Best charter schools
A charter school in Barcelona combines public and private funding to provide regulated education. We rank the centers based on real family reviews, according to our methodology; what's important when deciding is the educational project, languages and alignment with your family's values; visit the center before choosing.
List of the top-rated charter schools in Barcelona
Jesuitas de Sarrià
Jesuit educational center that develops the Horitzó+ project with five training pillars from early childhood education to vocational training, including Erasmus+ exchange programs and activities in global mindset and environmental sustainability.
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Escola Pia de Sarrià
Piarist educational center covering from early childhood to vocational training, with dual baccalaureate and active methodologies focused on meaningful student learning.
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Sagrat Cor Sarrià
Educational center founded in 1846 offering all educational stages from early childhood education to dual vocational training, with Erasmus programs and career guidance in Barcelona.
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Colegio Lestonnac
State-subsidized school by the Generalitat de Catalunya with over 400 years of educational experience. Offers education from early childhood to international baccalaureate. Committed to pedagogical innovation and comprehensive student development.
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Salesianos
Salesian educational center in Barcelona offering education from Early Childhood to Secondary with a methodology based on experiential learning, play and movement, and student-led learning processes.
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La Salle Comtal
Lasallian educational center with dual baccalaureate, musical primary education and building in La Barceloneta. Develops pedagogical innovation programs and has spaces available for rent. Dining and reception service.
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Before choosing a charter school for your child, you should know this information
Not exactly. Education is funded with public money, but most of these centers ask for "voluntary" fees for the foundation, in addition to materials, complementary activities, cafeteria or uniform. In practice, they have a monthly cost: lower than a private school, but far from being zero. Ask openly about all fees before deciding.
Places are assigned by a points scale when there are more applications than places. The following usually score points:
- The proximity of home or work to the center.
- Having siblings already enrolled.
- Family income and other circumstances.
To know it and respect its framework, yes; for your child to profess that faith, not necessarily. Many charter schools have their own character (religious or pedagogical) that permeates their daily life, although there are usually alternatives to certain activities. The fair thing is that this ethos should align with what you want for your family; if it clashes fundamentally, another center would be better.
You can, but it's rarely easy or advisable unless there's a serious reason. Mid-year places are scarce and the change involves social and academic adaptation for the child. If the problem is specific, sometimes it can be resolved by talking with the center; transfers are reserved for when the fit truly fails.
To what's not in the brochure. Beyond new facilities, observe:
- How teachers treat children when nobody seems to be watching.
- The atmosphere in hallways and the playground, not just in the showcase classrooms.
- Whether they answer your questions with specifics or just sell.