SEK International School Alborán Has 20 Microsoft Educator Experts
SEK International School Alborán · 3 min read
ALMERIMAR, 27 October 2026. SEK International School Alborán in Almerimar announced that 20 of its teachers have been recognised as Microsoft Elevate Educator Experts this school year, and that the school has renewed its status as a Microsoft Elevate Showcase School. The number of recognised teachers has grown compared with previous years.
The Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert programme was previously known as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, or MIE Expert. The recognition distinguishes teachers who integrate technology in a meaningful way in their classroom practice, share innovative experiences and contribute actively to educational transformation, both inside and outside the classroom.
The school has also renewed its recognition as a Microsoft Elevate Showcase School. This accreditation is given to reference schools around the world for their ability to drive innovation, digital transformation and new learning methodologies. SEK-Alborán has belonged to this network of innovative schools since 2021 and, according to the school, consolidates year after year a model in which technology serves learning, critical thinking, creativity and the overall development of students.
The school describes the recognition as especially relevant because of its work on the ethical, responsible and purposeful integration of artificial intelligence. It presents AI as a tool for creating better learning opportunities, personalising teaching and developing the skills students will need in the future.
The school attributes these achievements to the combined effort of teachers, students and leadership teams, who promote a culture of innovation aimed at preparing students to succeed in an increasingly digital and changing world.
The announcement follows a strong start to the academic year for the school. In September, SEK-Alborán reported that it had topped the European list in the small cohort category of the IB Schools Europe ranking for 2026, with an average of 37 points for its cohort of 13 students.
About SEK International School Alborán
SEK International School Alborán is a private international school in Almerimar, in the municipality of El Ejido, in the province of Almería. It educates students from four months to eighteen years of age and presents itself as the only school in Almería authorised to teach the three International Baccalaureate programmes.
The school belongs to the SEK Education Group, which includes more than ten schools in Spain, France, Ireland, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, among other places, with more than 7,000 students of over 80 nationalities. You can see the group's schools on the SEK International Schools page.
What this means for families
Digital learning is now part of daily school life, and many parents want to know how a school approaches it. SEK-Alborán has set out its position clearly: 20 teachers with a Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert distinction, and a school that has belonged to the Showcase School network since 2021.
Families comparing schools in the province can read our overview of the best international schools in Almeria.
