Blog - British School of Barcelona /blog/ ºÚÁÏÍø is a private international school in Barcelona, Spain. We deliver the British curriculum & IB. Visit us! Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:43:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2023/03/BSB-favicon-1.png?w=32 Blog - British School of Barcelona /blog/ 32 32 212421405 The role of women in STEM careers /blog/the-role-of-women-in-stem-careers/ Mon, 05 May 2025 10:33:18 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=73553 In the quest for a more equal society, women in STEM fields have become a key part of building a more competitive and inclusive future.  However, at present, their representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines remains worryingly low. In Spain, for example, only 16% of STEM professionals are women. Even more alarmingly, […]

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]]> 73553 Advice for learning English: a guide for students of all ages /blog/advice-for-learning-english/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:01:53 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=73539 Learning a language tends to be one of those things we say we are going to do, but it rarely comes to fruition due to a lack of time, motivation or simply because we don’t know where to start.  Many people feel that learning English is an impossible challenge, but with the right guidance, it […]

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]]> 73539 British vs Spanish Education System: a comparison /blog/british-vs-spanish-education-system-a-comparison/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:40:24 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=73529 Although at first glance it may seem that all education systems are similar, the truth is that, beyond the classes, homework and exams, there are profound differences that can shape a student’s academic and personal career. So, if you are thinking about studying for a school year in England or switching to a British school […]

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]]> 73529 What Are the Main Criteria when Choosing a School? /blog/what-are-the-main-criteria-when-choosing-a-school/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:22:05 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=72021 The post What Are the Main Criteria when Choosing a School? appeared first on British School of Barcelona.

]]> 72021 The importance of starting school at an early age /blog/the-importance-of-starting-school-at-an-early-age/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:18:36 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=72014 The post The importance of starting school at an early age appeared first on British School of Barcelona.

]]> 72014 Ensuring a Smooth Transition from Primary to Secondary /blog/ensuring-a-smooth-transition-from-primary-to-secondary/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:59:42 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=71999 The post Ensuring a Smooth Transition from Primary to Secondary appeared first on British School of Barcelona.

]]> 71999 The use of social media in education /blog/the-use-of-social-media-in-education/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:08:41 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=71187 Until recently, it would have been unimaginable that a tweet or a post on Instagram could be used as a teaching resource. However, in recent years, the use of social media in education has become an essential tool for learning, especially for teenagers. The influence of social media in education is undeniable. Not only has […]

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]]> 71187 Project-Based Learning: benefits and examples /blog/project-based-learning-benefits-and-examples/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:48:09 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=71181 Project-based learning is a highly effective pedagogical approach designed to promote the development of practical skills and encourage deeper learning. Instead of simply memorising information, students complete projects that reflect real-world problems or challenges in order to apply what they have learned in specific contexts, making it a versatile approach for primary education students as […]

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]]> 71181 Why Children Benefit from Early Years Education (3 to 5 years)? /blog/why-children-benefit-from-early-years-education-3-to-5-years/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:28:00 +0000 /?post_type=global_blog&p=72028 The post Why Children Benefit from Early Years Education (3 to 5 years)? appeared first on British School of Barcelona.

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