Yes

Yes. Immersion Program to give individualized support to non-native Spanish speakers

French, German and Chinese

22

16

Yes

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.

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.

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.

Due to the mandatory nature of Catholic Religion as a subject, Civics-Values is the alternative. In addition, diversity is celebrated as we promote global citizenship and international mindedness throughout our school.

Spanish Ministry exams (EP3 & EP6), Cambridge YLE & PET exams, Alliance Français DELF, Goethe FIT1

100% pass

Yes, in Primary.

Primary 1 -3: 15 min max daily, Primary 4-6: 30 min max daily.

100%

Yes

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.
Counsellors work both on diagnosis and treatment of learning difficulties, including adaptations.
The school also offers support in psychological counsel and speech therapists.
The Immersion Program provides individualized support to non-native Spanish speakers

The school offers adapted curriculum and personalized support for gifted, able and talented students.
In addition, the Stellar Program offers a full learning curriculum for school students on Saturdays.

Yes

Yes

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

Yes, if necessary, but currently only specific grades

Registration is open year round.

Yes

9:00 am

4:30 - 5:15 pm (gradual dismissal)

Yes

Yes. Class teachers are the bus monitors ensuring personalized care.

Yes

Yes. Menu is adapted by nutritionists.

Yes

Karate, Dance, Gymnastics, Football, Chess, Robotics, Storytime, Theater/Drama, Yearbook, Story Makers, British Counsel English enrichment, Flamenco, Fencing, Magic, Yoga, Music Theory, Instruments: Piano, Violin, Guitar, Percussion, Kumon, Choir, Chinese, Debate and Oratory.

Swimming, Racquet Sports, Football, Athletics, General Coordination (Early Years)

Yes

Library, Art Room, Music Room, Maker Space (IT & Project development space), School Urban Gardens, Outdoor Recess.

Gymnasium, Outdoor playgrounds

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.
Students learn in real world settings where their classroom extends to the, palaces, traditional markets, parks and museums, such as the Reina Sofía Museum, the Prado Museum, The Royal Conservatory of Madrid and Buen Retiro Park. The school has the unique opportunity to continually collaborate with these and many other nearby entities to further connect learning with experts in the artistic, cultural, historical, scientific, or entrepreneurial fields.
SEK Santa Isabel is known for its close and ongoing contact with families, personalized attention, educational innovation and excellence, and multicultural environment.

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.