If you are planning on applying for a public school or concertada  place for your child this year, or intend to change your child from one school to another, below you will find the various dates and deadlines for the different stages of the process.   3rd March 2026 : initial offer of places. Publication of the number of school places per centre and year. Find the searchable map here . 4th – 18th March 2026 : application period for Infantil  and Primària  ( 6th – 18th March

The newest edition of my Barcelona City Council commissioned booklet is out! With all the changes happening in Barcelona education, particularly within the private and international school sector, this guide is on it's forth edition. What will you find inside? -A list of the schools offering an international education in Barcelona and its surrounding areas. -A list of the schools that have a multilingual focus , that do not follow an international curriculum. -A list of the

MumAbroad is the go-to resource for families looking to relocate to different counties in Europe. Having established itself in Spain, it also offers helpful tips and advice to families moving to Italy, Germany and France. I recently wrote this post about my work as an Education Consultant in Barcelona and how this lead me to create and launch my Barcelona School Directory. . To read more about my journey, and how I help families with the search for a school in this beautiful

From public nurseries to private international schools, Barcelona offers a vast array of different educational options for families...

Here's How to Enrol Your Child in School. When your family’s relocation to Barcelona happens mid-way through the academic year, finding...

A question I’m often asked by newly arrived international families is, “What is the best school in Barcelona?” It’s an understandable...

As an experienced Education Consultant who has worked with hundreds of families over the years, I am frequently invited to give talks, contribute to articles, and develop informative resources for families seeking schools in Barcelona. Below are examples of instances where my expertise has been sought. Speaking at Barcelona International Community Day 2023 Speaking Events Barcelona International Community Day, October 2022 , with EPIC  - Escoles Privades Independents de Catal

What is it and where can my child follow it in Barcelona? The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an internationally recognised educational program for students aged 16 to 19. It is administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation ( IBO ), a non-profit educational foundation based in Switzerland. A large majority of international schools in the Barcelona area offer the IBDP as well as an increasing number of public institutos  and concertadas.

Below you will find the important dates in the 2024 - 2025 Barcelona academic school calendar listed. These dates refer to public schools...

For some years I have been supporting the Barcelona City Council International Economic Promotion Department with the output they create...

Barcelona, a city renowned for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and delectable cuisine, boasts a thriving community people who...

At the end of January, public schools will start offering Open Days for prospective families looking for schools in Barcelona. Known as Portes Obertes  or Puertas Abiertas  in Catalan and Spanish respectively, these sessions are an opportunity to visit schools before the   application period happens in March .   Many of these Open Days are geared towards parents with children starting in P3/I3 (children who were born at any point in 2022) but it is still possible to attend t

Last weekend I had the privilege to once again be a speaker at the Barcelona International Community Day, an annual event organised by...

Something that newly arrived families may notice when visiting and eventually attending a local school in Barcelona (and I suspect Spain...

Did you know that on 30th April 2024 at 11am the lottery will take place that will determine the public school and concertada places for...

For the past few years I have created a Google calendar where I include the Open Days of private and international schools in the...

The dates for applying to primary and secondary public schools and concertadas have been announced for the 2023 / 2024 academic year. 📆 ...

If you have a child who was born between January and December 2022, they could enter what is known as I3 this September. Although sending...

As part of the Barcelona International Community Day on October 22, I will be hosting an informative session about the education system...

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Mumabroad where I talk about what brought me to Barcelona, my personal experience of...

As from September 2022, there will be changes in the school calendar in primary and secondary schools in Catalonia. The biggest change is...

If you are looking for a Public School or C oncertada  for your child for next year, you may have heard people talking about ‘catchment area’ and ‘points’ and are confused about what this means for you and your family. The Consorci (the department responsible for educational matters in Barcelona) provides an easy way to find out which schools are in your catchment area. For Primary (I3 – 6th grade) go here.   For Secondary or ESO go here. Once you have filled in your address

As part of Working Women Week, I presented an online session about education and schools in Barcelona. The video is here, unedited, for...

Finding the right school for your child is one of the most important, if not the most important, things you can do to ensure a successful...