The only Catholic Cambridge International School in Barcelona

We combine the Spanish national curriculum with the British curriculum from Early Years.

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A firm step towards educational excellence, sustainability and all-round growth.

Private international school in Barcelona

Academic excellence, international education and personal development from ages 1 to 18

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International Early Years (Infantil) in Esplugues de Llobregat

We introduce English from age 1, incorporating the Cambridge curriculum

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A private, Catholic, international school

A multilingual school with a family atmosphere and an innovative spirit, fostering a global outlook and skills for the future. Welcome to the Highlands family.

Our numbers speak for themselves

100%

Pass rate in the 2026 PAU (Spanish university entrance exams)

60%

Subjects taught in English

Language qualifications (Oxford, Cambridge, DELF)

Pupils per teacher

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Early Years

Primary

Secondary

Sixth Form

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What people say about us

How were they welcomed into the school? What is the relationship between pupils and teachers like? What support and guidance have they received along the way?

These testimonials answer these and other questions, sharing the experiences and perspectives that make our school unique.

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Javier

Parent (father)

"It's not only about learning a language, it's about living a language."

Carlota

Pupil

"Thanks to Highlands' approach, I learned to use English beyond the classroom."

Sofía

Alumna

"My level of English has clearly improved since I came to the school."

Miss Hindi

Head of International Department

"It's about living it every day in a global, stimulating and opportunity-filled environment."

Candela

Pupil

"They try to bring out the best of each pupil."

Guillermina

Pupil

"Highlands has helped me to be the person I am today."

Paphaëlle

Parent (mother)

"It's very nice to see how Highlands is like a very big family."

Nicolás

Pupil

"I would probably owe it to my teachers and how they prepared me for the exam."

Alfonso

Alumni

"Here the teachers sit down with you to guide you, not just to teach you."

Carmen

Alumni

"They taught me to let go of my fear and gain confidence."

Adela

Parent (mother)

"Our children have a little family here."

Rufino

Alumni

"They've given me a real desire to learn."

Laura

Pupil

"It not only helps you in an educational sense, but it also helped me with respect and all those values that Highlands shows you."

Alfonso

Parent (father)

"We have always felt completely included and welcomed."

Santiago

Alumni

"Thanks to the values I learned at Highlands, I now face university with hard work and a determination to keep improving."

Jorge

Pupil

"The school is very welcoming, like a family."

Matthew

Parent (father)

"We wanted a school with a strong international and Catholic component."

Marta

Teacher

"The teacher walks alongside you – one more member of the team."

Pau

Alumni

"My time at Highlands helped me find my calling."

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Alumna del Highlands School Barcelona acaba como finalista en Becas Europa 2026

14 de May de 2026

ML, alumna de Highlands School Barcelona, finalista en Becas Europa 2026: talento, esfuerzo y valores. ML, alumna de 2º de bachillerato en Highlands Barcelona, ha sido seleccionada entre más de 4.000 estudiantes de toda España y ha conseguido situarse entre los 50 finalistas del programa Becas Europa, una iniciativa que impulsa el talento joven y […]

Más de 4.000 expedientes y solo 50 plazas: un programa que redefine la excelencia académica

14 de May de 2026

Más de 4.000 estudiantes compiten cada año por una de las 50 plazas de Becas Europa, el programa impulsado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria y Banco Santander que busca identificar a los futuros líderes universitarios del país. Barcelona, mayo de 2026 Redefinición de la excelencia académica Durante años, la excelencia académica en España tuvo […]

Pantallas e infancia: el coste invisible de la hiperconectividad

27 de April de 2026

La otra cara de la educación digital y las pantallas en la infancia: atención fragmentada, menor lectura profunda y dificultades para sostener el esfuerzo La escena es cotidiana: niños cada vez más pequeños deslizando el dedo por una pantalla antes incluso de aprender a escribir. Lo que durante años se presentó como sinónimo de modernidad […]

Pla de Recuperació, Transformació i Resiliència, finançat per la Unió Europea – NextGenerationEU

12 de March de 2026

Projecte acollit al programa d’incentius lligats a l’autoconsum i l’emmagatzematge

¡Highlands Barcelona de nuevo en el Ranking El Mundo 2026!

9 de March de 2026

Según el ranking de los 40 colegios MÁS NOTABLES DE ESPAÑA publicado por El Mundo

El CERN como motor de vocaciones científicas en Europa

3 de February de 2026

El mayor laboratorio de física del mundo refuerza su papel como semillero de talento científico europeo más allá de la investigación pura. Programas educativos y experiencias inmersivas acercan la ciencia real a estudiantes, despertando vocaciones STEM desde edades tempranas.

Cuatro claves para educar a tus hijos a través de la carta a los Reyes

18 de December de 2025

Una forma diferente de vivir la carta a los Reyes Magos: menos regalos impulsivos y más elecciones que respondan a la necesidad, la lectura, el deporte y la solidaridad. Una iniciativa educativa que busca aprovechar la magia de la Navidad para educar en valores y consumo responsable.

HolyWins, una alternativa para educar sin miedo

14 de November de 2025

Celebramos HolyWins 👼 con una jornada llena de actividades, disfraces y aprendizaje. Los alumnos vivieron la festividad de Todos los Santos de forma cercana y alegre, descubriendo los valores y la historia de los santos que inspiran su día a día y reforzando el sentido de pertenencia, cooperación y responsabilidad 🌟

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Curso 2026 / 2027

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Colegios RC in Spain and the international Colegios RC network

This school is part of a network of schools dedicated to the teaching, education and evangelisation of children and young people. It belongs to Regnum Christi, a body within the Catholic Church whose mission is to extend the Kingdom of Christ in society by fostering a personal encounter with the love of God. It works closely with the bishops, the local Church and their pastoral programmes.

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