Spain, Barcelona
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Anne Sullivan International School Barcelona is a private K–12 IB World School serving ages 3–18. The curriculum covers IB PYP, MYP and DP, with English as the main language of instruction and a phased immersion model moving from immersion to learning to consolidation; in primary, French and German are introduced. The Fontpineda campus provides spaces for individual concentration, cooperative work, lectures, research, quiet areas, natural spaces and debate, complemented by libraries, ICT resources and well‑equipped laboratories and workshops. The school draws on neuroscience and Multiple Intelligences to uncover talents and to foster autonomy, critical reasoning and responsible self‑direction. It maintains a multicultural vision and a network of partner schools worldwide, with exchange opportunities. Extracurriculars include Leaderlabs, Atelier, and performing arts such as violin and Dance; sports facilities support tennis and rugby; and programs like the Self‑knowledge and Emotional Work Program, Life Project and Design Thinking to develop leadership, wellbeing and community engagement.
Gran Via de Fontpineda, nº 2, 08753 Pallejà, Barcelona, Spain
Anne Sullivan International School has instruction in English, Spanish.
Gran via de Fontpineda, 2, Fontpineda, 080753 Palleja (Barcelona)
Primary Years Programme; ESO; Baccalaureate
Private
Spain
No religious affiliation
Anne Sullivan International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
English is the main language of instruction, with Immersion, Learning, and Consolidation; French and German are introduced in the primary stage. The curriculum uses teaching methods proven successful in other countries and aims to discover students' talents by developing self-confidence and a sense of responsibility to follow their own motivations. It guides students toward autonomy, critical reasoning, and the training needed to exercise freedom of choice. The program has an international focus with a multicultural vision and a network of partner schools around the world. It educates conscious, competent, and committed students who can understand complex problems and contribute to change. Assets include a talented educational team and families who believe that education is their best legacy.
The school has a Pla de Convivència (Plan for Coexistence) that guides the management and improvement of convivencia. Actions include acollida (welcoming), coeducació, social competence, communication, educació emocional, educació per la Pau, inclusió, suport i mediació. Mutual respect, care for common property, and the defense of individual and collective rights and duties underpin school life. The tutorial system and class assemblies support relationships and conflict resolution, with involvement from families. The school emphasises emotional education and inclusive practices to foster a sense of belonging and safety for every student.
The school attends to diversity through inclusive practices. It uses heterogeneous groupings and curricular adaptations to address different learner needs. Detection and evaluation of educational needs inform interventions. The school uses flexible teaching approaches and adjusts evaluation criteria to reflect progress. A Plan of Tutorial Action (PAT) supports monitoring and guidance of students, with coordinated involvement of teachers and families.
English is the main language of instruction from P3 to Batxillerat. From P3 to P5, the school uses English immersion to develop language naturally. In early years, the classroom teacher speaks English, while also understanding and speaking Catalan/Spanish to support emotional contexts. In primary, French and German are introduced. English is used for about 80% of instructional time in early childhood, 55% in primary, and 40% in ESO and Batxillerat, with international exchanges offered.
The teacher fosters personal and social development including emotional and moral aspects. All teachers monitor students' progress, both individually and collectively, with psychopedagogical support where needed. Emotional education is integrated into the school's approach. Tutoring and guidance structures support student wellbeing and development. The school aims to create a climate where students feel supported, safe, and able to act with autonomy.
The school has a Pla de Convivència that guides actions to improve convivencia and manage conflicts. The plan includes acollida, coeducació, social competence, communication, emotional education, education for peace, inclusion, support and mediation. The school sets rules for safety, including an emergency plan (evacuation), and norms for playground and dining areas. There is a Protocol for acting in case of risk in personal or group relationships. Privacy and data protection policies for digital resources and devices are in place, with measures for digital safety.
1. Open House tours: The school offers an Open House, a tour of approximately one hour across all stages. January 30, 2026 (09:30–10:30); February 20, 2026 (09:30–10:30); March 27, 2026 (09:30–10:30); and April 10, 2026 (09:30–10:30) are the scheduled times. The format is informational with no marketing talks or speeches, allowing families to observe daily classroom life. If you like what you see, you will meet again the next day at Open Days for more detailed explanations of the methodology and center functioning.