Nastic Sports Academy is a high-performance academy based in Barcelona, Spain, where young athletes combine elite sports training with high-level academic education.
The academy focuses on the holistic development of student-athletes, helping them grow both on and off the field through discipline, teamwork, and personal growth.
As part of DPF Group, an international network of academies, our mission is to develop people and help them become champions not only in sports, but in life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12
- Grades: (Day Students) 1-12
- Enrollment: 2,000 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nastic Sports Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 274 schools) for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Faculty Education
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Nastic Sports Academy
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
1-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1982
Campus Size
25 acres
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 15, 2026
Last Day of School
Tue. May 18, 2027
School Motto
"Dare to Move"
Student Body
Enrollment
2000 students
% Students of Color
5%
% International Students
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
15 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
100%
Summer Program Offered
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
Courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
Admissions
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
6
School Notes
- Nastic Sports Academy is part of DPF Group, an international group of academies that promotes high-performance development programs and opportunities for young athletes across different countries and environments. Our mission is to develop people, helping every student reach their full potential and guiding them to become not only great athletes, but also champions for life.
- Our athletic program follows the methodologies used by professional clubs and sports organizations, ensuring that athletes are developed through structured, modern, and performance-focused training systems similar to those used at the highest levels of sport.
- Academically, we follow the American High School Diploma system, allowing student-athletes to combine their sports development with an internationally recognized education pathway. Through our programs, students can progress from high school to university studies and even MBA-level education, ensuring long-term academic and professional opportunities beyond sports.
- The academy is not focused solely on performance on the field, but on the complete development of each student. Through a methodology based on discipline, effort, teamwork, and personal growth, we aim to prepare young people to successfully face challenges both in sports and in life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Nastic Sports Academy?
The acceptance rate of Nastic Sports Academy is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Nastic Sports Academy offer?
Nastic Sports Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Field Hockey, Motorsports, Paddle Tennis, Sailing and Soccer.
What is Nastic Sports Academy's ranking?
Nastic Sports Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), Low student-teacher ratio and High percent faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Nastic Sports Academy?
The application deadline for Nastic Sports Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Boarding Schools
The nearest boarding school to Nastic Sports Academy is The Global College (309.5 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
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41227755656
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41227755656
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Chemin de la Source 3
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0041244934872
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
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Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 64% Tuition listed
Chem. de Pangires 26
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412155550
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412155550
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