SAT® Prep Course in Barcelona
From our headquarters at Via Augusta 29, EPIC Prep has been helping students in Barcelona achieve the SAT scores they need since 2010, using a structured approach tailored to each individual. Every student’s starting point—their school, curriculum, and test date—is different, which is why we begin with an assessment and create a plan tailored to you. We do this with native-speaking tutors trained in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada, and with Boost Your Prep, our SAT practice platform: thousands of exercises available 24/7 so that your preparation doesn’t depend solely on class time, but allows you to keep making progress whenever and wherever you want. And it’s not just the SAT: we also support students preparing for the IB or other international exams.
SAT Prep Courses in Barcelona
We’ve been preparing students for the SAT since 2010, and during that time, thousands of students in more than 8 countries have achieved their goals with us. In Barcelona, we work with students each year who are aiming to gain admission to the most competitive universities in the United States and Europe. After assessing your test date, your availability, and your starting level, our advisors will recommend the format that best suits you—one-on-one, small group, or blended—so you can reach your target score on time.
We’ve been preparing students for the SAT since 2010, and during that time, thousands of students in more than 8 countries have achieved their goals with us. In Barcelona, we work with students each year who are aiming to gain admission to the most competitive universities in the United States and Europe. After assessing your test date, your availability, and your starting level, our advisors will recommend the format that best suits you—one-on-one, small group, or blended—so you can reach your target score on time.
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Individual SAT Course
- Duration from 5 weeks (flexible).
- Expert teachers: Native instructors with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: 2,500+ SAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Updated materials: Exclusive content, renewed twice a year according to the SAT.
- Exclusive tests: Realistic SAT tests with score analysis.
- Personalized plan: Tailored to your progress to optimize SAT performance.
- Inicio inmediato.
- Desmos Practice for the SAT.
- Full SAT registration advice.
SAT Mini Group Course
- Duration from 8 weeks (flexible).
- Expert teachers: Native instructors with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: 2,500+ SAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Updated materials: Exclusive content, renewed twice a year according to the SAT.
- Exclusive tests: Realistic SAT tests with score analysis.
- Homogeneous groups: Small groups with aligned levels and objectives.
- Start according to programmed schedule.
- Desmos Practice for the SAT.
- Full SAT registration advice.
SAT Individual Blended Course
- Courses from 4 weeks (adaptable).
- Expert teachers: Native instructors with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: 2,500+ SAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Updated materials: Exclusive content, renewed twice a year according to the SAT.
- Exclusive tests: Realistic SAT tests with score analysis.
- Additional videos: 10+ hours of exclusive videos from a top tutor worldwide.
- Inicio inmediato.
- Desmos Practice for the SAT.
- Full SAT registration advice.
Testimonials
Each of these students came to us in Barcelona with a goal and an exam date. Their scores—and their families’ testimonials—tell the story of their journey.
SAT 1400/1600
Cristina Esteban (mother)
SAT 1440/1600
MJ Guzmán (mother)
SAT 1230/1600
Jana Crous (mother)
SAT 1320/1600
Luís Lebrons (father)
SAT 1510/1600
M. Rexach (father)Where can we take you?
We have been helping our students access the most prestigious universities worlwide. Check out where our students have been accepted to
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The unique resources of EPIC Prep
A book, a software platform and a YouTube channel with more than 30,000 subscribers. These are projects that force us to know the SAT at a level far beyond what is needed to teach it — and that knowledge, developed outside our sessions, is what we bring into every lesson with our students.
SAT Desmos Hacks
The first Desmos book for the SAT with an integrated online practice platform
Published on April 30, 2026 by one of our co-founders, it combines theory and practice: every strategy explained in the book is applied immediately in interactive exercises on the online platform that comes with it.
BoostYourPrep
The first European SAT prep software developed by a test prep company
Built on an in-depth study of Bluebook — the SAT's official digital environment — it is constantly updated whenever we identify a new trend. Available 24/7.
YouTube EPIC Prep
More than 30,000 subscribers · Free strategies and content
Run by Jaclyn Caruana, it brings together exam strategies, walkthroughs of questions at every difficulty level and time-management tips. A way to see our approach up close.
Everything you need to know
Preparation designed down to every detail — to take every student to their goal.
The EPIC Prep Methodology
Since 2010, four pillars: specialized teachers, proprietary materials, a practice-driven method and continuous progress analysis.
Read more about our methodology →Expert teachers
Tutors who graduated with honors from universities in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland, with years of SAT experience.
From diagnosis to results
Every process starts with a data-driven diagnostic. A structured plan guides the student from the first session to exam day.
Personalized tutoring
One-on-one sessions and small groups. The program adapts to the student — not the other way around.
Continuous feedback
Constant updates for families. Tutors and software provide precise information after every session — no surprises.
A dedicated SAT team
A team fully focused on the SAT: research, materials, software and the YouTube channel. No distractions.
Ready for exam day
Simulations under real conditions with Bluebook and BoostYourPrep. Exam day should hold no surprises.
Global recognition
Five offices worldwide, students from more than 15 countries. A reputation built on results.
The SAT in Barcelona: why take it
Every year, students in Barcelona use the SAT as a key to universities in the United States — where it is the standard admissions exam, both for academic applications and for NCAA athletic scholarships, which grow more academically demanding every year — and, increasingly, to top European universities.
Because the SAT is no longer just "the American exam". In Barcelona itself, ESADE accepts it as part of its admissions process; and that same score lets you apply to universities in the United States and to European institutions that accept it from international candidates, such as UCL and King's College London in the UK or Bocconi in Italy. For a family in Barcelona with a child who wants to study abroad — or on an international degree taught in English without leaving the city — few tests open as many doors with a single result.
Why prepare for the SAT in Barcelona with a specialist academy?
A student in Barcelona taking the SAT isn't competing against their classmates: they're competing against applicants from all over the world, many of them native English speakers with years of specific preparation behind them. Whether they come from the Spanish Bachillerato, the IB, an American high school or A-Levels, their education gives them a solid academic foundation — but none of those systems is built for the logic, the pacing and the traps particular to this exam. The advantage is clear: the SAT score is one of the few parts of an application you can actively improve, with a defined plan and concrete deadlines.
That is the difference between preparing on your own — or with a generalist teacher, without high-level practice software and without the experience that only years devoted to this exam can give — and doing it with a specialist team that since 2010 has taken thousands of students to their target score: that difference shows up directly in the result.
EPIC Prep Barcelona is an academy specializing in the SAT. Every preparation begins by understanding the student: starting level, target score and exam date. From there we design a tailored program with expert tutors, exclusive materials and the EPIC Prep Methodology.
Call us and find out why our students have been achieving their goals since 2010.
Frequently asked questions about the SAT course in Barcelona
These are the questions families in Barcelona ask us most often before getting started: where the exams are held, what course formats are available, when is the best time to start, and what materials the student will be working with. If your question isn’t listed here, please write to us and we’ll be happy to answer it.
Where is the SAT administered in Barcelona?
The SAT is administered in Barcelona at test centers authorized by the College Board, typically located at international schools in the city. Test dates follow the College Board’s international schedule, with test dates available in March, May, June, August, September, October, November, and December. Spots fill up quickly, especially for the March, May, and October test dates, so it’s best to register as soon as registration opens. You can find more details in our SAT Barcelona Guide.
Which universities in Barcelona accept the SAT?
In Barcelona, ESADE accepts the SAT for its eligible programs. In addition, that same score opens the doors to universities in the United States, as well as University College London, King’s College London, and the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom, and Bocconi University in Italy—a popular destination for students from Barcelona, where competitive applicants typically score between 1350 and 1500. Each university updates its requirements every admissions cycle, so always check their official website.
Do you work with students from schools in Barcelona?
With students from all over the city, regardless of their school or educational system. We prepare students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program (such as the American School of Barcelona, Benjamin Franklin International School, Agora International School, or the British School of Barcelona), those following the British curriculum and A-Levels (such as the British School of Barcelona), the French system and its Baccalauréat (Lycée Français de Barcelone), the German Abitur (Deutsche Schule Barcelona), and the Spanish Bachillerato (such as Betania Patmos, Aula, Jesuïtes de Sant Ignasi, or Casp). Each student’s starting point is different: the initial assessment is what defines the plan, not the student’s previous school.
Does the Spanish Bachillerato adequately prepare students for the SAT?
The Spanish high school curriculum provides a solid foundation in content, but it does not prepare students for the specific demands of the SAT: the test presents algebra and geometry in deliberately unfamiliar ways, requiring multi-step reasoning and under time pressure. Furthermore, the Spanish system rewards lengthy, essay-style answers, while the SAT rewards quick and accurate pattern recognition. That shift in focus is one of the first things we work on during preparation.
Do you prepare athletes who are seeking scholarships in the United States?
Yes. Barcelona and its surrounding area are home to some of Europe’s top high-performance sports institutions—such as the FC Barcelona Academy, the CAR in Sant Cugat, and the Emilio Sánchez Academy for tennis—and we have extensive experience preparing student-athletes who are seeking scholarships at universities in the United States. The preparation is structured around the athlete’s actual schedule: longer, less frequent sessions, and the flexibility to reschedule during competition periods—something athletes particularly value. Between sessions, independent practice with Boost Your Prep allows students to continue making progress without relying on a fixed schedule, and for that very reason, the blended learning model—which combines classes with independent study—is one of the most popular options among athletes. The goal is to meet the NCAA’s academic eligibility requirements.
Do you only prepare students for the SAT, or do you also prepare them for other exams?
In addition to the SAT, at EPIC Prep we offer support for the IB and other international exams—a common practice among students in Barcelona who balance SAT preparation with their IB coursework. The initial assessment determines what you need and how to fit it into your schedule.
What SAT score do I need, depending on the college?
It depends on the type of university. The most selective universities in the United States—the Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, NYU, and Georgetown—typically admit students with scores between 1500 and 1580. One tier below, strong private universities such as Boston University, Tulane, or the University of Miami range from 1,300 to 1,450. In Europe, Bocconi typically places its competitive applicants between 1,350 and 1,500. Each university reviews its requirements for each admissions cycle, so always check the current figures on its official website.
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EPIC PREP Methodology
At EPIC PREP we have been preparing all our students since 2010 using a methodology based on four principles:
EXPERT TEACHERS
Our teachers are native speakers with degrees and years of experience in exam preparation. All our courses are taught live by specialized teachers.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENTS
The materials used are the result of the research of our specialists for each of the exams we prepare periodically, we review and adapt them according to the direction of the test.
PRACTICAL APPROACH
Our courses focus on the resolution of examination exercises. The objectives pursued are to consolidate the knowledge assessed and to ensure efficient management of exam times.
DATA ANALYTICS
At EPIC we analyze and monitor the performance KPIs of the preparations. Data analysis allows us to personalize the learner experience and improve the performance of our courses.
