ASB FACTS & FIGURES
60
Nationalities
1000
Students
90
Students in 2024 graduating class
8:1
Student-teacher ratio
72%
International Students
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International American School in Barcelona
MISSION
Our mission is to empower preschool through 12th-grade students to become global citizens with the critical thinking skills and the self-confidence to maximize their potential.
Our mission is to empower preschool through 12th-grade students to become global citizens with the critical thinking skills and the self-confidence to maximize their potential.
VISION
The American School of Barcelona inspires students to lead with integrity, to be open-minded, and to make the world a better place.
ASB News
On April 23, our entire school came together to celebrate Sant Jordi, one of Catalonia’s most cherished traditions, and a day that beautifully blends the love of literature, the symbolism of roses, and the strength of community.
Congratulations to our 12th-grade IB Visual Arts students on an outstanding and unforgettable exhibition last week!
A group of seven enthusiastic ASB middle school singers traveled to Lisbon last month for the MAIS Honor Choir Festival, where they had the opportunity to sing alongside talented peers from six different schools around the Mediterranean.
For over a decade, RefugArt has been more than just an event—it has been a movement, a platform for empathy, and a celebration of the power of art to create change. This year, ASB once again came together in an extraordinary display of creativity, compassion, and community to support refugee education.
Fourth graders recently visited the Esplugues de Llobregat City Hall as part of their unit on the political organization of Spain and Catalunya.
As part of their history studies on the socio-political context of WWII, the rise of fascism, and the Holocaust, Grade 10 students embarked on a powerful and immersive trip to Berlin and Krakow.
As part of their Spanish studies and exploration of the past, ASB first graders embarked on a heartwarming visit to a local elderly home on Friday, March 7.
Congratulations to 11th graders Andrii B., Arseni K., and Sum Yin Z. for taking 1st place at the HP CodeWars Coding Competition!
The Lynx cheerleading teams delivered fantastic performances at the Copa Dynasty Cheerleading Competition!
Over Ski Week, 17 talented ASB MS and HS musicians joined their peers from other international schools to perform at the Iberian Music Festival.
Feeds
Once a Lynx, Always a Lynx!
- 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."