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Jacobo Olmedo Suárez-Vence
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Gujarati
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
SEK Atlántico is a private, non-denominational, independent, co-educational international school in Spain serving ages 0–18. It is part of SEK Education Group, founded in 1892, which operates over ten campuses worldwide and serves 7,000 day students from 80 nationalities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge Primary, alongside a bespoke curriculum, with full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish–English education. The campus covers 6,000 m² of buildings and 7,000 m² of outdoor space, including a covered sports pavilion; Nursery opened in 2012. Facilities include intelligent classrooms with SMART Boards, a library, a laboratory, a music room, a painting room and a languages room. From secondary, BYOD with security lockers and a learning portal is in place. SEK Atlántico features robotics and STEM resources (Beebots, Lego robotics, 3D printing) and a broad enrichment program, including ECOSEK; partnerships with Camilo José Cela University and the Felipe Segovia Foundation.
This campus is part ofSEK International School Spain
C/ Illa de Arousa, Urb. A Caeira, 4, 36005 Boa Vista, Pontevedra, Spain
The Essentials
SEK International School Atlántico has 650 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Located in Poio, near Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain, about 20 km from Vigo. Address: Illa de Arousa, 4, A Caeira Urb., Boa Vista, Poio 36005 Pontevedra, Spain.
Private, non-denominational, independent, co-educational international school
Country affiliation
Spain
School day structure
External students enter 09:00–09:20; school buses arrive 09:20. In the afternoon: students on the school route leave class at 17:00; school buses depart at 17:15; external students leave at 17:15. Timetable: Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30.
Bus service
Yes. School buses operate with arrivals from 09:20 and departures at 17:15.
Fees
Annual tuition at SEK International School Atlántico ranges from EUR 8,750 to EUR 13,100 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees
- Registration (administrative) fee: EUR 500 (one-time, payable the first time the student enters the school; non‑refundable). - Reservation fee for the next course: EUR 495 (paid to reserve a place; this amount is deducted from the annual course fee or from the first instalment in September; it is not refundable if the student does not start the following school year). - Deposit (one‑time guarantee): EUR 1,500 (held as a guarantee of payment obligations; refundable subject to the school's stated conditions).
Tuition fees by year group (2025–2026) — annual, per term (3 instalments) and per month (10 instalments)
- EYFS — Nursery 1: Annual EUR 8,750; Per term (3 instalments) EUR 2,916.67; Per month (10 instalments) EUR 875.00. - EYFS — Nursery 2: Annual EUR 8,900; Per term EUR 2,966.67; Per month EUR 890.00. - Reception: Annual EUR 9,100; Per term EUR 3,033.33; Per month EUR 910.00. - KS1 — Year 1: Annual EUR 9,400; Per term EUR 3,133.33; Per month EUR 940.00. - KS1 — Year 2: Annual EUR 9,850; Per term EUR 3,283.33; Per month EUR 985.00. - KS1 — Year 3: Annual EUR 10,300; Per term EUR 3,433.33; Per month EUR 1,030.00. - KS2 — Year 4: Annual EUR 10,600; Per term EUR 3,533.33; Per month EUR 1,060.00. - KS2 — Year 5: Annual EUR 10,900; Per term EUR 3,633.33; Per month EUR 1,090.00. - KS2 — Year 6: Annual EUR 11,200; Per term EUR 3,733.33; Per month EUR 1,120.00. - KS3 — Year 7: Annual EUR 11,850; Per term EUR 3,950.00; Per month EUR 1,185.00. - KS3 — Year 8: Annual EUR 12,200; Per term EUR 4,066.67; Per month EUR 1,220.00. - KS3 — Year 9: Annual EUR 12,500; Per term EUR 4,166.67; Per month EUR 1,250.00. - KS4 — Year 10: Annual EUR 12,800; Per term EUR 4,266.67; Per month EUR 1,280.00. - KS4 — Year 11: Annual EUR 13,100; Per term EUR 4,366.67; Per month EUR 1,310.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Available payment schedules: annual, term (3 instalments) and monthly (10 instalments). Annual payment must be made before 5 July to receive a 5% discount on the annual fee. Term payments fall on 5 September, 5 December and 5 March. Monthly payments are collected between the 1st and 5th of each month from September through June. Returned direct‑debit receipts incur a surcharge of EUR 25 plus any bank charges. Non‑payment of two instalments may lead to suspension or expulsion until outstanding amounts are regularised.
Deposit, reservation and refund conditions
- The deposit (one‑time guarantee) is refundable provided the school's conditions are met: two months' prior written notice of withdrawal (notice recognised within the school year), all outstanding payments are settled, and the notification deadlines specified by the school are observed. When refundable, deposits are returned on the date stated in the fee schedule (the schedule shows a return date in late August). The registration fee (EUR 500) is non‑refundable in all cases. The reservation fee (EUR 495) will not be returned if the student does not start the following school year.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable: SEK Atlántico operates as a day school (no boarding provision listed for this campus). Transport routes for day students are provided.
Other compulsory or typical additional costs
- School materials: a separate school‑materials charge applies and is collected as a single payment (by bank receipt) in September; amounts for basic materials are shown in the school fee schedule for specific year groups (example: Nursery material cost listed at EUR 165). Excursions, external examination fees, extracurricular activities and certain textbooks or specialist materials are additional and are charged separately. External examination fees for some qualifications (AS/AL/A Levels, EPQ) are payable to the examining bodies and are not included in the annual fee. - Uniform: a full school uniform is mandatory. Uniform and sports kit items are specified by the school and may be purchased through El Corte Inglés and Supercor Pontevedra; prices for uniform items are not published in the standard fee schedule.
Refunds and penalties (summary)
- Registration fee (EUR 500): non‑refundable. Reservation fee (EUR 495): deducted from tuition but not refunded if the pupil does not start the next year. Deposit: refundable only if the school's withdrawal notice and payment conditions are satisfied; the schedule gives a specific return date in late August. Returned bank receipts incur EUR 25 plus bank charges. Non‑payment of instalments can lead to suspension/expulsion until accounts are settled.
Fee payment options
- Regular payments are collected by direct debit from the bank account provided by the family. Reservation payments are required by bank transfer within the reservation deadlines. The published fee schedule specifies bank‑based payment methods and direct‑debit collection as the standard procedures; credit‑card payment is not listed in the school's fee schedule. Returned‑payment penalties apply as noted above.
If you require these numbers formatted differently, the school accepts payments in EUR and the fee schedule above is expressed in euros.
Academics
SEK International School Atlántico teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
Covers all educational stages from 4 months to 18 years and offers the International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Diploma Programme. It provides full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish/English education.
Gifted and Talented
Comprehensive Talent Development is available.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses the Think and feel Programme to develop emotional intelligence.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish/English education. 45% of the school day is in English. From year 3 of Primary Education, a third language, French, is studied.
Mental Wellbeing
The Think and feel Programme supports emotional wellbeing by developing emotional intelligence.
Admissions
Admissions
Limited places. Request information via the web, email or telephone. A visit to the school with the admissions department can be arranged. Arrange interview and entrance test through MY SEK Admissions; when families apply for the admission test, they will be required to provide essential information to create access to the platform. The admissions process includes uploading documents before the interview: identity documents for both parents and the student, birth certificate, marks or progress reports from the previous academic year, an online interview if tests cannot be taken on-site, and any other documents depending on the academic cycle. The Admissions Committee will notify the family of the final decision. SEK Atlántico is private, non-denominational, independent and co-educational for ages 0 to 18. It offers bilingual Spanish and English education, with French as an additional language. It is the first school in Galicia authorised to teach all three International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP), integrated into the national curriculum.
Scholarships
SEK Excellence Scholarships to study the SEK university baccalaureate, through the Diploma Programme (IB), at one of seven authorised SEK schools including Atlántico; or to study any form of Baccalaureate at one of five authorised SEK schools. SEK Scholarships for Sports Performance for students who represent the school or club and continue training at SEK; SEK Scholarships for Sporting Talent for students with outstanding sports and/or academic talent. Maria de Villota Scholarship for Personal Effort provides a path to study at SEK Ciudalcampo. Felipe Segovia Award to Best SEK Student to study the SEK university baccalaureate through the Diploma Programme at one of the seven authorised schools (including Atlántico). As part of SEK Education Group, Camilo José Cela University also offers grants and financial aid. SEK Scholarships 2026-2027 information is available.
FAQs
What age range does SEK-Atlantico serve?
The school serves ages 0 to 18, from nursery at 4 months through Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate with the IB Diploma Programme.
Where is the school located?
In Poio, near Pontevedra in Galicia, about 20km from Vigo. The campus covers 6,000 square metres of buildings plus 7,000 square metres of outdoor recreational and sports space.
What curriculum does the school follow?
SEK-Atlantico offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside Cambridge Primary and a bespoke curriculum, with bilingual Spanish/English education and full English immersion.
How much are the fees?
Annual fees range from EUR 8,750 to EUR 13,100. Registration is EUR 500 one-time, with a EUR 495 reservation fee deducted from the next year's tuition and a EUR 1,500 refundable deposit.
What languages are taught?
Bilingual Spanish/English education with 45% of the school day in English. French is added from Year 3 of Primary as a third language.
Is there a bus service?
Yes. School buses arrive at 9:20am and depart at 5:15pm, covering routes in the Pontevedra/Galicia area.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Curriculum Enrichment Activities include reading workshops in English and Spanish, digital platforms for language skills, music linked to the Mayeusis conservatory, drama, dance, and sports.
How many students attend?
Approximately 650 students attend SEK-Atlantico, which is part of the SEK Education Group with over 130 years of educational experience.
Does the school support talented students?
Yes. Comprehensive Talent Development is available, with a High-Achievement Programme that challenges students to extend their capabilities and a monitoring system for peer learning.
Is the uniform mandatory?
Yes. Autumn/winter and spring/summer uniforms are mandatory. Students cannot enter school without the full uniform. All items must be labelled with the student's name.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. SEK Excellence Scholarships are available for the IB Diploma Programme at SEK-Atlantico and six other authorised SEK schools.
What emotional support is provided?
The Think and Feel Programme develops emotional intelligence as a core part of the school's approach to social and emotional wellbeing.
