Plurilingualism and its effect on the cognitive development of young brains
The term plurilingualism is used to talk about people that can communicate in more than one language. New work environments, cultural fusion, an increase in leisure and tourism… This phenomenon is seen in an ever-increasing number of people all around the globe...
Professions yet to be discovered: how to educate students for unknown challenges
Information and communications technologies (ICT) are currently creating new professional paths and, therefore, the new profiles that 21st-century society both wants and needs. Consequently, the labour market is now evolving at a dizzying pace. In fact, many...
The academic year continues with virtual classes and educational support for students
In light of the Spanish government’s contingency plan that includes the closure of school facilities to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country, the Best Schools in Spain’s experience with online classes so far has been very positive. Teaching activity continues in...
Applications of neuropsychology in education
In the 21st century, education must take into account the advances made in neuroscience regarding how the developing brain works. At the Best Schools in Spain, we stay up-to-date on all studies and developments in neuroscience, as it represents a pillar that allows us...
How we prevent bullying at schools in Spain
Spanish schools have been aware of the problem of bullying in the classroom for many years and have applied a variety of measures to prevent it. This phenomenon occurs most frequently in the last years of primary and the first years of secondary education....
The challenges of education in changing environments – Teaching for the future
We are going through a key time in social and political terms. Our economic model, lifestyles and expectations for the future will depend on the decisions taken by our leaders and citizens’ demands. Education plays a more important role than ever before, as our values...
The importance of public speaking and debate in education. How we work on these skills in the BSS
Oral expression and linguistic skills are the very foundations of education in all fields right from the first years of schooling. Learning to speak well is a priority at school, but this also becomes an essential skill in all aspects of our daily lives. In other...
The Spanish Baccalaureate: the different types and obligatory and optional subjects in each case
The Spanish Baccalaureate (upper secondary education) lasts for two academic years and aims to provide students with the training, intellectual and personal maturity, and knowledge and skills they need to develop social functions and play a competitive and responsible...
