Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
350 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
65/35 |
Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes. Immersion Program to give individualized support to non-native Spanish speakers |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German and Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
PDI in each class, access to tablets and laptops for IT learning and inquiry. Digital books for 5th & 6th grades. Full student access to Microsoft 365. Robotics kits and 3D printers to support IT & Maker competencies. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. In addition to providing a virtual classroom when necessary, we provide a hybrid model allowing our teachers to provide classes in-person and online simultaneously. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
SEK Santa Isabel is a non-denominational school. Catholic religion is a mandatory elective by the Spanish Ministry. Students have the option to choose Civics Values or Catholic Religion. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students can choose between Civics-Values or religion. In addition, diversity is celebrated, and the school promotes global citizenship and international mindedness. The school provides students of all religions and cultures to share and celebrate their traditions. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Spanish Ministry exams (EP3 & EP6), Cambridge YLE & PET exams, Alliance Français DELF, Goethe FIT1 |
Results in these examinations |
100% pass |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, in Primary. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Primary 1 -3: 15 min max daily, Primary 4-6: 30 min max daily. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
The School´s Guidance Counselling team collaborates with school staff, parents, students and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment helping students achieve academic success and develop social/emotional skills.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school offers adapted curriculum and personalized support for gifted, able and talented students.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Evaluation practices depend on the age of the student. All evaluations consider firstly social interaction between members of the family and with school staff. Additionally basic competencies are reviewed for Early Years students and assessments introduce curricular requirements as the ages go up. Maths, Reading, Writing and English are the main focus for Kindergarten and Primary |
Waiting list |
Yes, if necessary, but currently only specific grades |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is open year round. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9:00 am |
School finish time |
Early Years: 16:40
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Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes. Class teachers are the bus monitors ensuring personalized care. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Menu is adapted by nutritionists. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Horseback riding, Karate, Classic Dance, Contemporary Dance Gymnastics, Football, Chess, Robotics, Storytime, Theater/Drama, Yearbook, Story Makers, British Counsel English enrichment, Flamenco, Fencing, Yoga, , Percussion, Kumon, Choir, Chinese, Debate and Oratory. Music Theory, Instruments: Piano, Violin, Guitar. |
Sports activities included |
Horseback riding, Swimming, Racquet Sports, Football, Athletics, Basketball. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Art Room, Music Room, Maker Space (IT & Project development space), School Urban Gardens, Outdoor Recess. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Outdoor playgrounds, climbing wall. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Nestled in the historical center of Madrid, SEK Santa Isabel, is the only school in the center of Madrid offering the International Baccalaureate®’s Primary Years Program.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The International Baccalaureate´s Primary Education Program called “PYP” is a trans-disciplinary programme of international education, designed to promote children’s integral development. Its purpose is to encourage a complete and all- round development, focusing on students’ social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs, as well as their academic potential. The philosophy of the Primary Education Programme has a direct influence on our young students, which goes on to be expressed in a series of personal attributes and qualities ideal for a student with an international perspective. Focusing on Inquiry and connection to real-world concerns and solutions, allows children to apply knowledge, connect learning, and maintain motivation while maintaining high standards of academic excellence. |