The only school in northern Spain offering the full IB in English. Here, English isn't a subject - it's the language your child thinks, creates, and grows in.
Three things make ASB unlike any other school in the region - and they all come back to our belief that education works best when it's personal.
The only school in the region combining all three IB programs with an American educational philosophy - where students learn by doing, lead their own inquiry, and think critically from day one. Not passive learners. Protagonists.
Explore our programs →29 nationalities on one campus. English as the language of everything - not two hours a week, but every lesson, every project, every conversation. Your child won't study English. They'll live in it.
Meet our community →In a school where every teacher knows every student's name, nobody gets lost. Our size is our greatest strength - it means personalized attention, close relationships, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Discover student life →Hear from our students, teachers, and families about what it's like to learn and grow at the American School of Bilbao.
From first steps to university preparation, the IB continuum gives your child a coherent, challenging, and internationally recognized education. With over a decade of IB experience and results to prove it.
Play-based discovery that builds curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning from the very start.
Inquiry-based learning that connects subjects and develops independent, creative thinkers.
Building academic rigor and real-world connections through interdisciplinary challenges.
The world's most respected pre-university program. 97% average pass rate. Doors to any university.
The IB Diploma is recognized by over 4,500 universities in more than 110 countries - opening doors to virtually any university in the world.
Here's where ASB graduates have been accepted:
And many more across the US, UK, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, and beyond
Our graduates have been accepted at 90+ universities across 7 countries →
"At ASB, every child is known. Not just by name, but by their passions, their challenges, and their dreams. That's the promise of a small school - and it's the promise I make to every family who walks through our doors."
With experience spanning international education in both the United States and Spain, Jeniffer brings a deep understanding of bilingual, IB-focused learning communities. She has led curriculum development and faculty teams at schools in San Francisco and Barcelona, overseeing multiple baccalaureate programs including the IB Diploma. A Middlebury College graduate with a passion for inquiry-based learning, she is committed to ensuring that every ASB student is challenged, supported, and prepared for the world.
The best way to understand ASB is through the community who lives it every day.
ASB played a huge role in our decision to move to Bilbao. Without it, making Spain our home wouldn't have been possible. The school combines strong academics with genuine care for each student. The teachers are dedicated, approachable, and invested in every child's growth. With children from 4th through 12th grade, we've seen that consistency firsthand at every stage.
The IB at ASB taught me to think independently, manage my own work, and take real initiative — skills that proved essential when I went on to study engineering at the University of Cambridge and later during my PhD. The experience of writing projects and presenting ideas through the IB helped me secure both the prestigious La Caixa scholarship and a Fulbright to Harvard Medical School. Looking back, the mindset I developed at ASB — especially through CAS and the IB — was the foundation for everything that followed.
Not a language academy. Not a summer camp. Immersive English programs for children, teenagers, and adults - taught by native-level teachers on the campus of an IB World School.
Full immersion in English through sport, art, cooking, and outdoor activities. 9:30–14:00.
Keep the English momentum going year-round. Saturdays or Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
Year-round B2 First, C1 Advanced, and C2 Proficiency preparation.
Trusted by Basque families for over 40 years - over 80% return year after year.
More than a city - Bilbao and the Basque Country offer one of Europe's most extraordinary quality of life. Your family won't just attend school here. You'll build a life here.
Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to apply, we'd love to hear from you. Schedule a visit, request information, or begin your application today.
