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Cecilia Villavicencio
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
SEK International School Ciudalcampo, in Madrid, is a private, co-educational campus serving ages 0 to 18. It is an authorized IB World School offering the IB continuum — PYP, MYP and DP — and integrates the curriculum with Spain's national framework (LOMLOE). Early childhood education (4 months to 3 years) is delivered in English by native-speaking or bilingual teachers, with reading and writing in Spanish and English; primary education (6 to 12) is bilingual in English and Spanish, with a third language (French or German) introduced from year 5. Families may choose the Spanish LOMLOE Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. The campus spans more than 20,000 m² of buildings and a 10,000 m² outdoor sports complex, with Intelligent Classrooms, laboratories, an astronomy observatory and a Maker Space. SEK-Ciudalcampo is a Round Square member and NEASC-accredited, underscoring a student-centered approach, strong academics, and opportunities in sport, science and global-minded service today.
This campus is part ofSEK International School Spain
Urbanización, P.º de las Perdices, 2, 28707, Madrid, Spain
The Essentials
SEK International School - Ciudalcampo has 1,162 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
Located in the Ciudalcampo urbanization in northern Madrid, Spain. Address: Paseo de las Perdices, 2, Ciudalcampo Urb., 28707 Madrid. The school is in Madrid's Ciudalcampo neighborhood.
Stages
Early Childhood – Primary Education; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate; Diploma Programme (DP); from 4 months to 18 years.
School timetable: Start of classes 9:00 am; End of classes 5:00 pm. Extended opening hours 08:00–18:00.
Fees
Annual tuition at SEK International School - Ciudalcampo ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fee
- A single registration/enrolment (matrícula) fee is listed at EUR 430 for new students.
Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown as monthly and annual where available)
- Nursery / Guardería (ages from 4 months): Monthly fee EUR 595. Annual total shown EUR 6,460. Enrollment (matrícula) EUR 430. Other annual charges are noted around EUR 200.
- Infant / Early Years (3–6 years): Monthly fee EUR 595. Annual total shown EUR 6,460. Enrollment (matrícula) EUR 430. Other annual charges are noted around EUR 250.
- Primary (6–12 years): Monthly fee EUR 595. Annual total shown EUR 6,460. Enrollment (matrícula) EUR 430. Other annual charges are noted around EUR 200.
- Secondary / ESO (12–16 years): Monthly fee EUR 595. Annual total shown EUR 6,460. Enrollment (matrícula) EUR 430. Other annual charges are noted around EUR 200.
- Bachillerato / IB Diploma (16–18 years): Monthly fee EUR 675. Annual total shown EUR 7,180. Enrollment (matrícula) EUR 430. Other annual charges are noted around EUR 200.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No formal per-term billing schedule or detailed payment-terms document for the current academic year is publicly posted. The fee figures above are presented as monthly and annual amounts in available listings. Families should expect that tuition is billed on a periodic basis (monthly or annually) and that an enrollment fee is payable on admission.
Boarding fees
- SEK International School — Ciudalcampo operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision listed. No boarding fees apply.
Other costs and common additional fees
- School meal (comedor) service is shown separately with an example annual cost reported at EUR 2,300; bringing meals and transport as additional optional costs. Transport (school bus) is offered as an extra paid service. Excursions and some external activities are not included in tuition.
- Extracurricular activity fees, specialty academies (e.g., high-performance sports) and some materials or specific program charges may be additional to the tuition and are billed separately.
- Uniform costs are not published in the publicly-available listings reviewed.
Refund information
- No publicly-available refund policy or schedule for withdrawal/termination of enrolment was found in the materials reviewed for the current academic year. Refund terms for enrollment, deposits, or tuition are not published in the sources consulted.
Fee payment options
- Specific payment-method details (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card acceptance) and exact billing-cycle options are not published in the public listings reviewed. Typical practice in comparable private international schools is to offer bank transfer/direct debit and card payment options and to permit annual, semester or monthly billing arrangements; however, no definitive payment-method list for SEK Ciudalcampo is posted in the sources consulted.
Notes on scholarships and financial assistance
- The SEK group operates a scholarships programme; scholarship opportunities are available within the SEK network for the academic year referenced in SEK group materials. Details and availability for individual campuses (including Ciudalcampo) are subject to the school's own scholarships policy.
Summary of findings (limitations)
- Public-facing pages for SEK International School — Ciudalcampo do not publish a complete, itemised official fee schedule or detailed billing terms for the current academic year. The numerical fees provided above are taken from published third‑party school listings that report enrollment, monthly and example annual amounts; those listings also show typical additional costs (meals, transport, other charges). Where the school's official, itemised billing schedule, payment-method policy, per‑term rates, uniform costs and refund policy are not published, no precise per‑term figures or formal refund-policy language could be confirmed from the school's public materials.
Academics
SEK International School - Ciudalcampo teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 0 to 18.
Curriculum
Educational stages extend from 4 months to 18 years. The International Baccalaureate Programme continuum is offered from preschool to the Diploma Programme, integrated with the national curriculum. Nursery education (4 months to 3 years) is delivered in English by native-speaking or bilingual teachers, with reading and writing in Spanish and English. Primary Education (6 to 12 years) is bilingual in English–Spanish, with a third language (French or German) added from year 5. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) form the IB continuum; the DP is delivered entirely in English or bilingually, and SEK-Ciudalcampo students can choose between the Spanish LOMLOE Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme.
Higher Education Progression
The Guidance Department looks after students personally, advising them about studies and universities both in Spain and internationally.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Active learning and emotional well-being are central to SEK-Ciudalcampo's approach, with a focus on developing life skills and talents within a diverse student body. The SEK Profile includes Health and well-being as a key competency, and Mindfulness is offered through the BeWell Center UCJC.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish/English education.
Mental Wellbeing
Emotional well-being is a central part of the learning model, with Mindfulness included as a component of Health and well-being (Mindfulness through BeWell Center UCJC).
Safeguarding
SEK-Ciudalcampo is accredited by the National Child Safety Association and holds the S+ Quality Certificate; the school is committed to meeting the organisation's safeguarding rules for child protection and accident prevention.
Admissions
Admissions
Limited places. Steps of the admissions procedure: STEP 1: Request information via the web, email or telephone. STEP 2: If you wish, arrange a visit to the school with the admissions department. STEP 3: Arrange interview and entrance test; the admission and documentation process is done 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. STEP 4: Tutors will receive login and password, which will allow them to provide all the necessary documents according to the stage. These must be uploaded before attending the interview. Documentation required for the start of the process: identity documents for both parents and students; birth certificate; marks or report cards assessing the previous academic year or progress up to application; online interview with the student/family for those students who cannot take the tests at the school; other specific documents depending on the academic cycle are detailed in MYSEK Admissions. The Admissions Committee will send the final response to the family as soon as the corresponding decision has been taken. You can download the Admissions Policy here.
Scholarships
SEK Excellence Scholarships to study the SEK university baccalaureate, through the Diploma Programme (IB), at one of seven authorised schools: SEK International School Ciudalcampo Madrid; SEK International School El Castillo Madrid; SEK International School Catalunya Barcelona; SEK International School Alborán Almería; SEK International School Atlántico Pontevedra; SEK International School Dublin; SEK International School Qatar Doha. SEK Scholarships for Baccalaureate to study any form of Baccalaureate at one of five authorised schools: Ciudalcampo Madrid; El Castillo Madrid; Catalunya Barcelona; Alborán Almería; Atlántico Pontevedra. SEK Scholarships for Sports Performance for students with a good sports curriculum who represent the school or club in the sport and who continue their sports training at SEK International Schools. SEK Scholarships for Sporting Talent for students with the best sports and/or academic talent and results. María de Villota Scholarship for Personal Effort providing students the chance to study at SEK International School Ciudalcampo where María de Villota was a student. Felipe Segovia Award to Best SEK Student to study the SEK university baccalaureate, through the Diploma Programme (IB), at one of seven authorised schools: Ciudalcampo Madrid; El Castillo Madrid; Catalunya Barcelona; Alborán Almería; Atlántico Pontevedra; Dublin; Doha Qatar. Or to study any form of Baccalaureate at one of five authorised schools: Ciudalcampo Madrid; El Castillo Madrid; Catalunya Barcelona; Alborán Almería; Atlántico Pontevedra. As part of SEK Education Group, Camilo José Cela University also offers a broad range of grants and financial aid. You can view them all here. SEK Scholarships 2026-2027 information: Check all you need to know about SEK scholarships: Information SEK Scholarships.
FAQs
What age range does SEK-Ciudalcampo serve?
The school serves ages 0 to 18, from nursery (4 months) through to the IB Diploma Programme. It covers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate stages.
What curriculum does the school follow?
SEK-Ciudalcampo offers the full IB continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme, integrated with Spain's national LOMLOE curriculum. This dual framework provides both international and Spanish qualifications.
How much are the fees?
Monthly fees start at EUR 595 for Nursery and Early Years, rising to EUR 662 for Baccalaureate. Annual totals range from EUR 6,460 to EUR 7,180. The registration fee is EUR 430.
How many nationalities are represented?
Students from over 40 nationalities attend the school, creating a diverse international community on the 20,000+ square metre campus in northern Madrid.
What sports facilities does the school have?
Over 25,000 square metres of sports facilities including 6 basketball courts, 5 indoor football pitches, a heated swimming pool, fitness suite, dance studios and a multi-sports arena.
What languages are taught?
Full English immersion from nursery, bilingual Spanish/English education throughout, with French or German added from Year 5. The IB DP is delivered primarily in English.
What are the school hours?
Classes run from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Extended hours from 8:00am to 6:00pm are available for families needing earlier drop-off or later collection.
Is the school accredited?
Yes. SEK-Ciudalcampo holds NEASC accreditation, is a UNICEF Reference School and a Round Square member, the only Spanish school with that distinction. It offers all three IB programmes.
What are the lunch arrangements?
ISO 9001 certified meals service with attention to special dietary needs. Menus are published each term with daily dinner recommendations and nutritional analysis.
When was the school founded?
SEK-Ciudalcampo was founded in 1975 and is part of the SEK Education Group, which has over 130 years of educational experience dating back to 1892.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. SEK Excellence Scholarships are available to study the IB Diploma Programme at seven authorised SEK schools across Spain and internationally.
Does the school support mindfulness?
Yes. Mindfulness is offered through the BeWell Center UCJC as part of the school's health and wellbeing programme. Emotional wellbeing is central to the learning model.
