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CreaNova School

Spain, Barcelona

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Located at Carretera de Rubí, 90 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, CreaNova School is a public institution offering Preschool through Baccalaureate. The school blends Montessori, Finnish, American and French curricula with a Learning by Doing approach rooted in Finnish model. Technology and innovative projects are integrated across the programme, and an International Programme culminates in a Dual Diploma, a high school credential equivalent to US qualifications and recognised worldwide. Since its founding a decade ago, the school has prioritised personalised accompaniment and the development of personal and social skills for active participation in society. Facilities include a 4,700 m2 building on a 20,000 m2 site with flexible classrooms, Mary Shelley Library, music and dance rooms, a climbing wall, Tecnolab and science laboratories, plus robotics, art, chess and DIY spaces. Outdoor recreation and tennis, multi-sports courts support physical activity. Learning by Doing remains the school's hallmark for future generations of learners.

Carretera de Rubí, 90, 08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain

The Essentials

CreaNova School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain. Address: Carretera de Rubí, 90, Sant Cugat del Vallès. The school sits in a residential area of Sant Cugat del Vallès. Sant Cugat is a town near Barcelona.

Stages
Infant Community (0-3), Elementary (3-10), Middle (10-12), High (12-15), Baccalaureate (15-17).

Type
Public school

Bus service
For 2025-2026, a school transport service is being considered. Registration and zone evaluation determine viability for Terrassa, Sabadell, Sant Cugat, and Barcelona areas. Service modalities include SC - Full Service (round trip Monday through Friday, for every school day) and MR - Half Route (round trip with minimum regular use of three mornings or three afternoons per week). Price ranges: 120-145 €/month for Complete Service (SC); 100-120 €/month for Half Route (MR). Service is provided by Grand Lord Bus.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Menu types include basal, vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free. The cafeteria is fully managed by the school, including the preparation of balanced menus and supervision of the service. A monthly menu is published for families, and the school accommodates allergies or intolerances under medical prescription as indicated in the cafeteria registration form. The cafeteria schedule varies by group, running from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Governance and Ownership
NOVACREANOVA 23, SL.
Fees
Application / place reservation fee

- Annual place reservation (enrolment) fee: EUR 1,000, payable at the time of enrollment via bank transfer.

Annual tuition (by year group)

- Infant / Elementary / Middle / High / Baccalaureate: Annual tuition fee per student: EUR 7,910.
- Lunch / dining service (where applicable): Annual cafeteria charge: EUR 1,790. This is mandatory for all stages except Baccalaureate, where the dining service is optional. When combined with tuition the annual total for tuition + dining is EUR 9,700.

Fees per term / instalment detail (billing schedule and payment terms)

- Reservation payment at enrollment: 1 x EUR 1,000 due at time of booking the place.
- One‑off annual payment option (single payment):
- Tuition + dining: 1 x EUR 9,700 (a 5% discount is applied for early single payment where specified).
- Tuition (without dining): 1 x EUR 7,910 (a 5% discount is applied for early single payment where specified).
- 10‑month plan (September to June):
- Payable as: 1 x EUR 1,000 (reservation) + 10 monthly instalments. Example instalment amounts shown for tuition + dining: 10 x EUR 970. Example instalment amounts shown for tuition only: 10 x EUR 791. Payments run from September to June.
- 12‑month plan (July to June):
- Payable as: 1 x EUR 1,000 (reservation) + 12 monthly instalments. Example instalment amounts shown for tuition + dining: 12 x EUR 809. Example instalment amounts shown for tuition only: 12 x EUR 660. The 12‑month option is interest‑free when paid by direct debit (bank collection). The 10‑month option is also available only for direct debit in the published schedule.
- Cafeteria monthly charge (where monthly billing is used): EUR 179 per month (payments typically from September to June).

Sibling and payment discounts

- Sibling discounts on tuition only: second sibling −10%; third sibling −20%; fourth sibling −40%.
- Discount for single annual payment: −5% (applied as shown in the published payment schedules where early/full payment rules apply).

Before/after‑school care and other recurring small charges

- Morning care (pay‑per‑day or monthly): EUR 3 per day or EUR 40 per month.
- Friday afternoon care (pay‑per‑day or monthly): EUR 4 per Friday or EUR 15 per month.

Other costs and one‑off charges

- Chromebook / device security deposit: For certain year groups (example: 2nd and 3rd of ESO) the school provides a Chromebook on loan; use of school devices and student lockers is subject to a security deposit (fiança) to be paid; the published materials require the signed commitment to return equipment in good condition. The security deposit amount is not stated in the published fee schedule.
- School materials and extracurricular activities: Standard curricular materials and specific extracurricular programmes may incur additional charges; these are managed under separate activity or materials arrangements and are not shown as fixed annual tuition amounts in the published fee schedules.
- Uniform: No specific school uniform fee is included in the published fees.

Boarding (boarding fees)

- Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed.

Refunds and cancellations

- Refund policy for fees or reservation payments: No explicit refund policy or detailed refund schedule for tuition, reservation or cafeteria fees is published within the fee and stage dossiers. Refunds or cancellation conditions are handled under the school's operational regulations and enrolment terms. Parents should observe the enrollment and payment terms that require the reservation payment at the time of booking.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment terms

- Reservation payments are indicated as payable by bank transfer at enrollment. Installment plans and recurring payments are managed by direct debit (bank collection) for the interest‑free 12‑month and 10‑month options where specified. No published fee schedule lists credit card payment as a standard option for tuition installments. For certain ancillary items (cafeteria, extracurriculars) alternative payment arrangements may be available through the school's administration.

Billing timing and administrative notes

- Reservation payment is due at the time of enrollment.
- 10‑month instalments run from September to June; 12‑month instalments run from July to June.
- Certain early‑payment discounts and deadlines are published for the annual billing option (example early‑payment date shown for published schedules).
Academics

CreaNova School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate education is offered. Learning by Doing is the core methodology. The approach draws on the Finnish model of Learning by Doing. Technology and innovative projects are integrated across the curriculum. The school runs an International Programme. A Dual Diploma is awarded, giving a high school degree equivalent to US qualifications and recognized in all states and universities worldwide.

Exam Results
Basic skills results show a solid base across core competencies, with particular strengths in English and in science and technology, and positive progress compared with previous years.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Weekly assemblies offer a space to enhance students' emotional and social intelligence; an emotional approach provides necessary support to learn to manage their emotions and build healthy bonds; the Elementary program emphasizes emotional autonomy and relationship skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Plurilingual environment (and progressive presence of English).

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional well-being is a priority; students are listened to and accompanied to feel safe.
Parent Experience

History
CreaNova School is a public school in Sant Cugat del Vallès offering Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate. For 10 years, it has applied innovative learning techniques and the latest advances in technology, based on the Finnish model of Learning by Doing. The pedagogical line is based on the experience of Rebeca and Mauricio Wild, as well as the contributions of Pestalozzi, Maria Montessori, Emmi Pikler and Reggio Emilia. The vision is to be a school of reference in Catalonia and Spain, standing out for personalised accompaniment, the development of personal and social skills, and the comprehensive training of pupils, preparing them for critical participation in society. The address is Carretera de Rubí, 90, Sant Cugat del Vallès.

Community
Extracurricular activities are a fundamental part of the CreaNova community, providing opportunities to explore interests in sports, arts, science and entrepreneurship. Activities include Multisports, Robotics with Explorium, STEM with Explorium, study techniques, arts, instruments, paddle tennis, chess and cooking. The Summer Camp 2026 runs 22 June to 31 July for Infants to Primary 6, offering a bilingual, theme-based program with weekly topics. Open House Day is held to welcome prospective families and support enrollment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
AFA Creanova is the Association of Families of Students, an entity that collaborates with the school. AFA Creanova enriches the experience by organizing workshops and training talks for parents and students, events and celebrations, solidarity projects, and accompaniment to families who have just joined the school. For more information about joining AFA, see the AFA Creanova website and their Instagram profile.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates in a modern 4,700 m2 building on a 20,000 m2 site. Classrooms are flexible and designed for collaborative, interdisciplinary learning with creative and multipurpose spaces. The facilities include a library (Mary Shelley Library), music and dance rooms, a large dining room, a climbing wall, a laboratory for audiovisual work, a robotics room, an art room and a chess corner, among others. There are spaces dedicated to crafts and science, including Tecnolab and various laboratories. Play and recreation areas and outdoor spaces support active learning and social development beyond the classroom.

Sports Facilities
The campus provides play and recreation areas for sports and social activities. Tennis and paddle tennis courts are available. A multi-sports court is used for football and other physical activities. A climbing wall offers an indoor option for developing agility.

Academic Facilities
Tecnolab is equipped with 3D printers, robotics kits and specialized software. The Laboratory has tools for research in natural sciences, chemistry, physics and biology. The Mary Shelley Library provides a wide catalog of textbooks and reading materials for ages 3 to 18. The study room is about 110 m2 and features designer furniture to promote concentration. The campus also includes a music room, a dance hall and an audiovisual laboratory to support arts and media education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include sports, artistic and technological programs. The school provides spaces for chess, crafts and performing arts, including a Chess Corner, an Art classroom, a DIY room, a Music room and a Dance hall. Tennis and paddle tennis courts, a multi-sports court and outdoor play areas support physical activities and teamwork.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a 'Learning by Doing' approach to education, fostering creativity, emotional intelligence and autonomy. Education is organized by stage: Preschool (Infant Community), Elementary, Middle, High and Baccalaureate, with creative activities, technological tools and innovative projects. The Finnish model of Learning by Doing underpins the programme, preparing students for tomorrow's challenges. Dual Diploma provides an international accreditation in which students earn the same degree as US students upon completing high school, recognized worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include artistic programs as part of the complementary activities. CreaNova offers extracurricular sports, artistic and technological activities, and a Summer Camp. The school's 'Learning by Doing' approach supports hands-on, creative projects across activities. The Summer Camp runs from 23 June to 1 August and 1 to 5 September.

Cultural & Language
Discover CreaNova's international programme, designed to prepare students for a globalised world with key competences and a multicultural approach. The programme emphasizes international recognition and intercultural perspectives within its international programme. The school uses a 'Learning by Doing' methodology to develop autonomous, hands-on learning.

Social & Hobbies
At CreaNova we offer extracurricular sports, artistic and technological activities, as well as the Summer Camp. Summer Camp 2025 runs from 23 June to 1 August and 1 to 5 September. These activities are listed under Complementary activities alongside sports, arts and Summer Camp.

Leadership & Professional
The Dual Diploma means students earn the same degree as US students upon completing high school, recognized in all states and universities worldwide. The team is composed of highly qualified educators who are passionate about innovative teaching and guide students in their academic and personal development. Collaboration and commitment are the pillars of the school's educational success. Educational Innovation focuses on encouraging creativity and autonomous learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
CreaNova's facilities are modern and versatile, with flexible classrooms, technology labs and large recreational areas. Each space is designed to be functional and welcoming and to maximize the potential of each student. The institution applies a Finnish-inspired 'Learning by Doing' methodology to foster creativity and autonomy. This environment supports both academic and personal development.
Languages

Language Provision
A globalising and multilingual approach (Catalan, English and Spanish) to promote internationalisation. The International Programme prepares students for a globalised world with a multicultural approach.

Bilingual Teaching
Multilingual approach including Catalan, English and Spanish.
Reputation

Accreditations
Dual Diploma — Students earn the same degree as US students upon completing high school, recognised in all states and universities worldwide.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit us.
Visit our Open Day or book a private tour to learn about CreaNova School and its school life. This visit provides an opportunity to observe the learning environment, talk with teachers, and understand daily routines. You will get a sense of classroom practices and how students engage with activities. This first step helps families decide if CreaNova aligns with their expectations before submitting an application.

2. Pre-registration.
Fill out the web form to receive information about the availability of places and what our school offers. The form connects you with the admissions team and initiates the information flow. You will receive details about entry requirements, program structure, and important dates. This step does not guarantee a place but moves your inquiry forward in the admissions process.

3. Welcome.
If you pass the assessment and interview and there are places available, you will receive an offer to enroll your child within a defined period. The offer will indicate the deadline to accept and the steps required to finalize enrollment. Families should prepare any requested documents and complete enrollment steps within the given timeframe. This finalizes the initial admissions process and confirms the child's place at CreaNova.
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