Education: Academic Life, Built Into the Program. Barcelona · Dubai · ELITE and SPRINT
Academic Life, Built Into the Program.
Education at B1
One structure. Two standards.
At B1, education is not scheduled around training. It is part of the same structure. Athletes study inside programs designed to accommodate the demands of high-performance sport, without compromising the academic standard.
Barcelona
Agora Sant Cugat International School.
B1’s school in Barcelona. A multilingual curriculum, teachers who understand the demands on high-performance athletes, and a student body from across the world.
Online learning is also available.
- Multilingual curriculum
- Teachers who understand athletes
- Students from across the world
- Online learning available
Dubai
An accredited online academic program.
In Dubai, athletes follow an accredited online academic program that fits the daily training schedule.
In both cities
Support, every day.
- Daily academic tutoringStudy time with tutors, built into the B1 day.
- Language supportHelp with English and the local language, at every level.
Which programs include school.
Frequently asked questions.
Which B1 programs include school?
ELITE and SPRINT, in the 360 and ACADEMICS formats. The BOARDING and TRAINING formats do not include school. IMMERSION, CAMPS, TECH and TRIAL have no school component.
Where do athletes study in Barcelona?
At Agora Sant Cugat International School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with the full IB Continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma. Agora Sant Cugat has over 50 years of experience and students of more than 60 nationalities.
How do athletes study in Dubai?
Online, with Minerva School. The academic program is taught in English, with weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s schedule.
Which IB programs does Agora Sant Cugat offer to secondary students?
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). For the Baccalaureate years, students choose between the IB Diploma Programme and the Spanish National Baccalaureate.
What language is the program taught in?
The B1 academic program is taught in English. At Agora Sant Cugat, English, Catalan and Spanish are the main languages of instruction.
How does school fit around training?
B1 gives weekly academic support adapted to the athlete’s schedule, and keeps families regularly informed on academic progress.
What options are there from age 16?
In Barcelona: language school (Spanish and Catalan), coaching courses, university access programs and EAE International School. Online education is also available.
ELITE and SPRINT · 360 and ACADEMICS formats
Education