Dear families, staff and students:

We begin 2026 full of enthusiasm, passion and a strong desire to continue making CIT a unique and inspiring place. Once again, we will keep building an educational project rooted in a culture of care, where every person, every moment and every experience truly matter.

We would like to start the year by dedicating a few special words to our team — the entire CIT team — who are undoubtedly one of the fundamental pillars of this project. Nothing we have achieved would be possible without their daily commitment, their passion for learning, their ability to listen, their caring approach, their drive to improve and their constant smiles. We are extremely proud of our team and look forward to continuing to grow alongside each and every one of its members throughout this new year.

We begin the year with new challenges and aspirations: further improvements to our facilities, the upcoming British inspection, the continued development of our culture of care, new training opportunities, and the implementation of innovative pedagogical projects such as the responsible use of artificial intelligence, performing arts, digital portfolios in secondary school, as well as more workshops and new initiatives for families.

We are very much looking forward to experiencing together all that 2026 has in store for us.

All of this is also possible thanks to you — our families — for your trust and continued support.

We wish you a wonderful 2026.

Best wishes,

Roberto, Cristina, Hayley and Icíar

During the week of 12 January, we will be taking photos for the Yearbook, and we couldn’t be more excited. This year, we are launching a new format, the result of a project designed entirely by our team, in which we have listened to families and rethought every detail to create a more up-to-date, carefully crafted and meaningful yearbook for our students.

The Yearbook will be a very special memento of this school year, reflecting not only moments, but also the identity and spirit of our school community. We are delighted to be shaping this new project, created with care and enthusiasm.

Important:

Students must come wearing their school uniform including the blazer on the day of the photo shoot.

Timetable:

Monday 12th of January

• White class
• MYP1 A, B and C
• MYP3 A, b and C
• MYP5 A

Tuesday 13th of Jnauary

• Yellow and Orange Class
• PYP5 A, B and C
• PYP6 A and B
• MYP5 B

Wednesday 14th of Jnauary

• Green and Lilac class
• PYP7 B and C
• PYP8 A, B and C
• MYP5 C

Thursday 15th of Jnauary

• Blue and Red class
• PYP6 C
• PYP7 A
• MYP4 A, B and C
• DP 1 A,B, C

Friday 16th of Jnauary

• PYP4 A, B
• MYP2 A,B,C
• DP2 A,B

Thank you for joining us in this new project. We look forward to sharing the final result with you!

From the 12 till the 16th of January, our MYP students will be completing the Cambridge mock exams, an important opportunity to become familiar with the format of these internationally recognised tests.

We are pleased to inform you that the first report card for the DP program will be available on the 23rd of January.This report card reflects each student’s academic and personal progress, as well as the objectives and areas for improvement to continue advancing in their learning.

We encourage you to review it with your children and use it as an opportunity to discuss their achievements, efforts, and goals for the next term.

From the 26th till the 30th of January, our MYP students will be completing the French and Goethe mock exams, an important opportunity to become familiar with the format of these internationally recognised tests.

We would love for you to join us for our first Family Lab Café of the year, which will take place next Thursday, 8th of January at 15:00h in the Co-Working Café space. This meeting is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and enjoy a friendly atmosphere with other families. To help us with the organisation, we ask you to confirm your attendance by filling in this form.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a good time with you!

On 16th January 2026, we will hold our School Houses Meeting, where students will gather in their houses to continue building a strong sense of belonging, teamwork and community spirit.

These meetings provide an important space to share ideas, plan activities and reinforce the values that unite us as the CIT community.

On the 23rd of January, CIT will host our University Fair, a special event featuring visits from a wide range of national and international universities.

This will be a valuable opportunity for our students, especially those in MYP and DP, to explore different academic pathways, ask questions, and gain first-hand information about university options and future studies.

This fair reflects our strong commitment to academic and career guidance, supporting students as they make informed decisions about their future. We are confident it will be an enriching experience for everyone involved.

We are proud to announce that 16 students from MYP5, DP1 and DP2, together with two accompanying teachers, will represent CIT in the CICAE Debate League, which will take place in Zaragoza on the 23rd and 24th of January. We return with even more enthusiasm to continue learning, exchanging ideas, and defending our arguments in a high-level academic environment.

It will be a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking, public speaking, and debating skills.

Good luck to everyone — and most importantly, enjoy this amazing experience!

From the 26th of January to the 6th of February 2026, our students will take part in the second term field trips. These outings are an essential part of our experiential learning approach, offering students the opportunity to explore, discover and learn beyond the classroom through meaningful educational experiences.

We will be sharing detailed information about each trip with families very soon, including dates, schedules and organisational details.