International Community Day

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October 22nd, 2016 MUSEU MARÍTIM DE BARCELONA

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITORS BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DAY

Barcelona International Community Day is a meeting point for the international community in the Barcelona area, which provides information and resources to help new arrivals settle in and the firmly established connect and further put down roots. The aim is for them to be local Barcelonians.

To encourage this, we offer a varied programme of conferences, workshops, panel discussions, activities and networking sessions. The event also features a fair with companies, international schools, organisations and associations to help INSERCIÓN make new contacts and discover new products, services and ideas.

This event is an initiative of the Barcelona City Council, through Barcelona Activa, with the collaboration and involvement of 1 numerous organisations and individuals and the supports of our sponsors.

barcelona.cat/internationalcommunityday #BarcelonaICD Promoter: Barcelona Activa - Ayuntamiento de Barcelona Carrer Llacuna, 162 - 08018 Barcelona bcn.cat/business

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Fast guide...... 6

Programme ...... 8

Exhibition map ...... 20

Exhibitors ...... 22 YOU’RE - Premium stands ...... 24 - Basic stands ...... 26 BARCELONA - Education showroom ...... 37 - Information desks ...... 42

Everything you need to “be Barcelona”

4 5 FAST GUIDE FOR LANDINGA JOB”, by Advantage Berman WORKSHOP: Sagardoy Abogados PROCESSES: HOW TO GET PAPERS?”, by INFORMATIVE SESSION: “IMMIGRATION Lingüística LANGUAGE”, by Consorci peralaNormalització WORKSHOP: “VOLUNTEERING FOR CATALAN Metropolitan FESTIVALS, TRADITIONS ANDART”, by Barcelona CONFERENCE: moderated by John Stone FOR INTERCULTURAL CHILDREN”, PANEL DISCUSSION:SCHOOL “CHOSING BARCELONA”, by BRSRelocation Services INFORMATIVE SESSION: “TIPSFOR LANDINGIN PhysiotheraphyBarcelona HEALTHCARE INCATALONIA” , by INFORMATIVE SESSION: “UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL HABITS”, by BancSabadell INFORMATIVE SESSION: AND “BANKING From 4:45to 5:15 pm Barcelona Activa BARCELONA ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM”, by INFORMATIVE SESSION: “WHO’SWHOIN THE From 12:45to 1:15 pm From pm 5:30to 6:30 From 3:45to 4:30pm From 11:15 to 11:45 am From 1:30 to 2:30pm From 12:00to 12:30pm From 2:45to 3:30pm From to 11:00 10:30 am SALA LLOBREGAT “THE ART OF THE ELEVATOR PITCH “BARCELONA ISCULTURE: Personal landing 10:00 amDOORSOPEN 10:00 7:00 pmDOORS CLOSE cat es en en en en en en en en en NETWORKING: TRANSFORMATION”, by CasaÀsia BARCELONA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANDSOCIAL PANEL DISCUSSION: “ASIAN WOMEN IN by Barcelona Women’s Network THE ART OF BALANCING EXPAT FAMILIES”, PANEL DISCUSSION: “FAMILY MATTERS: EXPERIENCES”, by Barcelona Activa ECONOMY INBARCELONA: SOCIAL-BUSINESS PANEL DISCUSSION: “ANOTHEROF TYPE WORLD”,byJavier Terrisse WORKSHOP: HOME: RENTINGORBUYING?”, by Atipika INFORMATIVE SESSION: NEW “FINDINGYOUR Barcelona Activa HELPS YOU START UP ACOMPANY”, by INFORMATIVE SESSION: “BARCELONA ACTIVA STRATEGIES”, by Spectrum IFA Group INFORMATIVE SESSION: “FISCAL EFFICIENCY From 12:00to 1:00 pm From 1:15 to 1:45 pm From 11:15 to 11:45 am From to 11:00 10:30 am From pm 5:45to 6:30 From 4:30to 5:30pm From 3:15 to 4:15 pm From 2:00to 3:00pm Working and doingbusiness “LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE DIGITAL SALA BESÒS “SPORTS ANDNATURE LOVERS” es en en en en en es es en SALA COLLSEROLA Barcelona Activa IN BARCELONA” , by BUSINESS PROJECTS “SUCCESSFUL EXPAT PANEL DISCUSSION: Tasting Barcelona BARCELONA”, by Book “BOOKTASTING ON WORKSHOP: de laBibi” TAPAS” WORKSHOP Matthew Tree 12 BOOKS, 31 YEARS”, by BARCELONA: 2LANGUAGES, OF ANENGLISHAUTHOR IN CONFERENCE: “PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD” NETWORKING: by YogaOne by DIR “INTRODUCTIONTO YOGA” WORKSHOP: COMPANIES INBARCELONA” BUSINESS ANDSTARTING UP NETWORKING: From 1:15 to 2:00pm From 11:45 amto 12:45pm From to 11:15 10:30 am From pm 5:45to 6:30 From 4:45to 5:30pm From 3:30to 4:30pm From 2:15 to 3:15 pm , by “El Catering “CATALAN

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sponsored by BISA “FACEPAINTING”, CHILDREN’SWORKSHOP: sponsored by BISA FRENCH STORYTELLING IN BREMEN”, “ STORYTELLING INGERMAN sponsored by BISA THE BOY WHOCRIEDWOLF” STORYTELLING INENGLISH: “ sponsored by BISA “FRAME YOURPICTURE”, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: From 12:45to 1:00 pm From 6:15 pm to 6:30 From 1:45 to 2:00pm From pm 5:45to 6:00 From 5:15 to 5:30pm From 2:15 to 3:15 pm From 11:00 amto 12:30pm From 3:30to 5:00pm THE TOWN MUSICIANSOF From 1:15 to 1:30 pm LUDOTECA 10:00 amDOORSOPEN 10:00 “ 7:00 pmDOORS CLOSE PUSS INBOOTS sponsored by BISA

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fr , Kidz MUSEUM’S GARDEN by Jon&Cris SWING MASTERCLASS, MUSEUM’S GARDEN by MontseMoscardó DANCING, CATALAN STYLE”,, “MASTERCLASS: COUNTRY MUSEUM’S GARDEN “HUMAN TOWERS” COME IN(B33) STAND LIBRARY Matthewby Tree BOOK SIGNING:“SNUG”, MUSEUM’S GARDEN LEGO “UNLIMITED FUNWITH CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: From 11:00 amto 1:00 pm From pm 5:30to 6:30 From 3:30to 5pm From 11:30 amto 12:30pm From 12:00to 12:30pm OTHER SPACES ® Barcelona ® BRICKS”, Bricks by 4 Leisure activities

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ÁGORA GASTRONOMIC AREA GASTRONOMIC Programme Saturday, 22 October 2016

SALA private and charter centers. Parallel to MODERATOR: Dr. John Stone, Universitat LLOBREGAT the public system there is a wide variety de Barcelona of private healthcare options, which DESCRIPTION: Children with family ties en many use to supplement their coverage. abroad and one or more home language 10:30 – 11:00 am DESCRIPTION: If you’re thinking about This presentation will help explain the are a challenge for parents choosing coming or have already landed in INFORMATIVE SESSION: «WHO’S differences in order to choose the right schools at all levels, from primary to Barcelona, you’ll have to open a bank WHO IN THE BARCELONA healthcare options for you. pre-university. Some families value account to rent an apartment, get ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM», by integration into the local community Internet, other services, start up a Barcelona Activa while others stress mobility and, as company or do business. Sometimes it SPEAKER: Itziar Blasco, Head of en a result, choose schools that would can be a bit difficult for a foreigner who 12:45-1:15 pm m-startup-barcelona make it easier to return to a foreign doesn’t speak the language, unless you INFORMATIVE SESSION: «TIPS FOR educational system. Some prefer for the DESCRIPTION: In recent years Barcelona visit one of the branches specializing LANDING IN BARCELONA», by BRS child to get their mother tongue at home, has become a pilgrimage site for in international clients. This session Relocation Services teaching basic reading and writing at the entrepreneurs and the city buzzes with will teach you what you need to open weekend, while others want the children a growing number of start-ups. There is an account, get a debit card to get SPEAKER: Beatriz Carro de Prada, to be schooled in their native language. also a network of business angels and money from ATMs and a whole series of Director Some feel rooted here and consider venture capitalists, business schools, practical tips for digital banking to cover DESCRIPTION: Arriving in a new city a wide range of local post-secondary universities and research centers and your basic needs. poses many challenges, questions and their spin-offs, and public and private expectations. Join us for this session options, while others feel the need to bodies to help create and accelerate to get the best tips for your arrival in help their children aspire to a university new companies. This is in addition to Barcelona. We’ll deal with issues like in their country of origin. What are the en initiatives like hackathons, networking 12:00-12:30 pm looking for a home, moving, utilities, options for parents of intercultural children in Barcelona? What is available sessions and meetups, competitions INFORMATIVE SESSION: mobility, administrative procedures, etc. and what should be taken into account and contests, crowdfunding platforms, «UNDERSTANDING HEALTHCARE IN We’ll also discuss some special tricks to when making these decisions? etc. This session will present the most CATALONIA», by Physiotheraphy learn more about Catalan culture and noteworthy players in this attractive, help you feel at home from the very first SPEAKER: Koen Willems, physiotherapist, PANELISTS: vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. day. trainer and coach • Mark Pingitore, American School DESCRIPTION: In Catalonia health is a of Barcelona director, and BISA universal right, so everyone has access en es en president; father of two 11:15 – 11:45 am to healthcare. To use these services, 1:30-2:30 pm • Michelle Courtright, educational individuals must have a Healthcare INFORMATIVE SESSION: «BANKING PANEL DISCUSSION: «CHOSING consultant, publisher; mother of two Card, which allows them to use more AND FINANCIAL HABITS», by Banc SCHOOL FOR A THIRD-CULTURE KID» • Mark Freeman, human rights lawyer; than 400 Primary Care Centers (CAP) Sabadell organised by the English Language father of two and 68 hospitals. The healthcare system SPEAKER: Anna Sebastián Rodríguez, Association of Catalonia in association is based on a mixed model, with public, Director of Barcelona Branch, Glòries with the Barcelona International Schools Association, BISA

8 9 en 2:45 – 3:30 pm en Catalan? Want to practice and become 5:30 – 6:30 pm pitch to find a job. This self-marketing CONFERENCE: «BARCELONA IS more fluent? Do you like the idea of WORKSHOP: «THE ART OF THE tool is essential for clearly, concisely CULTURE: FESTIVALS, TRADITIONS chatting about everyday topics and ELEVATOR PITCH TO FIND A JOB», by and effectively presenting our skills, AND ART», by Barcelona Metropolitan getting to know people who speak Berman Advantage achievements and goals in a job Catalan on a daily basis? Come chat interview, networking opportunity or SPEAKERS: Esther Jones, founder SPEAKER: Mitch Berman, coach with volunteers participating in this other professional development context. DESCRIPTION: Barcelona has great successful programme. Many people DESCRIPCIÓN: In this workshop we cultural and artistic wealth. Throughout have consolidated their control of the will write and practice your elevator the year, you can join in different language in this fun, easy, casual way. traditions and festivities. Some of the INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTICIPATE: Centre highlights include Sant Jordi, Sant Joan de Normalització Lingüística de and the Castanyada. Also, La Mercè, the Barcelona will meet with all active city’s feast day that includes everything volunteers to set up conversations from “castellers” and “gegants i (Tastets VxL) with people interested in SALA capgrossos” to art, leisure and cultural practising the language. activities. Barcelona is also synonymous BESÒS with festivals (like Grec, BAM, Sónar, en Primavera Sound and so many more), 10:30 – 11:00 am to move? This session will discuss with emblematic facilities to discover en 4:45 – 5:15 pm INFORMATIVE SESSION: «BARCELONA the normal procedures for renting or the best music, theater, dance and art. purchasing a home in Barcelona, with INFORMATIVE SESSION: ACTIVA HELPS YOU START UP A Plus, you won’t want to miss out on all useful tips to help make it easier. Plus, «RESIDENCY AND WORK PERMITS COMPANY», by Barcelona Activa of the alternative proposals in smaller it will include an overview of different FOR FOREIGNERS: IMMIGRATION SPEAKER: Martí Foz, business advisor venues, galleries, creative spaces, etc. neighbourhoods in the city and their PROCEDURES», by Sagardoy Abogados The most international culture and DESCRIPTION: In this session we will highlights, as well as other towns in the SPEAKER: Ana Garicano, lawyer leisure magazine will give a rundown present the programs, activities and metropolitan area that are popular with of all of this and more. Come and be DESCRIPTION: This session will provide services Barcelona Activa offers, from the expat community. surprised. a practical overview of immigration a business idea to starting up your own policy in Spain, explaining new laws company. We will review all of the key that help make it easier to obtain factors to keep in mind when starting up en a company. cat en residency and work permits in some 12:00-1:00 pm 3:45 – 4:30 pm cases. We will cover the specifics for WORKSHOP: «LOOKING FOR A JOB IN WORKSHOP: «VOLUNTEERING FOR individuals from different countries THE DIGITAL WORLD AND CV 2.0», by CATALAN LANGUAGE», by Consorci per (European Union, non-EU, Brexit…) and en Javier Terrisse a la Normalització Lingüística with different situations and needs 11:15-11:45 am SPEAKER: Javier Terrisse, coach WORKSHOP LEADER: Marcel Pellejà (employees, assignees, investors, INFORMATIVE SESSION: «SETTING DESCRIPTION: What are Human Re- i Adalid and Marta Jarque Martínez, business people…). UP YOUR NEW HOME: RENTING OR sources recruitment managers looking Centre de Normalització Lingüística de BUYING?» by ATIPIKA for today? We’ll go over what is truly im- Barcelona SPEAKER: Renzo Riva, manager portant on our resumes, analyse how DESCRIPTION: Do you speak a bit of DESCRIPTION: Are you new to the city social media can make that visible and and still looking for a home? Want select the right platforms to do so.

10 11 es 1:15 – 1:45 pm en moting these projects will explain how 4:30-5:30 pm ject with the group “Ekta chHimmat” INFORMATIVE SESSION: «FISCAL to innovate socially and the importance PANEL DISCUSSION: «ASIAN WOMEN • Kangyun Xiao (Born in PR China), EFFICIENCY STRATEGIES», by of place in generating common good. IN BARCELONA: ENTREPRENEURSHIP Founding and Managing Partner at Spectrum IFA Group AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION», by Granvia Iuris & Consulting SLP PANELISTS: SPEAKER: Chris Burke, partner Casa Asia • Harjit Kaur (India), member of the • Beatriz Castillo, communication and DESCRIPTION: Learn about the main MODERATOR: Gaëlle Patin Laloy, head group “Ekta chHimmat” CSR manager ofCET Apunts types of taxes in Catalonia and the best of the Diversity and Multiculturalism way to meet your fiscal obligations • Guillaume Teyssie, co-founder of program at Casa Asia Aquapioneers taking into account the new financial- DESCRIPTION: We will hear from four es en 5:45 - 6:30 pm information exchange system between • Wouter Tebbens, Co-Founder and women originally from Asia about their banks and countries. Starting in 2017, President of the Free Knowledge personal experience, leadership and en- NETWORKING: «SPORTS AND NATURE the Common Reporting Standards, will Institute trepreneurial projects, which are having LOVERS» go into force, established by the OECD a transformative impact on our society. ANIMATOR: Meritxell Jordana, aPortada to automatically exchange financial They stand out for their entrepreneurs- comunicació accounts information periodically. This en hip, fighting spirit as women and profes- DESCRIPTION: Sports in nature are 3:15 - 4:15 pm way, tax authorities will have information sionals and multicultural careers. some of the hobbies that bring people on its residents income and financial PANEL DISCUSSION: «FAMILY together most. When you arrived in Bar- PANELISTS: assets in other countries. MATTERS: THE ART OF BALANCING celona, did you head straight for a gym EXPAT FAMILIES», by Barcelona • Lilin Yang (RP China), Director or sports club? Have you scoured all the Women’s Network and Co-Founder of MiiN Korean forums you can find for special spots es MODERATOR: Cris Kristovits, Community Cosmetic to go hiking, diving or climbing? Do you 2:00 - 3:00 pm liaison • Kav Ly (Cambodia), President and know all the parks and natural settings PANEL DISCUSSION: «ANOTHER DESCRIPTION: Balancing work and play Head of R&D at Ta-Tung you can visit from Barcelona? Join this TYPE OF ECONOMY IN BARCELONA: is especially important for expat families • Sonia Nar (born in India), nurse and networking activity to meet and chat SOCIAL-BUSINESS EXPERIENCES», by who want their time in Barcelona to be a promoter of the Social Theatre pro- with people who, like you, love sports Barcelona Activa positive experience. This panel discus- and nature. MODERATOR: Elisabet Juarez, Other sion will cover topics key to building fa- Economies and Proximity Officer mily life in Barcelona, beyond just finding DESCRIPTION: Barcelona is a global schools for the children! Moderator Cris SALA benchmark in cooperative, social and Kristofits is currently the Community COLLSEROLA shared economy. These are diverse, Liaison for the Barcelona Women’s Ne- transformative economic models that twork, an expat for almost 13 years and en make it possible to generate a different the mother of a nine-year-old daughter. 10:30 -11:15 am he will explain his personal history, kind of economic activity with people She co-organises three events about rai- CONFERENCE: «THE LIFE OF AN his relationship with Catalan culture at the core and applying social and en- sing multilingual children in Catalonia. ENGLISH AUTHOR IN BARCELONA: 2 and why he decided to write not only vironmental criteria. Come learn about LANGUAGES, 12 BOOKS, 31 YEARS», in English, but in Catalan too. He has PANELISTS: experiences and best practices from by Matthew Tree published 12 books in 2 languages, projects and companies in Barcelona, including novels and essays, as well as • Dr. Jill Ann Jenkins, Private Practice SPEAKER: Matthew Tree collaborating with several magazines, which take into account these values • Dr. John Stone, Universidad de DESCRIPTION: Matthew Tree is a well- newspapers, radio and television and use more democratic, collective Barcelona management schemes. The people pro- known English writer who came to programs. • Carrie Frais, MumAbroad and FiG Catalonia 31 years ago. In this session

12 13 11:45 - 12.45 am en WORKSHOP LEADERS: Eitan Felner and PANELISTS: to contact with others who share your Gabriela Larenas drive and dreams. Join this networking WORKSHOP : «CATALAN TAPAS», by “El • Silvia Raga, founder of Dycare session and you will surely find new Catering de la Bibi” DESCRIPTION: Do you like to read and (Italy) want to discover Barcelona in a whole ideas, tips, projects, points of view and WORKSHOP LEADER: Aurora Aguilà, • Gustavo Franco, director and foun- new way? Then don’t miss out on this personal visibility… and with a bit of luck, culinary expert der of BCNewt, Cowocat (Spain, book tasting, a unique, fun new way to the beginning of a new collaboration or DESCRIPTION: Tapas are all the rage Colombia) share the joy of reading. But what is book friendship. and can now be found in almost any bar tasting? It is discovering new things to • Valentini Konstantinidou, CEO at or restaurant in Barcelona, making them read from others; a meeting in which each DNANUTRICOACH a true hallmark of our identity. Tapas are participant reads out loud a short story, en small dishes or snacks that are normally 5:45 – 6:30 pm poem, paragraph from a book or literary served with a glass of wine, vermouth or es en WORKSHOP: «INTRODUCTION TO text that is funny, suggestive or curious 4:45 – 5:30 pm beer. There are traditional and popular YOGA», by YogaOne by DIR about a topic chosen beforehand. So this recipes, but haute cuisine has also now NETWORKING: «DOING BUSINESS SPEAKER: Jordi Canela time, of course, the theme of this tasting AND STARTING UP COMPANIES IN brought in more sophisticated dishes. DESCRIPTION: Are you stressed, does will be Barcelona! BARCELONA» In this workshop you will learn how your back hurt or are you simply interes- to make some of the most traditional INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTICIPATE: People ANIMATOR: Meritxell Jordana, aPortada ted in yoga? This introductory session will tapas served in Barcelona’s bars. participating in a tasting can bring their Comunicació show how to make yoga part of our lives, own books or texts, or choose one of the Are you a born or de facto entrepreneur? looking at its physical, mental and spiri- ones provided in the basket of surprise Do you have a company, want to finance tual benefits, and learning how to adapt en texts. Participants will enjoy the perfect a start-up, need a partner, looking for yoga to the workplace and our eating ha- 1:15 - 2:00 pm es pairing, good company and delicious business or investment opportunities? If bits. Plus, we will practice breathing and NETWORKING: «PASSIONATE ABOUT words. Each text must be short, no more you are a “business friendly” person, you meditation. FOOD» than 2 pages of a book or one printed won’t want to miss out on this opportunity ANIMATOR: Meritxell Jordana, aPortada page. Comunicació DESCRIPTION: Do you love recipes and en making the most delicious dishes? Do 3:30 – 4:30 pm LUDOTECA you love Thai, Mexican or French food? PANEL DISCUSSION: “SUCCESSFUL Do you love going to the market to EXPAT BUSINESS PROJECTS IN es en en search for the best ingredients to cook BARCELONA”, by Barcelona Activa 11:00 am -12:30 pm 12:45 – 1:00 pm with? Do you have a group of people you MODERATOR: Martí Foz, business CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: “FRAME STORYTELLING IN ENGLISH: «THE meet with regularly for dinner or lunch? adviser YOUR PICTURE”, sponsored by BOY WHO CRIED WOLF», sponsored Join this networking activity to meet and Barcelona International School by Barcelona International Schools DESCRIPTION: Barcelona is home to chat with people who, like you, love food. Association (BISA) Association (BISA) a significant international community and a large part of those individuals are DESCRIPTION: Take a picture, print it DESCRIPTION: Animated telling of the highly entrepreneurial, having created out and then design and create a unique, story “The boy who cried Wolf”, one en 2:15 – 3:15 pm successful companies. This session personalized frame to take home as a of Aesop’s tales adapted by several souvenir. different writers, including American WORKSHOP: «BOOKTASTING ON will present some of the projects that author Louis Untermeyer, warning of the BARCELONA», by Book Tasting have received support from Barcelona consequences of telling lies. Barcelona Activa, sharing their experiences and challenges. ANIMATOR: Carla Mor, children’s storyteller

14 15 de 1:15 – 1:30 pm 3:30 – 5:00 pm es en 6:15 – 6:30 pm fr story “Puss in boots” (Le chat botté), a STORYTELLING IN GERMAN: «DIE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY: STORYTELLING IN FRENCH: «LE CHAT popular European tale adapted by French BREMER STADTMUSIKANTEN», «FACEPAINTING», sponsored by BOTTÉ», sponsored by Barcelona writer Charles Perrault exalting the value sponsored by Barcelona International Barcelona International Schools International Schools Association (BISA) of ingenuity as a problem-solving tool. Schools Association (BISA) Association (BISA) DESCRIPTION: Animated telling of the ANIMATOR: Carla Mor, children’s storyteller DESCRIPTION: Animated telling of the DESCRIPTION: Face painting: have story “The town musicians of Bremen” fun with colours, sparkles, glitter and (Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten), adapted stickers of your favourite characters. from popular tales by the Brothers Grimm, showing that it’s always possible ÁGORA to find new paths. en 5:15 – 5:30 pm ANIMATOR: Carla Mor, children’s storyteller Throughout the day: DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a coffee, juice STORYTELLING IN ENGLISH: «THE or snack. You’ll also find delicious BOY WHO CRIED WOLF», sponsored CULINARY SPACE: FOOD TRUCKS, sandwiches, omelettes, salads and by Barcelona International Schools CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT fr other options for when hunger strikes. 1:45 – 2:00 pm Association (BISA) STORYTELLING IN FRENCH: DESCRIPTION: Animated telling of the «LE CHAT BOTTÉ», sponsored by story “The boy who cried Wolf”, one Barcelona International Schools of Aesop’s tales adapted by several Association (BISA) different writers, including American DESCRIPTION: Animated telling of the author Louis Untermeyer, warning of the MUSEUM’S story “Puss in boots” (Le chat botté), a consequences of telling lies. GARDEN popular European tale adapted by French ANIMATOR: Carla Mor, children’s storyteller writer Charles Perrault exalting the value of ingenuity as a problem-solving tool. en es ANIMATOR: Carla Mor, children’s storyteller de 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 12:00 – 12:30 pm 5:45 – 6:00 pm CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: «UNLIMITED «HUMAN TOWERS», by Castellers STORYTELLING IN GERMAN: «DIE FUN WITH LEGO® BRICKS» by Bricks 4 d’Esplugues BREMER STADTMUSIKANTEN», es en Kidz® Barcelona 2:15 – 3:15 pm sponsored by Barcelona International DESCRIPTION: “Castells” are one of the DESCRIPTION: Let your imagination soar most widely known elements of Catalan CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: «FRAME Schools Association (BISA) and have fun playing with giant Lego culture, dating back to the 17th century. YOUR PICTURE» sponsored by DESCRIPTION: Animated telling of the blocks. Come create your own projects. This tradition is still alive and kicking Barcelona International Schools story “The town musicians of Bremen” Activity suitable for children from 3 to 14 today, with more than 70 groups or Association (BISA) (Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten), adapted years old. “colles” with hundreds of people who from popular tales by the Brothers DESCRIPTION: Take a picture, print it out combine strength, balance, bravery and Grimm, showing that it’s always possible and then design and create a unique, caution “seny” to build amazing human to find new paths. personalized frame to take home as a towers. “Castells” were named UNESCO souvenir. ANIMATOR: Carla Mor, children’s storyteller Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010. ANIMATOR: Lupita Sierra, makeup

16 17 es en en es 3:30 – 5:00 pm 5:30 – 6:30 pm «MASTERCLASS: COUNTRY DANCING, SWING MASTERCLASS, by Jon & Cris CATALAN STYLE», by Montse DESCRIPTION: Surprise yourself with Moscardó this trendy dance that is taking our DESCRIPTION: Learn some of the basic city by storm. Come learn the basics steps of country dancing like the vine of swing. Get into it and move with the (basic), coaster step and cross step, rhythm of the music, even if you don’t among others. Dare to try line dancing know the steps, in a casual, fun setting. and, above all, have fun.

OTHER SPACES

11:30 am -12:30 pm en cat native language. This novel will leave BOOK SIGNING: «SNUG», by no reader indifferent and has received Matthew Tree interesting reviews: ‘A provocative and darkly funny indictment of racism in PLACE: Come In booth (number B33) contemporary Britain’ THE OMNIVORE. DESCRIPTION: “Snug” is the title of ‘It’s a first novel and I can tell it’s going Matthew Tree’s latest book, and the first to be ambitious in its resolve to be both he has published in English, which is his serious and funny.’ THE SPECTATOR

18 Exhibition map PUBLIC ACCESS Exhibitors

BOOTH PREMIUM BOOTHS Turisme de Barcelona and Diputació de Barcelona B16 PROMOTER AND SPONSORS BOOTH Xpatria World Opportunities B14 Barcelona City Cocencil - Barcelona Activa C5 YogaOne by DIR B9 Banc Sabadell C4 Zoo de Barcelona and Tibidabo Amusement Park B19 Atípika, Barcelona Real Estate C3 Allianz Worldwide Care C2 EDUCATION SHOWROOM BRS Relocation Services C1 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS BOOTH American School of Barcelona D6 BASIC BOOTHS Benjamin Franklin International School D9 COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BOOTH Deutsche Schule Barcelona D7 Aparcamientos B:SM y Bicing B18 ES International School D10 Balcells Lawyers Group B1 Hamelin-Laie International School D8 Bcn Plug&Play B25 Lycée Français de Barcelona D13 BCN Lip B2 Lycée Français de Gavà Bon Soleil D3 Bricks 4 Kidz B32 Oak House School D12 Coccinelle B27 Scuola Italiana D5 Come In Bookshop B33 SEK Catalunya International School D4 Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística B21 St. Peter’s School D2 DIME B11 The International School of Catalunya D11 Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas de Barcelona B23 Expatica.com B22 INFORMATION DESKS IESE Business School B20 EXPAT ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIAL CLUBS BOOTH Integra Advisers B17 Asociación Cultural Casa Rusa en Cataluña A15 Jaimes French bookshop B13 ASODAME - Club BPW BCN A12 Kingsbrook Idiomas B28 Barcelona Autrement A3 L'IDEM - L'institut d'Ensenyament Multimèdia B5 BWN: Barcelona Women's Network A7 Language4Life B30 Casa degli Italiani di Barcellona A8 LCI Barcelona - Escuela Superior Oficial de Diseño B6 Catalonia Hockey Club A16 Motoformació B10 CEEAC, Cambra d’emprenedors i empresaris A14 Ontranslation B31 Círculo Hispano-Belga A9 Page Personnel B8 Club Natació Barcelona A13 PhysioTherapyBarcelona & RunningBarcelona B12 Club Suizo de Barcelona A4 Relocate Consulting 2000 B24 COWOCAT - Associació Coworking de Catalunya A17 Sagardoy Abogados B7 Dinners That Matter A5 Talent Search People B3 Internations A2 Toulouse Business School Barcelona B26 Kreis Deutschsprachiger Führüngskräfte A11 The Spectrum IFA Group B4 Professional Women's Network (PWN) Barcelona A1 Tourist Care Assistance B29 Red Global MX (Mexicanos calificados en el exterior) Capítulo Barcelona A10 TripMedic B15 Union des Français de l’Étranger A6

22 23 Exhibitors

PREMIUM BOOTHS PROMOTER ATIPIKA, BARCELONA REAL ESTATE AND SPONSORS ATIPIKA has been offering real estate solutions for purchasing, selling or renting a home that adapt to the needs of each client and owner since 1999. Thousands of AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - real estate operations are proof of our great professionalism. Our clients include BARCELONA CITY COUNCIL ACTIVA - BARCELONA ACTIVA individuals in Spain and abroad, multinational corporations, consulates, financial institutions and official bodies. Our multilingual team has extensive international experience and knowledge of the sector, and is here to show you the best properties The Barcelona City Council, through the City Promotion Directorate, works to with personalized service. Our central headquarters are located on Passeig de promote dynamism and loyalty among the international community living in Gràcia, the most emblematic boulevard in Barcelona, to make it easy to meet with the city and its sphere of influence. Barcelona Activa, the organization in charge our clients. of promoting economic development in the city, offers services for all citizens, including employment policies, support for entrepreneurship and companies, and Web/email: www.atipika.com / [email protected] actions to foster the diverse local economy. Web/email: www.barcelonactiva.cat / [email protected] BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION SCHOOL (BISA) ASSOCIATION

BANC SABADELL SABADELL BISA is the association of most of the international schools in Barcelona: The Ame- rican School of Barcelona, Benjamin Franklin International School, British School of Banc Sabadell is the fourth largest private banking group in Spain, made up of Barcelona, Deutsche Schule, Lycée Français de Barcelone, Lycée Français de Gavà, different banks, brands, subsidiary companies and investee companies that cover Kensington School, SEK Catalunya International School, ES International School, all areas of finance with a common denominator: professionalism and quality. We Schweizerschule Barcelona and OAK House School. All of these schools have come have units and offices that specialize in Europeans living in Spain on a long-term together in order to improve the quality of the education they offer, share resources, basis and those that focus on areas of residential tourism. create a climate of international cooperation and forge links between members and Web/email: www.bancsabadell.com / [email protected] local and national governments. Web/email: www.bisa.info / [email protected] ALLIANZBANC WORLDWIDESABADELL CARE

Allianz Worldwide Care offers corporate clients and their agents the comfort of BRS RELOCATION RELOCATION SERVICES SERVICES international health, life and disability coverage, all of which are key elements in employee benefit packages, from the same insurance company. There is also a wide Moving to a new city or country means much more than just looking for a home. BRS range of international healthcare plans for individuals and families. The company knows that this is a transcendental event and is here to guide you throughout your aims to gain and retain the loyalty of its clients by providing the range of products journey, step by step. We offer top quality personalized service to meet your needs, and quality service expected from a market leader. speeding up a process that could otherwise become disconcerting. Web/email: www.allianzworldwidecare.com Web/email: www.brs-relocation.com / [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected]

24 25 BASIC BOOTHS COMPANIES BCNLIP AND ORGANIZATIONS B:SM We are a warm, multicultural language school located in the center of Barcelona. B:SM B:SM We have qualified teaching staff and adapted facilities to make it easy to learn any AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - language. We offer courses in Catalan, English, German, French, Italian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and, of course, Spanish. B:SM B:SM PARKING AND BICING Web/email: www.bcnlip.com / [email protected]

With more than 40 public parking garages and over 13,000 spots in Barcelona, the B:SM municipal parking network has become an affordable solution providing parking options for everyone. BRICKS 4 KIDZ Network that offers numerous products with a quality management system (ISO Learning science, technology, engineering and math can be and is fun. Let your kids 9001 certification). discover this with Bricks 4 Kidz®. They will work in teams to create, build and solve Bicing is an urban transport system based on shared use of bicycles. It is simple, challenges. Workshops and birthday parties that give them the chance to enjoy see- practical and sustainable, perfect for getting around the city. Go wherever you want ing where their imagination can take them. whenever you want, without smog or noise. We learn, build and play with LEGO® bricks. Web/email: www.aparcamentsbsm.cat / www.bicing.cat / [email protected] Web/email: www.bricks4kidz.es/barcelona / [email protected]

BALCELLS LAWYERS GROUP COCCINELLE Balcells International Lawyers Group is a multidisciplinary law firm with more than 40 years of experience offering legal services to individuals and companies, both Coccinelle specializes in recruiting household help. Our processes and know-how local and foreign, in the following areas: immigration, business , taxes, civil matters, allow us to select and provide you with experienced, competent professionals on a real estate. one-off or ongoing basis. Our commitment to quality personalized service allows us to satisfy the needs of each of our families. Don’t hesitate to contact us for any issues you may have! Web/email: www.coccinelle.es / [email protected] Web/email: www.balcellsgroup.com / www.immigrationspain.es / [email protected]

BARCELONA Plug COME IN BOOKSHOP BCN ABADELL PLUG&PLAY PlAY& Makes your life easy Independent bookstore located in Barcelona’s Eixample since 1984. We have one of This service makes DAY-TO-DAY LIFE EASIER for new arrivals or people with little the largest selections of English literature, essays and children’s books in the city, spare time. Need help with official processes, paperwork, moving or fixing things at as well as British and American textbooks and language learning series. We also home? We provide HOME AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONCIERGE services. have shops in Palma de Mallorca and Terrassa. We take care of everything! Web/email: www.comeinbookshop.com / [email protected] Our philosophy is: make life easier and... PLUG&PLAY! Web/email: www.bcnplugandplay.com / [email protected]

26 27 AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - CONSORCI PER A LA NORMALITZACIÓ LINGÜÍSTICA

The Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística is a public body that has locations in each of the city’s districts to promote knowledge and use of the Catalan language and offers: • Linguistic guidance for individuals, companies, shops and organizations. EXPATICA.COM • On-site and online Catalan courses at all levels. Expatica helps expats settle in their new country by providing up-to-date news • Cultural and leisure activities to help learn about the language, culture and city. in English, information, services such as Ask the Expert, a dating site, an event • Informal conversations to practice the Catalan language as part of the Voluntariat calendar and jobs and housing search engines, all online. per la llengua programme. Web/email: www.expatica.com/es / [email protected] Web/email: www.cpnl.cat / [email protected] IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL DIME For more than 50 years, IESE has been one of the leading executive-training centres, developing and inspiring business leaders who aim to have a deep, Dime is a Spanish school set up by teachers located in the neighborhoods of Gracia positive, lasting impact on people, companies and the society they serve. and Sarriá. We have been teaching the expat community in Barcelona for 10 years. We offer group and individual classes in Spanish and Catalan at our school, your Web/email: www.iese.edu / [email protected] home or office, as well as business classes. We also offer special language study classes for children and teenagers. Web/email: www.dimebarcelona.com / [email protected] INTEGRA ADVISERS

We are a consultancy company specializing in designing legal, tax and accounting strategies for individual expatriates and foreign companies looking to move to ESCUELAS OFICIALES DE IDIOMAS DE BARCELONA Barcelona. The Official Language Schools (EOIs) are a network of state-run language schools Our guidance focuses on building a bridge between the complex for adults. international procedures, which must be completed rigorously when arriving in a new The EOI Barcelona (located near the Drassanes building) and the EOI Vall d’Hebron country. (based in the Horta-Guinardó district) are two of the largest language schools in the With our help, you will have a team of professionals with international experience to city, and two of the few language centres where Catalan and Spanish are taught, help you with moving, landing opening up and consolidating your new project abroad as well as Arabic, Basque, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, quickly and properly. Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian. Web/email: www.integra-advisers.com / [email protected] Our mission is to not only teach languages as an effective means of socialization, integration and community-building, but also to promote cultural diversity and communication between cultures. Web/email: www.eoibd.cat / www.eoibcnvh.cat / [email protected]

28 29 JAIMES FRENCH BOOKSHOP

Jaimes French Bookshop was founded in 1941, in the post-war era, and is now celebrating its 75th anniversary. From its shop at Diagonal 337, near where the Lycée Français used to be located, it began importing and selling books to the French school. In 1951, the bookshop expanded with an additional location on Passeig de Gracia. It is currently Barcelona’s top French-language bookshop, offering an up-to- date selection of French titles in literature, essays and art catalogues. The bookshop has always considered foreign books very important, traditionally from France but also in Italian, Portuguese, English and other languages. The children’s section is one of the most carefully cared for, remaining true to the philosophy: The little readers of today will be the great readers of tomorrow. Web/email: www.jaimes.cat / [email protected]

KINGSBROOK IDIOMAS

Kingsbrook is a language school, with courses including Spanish for foreigners, located in the Eixample neighborhood. We have fifteen years of experience, qualified teachers, dynamic teaching methods and an international, multicultural environment. We offer group, individual and in-company courses, depending on your needs. Web/email: www.kingsbrookbcn.com / [email protected] ENTRCELONA -

L’IDEM – L’INSTITUT D’ENSENYAMENT MULTIMEDIA

Idem Barcelona is an accredited centre of Idem France, founded in 1997. It offers a dual degree, French and European, in graphic design and 2-D/3-D animation. Idem is a member of RECA (Réseau des écoles françaises de cinéma d’animation), which encompasses the top 20 schools in France. Web/email: www.lidembarcelona.com / [email protected]

30 31 ONTRANSLATION AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - Languages4Life LANGUAGES4LIFE Ontranslation is the multilingual communication agency you can trust. Want to make this new adventure with your business the best experience of your life? Our Here at Languages4Life we help you communicate in Spanish and English. Located website translation, interpretation and sworn translation services will help you in the elegant Eixample neighborhood, just 5 minutes from Passeig de Gracia, in a eliminate any barriers and speed up your road to success. beautiful Art Nouveau building, the school is equipped with the latest technology. Web/email: www.ontranslation.es / [email protected] Our qualified, experienced teachers will help you develop the skills you needto communicate in Spanish and English in small groups (no more than eight students) and a pleasant setting. Come have a look or learn more about the school online! Web/email: www.languages4life.com / [email protected] PAGE PERSONNEL Page Personnel, which belongs to the Page Group, is the leading consultancy for recruitment and specialized temporary hiring. We work in 16 different areas: LCI BARCELONA – OFFICIAL SCHOOL OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN DESIGN finance, marketing, sales, legal, secretary, etc. Our consultants specialize in the areas in which they work, so we can meet the needs of both our clients and job candidates. LCI Barcelona, Official School of Higher Education in Design, belongs to theLCI Education group, a network of 22 learning campuses on 5 continents. LCI Barcelona Web/email: www.pagepersonnel.es / [email protected] offers everything from degrees in design (product, interior, graphic and fashion) to masters and postgraduate degrees, lifelong learning courses and summer school. Web/email: www.lcibarcelona.com / [email protected] PHYSIOTHERAPYBARCELONA & RUNNINGBARCELONA

PhysiotherapyBarcelona and RunningBarcelona offer physiotherapy, training and coaching with Olympic experience. Our services are multilingual (English, Dutch, MOTOFORMACIÓ German, Spanish) based on certified education in the Netherlands. Top-quality 60-minute individual sessions make sure you get the best results, just like you’re Passionate: We love teaching people how to drive, our training doesn’t end when you used to back home! See you at our center on c/Balmes 446. get your license. Web/email: www.PhysiotherapyBarcelona.com / www.RunningBarcelona.com / Prepared: We guide you through the process of getting or exchanging your driver’s [email protected] / [email protected] license. Careful: Customer service is the foundation of our success (languages, Spanish…) Experts: Our staff and teachers have extensive experience in the educational and RELOCATE CONSULTING 2000 competitive sectors. Innovative: We also offer Spanish courses combined with different leisure activities. RELOCATE CONSULTING 2000 provides professional services for multinational By joining forces with the language school MON GLOBAL IDIOMES, we’ve created corporations and individuals. We are experts in relocating executives and other types courses that combine mobility and learning. of individuals, understanding the company’s needs and ensuring the wellbeing of its personnel, helping them get settled in a new home as quickly as possible to maximize Web/email: www.motoformacio.com / [email protected] their time at work. Web/email: www.relocateconsulting.com / [email protected]

32 33 THE SPECTRUM IFA GROUP AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - SAGARDOY ABOGADOS The Spectrum IFA Group creates and provides financial solutions for expats and foreign residents. These include currency exchange, bank accounts, mortgage advice, Sagardoy Abogados is the leading Spanish law firm in employment, Social Security, tax-efficient investments, QROPS, pensions, medical insurance and more. We also pensions, international mobility and HR. offer wealth management when appropriate and design cross-border solutions for those moving from country to country. Our Migration Law practice currently has 15 multilingual professionals devoted exclusively to immigration procedures and acquiring Spanish nationality. Web/email: www.spectrum-ifa.com / [email protected] It also offers expert professionals in employment and tax law. The firm’s main clients include individuals, investors, SMEs and multinational corporations. TOURIST CARE ASSISTANCE Web/email: www.sagardoy.com / [email protected] Comprehensive healthcare assistance for foreigners (tourists, expats and/or students) and International Healthcare Tourism. Personalized bilingual assistance. Interpreters in English, French, Portuguese, Rus- TALENT SEARCH PEOPLE sian, German, Dutch and Arabic. Help with visits to the emergency room, scheduled appointments and hospitaliza- Talent Search People is an international recruiting consultancy with offices in tion. Medical team with top-notch doctors in all specializations. Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon. We are experts in selecting candidates for: Sales Direct invoicing to foreign healthcare or travel insurance companies. and Marketing, IT and E-Commerce, Native Speakers, Finance and Legal, and Engineering and Pharma. Agreements with study abroad programs and universities. Our Native Speakers department manages our multilingual candidates. Assistance for diplomatic patients, embassies and VIP patients. Web/email: www.talentsearchpeople.com / [email protected] Web/email: www.csf.com.es / [email protected]

TBS BARCELONA TRIPMEDIC

TBS Barcelona is the Catalan campus of the Toulouse Business School. It has been TripMedic provides multilingual medical appointments whenever and wherever offering official undergraduate and masters degrees in business for more than 20 expatriates want in the city of Barcelona. years. With students of more than 50 nationalities, TBS Barcelona is a multicultural We work in dermatology, pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology, dentistry, oasis where classes are given in Spanish and English. ophthalmology and guarantee same-day visits for general medicine. Web/email: www.tbs-education.es / [email protected] Call us at 931 842 166 and will set up an appointment with the specialist of your choice at our closest doctor’s office or at your home in just three minutes. Web/email: www.tripmedic.com / [email protected]

34 35 ZOO DE BARCELONA - TIBIDABO AMUSEMENT PARK AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - TURISME DE BARCELONA / DIPUTACIÓ DE BARCELONA Right next to the historical city centre, you’ll find the Barcelona Zoo, one of the most emblematic spots in the city where visitors old and young can get a close-up look at more than 2,000 animals of 350 different species. You’ll find everything you need Barcelona Turisme and the Barcelona Provincial Council work to promote the city for a great day at the Zoo. and province of Barcelona as a tourist destination. Barcelona Turisme creates, manages and markets tourist products designed to make it easier to visit the city. High above Barcelona, you can enjoy Tibidabo: a historical amusement park that But Barcelona is so much more. The area around Barcelona offers new experiences has been renovated and modernized. With 30 original rides, like the Ferris wheel and in nature, winemaking, golf and culture, among others. roller coaster, plus great shows like the terrifying Hotel Krüeger and the puppets at the Marionetarium. Web/email: www.visitbarcelona.com / www.barcelonaesmoltmes.cat / [email protected] / [email protected] Web/email: www.zoobarcelona.cat / www.tibidabo.cat / [email protected]

XPATRIA WORLD OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATION SHOWROOM We’re an information platform that aims to provide comprehensive support for INTERNATIONAL companies and professionals who want to start up activity in a new location. We help you with everything associated with international mobility. SCHOOLS Taxes, visas, medical coverage, hiring, compensation, labor laws, cost of living, business/work culture. AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA Web/email: www.xpatria.es / [email protected] The American School of Barcelona is an International private school from PR3 to 12th grade. ASB offers a university-prep curriculum, including the IB Diploma YOGAONE BY DIR Program, which allows graduates to enter American, Spanish and International Universities. ABS is a culturally diverse community with more than 45 nationalities. YogaOne has two yoga studios in Barcelona (YogaOne Tuset and YogaOne Mandri) Web/email: www.asbarcelona.com / [email protected] whose mission is to make yoga accessible for everyone. At YogaOne we have two lines: yoga for everyone, which adapts to all sorts of people, and yoga training for those who want to delve deeper into more traditional yoga. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL YogaOne currently has 1,000 m² of space for yoga, with four fully equipped rooms. At these two centers, we offer more than 350 classes each month at different levels International school in Barcelona with a rich, unique American and international and in different styles (88 classes per week), given by 27 teachers to more than curriculum for students from 3 to 18 years of age. English is the primary language 1,500 members. All YogaOne teachers have extensive experience teaching yoga and of instruction. BFIS offers three diplomas: American, Spanish and International have been trained by some of the top teachers in India and the United States. Baccalaureate (IBDP). Personalized teaching and small class sizes. Excellent university placements worldwide. Strong home/school partnership, with an engaged Web/email: yogaone.cat / [email protected] community, representing more than 45 different nationalities. Web/email: www.bfischool.org / [email protected]

36 37 AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - DEUTSCHE SCHULE BARCELONA

As an official German school, we offer teaching in an international environment from pre-school to Abitur/university entrance exams. Campus for 1,400 students: well equipped with sports facilities, cafeteria and library. The DSB is synonymous with top-notch education, fostering creativity, multiculturalism, camaraderie, values, independence and a sense of social responsibility. Web/email: www.dsbarcelona.com / [email protected]

ES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ES International School offers a personalized program in English following the American education system. Located at the facilities of the Academia Sánchez- Casal, emphasis is given to tennis training, as sports are an essential part of the program. The curriculum includes a solid academic foundation that encourages active participation and a healthy lifestyle. Web/email: www.es-school.com / [email protected]

HAMELIN-LAIE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Educational offering: Characteristics: • Nursery (from 4 months) • Multilingual school • Childhood education • Personalized education • Primary education • Emotional education and values • Secondary education • National baccalaureate • International baccalaureate Web/email: www.hamelinlaie.com / [email protected] p

38 AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE BARCELONE

The Lycée Français de Barcelone (LFB) is managed directly by the Agence pour SCUOLA ITALIANA l’enseignement français à l’étranger (A.E.F.E.). All teaching is approved by the French National Ministry of Education, ranging from The public Italian school of Barcelona offers pre-school (3 to 5 year olds, 6 classes preschool to Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate). The LFB is recognized and authorized with a total of approximately 130 students); the first level of secondary school, called by the Spanish government. Scuola media or middle school (children 6 to 10 years old, 10 classes with a total of The center focuses on shared values in a democratic society, respect for others, about 260 students); the second level of secondary school, called Liceo scientifico self-sufficiency, responsibility, trust, integrating differences, secularism, solidarity, or Baccalaureate (students 14 to 17 years old, 8 classes with a total of roughly 150 equality and tolerance. students). All classes are given in Italian and English, Spanish and Catalan are taught Web/email: www.lfb.es / [email protected] as second languages. The school is recognized by the Spanish educational system, so students that finish secondary school here can go directly to local universities. Web/email: www.scuolaitalianabarcellona.com / [email protected] LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE GAVÀ BON SOLEIL

The Lycée Français de Gavà Bon Soleil accepts 1,200 students from nursery school SEK CATALUNYA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL to the 2nd year of the Baccalaureate. Founded in 1969, the LFG follows the French educational system, validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education, through the SEK-Catalunya International School is just 35 minutes from Barcelona. We have end of compulsory secondary education. Years 1 and 2 of the “Bachibac” allow great facilities, including a pool and sports center. We combine the national and students to obtain both the Spanish Bachillerato and French Baccalauréat. The LFG international curriculums (3 to 18 years old): Primary School, Intermediate Years offers comprehensive education based on secular humanistic values, in addition to and Diploma. Our educational philosophy is based on rigorous academics, balanced encouraging cultural openness through multilingualism. education and multilingualism. Web/email: www.bonsoleil.es / [email protected] Web/email: www.sekcatalunya.es / [email protected]

OAK HOUSE SCHOOL ST. PETER’S SCHOOL

In the Primary years, Oak House is a British School, following the British National St. Peter’s School is a private international school where students from 18 months Curriculum. Classes are taught in English by native speakers. In year 2 (1st Primary), to 18 years old are prepared to face the challenges they will come up against Spanish and Catalan are introduced. Our Secondary studies follow the official Catalan throughout their lives. A complete program of Cambridge International Exams system, with a trilingual system and half of the subjects taught in English. Students at ensures students gain access to universities in Spain and abroad, with a curriculum this level also take a fourth language (French or German). Third and fourth ESO pupils that combines five languages (English, Spanish, Catalan, French and German), (Years 10-11) prepare for Cambridge IGCSE exams, which open doors to English- skills and knowledge in science, technology, humanities and communication; and speaking universities. a personal development program that aims to help our students become critical, Towards the end of their secondary education pupils are helped to choose between open-minded citizens that are prepared to live, study and work wherever they the Spanish or International baccalaureate, which is taught in English. choose. Oak House School is part of the Eco-school project and is committed to social Web/email: www.stpeters.es / [email protected] responsibility, carrying out various actions to promote solidarity throughout the school year with local and international NGOs. Web/email: www.oakhouseschool.com / [email protected]

40 41 ISCAT – THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CATALUNYA BARCELONA AUTREMENT

ISCAT, the International School of Catalunya, teaches the English National Many different activities in French to discover the more authentic side of Barcelona: Curriculum to students aged 3 to 18, with Spanish and Catalan integrated into the unusual visits, family walks, cooking workshops, tastings, cultural and language educational program and French as a foreign language. exchanges, help integrating (practical visits to everyday spots in your neighborhood, Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching, multicultural environment to optimize the shopping, decoration, etc.). You’ll meet people who will help you discover Barcelona in intellectual, physical, emotional and creative development of each of our students, a whole new way! respecting the language, culture and creativity of each one. Web/email: www.barcelona-autrement.com / [email protected] The school is located in La Garriga, just 35 minutes from the center of Barcelona, and offers dedicated school transport and only one class per room (max. 18 students). Web/email: www.iscat.es / [email protected] BWN: BARCELONA WOMEN’S NETWORK The Barcelona Women’s Network is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political INFORMATION social and charitable organization offering support and friendship to both local and DESKS international women residing in the greater Barcelona area. We offer cultural, edu- EXPAT ASSOCIATIONS cational and social activities as well as fundraising for charities and professional AND SOCIAL CLUBS networking. Get to know us! Web/email: www.bcnwomensnetwork.com / [email protected] ASSOCIATION RUSSIAN HOUSE IN CATALONIA

    ANNI Since 2010, the main aim of the Association Russian House in Catalonia has been CASA DEGLI ITALIANI DI BARCELLONA    1865-2015 to extend and tighten the cultural ties between Spain, Catalonia, Russia and the world. It promotes joint projects with organisations in the Russian community Cultural/charity association founded in Barcelona in 1865, located in a historical throughout Spain, and regularly holds international events, contests, music or building on a private alleyway in the Eixample Dret, active in promoting and dance festivals, and exhibitions with artists from all over the world. disseminating Italian language and culture in the Catalan capital. A significant part of the Association’s work goes to raising awareness and sharing Web/email: www.casaitaliani.com / [email protected]; information on Russian culture and traditions, which is done in many different ways. [email protected] Web/email: www.casarusa.cat / [email protected] / [email protected] CATALONIA HOCKEY CLUB ASODAME - CLUB BPW BCN A family oriented Field Hockey club, with players ranging from five years old to adults. Group of business woman (freelancers, businesswomen and executives) with We train at the Pau Negre municipal facilities on Montjuic and compete in the products and services from all sectors. Interested in new members from other Catalan Hockey Federation. countries and in exchanging experiences and opportunities for business growth Web/email: www.cataloniahoqueiclub.com / [email protected] and expansion. Excellent perspectives for improvement and creativity, working towards companies and female entrepreneurship. Web/email: www.asodame.com / [email protected]

42 43 COWOCAT – ASSOCIACIÓ COWORKING DE CATALUNYA CEEAC, CAMBRA D’EMPRENEDORS I EMPRESARIS AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA - COWOCAT is a community of communities, a networking lab open to new experiences Cambra d’Emprenedors i Empresaris was created to serve as a backbone around and ways of uncovering new opportunities and shared knowledge. which to structure a new generation of entrepreneurs and businesspeople, fostering A different approach to co-working, based on collaboration and multiculturalism, new ways of working, collaboration and growth. We provide comprehensive guidance through which the community stimulates and shares knowledge, talent and for active, experienced professionals developing projects, foster synergies among innovation. entrepreneurs and businesspeople to get their initiatives off the ground, and offer Web/email: www.cowocat.cat / [email protected] training courses in specific subjects. Web/email: www.ceeac.cat / [email protected] Dinners That DINNERS THAT MATTER Matter

CÍRCULO HISPANO-BELGA Caring initiative that brings together diners and restaurants quarterly to support local social projects. On the four “Dinners That Matter” dates selected, and without Since 1969, the Círculo Hispano-Belga has kept the spirit and traditions of the Belgian diners paying any extra, participating restaurants will donate 25% of their takings community alive in Catalonia, fostering friendship among its members. from that night to a couple of projects focused on serving the local community. All We organize a wide variety of activities for all ages: traditional celebrations (Christmas, you need to do to show your support and make a difference is have dinner at one Easter), day trips, cultural tours, sports activities, informal gatherings, etc. of the participating restaurants on the selected dates. Our objective is to create a We also provide contacts and information for newcomers from Belgium to help them community, a message and a communication platform through which we can make better adapt to life in Catalonia. a difference. We welcome new members from Belgium, Spain or other countries interested in Web/email: www.dinnersthatmatter.org / [email protected] joining our group. Email: [email protected] INTERNATIONS

The first social network designed by and for people who live and/or work outside of their CLUB NATACIÓ BARCELONA hometowns, to create a network of personal and professional contacts through nearly weekly events in a setting where expats from different sectors, markets and culture A sports and social center with more than 100 years of history and a privilege come together. location right on the beach in the Barceloneta. With a total of 24,000 m² of facilities, the club offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities for the whole Web/email: www.internations.org / [email protected] / [email protected] family. Web/email: www.cnb.cat / [email protected] KREIS DEUTSCHSPRACHIGER FÜHRUNGSKRÄFTE

Kreis Deutschsprachiger Führungskräfte (Circle of German-Speaking Executives) CLUB SUIZO DE BARCELONA has 200 members who are executives and managers in the business, diplomatic and cultural arenas from many different countries. We are a platform for our We aim to establish a meeting point for the Swiss and residents of Barcelona members to exchange ideas and experiences. We organize conferences with world- (regardless of their nationality), to promote social life and help develop all sorts of renowned speakers on economics, politics and culture, associated with Hispano- relations between Spain and Switzerland. To do so, we organize fun, cultural and German topics. Events like receptions, daytrips and parties complete our program culinary activities, as well as socioeconomic meetings. of activities.. Web/email: www.clubsuizobarcelona.com / [email protected] Web/email: www.kdf-online.org / [email protected]

44 45 PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK (PWN) BARCELONA

PWN Barcelona is part of an international network of 3,500 professional women. Our aim is to promote professional progress among women and their visibility in the workplace by creating networks, sharing experiences and promoting leadership training. For foreign women living or working in Barcelona. Web/email: www.pwnglobal.net/barcelona / [email protected]

RED GLOBAL MX MEXICANOS CALIFICADOS EN EL EXTERIOR CAPÍTULO BARCELONA

Red Global MX is an interconnected global network for the highly qualified immigrant community living abroad, allowing them to organize projects to benefit Mexico in order to help develop the country. The Network is organized into a Global Coordination Board, Regional Coordination Boards and Chapters, which set their own goals and targets. The Chapters each have a local identity but adhere to the general mission of Global MX. Web/email: redtalentia.blogspot.com.es / [email protected]

UNION DES FRANÇAIS DE L’ÉTRANGER

The Union des Français de l’Étranger is a public-interest association with 180 chapters in 100 countries. It provides guidance for French citizens in all aspects of their life abroad. From practical issues when they arrive to help finding employment and organising social, cultural and sporting events throughout the year. Web/email: www.catalogne.ufe.org / [email protected]

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