SEK International School Alborán

The school follows the SEK Future Learning Model, which emphasizes active, meaningful, and interdisciplinary learning rooted in critical thinking and innovation. Its educational approach is guided by the SEK Competency Profile, which promotes autonomy, responsibility, and a global mindset. The institution is committed to a culture of care, fostering values such as cooperation, respect, solidarity, and social commitment.

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, integrated with the Spanish curriculum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 12-16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-18. Early Childhood Education (ages 4 months to 6 years) focuses on early stimulation and language immersion. The curriculum is supported by a BYOD (bring your own device) programme from secondary education onwards and includes instruction in additional languages such as French and German.

The school reports strong academic performance, including a 100% pass rate in the 2026 University Entrance Examination (PAU) and a 100% pass rate in the 2023 IB Diploma Programme, with scores significantly above the global average. Graduates gain access to international universities, supported by the school's status as a preparation centre for Cambridge, Alliance Française, and Goethe-Institut examinations.

The school prioritizes emotional wellbeing and personalized attention through a Guidance Department that coordinates closely with teaching teams, tutors, and families. This support system is designed to monitor student progress and adapt to the individual pace and growth needs of each child.

The admissions process is designed to assess individual student needs and involves a multi-step procedure managed through the MySEK platform. Applicants must provide documentation including identity documents, birth certificates, and previous academic reports, followed by an interview and an entrance test. The school maintains a selective policy with limited places, and the Admissions Committee provides a final decision after reviewing all required materials.

The school operates on a standard academic year schedule, with daily hours from 08:30 to 18:00, Monday through Friday, and Saturday sessions from 09:00 to 14:00. Specific event details for the 2025-2026 academic year are managed through the school's internal digital platforms.

Located on a 28,000m² campus in Almerimar, the school features dedicated buildings for each educational stage and modern, technology-integrated learning spaces. Facilities include a covered pavilion, gymnasium, heated swimming pool, athletics area, and multi-sports courts. Academic resources include physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, a robotics laboratory, music and visual arts studios, a theatre, and a multi-learning classroom equipped with a radio and video editing suite. The library houses 25,000 volumes and provides access to extensive digital resources.

The school offers a wide range of enrichment and extracurricular activities designed to foster character development, including sports, arts, and scientific projects. Notable programmes include the SEK International Sports Academy, SEKMUN (Model United Nations), and the 'White Week' initiative. Students also have opportunities for international academic stays in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the USA.