Is the Nature Campus Programme exclusively open to baccalaureate students?
Yes. The programme is aimed at students who will be in their 1st or 2nd year of baccalaureate study during the 2010-2021 academic year, have chosen the science and/or technology baccalaureate.
How many students from the same school can enrol on the Nature Campus Programme?
Each school may submit a maximum of three students. If more than three applications are received from the same school, all the candidates from that school will automatically be removed from the process. Please contact us if your school has four or more baccalaureate tracks through the e-mail campusnatura@fcatalunyalapedrera.com.
How do I send my letter of motivation and academic records?
Via the online form that you will receive when your parents or guardians have filled out the authorization form (where they will indicate your email address). This is the only way you can send us your letter of motivation and academic records. We do not accept these documents via email or post.
How should my teacher and tutor send their letter of recommendation? By email? By post?
Via the online form that your parents or guardians will received after they have filled out the authorization form (where they will indicate their email addresses). They must be two different people. This is the only way you can send us your letters of recommendation. We do not accept these documents via email or post.
If I am currently taking part or have participated in other La Pedrera Foundation programmes, such as the Youth and Science Programme or BIYSC, can I apply for the Nature Campus Programme?
Yes, as long as you meet the admission requirements.
How much does the programme cost?
Once you have been chosen and your place on the programme has been confirmed, students will need to pay the registration fee for the Nature Campus programme via the website (€540). The registration fee for the Nature Campus programme includes:
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- Students’ training by professionals from different biodiversity and conservation fields participating in the programme.
- Transport to and from La Pedrera (Casa Milà) to MónNatura Delta de l’Ebre.
- Transport from La Pedrera (Casa Milà) to MónNatura Pirineus.
- Accommodation and meals for the weekend sessions at MónNatura Delta de l'Ebre and MónNatura Pirineus*.
- Accident and liability insurance.
- Teaching materials.
*Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are not included in the weekend session at MónNatura Delta de l'Ebre.
If I have questions about the logistics of the programme (signing up, calendar, payment, etc.) who should I contact?
You can ask any questions by emailing campusnatura@fcatalunyalapedrera.com.
Can I apply independently of a school for Nature Campus programme?
No. Each school chooses which students to present for the programme. So first talk to your tutor. Keep in mind that your tutor, head of studies or head teacher, as well as one of your teachers, will have to write a letter of recommendation. In the registration section on Nature Campus you will find all the steps you need to follow to submit your application.
When is the end of the registration period for the programme?
The registration deadline for the Campus Natura programme is Sunday January 17th, 2021.
If I am part on the Mad for science programme while I am a 1st year baccalaureate student, can I also apply for the Nature Campus programme, which is also aimed at 1st year baccalaureate students?
No, you cannot apply for the Nature Campus programme because there are schedule clashes between the Mad for science courses and Nature Campus sessions.
If I am part on the Mad for science programme while I am a 2nd year baccalaureate student, can I also apply for the Nature Campus programme, which is also aimed at 2nd year baccalaureate students?
Yes, you can apply for the Nature Campus programme because it is starting when you have finished the Mad for science course.
