Evangelical Christian Academy

The school is located at Calle La Manda 47, 28816 Camarma de Esteruelas, Madrid, Spain. Camarma de Esteruelas is in the Madrid region of Spain. The address places the school in Camarma de Esteruelas, Madrid, Spain. The campus serves American and International Christian workers as well as international students.

1st grade through 12th grade

International Christian school with an American-based curriculum

ELL (English-Language Learners) program available for non-native English speakers (all grades). Students must be tested for English-language proficiency before admission; minimum proficiency varies by grade; the program is transitional to raise vocabulary and academic language.

International; American-based educational system

Christian (Evangelical Christian)

Classes begin at 9:00 daily. School ends at 4:00 daily. Students may enter the building 15 minutes before classes begin. Pickup at 4:00 is expected unless participating in after-school clubs or music lessons (may extend to 4:15).

ECA offers a college-preparatory curriculum in an American-based system. Bible is studied each year and a Christian worldview is integrated into every aspect of the curriculum. The Elementary School and Middle School provide core subjects with ESL support, and offer electives such as music, art, PE, Spanish, and technology; High School provides a rigorous program with honors and AP courses. In High School, students take English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and PE, with electives such as choir, musical theater, personal finance, art, drama, and woodworking. Graduation requirements include 23 credits for grades 9-12 and at least 20 hours of community service per year, with English 4 credits, Math 3 credits, Social Studies 3.5 credits, and Science 3 credits.

ECA graduates have attended universities and programs in Europe and the United States, including Asbury University, Azusa Pacific University, Berea College, Bristol University, California Baptist University, Cedarville University, Clarks Summit University, College of William & Mary, Crown College, Drury University, Evangel University, Grace College, High Point University, John Brown University, Joshua Wilderness Institute, Kings College London, Liberty University, National Autonomous University of Mexico, North Carolina State University, North Central University, Northwestern University, Southeastern University, Southern Cross University, St. Louis University in Madrid, Trinity International University, Troy University, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, University of California, Berkeley, University of Derby, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Nottingham, University of Pennsylvania, US Marines, Welch College, Wheaton College, White Tech.

The school provides a Guidance Counseling Department offering individual and group counseling, a core counseling curriculum, and services that support the academic, social/emotional, and career development of all students. The program includes crisis intervention, behavioral support, bullying prevention, transition assistance, and referrals to outside resources as needed. The mission is to facilitate each student's academic, social/emotional, and career development and to help them develop decision-making, self-expression, and responsible citizenship in a global society.

The counseling program addresses students with disabilities.

ELL stands for English-Language Learners and is offered for non-native English speakers; students come from Korean, Spanish, and German backgrounds and learn English through a variety of methods, including in-class support, homework assistance, and vocabulary and writing practice; the program is transitional and tailored to individual language needs, with testing required prior to admission.

Guidance Counseling focuses on students' overall well-being, including social and emotional development, and provides crisis intervention and behavioral support. It aims to help students with decision-making, goal setting, transitioning, and relationships, including referrals to outside resources when needed.

Guidance counselors identify suspected child abuse and respond to crisis situations; policies and procedures are in place to safeguard students and manage emergencies.

1. Contact the office for application information. If you are in the Madrid area, schedule a tour of the school and a visit with the director if you desire. This inquiry helps you learn about the admissions process and what to expect.

2. Begin the online application. Start by clicking the Online Application link to begin the admission process. The online application is administered via RenWeb (eca-esp.client.renweb.com), and you will use the “Click here to begin the application process” link to access it. A completed application and the application fee must be received before the student is considered for admission.

3. Note the registration windows and deadlines. Official registration for the following school year opens on March 1. Applications are due by August 1 for the Fall Semester and by November 15 for the Spring Semester. Applications submitted after these deadlines may not be considered for the requested term.

4. Ensure the application is complete for consideration. No student will be considered for admission until the completed application has been received and the application fee is paid.

We do not offer scholarships of any kind; however, students of full-time Christian workers do receive a tuition discount, and students of participating sending agencies receive a greater discount.