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Spain, Barcelona
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Bienestar (wellbeing) is included in the PTOF planning with ongoing updates; the school runs projects such as Educating for Democratic Values to promote wellbeing and values education.
The school provides support teachers for students with disabilities, educators, and school psychologists who work closely with the CdC (Class Councils) and the school leadership to promote inclusion and academic success for all students with Special Educational Needs.
Italian is the primary language of instruction; the language curriculum also includes Catalan, Spanish and English.
School psychologists provide direct support to students, and wellbeing is a planning focus within the PTOF.
The school uses inclusion practices with the help of school psychologists and supportive staff to safeguard and support the welfare of students, coordinating with CdC and school leadership.
Istituto Italiano Statale Comprensivo di Barcellona is a state Italian comprehensive school abroad serving students from age 3 to 18 across two Barcelona campuses. Established in 1882 and state-recognized as a school in 1951, it combines Italian instruction with local language study and a framework aligned to both Italian and Spanish authorities. The curriculum follows Infanzia (kindergarten), Primaria, and Secondary I and II Grado, with Italian as the main language of instruction and additional Catalan, Spanish and English taught as part of a multilingual program. Primary class hours run around 40 per week; Secondary I Grado and II Grado follow 30–34 and 34–35 hours respectively. The primary and lower secondary campus houses the Italian Paritaria Kindergarten. The school participates in Escoles + Sostenibles environmental education and integrates local subjects to enable recognition by local authorities. Facilities span two campuses hosting primary, lower and upper secondary (including a scientific lyceum) program.
