Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate
When children arrive at our school (some of them not yet three years old), we want them to find a pleasant environment where they can learn habits, make friends, and nurture their natural curiosity. That's why our dedicated Early Childhood Education area is completely separate from the rest of the school. This doesn't mean students are isolated; quite the opposite! They get to enjoy facilities designed exclusively for them, including a playground, a covered multi-sport court, landscaped gardens, a library, and a spacious area for various psychomotor activities.
Early Childhood students, along with their Primary peers, spend a significant number of hours each week on complementary subjects For us, these are considered official subjects in our curriculum and include: Drama, Robotics and Digital Technology, Public Speaking, Laboratory Techniques, Small Talk, French, Typing, and Chess...
In both Early Childhood and Primary, students learn English just as they learn their mother tongue—naturally, actively, and engagingly. We emphasize oral communication over grammar, especially in the early years.
Beyond that, students don't just learn English; they learn in English. In Early Childhood Education, over 70% of our school day is taught in English, which represents 92% of an official 25-hour week. In Primary Education over 50% of our school day is taught in English accounting for 68% of an official 25-hour week.
Upon completing Primary Education, students receive dual certification: the PYP Certificate (International Baccalaureate) and the Spanish Primary Education qualification.
PYP EXHIBITION: FINAL DRAFT STAGE OF EDUCATION
The International PEP-PYP program concludes with the FINAL EXHIBITION, a project where students showcase the communication, social, research, and self-management skills they've developed throughout the program.