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École Française Bel Air

Founded 1994

Updated July 2026

630Students

Languages

French flagFrenchEnglish flagEnglishSpanish flagSpanishMandarin flagMandarin

The Lycée International BEL AIR is a private, plurilingual international school located near Barcelona, offering a French-curriculum education for students aged 3 to 18. It is an official partner of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) and is recognized by both the French Ministry of National Education and the Spanish authorities.

Teaching approach

The school promotes a humanistic, multicultural, and plurilingual environment that prioritizes academic excellence and the development of a global vision. Its methodology emphasizes critical thinking, discipline, creativity, and empathy, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world. The institution operates as a close-knit community, fostering strong relationships between staff, students, and families.

Programmes

The school follows the official French national curriculum from Maternelle (nursery) through to the Baccalauréat. It provides a plurilingual education in French, English, Spanish, and Catalan, with additional international programs such as the Euro Section and Oxford Quality English certification. The curriculum includes structured educational pathways covering citizenship, arts and culture, health, and professional orientation.

Outcomes

The school maintains a strong academic record, including a 100% success rate in the Baccalauréat. Graduates frequently progress to prestigious international higher education institutions, such as Imperial College London, and pursue diverse professional paths in fields like medicine, engineering, law, and business. Students also achieve recognition in external competitions, such as the National Mathematics Olympiads.

Student support

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Learning support

The school provides personalized support through its pedagogical team, which includes a principal educational advisor and a resource person for information and orientation. The educational approach focuses on individual student pathways, integrating personalized support and optional courses to help students structure their academic and personal development.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Prospective families are invited to submit an application through the school's formal registration process. The school provides information regarding tuition fees, financial aid, and financial regulations to assist families with the enrollment procedure.

Calendar

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with the 2025-2026 school year concluding on June 30, 2026. Detailed calendars are available for download via the school's website.

Facilities

Swimming poolGymnasiumTheatre / auditoriumLibraryScience labs

About the campus

Located on a 14,000 m² campus, the school features 6,000 m² of built space including classrooms, laboratories for physics, chemistry, and life sciences (SVT), and libraries. Sports and arts facilities include a heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, a theater, and a motor skills room, alongside modernized playgrounds for primary and nursery students. The campus also incorporates sustainable energy solutions, such as photovoltaic panels.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, theater, and social clubs. Students participate in competitive swimming, math olympiads, and various workshops, such as board game sessions and theater productions, supported by the school's association, AFELBA.

  • M. ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ
    M. ALBERTO RODRIGUEZProviseur Adjoint
  • MME. Valerie Andriamaholisoa
    MME. Valerie AndriamaholisoaDirectice d'École Primaire
  • m. Javier martin
    m. Javier martinConseiller principal d'éducation (CPE)
  • m. Julien jubault
    m. Julien jubaultPersonnel ressource en information et orientation (PRIO)
  • mme. Sara Sánchez
    mme. Sara SánchezDirectrice Technique des études Espagnoles (DTEE)
  • Mme. ROMERO SáNCHEZ
    Mme. ROMERO SáNCHEZDirectrice des Affaires Financières (DAF)