Spain, Madrid
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Early Childhood 1 & 2: 65% of the day in English. Year 3 Early Childhood and Primary: 50% of the school day in English. Students study a second foreign language (French or German) from the first year of Primary. Chinese is offered as an extracurricular activity. All languages are taught by native-speaking teachers.
Bilingual day with native English-speaking teachers, with an optimal balance in the use of both languages. All languages are taught by native-speaking teachers.
Full English-language immersion. Immersion programme for foreign students.
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.