School preregistration 2025-2026: what do you need to know?

The preregistration period for the 2025-2026 school year in Barcelona’s local education system runs from 12 to 26 March. Preregistration is a key step to securing a spot for your child in one of the more than 400 schools within the Barcelona education network, which includes publicly funded schools: state schools and state-subsidised private schools (escoles concertades).

To guide you through the preregistration and enrolment process, we invite you to join an online information session hosted by Cristina Iglesia, school advisor from the Barcelona Education Consortium.

During the session, we will walk you through the process of filling out and submitting a preregistration application, explaining the criteria used for school placements. The session will also include a Q&A segment to address any questions or uncertainties you might have.

All details about the preregistration process, as well as the schedule for school open days, can be found on the Barcelona Education Consortium website. Visiting schools in person during their open days is highly recommended to help you make an informed decision that best suits your family’s needs.

Online session via the ZOOM platform. You will receive a link for the session 24 hours in advance.