Spain, Almeria
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The school has the three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB framework is integrated into the Spanish curriculum and fosters independent, international thinking. The SEK Competency Profile guides daily work, helping students progress with autonomy, responsibility and reflection.
The school has Arts activities including Dance, Choir, Painting and Theatre. Arts are part of Curriculum Enrichment Activities. The Curriculum Enrichment Activities also cover Robotics, programming, Science and Technology Week and Astronomy Week.
The school has English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish/English education. Additional languages offered include French and German. Exchanges with schools around the world support international learning. The IB Programme fosters international-mindedness and is integrated into the curriculum.
The school has Curriculum Enrichment Activities including Communications and press club 2.0, Debate and Public Speaking, and the TED-Ed Club. Model United Nations (MUN) models and exchanges with schools around the world are part of the social programme. Exchanges with schools throughout the world are included.
Charity projects are part of Community, Action and Service. SEK for Siyakula is a project that has won awards from the European Council of International Schools. These initiatives demonstrate the school's commitment to community engagement.
The Guidance Department provides Careers Advice and counselling for students and families. The department runs the 'Staff member for a day' programme in collaboration with regional institutions and businesses. Universities Fair in the school brings national and international universities to meet students. The school also provides International University Entrance Guidance.
The school has a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and personalised attention. The school provides bilingual education and additional languages (French, German) to support social and cultural development. The campus covers about 28,000 m2 of facilities, including modern sports spaces and a heated swimming pool. The day runs from 08:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.
SEK International School Alborán is an international school in Almerimar, El Ejido, offering the IB programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) integrated with the Spanish curriculum for ages 0–18. Nursery begins at four months, emphasizing English-language immersion and the development of talent, creativity and emotional intelligence. The school is the only IB-authorised institution in Almería. SEK Education Group has over 130 years of history, operates more than 10 schools worldwide and serves thousands of day students from over 80 nationalities. Alborán campus spans 28,000 m2 with dedicated buildings for each stage, including a heated pool, gym and multi-sport courts, Intelligent Classrooms, science labs, a theatre, a dance studio, and a library with 10,000 titles and 25,000 volumes, plus robotics and BYOD. Day runs 08:30–18:00; the campus supports English immersion and exchanges, with languages such as French and German. In 2023, DP achieved consistently a 100% pass rate above the global average.