Secondary Department (MYP)

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) in Xaloc is in the process of implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP). It is a program compatible with the curriculum established by the Departament d'Educació de la Generalitat de Catalunya that we apply in our classrooms. In this way, we continue our International Primary and orient ourselves towards our International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

The curricular programming process initiated with the granting of the category of MYP applicant school coincides with the process of adaptation to the LOMLOE. Thus, it is immersed in the dual process of reviewing its schedules and its school organization.

The MYP curriculum places special emphasis on the attributes of the IB community. Among them, an approach to teaching (constructivist methodology, interdisciplinary perspective through conceptual understanding and a methodology of inquiry) and learning (special skills and competences), as well as a clear international mindset.

ATTENTION TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Xaloc admits any student who wants to follow our educational project and is committed to covering their learning needs according to the resources available. All students have personalized educational attention channeled by the Personal Tutor.

The management team and teaching staff, through the planning and monitoring of the guidance department, work to reduce and eliminate barriers to learning through the adoption of universal (for all students), additional (specific attention in special and temporary circumstances) and intensive (in response to a special need) measures.

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS

English is a priority of our curriculum. The English department prepares Secondary students to achieve the official titles of B2 and C1, according to the rhythm of each one, between MYP5 (4th ESO) and Baccalaureate.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY

The classrooms have an interactive whiteboard and students have access to laptops thanks to two computer rooms. In addition, we have mobile resources that allow us to make use of technology within ordinary classrooms.

TIME FRAME

The schedule of all courses from MYP 2 to MYP 5 (1st ESO to 4th ESO) is from 9.00 to 17.00, with 30 minutes of recess in the morning and 1h 30m for lunch.

FACILITIES

The Secondary section is divided into three pavilions with their own facilities: a chemistry laboratory, a biology laboratory, two computer rooms, several classrooms divided by groups and a library.