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International School SEK El Castillo, Madrid, Spain
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Introduction
The SEK boarding’ programme is aimed at students between the ages of 10 and 18 who will
have the opportunity to: Improve their Spanish language skills, Become global citizens,
Satisfy their curiosity for discovering other cultures, Live and study with classmates of the same age, Enjoy an unforgettable experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives
Number of students
Boarding School:
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Day School:
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Fees
7 days boarding:
About the school
It history began in 1892, year in which the SEK Education Groupwas established in the historic centre of Madrid. In 1902 it was recognised officially for the first time, and in 1935 the Segovia family took over the running of the school and its development, three generations later it boasts 9 schools- SEK International Schools and one university.
- campus spans 40,000 m²
CIS ( Council Of International Schools )
IBO ( International Baccalaureate Organisation )
The halls are located on the grounds of the SEK-El Castillo International School, and are equipped with everything students require for their study, leisure and free time TV rooms, satellite channels, Wi-Fi connections, games, music, books, a library, radio studio, events room, and everything students need for a restful night’s sleep in the bedrooms, which are organised according to their’ age and school year. The male and female Residential Facilities have spacious bathrooms, study rooms, a sickbay and medical consultation room. Cleaning is conducted daily, and clothes ironed and arranged. There is also television, 24-hour security and assistance for students, and excellent sports and recreational facilities. The school provides a medical service (doctor and nurse) in addition to its accident policy, offering 24-hour care, provided by a leading insurance company.
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Academic life
Primary: Students aged 10 to 12 will complete the final years of Primary Education based on a bilingual model (50% Spanish, 50% English) and will combine their studies with the International Primary Years Programme
Secondary Education, students benefit from the:
The Middle Year Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (12-16), they can study on a bilingual basis (50% Spanish, 50% English).
Baccalaureate (16-18) : the aim is to ensure our students are able to access the university education of their own choice, at either national of international universities.
Students who wish to do so can undertake pre-university studies, following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Theatre School
This teaches students acting techniques and they rehearse for stage adaptations or original productions.
Music
In the music school, students begin to develop or improve their technical and performance skills on an instrument (violin, piano, cello, percussion)
Creative Arts
This encourages students’ creativity by producing art work using different techniques: oils, water colours, tempera, carving and modelling
Reading Club
This provides students with the techniques they need to read comprehensively and expressively, practising diction and comprehension techniques.
Current Affairs Workshop
Students study and analyse the news, followed by commentary. They discuss the most important national and international news.
Community and Service Activities
This encourages students to participate in Community and Service Activities, carrying out tasks within the Residential Facilities or the School itself, or external activities with official organisations: UNICEF- Red Cross- Environment, etc.
Sport and culture
Sport has a very important place in the SEK Institution , This is most clearly reflected in the fact that the Residential Facilities are also home to students from High Competition Schools, who combine their studies with sports at the highest national and international levels.
Sports activities: When the school day is over, students can practise their favourite sports with specialist coaches in the school’s facilities or those of the SEK Club: some of the options available include swimming, tennis, golf and gym.
Students have access to tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, squash courts, indoor swimming pools, a gym, basketball court, football pitch and the SEK-El Castillo, sports facilities, as well as the SEK Club facilities
The curriculum is complemented by an extensive programme of activities:
Cultural activities. These include excursions and guided tours to museums, monuments and major Spanish cultural sites: the Prado Museum, Royal Palace, National Library, Toledo, Ávila, etc. Recreational activities, shows and leisure: Trips to the theatre, cinema, sports events, visit to the Madrid theme park, etc.
SEK summer courses are more than simple summer camps, they are adapted especially to the needs of children and adolescents. We would like to invite SEK School students and non-SEK students to enjoy an enriching and unforgettable experience.
A combination of fun summer activities and on-going academic learning.
There are four different themes: Creativity, Sports, Academics, International Experiences, including a wide range of activities: multiadventure, arts, languages, extra lessons on school subjects, dance, sports, certifications, music and new technology. If your vocation is sports, check out our Sports Camp, a specially designed course for lovers of football, tennis, padel and golf.
Location Description
Boarding School SEK – El Castillo are located in an exclusive residential area in the north west of Madrid (the capital of Spain), just 20 minutes from the city centre.
Urb. Villafranca del Castillo Castillo de Manzansares, s/n Villanueva de la Cañada. 28692
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