MADRID, 20 October 2026. A student at SEK International School El Castillo has received the Academic Excellence Scholarship awarded by Galapagar Town Council, the school announced last Wednesday, 14 October. The award recognises the effort, dedication and excellent results the student achieved throughout his time at school.
For SEK International School El Castillo, the recognition values more than academic performance alone. It also highlights qualities that the school considers fundamental: perseverance, responsibility and a commitment to one's own learning.
These values, the school says, are part of daily life in the El Castillo community and contribute to the all-round development of its pupils.
Speaking about the award, the student pointed to the importance of organisation, motivation and constant effort in reaching his goals. He also encouraged other students to pursue their own ambitions with enthusiasm and confidence, a message the school has shared with the wider community.
SEK International School El Castillo describes the scholarship as an example of how daily work and a passion for learning can open new opportunities and serve as an inspiration for the whole school community.
The news follows strong academic results for the school last summer. In the 2025/26 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examinations, students at SEK International School El Castillo achieved an average score of 32.32 points, above the world average of 30.88. One student obtained 43 points in the Diploma examinations. The school also reports a 100% pass rate in the 2026 university entrance exams (PAU).
About SEK International School El Castillo
SEK International School El Castillo is a private international school in the north-west of Madrid. It belongs to SEK Education Group, which has more than 130 years of history and today counts more than 10 schools around the world, in Spain, France, Ireland and the Middle East, as well as SEK International School Global Campus, with more than 7,000 students of more than 80 nationalities.
The school covers every stage from four months to 18 years and teaches the continuum of International Baccalaureate programmes alongside the curriculum. Its campus covers more than 40,000 m², with boarding houses for girls and boys and students of more than 40 nationalities. It offers the SEK International Sports Academy and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).
What this means for families
For families in the north-west of Madrid, awards such as this one show how a school's daily work translates into recognition from outside its walls. A municipal scholarship rewards consistency over several years, which is often what parents look for when they compare schools for the long term.
Families who are weighing up their options can compare schools in the area through the International School Advisor ranking of the best international schools in Madrid.
