SEK International School Atlántico

• Location: Poyo, Pontevedra, Spain,
• Year of foundation: 1989,
• Language of instruction: English, Spanish,
• Type of studying: mixed.

SEK International School Atlántico is an international school located near Pontevedra, Spain. All levels of the internationally recognized school educational program - International Baccalaureate (IB) are taught here: from primary to high school. SEK Atlantico educates children aged 4 months to 18 years.

It is the first school in Galicia to be fully accredited to teach all stages of the IB. SEK International School Atlántico accepts local, foreign students on campus. The school is in great demand among international students, who come here to gain competitive knowledge, a diploma accepting at many of the world's leading universities. The academically rigorous curriculum gradually prepares pupils for a multifaceted adult life, providing a wide range of knowledge, applied skills in different fields, important life skills such as leadership, teamwork, the ability to delegate and take responsibility, set goals, and achieve them. A highly qualified team of teachers works on the education of students, providing an individual approach to the development of the abilities of each child.

Studying at the school is conducted in two languages: Spanish and English. In the process of transition from preschool education to primary, secondary, and senior education, children are increasingly immersed in bilingualism, starting with a large percentage of English. In addition to the two languages provided, students can learn French - all language classes are taught by native teachers, and many of them are fluent in several languages.

The multinationality of the student community creates a friendly, diverse atmosphere that helps children quickly adapt to a new learning environment, learn about other cultures, customs, and find friends from other countries.

Starting from middle school, students take part in the "Bring Your Own Device" program, that is, they begin to use personal iPads, laptops, and other devices in the process of studying. Lockers with chargers are provided on campus for their safe storage.

SEK Atlantico teaches all stages of school education: kindergarten, primary, middle, high school. In the summer months, short summer camp courses are organized on campus.

A professional team of chefs offers a variety of dishes daily at three meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as snacks, pastries and drinks. All dishes are prepared according to a balanced menu, which is regularly analyzed by specialists, changes every quarter, and contains everything you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The chefs are attentive to the special needs of children, offering alternative meals based on dietary, medical, religious recommendations.

For pupils of different ages, leisure activities are regularly organized on campus, which are focused on the extracurricular development of important skills, providing an opportunity to try a new hobby, expand their horizons, and immerse themselves even deeper in the study of English and Spanish. For kids aged 0 to 3 years, classes in robotics, music, Sway-Microsoft projects, sensory workshops are held, and for students from 3 to 6 years old, dance, visual and performing arts, yoga are added. Students of primary, secondary, high school are offered a wide variety of sports and creative clubs:

• Logical and mathematical games Mind Lab,
• Swimming
• Rhythmic gymnastics,
• Debates, public speaking,
• Ecology, environment,
• Basketball
• Esports,
• Fencing
• Robotics
• Community service,
• Fine Arts,
• Theatrical skills,
• Programming and others.

In the winter season, students relax in honor of the "White Week", going on a trip to the best snow resorts in Spain and France. During the week, children are accommodated in comfortable villas, attend skiing and snowboarding lessons, and relax in the fresh air.

Thanks to cooperation with the schools of the SEK group, the institution conducts a student exchange program - students have the opportunity to go to the campuses of SEK Dublin, SEK Les Alpes or others located in Spain to study for one semester or a full year.

• Best School in Pontevedra according to Forbes 2022,
• One of the best schools in Spain in international rankings,
• Fully accredited school teaching all levels of the International Baccalaureate: PYP, MYP, IBDP,
• Bilingual tuition: English plus Spanish,
• Exchange programs with educational institutions located in the UK, France,
• One of the schools of the SEK educational group, thanks to which students can use the infrastructure of other educational institutions of the group,
• Balanced schedule with a wide range of leisure activities.

SEK Atlántico is located in Poyo, near Portovedra, 20 km from Vigo. Classrooms occupy an area of 6000 square meters, and outdoor areas for sports and recreation - another 7000 square meters. Most of the academic territory is occupied by a kindergarten opened in 2012: playgrounds, multifunctional classrooms, areas for individual lessons, lessons in small groups, an equipped outdoor area for  activities and much more.

The school campus has a modern infrastructure, which include:

• A 2000 square meter kindergarten with six classrooms, a dining room, utility rooms, a large central space conducive to the most innovative learning,
• Psychomotor classes,
• Large dining room with 200 seats,
• Scientific laboratories that have the necessary sets of materials, equipment for conducting research,
• Art studios: music, visual and performing arts,
• Robotics, programming, computer science studios,
• Library with reading room,
• Language classes,
• A sports pavilion with many rooms for individual, group training in various sports,
• Outdoor sports fields offering areas for training in team sports,
• Open areas for walking, recreation.

All classrooms are equipped with SMART whiteboards, some are equipped with computers with the latest version of the software. SEK Atlantico's premises are equipped with WiFi hotspots, and a high-speed Internet connection is available on the campus.

The academic year at SEK International School Atlántico runs from the beginning of September to the end of June. During the year, rest is provided on weekends, days of international, national holidays, vacations. The studying is conducted on weekdays: the first half of the day is devoted to lessons, the second half is for participation in extracurricular development.

Approximate list of additional costs includes:

• Entry fees,
• Accommodation, meals,
• School uniform,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Additional academic support,
• Health insurance,
• Pocket money.

The admission process includes several stages:

• Submission of online application, required documents,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Passing an interview, possible entrance exams,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Arrival at campus to attend orientation events, start of studying.

Before applying, families of prospective students can get acquainted with the school staff, study the curriculum, and visit the campus on an introductory tour. Communication with employees is also possible in an online format.

The diploma that high school students receive upon graduation provides them with the opportunity to get places at the best universities in different countries – the IBDP program provides students with competitive knowledge and skills, thanks to which graduates easily enter the institutions of their choice.

Today, the SEK International School Atlántico alumni community has more than 100,000 professionals who have built careers in different countries and fields of activity.

Admission requirements depend on which grade the applicant is enrolled in. Foreign candidates must provide personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit. Academic grades for the previous few years are required, in addition to them, letters of recommendation from teachers and mentors can be attached. An important aspect of studying at SEK International School Atlántico is bilingualism, so in order to effectively assimilate the educational material, the applicant needs a good level of knowledge in at least one of the two languages: English or Spanish.

SEK Atlantico offers several scholarship programs, allowing to cover a part of the tuition cost for as long as the student maintains excellent academic performance. Scholarships are also awarded to students who are successful in sports.

• SEK Excellence Scholarship,
• Sports scholarships,
• Filipe Segovia Scholarship for High School Students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision