The ALBA Synchrotron Educational Programme is aimed at High School students (pre-university students from 16 to 18 years old). Guided by an ALBA educator, students will discover what a synchrotron is, how it works, and how it is used in fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, environmental sciences, computing and physics.
Booking system will be available on 9/09/2026 at 10:00 h
1) DISCOVER THE ALBA SYNCHROTRON FROM THE INSIDE
An on-site activity at ALBA combining an educational workshop with a guided tour of the facility. The workshop includes theoretical explanations and hands-on experimental demonstrations, while the guided tour allows students to explore the experimental hall and see several of the synchrotron's beamlines.
Duration3 hours (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Group size18 to 35 students
Price90€ per group (up to 35 students)*
NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Available languagesCatalan, Spanish and English
Each visit day can accommodate two parallel groups, each with a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 35 students. These groups may belong to the same school or to different schools. If your group has more than 35 students, you must book two visit groups.
* The following schools are exempt from paying the participation fee: - Schools located in Cerdanyola del Vallès. - Schools classified as high- or maximum-complexity schools. - Schools located more than 70 km from the ALBA Synchrotron.
ONLY IF YOUR SCHOOL MEETS AT LEAST ONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, please select the "WORKSHOP + VISIT | FREE" product. Otherwise, please select "WORKSHOP + VISIT | PAID".
The participation fee contributes to the development and maintenance of ALBA's educational programme, helping us provide a high-quality educational experience rather than a standard guided tour. It covers a three-hour activity led by specialised educational staff, that combines a guided visit to the facility with an experimental workshop specifically designed for high school students. The fee represents approximately 40% of the actual cost of delivering the activity.
A free virtual visit via videoconference. Led by an ALBA educator, this activity allows students to discover the synchrotron and its scientific research from their own classroom.
Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes. Sessions: 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.
Group sizerecommended up to 25–30 students per session
If a session is fully booked, you can join the waiting list. Your registration will be confirmed immediately on the website. If a place becomes available, you will automatically receive an email with a link to complete your booking.
