Colegio El Valle II - Sanchinarro

Colegios El Valle is a secular, non-political institution committed to the integral development of students to serve a plural and democratic society. Its educational project is built on three pillars: educational technology, bilingualism in English, and the promotion of physical activity and sports. The school emphasizes cooperative learning, project-based learning (PBL), and the dignification of the teaching profession.

The school offers a full educational pathway including Early Childhood Education (1st and 2nd cycles), Primary Education, Secondary Education (ESO), and Bachillerato. It also provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and a Center for Higher Studies offering Vocational Training (FP) in areas such as sports and nature. The curriculum is enhanced by the 'Two Thousand Project' for English language proficiency and the 'Alejandría' project, which promotes reading across instrumental, learning, and leisure dimensions.

The Department of Guidance and the Psychopedagogical Cabinet are responsible for planning and developing actions to facilitate attention to diversity and meet the specific needs of students. The school implements the KiVa program to prevent and address bullying. Additionally, 'Help Classrooms' and 'Reinforcement Classrooms' are available to provide targeted academic support.

The school follows the official admission process established by the Community of Madrid, with applications typically submitted in March for the following academic year. Families must submit a single application for their first-choice school, which is then processed by the Schooling Support Service (SAE). Complementary criteria for admission include integration into a specific group and having siblings already enrolled in non-subsidized levels.

The academic year typically begins in early September, with specific start dates staggered by educational stage. The calendar includes three evaluation periods, with report cards issued in December, March, and June. Holidays include breaks for Christmas, Easter, and summer, alongside various national and regional public holidays.

The 24,000-square-meter campus features modern, functional facilities including 'Reinvent the Classroom' (RTC) spaces, laboratories, and an technology classroom. Sports amenities include a covered heated swimming pool, a sports pavilion, and multiple outdoor sports courts. The school also provides a library, an auditorium, adapted playgrounds, and a dining hall with its own kitchen.

The school offers a wide range of cultural, artistic, and sports activities designed to promote personal satisfaction and creativity. A central feature is the 'ValleOlimpia,' an internal sports competition involving football, basketball, and floorball, which complements formal physical education. Additionally, the school organizes an 'Urban and Summer Camp' to provide students with recreational opportunities outside of the standard academic term.