Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
1457 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% |
Languages
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Spanish and Catalan: yes.
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| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Newcomer Classroom where kids will be able to learn our language of instruction in small groups |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Catalan (all years)
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Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Early Years - 23
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| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We employ teaching assistants in Early Years, they are half day in each class.
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| Use of technology in the classroom |
Moderate use. We use Chromebooks. We have them charged in mobile classrooms. There’s one per level starting in 5th of Primary. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
If needed, we can use virtual classes, and we work with Google Classroom Suite for Education: Google Apps, Classroom, etc.; Alexia. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our students practice the Christian Catholic religion. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students from other religions or beliefs are respected. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
1) US High School Diploma
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| Results in these examinations |
1) US High School Diploma: 100% students finish it.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the age, the amount of time that students need goes from half an hour (little kids) to 1-2 hours (older students). |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100%. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a team of 4 persons that works specifically with them. |
| Learning support offered |
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. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
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. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, when they need it. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
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. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Evaluation in the basic skills: speaking, reading comprehension, writing and maths. |
| Waiting list |
There is a waiting list depending on the academic year. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can join during the whole year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Students can start in our school at any time of the year. |
School day
| School start time |
EI, EPRI, ESO: 9h
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| School finish time |
Ei, EPRI, ESO: 16.30h
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| Supervised care before/after school |
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. |
| School bus service available |
We offer bus service, available from/to different nearby locations (Barcelona, Terrassa, Sabadell, Sant Quirze, Rubí, Cerdanyola). |
| School provided lunches |
We have our kitchen, cooking every day a healthy and nutritious meal.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We adapt the meal to the necessities of our students. |
| Uniform required |
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. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, martial arts, multisport, swimming, volleyball, skateroller, gymnastics.
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| Sports activities included |
All kinds: athletics, paddle tennis, volleyball, hockey, football, gymnastics… |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have a basketball competition. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
2 science labs
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| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an indoor gym as well as a sports hall for different activities.
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
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. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
1. High-Impact Pedagogical Foundation (Teach Like a Champion)
2. Immersive Literacy & Oral Mastery (Phonics & Drama)
3. Early Cognitive Environments (VESS & Espacios)
4. Collaborative & Active Learning (Cooperative & PBL)
5. Advanced Cognition (Thinking Skills Techniques)
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