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SEK International Schools

An international education, a global future.

IB-focused boarding campuses in Spain and Ireland, with a tradition dating back to 1892.

  • 3countries
  • 3cities
  • NYLArepresentative in Türkiye
About the school

An international education, a global future.

SEK International Schools is a network of international schools within SEK Education Group, founded in 1892. SEK schools teach in several countries, including Spain, Ireland and France, and some campuses also offer boarding and residential options. On SEK’s boarding campuses, students combine their studies with on-campus accommodation, academic support, sport, the arts and cultural activities.

  • Where it teachesSpainIrelandFrance
  • CitiesSEK-El Castillo – Madrid · SEK-Catalunya – Barcelona · SEK-Dublin
Destinations

Campuses

Course options

SEK Boarding Campuses

  • SEK-El Castillo – Madrid

    • North-west of Madrid
    • Education from age 4 to 18
    • IB programmes
    • US High School Diploma option
    • International boarding
    • High-performance sports programmes

  • SEK-Catalunya – Barcelona

    • About 35 km from Barcelona
    • Ages 12–18
    • International boarding
    • IB programmes
    • Sport, arts and technology activities

  • SEK-Dublin

    • About 30–35 km from Dublin
    • Ages 12–18
    • IB Middle Years Programme
    • IB Diploma Programme
    • Boarding and host family options
Course options

SEK Programmes

  • International Baccalaureate

    • One of the defining features of SEK schools is that IB programmes are integrated into their educational model.

  • International Experience

    • Spanish or English language support for international students
    • Getting to know the local culture
    • Joining an international student community

  • High Performance Sports

    • Options that let students who play sport professionally or semi-professionally combine their education with their sports programme

  • Arts, Culture & Technology

    • Music
    • Visual arts
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Robotics
    +3 more options
    • Programming
    • Photography
    • 3D printing and other technology projects
Beyond the classroom

Boarding Life

SEK boarding students can live on campus while they study. Depending on the accommodation option, the following are offered:

  • Full boarding
  • Weekly boarding
  • Full board
  • Academic support
  • Health services
  • Sports and activity programmes
  • Cultural trips
  • An international student community
Highlights

Why SEK International Schools?

  1. An educational tradition dating back to 1892

  2. An international network of schools

  3. IB programmes

  4. Boarding options in Spain, Ireland and France

  5. An international student community

  6. Programmes that support academic and sporting development together

  7. On-campus accommodation and student support

Applying with NYLA

Why Apply with NYLA?

New York Linguistics Academy (NYLA) is your authorised representative in Türkiye for SEK International Schools. Support your child’s academic, social and personal development with an international campus experience at SEK International Schools.

  • Free one-to-one consultation and enrolment support
  • Professional guidance in choosing the school and programme
  • Support with visa, accommodation and travel
  • Pre-departure orientation
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