Spanish and Catalan: yes.
English: bilingual.
French and German: bilingual.

Newcomer Classroom where kids will be able to learn our language of instruction in small groups

Catalan (all years)
French (1st - 4th ESO)
German (1st - 4th ESO)

Early Years - 23
Primary - 25
ESO - 30
Baccalaureate - 30

25

We employ teaching assistants in Early Years, they are half day in each class.
We also use teaching assistants to develop English-speaking skills with a native speaker in primary. Helping in different subjects such as sports, art, drama...

Moderate use. We use Chromebooks. We have them charged in mobile classrooms. There’s one per level starting in 5th of Primary.

If needed, we can use virtual classes, and we work with Google Classroom Suite for Education: Google Apps, Classroom, etc.; Alexia.

Our students practice the Christian Catholic religion.

Students from other religions or beliefs are respected.

1) US High School Diploma
2) Cambridge International Programme: just started in primary. Progression expected until secondary (IGCSE, A Levels)
3) Cambridge Assessment Exams: Young Learners, A2+, B1, B2, C1, C2.
4) Goethe Institute German exams
5) DELF A2 and B1 French exams
6) Spanish curricula: basic competences, university access exams.

1) US High School Diploma: 100% students finish it.
2) Cambridge International Programme: just started in primary.
3) Cambridge Assessment Exams: Young Learners, A2+, B1, B2, C1, C2. More than 80% pass the exams. All the students of 6th grade certify an English level exam. 70% is finishing 2nd BTX with B2 or higher
4) Goethe Institute German exams: 90% pass.
5) DELF A2 and B1 French exams: 90% pass.
6) Spanish curricula: basic competences, university access exams. High scores 100% passed University Access exams last year.

Yes.

Depending on the age, the amount of time that students need goes from half an hour (little kids) to 1-2 hours (older students).

100%.

Yes, we have a team of 4 persons that works specifically with them.

Needs Detection and Psychopedagogical Evaluation: Identifying learning, emotional, and social difficulties through specialized tools (like PACBAL or BADyG) and creating individualized profiles (PAPI) to ensure no student is left behind.

Personalized Intervention and Support: Designing Individualized Plans (IP) and implementing methodology based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), while providing enrichment programs for high-capacity students and reinforcement groups for those with specific needs.

Teacher Advisory and Training: Guiding faculty on inclusive methodologies, assisting with the transition between educational stages, and providing training on mental health and classroom management strategies.

Emotional Well-being and Social Growth: Promoting emotional resilience and social skills through targeted workshops, mediation in conflicts, and the prevention of bullying using screening tools like the CESQ.

Academic and Vocational Guidance: Supporting students in their decision-making process regarding their future careers and educational paths, particularly in 4th year ESO through professional interest inventories.

Family and External Coordination: Maintaining a bridge between the school and families to offer guidance and resources, while collaborating with external health and social services for comprehensive student care.

For gifted, able, and talented students, we implement curricular enrichment programs and Individualized Plans (IP) to challenge their abilities and maximize their academic and personal potential.

Yes, when they need it.

We don’t perform evaluations before enrolling new students, but once they are in the school, we evaluate their academic and competence levels if they come from different countries. They also take an english level test.

Evaluation in the basic skills: speaking, reading comprehension, writing and maths.

There is a waiting list depending on the academic year.

Students can join during the whole year.

Students can start in our school at any time of the year.

EI, EPRI, ESO: 9h
Baccalaureate: two options, 9 or 8.15h

Ei, EPRI, ESO: 16.30h
4t ESO one day finishes at 14.00
Baccalaureate: Depending on the option that they choose in starting, they can finish school 2 days or 3 at 14.00, the other days at 16.30.

Parents have the option of asking for it with an extra cost in Early Years and Reception Year. In the other ones, kids can study in the school or apply for extracurricular activities.

We offer bus service, available from/to different nearby locations (Barcelona, Terrassa, Sabadell, Sant Quirze, Rubí, Cerdanyola).

We have our kitchen, cooking every day a healthy and nutritious meal.
To the early years, we also offer a snack before finishing school.

We adapt the meal to the necessities of our students.

There’s a uniform, different depending on the grade you are. Sport uniform for kindergarten, regular uniform from 1st primary to 4th ESO, and No uniform in Batxillerato, but there is a dress code for these students.

Basketball, martial arts, multisport, swimming, volleyball, skateroller, gymnastics.
Kumon, Spoken English, french, german, english.
Robotics. Arkhedia: We have a Music School inside the school linked to Conservatori el Liceu from Barcelona. The students who want to can follow music studies.

All kinds: athletics, paddle tennis, volleyball, hockey, football, gymnastics…

We have a basketball competition.

2 science labs
3 art rooms
2 music rooms
1 robotic room
1 auditorium
1 libraries

We have an indoor gym as well as a sports hall for different activities.
1 handball court
1 football court
1 volleyball court
3 basketball courts
Ping pong table
1 swimming-pool (exterior; it is only used from June till August)

La Vall is a school for families rooted in Catholic values, where parents and educators work closely to ensure high academic standards and personal growth. In Early Years and Primary, we have become a Cambridge International School, striving for excellence in the national curriculum (Maths, Spanish, and Catalan) while offering students the opportunity to follow the British curriculum (in the future we expect to continue in secondary). This international vision continues through to Baccalaureate, where students can opt for the Dual Diploma. By combining a rigorous local foundation with global qualifications and a high level of English, we prepare our students to excel in a multicultural world, fostering both intellectual and human development.

1. High-Impact Pedagogical Foundation (Teach Like a Champion)
We utilize Explicit Instruction based on the Teach Like a Champion framework to ensure academic rigor. By implementing structured routines and high expectations, we maximize "time on task," creating a focused and efficient classroom environment where every student is challenged to reach their full potential.

2. Immersive Literacy & Oral Mastery (Phonics & Drama)
Our language project starts with a systematic Phonics approach to ensure precise decoding and pronunciation. This is further enhanced in Primary and Language subjects through Oral Expression and Drama, where students develop public speaking skills, confidence, and fluency. This performance-based approach ensures that students don't just "know" a language—they can command it.
Middle School students focus on public speaking, while High School students transition to formal debating. Our students actively participate in prestigious external competitions, such as the European Youth Parliament (EYP).

3. Early Cognitive Environments (VESS & Espacios)
In Early Years, we combine the VESS model (Culture of Thinking) with "Stations" (Learning Spaces). These specialized environments are designed to promote exploration, creativity, and autonomy. By moving through different stations, children engage in purposeful play and discovery, making their thinking visible from the very start of their educational journey.

4. Collaborative & Active Learning (Cooperative & PBL)
Learning is an active, social process. Through cooperative learning, students work in structured teams to develop leadership and empathy. This is complemented by Project-Based Learning (PBL), where students apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges, integrating the National Curriculum with international perspectives.

5. Advanced Cognition (Thinking Skills Techniques)
Across all stages, we integrate Thinking Skills Techniques to move beyond rote memorization. By using graphic organizers and analytical frameworks, we teach students how to process complex information, evaluate evidence, and become independent critical thinkers prepared for the demands of the 21st century.