Yes. Our curriculum, called the Learnlife Competency Model, is recognised as a leading global education innovation. It’s built on years of research and best practices from pioneering educators around the world.

It aligns with the local Ministry of Education while integrating the critical skills learners need for a thriving future. These skills are embedded in our five key learning domains and delivered through what we call our Building Blocks:

• Learning to Be

• Learning to Think

• Learning to Learn

• Learning to Relate

• Learning to Act

Our learning experiences promote agency, are rooted in real-world relevance, and draw from a variety of methodologies.

We prioritise deep learning and foundational skill development in everything we do.

Through our competency model, learners build strong academic foundations across literacy, numeracy, science, and other key domains, integrated with real-world application.

Our interdisciplinary approach connects learning across subjects and fosters skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and creativity.

Regular reflection, feedback, and authentic assessment help learners understand where they are and what’s next, while building confidence and independence.

The learners gradually grow their understanding of the wider world within this framework. 

We focus on authentic, competency-based assessment rather than traditional exams or grades.

Progress is captured throughout the year using the Learning Vitae, a dynamic tool that offers a holistic view of each learner’s growth. It provides clear insights into where learners are in their journey and includes tangible evidence of their achievements.

 In addition, secondary learners share and reflect on their learning through:

• Showcases: Held once per cycle, these community events allow learners to present their work
• 360 Assessments: At the end of each cycle, learners reflect on their goals and share their growth with their families and learning guide. Parents also have the chance to contribute feedback.

Absolutely. Learners at the Urban Hub who meet the required criteria receive an American High School Diploma and can qualify for the Spanish ESO Certificate.

This opens doors to top global universities, entrepreneurial ventures, and a wide range of future pathways.

If learners need to pass an exam to get to their chosen pathway, we can adapt their schedule and help them prepare for this. Several learners have done this with no problem, in fact, their exam results are well above national benchmarks!

With personal mentorship and portfolio development, our graduates leave ready to take their next step. Confident, capable, and future-ready.

Learners have a pathways discussion to explore their options and make a plan to reach their goals. Their mentors support them throughout this process.

Our programmes are delivered in English. We offer Spanish and Catalan to develop language skills.

We celebrate diversity and multilingualism and provide many opportunities to develop language skills and an interest in local culture.

Our Learning Guides are multilingual and speak English, Spanish and Catalan. 

Yes. Our team includes qualified educators as well as individuals with rich professional experience from a variety of sectors.

Beyond credentials, we prioritise cultural fit, shared values, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with learners. This helps us create a vibrant, nurturing learning culture.

Every child has their own unique strengths and we’re here to celebrate and support those.

When additional support is needed (whether diagnosed or identified by our team), we collaborate closely with families to co-create an individualised learning plan. These plans evolve with the learner and focus on their goals, strengths and needs.

Support is led by our Learning Support Lead and may include:

• Learning Guides and Assistants

• Personalised plans

• Coordination with external specialists (e.g. psychologists, speech therapists)

Areas of support include:

• Language acquisition for non-native speakers

• Executive functioning, literacy, and numeracy

• Social-emotional growth and wellbeing

• Pathways for gifted learners

To ensure balance, we limit the number of high-support learners per Hub.

All our Hubs are accessible by public transport and car. Many families live nearby in international communities like Barcelona, Castelldefels and Sitges.

Families take public transport, drive, or arrange carpools, especially for the Castelldefels and Sitges Hubs if they live in Barcelona.

Travel times from central Barcelona:

• Eco Hub: ~30 minutes by car (23km)
• Village Hub: ~45 minutes by car (45km)