Santa María del Camino

Colegio Santa María del Camino is a private, secular, co-educational institution of Catholic inspiration that emphasizes integral formation and personalized attention. Founded in 1957, it focuses on balancing freedom, responsibility, and personal growth, aiming to develop students' integrity, independence, and sense of duty. The school promotes a global outlook, encouraging students to become critical thinkers capable of contributing to a better society while maintaining a family-like, supportive environment.

The school offers a comprehensive educational path from age 1 through the university level. It is an IB World School, providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum is supported by active methodologies, a focus on arts and music, and the Reading Planet: Rocket Phonics programme. The stages include Infant School (Escuela Infantil), Infant Education (Educación Infantil), Primary Education (Educación Primaria), Secondary Education (Educación Secundaria), and both National and International Baccalaureate pathways.

The school provides a dedicated support structure through a Guidance Cabinet (Gabinete de Orientación) and specialized support teachers. These services are integrated into the school's commitment to personalized education and student wellbeing.

The school manages admissions through a formal process initiated via an online contact form or email. Prospective families may request an informative visit to the campus to begin the application procedure. Detailed economic conditions for the various educational stages, ranging from the first cycle of infant education to the International Baccalaureate, are available for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The school operates from September to June. The daily schedule runs from 9:00 to 17:00, with specific variations for external students who attend from 9:00 to 13:40 and 15:15 to 17:00. A breakfast service is available from 7:30 to 8:30, and the school provides complimentary extended hours in the morning (from 8:30) and afternoon (17:00 to 18:00).

The campus features natural outdoor spaces, gardens, and age-adapted playgrounds. Academic facilities include classrooms designed for cooperative learning, two bright art studios, a library, and specialized laboratories for physics, chemistry, and technology, as well as a school garden used for environmental and nutritional education. Sports facilities include two indoor gyms, with additional access to nearby high-level sports installations for activities such as swimming, athletics, basketball, and volleyball. The school also operates its own kitchen and three dining rooms, along with dedicated spaces for music and robotics.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including social action projects and pastoral care. Students participate in cultural and sports trips, a summer camp, and have access to a golf programme through an agreement with the Madrid Golf Federation. Additionally, the school maintains a partnership with the Teatro Real.