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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin International School is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from nursery through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1986. The school year comprises 3 terms extending from September 5 to November 25, from November 26 to March 17, and from March 18 to June 21.
Organization: The School is governed by a 10-member Board of Governors. Board membership is self-perpetuating. The School is legally recognized as a Spanish Association and is owned by the Benjamin Franklin Foundation which is legally incorporated in Delaware, U.S.A.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory schools. The School's testing program includes the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, the Test of Academic Proficiency, and the ERB Writing Assessment. The AP, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL and College Board Achievement Tests are available. Instruction is in English. Spanish, Catalan, and French are taught as foreign languages, and classes are given in Spanish literature and history for grades 6-12 in the Spanish language. Advanced Placement courses are offered in art, biology, chemistry, English, French, mathematics, physics and Spanish language and literature. Psychological testing and private tutorial assistance are available in the School and/or community. College counseling services and an Optimal Match Program are available for all students. ESL classes are available for grades K-8 and SFL in grades K-12. The School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2005-2006 school year, there are 47 full-time and 6 part-time faculty members.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year, enrollment was 378 (N-grade 5: 168; grades 6-8: 98; and grades 9-12: 112).
Facilities: The School moved to new facilities located in a residential area of Barcelona in 1991. The facilities consist of 2 renovated villas and 4 classroom annexes. The main villa houses grades 6-8, the library, the computer laboratory, the cafeteria, the kitchen and main offices. Grades 1-5 are located in a separate annex with 2 playgrounds and the art and music rooms for all grades. Grades 9-10 are located in a separate building. Grades 11-12 are in a villa annex. Nursery, prekindergarten and kindergarten have individual classrooms and a separate playground. There are 2 fully equipped laboratories for chemistry, physics and biology.
Finances: In the 2005-2006 school year, about 99% of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: N-Kdg.: $5,460; grades 1-5: $7,512; grades 6-8: $8,304 and grades 9-12: $10,404. The School also charges a matriculation fee of $744-$816, and a one-time capital fund fee of $2,964. Optional fees include a lunch fee of $1,212, and a bus fee of $1,536-$1,800. These fees are payable in euros or U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.).
Oak House
Oak House school is an independent non-profit making co-educational day school founded in 1968. A Board of Trustees is elected by the parents association and they, with the Head , are responsible for running the school. This schools is VERY Catalan..
The school provides a bilingual education, following the British National curriculum with additional studies in Spanish and Catalan. In the Primary section teachers work with qualified assistants so that children receive maximum individual attention and each section: Nursery, Infants, Lower and Upper Juniors has its own co-ordinator. In the Secondary school the pupils are prepared for the Spanish Bachillerato exams while continuing their studies in English leading to the IGCSE examinations. Special attention is given to information technology, art, music and drama with full-time specialist teachers for each subject.The Physical Education programme includes football, basketball, gymnastics, athletics and swimming while the extra-curricular activities cover sports, dance the school band and choir, French and German. The children are predominantly Spanish and generally spend the whole of their academic career at the school. All the staff are experienced and fully-qualified.
The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Barcelona and has large attractive playing areas for the pupils.New buildings for the Secondary school were completed in 1997 containing classrooms,laboratories, library, art, music, drama rooms:, gymnasium; a new building for the Primary school will be built in 1999. Lunch is served to the whole school at midday and the Nursery and Infant classes also have a light tea at school. A ski-ing trip and school camps are organised for the pupils and there are regular cultural visits to local places of interest. All children are required to take an entrance examination which includes an I.Q.test administered by the school psychologist, a mathematics, Spanish and English test. Transport to and from the school is available.
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WEB SITE: www.oakhouseschool.com
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ANNUAL FEES: average 4660-4800
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AGE RANGE IN SCHOOL: 3-18
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No. ON ROLL: 812
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GIRLS: 386
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BOYS: 426
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The American School of Barcelona
The American School of Barcelona is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1962. The school year comprises 3 trimesters, extending from early September to late June.
Organization: The School is owned by a parents' association and governed by an elected 9-parent Board of Directors.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public schools, with options to include all local Spanish Ministry requirements. The School's overall program stresses strong academic skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. It also offers a strong program in host-country studies and the Spanish and Catalan languages. The emphasis in the upper grades is on preparing students for university studies. AP courses are offered. The School's testing program includes the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and the PSAT. The College Board examinations are administered at the nearby North American Institute. The School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Spanish Ministry of Education. An individualized Spanish program is offered for all non-Spanish students as well as an individualized ESL program. ASB has specialists on staff for students with special needs, as well as a full-time nurse. ASB has a full selection of after-school activities, exchange programs and a Saturday School for the Performing Arts.
We think this school has more Spanish students than americans.
Besides theses selected schools, there is a large selection of other International Schools in Barcelona. You can find most of them here:
Anglo-American School
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Situated in Castelldefels
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Founded in 1958, as a day school under contract to the US Armed Forces and other English-speaking residents. In 1978 it was given government authorisation to impart a British education to pupils of all nationalities, including Spanish
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Approx. 295 pupils
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Age range 3 to 18.
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Average class size 25
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Nationalities: 20% English, 15% American, 36% Spanish, 29% others GCSE and "A" levels. Also complete Spanish programme
Deutsche Schule
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Barcelona Situated in Espluges, between Pedralbes and Sant Just
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Founded in 1894, the school has been in its present premises since 1976
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Approx. 1,600 pupils
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Age range 3 to 18
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Average class size 24
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Nationalities: 50% Spanish, 50% German and others Complete German programme to Abitur, with option to move to the Spanish system at age 13. Complete Spanish programme
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Cafeteria lunch for seniors two days a week, when they have afternoon classes. Younger children go home at the end of the morning
Kensington School
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Situated in Pedralbes, the school was founded in 1966, to offer a British education to the international community of Barcelona
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Approx. 230 pupils with an age range of 4 to 18
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Approx. 40% native English speakers, 60% assorted nationalities, no Spanish GCSE and "A" levels
Lycée Français de Barcelona
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Situated in Pedralbes
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Founded in 1924, the Lycée offers a complete French programme, together with the option of a move to the Spanish system at age 13
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The main school has around 2,600 pupils, the kindergarten 450
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Age range 3 to 18. Average class size 30
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75% of the children are Spanish, 25-30% have at least one French parent. Baccalaureate, Diplóme de Brevet de Technicien Supérieur en Commerce International and complete Spanish programme
St. Paul's School
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Situated in Pedralbes
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Founded in 1968, the school aims to offer an all-round education, both progressive and thorough, to give its pupils every advantage in further education and complete fluency in the English language
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Approx. 600 pupils
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Age range 3 to 18. Maximum class size 25
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Nationalities: 95% Spanish, 5% mixed International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Preliminary, First Certificate and
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Proficiency. Complete Spanish Programme.
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St. Peter's School
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Situated in Pedralbes
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Although Spanish programmes are followed throughout the school, English is the language of instruction until the age of 12, except for Spanish and Catalan language classes
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Approx. 650 pupils
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Age range 3 to 18. Maximum class size 20
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Nationalities: 80% Spanish, 20% others Complete Spanish programme. Cambridge First Certificate and Proficiency
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All children take school lunch
Swiss School of Barcelona
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Situated near Plaza Molina in Barcelona
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Founded in 1919
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Open to children of all nationalities and religions, although priority given to the Swiss
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Follows Swiss education system. German is the main language of instruction
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Ages 4 to 18
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Approx. 500 pupils
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