- Barcelona is divided into 10 districtes (districts), within them (ris). Access to basic services, such as a school and a CAP (polyclinic), is built in the vicinity of the home [1].
- The school area depends on the address. For kindergarten, it is a districte, for infantil and primaria (3-12 years) one of the 29 barritic areas of one decritte, for ESO (12-16) districte; the decision determines Consorci d'Educación de Barcelona [2].
- Transport:: Single rate of one zone between 36 AMB municipalities; check time between address and school and work rather than by district name [3].
- We don't have district and price ratings: We have not found official data that compares areas as "better" or "better" or published estimates from private sources. [1][4].
- Data for datarites and barris published Ajuntament in Portal Barcelona Dades [4].
How many areas in Barcelona and how are they built?
Barcelona consists of ten districtes: Ciutat Vella, Eixample, Santas-Montjuüc, Les Corts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Grácia, Horta-Guinardó, Nou Barris, Santa Andreu and Santa Martí [1]Everyone is divided into barris, blocks. Amuntament (mayor) in the welcome guide for visitors explains that access to basic services, including school and CAP (Centre d'Atencio Primária), is built in close proximity: you need to contact the service nearest to your address. [1].
This means that the choice of the area affects the school area, the health centre and the road, not the quality of these services, and there are no official comparisons.
Are there official ratings for families in Barcelona?
No. We did not find reports from Ajuntament, Generalitat or Consorci d'Educación that would give the data to the "family fit" level. [4]Ratings and "tops" in private blogs, portals and agencies are based on different criteria and may contradict each other; we do not use them and do not recommend specific agencies and portals.
Three checks at a specific address are more useful for the family: school area, distance to CAP and time to work and study.
How does school zoning affect the choice of the area?
The proximity of the home to the school is a priority for pre-registration. [2]Rules differ for different ages:
| Level | Area to address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 0-3 years | Districte; some centres have their own zone | edubcn.cat [2] |
| Infantil and primaria, 3-12 years | One of 29 zones: quarter or group of blocks of one districte; by zones approved on 23 January 2012 | edubcn.cat [2] |
| ESO, 12-16 years | Discricte plus adscripción-related schools | edubcn.cat [2] |
| Bachillerato (daily) | Same districte gives a maximum of 30 points. | edubcn.cat [2] |
The list of schools for 3-12 years includes three nearest state and three nearest concertados, all schools in the zone, schools not exceeding 500 metres and others, if necessary, up to six types of each [2]The distance is considered from the block of houses (illa de casees) [2]The list for your address is available on the Consorci website. Do you need Catalan in Barcelona?.
What transport benchmarks can be checked?
The Metro, FGC, Roadies, trams and buses operate under the single integrated ATM system. [3]What should be checked for a specific address:
- The nearest subway, FGC or Roadies station and the route to work and school;
- Time travels in peak hours, not by map;
- The nearest stops of the bus and the night Nithbus;
- I'm not sure how to get to the airport.
Adult and child travel: T-usual and other ticketsAny time and distance numbers are better taken from the ATM or TMB planner at your address: we don't have them.
What should be checked before selecting the area?
| What | Where to look |
|---|---|
| School area and list of schools proximitat | educational.cat, section "Criteris de proximitat" [2] |
| CAP at and tanjeta sunitaria | Article Tarjeta Sanitaria in CataloniaPolyclinic at the place of residence [1] |
| Transport and tariff zones | atm.cat [3] |
| Data for datarite and barri | Portal Barcelona Dades [4] |
| Registration to the address | Padron and Empadronamiento certificate |
The prices of rent and purchase by region depend on the date, house and conditions, so there are no such prices. How to look for a place in BarcelonaWhat is appropriate for your family depends on the age of the children, the work, the budget, and the habits, and you decide if you move with the family, the order of steps and the time frame is set at the family questionnaire, the service is described on the page Family reunification and residence permitA general overview of the grounds of residence is on the page Residence permit in Barcelona.
Frequent issues
Which areas of Barcelona are better for families with children?
How many areas in Barcelona?
How does the address affect the child's enrolment in Barcelona?
Can you choose a school in another neighborhood?
Is there a single travel area in Barcelona for all districts?
Where can I find official statistics on Barcelona?
Based on source
- Ajuntament de Barcelona · Guia d'Acollida i Acompanyament (10 districtes, proximity access) ♪
- Consorci d'Educació de Barcelona · Criteris de proximitat: què són ↗
- ATM · Metropolitan faire (one zone rate, 36 AMB municipalities)
- Ajuntament de Barcelona · Portal Barcelona Dades: Observatori de districtes i barris ↗
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