Agora Sant Cugat International School, Agora Pipo and Agora Patufet Infant Schools are private international schools ranked among the top ten schools in Spain. International Baccalaureate has been taught here since 2012 and we are one of the few schools offering the IB Continuum.
Agora Sant Cugat International School, is a prestigious international school which has achieved educational excellence throughout its years of experience, during which it has stood out for its educational innovation, established itself as one of the top private schools in Spain and where each pupil is given individual attention and their specific needs are catered for.
Art and Science through STEAM abilities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) is a teaching approach that encourages group work and the integration of highly related skills. These five competencies are the key to the integral development of children since they provide enormous cognitive and personal benefits and enhance their communication skills.
We prepare our students for an international future. We offer a multilingual curriculum with immersion in both English and official languages and with classes offered in French, German and Chinese. To complement our school-based language programme, students are invited to participate in international events, exchanges and trips to a variety of overseas destinations.
| Number of students |
1738 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80-20 |
| Native English, Catalan, and Spanish speaking teachers |
Many of them, but not all. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English, Catalan, and Spanish |
The Languge Learning Support is a compulsory service for all students in Primary & Secondary who do not have a CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) B1 Level in our languages of instruction - Catalan, English and Spanish.
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German and Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Thanks to the AGORA DIGITAL PLAN, the use of new technologies such as laptops from Primary 5, digital boards and interactive materials are present throughout the educational process, creating more attractive and effective teaching and learning models which are adapted to the different rhythms, aptitudes and interests of the students |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religion is offered as an optional subject and covers Catholicism and World Religions. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Ethics & Values Education is offered as an optional subject. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
100% pass rate in the Spanish University Access Tests (EvAU) . 100% pass rate in the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). A. International Program for Student Assessment (PISA) / Trinity College & Cambridge/ New Group Reading Test /DELF A2-B1-B2 y GOETHE A2- B1/Chinese Confucio Institut/Musical evaluations at the Liceo Conservatory |
| Results in these examinations |
Average IB diploma total of 33 point out of 45 (above the global average of 30/45).EvAU: 7,6 PISA: Reading 522/Math 537/Science 516 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
It depends on the grade |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework is given progressively from Infant 5 upwards. Reading is given in Infant 5, Primary 1 & 2 and then 90 minutes of homework per week from Primary 3 to 6. In Secondary, three hours of homework per week and in Baccalaureate 8 hours of personal work/study per week. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of students access their university courses of choice. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The Educational Psychologist, Guidance and Advice Department Service from ASCIS with UNDEV (Unit of Neuropediatrics for School Diagnosis of the Vallés) collaborate for diagnosis and follow-up in the areas of speech therapy and education psychology, establishing individual plans of action and is in complete confidence for all those involved (students, staff and families |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The Educational Psychologist, Guidance and Advice Department Service from ASCIS with UNDEV (Unit of Neuropediatrics for School Diagnosis of the Vallés) collaborate for diagnosis and follow-up in the areas of speech therapy and education psychology, establishing individual plans of action and is in complete confidence for all those involved (students, staff and families |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. We also provide Coaches for students, parents and teachers. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The Admission Team meets students in an informal meeting and families are asked to provide their latest school reports for a full academic year. |
| Waiting list |
Not at this moment in time. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no set deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:50 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
The Student Care Service is from 07:20 to 08:50 and from 16:30 to 18:00. |
| School bus service available |
The School offers a number of bus routes in the area of La Vallès, Manresa & Barcelona. |
| School provided lunches |
The school lunch and afternoon snack (from Infant 2 to Primary 2) is compulsory for all students from Infant 3 to ESO 4. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All special dietary requirements are catered for. |
| Uniform required |
The school uniform is compulsory for all students from Infant 1 to ESO 4 and includes the Physical Education and swimming kits plus accessories. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, Football, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Roller Games, Artistic Roller Skating, Tennis, Padel Tennis, Judo, Athletics, Chess, Competition Swimming, Musical Language, Orchestra & Band, Choir, Singing, Individual and group musical instrument lessons, Art, Drama, Dance, Ballet, Cooking, Film & Audiovisual, Fun Science, Robotics, Minecraft, Virtual Reality & Drone, Language lessons, Debate & Public Speaking, Mathematics Club etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education & Swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
School & Federated sports. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Auditorium, Science & Technology laboratories. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch, padel courts, sports courts, gymnasiums, cross country & athletics tracks |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Since its beginnings more than thirty years ago, ASCIS has stood out as a private school with high standards and excellent academic preparation. The comprehensive educational programme, the professionalism of its teaching staff and the results obtained by students have kept it in the top ten ranking of the best schools in Spain for years. ASCIS has been teaching the International Baccalaureate ® (IB) since 2012 and is one of the 20 schools authorised in Spain to teach the complete IB Programmes, the IB Continuum. Starting with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), it gives transition to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and ends with the Diploma Programme (DP). Throughout the educational journey, its methodologies are applied to offer the IB Continuum from Infant through to Baccalaureate. As an IB World School, it provides the opportunity for research, reflection, activity and creativity in a constant process of improvement and aims to form students committed to their future and that of the world around them. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We believe that each student is unique and everything is a learning opportunity for them and, so they can be guided correctly, they receive a personalised attention in a welcoming and stimulating environment with affection and respect, taking into consideration their pace and needs. Continuous and individualised tutorial action forms part of the day-to-day life of our students. The vocation to learn is one of the pillars of our educational project and is instilled in the attitude of our teachers. As an IB World School, we offer high quality professional development activities to our teachers who regularly participate in workshops and training days to remain at the forefront of education, optimising resources and preparing students for the challenges they will face in the future. Students are at the very core of our education project and our main priority every day. |
Agora Sant Cugat is an IB World School. Infant and Primary pupils at Agora Sant Cugat International School, Agora Patufet and Agora Pipo follow the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB). In a worldwide study called the International Assessment of Schools, pupils studying PYP and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the IB performed better than pupils that were following other programmes.
At the baccalaureate stage, we offer the possibility to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Numerous reports show that Diploma Programme graduates complete their university studies earlier than their peers, feel more prepared to undertake research-based university work, and are better able to cope with demanding workloads and time management challenges.