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The school where any dream is possible

A world class American International education for three to eighteen-year-olds

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Welcome to a truly

International American School in Barcelona

BFIS provides a comprehensive American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, complemented by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP). With over 63 nationalities represented, BFIS celebrates its inclusive and diverse community.

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At BFIS we empower students to dream, grow and inspire positive change by...

  • Celebrating the beauty of every individual’s story and dreams
  • Making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued
  • Embracing our differences as a wellspring of strength and growth
  • Promoting inclusion, belonging, kindness, and respect for all
  • Understanding that it is in our hands to make this world a little bit better for everyone
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BFIS at a glance

Students

702

Total Students

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32

EC students

237

ES students

178

MS Students

129

HS Students

Grades 9 and 10

126

IB Students

Grades 11 and 12

Teachers

104

Total Faculty

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99

Full time

Staff

5

Part time

Staff

65%

Post Graduate

Education

6

Administrators

4

Counselors

Welcoming Community

“Our community feels like a family. You’re not just a number - you’re known.”
 - High School Student

One of the Best International Schools in Spain

  • Ranking 100 Best Schools in Spain El Mundo Newspaper
  • Best Schools in Spain El Español Newspaper
  • Top 3 IB Schools in Spain in IB-Schools.com
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University and College Acceptances

Every year, our graduates are accepted into the world's top colleges and universities, but our focus is on helping each student find the best-fit institution for their unique academic journey.

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Our Values

Adaptability

Adaptability

Welcoming challenges as opportunities for growth, learning, and reflection. It means being able to handle change or new situations easily

Responsibility

Responsibility

Taking ownership of the impact of our actions

Respect

Respect

The practice of recognizing and honoring another's inherent worth. Understanding others and recognizing their value. Being kind and inclusive to ourserlves, others, and the environment

Integrity

Integrity

Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking

Curiosity

Curiosity

Exploring with an open mind and heart - means being excited to ask questions and discover

Joy

Joy

A deep sense of gratitude, connection, and belonging. It is looking for the goodness in things.