We are independent, non-religious and open-minded.
With more than 135 years of history, our School is only private school in the historic centre of Seville and the first and only school in Seville which has implemented the International Baccalaureate programme in all the stages: PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma. We also hold the Statute as an International Education Centre, which has given us the freedom to decide, design, and implement the best solutions to the different educational challenges that arise in these times.
We understand that all pupils are different and have different qualities and strengths. Therefore, we provide a unique Individuation team specialised in addressing the educational needs and a Guidance Service dedicated to care for the socio-emotional needs of each student. We personalise and adapt the learning process to each student’s individual needs and context.
Seven student-centred objectives form the backbone of the educational project at our Centre, providing our students with a great variety of learning opportunities adapted to their age:
1. Develop an international and multicultural mindset.
2. Create new knowledge.
3. Acquire and enjoy the value of culture.
4. Assimilate digital advancement.
5. Develop independence, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
6. Acquire personal and social health skills and their projection on the world.
7. Facilitate access to the University.
| Number of students |
1100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
43 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish and English |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
More than 16% of the student body is international. |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Our teachers are native of English, French, Chinese and Arabic. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
We have an excellent Individuation Team which provides a tailored curriculum for students with any academic need. Starting in Pre-School education, an assistant teacher works alongside the language teachers in order to encourage linguistic immersion in the classroom (both in Spanish and in foreign languages) and the development of spoken conversation. In higher courses, we divide the classes to promote practice and experimentation in smaller groups according to levels. We offer extracurricular language activities where students can prepare for official exams in different languages such as English, French, Chinese, and German. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Arabic and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We regularly use Virtual Reality, 3D printers, drones and programming codes such as Arduino class. We have a specific EdTech classroom. |
| 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, we use exponential technologies to study a wide variety of subjects, such as science or English. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma and Spanish University Entrnace Examinations (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad - PEvAU) |
| Results in these examinations |
Results of High School students in the Access Phase of the EvAU (formerly Selectividad) - 2023.
International Baccalaureate students’ results in IB Diploma 2023
University Admission Results for HSD and IB 2023 students
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, students need to progress on their projects at home or at the School Library. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a specialised Individuation Team who supports all students with special learning needs. They are diferenciated and specialised in every single academic stage: Preschool, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Baccalaureate. |
| Learning support offered |
The Individuation Team carry out: - Individual adaptations:
-Support programme
This support system meets the needs and peculiarities of each student, developing their abilities, their skills, and the level of knowledge that they have not been able to learn at the same pace as their classmates. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a programme, that is specifically designed to address the needs of educational support associated with high-capacity students, in which activities that involve cognitive enrichment are carried out, not being associated to subjects, but to different abilities and skills, with special attention to divergent thinking and logical problem solving. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We provide a specialised team, the Guidance Service, which focuses on the socio-emotional needs of our students. We have a professional of the Guidance Service specialised of each academic stage: Preschool, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Baccalaureate. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
During the admissions process we carry out an academic assesment in order to detect any specific academic need and be able to offer adapted solutions to every single student. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we offer an ongoing admission process. |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
5:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We offer a morning classroom which starts at 7:30 am and an evening classroom from 5:00-7:00 pm. |
| School bus service available |
We offer different bus routes which connects different points int he city centre and nearby villages, twons and cities. |
| School provided lunches |
We offer daily menus which are cooked in our ouwn kitchens. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We provide students with a varied school menu adapted to every single diet (gluten freen, milk freen, lactose free, without pok, without nuts, without egg, without tuna...) |
| Uniform required |
No, only a Physical Education uniform is required |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Artistic gymnastics, athletics, basketball, chess, indoor football, judo, multisport, skating, dance, tennis, climbing, swimming, pilates, robotics, design, music, choir, flamenco dance, theater. |
| Sports activities included |
Artistic gymnastics, athletics, basketball, chess, indoor football, judo, multisport, skating, dance, tennis, climbing, swimming, pilates, robotics, design, music, choir, Sevillanas, theater. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have a Sport Association available to students to participare in a great variety of sports |
| Facilities at the school |
We are the only private School in the city centre of Seville, located in a building from the 17th Century. We provide our students with an ed-Tech classroom, the biggest School Library in Spain, a theatre, the best equipped laboratories in Andalucía, an IT classroom, a music classroom a design classroom |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- 1300-square-metre sports facility is in La Encarnación, next to the School. Inaugurated in the 2017/2018 academic year, here students can play basketball, football, handball, or badminton, among other sports. There is also an indoor sports centre (434 square metres), judo and jiu-jitsu tatami (250 square metres), and a recently built climbing wall (12 metres high). |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From 10 to 18 years old |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
- Students can choose from two options, both of them with full-boarding: in-family or in-halls of residence stay.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Colegio Internacional de Sevilla - San Francisco de Paula is the private school with the longest tradition and best reputation in Sevilla and the only one that has kept its original location in the historic city centre of Sevilla. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The School's educational programmes aim to educate its students so that they become solidary, informed, eager for knowledge and capable of contributing to the objectives for the development of a sustainable world citizens, according to the educational programmes that supports us, International Baccalaurate. |
We want to offer our students an education that is on par with the best schools in the world. The International Baccalaureate provides the common framework and we provide a unique design that enables students to become the best version of themselves.
Students are the protagonist of their learning in our School. Our pedagogical approach is eminently active and we encourage the advanced development of cognitive, perceptual, collaborative, and creative abilities through practising and enjoying different disciplines.
Our school is the only private school in Seville that has maintained its original location, in the historic centre of the city.
There are specific music, art, and technology classrooms, as well as a large capacity auditorium. Students make use of three laboratories (chemistry, physics, and biology), equipped with the most modern and complete instruments.
Our 1300-square-metre sports facility is in La Encarnación, next to the School. Inaugurated in the 2017/2018 academic year, here students can play basketball, football, handball, or badminton, among other sports.
There is also an indoor sports centre (434 square metres), judo and jiu-jitsu tatami (250 square metres), and a recently built climbing wall (12 metres high).
Students make use of three laboratories (chemistry, physics, and biology), equipped with the most modern and complete instruments in Andalusia. Scientific experimentation occupies a prominent place in our academic project with 350 hours of practical work from the age of 8 to 16 and between 40 and 120 hours in Baccalaureate, depending on the chosen modality.
We introduce computational thinking and robotics (STEaM) from the age of 3 in an integrated and interdisciplinary approach. Our pupils use everything from bee-bots to the most advanced LEGO robots and professional design and animation programmes, as well as Arduino, RaspberryPi and a wide variety of other resources.
From the age of eleven, they begin to work with digital technologies (applications, video games, 3D printing, virtual reality and augmented reality, among others).
We have the most complete Music Programme in Spain and the most complete musical equipment in Europe.
Students start playing string musical instruments at the age of 3 and, later on, they diversify in Primary to the instruments of the symphony orchestra. They also enjoy instrumental ensembles and a close collaboration with the Teatro de la Maestranza and the Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla.
Those pupils who wish to achieve a high level of musical proficiency can achieve, with our Integrated Music Plan, the level corresponding to the entrance exams to the Advanced Music Conservatory at the age of 16 and they can also participate in our own orchestra, the Sinfonietta.
We consider the selection of the right school and the perfect educational programme as one of the main decisions in parenthood.
Our admissions team is specialised in academic counselling and, starting with a a videoconference or a in-person visit to our School, we will be happy to advice you to tailor our Educational Plan to suit your needs.
We are looking forward to welcoming you on board!
