History

Academic Information

There are three stages of education:

Infants Education from 2 to 6 years
Primary Education from 6 to 12 years
Compulsory Secondary Education from 12 to 16 years

All classes except Spanish Language are taught in Basque (D Model).

English is taught from Primary School and French is available as an elective subject in Secondary School.

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Infant Education

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Primary Education

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Secondary Education

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Carácter de elizbarrutiko ikastetxeak

Escuela católica y centros de la comunidad diocesana de Bizkaia, con un proyecto educativo propio y singular:

Impulsor de valores cristianos mediante el diálogo entre fe, cultura y vida.
Con inserción en las Unidades Pastorales.
En cooperación con las diversas instituciones diocesanas.
Comprometidos por la paz y por la mejora de la realidad social.

Impulsar un modelo de Comunidad participativa (titular, educadores, alumnos-as, familias, colaboradores, personal no docente…)

Asociaciones de Padres y Madres que constituyen la Federación Bidelagun, fomentan el sentido de pertenencia al grupo de Centros Diocesanos, la colaboración y el intercambio entre sí y con otras instituciones públicas y privadas.

Nuevos tiempos, nuevos desafíos:

Acogida e integración de los inmigrantes.
Atención a las nuevas situaciones y formas de familia.
Renovación de cauces y medios de evangelización.
Respuesta a las necesidades de los más débiles, niños y jóvenes.

History

The Ikastola was an initiative of a priest, Iñaki Garmendia, who was especially excited by the idea and committed to the establishment of the school, along with a group of local parents.

1967

Parish of Aneja

The Ikastola began in 1967 when three preschool classrooms were opened in the parish of Aneja, in Uribarri, Bilbao.

1976

Parish of San Adrián

In 1976, the Diocese of Bilbao decided to erect a new building for the Ikastola. Year 1 of Primary (E.G.B.) began temporarily in the parish of San Adrián.

1980

Parish of San Pablo

In October 1980, made up of three preschool classes and five primary school classes, Artxandape Ikastola, as it was then known, was located in the parish of San Pablo on the banks of Deusto.

1985

Artxandape Ikastola merging with Ikastola Aixerrota

In 1985, merging with Ikastola Aixerrota, another preschool which began in Asunción, Bilbao. The Ikastola relocated to a new building with modern facilities in Uribarri. In the school year 1985/86, the first primary grade made up of 10 pupils completed their primary education. In the school year 1985/86, the first primary grade made up of 10 pupils completed their primary education.

1996

Extension and upgrading of facilities

1996 saw the extension and upgrading of facilities to accommodate two new classes (Infants 2 Year-Olds and Secondary Education Year 8). In 1998/99, the first Secondary Education grade made up of 58 pupils completed their studies.

Today

There are currently 750 pupils in Infants, Primary and Secondary Education.