The educational system used at San Ildefonso is a mixture of traditional and progressive methods. Although the basic material used for teaching is the textbook, other materials are used such as videos, computers and slide projectors.

Teaching style

The school focuses on coeducation, that is, education in favour of equality and against sexual discrimination.

The pupils are encouraged to work together and develop a questioning, critical and inquiring attitude.

The school is against violent behaviour and actively promotes respect and dialogue.

Teaching-learning style

Education is based on mutual respect, dialogue, solidarity and cooperation.

The teacher must act as a guide in the teaching-learning process, making sure the pupils acquire basic knowledge and promoting an open-minded attitude towards change and progress.

The educational method used is a combination of an active and a traditional methodology, based on the latest psychological and sociological theories.

Educational dimensions

Education focuses on all the facets of a person's personality (emotional, intellectual, social, moral, aesthetic and physical) in order to provide an all-round education.

Pedagogical area

The activities carried out in this area are based on the following principals:

Work against sexist behaviour.

Promote an inquiring attitude so that the pupils will be able to resolve new situations.

Encourage respect so as to avoid discrimination towards those that are physically or mentally different.

Promote work and communication as basics for learning.

Offer the students the means to learn how to learn.

Favour the integration of the students in the environment, the community and the country.

Ensure the use of new technologies and the media as teaching resources.

Practise an integral education for the pupil based on the transmission and acquisition of moral values.