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Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS)

Barcelona, Catalunya, Europe
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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 a roughly one-third breakdown among US, International and Spanish families. Our diverse and engaged student body, faculty, and parent community-now comprised over 50 different nationalities and cultura...
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Type of school

Day School

Age range
  • from 3
  • to 18 years old
Gender

Co-Education

Nationalities

50 different nationalities

Yearly fee

from 12,100 to 18,600 EUR

Nr of students

694 students

Foundation

Founded in 1986

Accreditations

Spanish Ministry of Education, Catalan Department of Education, International Baccalaureate Organization, Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges

Academics

International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Others
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Curriculum
American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
Examinations
American Diploma, IB Diploma
Language of instruction
Catalan, English, French, Spanish
Foreign languages taught
Catalan, French, Spanish

Extra curricular

At BFIS we believe that academics are not the only component of a well-rounded education. Extracurricular activities also play an important role with a positive impact on student success. We also offer students opportunities to take on l...
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Tuition and fees per year

How much does it cost to go to Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS)?

The yearly tuition fee ranges from 12,100 to 18,600 EUR.

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Enrollment phase

All year (From Nursery to Grade 12)

How many students are in Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS)?

694 students

  • In total, Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) enrolls
  • 694 students from
  • 50 different nationalities.
Student-teacher ratio

1:6

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  • Address:
    Carrer de Martorell i Peña, 9, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

Overview

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 a roughly one-third breakdown among US, International and Spanish families. Our diverse and engaged student body, faculty, and parent community-now comprised over 50 different nationalities and cultural heritages. is the heart and soul of our school.Our staff also comes from different countries and bring a rich diversity of knowledge and experiences to the classroom, helping our students to appreciate and understand differences, as well as develop an open-minded perspective to create a more tolerant and respectful society. At BFIS we embrace our diversity as a source of pride and strength and consider it an essential element of our identity.Instruction at BFIS is entirely in English, with language courses offered in Spanish, Catalan and French. Our graduates receive offers of acceptances from some of the most important colleges and universities worldwide.

PERFECT LOCATION

BFIS is located in Barcelona city, with easy access to public transport and primary freeways coming in and out of the city

TEACHING APPROACH

BFIS supports and encourages students to be curious independent learners who pursue their passions and understand the beauty and power of knowledge. Our teaching approach is based on differentiated instruction and places the student at the center of the learning process. Small class size: 15-18 students

INNOVATION

Innovation takes many different forms at BFIS, were kids are empowered as active constructors of their own understanding to a design thinking programs with the incorporation of maker spaces to build solutions for different problems and needs, to robotic classes, flexible seating, 1:1 laptop programs and cutting-edge professional development for BFIS faculty.

BFIS GRADUATES

BFIS pass rates and average scores in the IBDP are always significantly above the national and world averages. BFIS graduates leave the school with impressive results that have gained them entry into a range of competitive colleges and universities in the US, UK, Spain and other countries in both hemispheres.

MISSION

Our purpose is to engage our diverse school community in the pursuit of educational excellence and success for all students

VALUES

Maximize individual potential: All students should have the opportunity to maximize their individual academic, social and emotional potential.

  • Cultural diverse community: We take pride on our diversity and build on the strength of our differences.
  • Character development: BFIS supports students in developing clear ethical principles which will guide their actions and decision-making because doing what is right requires honesty, integrity and courage.
  • Life-long learning: Students should cultivate the habits of mind to be curious, independent learners who pursue their passions.
  • Shared responsibility: Success is achieved through teamwork and collaboration
  • Hard work and perseverance: Effort and commitment are more important than talent and should be cultivated in all aspects of school life.
  • Joy: Joy and wonder are essential elements in the learning process which breed passion and creativity.

Academics

International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Others

Extra-curricular

At BFIS we believe that academics are not the only component of a well-rounded education. Extracurricular activities also play an important role with a positive impact on student success. We also offer students opportunities to take on leadership roles to challenge themselves and gain valuable skills in leadership and collaboration, which will serve them well at university and beyond. Our extracurricular programs offers different activities in the fields of performing arts (theater, musical theater, choir, instrumental lessons), sports (swimming, taekwondo, tennis, mini-tennis, fencing, in-line skating), team sports (volleyball, basketball, soccer), arts and academics (just art! game design, cooking, gardening, math club, chess) and other leadership programs such us debating club, Junior Achievement, National Honors Society, Ambassadors Club, Student Council, etc.

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