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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Schweizerschule Barcelona (ESB) is a private international school in Barcelona offering a Swiss international education for children aged 3 to 18. The curriculum spans Kindergarten through Gymnasium and is taught in German, with five languages in total: German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French. A distinctive feature is the double qualification: Swiss Matura together with Spanish Selectividad, enabling entry to Swiss universities and other international institutions. The school follows Swiss pedagogical principles in a multicultural setting that harmonizes Swiss, Spanish and Catalan cultures. The daily timetable is 9:20–16:35 for P3–4 and 8:35–16:35 for 5–12, with optional full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00. The ESB community emphasizes personal and social competencies and emotional intelligence, supported by facilities including laboratories and shared spaces. The school offers exchanges with partner cantonal schools in Lucerne and St. Gallen and cross-cultural initiatives to prepare students for global study and work.
Private international school with a Swiss curriculum
Country affiliation
Switzerland
School day structure
For 3rd–4th grade: 9:20–16:35; For 5th–12th grade: 8:35–16:35; after-school care available from 8:00 to 18:00 on request
Fees
Annual tuition at Schweizerschule Barcelona ranges from EUR 7,296 to EUR 10,588 for 2026/27.
Academic year 2025–2026 — Detailed fees overview for Escuela Suiza de Barcelona
Application / entrance fees (one-off) - Entrance / registration fee (Parvulario – 6ª clase): EUR 2,390.00. - Entrance fee for students entering 7ª or 8ª clase: EUR 1,500.00. - Entrance fee to Gymnasium for students already at the school (internal transition): EUR 1,100.00. - Entrance fee to Gymnasium for new students: EUR 1,300.00. - Entrance fee to Gymnasium for exchange/short-stay students (one semester): EUR 150.00.
Tuition fees (listed as annual fees by school year group) - Parvulario (P3, P4, P5): EUR 7,296.00 per school year. - Primary (1ª–6ª clase): EUR 7,783.00 per school year. - Lower secondary (7ª–8ª clase): EUR 8,271.00 per school year. - Secondary (9ª–11ª clase): EUR 10,047.00 per school year. - 12ª clase (final year): EUR 10,588.00 per school year.
Per-term breakdown - The school's published fees are shown as annual amounts per school year group. No official per-term (installment) amounts or a published per-term breakdown are provided in the school's public fee schedule. Parents should note the published figures above are annual totals.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's delegated governing body sets fees yearly and informs families in July; the public materials do not publish a detailed payment schedule (dates of invoices, number of instalments, or late-payment penalties).
Meals and midday care (annual prices by number of meals per week) - P3 – 8ª clase: - 1 meal per week: EUR 399.00 per year. - 2 meals per week: EUR 799.00 per year. - 3 meals per week: EUR 1,199.00 per year. - 4 meals per week: EUR 1,599.00 per year. - 5 meals per week: EUR 1,999.00 per year. - Day-ticket (one day): EUR 11.80. - 9ª – 12ª clase: - 1 meal per week: EUR 384.00 per year. - 2 meals per week: EUR 769.00 per year. - 3 meals per week: EUR 1,154.00 per year. - 4 meals per week: EUR 1,538.00 per year. - 5 meals per week: EUR 1,923.00 per year. - Day-ticket (one day): EUR 11.20.
Other routine / recurring costs - Morning childcare service 08:00–09:20: free of charge. - Afternoon childcare service (16:35–18:00): a fee applies; the public schedule shows EUR 6.00 (charged from 17:00). - Extracurricular activities: annual prices vary according to the specific offer and options chosen (no single fixed public price). - Voluntary life or professional disability insurance (for a parent/guardian): EUR 330.00 per year. - Any other recurring school contributions or ancillary costs are published per-offer or communicated to families; no flat public list beyond the items above is published.
School uniform / compulsory kit - No public fee or mandatory uniform charge is published in the school's publicly available fee materials.
Boarding (residency) fees - The school does not publish any boarding or residential provision or boarding fees; there is no publicly listed boarding cost. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable in the published fee schedule.
Refunds and cancellations - The school's publicly posted materials and fee schedule do not include a published refund or cancellation policy for tuition, entrance fees, or other charges. No explicit refund terms are presented in the publicly available fee pages.
Fee payment options (methods) - The publicly available fee pages do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, etc.) or the detailed payment channels. Payment-method details are not published on the fee pages.
Summary of what is published and what is not published - Published in the school's fee materials: annual tuition per school year group, one-off entrance (registration) fees by entry point, annual meal-plan prices by frequency, morning/aftercare notes and small aftercare fee, extracurricular pricing described as variable, and a voluntary insurance amount. - Not published in the school's publicly available fee pages: an official per-term instalment breakdown, a detailed billing calendar with instalment dates, detailed payment terms and accepted payment methods, a published refund/cancellation policy for fees, and any mandatory uniform cost. These items are not present on the publicly posted fee pages.
(Notes: amounts are shown in euros as published by the school.)
Academics
Schweizerschule Barcelona teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Escuela Suiza de Barcelona (ESB) provides a Swiss international education in Barcelona for children from Kindergarten through Gymnasium. The curriculum comprises Kindergarten, Cycle 1–Cycle 2 (primary), Secondary School, and Gymnasium. It offers five languages: German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French, with German as the language of instruction. It offers a double qualification: Swiss Matura and Spanish Selectividad, to live and study in Switzerland and to access universities worldwide. The daily schedule is 9:20–16:35 for P3 to 4th grade, and 8:35–16:35 for 5th to 12th grade, with optional full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00 to accommodate families. At graduation, students obtain the double qualification and their language skills provide a competitive edge for admission to prestigious international universities.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates earn the Swiss Matura and Spanish Selectividad, opening doors to Swiss universities and many international universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
We place the student at the center and support holistic development through a values-based education that develops personal, social, and emotional competencies.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment forms: If you are interested in a place at our school, please choose one of the following options and fill out the corresponding form. The school will contact you shortly. P3 (3 years) — View form. P4 - 10th grade — View form. Enrollment procedure P3 (2026-2027): The enrollment procedure for P3 begins in October. The school offers information sessions, a tour of the school, and a personal interview with the principal. Enrollment procedure P4 - 10th grade: After you have filled out and submitted the form, the Swiss School Barcelona will contact you.
FAQs
What age range does Schweizerschule Barcelona serve?
The school serves children aged 3 to 18, from Kindergarten through Gymnasium. It provides a complete Swiss international education pathway in Barcelona.
What qualifications do graduates receive?
Graduates earn a double qualification: the Swiss Matura and Spanish Selectividad. This enables entry to Swiss universities and facilitates access to universities worldwide.
What languages are taught?
Five languages: German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French. German is the language of instruction and daily use, making the school ideal for families seeking German-medium education.
How much are the tuition fees?
Monthly tuition ranges from EUR 899 for Nursery to EUR 1,059 for Gymnasium, paid in 10 instalments. Entry fees range from EUR 1,100 to EUR 2,390 depending on the year of entry.
Where is the school located?
At Calle Alfonso XII, 95-105, in the 08006 district of Barcelona. The school has been at this location since 1924, shortly after its founding in 1919.
How many students attend?
Approximately 670 students attend. The school was founded in 1919 and has grown from 13 students of 13 nationalities to a substantial international community.
What are the school hours?
Grades 3-4: 9:20am to 4:35pm. Grades 5-12: 8:35am to 4:35pm. After-school care is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm on request.
What are the lunch arrangements?
The school has its own ecological kitchen serving balanced, healthy meals prepared on-site. Monthly menus are available via the intranet and promote a healthy lifestyle.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
An extensive programme including sports, music, artistic activities and technology-related clubs. These are designed to spark curiosity and creativity while contributing to cognitive and personal development.
When was the school founded?
Founded in 1919 by Societe de l'Ecole Suisse de Barcelona. It opened on 9 October 1920 with 13 students from 13 nationalities and moved to its current Alfonso XII site in 1924.
Who governs the school?
The Asociacion Escuela Suiza de Barcelona governs the school with a patronage structure. It operates as a private institution maintaining Swiss pedagogical standards.
How do I apply?
Choose the appropriate enrolment form on the website: P3 for 3-year-olds or P4-10th grade for older students. The school will contact you after submission to continue the process.
