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Synergy International Christian School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Cantonese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 60
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Cantonese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Synergy International Christian School is a private, North American–style, trilingual international school located in Bellaterra, in the Cerdanyola del Vallès area near Barcelona. It serves students from ages 3 to 18 in preschool through secondary education and operates as a non‑profit Christian community aligned with Protestant values. The school offers an American curriculum that blends U.S. Common Core standards with the basic competencies of Catalonia and Spain, taught through English, Spanish and Catalan in flexible, translanguaged groups. Reading and narrating with Living Books is a core learning method, and instruction follows a Biblical worldview informed by the Charlotte Mason approach, using teacher-guided projects, cross‑subject projects, self-paced online platforms, STEAM activities and outdoor learning. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per class and one class per grade. The school is accredited by ACSI (K‑12) and MSA (K‑12) and maintains after‑school activities, technology integration, and a family‑oriented atmosphere.

Carrer de Salcillo, 6, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain

The Essentials

Synergy International Christian School has 60 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Spanish, Cantonese.

Location
C. Salcillo 6-8, Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Valles, Barcelona, Spain

Stages
Pre-school, Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary (ages 3-18)

Type
Private North American international Christian school; trilingual

Additional learning support
Inclusion and attention to educational diversity; smaller class sizes (one class per grade); individualized attention

Country affiliation
American

Religious affiliation
Protestant Christian

School day structure
Compressed school day with smaller classes and after-school activities
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Small non-profit private school established by Connecta Associació Cristiana; property of Connecta Associació Cristiana, located in Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain. It is a North American private trilingual Christian school with an international flavor, authorized by the Generalitat de Catalunya Department of Education, accredited by ACSI for K-12, and by MSA for K-12, and a partner school of Resourcing Christian Education International.
Fees

Annual tuition at Synergy International Christian School ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fee

- Enrollment fee: EUR 375, payable once per school year.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Kindergarten (ages 3–5): Tuition total per school year EUR 4,728. Standard payment schedule: 12 monthly payments of EUR 394. The enrollment fee above is charged in addition to tuition.

- Grades 1–6: Tuition total per school year EUR 4,728. Standard payment schedule: 12 monthly payments of EUR 394. The enrollment fee above is charged in addition to tuition.

- Grades 7–12: Tuition total per school year EUR 4,728. Standard payment schedule: 12 monthly payments of EUR 394. The enrollment fee above is charged in addition to tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Enrollment fee: single payment per school year (EUR 375). Tuition: billed on a 12-month schedule as 12 equal monthly payments of EUR 394, totaling EUR 4,728 per academic year.

- Sibling discount: 10% discount applies for additional students from the same family.

- Yearly costs for books and learning materials are assessed separately and communicated each school year. Specific fees for outings, bus transport, and similar items are charged as applicable and are communicated when required.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees applicable. The school operates as a day school with optional after-school activities.

Other costs and fees

- Books and materials: annual cost to be communicated each school year.

- Outings, bus, and similar specific fees: charged as applicable and communicated to families when arranged.

- Uniforms: no fixed uniform fee is listed among the published school charges.

Refund information

- No separate refund policy is published alongside the fee schedule. General legal notices govern the institution.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, online payment processors, etc.) are not specified in the published fee schedule. Payment arrangements and accepted methods are handled through the school's finance office.
Academics

Synergy International Christian School teaches American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers a competency-based academic program that blends U.S. Common Core standards with the basic competencies of Catalonia and Spain. English, Spanish and Catalan are used in trilingual immersion with flexible groups and translanguaging. Reading and narrating with 'Living Books' is an essential method of learning. The pedagogy emphasizes a Biblical worldview, with the Charlotte Mason approach informing teaching. Teaching uses varied methodologies, including teacher-guided projects, cross-subject projects, self-paced online platforms, STEAM projects, and outdoor learning. Class sizes are small, with reduced groups and a maximum of 15 students.

Student Teacher Ratio
Reduced groups with a maximum of 15 students. Combined groups across grades foster collaborative learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Moral training, including emotional education, relational education, and restorative discipline.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion and attention to educational needs supported by a psycho-pedagogical guidance team; staff include specialists with Special Education endorsements.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Trilingual immersion in English, Spanish and Catalan; flexible groupings and translanguaging.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional education, moral training, relational education, and restorative discipline support students' mental wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
The school is a private North American private trilingual Christian school with an international flavor. It was established by Connecta Associcació Cristiana, a non-profit religious association in Barcelona. It is property of Connecta Associcació Cristiana, a non-profit religious association in Barcelona. Pre-school and Kindergarten, primary and secondary; inclusion and attention to educational diversity; reduced groups with one class per grade; compressed school schedule with the option of after school activities; individualized attention with unconditional love and positive encouragement for every student. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is Accredited by ACSI for K-12 and by MSA for K-12; it is a partner school of Resourcing Christian Education International.

Community
The school emphasizes teamwork with families to give attention to the whole child in a relaxed family atmosphere. Inclusion and attention to educational diversity are central, with reduced groups and one class per grade and a compressed schedule with after-school activities. It follows a Protestant worldview. The school is located in Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Valles, Barcelona.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona. It is a small, non-profit North American private trilingual Christian school with an international flavor. Pre-school through secondary education is offered. Class sizes are reduced, with one class per grade and a maximum of 15 students. The compressed school schedule includes the option of after-school activities. It maintains a Protestant worldview.

Academic Facilities
Trilingual immersion uses English, Spanish and Catalan. Flexible groups and translanguaging. Technology is used as a learning tool. The program blends U.S. common core standards with the basic competencies of Catalonia and Spain. Continuous, formative and competency-based assessment supports learning and active pedagogy, including outdoor learning. Inclusion and attention to diversity in educational needs, collaborative teaching, and personalized teaching accompany reduced groups (maximum 15 students).

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities are available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a competency-based academic program that blends U.S. Common Core standards with the basic competencies of Catalonia and Spain. It emphasizes continuous formative assessment and active pedagogy, including cross-subject projects and STEAM activities, with teacher-guided instruction and access to self-paced online platforms. The curriculum integrates technology as a learning tool and aims to develop critical and creative thinking within a Biblical worldview. Class sizes are small, with reduced groups (maximum 15 students) and combined grades when appropriate.

Arts & Creative
There is an emphasis on musical, visual and performing arts, integrated as part of the overall learning experience. The pedagogy supports collaboration and varied teaching styles to foster artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
The school uses English, Spanish and Catalan in trilingual immersion with flexible groups and translanguaging. Reading and narrating back is used as a learning method through living books.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers after school activities. Reduced groups and a collaborative, family-oriented atmosphere support social development.

Leadership & Professional
Director - Head of School leads the school; an Assistant Director is on the leadership team. The staff includes a professional school counselor and Bible teachers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Attending to spiritual needs and moral development is central. The school operates from a Biblical worldview that informs all academic study and school life. Moral training includes emotional education and values such as love, empathy, truth, and respect, with relational education and restorative discipline. The school emphasizes a family atmosphere and supports social and personal development through small class sizes and collaborative teaching.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Spanish and Catalan are used in instruction. The program is competency-based and blends U.S. Common Core standards with the basic competencies of Catalonia and Spain.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers trilingual immersion in English, Spanish and Catalan for students aged 3–18. The program uses flexible groups and translanguaging, with reduced class sizes (maximum 15 students).

Immersion Programs
Trilingual immersion using English, Spanish and Catalan, with flexible groupings and translanguaging.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open enrollment is year round. The school serves students ages 3–18 across preschool, primary, and secondary programs. It is a private North American tri-lingual Christian school in Bellaterra, Barcelona.

2. Open House is offered; you must sign up through the provided form. The event gives prospective families a view of the school and its programs. Sign-up form is forms.gle/1HxS6G1haDPTW489A.

3. Enrollment forms can be requested by email at [email protected]. The enrollment information is available via email.

4. Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Open enrollment is ongoing.
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