SEK International School - Santa Isabel

School follows Spanish law that children are placed in class groups based on year of birth. However, it can occasionally make exceptions but only on a case by case basis.

Admissions are open throughout the year and can be either virtual or in

Students tend to continue their education at one of the bigger SEK schools in Madrid, the preferred option being the Ciudad al Campo campus.

This is a bilingual school (50:50 Spanish/English) meaning that maths and Spanish language (Lengua) are taught in Spanish while social sciences (history), English language and literature, art and music are taught in English.

Although an

Personalised plans put in place for learning difficulties including ADHD, dyslexia and language difficulties. The school has its own speech therapist and two counsellors (all Spanish but they speak English). The SEN team works closely with the

An immersion programme (additional cost) is a recent introduction for students who do not speak Spanish or who are at the beginning of their Spanish language journey. The programme includes daily small group classes (two to five students) in Spanish

Art is run on a weekly basis and there are some beautiful, artistic masterpieces on display in the art room (and classroom ceilings). The Reina Sofía museum is just a few metres from the school and is a like a second art classroom. Our chatty 5th

The school is deceptively big and they cleverly maximise all their space, but there is a limit to what sports the school can offer on this city-based campus (not ideal for sports mad children). Volleyball and basketball are played and there is a

The wellbeing team comprises school counsellor, nurse and PE teacher, all of whom meet regularly to discuss students’ progress and needs, as well as supporting the teaching staff.

To date, the school has not recorded any serious incidents of

Everyone is proud of the closeknit community here. Every teacher knows every child and many parents meet up in a local coffee shop after drop off each morning. Communication is free flowing and very much appreciated.

Parents comment too on the

Fees are on par with other international schools in the city and most families are working professionals working in all types of industries.

Families who want a bilingual, international school in a central, city centre location will love SEK Santa Isabel. Parents love the idea of their young children becoming more autonomous and developing a questioning mindset ahead of a move to senior