AESA Prep Academy of Barcelona: Details and Information

Leaving qualifications		AP, SAT, and TOEFL
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	4 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	8 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Nationalities

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)

Languages

Native English speaking teachers	Yes.
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes.
Additional language classes offered by the school	Spanish and Catalan

Classroom

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.

Academics

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%

Student support

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.

Admissions

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 day

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

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

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.

About the school

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.