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Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees €7,900
Ages 2 - 5 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
Zurich Schule
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English
Typical class size 23
Strengths Languages, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten
Introduction

Zürich Schule Barcelona is a German international school in Spain offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme. Three educational stages are provided: Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, with entry from age 2 in KleinesZürich and from age 3 for Kindergarten. Typical class sizes are 22–24, with Early Childhood groups 10–12 taught by two educators. German is the main language with complete immersion, complemented by progressive instruction in Spanish, Catalan and English. Zürich Schule Barcelona is the first in Spain to combine IB with German as a vehicular language from the early years, enabling multilingual competence (German C1, English B2). Facilities include IB learning spaces, a library, science labs, outdoor areas and an exhibition hall, plus a Digital School Strategy with iPads and ManageBac.

This campus is part of Zurich Schule

Carrer d'Ifni, 2, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

The Essentials

Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in German.

Location
Two campuses in Barcelona: Kindergarten Zürich Schule Barcelona at Carrer d'Ifni, 2, 08034 Barcelona; Zürich Schule Barcelona for ages 5–16 at Avinguda de Pearson, 73, 08034 Barcelona.

Stages
Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education.

Type
International German school offering Preschool through Secondary Education with German as the language of instruction; IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) are offered.

Country affiliation
Germany
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Standard outfits at Zürich Schule Barcelona are available to order through b-textil.com and include short- and long-sleeved T-shirts, sport shorts, running shorts, long sports trousers, leggings, sweatshirts, a smock, formal trousers, culottes, jeggings, bomber jacket, backpack, and other accessories. The Dress Code restricts off-shoulder tops, crop tops, shorts/skirts that are too short, tight trousers, clothing with symbols or references to drugs, alcohol, violence or politics, as well as sandals or open-toed shoes; if clothing is deemed inappropriate a tracksuit may be provided, and Secondary Education students not wearing the dress code may be unable to participate in PE.

Food Options
The Dining hall offers a lunchtime programme with a varied diet in a domestic dining-room-inspired environment. Mealtimes are social and relaxed, portions are age-appropriate, and the program promotes children's agency and habit formation while helping to prevent food waste.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school. Owner: Beat Macias Roth.
Fees

Annual tuition at Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten ranges from EUR 7,900 for 2026/27.

Enrolment / application fee

- The one-time enrolment (matriculation) fee is €1,500 per student, payable to confirm a place.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as the stated monthly instalment; annual totals shown where the instalment plan is 12 months except where noted)

- KleinesZürich (18 months to under 2): €790 per instalment, billed over 10 monthly instalments (annual total: €7,900).

- Preschool Education (EI3 to EI5): €775 per monthly instalment (billed on the school instalment plan; annual total based on 12 instalments: €9,300).

- Primary Education (1st–6th Klasse): €795 per monthly instalment (annual total based on 12 instalments: €9,540).

- Secondary Education (7th–10th Klasse): €795 per monthly instalment (annual total based on 12 instalments: €9,540).

How fees are billed and payment terms

- The school offers tuition billed in instalments covering the academic year; the general instalment plan is presented as monthly instalments (the site presents a 12‑instalment model for most year groups). KleinesZürich is specified as billed in 10 monthly instalments.

- Payment of the enrolment (matrícula) must be made by bank transfer within the deadline stated in the admissions paperwork (payment to reserve the place is required within one month of the admission offer).

- The school obtains permission to charge the family's bank account for recurring school fees (direct debit/automated charging is part of the administrative process).

- Billing for optional services follows their own schedules: the school transport service is invoiced quarterly (for example September billing covers September–December). Extra‑curricular activities are invoiced monthly; monthly direct‑debit collections are processed between the 1st and 5th of each month. Materials for specified activities are charged on fixed dates (materials are billed on 15 October for the extra‑curricular programmes described). Returned direct‑debit receipts incur a €6 bank charge.

Boarding / residential fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Zürich Schule Barcelona operates as a day school (the published school hours and services describe day provision, daily dining and care; no residential or boarding service or boarding fees are listed).

Other fees and typical additional costs

- School lunch: school lunch is included in the tuition package listed under the school fees.

- School transport (optional): published monthly/quarterly prices for the 2024–2025 route examples were: round‑trip €145 per month and one‑way €115 per month; occasional/extra routes have separate per‑trip charges. Transport billing is performed quarterly. (Families choosing transport are invoiced separately from tuition.)

- Extracurricular language and activity charges (examples from the school's extracurricular programme): English €56/month, German €66/month, Spanish €56/month; supplementary material charge €50 per year for those programmes. Extra‑curricular programmes have an 8‑month season and monthly instalments remain the same across those months; specific start/end and cancellation rules apply to those activities.

- School uniform / outfits: standard school outfits and textile items are sold through the school's supplier portal (the school requires uniforms to be ordered via the designated supplier). Prices for uniform items are handled by that supplier.

- School trips, external examination fees and some optional services: residential trips, certain external exam fees (e.g., language certification), specialised language support for new entrants and some optional activities are billed separately and are not included in the standard tuition instalments. The school's published fee scope lists which core services are covered by tuition.

Refunds and cancellations

- The published rules for extra‑curricular activities and associated billing note that returned direct‑debit receipts carry a €6 bank charge and that the extra‑curricular billing and cancellation windows are strict (monthly instalments are the same across the activity season and cancellations must follow the activity provider's stated deadlines). Specific refundability for tuition or enrolment amounts is not detailed in the general admissions protocol; the enrolment payment is required to reserve a place and the admissions protocol sets the payment deadline and reservation requirement.

Accepted payment methods and options

- Enrolment payments are required by bank transfer to reserve a place. The school's admissions documentation also seeks permission to charge the family's bank account for recurring fees (direct debit / automated account charge). No public statement listing acceptance of credit card payments for tuition is published in the school's admissions or transparency material; families are presented with bank‑based payment methods in the school documentation.

Summary (key figures at a glance)

- Enrolment fee (one‑time): €1,500.
- KleinesZürich: €790 per instalment (10 instalments; annual total €7,900).
- Preschool (EI3–EI5): €775 per monthly instalment (annual total when billed over 12 instalments: €9,300).
- Primary: €795 per monthly instalment (annual total when billed over 12 instalments: €9,540).
- Secondary: €795 per monthly instalment (annual total when billed over 12 instalments: €9,540).
- School transport (example route pricing): round‑trip €145/month; one‑way €115/month; invoiced quarterly.
- Common extracurricular examples: English €56/month; German €66/month; material €50/year; returned direct‑debit charge €6.

(Where a fee is described above without a numeric amount, that item is offered but the school publishes the price via the designated supplier or invoices it separately.)
Academics

Zurich Schule Barcelona - Kindergarten teaches German Curriculum for students aged 2 to 5.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). German is the language of instruction across all grades, with complete immersion in German and progressive instruction in Spanish, English and Catalan. Zürich Schule Barcelona is the first school in Spain to combine IB with German as a vehicular language from the early stages of schooling. Students develop multilingual competence, achieving German at C1 level and English at B2 level through official certifications (Goethe-Institut for German and Trinity College London for English). The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in secondary. Graduates have pathways to the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) as well as alternative qualifications such as the German Abitur, Swiss Matura, US High School Diploma and UK A-Level programmes.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class sizes range from 22 to 24 students; Early Childhood Education groups are 10 to 12 students with two educators per level.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates can progress to the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in secondary, and have access to other qualifications including the German Abitur, Swiss Matura, US High School Diploma and UK A-Level programmes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes personal, emotional and academic growth, and learning beyond the classroom.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
German is the language of instruction at all educational stages; complete immersion in German is promoted, with progressive teaching of Spanish, Catalan and English. Students reach a C1 level in German and at least a B2 level in English, certified by the Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London.

Mental Wellbeing
Growth is personal, emotional and academic, reflecting a focus on mental wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Over 50 years of pedagogical excellence. With more than 50 years of experience, Zürich Schule Barcelona is a small school with a family tradition that has welcomed students from the same families across generations. Our commitment to education is reflected in a stable, experienced teaching staff that supports an educational project that has evolved and strengthened over time. We are proud to be the only school in Spain to offer the renowned Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) with German as the language of instruction. This unique combination enables us to educate globally minded, multilingual students who confidently meet the challenges of the modern world and succeed.

Community
More than 50 nationalities are represented in our community. Global learning and a cosmopolitan environment are core to our school. We emphasize diversity, interdisciplinarity, and cultural variety.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Flexible, collaborative learning spaces support inquiry-based education. IB learning spaces include dedicated spaces for inquiry and a library that acts as a central resource. Specialized spaces include well-equipped laboratories and outdoor learning areas, plus a permanent exhibition hall for student work. Digital resources are integrated with a Digital School Strategy, including IB databases, ManageBac, and tools for electronic portfolios. The campus uses iPads and digital tools across Primary and Secondary as part of its technology integration.

Academic Facilities
German is the language of instruction at all educational stages, from kindergarten to secondary. A complete immersion in German is promoted, complemented by progressive teaching of Spanish, Catalan, and English. The school implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Three educational stages are offered: Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary. Entry begins at age 2 in KleinesZürich and at age 3 for Kindergarten; class sizes are typically 22–24 students per class, with Early Childhood groups of 10–12 students taught by two educators. Technology is integrated with iPads and digital tools as part of a Digital School Strategy, supported by IB databases and the ManageBac platform.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities align with IB learner profiles: Inquirers and Thinkers include debate, science, robotics, and chess; Good Communicators include theatre, podcasting, public speaking, and writing; Principled and Caring involve community service and sustainability; Courageous and Balanced cover sports, yoga, and nutrition; Reflective and Open-minded involve meditation, cultural exchanges, and art. Midday supervision runs 13:00–14:30, afternoon sessions run 16:30–18:00, and there are Saturday activities and intensive programs during school breaks.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school accompanies students from early years through high school within the IB framework and a German-language model, with German as the language of instruction and progressive teaching of Spanish, Catalan and English. Early Childhood Education focuses on discovery, play and learning basics in a nurturing, stimulating environment. Primary Education uses the IB Primary Years Program with six global themes and a final exhibition. Secondary Education uses the IB Middle Years Program with eight subject groups, a Personal Project and Service as Action to promote autonomy and critical thinking.

Arts & Creative
In the IB profile Indagadores y Pensadores, students engage in debate, science, robotics and chess. The IB profile Buenos Comunicadores includes theatre, podcast, oratory and writing. The IB profile Integres y Solidarios includes community service and sustainability. The IB profile Audaces y Equilibrados includes sports, yoga and nutrition, and Reflexivos y Mentalidad Abierta includes meditation, intercambios culturales and art.

Cultural & Language
German is the language of instruction at all educational stages with complete immersion in German complemented by the progressive teaching of Spanish, Catalan and English. A trilingual language model uses German as the main language (40%), Catalan (30%), and Spanish (30%), with English introduced progressively as an additional language. At the end of the school stage, students reach a C1 level in German and at least B2 in English, certified by Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London. Catalan and Spanish are co-official languages, each making up about 30% in the context.

Social & Hobbies
The IB profile emphasizes active engagement through debate, sciences, robotics and chess; communication through theatre, podcast, oratory and writing; citizenship via community service and sustainability; and personal balance with sports, yoga and nutrition. It also includes meditation, intercultural exchanges and art as opportunities for personal growth.

Community & Service
The IB program includes a Personal Project and Service as Action, emphasizing student initiative and community involvement. There is ongoing community service and sustainability work as part of the program. Digital portfolios and tools support reflection and documentation of learning through electronic portfolios, such as ManageBac.

Leadership & Professional
The Personal Project supports self-directed learning and portfolio development, while Service as Action fosters engagement with the community. Digital portfolios and IB databases, including ManageBac, support students in documenting growth and planning for the future. The program's emphasis on inquiry, reflection and collaborative work develops leadership and professional skills over time.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Midday meals run from 13:00 to 14:30, with after-school activities from 16:30 to 18:00 and Saturday activities for special projects. There are intensive periods for projects during non-school times. The IB profile includes sports, yoga and nutrition, along with meditation, intercultural exchanges and art to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the vehicular language in all stages from early childhood through secondary. Spanish, Catalan, and English are taught progressively. By graduation, students reach level C1 in German and at least B2 in English, certified by the Goethe-Institut and Trinity College London, respectively. The school offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Bilingual Teaching
German is the vehicular language across all educational stages from early childhood to secondary. Spanish, Catalan, and English are taught progressively alongside German. The program focuses on German instruction with ongoing language development in the other languages.

Immersion Programs
Complete immersion in German is provided. Spanish, Catalan, and English are introduced progressively across levels. The program integrates the International Baccalaureate framework.
Admissions

Admissions
Rolling admissions policy (Active Enrollment) is in place, meaning applications are processed throughout the school year. Students can join when there are available places and according to their individual profiles. Students over 5 years of age must have prior knowledge of German.

1. Personal interview with the family: The interview takes place during a visit to the school or online; when possible, the visit occurs during school hours so parents can observe the day-to-day life of the students.

2. Evaluation of candidacy: For candidates from seven or eight years of age, three aspects are evaluated: the personal interview, the student's academic record (and other possible references), and the results of educational and psycho-technical tests conducted after the interview. None of these tests incur any cost to the family.

3. Registration of the student: After the evaluation, the Admissions team contacts the families. If the result is favorable, instructions are provided to formalize the enrollment. Registration is confirmed once all required documentation has been submitted and the registration and reservation fees have been paid before the deadline. If there are no vacancies at the time of application, the candidate is placed on a waiting list, and every effort is made to offer a place as soon as possible.

Waitlist
If there are no vacancies at the time of application, the candidate will be placed on a waiting list. The school will do its best to offer a place as soon as possible.
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