
Institucio La Vall
Part of Institució Familiar d’Educació, Christian
Updated July 2026
Accreditations
La Vall is a chartered school located in Bellaterra that provides education from nursery through to Baccalaureate. It is part of the Institució Familiar d’Educació group and focuses on personalized attention and Christian humanism to prepare students for their future.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is a Christian-inspired institution founded on the principles of Christian humanism, emphasizing the development of the whole person. Its educational model promotes values such as freedom, effort, optimism, solidarity, and respect, while fostering a close collaboration between families and the school. The school utilizes a single-sex education model from Primary onwards to better adapt to the psychological and developmental needs of students.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning Nursery, Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate stages. It features a multilingual programme and a Dual Diploma Programme, which allows students to earn both Spanish and American High School Diplomas simultaneously by completing additional online subjects. The academic approach integrates scientific, technical, and humanistic areas, supported by innovative projects like 'Aude! 30' and 'Team Leaders' for leadership development.
Outcomes
Students are prepared to become caring citizens and competent professionals, with many achieving success in academic competitions, such as the Dual Diploma Programme, where graduates have earned placement on the Academic Honor Roll. The school is recognized for its academic excellence, frequently appearing in rankings of the best schools in Spain and achieving success in external examinations like Cambridge English certifications.
Student support
Learning support
Personalized attention is a cornerstone of the school's educational approach, with tutors meeting students twice a month and families once a term to set improvement goals and track progress. The school also provides ongoing teacher training in new methodologies and innovation projects to ensure high-quality support for all students.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What accreditations does Institucio La Vall hold?
- Institucio La Vall holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
- Is Institucio La Vall co-educational?
- Institucio La Vall is a girls school.
- Where is Institucio La Vall located?
- Institucio La Vall is an international school in Barcelona, Spain.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school offers individualised interviews and visits for prospective families to learn about its educational project and facilities. Interested families are encouraged to contact the school by phone to schedule these appointments. Information sessions for new parents are also held periodically.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic calendar with specific dates for parent meetings, academic events, and school holidays. The website provides a searchable calendar feature for tracking upcoming events and activities.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in Bellaterra, the campus features facilities adapted for all age groups, including classrooms, playgrounds, an Atelier, and sports courts. The school has recently inaugurated a new sports centre to support its physical education and extracurricular programmes.
Co-curriculars
The school provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports such as artistic gymnastics, and academic competitions like debate tournaments, robotics, and spelling bees. Additionally, the school organizes summer camps and social service projects, such as the sewing workshop for the Shariani Primary School in Kenya. After-school services, including reinforcement classes and supervision, are also available.
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