Last Friday, ASB held its first-ever Moth Event, entirely student-led, with 15 middle and high school storytellers sharing their original, true stories. The event showcased a range of personal experiences, bringing the community together for an evening filled with emotion, laughter, and inspiration. Congratulations to all our student performers!
ASB FACTS & FIGURES
60
Nationalities
975
Students
97
Students in 2023 graduating class
8:1
Student-teacher ratio
72%
International Students
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The American School of Barcelona inspires students to lead with integrity, to be open-minded, and to make the world a better place.
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ASB was thrilled to host the Global Art Teachers Exchange (GATE) in October, a dynamic three-day event filled with teacher-led workshops, studio sessions, and art excursions. Over 70 visual arts educators from 24 countries gathered to inspire one another, collaborate, and share best practices. The conference was led by Ana Martinez, Hannah Cone, and Isabel Tinoco. A special thanks for all the organizational help to Ariel Kitch and Carolina Calderon. ASB looks forward to continuing to host global conferences like GATE, fostering professional growth and innovation among educators worldwide.
ASB was pleased to welcome over 15 Spanish universities to campus on October 16 for our first-ever Spanish University Fair. Students were able to meet representatives from each university and learn about a wide range of academic programs, admission requirements, and campus life opportunities. This event gave our students a unique chance to explore their future pathways and ask important questions about studying in Spain. A big thank you to all the universities who participated and helped make this event a success! We look forward to continuing to connect our students with top educational opportunities both locally and globally.
ASB students (and some staff) demonstrated an amazing showcase of talent at the Open Mic Night on October 10! This student-led initiative featured incredible performances from our secondary students and teachers, including large ensemble arrangements, singer-songwriters, and even some stand-up comedy routines! Congratulations to all the performers, music teacher Bronwyn Evans, and all the organizers!
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Jenkins, a current Grade 12 student at ASB, has qualified as a Semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists represent approximately one percent of high school seniors. As one of the 16,000+ high school seniors selected as Semifinalists from the 1.3 million entrants, Andrew may advance to Finalist, to be awarded next spring. We wish him the best of luck as he continues in this competition!
The back-to-school Ice Cream Social was a delightful success! Hundreds of students, parents, and staff gathered for an afternoon of fun, enjoying ice cream, popsicles, and popcorn under a beautiful blue sky. The event was a fantastic opportunity for our community to connect and catch up after the long summer. It was wonderful to see such a vibrant mix of faces coming together, strengthening our community bonds and creating lasting memories. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special!
This past summer, eleven high school students took their learning beyond the classroom through the ASB internship program, working in diverse industries including media, events, marketing, social media, hospitality, and medicine. From the interview process through the hands-on experiences in professional environments in Barcelona, students gained invaluable skills that complement their academic learning and help prepare them for life after ASB.
This summer, 16 of our high school students, accompanied by ASB staff members Ms. Marta Vernet and Mr. Daniel Whitehair, embarked on a life-changing service-learning journey to Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon. Partnering with medical doctors from Michigan State University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, our students served as translators, crucial in providing essential medical care to residents. This experience enriched their understanding of global service and fostered deep connections that will last a lifetime.
Congratulations to Team Spain on yet another successful participation at the World Schools Debating Championships 2024 (WSDC) held July 16-26 in Belgrade, Serbia. This competition is the highest level of high school debate. Click on the post to read more.
It is with immense pride that we announce the remarkable results of our Class of 2024 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). We are thrilled to report that 94% of our 85 IBDP candidates successfully passed the program.
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- Class of 2002
“Being a part of the ASB community was a big part of my life. I made life-long friends and established English as my third language. I traveled multiple times to the United States on school trips, and the school introduced me to another culture besides mine. My American adventure of working and living in Miami today would not have been the same without my years at ASB.”
- Class of 2022
"ASB's safe environment has helped me to find like-minded students with whom to grow. I have been an active member of the performing arts, performing in multiple school productions and charity and community events. I feel very fortunate to have such amazing teachers and a learning community that cares about student well-being."
- Class of 2021
"I am forever grateful to the teachers I had during my time at ASB. Their passion and dedication is unsurpassed; it is clear they not only love the subjects they teach but appreciate their role in guiding the curiosity and ambition of the students that pass through their classrooms. I'm going to miss seeing them every day."
- Class of 2021
"I attended ASB from PK3 until Grade 12, and over the years, I was able to appreciate the authentic feeling of community at the school. The school, being relatively small, makes it easy for students to develop strong relationships with classmates, students in other grades, and the teachers."
- Class of 2021
"Extracurricular activities and community service are essential components for students. I was the president of Rotary Interact, a student representative for Student Council, a delegate in Model United Nations, and on the school tennis team. ASB opened the door to an empowering, open-minded, and international learning experience that continues to guide me today."
- Class of 2017
"ASB drastically changed my perceptions as a former small-town American who had never before recognized the complexity of the world or the beauty that can flourish from intercultural friendships. My experience at ASB taught me the importance of community service, allowing me to understand how to tackle social problems at a young age."
- Class of 2020
"Coming from a very different culture, I was relieved how welcoming, and open-minded the student body was. The students are accustomed to the international community and celebrate different cultures. I would say, without a doubt, that the people– students and teachers– are ASB's greatest strength."
- Class of 2020
"When I first arrived in 9th grade, everyone seemed genuinely interested in ensuring my transition to the community was successful. I will always look back on my experience at ASB, inside and outside the classroom, as the most enjoyable time of my life, not only because of the opportunities that were at my disposal but because of the community that I was lucky to call mine."