Spanish and Catalan language courses are offered, including four levels and Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture. There is also a Summer Intensive Spanish Course.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a trilingual elementary program in English, Spanish, and Catalan. The preschool is bilingual in English and Spanish. English is the language of instruction for courses, and there is an Intensive English Program for non-native speakers across early childhood to high school.

Immersion Programs
The school has English immersion and an English Foundation Year for non-native English speakers. The Elementary School provides a full Spanish and English immersion program. There is an Intensive English Program for non-native English speakers from early childhood through high school.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission is open year-round. In-person or online meeting with BHS Admissions; enrollment documentation (official school transcripts and translations if required, passport/identification, etc.); payment of a one-time entrance fee; payment of the annual matriculation fee; if applicable, start your student visa process with a BHS matriculation letter; and first month's tuition payment or one total payment for a discount.

Scholarships
Financial aid scholarships are available for Catalan and Spanish students living in Barcelona who cannot afford to attend BHS. Financial aid is available to Spanish passport students who do not have the means to pay all tuition.
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