Institució La Farga vs ISCAT International School of Catalunya

	I Institució La Farga Barcelona, Spain	I ISCAT International School of Catalunya Barcelona, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,000 - 12,900	Fees / year €8,925 - 13,650
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Boys School	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 1,530	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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.	Location La Garriga campus in La Garriga, Barcelona, Spain. The main address is Manuel Raspall, 8, 08530 La Garriga, Barcelona. The campus comprises four buildings (Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles) and can accommodate up to 300 students from Nursery to Year 13. It is about 30 minutes from Barcelona city centre and from the Costa Brava beaches; La Garriga is green and safe with a train station nearby for easy access to Barcelona.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate.	Stages From 3 to 18 years (Nursery through Year 13).
School type	School type Private school.	School type British international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support is led by qualified SEN practitioners who shadow progress, liaise between students, teachers and parents, and plan and deliver the Emotional Education programme. When ongoing specialised attention is required, ISCAT collaborates with external professionals and a visiting psychologist is available weekly; parents are involved in interventions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain (Catalonia).	Country affiliation British international school following the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Morning: 7.30–8.15 am (Early Morning); 8.30 am start with flexible arrival for Early Years until 9.00 am. Lunch: 12.45–2.00 pm for Early Years; 1.00–2.00 pm for Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. Afternoon: 2.00 pm start; 4.00 pm end; after‑school activities until 5.15 pm; after‑school care until 6.00 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details ISCAT offers school transport with two routes: Mataró Parc Shopping Centre (Mataró) for families on the Maresme coast (about 30 minutes) and Barcelona (Plaza de Alfonso Comín, exit 6, Ronda de Dalt). Public transport options include Renfe Rodalies line R3 to La Garriga (La Garriga train station is about a two‑minute walk from campus) and Sagales bus service from Granollers to La Garriga.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration (matrícula) - Guardería (early years): EUR 375 one-off registration fee. - Infantil, Primaria, ESO (compulsory stages covered under concertado arrangements): no separate registration fee listed (EUR 0). - Bachillerato (upper secondary): EUR 410 one-off registration fee. Tuition (regular school fees) — by year group - Guardería (nursery/early years): EUR 350 per month; equivalent annual figure given as EUR 3,875. Per-term equivalent (three-term academic division) = EUR 1,292 (annual ÷ 3). Per 10-month billing equivalent = EUR 387.50 per month. - Infantil (pre-primary) / Primaria (primary) / ESO (lower secondary): EUR 220 per month; equivalent annual figure given as EUR 2,200. Per-term equivalent (three-term academic division) = EUR 733.33. Per 10-month billing equivalent = EUR 220 per month. - Bachillerato (upper secondary): EUR 650 per month; equivalent annual figure given as EUR 6,910. Per-term equivalent (three-term academic division) = EUR 2,303.33. Per 10-month billing equivalent = EUR 691.00 per month (annual ÷ 10). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's standard practice for spreading the annual charge is to prorate costs into 10 monthly payments across the academic year (commonly used format for academic billing). Use of the 10-month proration is how monthly equivalents above are presented. Late-payment terms, specific instalment due dates, and any applicable administrative late fees are handled under the school's payment policy. Boarding / Residence - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply). Other costs and recurring extras - School lunch (comedor): typical range indicated between EUR 120 and EUR 172 per month depending on options selected; an institutional cost line for La Farga shows EUR 172 per month for lunch in one comparative study. - Material escolar (school materials): an annual cost of approximately EUR 220 is shown as a typical annual materials expense. - Transport (school bus): a typical monthly transport charge is shown around EUR 150 per month. - iPad / new-technology kit (when applicable): an annual technology fee/item is shown in the comparative breakdown at EUR 492 (one-off or annual depending on the provision model). - Insurance and small annual items: typical entries include school insurance and pastoral/psychopedagogical support fees (examples in the school-comparison breakdown include small annual charges such as EUR 73 for insurance). - Uniform / clothing: a specific single annual uniform amount is listed as part of the comprehensive cost breakdown where applicable; the comparative breakdown includes a clothing/uniform line in its totals. Individual uniform prices vary by item and are charged separately. Refunds and cancellations - No centrally published, itemised refund schedule for tuition or registration fees was found in the public fee summaries consulted; refunds and cancellation terms are managed under the school's enrollment and payment policy and typically depend on timing of withdrawal and which specific fees or services were paid. Parents should expect that one-off registration fees and specific service charges (e.g., ordered technology kits, uniform suppliers) may be non-refundable once purchased. Fee payment options - Common payment methods in the documents reviewed include bank transfer and recurring monthly instalments (prorated payments). Credit-card acceptance and direct-debit arrangements are commonly available at similar schools; specific accepted methods (credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, on-line payment portal) are applied according to the school's finance office procedures. Summary of key numbers (examples for quick reference) - Guardería: EUR 350 / month (annual EUR 3,875); registration EUR 375. - Infantil / Primaria / ESO: EUR 220 / month (annual EUR 2,200); registration EUR 0. - Bachillerato: EUR 650 / month (annual EUR 6,910); registration EUR 410. - Comedor (lunch): typical EUR 120–172 / month. Transport: EUR ~150 / month. Material: EUR ~220 / year. Technology kit: EUR ~492 / year. Brief note on coverage: the figures above are extracted from recent comparative fee breakdowns and school-fee summaries for La Farga and present the regular tuition, registration, common ancillary services (lunch, transport, materials, technology) and the standard billing format (10 monthly instalments). Some specific items (exact instalment due dates, precise refund conditions, optional extracurricular pricing, and any targeted discounts or sibling reductions) are determined by the school's current payment policy and enrolment contract and are handled administratively by the school's finance office.	Fee details Application / Enrolment Fees - Enrolment fee (one-off): EUR 2,200. - Entrance test fee (for Secondary and A‑Level candidates only): EUR 50. - Sibling discount: third child onward receives 20% discount when siblings are enrolled simultaneously; the third child's enrolment can be free in the enrolment-fee line described. Tuition fees — annual (by age / year group) and termly (calculated) - Early Years (Nursery / Reception, ages 3–5): Annual EUR 8,436. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 2,812.00 (calculated). - Key Stage 1 / Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11): Annual EUR 9,039. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 3,013.00 (calculated). - Key Stage 3 (Secondary, Years 7–9, ages 11–14): Annual EUR 10,393. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 3,464.33 (calculated). - Key Stage 4 (GCSE stage, Years 10–11, ages 14–16): Annual EUR 12,803. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 4,267.67 (calculated). - Key Stage 5 (A‑Levels, Years 12–13, ages 16–18): Annual EUR 15,665. Termly (annual ÷ 3) EUR 5,221.67 (calculated). Notes on what the annual tuition includes: - Tuition, school materials, books and school insurance are included in the annual fee for the listed stages; re‑enrolment/pre‑inscription is also listed as included in the fee for the relevant stages. PE activities are specifically listed under some secondary stages. Other recurring costs and optional services - School lunch (monthly): Regular use EUR 200 per month; Occasional use EUR 14 per meal; Packed lunch option EUR 35 (monthly). - Early Morning Care (7:30–8:00): Regular use EUR 65 per month; Occasional use EUR 7 per day. - After‑School Care (16:15–18:00): Regular use EUR 75 per month; Occasional use charged at EUR 6 per 30 minutes. - School transport (monthly by route): typical full monthly charges shown are EUR 180–205 depending on route; occasional single‑journey price EUR 15. Transport must be paid termly, in advance, for full‑service users. Examination and exam‑related charges - GCSE (Year 11) exam fee: EUR 150 per subject. - AS Level (Year 12) exam fee: EUR 195 per subject. - A Level (Year 13) exam fee: EUR 315 per subject. - Additional exam charges: Special access arrangements EUR 35 per subject; re‑mark / re‑sit fees follow the same subject rates above and late entries incur double fees as noted. Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding fees appear in the current school fees document for the fees schedule provided. A historical boarding schedule (Academic Year 2019–20) exists showing examples of boarding charges (for reference only): Registration EUR 1,000; Full boarding (7‑day) EUR 39,500; Weekly boarding (Mon–Fri) EUR 30,000; one‑term option EUR 16,000; refundable deposit EUR 3,000. The current fees document does not list boarding charges. Refund information - The current fees document does not specify any general refund policy for tuition or enrolment. The historical boarding schedule (2019–20) explicitly listed a refundable boarding deposit (EUR 3,000) in that older boarding schedule. No refundable‑fee rules for current tuition or enrolment are specified in the current fees document. Billing schedule and payment terms - The fees document explicitly states that the school transport tariff for regular users must be paid termly, in advance. The fees document does not provide detailed general tuition billing dates, payment‑deadline schedule, or standard late‑payment penalties within the fees pages provided. Fee payment options - The current fees document does not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) or specific bank details. Short summary of missing items in the published fees document - The published fees material lists annual tuition by stage, the one‑off enrolment fee, ancillary monthly charges (meals, care, transport) and examination charges, and it specifies that transport is paid termly in advance. The published fees material does not state a detailed tuition billing schedule (specific payment dates or term‑dates for tuition), does not list accepted payment methods, and does not include a general refund policy for tuition/enrolment. Historical boarding fees are available in an older boarding schedule but boarding is not listed in the current fees document.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding is offered with the following options (Academic Year 2019-2020): 7-day week boarding 39,500 €, Weekly Boarding (Mon–Fri) 30,000 €, and a 1-term option 16,000 €. Registration 1,000 €, Deposit 3,000 €. Extras are not included (excursions, extracurricular activities and afternoon & weekend clubs).
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform policy: School uniform for cycles Initial through Baccalaureate includes a navy blue blazer, medium gray trousers (primary students wear shorts), blue Oxford shirt, navy blue jumper with a pointed collar, navy long socks when wearing shorts, and black dress shoes. If a coat is worn, it should match the blazer and be dark in color. A navy blue LF logo hoodie is available to students and is not part of the sports uniform. Sports uniform includes white socks, athletic shoes, La Farga technical T-shirt, shorts, and a sports bag.	Uniform requirement ISCAT has implemented a dress code. All students up to Key Stage 3 must wear school uniform. Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 do not have to wear a uniform but must follow the dress code. The uniform is supplied by Minime Uniformes.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school dining room service is available to all students. There are two dining rooms: one for Early Years and Key Stage 1, and another for Primary and Secondary. Students may use the school catered lunch service or bring a packed lunch. Menus are prepared by a local La Garriga catering company and supervised by a dietician; special menus are available for dietary requirements. Lunchtime supervision is provided by staff. The monthly menu is available on the intranet. Use of the dining room is charged monthly and is not included in tuition; occasional lunches may be paid on the day; a small charge may apply for those bringing packed lunches.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned by Institució Familiar d'Educació and promoted with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide integral education. In September 2001 the centre joined the concert regime established by LODE and LOMCE.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details The International School of Catalunya follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales from Early Years through to A-Levels. Year 10 Secondary students (aged about 15-16) take IGCSE examinations. A-Levels are a two-year programme preparing students for university. Official exams include SATs, I/GCSE, and International A-Levels. The Early Years Foundation Stage begins in Reception (3-5 years) and Primary education starts in Key Stage 1; Secondary begins in Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) and continues to Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Batxillerat results in PAU exceed 100% pass rate. In recent years PAU results have surpassed the standard pass rate, indicating strong academic performance.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 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.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning 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.	Social & emotional learning Emotional Education is provided throughout Primary and Secondary. The school aims to create independent learners and thinkers within a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive and develop positive academic, life and interpersonal skills.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language 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.	English as an additional language Entry to Early Years requires no prior knowledge of English, while entry to Secondary and A-Levels requires an adequate level of spoken English.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing 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.	Mental wellbeing Emotional Education is embedded across Primary and Secondary. The school offers Forest School Education and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with Gold Award.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding 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.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located in Mira-sol, Sant Cugat del Vallès, at Camí de Sant Cugat al Papiol, 36. It is a private school owned by Institució Familiar d'Educació. It has been promoted with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide students with a comprehensive education. The school offers Infant Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Bachillerato. Since September 2001, the center has been under a government concert regime. The school's mission emphasizes personalized attention to each student and family.	Facilities overview The school has its main La Garriga campus, comprising four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—that host up to 300 students from Nursery to Year 13. The school has a safe play area for younger children and a park with a football field and basketball hoops used by older students. The campus is positioned about 30 minutes from Barcelona city centre and from the beaches of the Costa Brava, with the Pyrenees about 1.5 hours away. The town of La Garriga has shops, restaurants, sport clubs, a cinema and a train station within a short walk, and the nearest airports are in Barcelona and Girona.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has a safe play area for younger children and a park featuring a football field and basketball hoops for older students.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers Educació Infantil (Early Childhood Education), Educació Primària (Primary Education), Educació Secundària (Secondary Education), and Batxillerat (Bachillerato). It is a private center owned by Institució Familiar d'Educació. The curriculum aligns with current Catalan and national legislation and the decrees that establish the curricula. The center has been under a concert regime since September 2001. The school emphasizes personalized attention to students and families as part of its educational model.	Academic facilities The school has four buildings—Blancafort, Manuel Raspall, Xavier Calls and Caselles—that host classrooms for Nursery to Year 13. A library is used by Year 1 for reading and learning activities. The school follows the British National Curriculum and supports small class sizes to enable personalised learning. Forest School pedagogy provides weekly outdoor learning sessions in local forests.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The convivencia plan promotes participation in complementary activities, extracurricular activities, and educational leisure activities in the surrounding community. It establishes and energizes a convivencia commission to oversee convivencia. It includes safety-oriented protocols such as a protocol for serious incidents with minors, a protocol of prudence and safety for staff, and a protocol for bullying. It outlines annual convivencia objectives and related actions. It provides for weekly communication with families, including meetings with the teaching staff, parent meetings, periodic interviews, and coordination meetings.	Extra curricular facilities The school has a wide after-school program including Dance, Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Arts & Crafts, Football Club, Pre-robotics & Robotics, Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club, Tennis and Homework Club. Activities run Monday to Thursday from 16:10 to 17:10 and are organised by ISCAT staff and other qualified professionals, with further information available on the intranet or at the school office. Forest School sessions take place weekly, led by Forest School teachers in natural settings. The school has a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award program for Secondary students, including volunteering, physical, skills and an expedition.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Institució La Farga is a private school in Sant Cugat del Vallès. It is owned by the Institució Familiar d'Educació and was established with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide students with an integral education within the law. The center offers Educación Infantil, Educación Primària, Educación Secundària and Batxillerat and has legal personality recognized by law. In September 2001, the school entered the regime of public-concert funding established by the LODE and LOMCE. Approximately 800 families are part of the center, corresponding to about 1,530 students who come from nearby towns and travel to the center with their families, by public transport or school transport.	History Founded in 2007, The International School of Catalunya (ISCAT) is a British school located in La Garriga, Barcelona. It offers formal British education to students aged 3 to 18, from Early Years to A Levels, with the National Curriculum of England and Wales; GCSE is taken around age 16, followed by A Levels, all of which are recognised and convalidated by local Generalitat and international institutions. ISCAT complements the core curriculum with Forest School and the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools programme. In 2012, ISCAT became the first school in Spain to offer Forest School under the guidance of Forest Leader Emma Montgomery. It is an accredited UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a Gold Award, and the articles of the Rights of the Child underpin the learning programme and day-to-day governance.
Community	Community La Farga forms a close educational community in which families, students and staff share a mission of integral education with Christian humanism and personalized attention. The student body comprises about 1,530 students from nearby towns who travel to the center with their families or by public or school transport. There is a strong sense of belonging, evidenced by many alumni enrolling their children and by former staff who continue to work at the school. The community emphasizes convivencia and values aligned with its educational approach.	Community ISCAT fosters a friendly, family atmosphere and actively involves parents and carers in the early years. Forest School sessions are a core part of the learning experience, with weekly visits to the local forest. The UNICEF Rights Respecting School programme reinforces school values and governance, with elected class representatives forming student councils and collaboration with families and local businesses. Recent News highlights ongoing outdoor learning, climate action projects, and student activities within the ISCAT community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a School Council (Consell Escolar) and an AMPA (Parent Association). The Plan de Convivència outlines family and student involvement through class assemblies, Team Leader meetings, assemblies, celebrations and sports competitions. Parents participate in Reunions de pares and interact with teaching staff, with information channels including a weekly newsletter and email communications. The document describes roles and responsibilities for family participation and coordination to support convivencia. The school promotes a culture of dialogue, peace and non-violence, in line with its values.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers early childhood education, primary education, secondary education, and the baccalaureate program. The school is owned by the Institució Familiar d'Educació and was promoted with a cooperative spirit by parents to provide students with comprehensive education, in line with current legislation and the school's own character. As of September 2001, the center entered the regime of concerts (public funding) established by LODE and LOMCE. Teaching at the center aligns with current legislation and its internal regulations; it has been duly authorized (DOGC 723) and carries code A08025885 in the Department of Education's register, and enjoys legal personality conferred by law.	Academic & intellectual ISCAT offers formal British education to students aged 3 to 18, from Kindergarten to High School. The program is based on the British National Curriculum. The school emphasises small class sizes to foster stronger teacher–student relationships and personalised learning. The school aims to create independent learners and thinkers and to develop positive academic, life and interpersonal skills.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative ISCAT offers after-school activities including Dance and Arts & Crafts. The program also includes Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Football Club, and Pre-robotics & Robotics, along with Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club and Tennis. Activities are run Monday to Thursday from 16:10 to 17:10 by ISCAT staff and other suitably qualified professionals.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language ISCAT has a multicultural environment. The school uses the British National Curriculum. The school has native teachers.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies At ISCAT we offer a range of after-school activities designed to complement your child's learning and development. Activities take place Monday to Thursday from 16:10 until 17:10 and are organised and run by ISCAT staff and other suitably qualified professionals. The following activities are offered this year: Dance, Chess, Cooking Club, Multi-sports, Arts & Crafts, Football Club, Pre-robotics & Robotics, Martial Arts, Little Explorers, Maths Club, Tennis and Homework Club.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service ISCAT is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School Programme. The school has earned UNICEF's Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award and is one of the first schools to pioneer the project outside of the UK. These values are embedded throughout the culture of the school, with class representatives forming part of a student council or steering group and collaboration with families, local businesses and UNICEF UK and Catalunya through fundraisers and awareness events.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award is offered to ISCAT Secondary students. Year 10 students prepare for the Bronze Award each year by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. The award is a natural progression from Forest School activities in Primary and helps students develop important life skills and independence, with experiences and friendships that stay with them.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The plan for coexistence and the school's values emphasize a culture of peace and non-violence. It promotes dialogue and mediation as key tools for managing conflicts. It supports inclusion and respect for diversity, fostering a climate of optimism, trust, and collaboration. The center engages all members of the school community in promoting coexistence and the school's climate.	Lifestyle & wellbeing ISCAT follows Forest School pedagogy, a learning approach that uses outdoor environments to teach and inspire. Forest School sessions occur weekly in settings such as forests, mountains or the beach, led by Forest School teachers. Outdoor learning fosters personal relationships, self-esteem, self-knowledge and environmental awareness.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is used as a daily language of communication across the school, integrated into the curriculum and day-to-day activities. La Farga uses a plurilingual approach to language education. English is not confined to language classes but is used in various contexts, including presentations and conferences.	Language provision English is the language of instruction with native English teachers. Spanish is a compulsory subject in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Catalan is offered as a subject and is optional for international students; Catalan classes are required from Year 8 to Year 11 for those wishing to convalidate their studies locally.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English must be a friendly language and present in daily life. Therefore, at La Farga we have stopped viewing English as a subject and have established English as the natural vehicle for daily communication in the school, across other subjects, in presentations, and in conferences.	Bilingual teaching ISCAT teaches in English as the language of instruction, with native English teachers supporting learning. Spanish is a compulsory subject in Key Stage 3 and 4. Catalan is offered as a subject and is optional for international students; for those wishing to convalidate their studies in Spain, Catalan classes are required from Year 8 to Year 11.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award; NABSS member; British Council oversees inspections; Edexcel centre; AQA recognised; Generalitat of Catalunya registers ISCAT as a private foreign centre.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Book a private visit. The admissions process is designed to be enjoyable and straightforward. Meet the admissions team at the school for an initial interview with our director to view facilities, meet teachers and students, and ask all questions regarding our educational programme. Submit enrolment forms and all required documentation. Early years: Families aspiring to enter Early Years will have an initial interview with the school director, and subsequently complete and submit the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack. Reception: Families aspiring to enter Reception, should there be places available in this year group, complete and submit the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack including, where applicable, a copy of the child's last school report. No knowledge of English is required for entry to the Early Years programme. Primary: Families aspiring to enter Primary, should there be places available, will be asked to complete and submit relevant enrollment documentation on offer of a place. These students are usually required, as part of the admissions process and without any further obligation, to spend at least half a day in their prospective class. This replaces the traditional 'entrance test' and allows our teachers to evaluate the level of English and social disposition in a natural and holistic way, at the same time giving the child the opportunity to experience a day at ISCAT. For students entering Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) no previous knowledge of English is required, although this would be a distinct advantage. Students entering Key Stage 2 (from Year 3 to Year 6) are required to have some knowledge of English. Secondary & A-Levels: Students aspiring to enter Year 7 and above will be asked to attend an initial interview with a member of the secondary teaching team. Should a place be available, candidates are then required, as part of the admissions process and without any further obligation, to spend at least half a day with their prospective class. This replaces the traditional ‘entrance test' and allows our teachers to evaluate the level of English and social disposition in a natural and holistic way, at the same time giving the child the opportunity to experience a day at ISCAT first-hand. If ISCAT deems the student to have the necessary competencies and level of English to join the group, the enrolment form and other documentation as outlined in the enrolment pack should be completed and submitted to the school office, together with copies of the child's school reports for the previous two academic years. Please note that all students wishing to enter the school in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (Year 7 and above) must have an adequate level of spoken English. Open enrolment: Get to know in-person our school! We will accompany you personally and answer any questions you may have about the school, our learning spaces and the different educational stages.
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