- TypePrimary and secondary schools
- LocationEsplugues de Llobregat, Spain
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The American School of Barcelona (ASB) is a non-profit international school in Esplugues de Llobregat, just outside Barcelona. It was founded in 1962 by Dr José María Poal as an English-language American school and moved to its permanent campus in Esplugues after starting in Pedralbes. ASB has around 960 students from 60 countries. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of the United States, officially recognised by the Generalitat de Catalunya and has been an authorised International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school since 2007.
- Early Childhood (PK3, PK4, K5)
- Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
- Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- High School (Grades 9-12)
The school teaches an American curriculum from preschool to Grade 12. In High School, students choose between three graduation pathways: the IB Diploma Programme, the IB Career-related Programme and the US High School Diploma. Activities include athletics, visual and performing arts, music, service learning, clubs such as Model United Nations, and trips. Applications are accepted year round; the admissions process includes an online application with academic records and teacher references, and assessments of English and maths. ASB also runs an English Language Center with weekday, Saturday and summer English courses for external students.
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+34 933 714 016
c. Balmes, 7, Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, 08950
- Early Childhood: PK3 (also half-day), PK4, K5
- Elementary School: Grades 1-5
- Middle School: Grades 6-8, with electives
- High School: Grades 9-12
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
- IB Career-related Programme (IBCP)
- US High School Diploma
Applications are accepted year round through the online application system, with a non-refundable €250 application fee.
- Visit or virtual meeting with the admissions team
- Online application with academic records, teacher references and, for some grades, standardised test scores
- Assessment of English and maths (Early Childhood: individual meeting or short video)
- Holistic review; decision: place offered, waiting pool or not accepted
Families offered a place have one week to pay the matriculation fee and four weeks to pay the capital levy.
Applications are assessed taking into account the applicant's level of English, and the admissions assessments check English proficiency. Early Childhood applicants are assessed individually, including English language ability.
Annual tuition, 2026-27 school year (family rate):
- PK3 half-day: €9,404
- Early Childhood (PK3, PK4, K5): €14,114
- Elementary School (Grades 1-5): €19,407
- Middle School (Grades 6-8): €22,237
- High School (Grades 9-12): €27,062
Other fees: application fee €250; annual matriculation fee €975; one-time capital levy €6,000 (Grade 1 and up) or €3,000 (PK3-K5). Higher corporate rates apply when a company pays. Lunch (€1,700 per year) and bus are optional.