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Nine schools in Barcelona stand out on the Forbes 2026 list for their innovation and multilingualism
Barcelona has nine schools among the top one hundred in Spain in 2026. The selection rewards a focus on languages and outdoor activities. Families are looking for centres with international projects and open environments.
Nine schools in Barcelona and its metropolitan area have made the Forbes 2026 list of Spain's 100 best educational centres, broadening the high-quality options for families seeking academic excellence, educational innovation, multilingualism and outdoor activities.
- Agora Barcelona International School (Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Baix Llobregat): trilingual (English, Catalan, Spanish), with the option of a fourth language; a mixed and innovative model with international exchanges.
- Highlands School Barcelona (Esplugues de Llobregat): private Catholic school, English as the main language, fees of 700-1,000 €/month, with transport and reception.
- British School of Barcelona (campuses in Castelldefels, Sitges and Barcelona, and an upcoming one in Cabrera de Mar): full teaching in English, “Outstanding” in the 2024 British inspection, fostering critical thinking and leadership.
- La Miranda (Sant Just Desvern): Apple Distinguished School, multilingual (English, Spanish, Catalan + French, Chinese, German or Russian), strong technological integration.
- British College of Gavà (Gavà): academic rigour + personal development, annual fees of 9,000-15,000 € (enrolment 680 €), international environment.
- Colegio Internacional SEK Catalunya (La Garriga, Vallès Oriental): international and socially minded outlook, English, Spanish, Catalan + French and German, conservatoire music school and programmes for elite athletes.
- European International School of Barcelona (Sant Cugat del Vallès): humanist and ecological values, annual fees of 6,700-14,100 €, extra services such as a bus.
- St. George Barcelona (Barcelonès): high-quality British curriculum, experiential learning, fees of 11,350-21,340 €/year (enrolment 1,000 €).
- St. Peter’s School (Barcelonès): English from early years, innovation with AI, enrolment fees of 1,800-3,560 €, annual fees of 9,450-18,690 €.
All stand out for modern facilities (vegetable gardens, laboratories, sports areas, libraries), and most offer an approved International Baccalaureate, facilitating academic and professional mobility.
The International Baccalaureate has become established in recent years as one of the options most valued by families seeking a global education. This programme enables pupils to access universities around the world and fosters skills such as critical thinking, autonomy and adaptability. In Barcelona, more and more private and state-subsidised schools are backing this model, aware of the demand for an education that transcends borders and prepares students for the challenges of the future.