SEK International School Ciudalcampo

The school is committed to a student-centered model that promotes critical thinking, creativity, global citizenship, and academic excellence. It focuses on holistic education, active learning, and the development of life skills within a diverse and international community. The institution emphasizes values such as leadership, service, adventure, and intercultural understanding.

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: 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. Nursery education (ages 4 months to 3 years) is delivered entirely in English, while primary and secondary stages integrate the national curriculum with bilingual instruction. Baccalaureate students may choose between the Spanish LOMLOE programme or the IB Diploma Programme, which is available in Spanish, English, or bilingually. Additional languages offered include French, German, and Chinese.

SEK-Ciudalcampo is an authorized IB World School accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a member of the Round Square network. Students achieve high results in university entrance exams, and the school has been recognized as a UNICEF Reference School and a recipient of the Educational Excellence Award for its programmes in values education and socio-emotional care. Graduates are prepared for entry into international universities or the workforce through the IB Diploma Programme or the Spanish LOMLOE Baccalaureate.

The school features a dedicated Guidance Department that provides personalized support to students, including academic and university counseling for both Spanish and international institutions. The school also emphasizes emotional well-being and social-emotional care as part of its educational model.

The admissions process is designed to assess individual student needs and includes an initial inquiry, a school visit, and an interview combined with an entrance test. Families must provide documentation such as identity documents, birth certificates, and previous academic reports via the MY SEK Admissions platform. An admissions committee reviews the application and provides a final decision to the family.

The school operates on a standard academic year, with specific dates and timetables published for the 2025-2026 period. The school day runs from 09:00 to 17:00, with extended hours available from 08:00 to 18:00.

The campus spans over 20,000 square metres of buildings and 10,000 square metres of outdoor sports facilities, including an astronomy observatory and a 300-square-metre MakerSpace for creative projects. Sports facilities feature six basketball courts, five indoor football pitches, a heated swimming pool, padel and tennis courts, an athletics track, and a fitness suite. Academic spaces include specialized laboratories for science subjects, a library with digital and paper resources, and flexible "Intelligent Classrooms" designed to foster collaborative learning.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and the SEKMUN model United Nations programme. Students can participate in international academic stays in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, and the USA. Additional activities include White Week, summer courses, and various clubs focused on arts, technology, and social enterprise.