Welcome from the Executive Principal of 51黑料网
Graded as 鈥極utstanding in every category鈥 in our recent inspection, we have a proud, well-established reputation for providing a world-class international education to students from two to eighteen.
Academic outcomes are very important and BSB students obtain excellent examination results which enable them to access top universities in Spain and around the world. However, in order to thrive in a rapidly evolving world, young people need more than just top grades. They need to develop the skills and attributes they will require in a world where many jobs will be automated and distinctly 'human' qualities 鈥 creativity, curiosity, collaboration 鈥 will be prized above all else.
School should also be fun and BSB offers a nurturing environment where young people can flourish and emerge ready to take on the challenges that await them with confidence and certainty.
We'd love you to come and visit our campuses in Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges, 鈥 or you can book an online private visit for BSB Maresme 鈥 to find out more about why BSB could be the right school for your child.
Neil Tetley
Executive Principal
'Outstanding in Every Category'
51黑料网 has retained the 'Outstanding in Every Category' status following the British Schools Overseas inspection of our school in October 2024. This is the highest recognition an international school can receive and places us as one of the best British schools in the world.
The British Schools Overseas inspection is accredited by the British government, and we are the only school in Barcelona to have this badge of quality.
'51黑料网 (BSB) provides a very high standard of education, which is supported by excellent relationships in a safe, very caring and well-organised school community.'
An outstanding private school in Barcelona, one of the most dynamic, innovative and cosmopolitan capitals of Europe
The Good Schools Guide
We are extremely proud that a reviewer from The Good Schools Guide International visited us and reviewed our school. The result? An impartial, straight-talking and thoroughly researched school review for each of our campuses.
'Playing, exploring, creating and thinking freely in their own way is the basis of early years education and is the start of a journey of growth and development which continues through the school.'
School News
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19/12/2025
2025 has been an extraordinary year for the BSB community, filled with milestones, remarkable achievements, and moments that celebrate the spirit, talent, and values of our students,...
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19/12/2025
This school year, BSB has released its first-ever podcast, Thinking Out Loud, created and produced by Pre-University students at BSB Nexus.
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18/12/2025
We are proud to share that BSB City has been recognised as a Top 10 European Small Cohort IB School by Education Advisers Limited. The BSB campus...
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18/12/2025
We are delighted to announce that twenty-six students from BSB have been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Learner Awards by both Cambridge and Pearson assessment boards, recognising their...
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06/11/2025
On the week starting 20th November, 51黑料网 Senior Leadership Team attended the annual Cognita US & Europe Leadership Conference, joining school leaders from...
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28/10/2025
We are delighted to announce that BSB will host the inaugural Festival of Education Spain at our BSB Castelldefels campus in June 2026, marking the Festival鈥檚 Continental...
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19/12/2025
2025 has been an extraordinary year for the BSB community, filled with milestones, remarkable achievements, and moments that celebrate the spirit, talent, and values of our students,...
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19/12/2025
This school year, BSB has released its first-ever podcast, Thinking Out Loud, created and produced by Pre-University students at BSB Nexus.
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18/12/2025
We are proud to share that BSB City has been recognised as a Top 10 European Small Cohort IB School by Education Advisers Limited. The BSB campus...
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18/12/2025
We are delighted to announce that twenty-six students from BSB have been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Learner Awards by both Cambridge and Pearson assessment boards, recognising their...
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06/11/2025
On the week starting 20th November, 51黑料网 Senior Leadership Team attended the annual Cognita US & Europe Leadership Conference, joining school leaders from...
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28/10/2025
We are delighted to announce that BSB will host the inaugural Festival of Education Spain at our BSB Castelldefels campus in June 2026, marking the Festival鈥檚 Continental...
The 7 Key Expectations for Presentations 馃棧锔
馃挰 Within the BSB Speaks Oracy Programme, we鈥檝e developed a journey for Secondary and Pre-University students to become confident, versatile communicators.
馃挕 The 7 Key Expectations aim to provide a strong foundation for effective communication, helping students speak with clarity, present with poise, and engage any audience with authenticity.
馃摑 Through guided practice, research-backed techniques, and a focus on these core expectations, students gain the skills to succeed in presentations, discussions, debates, and a wide range of real-world situations.
馃帳 At BSB, we see oracy as a transformational skill for our young people. BSB Speaks is carefully designed for our school context, equipping students with practical tools to grow their confidence, impact, and ability to communicate with self-belief.
馃搶 To learn more about the BSB Speaks programme, check the Hub in Cognita Connect for the full booklet on how we teach Oracy across all key stages. Not part of BSB yet? Get in touch with our Admissions Team to discover more about a BSB education.
#BSBSpeaks #OracySkills #Confidence #PublicSpeaking #FutureLeaders #BSBCity #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels #BSBMaresme
Be the first to explore BSB Maresme at our February onsite Open Days!聽
Families of Early Years and Primary, join us for a chance to discover our newest campus, opening September 2026 for Nursery to Year 4.聽
馃搷 Friday, 6 February 2026 | 10:00 鈥 11:30 |聽 Early Years & Primary 鈥 In-person聽
馃搷 Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 10:30 鈥 12:00 |聽 Early Years & Primary 鈥 Tea Party 鈥 In-person聽
馃嵉 Our Tea Party promises a morning full of fun, creativity, delicious treats, and the perfect opportunity to meet our staff and ask all your questions!聽
馃憖Our Open Days will be held at the Admissions Space, a welcoming area for families with panoramic glass windows overlooking the BSB Maresme campus. Come and watch our school come to life! 聽
鉁 Can鈥檛 make it on these dates? Email enquiriesmaresme@bsb.edu.es to arrange a visit at our Admissions Office.聽
馃寪 More info via the link in bio!聽
#BSBMaresme #BritishSchoolBarcelona #BSBCommunity #NewCampus #SustainableDesign #EducationInSpain #BuildingTheFuture#
馃摎 Discover our Reading Buddy system!
馃懅馃BSB City Year 2 and Year 6 pupils are paired at the start of the school year, meeting in the library to enjoy shared reading time.
馃帹 Reading is just the beginning 鈥 buddies also take part in art activities, fun challenges, and outdoor time together.
馃専 These sessions help Year 2 pupils have someone to look up to, while giving Year 6 pupils the chance to grow as leaders and role models.
馃挋 They meet around twice each half-term, creating meaningful connections that strengthen our school community.
#BSBCity #ReadingBuddies #PrimarySchoolLife #LearningTogether #BuddySystem #Leadership #LoveReading #SchoolCommunity #GrowingTogether #PrimaryEducation
馃嚞馃嚙 Why do families choose British schools in Spain?
馃帗 Though academic excellence and a globally minded environment, British schools prepare students for top universities while nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
鉁⊿pain hosts more British schools than any other European country, and both the number of schools and student enrolment continue to grow. Over the past five years, the number of British schools has risen by 7%, and student enrolment by 16%, with 87% of students being Spanish nationals.
馃З The insights come from the British Schools in Spain 2024鈥25 report, conducted by ISC Research with support from the British Council, NABSS, and the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, which explores the educational, social, cultural, and economic contributions of British schools across the country.
馃搮 Want to experience the British Education for yourself? Step inside our classrooms, meet our teachers, and discover why families trust BSB鈥攂ook a tour or visit during one of our Open Days in the coming weeks. We can鈥檛 wait to welcome you!
#BritishSchoolsSpain #GlobalEducation #FutureReady #AcademicExcellence #OpenDay #InternationalEducation #BSBSitges #BSBCity #BSBCastelldefels #BSBMaresme #EarlyYears #Primary #Secondary #IB #ALevels
鉁 English immersion in Action 鉁
馃敜 Our Early Years children engage in phonics daily, exploring sounds through short three-letter words. They identify letters and groups of letters, break sounds apart and blend them back together to create words.
馃З Through playful games, group activities, and shared time on the mat, children collaborate, support one another, and learn through curiosity and discovery.
馃幉 Early exposure to daily phonics helps children recognise letters and sounds, building strong foundations for reading, writing, and comprehension 鈥 all while fostering a genuine love of learning.
馃摳 Reception Class | BSB Sitges
馃攳 Want to see this learning in action?Join our upcoming Open Days across all BSB campuses. Book your visit via the link in our bio.
#BSBSitges #BSBCity #BSBCastelldefels #BritishSchoolBarcelona #ReceptionClass #EarlyYears #PhonicsLearning #EarlyLiteracy #InternationalSchool #SchoolLife #LearningInAction #ReadingAndWriting #OpenDays @bestschoolsinspain
馃實 Sustainability on the go!
馃オFor our educational visits and picnic pack lunches, we鈥檙e already taking steps to reduce our environmental impact
鈾伙笍 What we currently use:
馃尳 Biodegradable tupperware containers made from cornstarch
馃尳 Biodegradable bags (also cornstarch-based)
馃尦 Wooden cutlery, fully natural and plastic-free
鈩癸笍 During the first term of the 2025鈥26 school year, we carried out thirty-nine educational trips. Thanks to our green initiatives, the environmental footprint of these fun-filled days has been significantly reduced.
馃挌 We know sustainability is a journey. At BSB, we are continually exploring even more sustainable solutions for the future, because every small step counts鈥攁nd we鈥檙e committed to keeping this journey moving forward.
#Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GreenChoices #EducationalVisits #PlasticFree #LearningForLife #SustainableSchools @sustainabilityatschool
鉁 We鈥檙e back in action! 鉁
After the Christmas break, it has been amazing to see all our BSB campuses buzzing with energy again!
馃専 And the excitement doesn鈥檛 stop in the classroom鈥 our Enrichment programmes are ready to inspire, challenge, and engage students like never before. From sports and music to debating, community service, and leadership, there鈥檚 something for everyone to explore.
馃摉 Curious about all the opportunities? You can check out our BSB City, BSB Castelldefels and BSB Nexus Enrichment Booklets in the Student Life folder in the Hub on Cognita Connect 馃憖 鈥 discover what your child can get involved in this term!
馃摳 BSB Castelldefels & BSB Nexus REACH Beyond Clubs.
#BSBCommunity #WeAreBack #EnrichmentAtBSB #REACHBeyond #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BSBCastelldefels #Enrichment
馃憖 Curious to see learning come to life at BSB?
Our Open Days are the perfect way to experience it first-hand! Join us in person or online, meet our inspiring teachers, explore our campuses, and see our students learning, creating and connecting every day. It鈥檚 also your chance to ask all your questions and feel confident that BSB is the right place for your child.
馃搷 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 17:00 鈥 18:00 | BSB Nexus | Pre-University education | Presential
馃捇 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 17:30 鈥 18:30 | BSB City | Early Years & Primary education | Virtual
馃捇 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 17:30 鈥 18:30 | BSB Castelldefels | Early Years & Primary education | Virtual
馃捇 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 17:30 鈥 18:30 | BSB Castelldefels | Secondary & Pre-University education | Virtual
馃搷 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 10:00 鈥 12:00 | BSB Sitges | Early Years & Primary education | Presential
馃搷 Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 10:00 鈥 12:00 | BSB City - Luc脿 Campus | Years 2 to 6 education | Presential
鉁嶏笍 Book your place via the link in our bio 鈥 it only takes two minutes!
#OpenDay #BSBCommunity #Admissions #OpenEnrolment #BSBSitges #BSBCastelldefels #BSBCity #BSBNexus #BSBMaresme
Facilities & Location
A happy place to feel inspired and thrive
We have four campuses that cover all educational stages, from Early Years to Pre-University. These are located in Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges. They are perfectly placed to make the most of the stunning surrounding area where students can truly feel inspired and thrive.
Select a campus to learn more
Early Years to Pre-University
3-18 yrs old
Early Years, Primary & Secondary
3-15 yrs old
Pre-University
16-18 yrs old
Pre-Nursery, Early Years & Primary
2-11 yrs old
How can we help you?
Call: 93 707 95 98
Discover more about BSB
FAQs
51黑料网 is the only school in Barcelona to have received the 'Outstanding in Every Category' status following the British Schools Overseas inspection of our school in October 2024. This is the highest recognition that an international school can receive. Our educational model stands out for the quality of our teaching, our relationship with families and students, and the global approach of our educational project. Our highly qualified teachers, innovative curriculum, and focus on both academic success and personal growth create a dynamic learning environment. Additionally, we offer two routes for university entry qualifications: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A Levels (supplemented where necessary with Spanish qualifications). Both are internationally recognised and respected by leading universities around the world.
We ensure personalised attention, effective learning, and a supportive classroom environment to support individual growth. Our average ratio varies depending on the educational stage.
Joining BSB is a simple and streamlined process. Our dedicated Admissions team is here to support you every step of the way. To get started, you鈥檒l need to complete the online application form and provide your child鈥檚 most recent school reports, passports/IDs, and references (if applicable). This allows us to begin the admissions process and ensure we can meet your child's needs. Depending on your child鈥檚 age and the year of entry, we will invite you and your child to either an informal assessment or an interview to evaluate their English proficiency for the appropriate year group. Additionally, your child will have an interview with the Headteacher as part of the process.














