Spain, Barcelona
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Institució La Farga is a private school in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, offering both British and Spanish curricula for ages 3 to 18. The school delivers Educació Infantil, Educació Primària, Educació Secundària and Batxillerat, with instruction aligned to current Catalan and national legislation and to the school's own charter. The campus sits in Mira-sol at Camí de Sant Cugat al Papiol, 36, serving around 1,530 students drawn from local towns, with about 800 families using school transport or public transit. The school emphasizes personalized attention to students and families and promotes values rooted in Christian humanism, including respect for every person, integrity, responsible freedom, and trust. A coexistence plan governs daily life, with safety protocols, regular communication with families, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Since 2001 the school has participated in a public-concert funding regime, supporting its development within the private education framework. For families and communities.
Cami al Papiol, 36, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Institució La Farga has 1,530 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain. It is situated on Camí de Sant Cugat al Papiol, 36-46. The school is part of the Institució Familiar d'Educació network.
Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate.
Private school.
Spain (Catalonia).
Annual tuition at Institució La Farga ranges from EUR 4,000 to EUR 12,900 for 2026/27.
Institució La Farga teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Offers Educació Infantil (early childhood), Educació Primària (primary), Educació Secundària (secondary), and Batxillerat (baccalaureate). The teachings imparted at the centre adjust to current legislation and to the curricula of the educational stages the school provides. The centre's mission is to place its pedagogical knowledge and educational experience at the service of families, so that students become integral persons, solidary citizens, and competent professionals, through personalized attention and the promotion of academic excellence in diversity, the pursuit of truth, and the practice of Christian virtues. The vision is to become a humanist and innovative educational institution that contributes to the improvement of society through the comprehensive formation of many families and education professionals. The values are based on Christian humanism: respect for every person, personal integrity with autonomy, responsible use of freedom, and a climate of optimism, trust and collaboration. General objectives include promoting coexistence, educational equity, helping each student relate to themselves, others and the world, and ensuring a firm yet flexible application of norms.
Batxillerat results in PAU exceed 100% pass rate. In recent years PAU results have surpassed the standard pass rate, indicating strong academic performance.
The school accompanies students from early years through to university. Graduates progress to higher education, and PAU results indicate success in university admissions. The centre emphasizes personalized attention to prepare students for higher education.
The school recognizes five dimensions in the development of the whole person: physical, intellectual, transcendent, emotional, and social. A prevention-focused Plan for convivencia is central to the educational project, with specific actions addressing all aspects of convivencia. A proactive Convivència Commission leads the plan and ensures regular meetings to monitor progress and share decisions. The general objectives include promoting educational equity and respect for diversity, helping each student relate to themselves, to others, and to the world, and fostering a culture of dialogue and non-violence. A Personal & Family Project and tutor programs support holistic development, with objective setting and reflection involving both students and families, while most activities use thinking routines and cooperative groups to develop emotional and social competencies.
Reading activities and materials may be approached in Catalan, Spanish, or English. For example, a class mural or a topic can be treated in knowledge of the environment or a reading can be undertaken in Catalan, Spanish, or English. English is included as one of the language options for classroom reading and discussion.
Mediation is used as a preventive strategy in conflict management, with trained mediators involved as needed. There are protocols for serious incidents and for safety, including a bullying prevention and action protocol. The center emphasizes wellbeing through the Convivència plan and explicit routines that promote respect, dialogue, and social-emotional development. Decisions and actions are communicated to families and staff, with visible documentation and regular meetings to support ongoing wellbeing efforts.
The school has safeguarding and child-protection procedures, including a protocol for prevention, detection, notification, referral, and coordination of situations of child and adolescent maltreatment with social welfare and the education department. Protocols cover serious incidents and abuse cases, with a disciplinary framework for student behavior and clear steps for interdepartmental coordination to protect students.