Private bilingual school in Barcelona

At Highlands School Barcelona, we adapt the teaching of mathematics to different learning styles using the deductive method. We address all mathematical concepts with the aim of maximizing the learning capacity of students at this stage. We implement active learning strategies, using various calculation techniques and varied materials to explore the composition and decomposition of numbers.

This approach, recognized by mathematics educators, supports the development of each student in an individualized way, enriching their educational process and enhancing their mathematical understanding.

With this programOur goal is to develop individuals capable of successfully navigating a complex and constantly changing environment, equipping them with the tools necessary to be critical thinkers and informed citizens.

It is designed to train our students in the critical evaluation of information. We teach them to assess the credibility of a source or an opinion, which is essential in today’s world.

They learn to identify arguments presented in different contexts, from academic texts to everyday debates and discussions.To do this, it requires training in skills such as:

• The analysis
• The reasoning
• The reflection
• The making of judgments

Music education plays a fundamental role in the social and cognitive development of students from an early age.

Recognizing its importance, we not only offer music classes within the English curriculum, but we also extend the time dedicated to this area. In this way, our students have the opportunity to acquire a deeper and more enriching musical competence.

We highlight some programs:

• Choir
• Music Week
• Shows and concerts
• Highlands Got Talent

This program, supported by the Pineda Foundation (https://www.fundacionpineda.org/), provides students with effective strategies to optimize their independent study, such as the PASERR method. These strategies are implemented both in extracurricular activities and in the classroom, through the tutorial action plan. Thanks to this approach, our students develop key skills such as:

– Take notes efficiently.

– Use mind maps to organize ideas.

– Write clear and concise summaries.

– Manage time effectively.

– Use the calendar to plan and organize tasks.

These skills are essential to achieving excellent academic results and ensuring success throughout your educational life.

Our tutors, in close collaboration with the guidance department, have developed a unique programme designed to guide students in their learning process and foster their all-round development. This personalised approach ensures that each student receives the support necessary to reach their full potential.

At Highlands School, a private school in Barcelona, we have an emotional education program integrated into the Tutorial Action Plan. This program promotes the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of our students, encouraging communication and improving coexistence through joint work with teachers, students and families.

This program helps children and young people to:

• Knowing and trusting yourself
• Understanding others
• Recognize and express emotions and ideas
• Develop self-control
• Learning to make responsible decisions
• Value and take care of your health
• Improve your social skills
• Know and identify your moods

We live with joy the following of Christ, passionately seeking the Truth and the Good and accompanying our students in their Christian life.

In addition to religious classes and other pastoral activities, we have a chaplain and dedicated staff for this educational stage.

In 3rd grade, we prepare our students, during school hours, to receive their First Communion.

Through physical activity and sports competitions, our students develop essential virtues such as creativity, teamwork and perseverance, promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Our training programs offer specialization in various sports and participation in organized competitions.

Thanks to our modern facilities, the school offers a wide range of sports disciplines integrated into its educational curriculum, such as:

– Soccer

– Basketball

– Volleyball

– Paddle

– Table tennis

– Badminton

We complement sports training with extracurricular activities in our sports facilities, which constitute an extension of the comprehensive education we offer to each of our students.

At Highlands School Barcelona, we integrate the local curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum and are accredited as a Cambridge International School.

Our students have the opportunity to take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at the end of primary school.

In addition to Global English, 60% of subjects are taught in that language: Science, Music, ICT, SpeakArt and Physical Education, so that students learn to think and communicate in English in different fields.

We also promote language immersion through culture with international events and celebrations such as Jeans Day and Thanksgiving.

We also offer international experiences at prestigious schools in the United States, Ireland and Switzerland, thereby expanding our students’ education and global exposure.

At our school, we enhance communication skills with our own public speaking programme, which develops oral expression skills for confident public speaking. We offer activities such as Spelling Bee, public speaking events, presentations and drama and production opportunities, thus enriching students’ ability to communicate effectively.

At our school, we provide our students with the necessary tools to successfully navigate the digital world. Through a comprehensive and practical approach, we offer training in various technological areas, such as:

• Programming
• Robotics
• Content publishing and management applications and programs
• Control systems
• Touch typing (typing skills)
• Search and selection of online resources.
• Good command of the Office package.

We develop the will and emotions of our students by acquiring virtues that we work on through training campaigns and activities in the classroom, adapted to the different courses. We focus on a series of virtues that we consider fundamental for their development, dedicating each term to two of them: order, friendship, respect, generosity, effort, obedience, strength, responsibility, gratitude, sincerity, joy and humility.

A través de la disciplina formativa nuestros educadores trabajan para que los niños descubran en el día a día los valores que originan las normas, de forma que actúen por autoconvicción y no por la mera imposición de un reglamento.  De esta manera los alumnos van comprendiendo el sentido y la importancia del respeto y cumplimiento de las normas para la construcción de una buena convivencia escolar.