Asociación Cultural Pestalozzi

The school's educational philosophy is rooted in the 'Ideario Institucional', which emphasizes the formation of students with an open mindset, critical spirit, and a sense of solidarity and reflection. This approach is closely aligned with the IB learner profile, promoting a balanced development of breadth and depth in academic studies. The institution is committed to continuous improvement through its 'Gestión de calidad institucional' (AQM) program.

The school provides a structured educational path across three levels: Initial, Primary, and Secondary. The curriculum is bilingual, with a strong emphasis on the German language and culture, alongside English instruction. The Secondary level includes a 'Bachillerato en Lenguas' and offers the optional, two-year IB Diploma Programme, which includes subjects such as Spanish, German, English, Biology, History, and Mathematics, complemented by the Theory of Knowledge (TOK), an Extended Essay, and the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component. The school also promotes MINT (STEM) initiatives, environmental education, and technology integration.

The school offers a bilingual Spanish-German International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which is optional during the 5th and 6th years of secondary school. This program provides an international title with university recognition, facilitating access to prestigious global institutions such as Oxford, Yale, Harvard, and Cambridge. Students consistently achieve high pass rates in the IB examinations.

The school maintains an 'Equipo de Orientación Escolar' (School Guidance Team) to support students throughout their educational journey. Additionally, the school provides specialized support for students, including options for dietary needs in the school dining service and academic support for students entering the Secondary level through the PAI program.

The school follows a structured admission process for its various levels. For the Initial and Primary levels, the process involves an application period, informational meetings with the school leadership, and a lottery system for remaining vacancies after priority criteria are applied. The Secondary level offers a regular admission track for students with prior knowledge of German, as well as a specific 'Programa de Apertura para el Ingreso' (PAI) for high-achieving students without German proficiency who wish to enter in the second year.

The school operates on a cycle that includes specific application windows for new students, such as the February to April period for the 2027 school year. The academic year includes various events, such as informational meetings in May and a lottery for vacancies in June. The school also maintains an agenda of ongoing activities, including student visits, commemorative acts, and open house events.

The school operates a large complex with dedicated buildings for each level, featuring classrooms equipped with multimedia resources, digital whiteboards, and notebook carts. It houses a library with over 15,000 volumes, science laboratories, and specialized spaces for arts, including music rooms with Orff instruments and theater studios. Sports facilities include an on-site gymnasium and a sports field located 100 meters from the main building, while the Initial level building includes a playground with a sandbox, a dry plaza, and a dedicated music room.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports training (such as handball and volleyball), mathematics workshops, and a leadership school. Students can participate in cultural exchanges with Germany and English-speaking countries, as well as various artistic workshops. Additionally, the school promotes social action projects, student trips, camps, and participation in events like the 'Jugend forscht' competition and the 'Noche de los Museos'.