BHS Ibiza: New International School in Ibiza

BHS Ibiza: A New International School in Ibiza for Secondary Education

Introduction: A New International School in Ibiza

After speaking with real estate agents an residents in Ibiza like the owner of EVI Properties whose son attends the Boarding School program at Barcelona High School in Barcelona, and other families in Ibiza, it is quite evident that families have a desire for additional international school options in Ibiza. Whether they are entrepreneurs relocating to the island, creatives building global businesses, international families seeking an English-language education, or families who have been living in Ibiza for a long time, we have come to learn that there are not many options on the island for international schools in Ibiza.

Therefore, for the 2027–2028 academic year, Barcelona High School (BHS), Spain's entrepreneurial-minded international school, has decided to launch a new secondary education campus in Spain: BHS Ibiza. Founded as an international American school in Spain with flexible US curriculum aligned with Ibiza’s eclectic, entrepreneurial, and globally mobile community, BHS Ibiza aims to provide a complete rethinking of international education on the island, just like in Barcelona.

For admissions information, click the following link: BHS Ibiza 2027-2028 Admissions – Flexible American School

International Schooling in Ibiza

One parent in Ibiza said:

"Ibiza used to be a pirate island—and in many ways, it still is. To survive here, you have to be different. Otherwise, this isn’t your place."

Ibiza is not a conventional island. Ibiza is international, entrepreneurial, creative, and deeply global. Yet there are not many international school options on the island. As BHS was founded as the anti-traditional school, BHS Ibiza provides another international school option that is aligned with the unconventional mentality of the island. An international education model that thrives on:

Flexibility
Global relevance
Strong staff support
Modern learning environments
Real-world preparation

New International School in Ibiza

Barcelona High School (BHS) is not a traditional international school. Indeed, BHS was founded as the anti-traditional school.

Founded on the entrepreneurial pedagogy Build. Harvest. Succeed., BHS was designed for:

Entrepreneurs
Global families
Students who do not fit rigid academic molds
Learners preparing for real-world success, not just exams
Neurodiversity

BHS has rapidly gained recognition for its:

Student mental health and social wellbeing
Flexible curriculum and schedule
Student-centered learning
Individualized student pathways
University outcomes

Introducing BHS Ibiza: Launching 2027–2028

BHS Ibiza will open in the 2027–2028 school year, offering Ibiza:

A modern, flexible, American international school built specifically for Ibiza.

Initial Program: Grades 11 & 12

BHS Ibiza will begin with:

A baccalaureate pre-university program
11th and 12th grade only
Designed for students preparing for:
- International Universities (including Spain)
- International pathways

This focused launch ensures academic excellence, strong mentoring, active learning support, and personalized outcomes.

A Flexible International School Model

Unlike traditional international schools, BHS Ibiza is built on flexibility:

Flexible schedules
Student-centered learning
Entrepreneurship integration
Real-world skills development
Strong student-teacher relationships

This model is especially suited to:

Families who travel
Student-athletes
Creatives and performers
Young entrepreneurs

Accreditation and Expansion Plans

Once BHS Ibiza receives full accreditation from the Spanish Ministry of Education, the school plans to expand to include:

A complete secondary school
Grades 7–10 plus the existing grades of 11 and 12

This phased approach ensures quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Why BHS Ibiza?

BHS Ibiza is intentionally designed to address the gaps families have identified in Ibiza’s current international school landscape.

Why BHS Ibiza Is Unique

✔ Priority of both social and emotional wellbeing
✔ Purpose-built learning spaces
✔ Strong staff support
✔ Assistance with relocation, housing guidance, and bureaucracy
✔ Competitive and transparent compensation
✔ Entrepreneurial, future-focused curriculum
✔ Small cohorts and personalized learning

Built for Ibiza’s Community

Ibiza is home to:

Entrepreneurs
Artists
Remote professionals
Global citizens

BHS Ibiza aligns with this reality, offering an education model that is:

International by design
Flexible by necessity
Human-centered by philosophy
Forward-thinking at its core

BHS Ibiza is not just another traditional international school—but a modern, adaptive, globally relevant international school that understands the island’s unique rhythm and values.

FAQ: BHS Ibiza (For Parents Searching in 2026–2028)

Is BHS Ibiza accredited?

BHS Ibiza will launch its Grades 11–12 pre-university program under the BHS American school framework and will expand to Grades 7–10 once full accreditation from the Spanish Ministry of Education is granted.

This phased rollout ensures academic quality, legal compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Why BHS Ibiza is Attractive

For families seeking:

A priority on mental health and social and emotional wellbeing
A flexible and modern curriculum
Entrepreneurial, future-focused education
Strong student and teacher connection
Smaller class sizes
Ethical staff treatment and support

BHS Ibiza is positioned to be the anti-traditional choice.

Why Traditional Education Is an Outdated Model

Unfortunately, traditional international schools represent an outdated school paradigm:

Isolation rooms
Rigid rules and uniforms
Traditional hierarchy
Limited personalization
Minimal adaptation to modern global families

Why BHS Ibiza Is the Solution for Ibiza

BHS Ibiza is not simply “another school.” It is seismic shift from traditional to the modern era.

BHS Ibiza Is Built on Contemporary Principles

Flexibility instead of rigidity
Individual pathways instead of one-size-fits-all
Staff dignity instead of staff neglect
Community integration instead of isolation
Real-world preparation instead of outdated academic formalism

This is not incremental improvement. It is a complete traditional replacement model.

BHS Ibiza Is the Education Model of the Future

BHS Ibiza is laser-focused on the modern educational needs of the children of Ibiza.

Launching in 2027–2028, starting with Grades 11 and 12 in the American school grade system, and expanding deliberately and patiently, BHS Ibiza is positioned to become: