The Program

Academic rigor with freedom, personalization, and community.

At Lab Academy, every student follows an Individual Learning Plan designed together with their family and tutors. Our goal is that each young person develops fully, with a solid and flexible academic pathway that opens the doors to universities in Spain and around the world.

Subjects and Languages

Core curriculum:

Languages:

Electives and projects:

International Pathways

Dawere High School Diploma

A secondary diploma validated in Spain.

International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP)

Programs in the authorization process.

EvAU

Guaranteed access to Spanish universities through homologation.

International accreditations (Cognia, CIS, NEASC)

Part of the institutional development plan.

Learning Methodology

Oxford-style tutorials

Weekly one-to-one or small-group tutorials that ensure depth and follow-up.

Hybrid model

A combination of in-person classes with high-quality online resources (Pamoja, Dawere).

Personalization

Each student advances with a plan adapted to their pace and goals.

Collaborative projects

Research, debate, and creative work in community.

A Day at Lab Academy (9:30–16:30)

Time	Activity	Brief Description
9:30–9:50	Opening Circle	Morning check-in, emotional regulation, connection, and daily planning.
9:50–11:10	Academic Block 1	Core subjects (Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, Language, Philosophy). Deep work through projects and mini-lessons.
11:10–11:30	Mindful Break	Snack, fresh air, movement, light reading; no screens.
11:30–12:50	Academic Block 2	Continuation of subjects and LABs (science, arts, audiovisual, writing).
12:50–14:00	Lunch + Community	Collaborative meals with students and teachers. Calm conversation and shared time.
14:00–15:00	Advisory + Personal Projects	Individual mentoring, ILP follow-up, vocational guidance, creative or academic projects.
15:00–16:20	Academic Block 3 / Workshops	Rotation of seminars, debates, ethics, art workshops, STEAM, expressive activities, community projects, outdoor learning.
16:20–16:30	Closing Circle	Reflection, integration of the day, preparation for tomorrow, and community closure.

Institutional Clarification on the Daily Academic Structure

Lab Academy adopts a structure of three daily academic blocks based on scientific evidence and international educational quality standards. Research in cognitive neuroscience and academic performance shows that longer, continuous blocks promote sustained attention, memory consolidation, and deep understanding. Comparative studies in Europe and the United States indicate that sessions of 70–90 minutes allow between 25% and 40% more effective learning time compared to fragmented schedules with 6–8 short classes.

Independent reviews also highlight that adolescents experience a significant improvement in concentration when daily transitions are reduced, lowering executive load and stress associated with frequent classroom and subject changes. Leading educational institutions that work with block scheduling report higher attendance, reduced cognitive fatigue, and a noticeable improvement in the quality of academic work.

Lab Academy’s structure is complemented by individualized guidance, personal projects, creative workshops, and community life activities, creating a balanced model aligned with current European recommendations for secondary education: less fragmentation, more focus, stronger support, and a learning environment that fosters depth and wellbeing.

For all these reasons, three daily academic blocks are not only sufficient—they represent an efficient academic distribution, consistent with available evidence and appropriate for students’ holistic development.

Extracurricular activities

Lab Academy students can participate in extracurricular activities that integrate academics with life: theatre, music, sports, photography, urban gardening, and volunteer projects. These are an integral part of learning—not “extras,” but spaces for expression, coexistence, and personal growth.