Alpedrete

IES Alpedrete is a public secondary school in Alpedrete that offers compulsory secondary education (ESO) for students aged 12 to 16 and Bachillerato (upper secondary, ages 16–18). The center operates in Spanish and has a bilingual program in English. Its facilities include a library and gym, and it provides a cafeteria service. For students, it offers a virtual classroom, and for teachers, a dedicated intranet, in addition to publishing grading criteria and procedures for recovering pending subjects.

The institute organizes its offerings around several of its own projects. In the technological and methodological field, it works on technological innovation and methodological innovation, with initiatives such as the LOVA Project. It maintains a bilingual program and promotes internationalization through Erasmus+ and exchanges. In Bachillerato, it encourages research projects, and in 4th year of ESO, it participates in the 4th ESO + Company program. Other programs at the center include Eco-schools, with a school garden, recess workshops, the IPAFD program, and a support plan for 1st year ESO students by 4th year ESO students.

Throughout the school year, the center organizes complementary activities such as trips, cultural and scientific visits, and competitions in various subjects. Among the outings included are visits to Atapuerca, the Tablas de Daimiel, and the Mining Park of Almadén, as well as participation in the Cross ADS. 1st year ESO students participate in a welcome gymkhana organized by accompanying 4th year ESO students, with challenges in the library, gym, and music classroom, among other spaces. The center also holds a mathematics photography contest in which students from all levels participate, a science fair, and activities related to the school garden, as well as an open house day.