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Colegio Internacional de Sevilla - San Francisco de Paula

Spain, Seville

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

Founded in 1885, San Francisco de Paula is the oldest private school in Spain, with nearly 140 years of continuous operation. It has evolved from a traditional Spanish school into a modern IB World School while maintaining its identity as a secular, independent institution in the heart of Seville.

Community

A Parent School (Escuela de Padres) programme engages families in the educational community. The school's secular, ideologically independent character creates an inclusive environment for families from diverse backgrounds.

Parent-Teacher Association

The Escuela de Padres (Parent School) programme provides structured engagement between the school and families.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 945
Type Co-educational
Opened 1885
Bus Service No

Colegio Internacional de Sevilla - San Francisco de Paula is Spain's oldest private school, founded in 1885. It offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and Diploma) to students from birth to age 18 across four stages: Infantil (0-5), Primaria (6-10), Secundaria (11-15), and Bachillerato (16-18). The school is a secular, ideologically independent institution. Students study English, French, and Chinese alongside Spanish. The school achieves a 100% pass rate in university entrance examinations (PEvAU). It has been designated a Microsoft Showcase School for two consecutive years, with 12 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts on staff. A laboratory programme runs across all levels.

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