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The school teaches in English, Catalan and Spanish, with English instruction delivered by native-speaking teachers. English, Spanish and Catalan are used across the curriculum, with teachers teaching in English who are native speakers. The school provides individualized attention, coordinated by the teaching staff, department heads and the psycho-pedagogy department. The mission emphasizes values such as respect for oneself and others, respect for the environment, responsibility, and appropriate use of freedom. The school supports the development of social and emotional skills and promotes peaceful resolution of conflicts.
The school provides individualized attention for each student, with close coordination between teaching staff, department heads and the psycho-pedagogy department. The school operates as a single-form entry, enabling close monitoring and personalized support for learners. The psycho-pedagogy department supports student learning and development and works with staff to address diverse learning needs.
The school teaches in English, Catalan and Spanish, with English instruction delivered by native-speaking teachers. English language education is provided in an international environment where English, Spanish and Catalan are equally utilized. All teachers who teach in English are native speakers. The immersion in English is designed to help students reach high levels of English by the end of secondary education.
The school develops affective and social capacities, focusing on emotional security and a positive self-image. It aims to foster autonomy, respectful relationships and the ability to participate constructively in the school community. The program promotes peaceful conflict resolution and collaboration across diverse groups. It emphasizes health, hygiene and respect for differences as part of personal development. The school maintains ongoing family–school communication as part of supporting student well-being.
Data protection is a priority; there is a policy ensuring respect and discretion in all information regarding students and their needs. The school emphasizes safeguarding through confidentiality and careful handling of student data as part of its care for learners.
John Talabot School is a Barcelona-based charter school for children aged 3 to 16, organized across infant, primary and secondary sections. Founded in 1976, it sits in the Sant Gervasi district at the foot of Collserola, and its three interconnected buildings host a single campus with extended day hours and on-site kitchen facilities. The school delivers a bespoke, tri-lingual curriculum in English, Catalan and Spanish from preschool onward, with native-speaking teachers and an emphasis on project-based learning. Real English immersion shapes daily learning, alongside Catalan and Spanish development. The program includes early access to Cambridge assessments from Starter to PET, supporting multilingual progress and external examination preparation. Facilities include ICT labs, Chromebooks for primary and ESO, diverse libraries, a music room, and language labs for French and German. Extracurriculars cover dance, performing arts, music, and literacy clubs, including Chess and Reading, within a values-based Catalan framework fostering curiosity and collaboration.
