Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
36 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish, comprising roughly 20% of the student body. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 (local to international) |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and Catalan |
| Max. number of students per class |
8 |
| Average number of students per class |
4 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use technology extensively in our lessons in a variety of ways. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students from any and all religious or nonreligious backgrounds are welcome in our school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Some students choose to take SAT, AP, and TOEFL exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
Far above average. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Members of our faculty are specially trained to work with students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. We tailor support to each student with an Individualized Education Plan. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our school offers students the opportunity to take Honors versions of their core courses and we work with universities to give students the opportunity to enroll in dual credit classes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Candidates need to go through an admissions process where they will complete our application form and interview with the Director of the school. Non-native English speakers may be asked to take an English proficiency test. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can apply at any time. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
School starts at 9am from Monday to Friday. |
| School finish time |
School finishes at 1h30pm and some cases at 14h30. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
No. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer cultural quarter and a book club |
| Sports activities included |
Health and Nutrition are both electives that involve physical activity. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No, but our school partners with any elite athletic organizations. |
| Facilities at the school |
We have a library available at our school. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We work with many elite sports academies in the Barcelona metropolitan area. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona is an international, American high school that offers grades 9 to 12. Our campus forms part of the AESA International School System, with schools in Texas and online. Our school is accredited worldwide by Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED/SACS) and our core curriculum is approved by the NCAA. Also, the Genralitat of Catalonia has recognized AESA as an international school. The student body at our Barcelona campus is extremely multi-cultural. Students come from all over the globe, creating a truly unique learning environment where our students learn from each other, as well as how to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We maintain a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Our small classes enable faculty to provide individual attention to students and adapt to their needs. Our educational model allows for additional flexibility in the academic schedule of student athletes and performing artists. AESA’s rigorous academics prepare students for success at the university level, whether they plan to go to the USA, Europe, or anywhere around the world. Many of our student athletes seek scholarship opportunities to universities in the US, and we have extensive experience helping students follow this path. |
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