{"id":896,"date":"2021-09-14T07:29:21","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T06:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coggenesis.dilonline.in\/?page_id=896"},"modified":"2025-06-14T12:08:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T10:08:20","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/en\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<section  class=\"bg-video-wrap hero section hero--centertext   \" style='background: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF3688.jpg) center ;background-size:cover ;'>\n                <div class=\"bg-overlay\" style='background:#000000;opacity:0.4;'><\/div>\n                <div class=\"overlay\" >\n                  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n\n                        <div class=\"caption text-start\"><div class=\"component sub-heading\" >\n                              <h1 class=\"display-h1\">Our History<\/h1>\n                            <\/div><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/section><div class='row  m-x-0 breadcrumb-wrap ' style=''><div class='container-fluid' >\n                <nav aria-label='breadcrumb'><ol class=\"breadcrumb mt-3\">\n                  <li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Our History<\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n              <\/nav>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  style='' class=\"section        \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row  justify-content-between  \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6      \" ><div class=\"component mb-1 mt-0  radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h5  \">60 years leading spanish education<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><b>A school at the forefront, always supported by excellent academic results.<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\nFounded in 1966, Meres International School is the only private Asturian centre accredited as an official international school by the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), one of the first in Spain to achieve this.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWe are a model of academic and educational excellence, aimed at girls and boys from 3 to 18 years old. Based on the promotion of critical thinking, self-discipline and teamwork, we train multidisciplinary, global and resilient students and people.<\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-md-6    \"><div class=\"component single-img \"><div class=\"ratio ratio-4x3 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_1966\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF2412.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  style='' class=\"section  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn  section--blue   gradient1  \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6    order-2 order-md-1   \" ><div class=\"component link\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-4x3 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_1704\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF0347.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6  order-1 order-md-2   \"><div class=\"component mb-1 mt-0  radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h5  \">Our Educational Project<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\">Our own educational project starts with a unique architectural structure, in line with its incomparable landscape. With an area of \u200b\u200b100,000 square meters, children enjoy outdoor playing & learning on a day by day basis.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nOur privileged location creates an environment of tranquillity and security that invites our students to have unique moments of conscious learning.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn our 60 years of life, Meres International School has not only managed to evolve, but has also led the improvement in the educational offer as we know it today. Our educational project inspires many Spanish and international schools.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nMeres challenges our students to realise their fullest potential, and it is supportive enough for them to discover who they want to be.<\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;gradient2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696950107492{margin-top: 60px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/book-a-visit-banner.png?id=71495) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<section  style='margin-top:80px;margin-bottom:80px;' class=\"section      white-section\"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center centerText \" >\n                        <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-lg-9 mx-auto\"><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><div class=\"h4 \">Book a Private Tour<\/div>\n<p>Discover Meres International School<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/book-a-private-tour\/\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Book now<\/a><\/div><style>\n                        .flex-button {\n                        margin-top: 25px;\n                    } \n                        \n                    @media (max-width: 767px){\n                     .flex-button {\n                      display: block;\n                      margin-left: 0;\n                    }\n                    .flex-button .text-center{\n                     text-align: left !important;\n                    }\n                    }\n\n\n                        <\/style><\/div><\/div><\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  style='' class=\"section  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn       \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6      \" ><div class=\"component mb-1 mt-0  radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h5  \">Our Cognita Family<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\">In 2022, CI Meres became part of the prestigious international educational group Cognita Schools. Founded in 2004, the Cognita Group is a family of schools with a presence in more than fifteen countries.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIts objective is to educate and train people for success by enhancing self-confidence. It has a hundred schools spread across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, and more than 75,000 students around the world. Its teaching team is made up of more than 15,000 teachers and support staff.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAll Cognita schools provide a unique global education that goes beyond academic results to develop comprehensive academic excellence, equipping young people with the confidence and skills that enable them to grow, prosper and find success in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/cognita-family\/\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6    \"><div class=\"component single-img \"><div class=\"ratio ratio-4x3 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_9933\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF3085.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"wrapper  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\" ><section  id=\"your-childs-journey\"  class=\"section    section--blue \" style='background-color:#094989;'>\n    <div class=\"container-fluid \">\n        <div class=\"row m-0 centerText\">\n            \n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-10 col-xl-8 mx-auto\">       <div class=\"component\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h5\">Begin a unique educational journey\n                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>     <\/div><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-7 col-lg-6 col-xl-5 mx-auto\">       <div class=\"component mt-3\">\n                    <div class=\"body-large\">An education based on values where we care about the person, their development and their social and emotional intelligence.<\/div>\n                <\/div>        <div class=\"component link\"><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/your-childs-journey\/\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"section cards--section pt-0   section--blue \" style='background-color:#094989;'>\n                <div class=\"container-fluid \">\n                    <div class=\"row m-0\"><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\">\n                            <div class=\"card horizontal--card horizontal--card-sm img--100 mb-3\">\n                                <div class=\"row m-0 g-0\">                         <div class=\"col-5 col-md-5 col-lg-5\">\n                                    <div class=\"thumbnail_img_overlay_4834\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF3277.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-start\" alt=\"...\"><\/div>\n                                  <\/div>                        <div class=\"col-7 col-md-7 col-lg-7\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <div class=\"component\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal2813\">\n                                           <a href=\"\" class=\"body-large-bold\">Early Childhood Education \u2013 PYP<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"component m-0\"><p class=\"p\">3\u20136 years old<\/p><\/div>                              <div class=\"modal-overlay sm--modal link\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal2813\">\n                                            <button class=\"btn btn-link\" title=\"Student journey popup link\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                        <\/div>                           <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\">\n                            <div class=\"card horizontal--card horizontal--card-sm img--100 mb-3\">\n                                <div class=\"row m-0 g-0\">                         <div class=\"col-5 col-md-5 col-lg-5\">\n                                    <div class=\"thumbnail_img_overlay_2374\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF2593.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-start\" alt=\"...\"><\/div>\n                                  <\/div>                        <div class=\"col-7 col-md-7 col-lg-7\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <div class=\"component\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal2447\">\n                                           <a href=\"\" class=\"body-large-bold\">Primary Education \u2013 PYP<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"component m-0\"><p class=\"p\">6\u201312 years old<\/p><\/div>                              <div class=\"modal-overlay sm--modal link\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal2447\">\n                                            <button class=\"btn btn-link\" title=\"Student journey popup link\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                        <\/div>                           <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\">\n                            <div class=\"card horizontal--card horizontal--card-sm img--100 mb-3\">\n                                <div class=\"row m-0 g-0\">                         <div class=\"col-5 col-md-5 col-lg-5\">\n                                    <div class=\"thumbnail_img_overlay_9266\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF2902.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-start\" alt=\"...\"><\/div>\n                                  <\/div>                        <div class=\"col-7 col-md-7 col-lg-7\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <div class=\"component\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal5847\">\n                                           <a href=\"\" class=\"body-large-bold\">Secondary Education \u2013 PAI<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"component m-0\"><p class=\"p\">12\u201316 years old<\/p><\/div>                              <div class=\"modal-overlay sm--modal link\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal5847\">\n                                            <button class=\"btn btn-link\" title=\"Student journey popup link\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                        <\/div>                           <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\">\n                            <div class=\"card horizontal--card horizontal--card-sm img--100 mb-3\">\n                                <div class=\"row m-0 g-0\">                         <div class=\"col-5 col-md-5 col-lg-5\">\n                                    <div class=\"thumbnail_img_overlay_6268\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF2824.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-start\" alt=\"...\"><\/div>\n                                  <\/div>                        <div class=\"col-7 col-md-7 col-lg-7\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <div class=\"component\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal1943\">\n                                           <a href=\"\" class=\"body-large-bold\">Baccalaureate \u2013 PD<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"component m-0\"><p class=\"p\">16\u201318 years old<\/p><\/div>                              <div class=\"modal-overlay sm--modal link\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#classmodal1943\">\n                                            <button class=\"btn btn-link\" title=\"Student journey popup link\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                        <\/div>                           <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>          <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section><\/div><div class=\"modal fade booking-modal extra--padding mob-P-0 show\" id=\"classmodal2813\" data-bs-backdrop=\"static\" data-bs-keyboard=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"staticBackdropLabel\" style=\"display: none;\" aria-modal=\"true\" role=\"dialog\">\n                                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n                                    <div class=\"modal-content section--white\">\n                                        <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><i class=\"fa fa-times\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                            <div class=\"row m-0\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-2 order-md-1 px-3 px-md-0 pt-4 pt-md-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/early-childhood\/\" class=\"highlights__link btn btn-link-chevron\">Early Childhood Education \u2013 PYP ><\/a>                  <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"sub-heading component mt-0\">                <p class=\"body-small\">3\u20136 years old<\/p>               <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>           <div class=\"component list p-0\">\n                                                        <ul class=\"\">                       <li>The youngest children will enjoy an education based on learning through play with their teachers and classmates. <\/li>                       <li>In a creative, safe and stimulating environment that allows them to develop autonomy, motor coordination, collaboration and communication skills. <\/li>                       <li>In addition, at this educational stage they will enjoy a unique space and natural environment to develop all these skills. <\/li>        <\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"component link pt-3\">           <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-primary--border\" href=\"\/en\/early-childhood\/\">Learn more<\/a>           <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-1 order-md-2 p-0 p-md-3\">\n                                                    <div class=\"img-sec\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component\">\n                                                            <div class=\"modal_image_ite7249 callout-img map--img leftBottom-content\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF3277.jpg);background-position:center;\">\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                   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                              <div class=\"row m-0\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-2 order-md-1 px-3 px-md-0 pt-4 pt-md-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/primary-education\/\" class=\"highlights__link btn btn-link-chevron\">Primary Education \u2013 PYP ><\/a>                  <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"sub-heading component mt-0\">                <p class=\"body-small\">6\u201312 years old<\/p>               <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>           <div class=\"component list p-0\">\n                                                        <ul class=\"\">                       <li>Our elementary school program is oriented to generate work and study habits in order to gradually train our students' responsibility and autonomy. <\/li>                       <li>It is important that they begin to develop skills and autonomy that will allow them to successfully integrate into a secondary school without difficulties. At this stage, collaboration and teamwork are also important. <\/li>        <\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"component link pt-3\">           <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-primary--border\" href=\"\/en\/primary-education\/\">Learn more<\/a>           <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-1 order-md-2 p-0 p-md-3\">\n                                                    <div class=\"img-sec\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component\">\n                                                            <div class=\"modal_image_ite4382 callout-img map--img leftBottom-content\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF2593.jpg);background-position:center;\">\n                        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section--white\">\n                                        <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><i class=\"fa fa-times\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                            <div class=\"row m-0\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-2 order-md-1 px-3 px-md-0 pt-4 pt-md-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/secondary-education\/\" class=\"highlights__link btn btn-link-chevron\">Secondary Education \u2013 PAI ><\/a>                  <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"sub-heading component mt-0\">                <p class=\"body-small\">12\u201316 years old<\/p>               <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>           <div class=\"component list p-0\">\n                                                        <ul class=\"\">                       <li>In this phase of learning, we continue working on the language knowledge acquired in the previous stage, which our students accredit in advanced linguistic competencies. <\/li>                       <li>In addition, at this stage we reinforce critical thinking skills, the development of emotional intelligence and problem solving skills in all didactic activities. <\/li>        <\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"component link pt-3\">           <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-primary--border\" href=\"\/en\/secondary-education\/\">Learn more<\/a>           <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-1 order-md-2 p-0 p-md-3\">\n                                                    <div class=\"img-sec\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component\">\n                                                            <div class=\"modal_image_ite6559 callout-img map--img leftBottom-content\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.colegiomeres.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/118\/2023\/10\/DSF2902.jpg);background-position:center;\">\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                                            \n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div><div class=\"modal fade booking-modal extra--padding mob-P-0 show\" id=\"classmodal1943\" data-bs-backdrop=\"static\" data-bs-keyboard=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"staticBackdropLabel\" style=\"display: none;\" aria-modal=\"true\" role=\"dialog\">\n                                    <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n                                    <div class=\"modal-content section--white\">\n                                        <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><i class=\"fa fa-times\"><\/i><\/button>\n                                            <div class=\"row m-0\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-2 order-md-1 px-3 px-md-0 pt-4 pt-md-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"\/en\/baccalaureate\/\" class=\"highlights__link btn btn-link-chevron\">Baccalaureate \u2013 PD ><\/a>                  <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"sub-heading component mt-0\">                <p class=\"body-small\">16\u201318 years old<\/p>               <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>           <div class=\"component list p-0\">\n                                                        <ul class=\"\">                       <li>This is the last stage of our educational process, where effort, responsibility and a job well done are put into practice and results are obtained. <\/li>                       <li>We have reached an important moment in education. Our efforts are oriented to the enhancement of key personal and emotional competencies. <\/li>                       <li>We work on the ability to explore, problem solving, autonomy and communication skills, encouraging commitment and reflecting all this in excellent academic results. <\/li>        <\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"component link pt-3\">           <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-primary--border\" href=\"\/en\/baccalaureate\/\">Learn more<\/a>           <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-6 order-1 order-md-2 p-0 p-md-3\">\n                                                    <div class=\"img-sec\">\n                                                        <div class=\"component\">\n                                                            <div 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