Learnlife Village Hub - Sitges

Founded in 2017, Learnlife is more than a school. We are a global learning community that prepares and empowers lifelong learners to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our full-time learning programmes, delivered in our unique and groundbreaking Learn Hubs, inspire children aged 6 to 18 to explore their passions, develop a love of learning and cultivate the essential skills and competencies needed now and in the future.

Learnlife Village Hub, our most recently launched hub, located in Les Roquetes area, Sitges, caters to learners from the ages of 6 to 16. It has a strong focus on supporting and serving the local community as the name would suggest. Similarly to the philosophy in all Learnlife hubs, we want to encourage learners to explore and discover their passions, and grow their sense of autonomy and learner agency throughout their journey with us.

Primary Language(s)

English

Curriculum

American, Catalan / Spanish

Qualifications

American High School Diploma, AP Courses, GESO

Age Range

6 - 16 years old

Welcome Note

Welcome to Learnlife Village Hub, a united learning community where we cultivate positive relationships, ignite passions, and empower learners on their educational journeys. Nestled Roquetas, between Sitges and St. Pere de Ribes, our Hub offers a dynamic, learner-centered environment that nurtures personal growth, resilience, and a deep connection to self-determined learning.

At Learnlife, we believe in empowering young people to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering autonomy and developing those skills that will prepare them for an ever-evolving world. Our approach is rooted in experiential, hands-on learning, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, well-being, and innovation. Learners are encouraged to explore their passions, work on real-world projects, and develop competencies that go beyond traditional academics. Through a supportive and inclusive environment, we seek to ensure that every learner receives the guidance they need to flourish both academically and personally.

We invite you to visit us and experience firsthand the joy, wonder, and purpose that define learning at Learnlife Village Hub.

School Ethos

Every day at Learnlife, children enjoy learning, exploring their passions and developing the essential skills they need to thrive.

Learners are guided on personal learning journeys that help them become curious, happy and autonomous lifelong learners ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Our learning programmes provide a modern learning experience that empowers your child to take control of their learning journey, express their creativity and go deep in their learning. We do not believe in making learners memorise and repeat information.

Instead, your child will explore their passions through authentic, real-world learning, grow their autonomy and gain the most in-demand real-world skills, such as analytical and creative thinking, resilience and curiosity. At the same time, they'll also develop the foundational skills they would do at traditional school in a more impactful way through real-world transdisciplinary learning.

Languages

Primary Language

English

Additional languages offered

Spanish
Catalan

Language support available

We do have a number of small group formats to support with languages based on a learners' level. For example, we have Spanish for Beginners for families who are new to Barcelona or recently moved from abroad, and then we also have English, Spanish and Catalan for both native and non-native level speakers at the relevant age and stage.

Curriculum

We offer a competency-based curriculum that focuses on learners' development and growth of skills and competencies from primary stages, at age 6, through to the end of secondary at age 18. Our curriculum aligns to the American and UK standards, as well as the local Spanish and Catalan frameworks, to ensure that our passion-based and purpose-led approach aligns to the skills and competencies that learners would be developing elsewhere at the same age and stage. Our curriculum offers real world application of those skills and competencies, encouraging lifelong learning, so that our learners can dive deep into their passions and explore and discover their desired future paths -- whether that be entrepreuneurship, employability or further study.

Our award-winning curriculum and learning approach have been recognised by organisations such as HundrED, Forbes and others in considering us as one of the most innovative schools and learning organisations around the world. Most recently, we have been invited as one of 8 schools globally, including our partners High Tech High in San Diego, to create and pilot a new international credential entitled the Global Impact Diploma.

Qualifications

We are an accredited international school recognised both locally by the Ministry of Education in Spain, as well as by our American counterpart: NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). As such, we offer learners to obtain both the American High School Diploma and the Spanish ESO certificate. We also support learners to obtain the AP (Advanced Programs) qualifications for those learners who seek this for university entrance, and provide guided support for learners to obtain the qualifications they need based on their intended future path and associated requirements.

Facilities

With a large indoor area that encompasses multiple spaces and maker studios, this hub offers numerous opportunities for learners to make, cook, tinker, build and create. We also dispose of a large roof terrace area that offers opportunities for learners to engage in gardening, STEM and science-related activities as well as creative arts and crafts in an outdoor-learning environment. Breaks and sporting activities are held in the nearby park, less than 5 minutes' walk away from the hub.

First Year Joining Fee

Annual enrolment fee: Equivalent to one month of tuition.

Annual Tuition

Tuition: Current reduced fee is available at Village Hub due to the hub still being in its launch phase. €850/month from September 2025.

Additional Fees

Catered lunch option or optional to bring packed lunch from home.

Discounts

Sibling discount & upfront annual payment discounts available.

Current Fees

https://www.learnlife.com

Fees

School in Numbers

School size

Learnlife comprises 250 learners currently across all three hubs.

As Village Hub is a recently opened new learn hub, the 2025 cohort of Village Hub will host up to 60 learners during the full-time programme.

Classes per grade / age

Our programme groups are usually combined in the equivalent of 2 school years per group, always ensuring we maintain our low ratios of learners to Learning Guides.

This is reviewed each year and depending on how the programme evolves or grows, we adjust our staffing to add additional team members where necessary so that the team support grows with the expansion of the programme.

Class sizes

Usually we operate within a 1:10-1:15 ratio of Learning Guides to learners across all educational stages in primary and secondary. Programme groups are organised to accommodate multi-age interactions and the richness that this can bring from a learning perspective, while also accommodating smaller breakout groups of 6-12 learners for certain building blocks to align to numeracy and literacy needs.

Nationalities

We consider our diversity one of the strengths of our community. Learnlife currently comprises over 30 nationalities across all three hubs in the Barcelona-based area. We believe the diversity of backgrounds contributes to the vibrant mix of traditions and cultures at Learnlife. Currently approximately 30% of families are local Spanish/Catalan-speaking families and many of our international families have been based here on a long-term basis, or their children have been born here and speak Spanish too. We welcome families of all cultures and backgrounds.

Student Support

What learning needs the school can support

At Learnlife Village Hub, we are committed to adapting to the needs of our learners through a personal, learner-centered approach. We recognize that each child has unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations, and we work closely with families to provide the right support while maintaining a balanced and inclusive community.

To ensure that all learners thrive, we maintain a cap on the number of learners with additional learning needs that we can support within the Hub.

We offer guidance for:
- Learners who benefit from a flexible, self-directed approach to education
- Language acquisition for non-native Spanish speakers (entry level should be B2 in English)
- Gifted learners seeking extended, self-driven learning opportunities
- Learners developing executive functioning, literacy, and numeracy skills
- Social-emotional development, including tools for self-regulation and well-being

Our goal is to create an environment where every learner feels empowered, capable, and inspired to grow.

What support staff are available

To ensure a holistic and personal approach for each of our learner's development, our team includes:

- Learning Guides (teachers and mentors) who facilitate self-directed learning
- Learning Assistants who provide additional guidance in the learning environment
- Referrals to external professionals for specialized interventions and assessments, like psychologists, speech and language therapists, or occupational therapists (available on request)

Admissions

Details of entry criteria

Learnlife Village Hub welcomes learners who are eager to explore, create, and grow in a dynamic learning environment. We value diversity and work closely with families to ensure that our approach aligns with their child’s needs and aspirations.

Entry is based on a combination of:
- A family meeting to understand the family and learner’s needs, interests, and learning style.
- A placement determination in English, Spanish, and math to determine the group that best meets the learner’s needs.
- Review of report cards & feedback from previous school experiences, including the most recent.
- A collaborative decision-making process involving the learner, family, and Learnlife team.

Our model is based on personal learning pathways rather than standardized levels. Entry criteria are a combination of conversations and meetings to get to know the family, the learner, and the Hub, ensuring the best possible fit for everyone.

Details of entry tests

Learnlife Village Hub does not conduct traditional entry tests. Instead, we invite prospective learners to experience our environment through a trial day, during which we assess how they engage with our learning approach. This process allows us to collaboratively determine the best way to support each learner.

Further Information

1) The admissions process begins with an inquiry and an initial conversation with our team.
2) Families are invited for an on-site visit or virtual tour to explore our space and approach.
3) Admission decisions are made in collaboration with families, considering the learner’s needs and goals. We do offer learners to join us for a trial day to experience our learning environment firsthand.
4) We support a rolling admissions process, meaning learners can join throughout the year, depending on availability.

Extra Curriculars

Our extra-curricular activities are designed to complement our learning philosophy as well as skills and competencies explored in our building blocks, providing learners with opportunities to engage their interests, develop new skills, and connect with their peers. Activities take place during afternoons as studios running between 2 and 4pm. These evolve each year based on the interests of our learners and the opportunities available within our community.

Our current studio offerings include:
- Fitness and sports based on learner interest implemented by a certified personal trainer as well as members of our learning team
- Jujitsu, exploring mindfulness, self defense, and emotional regulation taught by a local trainer from our community
- Coding in partnership with the Logischool and implemented by a member of their team
- Ceramics, fashion design, cooking, and music run by members of our learning team as well as student leaders and parent volunteers

We continuously adapt our offerings based on learners’ interests and feedback, ensuring that each child finds meaningful opportunities for growth and exploration.