The American School of Barcelona

Name

The American School of Barcelona

Legal name

The American School of Barcelona, Fundación Privada

Website

https://asbarcelona.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• American curriculum school
• IB Diploma Program
• College preparatory education
• Private international school

Headquarters

HQ city

Esplugues de Llobregat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees by grade level, with family and corporate rates. Higher grades command higher tuition, ranging from PK3 half-day (€9,404) to High School (€27,062 family rate). Revenue is recurring annually.
2. Application and Matriculation Fees: Non-refundable application fee of €250 per application, plus annual matriculation fee of €975 (family) or €1,170 (corporate). One-time revenue per enrollment cycle.
3. Capital Levy: One-time capital levy fee: €6,000 for Grades 1+ and €3,000 for PK3/K5 (family rates). Contributes to facility improvements and campus development.
4. Auxiliary Services: Optional services including bus transportation (€2,035-€2,365 annually depending on route), lunch program (€1,700 annually), and after-school activities. Recurring revenue from enrolled families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The American School of Barcelona is a private American international school delivering accredited K-12 education from PK3 through Grade 12 to approximately 960 students from 60 countries at its purpose-built campus in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona. It offers multiple graduation pathways including the US High School Diploma, the IB Diploma Program, and the IB Career-related Program, alongside 25 competitive sports teams, performing and visual arts, service learning, and Model United Nations. Revenue is generated through annual tuition, application and matriculation fees, a one-time capital levy, and auxiliary services such as bus transportation and lunch.

Product overview

The American School of Barcelona offers a holistic American curriculum for students from PK3 through Grade 12, organized into four academic divisions: Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The school provides multiple graduation pathways including the US High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Program (IBCP). Beyond academics, ASB offers comprehensive extracurricular programs including Athletics (25 competitive teams), Performing Arts (theater, band, orchestra, choir), Visual Arts, Music, Service Learning, and over 20 clubs. The institution also provides supplementary English Programs for external students. The academic program is grounded in Common Core, Next Generation Science, and IB standards, delivered by 175 teaching staff to approximately 960 students from 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Center (ECC) Program A play-based early childhood program for students ages 3-5 (PK3-Kindergarten), offering English immersion with Spanish language exposure three times per week. Focuses on social-emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, and foundational academics through inquiry-based learning.
• Elementary School Program A comprehensive elementary program for Grades 1-5 (ages 6-10), featuring homeroom-based instruction in core subjects (reading, writing, math, science) alongside specialist classes in physical education, art, music, Spanish, and Catalan, with emphasis on global citizenship and outdoor education.
• Middle School Program A developmental middle school program for Grades 6-8 (ages 11-13) combining rigorous academics with mentorship programs, Student Council, clubs (GSA, Rotakids, Model United Nations, Oracy, Eco Club), quarterly electives, and off-campus team building trips.
• High School Program A comprehensive high school program for Grades 9-12 offering multiple graduation pathways including the US High School Diploma, IB Diploma Program, IB Career-related Program, and IB Course Certificates, with university counseling and global trip opportunities.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) A globally recognized pre-university curriculum requiring students to complete six subject groups and the IBDP Core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service). ASB's Class of 2026 achieved an average IB score of 37.
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Program (IBCP) An IB program that blends academic rigor with specialized career-related studies and hands-on real-world experience, combining IBDP courses with career-focused coursework and the IBCP Core components.
• US High School Diploma A full US-accredited high school diploma requiring a minimum of 22 full-year credits including English (4), Mathematics (3), Science (3), Social Studies (3), World Language (3), Physical Education (2), Electives (3), and Community Service (1), accredited by the Middle States Association.
• English Programs (Saturday, Weekday, Cambridge Exam Prep, Summer) Supplementary English language programs including Saturday English Program, Weekday English Program, Cambridge Exam preparation courses, and Summer English Program designed for external students seeking English language instruction.
• Athletics Program Competitive and recreational sports offered throughout the year across all grade levels, including 25 competitive sports teams. Students compete locally and internationally in basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, and other sports.
• Performing Arts Program Comprehensive performing arts program including school plays, full-scale musical theater productions, band, orchestra, and choir, building communication skills and self-expression through stage performances.
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts program offering painting, drawing, photography, and digital design instruction across all grade levels, celebrating individual voice and artistic exploration with dedicated art classrooms including a kiln for pottery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 average IBDP score (2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASB is an authorized IB World School, offering the IB Diploma Program (since 2007) and IB Career-related Program (since 2025). This partnership provides students with access to globally recognized pre-university curricula and university preparation pathways.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin International School: American international school in Barcelona offering similar American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12, directly competing for the same expatriate families in the Barcelona market.
• St. Paul's School Barcelona: British international school in Barcelona offering K-12 education with IB programs, competing for international families seeking premium English-language education in Barcelona.
• British School of Barcelona: British international school in Barcelona serving the expatriate community with a similar premium pricing model and IB pathway offerings, overlapping with ASB on target families.
• Agora Barcelona International School: International school in Barcelona offering IB programs and serving multilingual student bodies, directly competing with ASB in the premium international school segment.
• Lycée Français de Barcelone: French international school in Barcelona serving a multinational student body with curriculum parallel to ASB's offering, competing for international families seeking premium European education.
• Swiss School Barcelona: Swiss international school in Barcelona offering multilingual education to a similar expatriate student demographic, competing in the same premium international school market segment.
• Oak House School: British international school in Barcelona offering primary and secondary education to expatriate families, comparable in size and target market to ASB.
• The International School of Barcelona (ISB): International school in Barcelona offering IB programs with a diverse multicultural student body, directly competing with ASB for international families.

Regional players

• Hamelin-Laie International School: International school located in Montgat (greater Barcelona area) offering IB programs and serving international families; comparable offerings but distinct geography.

Others

• Council of International Schools (CIS): International accreditation body for schools like ASB; relevant as a peer in the international education ecosystem that establishes standards and benchmarks for schools with IB and MSA accreditations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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