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Benjamin Franklin International School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €14,050 - 22,820
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 720
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) is a non-profit international American school in Barcelona serving ages 3 to 18. BFIS delivers a comprehensive American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, augmented by the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, with a bespoke curriculum option. The school is IB-accredited and located in the Sarrià district (Martorell i Peña, 9, 08017 Barcelona). In 2025 BFIS reported 58 IBDP graduates, a 98% pass rate and an average Diploma score of 35. The campus comprises an Elementary building (2016) and a Secondary building (2021), with a capacity near 700 and over 440 students in Grades 6–12. A Center for Creativity and Innovation is planned for 2026, LEED-certified, uniting Creative Arts, Science, Design, Engineering and Sports, featuring a robotics studio, recording studio, design labs, an Olympic gym, amphitheater and playspace. BFIS provides college counseling and offers a broad range of co-curricular activities and service initiatives.

www.bfischool.org

Carrer de Martorell i Peña, 9, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

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The Essentials

Benjamin Franklin International School has 720 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
BFIS Barcelona is located in Barcelona, Spain, at Martorell i Peña, 9, 08017 Barcelona. The school serves Nursery through Grade 12. It provides a comprehensive American curriculum complemented by the IB MYP and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Over 63 nationalities are represented at BFIS.

Stages
Nursery through Grade 12 (PK-12)

Type
non-profit International American school in Barcelona

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 63 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
A learning support team helps students with mild to moderate learning differences. BML Specialists provide targeted English language instruction for bilingual/multilingual learners.

Country affiliation
Spain

Bus service
Three private bus routes serve Primary and Secondary students: Route 1 Puerto Olímpico – Gràcia – Sarrià; Route 2 Plaça Universitat – Les Corts – Sarrià; Route 3 Sant Cugat – Sarrià.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Benjamin Franklin International School ranges from EUR 14,050 to EUR 22,820 for 2026/27.

Application & Enrollment Fees

- Application fee (all grades): EUR 250 (non-refundable).
- Matriculation (re-enrollment) fee (individual billing): EUR 1,100 for first child; EUR 1,000 for each additional child (each year; non-refundable).
- Matriculation fee (corporate billing): EUR 1,300 for first child; EUR 1,200 for each additional child (each year; non-refundable).
- Entrance fee (one-time, new students): Individual billing: EUR 6,000 (non-refundable). For Nursery entrants this Entrance Fee may be paid over two years (50% + 50%). Corporate billing: EUR 6,700 (non-refundable). Entrance Fee payment may be split 50% with Matriculation on acceptance and remaining 50% before the start of the school year.

Tuition Fees — Annual and Per-Term (by year group)

Note: Annual tuition rates are published below. Per-term amounts shown are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three (the school calendar for 2026–2027 indicates an academic year running from September to June with the school year arranged across three main parts); per-term figures are rounded to the nearest euro.

- Individual billing — Annual / Per term:
- Early Childhood (Nursery and Pre-K): Annual EUR 12,950 → Per term EUR 4,317.
- Elementary School (Kinder–Grade 5): Annual EUR 17,000 → Per term EUR 5,667.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual EUR 18,240 → Per term EUR 6,080.
- High School (Grades 9–12): Annual EUR 21,720 → Per term EUR 7,240.

- Corporate billing — Annual / Per term:
- Early Childhood (Nursery and Pre-K): Annual EUR 16,400 → Per term EUR 5,467.
- Elementary School (Kinder–Grade 5): Annual EUR 20,000 → Per term EUR 6,667.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual EUR 21,350 → Per term EUR 7,117.
- High School (Grades 9–12): Annual EUR 25,430 → Per term EUR 8,477.

Optional Services and Other Fees

- Lunch (optional): Full-year payment EUR 1,780; monthly payment EUR 188; single lunch ticket EUR 12. (These lunch amounts are listed on the fees information as the previous-year figures and the school indicates 2026–27 prices are to be confirmed.)
- School bus (optional): Sample route pricing listed (2025–26 amounts shown; 2026–27 prices TBC):
- Routes 1 & 2 Barcelona (round trip): EUR 2,200; one way EUR 1,350.
- Route 3 Sant Cugat (round trip): EUR 2,650; one way EUR 1,600.
- One-way ticket Barcelona: EUR 8.80; Sant Cugat: EUR 15.50.
- IBDP diploma/course/subject fees: Billed directly to families of students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme. Additional charges for field trips, optional parties, extra-curricular activities, tutoring, and special programs are billed as appropriate.
- Tuition insurance (optional): An AXA-offered tuition insurance program is available for an annual premium; premium depends on number and ages of students covered.
- Uniform: No school uniform is required.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms

- Pre-payment required: Matriculation fees (annual) and Entrance Fees (one-time) must be prepaid for enrollment and re-enrollment; these fees are non-refundable.
- Payment frequency: Tuition, lunch, and bus fees may be paid either annually (single payment) or monthly. Monthly payments are due on the 5th of each month.
- Late payment handling: The school issues a written notice 30 calendar days after a missed due date; interest/service charges are applied beginning 60 days after the due date and every 30 days thereafter (service charge determined by Banco de España). The school may suspend the student for unpaid fees and may refer uncollected debt to legal counsel. Final confirmation of a space for the following year is subject to settlement of all outstanding financial obligations.

Refunds, Penalties & Discounts

- Non-refundable fees: Application fee, Matriculation fee, and Entrance fee are non-refundable.
- Early departure penalty: Any change of enrollment/length of stay must be communicated in writing before June 1 for the next school year. Changes communicated after May 31 incur an Early Departure Penalty equal to three months' tuition. Matriculation and Entrance Fees remain non-refundable regardless of departure notification.
- Discounts:
- Early annual tuition payment: 1.5% discount on tuition when paid in full annually.
- Sibling discounts on tuition: third child receives 10% reduction; fourth child and thereafter receive 20% reduction.
- Entrance fee discounts: 50% for the fourth child and thereafter; 50% for children of BFIS graduates. Application fee discount: BFIS graduate's children receive 100% waiving of the application fee.

Boarding

- Boarding: BFIS does not operate boarding facilities; students must reside full-time with at least one parent or legal guardian while enrolled.

Accepted Payment Methods & Practical Notes

- Payment methods for Entrance Fee and first-time Matriculation Fee: online by credit or debit card, or by wire transfer. All other fees (including re-enrollment Matriculation Fee) require direct debit (SEPA). A SEPA direct-debit form is used for recurring payments.
- Currency: All published fees are quoted in euros (EUR).

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Benjamin Franklin International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
BFIS provides a comprehensive American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, complemented by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11–12. The IBDP is a two-year program for Grades 11–12 that emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and intercultural understanding. Students in the IBDP select six courses from Groups 1–6, with at least three at Higher Level, and complete the DP Core (Creativity, Activity and Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). BFIS offers college counseling to support local and international university applications. In 2025, IBDP results show 58 total graduates, 57 diploma candidates, a 98% pass rate, and an average score of 35 (highest 45). BFIS is IB-accredited and located in Barcelona (Martorell i Peña, 9, 08017 Barcelona).

Student Teacher Ratio
Class size is 20–22 students.

Exam Results
2025 IBDP results: 58 total graduates; 57 diploma candidates; 98% pass rate; 81% world pass rate; average DP score 35; highest score 45.

Higher Education Progression
University acceptances for 2025 include institutions across the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and beyond, with examples such as American University, Boston University, Columbia University, Georgetown University, Loyola Marymount University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, University of Pennsylvania, University of San Diego, Villanova University, Virginia Tech, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Sussex, Imperial College London, University College London, IE University, ESADE, Universidad de Barcelona, Leiden University, Maastricht University, and many others.
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Admissions

Admissions
BFIS has a flexible, rolling admissions process for students aged 3–17 (Early Childhood–IBDP), year-round; siblings are accommodated. The four-step process is: 1. Online Application; 2) Assessments; 3) Review of Application; 4) Enrollment. Step 1: Applications are submitted through OpenApply; a non-refundable 250 Euro fee applies; documents must be original copies with English translations in PDF. Step 1 documents depend on grade; typical items include the Application Form, Health Form, Vaccination Records, Student Passport, Parents' Passports, Student Photo, School Report Cards, and Teacher Questionnaires. Step 2: Assessments vary by grade: Early Childhood includes an in-person observation (30–40 minutes) or video samples; Elementary can include in-person observation or video/work samples; Middle/High requires MAP Math and English and a writing sample; ESL considerations may apply. Assessments do not guarantee a place. Step 3: Admissions decisions are communicated within two weeks after completion of Step 1–2; outcomes include Qualified - Acceptance (space offered on a rolling basis) and Qualified - Waiting List (space offered when available; waitlist positions change). Step 4: Enrollment occurs when space is available; enrollment paperwork includes Enrollment Contracts, SEPA Direct Debit, updated Vaccination/Immunization Records, Doctor Health Form, Parent Health Form, Data Protection Consent, and guardian documentation as required; documents must be PDFs. BFIS may require a legal guardian residing in Spain and related documents (powers of attorney, BFIS Legal Guardian Form).

Scholarships
No scholarships or financial aid are offered at BFIS currently.

Waitlist
BFIS uses a waiting list when a grade is full. A prioritization sequence determines which qualified students on the waitlist are offered space, and a candidate's position on the waitlist changes as others are added. When a place becomes available, the Admissions Office contacts the family by email.
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