We were thrilled to host our first alumni reunion in The Netherlands last Friday evening, hosted by Michelle Collin, Director of Alumni Relations, and Charmaine Monds, IB Coordinator. Close to 40 former students, teachers, and parents representing 13 years of ASB history (from 2010 to 2023) gathered together to reconnect and reminisce about their days at the school, with several traveling from other cities in The Netherlands, including Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Leiden, to join the special occasion. We look forward to continuing this vibrant legacy and strengthening and expanding our ASB community.
ASB FACTS & FIGURES
60
Nationalities
975
Students
97
Students in 2023 graduating class
8:1
Student-teacher ratio
72%
International Students
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The American School of Barcelona inspires students to lead with integrity, to be open-minded, and to make the world a better place.
ASB News
Fifteen high school students traveled to Botswana over Spring Break to visit the Dukwi Refugee Camp with the goal of creating a positive and sustainable impact. Students had an action-packed week helping paint the local youth center, lead robotics and female hygiene awareness workshops and helping create a female soccer team. In addition, students were able to leave behind generous donations made by our ASB community, including robotics equipment and laptops, sports uniforms, cloth sanitary pads and underwear.
The experience for our students was nothing short of transformative, with deep connections, special moments, and new friendships made.
Congratulations to Grade 8 student Amy Sandesjo-Ntereke, who played the first trumpet at the AMIS European MS and HS Honor Band 2024 concert in Aberdeen over the weekend. This was Amy’s second time representing ASB at an AMIS festival.
Spotlight Productions would like to thank the ASB community for supporting their recent Under the Sea production. With a massive increase in interest in seeing the show this year, they performed four shows instead of three, with more than 700 students from local schools in attendance. You can catch the recording here if you missed this year’s performance.
The ASB Varsity Girls Basketball team finished in 5th place out of 10 teams at the ESC tournament in Lausanne, Switzerland. The girls won the 5th place game 24-23 against Zug. Congratulations to players and coaches!
The ASB Varsity Boys Basketball team won the Division 1 ESC tournament in Berlin, Germany, winning all 6 games in the round robin play and then winning the final against CAISL from Portugal 43-36. Congratulations to players and coaches!
The ASB "Chiringuito" is now open every Friday morning for parents to enjoy a coffee with friends on our outdoor terrace overlooking the campus. As we enter spring, why not join them? Every Friday morning from 9 AM make a date with members of our community at El Chiringuito.
Our congratulations to eleventh grader Julia for her remarkable participation in the AMIS European High School Honor Choir 2024 held on Saturday evening in Paris. The event showcased outstanding performances from 150 talented singers, underscoring the dedication of the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) to fostering excellence in music education across international schools.
Through interactive workshops and collaborative activities at neighboring adult-learning center Asproseat, our Grade 9 students partnered with adults with disabilities to refurbish toys for underprivileged children, facilitating collaboration skills and nurturing mutual respect and empathy. Aimed at intertwining their recent genetics studies with empathy and action, the initiative is committed to nurturing compassionate leaders through partnerships with diverse communities.
The ASB Middle and High School teams earned top results over the weekend at the IBERIA and BISA tournaments:
MS Girls Basketball BISA Tournament (Gava) - 2nd place
HS Boys Soccer IBERIA Tournament (Cambrils) - Champions
HS Girls Soccer IBERIA Tournament (Cambrils) - Champions
HS Boys Volleyball IBERIA Tournament (Madrid) - Champions
HS Varsity Girls Volleyball IBERIA Tournament (Madrid) - 2nd place
HS JV Girls Volleyball IBERIA Tournament (Madrid) - 2nd place
MS Girls Volleyball IBERIA Tournament (Madrid) - 2nd place
The results speak for themselves. Go, Lynx!
Our first alumni reunion in the United States, hosted by Director Mark Pingitore and Michelle Collin, Director of Alumni Relations, in the heart of New York City, reunited over 30 former students and parents spanning an incredible six decades for an unforgettable evening of rekindling connections and reminiscing about their days at the American School of Barcelona.
Congratulations to Grade 12 student, Gabriel Rodgers, for passing the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Grade 8 piano exam with Distinction. This demanding examination is the highest level for ABRSM, requiring musicians to play four pieces of music. Passing the Grade 8 level with Distinction is an exceptional achievement.
To help celebrate the Chinese New Year, our Chinese community generously brought the Lion Dance to ASB! Parents, students and staff were awed by this majestic dance. Happy Year of the Dragon!
We are privileged to announce that senior Genevieve Hobey has qualified as a Finalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program, an indication of her consistently high academic record in Grades 9 through 12. We wish her the best of luck in the next steps of the US college scholarship process.
In recognition of the International Day of Education, Catalonia’s local radio news station, Onda Cero, invited the American School of Barcelona to be interviewed by economist and journalist Ariadna Belver Comin.
Representing ASB, High School Principal Mr. Omar Ugalde shared insights into the school’s educational philosophy in preparing students of all ages for future challenges, emphasizing how crucial a high-quality and inclusive education is for a vibrant and thriving learning environment.
Listen to the complete interview (in Spanish) here or click here for the full program (ASB interview from 37 min 29 seconds).
This past weekend, there was lots of fun and good bonding on the slopes of Baqueria during our annual ASB dads ski trip, with over 60 fathers and 90 kids making memories!
The American School of Barcelona is delighted to host the 11th BCNMUN 2023 conference (Barcelona Model United Nations) on November 23-25, focused on the theme "Peace and Conflict." The opening ceremony welcomed 400 student delegates from 20 schools across eight countries at the University of Barcelona.
ASB hosted the Council of International Schools (CIS) University Fair on November 9, representing over 100 universities worldwide. High school students from across Spain, including ASB Grade 9-12 students, had the opportunity to meet with university representatives to discuss future ambitions and learn about different university options and pathways.
Middle and High School students can enjoy their lunch, and a little afternoon sun, on our newly landscaped terrace.
ASB staff and students proudly collaborate with Furnish a Future, a non-profit organization that was founded in 2016 by an ASB parent.
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Once a Lynx, Always a Lynx!
- Class of 2002
“Being a part of the ASB community was a big part of my life. I made life-long friends and established English as my third language. I traveled multiple times to the United States on school trips, and the school introduced me to another culture besides mine. My American adventure of working and living in Miami today would not have been the same without my years at ASB.”
- Class of 2022
"ASB's safe environment has helped me to find like-minded students with whom to grow. I have been an active member of the performing arts, performing in multiple school productions and charity and community events. I feel very fortunate to have such amazing teachers and a learning community that cares about student well-being."
- Class of 2021
"I am forever grateful to the teachers I had during my time at ASB. Their passion and dedication is unsurpassed; it is clear they not only love the subjects they teach but appreciate their role in guiding the curiosity and ambition of the students that pass through their classrooms. I'm going to miss seeing them every day."
- Class of 2021
"I attended ASB from PK3 until Grade 12, and over the years, I was able to appreciate the authentic feeling of community at the school. The school, being relatively small, makes it easy for students to develop strong relationships with classmates, students in other grades, and the teachers."
- Class of 2021
"Extracurricular activities and community service are essential components for students. I was the president of Rotary Interact, a student representative for Student Council, a delegate in Model United Nations, and on the school tennis team. ASB opened the door to an empowering, open-minded, and international learning experience that continues to guide me today."
- Class of 2017
"ASB drastically changed my perceptions as a former small-town American who had never before recognized the complexity of the world or the beauty that can flourish from intercultural friendships. My experience at ASB taught me the importance of community service, allowing me to understand how to tackle social problems at a young age."
- Class of 2020
"Coming from a very different culture, I was relieved how welcoming, and open-minded the student body was. The students are accustomed to the international community and celebrate different cultures. I would say, without a doubt, that the people– students and teachers– are ASB's greatest strength."
- Class of 2020
"When I first arrived in 9th grade, everyone seemed genuinely interested in ensuring my transition to the community was successful. I will always look back on my experience at ASB, inside and outside the classroom, as the most enjoyable time of my life, not only because of the opportunities that were at my disposal but because of the community that I was lucky to call mine."