Our History

More than 140 years educating generations

1882

Beginnings

A group of parents from Sant Joan Despí saw the need to create a school to educate their children. Josep Maluquer i de Tirrell (Member of Parliament and Royal Senator) proposed the foundation of the Ateneu de Sant Joan Despí.

1890

Board

The creation of a Board was proposed to carry out the first steps in creating an educational center. The Ateneu Instructiu was established in Mr. Baldiri Grés's café rooms, who provided the premises free of charge.

1909

Tree Festival

First tree festival promoted by the Ateneu. Pine trees were planted at the RENFE station.

1923

Relocation

The association moves to the premises at 2 España Street.

1965

Mixed Education

The Ateneu becomes a mixed-gender institution.

1975

First Acquisition

Purchase of the building at 46 España Street for 1,250,000 pesetas. Renovations are carried out and the building is inaugurated.

1978

Second Acquisition

Acquisition of "San Saturio" school on Torrent d'en Negre/Bon Viatge street. Extensions to the España 46 building and opening of two classrooms at Canal Avenue.

1982

Centenary Celebration

Celebration events for the Ateneu's first centenary.

1987

Third Acquisition

Purchase of the Lumen Institution building at 29 Torrent d'en Negre street.

1998

Fourth Acquisition

Purchase of land on Francesc Macià avenue opposite the municipal sports field. Construction of a building for educational purposes.

2000

New Educational Stages

Implementation of Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education.

2000

Inauguration and Educational Expansion

Inauguration of the new building at Canal Avenue. Educational expansion with Humanities and Social Sciences Baccalaureate studies (2000-2001 Academic Year).

2002

New Educational Stages

Educational offering expanded with Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and Technology Baccalaureate.

2007

125th Anniversary Celebration

Celebration events for the Ateneu's 125th anniversary.

2022

Dual Bachelor

Added Dual Bachelor, a program to which students can adhere from 3rd of ESO. This option enhances multilingualism and also technological skills.

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