Colegio Orvalle

The school's educational project is rooted in a Christian vision of life, focusing on the integral development of the person. It aims to form students with a global mindset, critical thinking, and solid human values, preparing them to be free, responsible, and service-oriented leaders who can transform society. The school emphasizes the importance of the family and provides personalized accompaniment through its mentoring system.

The school is an authorized IB World School implementing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Infantil and Primaria, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP/PAI) for Secundaria. It also offers a proprietary educational program for Infantil called 'Índicus' and a bilingual curriculum that integrates content in both Spanish and English. For older students, the school provides a rigorous academic pathway, including the Talent Development Program and the Excellence Program, preparing them for university and future professional challenges.

Orvalle students have achieved recognition for academic excellence, including rankings among the top 25 academic records in the Community of Madrid and high performance in the Evau exams. The school is recognized as a 'Bachillerato de Excelencia' and its students frequently participate in and win awards in academic competitions, such as the RelicatGames and various debate tournaments.

The school provides a dedicated Department of Orientation with specialized staff for different educational stages. It also offers logopedics and reinforcement therapies, with dedicated offices for these services to support students' individual needs. A system of 'preceptuación' (mentoring) is utilized to provide personalized guidance and accompaniment to students.

The school manages admissions through a personalized process, requiring families to request information and book a visit. It offers specific enrollment pathways for different stages, including an early childhood program (1-2 years) and a partnership with Colegio Retamar for families with children in both institutions. Fees include a one-time enrollment reservation and a donation to the Orvalle Foundation, with discounts available for siblings, children of alumni, and large families.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar with 10 monthly installments for tuition and services. Key administrative dates include the collection of tuition and service fees on the first of each month, with textbook and material fees processed in October and general expenses (including insurance, medical services, and cultural outings) billed in March.

The campus spans 20,724 m² and includes specialized facilities such as physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, an 'Agora' room for collaborative work and debate, and an 'Atelier' for creative arts and robotics. Sports facilities feature a multi-purpose indoor pavilion, an outdoor 20m swimming pool, basketball and mini-basket courts, paddle tennis courts, a skating rink, and a hockey/mini-football field. The school also provides a library, a kitchen and dining hall, and dedicated spaces for music, drama, and language instruction.

Orvalle offers a variety of extracurricular activities designed to foster physical development and character, including a school skating club, internal sports leagues, and a debate school. Students participate in cross-country competitions, such as the Cross de Aldovea, and have opportunities for international exchanges and stays in countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Germany. Additionally, the school hosts events like the Orvalle MasterChef and various artistic and musical activities.