International American School in Barcelona
As an International American School, BFIS offers a differentiated American curriculum from Nursery to Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12. We are a truly international school in Barcelona with more than 55 different nationalities. BFIS is a non-for-profit school.
One of the Best International Schools
Best international schools in Barcelona are chosen and published every year, in national newspapers. We are thrilled to share that our school has always been named one of Barcelona’s top international schools in those rankings! This acknowledgment demonstrates our dedication to offering a top-notch education that caters to the needs of our diverse student body.
Educational Excellence
BFIS is an International American world class school committed to educational excellence, nurturing students’ learning and intellectual curiosity and providing meaningful opportunities for them to develop their talents, creativity and critical thinking skills, to take risks and fail forward so that they become problem solvers who make a positive diffference in their lives and the life of others.
BFIS at a glance
Welcoming
Community
As an International American School, every year BFIS welcomes BFIS teachers, students, and families from around the world to join our diverse and expanding international community, represented now by more than 55 different nationalities. At BFIS we embrace our diversity as a source of pride and strength and consider it an essential element of our identiy.
News
Reflections on AI in Education: ChatGPT and Beyond
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, so too does the way in which it is being used in educational settings. …
Best International Schools in Barcelona
Best international schools in Barcelona are selected and published every year in the Spanish national newspapers. We are thrilled to …
Top 10 Reasons to study the IBDP
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The 4 most important after-school activities for kids
Children can learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and explore new interests through after-school activities. Additionally, these activities help …
Kindness is our superpower
This week (February 27th – March 3rd) is Kindness Week at BFIS and on Wednesday, March 1st, we will have …
Visiting an International School: Complete Check List
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The importance of play in Early Childhood
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What is the role of the PTA in International Schools?
Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) are an important part of any school, but what is their role in an international school? International …
Questions to ask when applying for a job at an International School
Finding the right job opportunity can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding a job at an international school …
International Education and the Value of International Mindedness
By Rachel Hovington, BFIS Head of School As an International educator I have read and written long papers on the …
Applying to international schools jobs
When looking for a job as a teacher, it is important to be clear about the type of educational center …
BFIS Middle School Robotics at the First Lego League Spain
Our Middle School Robotics Team attended this weekend the First Lego League Spain competition that took place at the beautiful …
10 Reasons Why Reading Books is Still Fundamental
In this era of digital media, reading books is becoming more and more of a lost art. However, the importance …
5 tips to succeed in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Are you considering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)? With the right strategies and a lot of dedication, success in …
Books that celebrate perseverance and grit
Here is a list of books available in our Elementary Library which include themes of persistence, tenacity, and determination but …
Benefits of joining a student club
At BFIS we have 16 High School clubs led by students and 4 Middle School clubs. Every year we see the …
Get the most out of your visits to schools
Moving to another country with children can be a hard and stressful experience. It involves great amount of research, decision …
What Makes an International School International?
As you may have noticed, International schools continue to grow in number at an ever increasing pace. ISC Research, an …
Inquiry-Based Learning at BFIS
Inquiry-based learning is a teaching and learning process by which students acquire knowledge through high-level questioning regarding a topic or …
The Path to University Starts With Self-Reflection
The process of going to university begins with personal reflection. It is important to take time to consider your interests, …
An effective college visit
Helpful tips for an effective college visit By Rhonda Leshman, College Counselor and Grades 11/12 Counselor It is wonderful to …
Why Benjamin Franklin: a man ahead of his time
In 1986 a group of parents founded a new school in Barcelona. Their vision was of a school that embraced …
Talk Tuesday Child Protection
This is an important topic for all of us. On our Talk Tuesday, we shared information about how the topic …
Kids need more sleep to get better grades
By Anita KleijnWell-being Coordinator Sorry, parents, but you might need to start enforcing bedtime. Or letting your kids sleep in. …
Exam Study Tips
The following tips have been shared with all of our students, but I wanted to share the pointers with parents, …
University and College Acceptances
BFIS Graduates receive offers of acceptance and merit schoolarshiphs from some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
