Developing Life Competencies at Home: The Role of Families in ISP Schools4 May 2026In recent years, international organisations such as the OECD and the European Commission have increasingly highlighted a key idea: students’ future success depends not only on academic knowledge, but also on essential life competencies such as critical thinking, resilience, adaptability and effective communication.At St George Barcelona, part of the global network International Schools Partnership (ISP), these life competencies are a central pillar of learning. The school’s approach is based on a clear belief: preparing students for a rapidly changing world means developing not only what they know, but how they think, relate to others and make decisions.Learning beyond the classroomWhile these skills are embedded in the daily school experience, their development does not happen in isolation. The home plays a fundamental role in reinforcing and consolidating these competencies.Simple daily interactions can become powerful learning opportunities:Open conversations that encourage reflection and critical thinkingSupporting children in making decisions and understanding consequencesPromoting autonomy through small responsibilitiesValidating emotions to build resilienceEncouraging empathy and collaboration in everyday situationsA shared commitmentWhen families and schools work together, learning becomes more meaningful and long-lasting. This alignment ensures that life competencies are not just taught, but truly lived and internalised.At St George Barcelona, this holistic approach helps students grow into confident, thoughtful and adaptable individuals, ready to thrive in an increasingly complex and global world.👉 Read the full article in El Mundo:https://www.elmundo.es/uestudio/2026/04/23/69e9bc80fdddff55048b458d.html
