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SEK International School - Santa Isabel

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 324
Type Co-educational
Opened 1892
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
SEK International School Spain
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages French, German, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

SEK Santa Isabel is a private, non-denominational, independent, co-educational school in the Barrio de las Letras for ages 3 to 12. It delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is NEASC-accredited. It is the Madrid school authorized to offer the IB PYP. The school hosts a multilingual community with students from 30 nationalities, offering full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish/English education, with a language-immersion programme for foreign students. Learning Paths are Harvard-recognized and contextualize knowledge across History, Art, Literature, Culture and Music, Science, and Wellness. The campus supports inquiry-based learning in open spaces and outdoor learning extending beyond the classroom, including ties to Parque El Retiro and access to UCJC Sport facilities. Facilities include maker and robotics, a laboratory, an audiovisual room, and a computer-rich environment with iPads and digital whiteboards. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence and well-being and uses AI and AR in its educational projects today.

This campus is part of SEK International School Spain

Calle de San Ildefonso, 18, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

SEK International School - Santa Isabel has 324 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Madrid city centre, in the Barrio de las Letras quarter. Address: Calle San Ildefonso, 18, 28012 Madrid, Spain. It serves students from 3 to 12 years of age.

Stages
Educational stages from 3 to 12 years; IB Primary Years Programme.

Type
Private, non-denominational, independent, co-educational.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 30 nationalities represented; multicultural environment and international education; bilingual Spanish/English education; additional languages: French, German and Chinese.

School day structure
Doors open at 8:50 a.m.; classes begin at 9:00 a.m.; Early Childhood departure at 4:40 p.m.; Primary departure at 5:00 p.m.; Extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fee

- No published numeric application or registration fee amount is available for SEK International School – Santa Isabel on the school's public information pages. Families should assume that the school may require an application/registration payment as part of the admissions process, but no specific euro amount is published.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No published tuition fee schedule (per year group, per term, or annual totals) is available for SEK International School – Santa Isabel on the school's public information pages. The school's site presents admissions and programme information but does not display specific tuition amounts by stage or term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school does not publish a formal billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, term dates for invoicing, late-payment penalties) or explicit payment-term details on its public pages. No definite statement of due dates, instalment options, or penalties is available in the published admissions information.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not applicable. SEK-Santa Isabel serves children from early childhood through primary years (ages 3 to 12) as a day school, and no boarding provision or associated boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- No official, school-published schedule of additional fees (uniform, school trips, specialised subject fees, instrument rental, exam fees) is available on the school's public information pages.

- Third-party listings and parent-information directories note approximate charges for ancillary services (these are third-party reported estimates, not school-published schedules):
- Extended-hours / morning care: approximately EUR 79 per month.
- Extended-hours / mornings and afternoons: listed around EUR 121 per month.
- Short-term supervised permanence (early arrival service) sometimes cited around EUR 85.
- School lunch (comedor / catering): approximate figure reported around EUR 173 per month.
- Extra-curricular activity fees: frequently reported in the range EUR 40–60 per month for individual activities.
These amounts are reported by third-party school-directory pages and reflect typical ancillary-service pricing reported externally for this school; they are not a published official fee schedule from the school itself.

Uniform and materials

- No school-published uniform price list or mandatory-uniform fee is publicly posted. Any uniform, textbook, materials or kit charges are not detailed in the school's public admissions information.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, reimbursement schedule, or conditions for refunding tuition/fees (for withdrawal, cancellation, or early termination) is available on the school's public information pages. No definitive refund terms are publicly posted.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, direct debit, etc.). No official statement of permitted payment channels is published in the admissions material.

Summary of findings

- SEK International School – Santa Isabel provides admissions and programme information publicly but does not publish a detailed numeric fee schedule (application fees, tuition per year group or term, billing timetable, refund terms, or payment-method list) on its public information pages. Available external directory listings report a few approximate ancillary-service prices (extended-hours, lunch, extra-curriculars) but these are third-party estimates rather than officially published school fees.
Academics

SEK International School - Santa Isabel teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 12 and is NEASC-accredited. It is the only school in central Madrid offering the IB Primary Years Programme. The school's educational community includes students from more than 30 nationalities, providing a multicultural, international education. Language provisions include full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish/English education, with a language-immersion programme for foreign students. The school is located in Madrid city centre, Barrio de las Letras. Educational stages run from 3 to 12. Learning Paths are recognised by Harvard University.

Gifted and Talented
Comprehensive Talent Development
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
STEP 1: Request information via the web, email or telephone. STEP 2: If you like, you can arrange a visit to the school with the admissions department. STEP 3: Arrange interview and entrance test: The admission and documentation process is done through MY SEK Admissions. When families apply for the admission test, they will be required to provide essential information to create access to the platform. STEP 4: Subsequently, both tutors will receive their login and password, which will allow them to provide all the necessary documents according to the stage. These must be uploaded before attending the interview. Documentation required for the start of the process: Identity document for both parents and students; Birth certificate; Marks or report cards assessing the previous academic year or progress up to application; Online interview with the student/family for those students who cannot take the tests at the school; Other specific documents depending on the academic cycle detailed in MYSEK Admissions. The Admissions Committee will send the final response to the family as soon as the corresponding decision has been taken.

Scholarships
SEK Excellence Scholarships to study the SEK university baccalaureate, through the Diploma Programme (IB), at seven authorised SEK schools: SEK International School Ciudalcampo Madrid; SEK International School El Castillo Madrid; SEK International School Catalunya Barcelona; SEK International School Alborán Almería; SEK International School Atlántico Pontevedra; SEK International School Dublin; SEK International School Qatar. SEK Scholarships for Baccalaureate at five authorised schools: SEK International School Ciudalcampo Madrid; SEK International School El Castillo Madrid; SEK International School Catalunya Barcelona; SEK International School Alborán Almería; SEK International School Atlántico Pontevedra. SEK Scholarships for Sports Performance for students with a good sports curriculum who represent the school or club and continue their sports training at SEK International Schools. SEK Scholarships for Sporting Talent for students with the best sports and/or academic talent and results. Maria de Villota Scholarship for Personal Effort providing students the chance to study at SEK International School Ciudalcampo where Maria de Villota was a student. Felipe Segovia Award to Best SEK Student to study the SEK university baccalaureate, through the Diploma Programme (IB), at one of seven authorised schools; or to study any form of Baccalaureate at five authorised schools. As part of SEK Education Group, Camilo José Cela University also offers a broad range of grants and financial aid. Check SEK Scholarships information and see details at the SEK Scholarships page. SEK Scholarships 2026-2027.
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