Where to study and why to choose the International Baccalaureate in Spain

16/05/2024

BSS schools offer students the chance to study the International Baccalaureate in Spain

What is the International Baccalaureate?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a world-class educational programme designed to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills that students need to live, learn and work in a globalised world. Founded in 1968, the IB offers four educational programmes that can be implemented in any country or culture:

Primary Years Programme (PYP): For students aged 3–12.
Middle Years Programme (MYP): For students aged 11–16.
Diploma Programme (DP): For students aged 16–19
Career-related Programme (CP): For students aged 16–19 who are interested in a more vocational education.

Characteristics of the PYP, MYP, DP and CP

The PYP “marks the start of a lifelong journey”. For children aged 3–12, this programme aims to develop caring and culturally aware individuals who are able to actively participate in their own learning.

The MYP for youngsters aged 11–16 builds students’ “confidence in managing their own learning and making connections between their learning in the classroom and the real world”.

The PD is a future-ready programme for individualsaged 16–19 , es unthat “builds students’ inquiring mindset,fosters their desire to learn and prepares them to excel at their careers and lead meaningful lives”.

Specific characteristics of the DP:

Academic rigour:This academically demanding programme prepares students for university and beyond.
Broad curriculum:Students must choose subjects from six subject groups and complete the three components of the DP core: the extended essay, theory of knowledge (TOK) and creativity, activity, service (CAS).
All-round development:The DP encourages critical thinking, inquiry and intercultural learning.

Finally, the CP, also for students aged 16–19, is a unique programme for youngsters in their final school years. It equips them with future-ready skills and prepares them to follow their career pathways, combining academic subjects with their own professional interests.

Where to study the International Baccalaureate in Spain

A wide range of educational establishments offer the IB in our country and it is available at many of the Best Schools in Spain (BSS). Becoming an IB World School means joining a dynamic global network of schools, students and education professionals that isconstantly growing and developing.

Below you can find all the BSS schools that offer the IB:

In Madrid:

In Catalonia:

In Galicia:

Region of Valencia:

In the Balearic Islands:

Agora Portals International School

In Murcia:

King’s College, The British School of Murcia

In Andalusia:

In Aragon:

The British School of Aragon

In Castilla-La Mancha:

International School San Patricio Toledo

Benefits of studying the IB in Spain

High-quality education:BSS schools are renowned for their academic excellence and first-class facilities.
Worldwide recognition:The IB is recognised by universities and trainers all over the world.
Comprehensive approach: The IB focuses on students’ academic, personal, emotional and social development.
Multiculturalism: The IB provides an international environment that helps students develop a global perspective and intercultural skills.

How to find out which schools offer the IB

Visit the BSS website for more specific information on the educational programmes offered by these establishments.
Direct Contact: Contact schools to confirm whether they offer the IB programme, the admission requirements and any other relevant details.
List of official IB schools:A list of authorised IB schools is available on the International Baccalaureate Organization’s (IBO) website.

Studying the IB at a BSS school provides students with a high-quality education to prepare them for the academic and professional challenges that they will face in a globalised world.