SEK-Catalunya wins four awards at the STEM Racing 2026 national final

The school’s ethos is founded on the principle that individual freedom is paramount, balanced by the responsibility for one's actions. It aims to develop proactive global citizens through concept-based inquiry and reflection, emphasizing values such as biological health, ethical conduct, intellectual rigor, and respect for diversity. The educational model places the student at the center of the learning process, encouraging autonomy, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school offers the full continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Catalan, with the introduction of a fourth language—French, German, or Chinese—from year 5 of Primary. The curriculum integrates interdisciplinary projects, concept-based learning, and the 'Learning Paths' methodology recognized by Harvard University.

The school prioritizes student well-being through the RULER method from Yale University to foster emotional balance and an inclusive environment. Personalized attention is provided from early childhood, with a dedicated health service on-site led by a doctor and a nurse. Teachers act as facilitators, working in close communication with families to monitor individual progress and development.

The school accepts applications throughout the year for students aged 4 months to 18 years. The admissions process involves an initial inquiry, a school visit, and an interview combined with an admission test, which can be conducted online for international applicants. Families must submit documentation including identification, birth certificates, and previous academic reports via the MYSEK portal.

The school operates on a weekly schedule from Monday to Thursday, 9:30 to 17:15, and Fridays from 9:00 to 15:00. The academic year follows a standard international structure, with specific dates and events managed through the school's internal systems.

Located on a 100,000m2 campus in La Garriga, the school features 30,000m2 of educational buildings, including intelligent classrooms, science laboratories, a MakerSpace, and robotics classrooms. Sports facilities include an indoor heated pool, a multi-purpose sports hall with a climbing wall, various outdoor pitches for football, basketball, and padel, and a woodland area used for outdoor activities like abseiling and orienteering. The campus also provides boarding facilities for approximately 50 students and a dedicated music school floor with a concert hall.

The school offers a wide range of activities, including a music school affiliated with Trinity College London and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Students participate in sports such as taekwondo, ballet, modern dance, and fitness, as well as academic and creative projects like SEKMUN, STEM Racing, and NASA and Formula 1-related initiatives. International exchanges are available in countries including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, and the British Virgin Islands.