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Primary Programmes That Prepare Your Child For Life

We help 6 to 12 year olds grow into happy, confident, creative learners ready to thrive in a changing world.

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Why Learnlife?

🌱 Holistic development, not just exams - Creative, project-based learning that develops academic fundamentals and life skills, nurturing your child's love for learning.

🤝 Personal attention and mentoring - Experienced learning guides know every child deeply, developing their strengths and confidence. Our small learning guide to learner ratio (1:16) and 1:1 mentoring means your child gets all the support they need.

🌍 Globally recognised, proven approach - Our approach is based on science and research and is recognised as a global leading education innovation. We also train teachers in schools worldwide.

😊 Happy, global community - A positive, supportive environment where your child's wellbeing comes first and they gain a global perspective on life within a community of over 30 nationalities.

Why Parents Choose Learnlife

Traditional schooling wasn’t built for every child. Too often, it prioritises memorisation over creativity and wellbeing. Learnlife offers a progressive alternative that allows children to:

✅ Learn without the stress of rigid exams and curriculums
✅ Develop essential real-world skills through hands-on projects
✅ Feel safe and supported in a nurturing community
Ben

Ben

Learnlife Parent

I have 2 kids here. We started in the US public school system and needed a change, and found Learnlife. My kids are thriving. The community is incredible. Best decision we have ever made regarding education for my children. This is the future of education, and I wish all children had the opportunity to learn in this type of environment!

Dave

Dave

Learnlife Parent

Learnlife is a truly unique place. It is an innovative and nurturing environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, curiosity and discovery. Learnlife has been a great fit for our son. We are watching him grow and thrive in a way that we hadn’t seen before.

Isabelle

Isabelle

Learnlife Parent

The experience is unique and totally different from what she would have had in a more conventional environment. It's an amazing mix of organized freedom to learn in a sustainable, eclectic, and resilient environment! Happy child, happy mom!

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Jennifer

Learnlife Parent

I had never imagined that I would see my child grow so much in terms of self-confidence and willingness to try new things in just one short year. They have had support and encouragement to dive more deeply into the things they love. I am beyond grateful to the caring Learning Guides that have helped nurture my child with care and love, and for the deep friendships and sense of community they have developed while at Learnlife.

Lynne

Lynne

Learnlife Parent

Sunday nights used to be a terrible time for the family because the kids dreaded starting another week of school the next day. Now they're actually excited to get back to it. Just after the first week or two we noticed a big difference in both kids, which I would describe as self-confidence that comes from being treated with respect.

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Hannes

Learnlife Parent

Learnlife is a purposeful community centred around lifelong learning, skills, and mindsets which matter and will matter even more in the future. Dedicated and passionate learning guides support learners to push their limits! Learning here is cool, fun and challenging. It becomes an integral part of your life! Learnlife is the reason that we live in Barcelona now. I feel blessed that my kids are part of it.”

Guy

Guy

Learnlife Parent

Learnlife has been an exceptional learning journey for our kids. A harmonious blend of innovative education with sustainability values truly cultivates the whole learner. My kids have flourished, developing vital life skills beyond traditional academics. The empathetic staff nurtures a community rooted in real-world, experiential learning. This place is truly transformative and a landmark in future education. I highly recommend it!

Federica

Federica

Learnlife Parent

Despite his good results in traditional school, my son felt that he could not satisfy all his curiosity and did not enjoy learning. In short, at Learnlife he found the right environment to transform his ideas into concrete projects and enjoy learning. Here, you are learning to learn and trust yourself.

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Preparing children for an ever-changing world

Our unique ‘Stages of Readiness’ focus guides our learners to establish independent learning habits, far more than in traditional school approaches.

They recognise the critical role of a positive learning community and aim to develop autonomous lifelong learners.

Our learning approach is based on a competency model that sees the learner holistically. The goal is to develop five different areas of the child and each area has different competencies broken down into essential skills.

At the end of each cycle, our community of learners gathers to present their projects to peers, parents, and guests in a celebratory Showcase. Our methodology not only focuses on developing important skills but also inspires children to feel enthusiastic about learning and care deeply for the planet which they will inherit.

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Primary Programme Overview

🧭 Adventurers (Ages 6 to 7) - Building curiosity and essential foundations.

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Children play and explore as they begin their learning journey, becoming more reflective and resilient.

Learners are encouraged to explore their passions and the world around them. 

🔎 Discoverers (Ages 8 to 9) - Applying skills and connecting to the world.

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Children deepen core skills, tackle collaborative projects, and develop a growth mindset.

Learners are encouraged to be creative problem-solvers and resourceful.

🌍 Pioneers (Ages 10 to 12) - Independent learning and leading by example.

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Children apply their knowledge across disciplines, think critically, and prepare confidently for secondary school.

Learners have become risk-takers and are advocates for the culture of learning.

A Typical Day for a Primary Learner at Learnlife

We give learners the freedom to find their own path within a structured schedule. Building blocks are like subjects and give structure to the day. Our schedule runs Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 16:30, and Fridays from 09:00 to 13:30.

Every day starts with a wellbeing check-in. Learners connect with themselves, others, and the world by sharing their feelings, experiences, and beliefs.

Learners take part in themed workshops to improve their written and spoken communication skills. These activities help them understand language better and boost their literacy skills.

Learners enjoy a snack, some rest and playtime at the local park and football pitch.

Learners experience a dynamic environment where they build their math skills through fun challenges and guided math sessions, helping them understand and enjoy mathematics more deeply.

Learners immerse themselves in real-world topics and projects that are meaningful to them. By researching, connecting with a relevant audience, and creating a public product, they gain a better understanding of the subject and link it to their experiences and knowledge.

Learners enjoy lunch together as a community and have free play time.

In Connect, learners discover a sense of wonder and connection to the different cultures and natural systems in our world. They learn to appreciate and take responsibility for caring for the environment around them.

 

In Imagine, learners play, explore and discover what they love. They can work with different materials, join skill-building workshops, or take on self-guided projects. They refine these projects based on feedback and present them to an audience.

Learners can leave at 14:30. If they stay, they relax with a 15-minute breather.

Learners take part in various activities that support their wellbeing. These include playing sports and engaging in self-guided activities like reading.

Learners head home after a fun and busy day.

What makes us different?

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Building foundations and exploring passions

Learning can be fun and impactful at the same time! We grow essential skills and inspire children to learn through adventure and explore their passions. This develops a love of learning and our learners are twice as likely to recommend us over their previous school.

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Nurturing unique talents and interests

We recognise children are unique individuals and don’t all learn the same way. Our personal learning approach develops essential skills and empowers learners to make decisions about their own learning. This creates happy, lifelong learners.

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Preparing for the modern world

We provide a 21st-century learning experience. We don’t make learners memorise and regurgitate but develop intercultural awareness, self-reflection and critical thinking skills. This prepares and empowers learners to thrive in the modern world.

Fees, admissions & enrolment 

We accept enrolments throughout the year, but most children join in September and January.

To start the application process, you can contact us and we will set up a virtual meeting where you will find out more about Learnlife and whether we’re a good fit for your child.

You then have the opportunity to visit the Eco Hub, and if you want to progress with your application, we will guide you through the rest of the process.

Contact us to start your application.

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Progression - Life after Eco Hub

The majority of our learners continue with us on our Secondary Programmes at our Urban Hub in Barcelona. Learners can also progress to a learning environment of their choice, including traditional local secondary schools without issue.

Where can I experience this personal learning programme?


Your child will learn at our innovative and sustainable Eco Hub on the beachfront in Castelldefels, built for learning in nature.

  • Beachfront location
  • Nature-based learning
  • Sustainable architecture
  • Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces

 

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June 04, 2025

Learnlife Info Session - 4th June

Register now for our upcoming live Virtual Info Session to learn more about Learnlife.

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Frequently asked questions

Understanding that deep and meaningful learning comes through a multidisciplinary approach applied to real life scenarios, we also recognize foundational skills in literacy and numeracy are critical for ongoing exploration in one’s educational journey.
 
We therefore offer core literacy development in both English and Spanish, tracking learner’s growth in fluency and comprehension while also allowing them to enjoy reading and writing through a variety of avenues.
 
We incorporate an innovative maths curriculum that is approved by the Ministry of Education in Catalonia and ensures that our learners are developing the skills necessary for complex mathematics in the future.
 
More than anything, this approach allows our learners to investigate what they need to discover, why it is important, and how to find the information. 

In our multidisciplinary approach to learning, we embed traditional subjects throughout the learning experiences.

 

Science plays a key role in our CONNECT building block, in which learners develop and cultivate a deep sense of wonder and interconnectedness with the diverse cultural and natural systems that make up our world.

 

Social studies is continually evident in EXPLORA, where learners learn by engaging actively in a real-world topic on both a local and global level, including ancient civilizations, family and community, global societies, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence.

 

More traditional STEM integration happens through our IMAGINE building block, in which learners have the freedom to play, tinker, explore, discover and develop their passions as they build, innovate, and iterate.

As is the case in any environment with young learners, helping them navigate feelings, social interactions, and big emotions plays a key role at the Eco Hub.

 

In our REAL TALK building block learners connect with themselves, others, and the world by sharing feelings, experiences, and beliefs, fomenting integrity, empathy, and community.

 

We do not utilise punitive discipline, but we do work continually with learners around their decision making and if something has been done to someone else or our space, how we can make things right again.

 

Our learning guides work closely with one another, learners, and families regarding the well-being of all learners. 

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