We recommend
€5,456 to 5,858/yr
2025/26 tariff; the AEFE raises it each year, so check the 2026/27 règlement financier
Best for: Francophone families, or anyone wanting the French Baccalauréat track at international-school prices well below the British/American schools.
Type
International, AEFE French national curriculum
Language
French
Ages
Maternelle to Terminale
Location
Barcelona (multiple sites, AEFE network)
Cost
€5,456/yr (maternelle/élémentaire), €5,858/yr (collège)
✓Far cheaper than the British, American, or IB schools
✓Leads to the French Baccalauréat, recognised across the EU
✓AEFE network school, consistent curriculum if you move to another Lycée Français abroad
×One-time inscription fee (€1,500, or €750 from the feeder maternelle) on top of tuition
×French-medium, not a fit if you want English-language schooling
×Sibling discounts exist but the base fee still rises through collège and lycée
From the Schools: public, concertada, and international comparison in Barcelona. Prices checked October 2026.