Barcelona - A real investment

Despite the fact that buying properties in Spain is extremely popular with the British, the fact is that the majority of owners in Barcelona are Catalans.Are you looking for an apartment for sale or rent in Barcelona?

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and a fantastic place to live, work and visit. One can never tire of its great sites, cultural events and shopping opportunities.Many people are relocating to Barcelona or using it as a work base. It is a global hub of innovation.

Schools in Barcelona

In Catalunya all public and semi-private education is in Catalan. Castillian is taught as a foreign language.
There are three types of school:
Publico (State) - these schools are free
Privado (Private) - these schools do not receive any funding, and include international schools.
Concertado (Semi-private) - these schools receive state grants and are significantly cheaper than private schools.

 Infant education (Educación Infantil)
Infant education is not compulsory, although over 90% of children of three and over do attend school. The timetable is usually mornings till 12.30pm with a break for lunch, then class until 4.30pm. Much of the time will be spent playing, although reading and writing is introduced at around four years.

Primary education (Educación primaria)
Primary education is divided into three cycles, each lasting two-years. The curriculum offers a wide range of subjects, including English. There are no official exams as such, but a child may be held back for a year if they have not kept up with the rest of the class. 

Secondary education (Educación secundaria obligatoria - ESO)
ESO is dvided into two cycles of two years. Children are taught in mixed ability classes and must repeat years if they haven't progressed enough.

16-18 Bachillerato
The two-year Bachillerato is non-compulsory. There are five types of Bachillerato: Arts, Natural and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities.  Those students wishing to go on to Higher Education take a general university entrance exam . The result of this exam along with their Bachillerato result will determine which university course they are able to enrol on. 

International schools
The American School of Barcelona
www.a-s-b.com

Benjamin Franklin School
www.bfischool.org

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Colegio John Talabot
www.johntalabot.com

The English School

www.colegioingles.net

ESCAAN
www.escaan.com

Kensington School

www.kensingtonschoolbcn.com

St. Paul's School
www.stpauls.es

St. Peter's School
www.stpeters.es

Santa Claus Academy

Léon XIII 13, Tel. 93 211 67 78


IF YOU ARE MOVING TO BARCELONA AND NEED TO FIND A RENTAL PROPERTY PLEASE CONTACT US ON info@casahomesearch.com

Schools in Barcelona

In Catalunya all public and semi-private education is in Catalan. Castillian is taught as a foreign language.
There are three types of school:
Publico (State) - these schools are free
Privado (Private) - these schools do not receive any funding, and include international schools.
Concertado (Semi-private) - these schools receive state grants and are significantly cheaper than private schools.

 Infant education (Educación Infantil)
Infant education is not compulsory, although over 90% of children of three and over do attend school. The timetable is usually mornings till 12.30pm with a break for lunch, then class until 4.30pm. Much of the time will be spent playing, although reading and writing is introduced at around four years.

Primary education (Educación primaria)
Primary education is divided into three cycles, each lasting two-years. The curriculum offers a wide range of subjects, including English. There are no official exams as such, but a child may be held back for a year if they have not kept up with the rest of the class. 

Secondary education (Educación secundaria obligatoria - ESO)
ESO is dvided into two cycles of two years. Children are taught in mixed ability classes and must repeat years if they haven't progressed enough.

16-18 Bachillerato
The two-year Bachillerato is non-compulsory. There are five types of Bachillerato: Arts, Natural and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities.  Those students wishing to go on to Higher Education take a general university entrance exam . The result of this exam along with their Bachillerato result will determine which university course they are able to enrol on. 

International schools
The American School of Barcelona
www.a-s-b.com

Benjamin Franklin School
www.bfischool.org

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Col.legi Europa International School
www.europais.com

Colegio John Talabot
www.johntalabot.com

The English School

www.colegioingles.net

ESCAAN
www.escaan.com

Kensington School

www.kensingtonschoolbcn.com

St. Paul's School
www.stpauls.es

St. Peter's School
www.stpeters.es

Santa Claus Academy

Léon XIII 13, Tel. 93 211 67 78


IF YOU ARE MOVING TO BARCELONA AND NEED TO FIND A RENTAL PROPERTY PLEASE CONTACT US ON info@casahomesearch.com

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