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Aula Escola Europea
Plurilingual private school in Pedralbes/Les Corts offering Catalan Bachillerato and IB DP. IB DP since 2012.
Curriculum
IB, Catalan Bachillerato
Fees, annual
EUR 5–9k
Ages
1 to 18
Pupils
~1,200
Founded
1968
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parvulari J2 (age 2) | 2 | Annual | €6,040 |
| Parvulari J3-J5 (ages 3-5) | 3 | Annual | €5,390 |
| Primaria 1-2 (ages 6-7) | 6 | Annual | €6,220 |
| Primaria 3-5 (ages 8-10) | 8 | Annual | €6,330 |
| Primaria 6 (age 11) | 11 | Annual | €6,810 |
| ESO 1-2 (ages 12-13) | 12 | Annual | €6,810 |
| ESO 3-4 (ages 14-15) | 14 | Annual | €7,800 |
| Batxillerat (ages 16-17) | 16 | Annual | €8,860 |
| Entry Fee - Kindergarten (one-time) | One-time | €2,000 | |
| Entry Fee - Primary (one-time) | One-time | €2,500 | |
| Entry Fee - Secondary (one-time) | One-time | €2,500 | |
| Entry Fee - Baccalaureate (one-time) | One-time | €3,500 |
Reviews
- Discussion of Aula Escola Europea is strongly polarised, with the most pointed voices online describing the school as elitist and academically high-pressure.
- One ex-student told prospective IB families to stay away, calling the school a hellscape of elitism and undesirable practices, in a thread otherwise sympathetic to IB schools in Barcelona.
- Spanish-language parent commentary tracks similar concerns: families have reported being asked to withdraw children who do not meet academic levels, and one former employee described tightly controlled classrooms with parents kept out and young children waiting long stretches between activities.
- Counter-signal exists. Some former pupils describe a positive experience from early childhood onwards, and broader Catalan media place the school among Barcelona's elite-favoured private centres without it being among the city's most expensive.
Head of school
Mr. Carlos Pino
Laia Pemán is the Director of Aula Escola Europea. She holds a degree in Humanities and a Master's in Contemporary Art Philosophy. With nearly 15 years of teaching experience in philosophy, literature, and audiovisual culture, she previously spent seven years coordinating the school's 'Philia' project, which focuses on social and personal development and emotional intelligence. She transitioned into the role of Academic Director during the 2020-2021 academic year, leading the school's strategic planning and pedagogical innovation.
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 35.32
- PAU 2024 average 7.97