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SEK International School Santa Isabel of
Madrid

 

Calle de San Ildefonso 18, 28012, Madrid, Madrid.

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SEK International School Santa Isabel is a leading international school in Madrid city centre, Spain, recognised for its academic excellence, personalised approach and strong international outlook. Part of the SEK Education Group, with over 130 years of experience, the school is consistently ranked among the top schools in Spain by independent education rankings.

As an authorised International Baccalaureate World School, SEK Santa Isabel offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and is the only school in Madrid city centre to provide this prestigious IB programme. The PYP fosters inquiry-based learning, creativity and the development of internationally minded students from an early age.

Located in the heart of Madrid, the school offers a unique urban international education experience, where students benefit from direct access to the city's rich cultural, artistic and historical environment as part of their learning journey. As a bilingual Spanish - English school, its community is multicultural.

SEK Santa Isabel stands out for its strong focus on personalised learning, wellbeing and early years development, providing a nurturing environment where each student is known and supported individually.

With a focus on developing curiosity, critical thinking and global awareness, SEK Santa Isabel lays the foundations for lifelong learning within a truly international context.

Educational System of SEK International School Santa Isabel


Method

Pedagogical method general Curriculum

Educational principles

SEK Santa Isabel Bilingual International school is the only center in the heart of Madrid authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), seamlessly integrated into the national curriculum. This combination guarantees our students a solid academic foundation while developing inquiry skills, critical thinking, and an international mindset.

School values

In early childhood, learning is based on inquiry, exploration, and experimentation. Children use all their senses and interact with the outside world. Play has a fundamental role where children construct, test, confirm and revise their ideas about how the world works.

Our approach to education in Primary emphasizes inquiry-based learning, lifelong love of learning and discovery of the world through cross-curricular themes. We aim to foster active, caring, respectful, and participatory learner profiles.

Your journey with SEK Santa Isabel includes a holistic education, focusing on social and emotional intelligence, global citizenship, sports, and artistic expression.

Number of Students: 350

Number of Teachers: 40

9

Ratio: 9 students per teacher

35%

International students

Uniform Uniform
Tracksuit Tracksuit

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Attention to Diversity at SEK International School Santa Isabel


ADHD ADHD
Educational Psychologist Educational Psychologist
Speech therapist Speech therapist

Information about the curricular adaptation of the SEK International School Santa Isabel

At our school, we implement differentiation strategies in the classroom to address each student's individual needs. In addition, students with a diagnosis receive support and follow-up from the Guidance Department, which works together with teachers to develop individualized learning plans and provide the support necessary for their academic and personal development.

Educational Stages of SEK International School Santa Isabel


Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational / Others

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Languages and International Programs at SEK International School Santa Isabel


English English (Instructional)
French French (Essential)
Mandarin Mandarin (Essential)
German German (Essential)

Information about languages of the SEK International School Santa Isabel

The school is bilingual Spanish and English at 50%. In 1st grade Primary the students start a third language. They must choose between French or German. Chinese is offered as an extracurricular class.

IB (International Baccalaureate) IB (International Baccalaureate)

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Extracurricular Activities at SEK International School Santa Isabel


Arts activities

Music Music
Viola Viola
Flute Flute
Clarinet Clarinet
Dance Dance
Piano Piano
Guitar Guitar
Singing Singing
Art Art
Theater Theater
Ballet Ballet
Violin Violin
Saxophone Saxophone
Drums Drums

Cultural activities

Science Science
Reading workshop Reading workshop
Chinese Chinese
English English
French French
German German
Other languages Other languages
Programming Programming
Robotics Robotics

Sports activities

Horse riding Horse riding
Football Football
Tennis Tennis
Padel Padel
Swimming Swimming
Chess Chess
Rhythmic gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics
Karate Karate
Volleyball Volleyball
Fencing Fencing

Information about extracurricular activities of the SEK International School Santa Isabel

We have a long list of extracurricular activities. Most of them are offered after lunch, and a few in the afternoon after school.

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Services and Facilities of SEK International School Santa Isabel


Awards and Recognitions of SEK International School Santa Isabel


Seals gained:

Entre los mejores Schools de 2026

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Reviews of SEK International School Santa Isabel


* Sample of opinions published on the web

Foto de T. ..
Great school
Foto de A. S.
I studied at the end of the 60s, I remember entering through the patio and exiting through a portal to the street, and I made my first communion with my classmates from school in the year 71, I would like to know if there is any type of archive from that time.
Foto de J. J. C.
I was at that school from preschool to COU in the 80s and 90s and I only have good memories and keep great friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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    The price of the SEK International School Santa Isabel is in the range of $1,000–$2,000 per month per student.

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