SEK Ciudalcampo International School

• Location: Madrid, Spain,
• Founded: 1975,
• Students' age: from four months to 18 years,
• Language of instruction: English, Spanish,
• Type of study: blended.

SEK-Ciudalcampo International School is a strong school with many advantages, which has won the trust of not only locals but also foreign families. Children from dozens of countries come to the campus to gain valuable knowledge and a competitive diploma from the International Baccalaureate - this internationally recognized educational system is taught from primary to graduate grades.

One of the advantages of SEK Ciudalcampo is bilingual education – students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of English and Spanish, regularly practicing the skills they have acquired. Native teachers pay sufficient attention to each pupil, providing individual extracurricular support.

By graduating from SEK-Ciudalcampo International School, students achieve excellent results in their final exams and secure places at top universities around the world. Thanks to effective academic education, a variety of academic disciplines, and an extensive program of extracurricular activities, the school graduates specialists who are ready for modern tasks.

In the summer months, the campus hosts short-term courses in languages and specialized areas that will appeal to many children: accommodation in a comfortable residence, exciting excursions and campus events, a balanced schedule - all this will bring unforgettable impressions and international experience.

The academic process goes beyond the classroom, providing students not only with time outdoors, but also with remote learning, access to educational tools from anywhere in the world. Lessons can take place both in the fields and grounds of the campus, and in an online format — with the help of virtual spaces that expand the opportunities. From pre-school to high school, the use of digital devices and platforms equips every student with important skills that are in demand in the job market.

SEK Ciudalcampo has four academic departments, each focused on teaching students of a specific age: Early Childhood Education, Primary School, Middle School, and High School. Teaching in each class is based on the International Baccalaureate educational system.

Local and international cuisine is served daily in the dining room. The team of chefs develops a menu once a quarter, and for the youngest students, weekly, based on the norms of proper nutrition and a balanced diet.  If the child has special food needs, the chefs will provide an alternative menu.

The school offers its students a wide range of extracurricular activities that give them the opportunity to develop not only academically, but also culturally, artistically, and athletically.

At SEK, comprehensive education is organized using the latest educational innovations, which allows children to combine the academic program with education at the highest level thanks to highly effective sports schools:

• Swimming. The Competitive Swimming School operates in the RACE Olympic swimming pool. Under the guidance of professionals, students will hone different styles, exits and turns, will prepare for participation in competitions of the Madrid Swimming Federation, as well as for obtaining minimum marks for participation in territorial and national championships.
• Tennis. The tennis school conducts classes on the territory of SEK, on the indoor clay courts of the RACE. The schedule is adapted to combine study. Students will master specialized physical training, study the rules and tactics of the game, attend theoretical lectures and train under the guidance of professional athletes, who will gradually prepare students for competitions.

SEK Ciudalcampo has an agreement with the RACE sports complex, which allows students of sports schools to use the premises of the sports complex for training: the Olympic swimming pool, football fields, indoor courts, golf course and horse riding areas.

In winter, students at SEK Ciudalcampo can spend a whole week among the snow-white resorts of Spain, devoting time to winter sports, exploring the natural beauties and nearby cities. The opportunities to explore the surrounding landscapes do not end there: on a regular basis, students go on local walking, bus tours to the sights, to attend cultural and entertainment events.

• Bilingual education: English and Spanish,
• Accreditations of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), International Baccalaureate,
• The educational institution is a member of the Council of International Schools,
• Educational Excellence Award (2023),
• The maximum score obtained in the final exams is 43 out of 45,
• Almost 100% admission to the world's best universities,
• More than 10,000 square meters of sports infrastructure.

The SEK-Ciudalcampo campus covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters and has its own open-air sports complex of more than 10,000 square meters.

SEK Ciudalcampo has various learning spaces that are a model and an international benchmark for classroom use and teaching. Open and flexible spaces, which promote collaboration and teamwork between students and teachers, are equipped with interactive equipment, profile materials and have many windows, which allows for the use of artificial light quite rarely.

On the territory there are:

• Applied Science Laboratories for Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Education: Physics, Chemistry and Biology,
• A library with updated materials, both print and digital,
• An astronomical observatory that makes SEK Ciudalcampo the only school in Spain to have such facilities. Students observe constellations and celestial objects in deep space, such as planets, stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. From primary education to the fourth year of ESO , the curriculum includes astronomy lessons, lunar and planetary observations once a month, in which all members of the educational community can participate.
• MakerSpace is a space of over 300 square meters where students have the opportunity to explore, create, innovate and share their own creations. To do this, they have been working transdisciplinarily on technology, mathematics, and art in the concepts of STEM and STEAM since childhood.

The educational institution has more than 25,000 square meters of sports areas:

• Six basketball courts,
• Five indoor football fields,
• Indoor sports center with gyms, game halls,
• Multifunctional halls for Spanish dance and ballet,
• Psychomotor and Martial Arts Hall,
• Heated swimming pool,
• Four paddle tennis courts,
• Three tennis courts,
• Two volleyball courts,
• Beach volleyball court,
• Rink
• Track and field track,
• Specialized schools of golf, horse riding, tennis, swimming.

The academic year at SEK Ciudalcampo lasts from September to mid-June, including not only study days on weekdays, but also holidays: weekends, international and national holidays, holidays.

The list of additional costs will include:

• Accommodation, meals,
• Out-of-school childcare service: before and after,
• Individual needs,
• Individual academic, extracurricular classes,
• Some leisure activities,
• Student Insurance,
• Pocket money.

The admission procedure to SEK Ciudelcampo consists of several stages:

• Submission of the application with the required documents,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Receiving a response from the admissions committee with an invitation to a campus tour or online communication,
• Passing interviews, entrance tests,
• Obtaining an official confirmation of acceptance to study,
• Payment of the cost of the programm

Admission of new students is subject to class availability. Applications are reviewed throughout the year, and enrollment takes place at the beginning of each semester.

The IB Diploma programme, which students study in their final years of school, provides excellent preparation for university and adulthood, instills a love of lifelong learning and is characterized by its international vocation.

Upon completion of the educational process at SEK Ciudalcampo, graduates enter leading universities around the world, including:

• Florida Institute of Technology,
• Northeastern University,
• Rochester Institute of Technology,
• Saint Louis University,
• University of California, Berkeley,
• University of Colorado,
• University of East London.

Prospective students arriving from other countries must provide a package of personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit. Identity documents must also be provided to the child's parents/guardians.

From an academic point of view, a student's previous achievements are important for admission, so the admissions committee expects assessment certificates and annual reports from the past school. The older the class of admission, the more requirements are imposed on the applicant: candidates for middle and high school must have a good command of English, Spanish, and have letters of recommendation from teachers.

All documents must be translated into English/Spanish and certified by the responsible authorities.

Students of SEK Ciudalcampo have the opportunity to receive a reward in the form of a scholarship for their achievements in studies, sports, creativity and extracurricular life. Scholarships are an amount to cover the cost of tuition or accommodation, as well as the opportunity to pay for further education at the university.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision