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Passport to Primary and the Challenge Project facilitate educational transitions and promote skills-based learning through active methodologies, makerspaces, and DIY culture. The Science Fair is developed entirely in English using the CLIL approach, integrating science with language learning. Beebots and LEGO Education support computational thinking and hands-on programming in the classroom.
Makerspaces and DIY culture foster creative projects across the curriculum. LEGO Education and Beebots provide hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in creative ways. Genial Center by Genially supports visual, interactive, collaborative, and digital learning.
Language learning is central, with English/Spanish bilingualism and offerings in French or German. International experiences within the center and support for experiences abroad in the USA, Ireland, Switzerland and the UK broaden horizons. The international model aims to form global citizens and competitive professionals through language study and international exposure.
Social-emotional learning and volunteering are pillars of Highlands' holistic education. The school has sports teams and participates in the High League, enriching students through physical activity and teamwork. It also maintains partnerships with universities, businesses, and social organizations to broaden student experiences.
Service learning projects are central, and volunteering is promoted as a pillar of education. The school is part of Regnum Christi and offers activities to help students acquire knowledge of the Christian faith and develop a relationship with Jesus through prayer and the sacraments. Tutoring and mentoring, entrepreneurship programs, character development, vocational guidance, and reinforcement and expansion groups support personal growth.
Tutoring and mentoring, entrepreneurship programs, character development, vocational guidance, and reinforcement and expansion groups support leadership development. The school partners with Junior Achievement and the Rafael del Pino Foundation to promote leadership and entrepreneurial skills. TEI (Peer Tutoring) Program engages the school community in improving the school climate and peer support.
Nadar es Vida Program, in collaboration with the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation, guarantees quality swimming instruction and promotes healthy lifestyle habits and water safety. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning and wellbeing as part of a holistic education. There are sports, wellness, and safety initiatives integrated into school life.
Highlands School Los Fresnos is a Catholic bilingual school in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, serving learners from 0 to 18 years. It belongs to the Regnum Christi network and has more than 15 years of history. The school blends Cambridge Primary for the early years with Cambridge Secondary, and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education center as well as a Microsoft Showcase School. In Early Years, bilingual education uses real language immersion from year one: up to age 2 each classroom has two tutors, one Spanish-speaking and one English-speaking; from age 3 students alternate days with either language. From age 5, Cambridge International Curriculum is implemented. It implements tailored educational project, with active learning, critical thinking, creativity, and oral expression. Digital competence is developed with BeeBots, LEGO Education, and Coding Express. Facilities exceed 16,500 square meters, with spaces that support collaboration and safety; Catholic formation is integrated via RC programs.
