Frequently asked questions

There isn’t a specific AULA profile. Our student body is very diverse and we value this aspect immensely. We consider the many distinct points of view and ways to be qualities that enrich our community.

The school believes in the benefits of speaking several languages. Catalan, Spanish, English and French are naturally integrated into our students’ days beginning from 3 years old.

From the beginning of their time at the school through 3rd grade, families have the option of choosing whether they would prefer their child to be part of the class taught predominantly in Catalan or in Spanish.

In 4th grade, the students continue their acquisition of the four languages, using both Catalan and Spanish interchangeably with English and French during various activities. 

In Middle School and High School, the subjects are taught using all four of the languages. 

The depth of linguistic and cultural knowledge of our students offers them the opportunity to attend universities both locally and internationally. 

It is possible to enroll your son or daughter if they do not have domain of all of the four languages. The school evaluates these situations on an individual basis. 

Yes, it is possible to begin as a new student at any time during the year. Please contact us if this is your situation: [email protected]

All of our students may use the school’s bus service, beginning from P3. We have 15 different bus routes that cover Barcelona and its environs. Each of the lines have a designated bus driver and and assistant that travel with the children daily. 

This bus service is managed directly by our school.

Bus stops

Classes for all levels begin at 9:00 and end at 17:00. Wednesdays classes finish at 12:45, and the students have the afternoon free.

All Wednesday afternoons, students who wish to may stay and participate in a wide variety of After School Activities finishing at 17:00. 

For the younger students, the school offers a supervised early drop-off beginning at 8:15 each day.

High School, Junior and Senior Year

The schedule of these students depends on the schedule they choose 

The school has its own meal service provided by the company Eurest. We take into account the possibility of allergies or specific needs. 

Besides lunch, we also offer snacks to our students. 

The school has approximately 1300 students, with an average of 26 per class.

Yes, we have an office for health services on campus. We also have two defibrillators and our teachers and staff are continuously trained in first aid for schools.

Yes, we offer many after school activities on Wednesdays. Click here for more information.

Besides Physical Education classes during the school day, from 4th grade on we also have teams for basketball, soccer, handball and volleyball.  On Wednesday afternoons there are after school activities available with a large selection to choose from such as swimming, yoga, tennis, fencing, etc. 

We also offer a speciality program called Aula Muntanya where students of mixed age levels have the possibility to trek and spend the night camping. 

For more information about team sports

For more information about after school activities

Yes, all of the information about AULA’s summer school can be found at the following link.   It is open to all students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the school or not.

Summer School is held in our own campus, and offers our dining and bus services. 

The 3 and 4 year olds take a one hour nap in the afternoon, after their lunch. It is a necessary and recommended pause in their busy day. If a child isn’t used to taking naps, they are able to relax and listen to music quietly.

There is no exact prescribed age when we begin this process, each child has her or his own rhythm. As a school, we offer all of the students access to beginning reading and writing from when they enter the school.