
Centro Docente Miravalle
CDMSecular, Founded 1975
Updated July 2026
Languages
Centro Docente María is a private, bilingual school located in Mairena del Aljarafe, near Seville, serving students from early childhood through to the Baccalaureate level. Founded in 1975, it is recognized as an international school with a focus on openness to the world and individualized student development.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is a non-denominational, non-political institution that emphasizes the development of the student as a whole over the mere acquisition of information. It promotes active pedagogy, personalized education, and the cultivation of humanistic values, tolerance, and solidarity. The school is committed to sustainability, the appreciation of cultural heritage, and preparing students to be active, global citizens.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic pathway from Early Childhood Education through Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate. It provides a bilingual education and participates in the Diploma Dual® program, which allows students to earn both a Spanish baccalaureate and an American High School Diploma. The curriculum integrates language learning and research-based methodologies across all stages.
Outcomes
The school reports a 100% pass rate for its Baccalaureate students in the PAU (university entrance exams). Alumni have achieved significant academic success, including doctoral degrees from institutions such as the University of Oxford.
Student support
Learning support
The school prioritizes the integration of students with diverse needs, regardless of their intellectual level or abilities, as a core part of its founding philosophy. It provides individualized attention and rigorous supervision to ensure all students are supported within the school environment.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
The school accepts applications for enrollment and invites interested families to contact the administration via the provided form or telephone to arrange an interview. The enrollment period is open for the upcoming academic year.
Calendar
The school maintains a calendar of events, including academic cycles, meetings, and school activities. Specific dates and schedules are managed through the school's administrative systems.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on a 15,500 m² campus, the school features dedicated pavilions for Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Baccalaureate levels, all equipped with digital whiteboards and multimedia technology. Specialized facilities include natural science, chemistry, and physics laboratories, an art classroom with a ceramic oven, a music room, a theatre workshop, and a library. Sports facilities comprise an indoor sports pavilion, outdoor courts for basketball and soccer, an 80-meter running track, a long jump pit, and a judo room with tatami. The campus also includes two canteens with on-site kitchen services and multiple meeting rooms.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and specialized workshops. Notable programs include drama classes, music education, and a solidarity race, as well as international exchange programs with partner schools in the United States, France, and Germany.

Juan ArenasDirector-GerenteDirector-Manager of the school. He holds a degree in Economics with a specialization in International Economics.
- Javier GarcíaDirector pedagógico
Pedagogical Director of the school. He is a licensed biologist from the University of Seville.
Asunción HerceDirectora pedagógica / Head of StudiesHead of Studies at the school. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences and a C1 Certificate in Advanced English.
Julia ArenasDirectora de comunicaciónCommunications Director. She holds a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Seville and specializes in marketing and educational communication.
- Sofía ClementeJefa de estudios
Head of Studies. She is a graduate in English studies from the University of Córdoba, specializing in teaching English as a foreign language through CELTA and MAES courses. She is a native English speaker.