IES Nº 1 , GIJÓN, SPAIN
We are a Compulsory-Secondary-Education School, whose students are 12 to 16 years old, High Level School (16-18) and Professional Training, Levels 2 and 3. También se imparte formación for 15 to 17 aged youngsters at serious risk of social exclusion (Level 1 of Professional Qualification).
COLLEGE JEAN CLAUDE IZZO- MARSEILLE, FRANCE
The “Collège Jean Claude IZZO” is a Lower Secondary School. It is located in the center of Marseille in the heart of Euroméditerranée, a recent business district very near the port. We are in its seventh year of running. We welcome 450 pupils from 11 to 16 y. old. Among them, 80 percent from a poor family environment, according to French poverty standards. As Marseille is a natural door to and from North Africa, we face the problematics of immigration. It is classified as a priority educational area because of its characteristics. As our public is naturally turned towards North Africa because of their origin, it looks very interesting to enhance their European awareness have them discover the belonging to the European Community and share common points in English.
THE 3RD GYMNASIUM, HERAKLION, CRETE
The 3rd gymnasium is in Crete a region worth exploring with rich history tradition and landmarks of cultural heritage. We implement cultural and environmental projects and participate in activities which reinforce tolerance to difference and promote cultural diversity. The majority of students is Greek who need to keep up with all rapid changes but there are also immigrants who try to integrate into the mainstream society. We provide personalized teaching for a few deaf pupils. Some pupils come from vulnerable backgrounds and have difficulties in adjustment.
SF. VASILE SCHOOL, PLOIESTI, ROMANIA
“St. Vasile” secondary school is one of the most important public schools in Prahova region (850.000 inhabitants), an area with a rich historical and cultural heritage. It was first founded in 1895 by the nearby church.