The IES Valle de Camargo school began offering an English-Spanish bilingual program in 2007-2008 across various departments including foreign languages, mathematics, and technology. The program structure allocates time for English and French language instruction at different levels, and utilizes CLIL methodology for teaching non-language subjects in the target languages. Conversation assistants are employed to help develop communication skills and cultural interest. The school organizes trips to England and France, as well as exchanges with other European schools. Students also participate in the Global Classrooms program which simulates United Nations conferences on topics like human rights and the environment.

1. Case Study
Bilingual Programme
IES VALLE DE CAMARGO

2. IES Valle de Camargo: Bilingual School
Beginnings in 2007-2008
with an English-Spanish
Programme
Three departments involved:
 Foreign Languages
 Mathematics(1º, 2º, 3º, 4º)
 Technology(2º, 3º)
English-Spanish bilingual
programme in Vocational
Training: Administration and
Finance

3. Structure
 1st cycle ESO:
 English: 2 morning sessions + 2 seventh period sessions
 French: 3 morning sessions + 1 seventh period session
 2nd cycle ESO:
 English: 3 morning sessions + 2 seventh period sessions
 French: 2 morning sessions + 1 seventh period session
Bachillerato:
 2 seventh period enrichment sessions
 No CLIL subjects – 2nd FL not compulsory

4. Methodology
Based on the Common Framework of Reference
DNLs (Disciplinas No Lingüísticas) use CLIL/AICLE
(Content and Language Integrated
Learning/Aprendizaje Integrado de Contenidos y
Lenguas Extranjeras)
English-medium instruction
Strengthening of Communicative Competence

5. Conversation Assistants
Communication skills
Encourage interest in the culture and customs of
French and English speaking countries
Increase student motivation

6. European Projects
School trips to England
 2008-2009 Eastbourne (1º ESO)
 2009-2010 Londres (3º ESO)
 2010-2011 Exeter (2º ESO)
 2011-2012 Hastings (2º ESO)
Cultural trips to France
 Poitiers, la Ruta de los Cátaros, Paris . . .
Exchanges
Etwinning: Exchange of letters and experiences on-line
with schools in Denmark and Poland (1º ESO)
 Project and Trips: C.S. Vincent van Gogh in Assen,
Hollanda(4º ESO)

7. School trip to England 2008-2009

8. What’s Global Classrooms?What’s Global Classrooms?
• International, innovative programme
• Secondary schools
• Students learn to research and debate in English
• Current topics: human rights, poverty, global
warming
Students participate in conferences simulating
the United Nations

9. Where is Global Classrooms?
 In cities all over the world:
Beijing Beirut Berlin Boston
Chicago Hong Kong Houston Johannesburg
London Los Angeles Madrid Mexico City
Miami Minneapolis New Delhi New York City
San Juan Sao Paulo Seoul Tampa Bay
Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington, DC
 In Bilingual High Schools in Cantabria
IES Cantabria IES Foramontanos IES Lope de Vega
IES Marismas IES Marques de Manzenedo IES Miguel Herrero
IES Montesclaros IES Nª Sra. De los Remedios IES Ría del Carmen
IES Valle de Camargo IES Valle de Saja IES Villajunco
Colegio Sagrados Corazones (Torrelavega)

11. What do we do?
Simulate the General Assembly and other
organisms of the United Nations.
Students take the role of ambassadors
Student “delagates”
Prepare resolutions
Negociate with delegates from other schools
Follow model UN conference procedure
Solve problems affecting countries around the world.

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