SEK International School Santa Isabel
International School in Madrid
WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 26 Apr 2026–26 Apr 2026; 0 undated. Imported details are unverified. All-in costs, first-year budgets, value, diversity and admissions scores are WhereNext models, not current school quotations or measured outcomes. Method and assumptions.
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at SEK International School Santa Isabel.
- Tuition: $10,000–$18,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 22) Madrid international school · 350 students total.
- 35 nationalities top: Spanish, and the second American.
- Ages: 4-18 school day starts at 9:00 am.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
350
35 (Spanish, and the second American)
16 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO
About SEK International School Santa Isabel
Nestled in the historical center of Madrid, SEK Santa Isabel, is the only school in the center of Madrid offering the International Baccalaureate®’s Primary Years Program. Students learn in real world settings where their classroom extends to the, palaces, traditional markets, parks and museums, such as the Reina Sofía Museum, the Prado Museum, The Royal Conservatory of Madrid and Retiro Park. The school has the unique opportunity to continually collaborate with these and many other nearby entities to further connect learning with experts in the artistic, cultural, historical, scientific, or entrepreneurial fields. SEK Santa Isabel is known for its close and ongoing contact with families, personalized attention, educational innovation and excellence, and multicultural environment.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $10,000–$18,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,800(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,300 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 79th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Part of SEK Education Group. Full IB continuum. Central Madrid location near Prado Museum. Smaller, urban campus.
IB
Spanish Ministry exams (EP3 & EP6), Cambridge YLE & PET exams, Alliance Français DELF, Goethe FIT1
100% pass
French, German and Chinese
The School´s Guidance Counselling team collaborates with school staff, parents, students and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment helping students achieve academic success and develop social/emotional skills. Counsellors work both on diagnosis and treatment of learning difficulties, including adaptations. The school also offers support in psychological counsel and speech therapists. The Immersion Program provides individualized support to non-native Spanish speakers
Yes
Yes. Immersion Program to give individualized support to non-native Spanish speakers
9:00 am – Early Years: 16:40 Primary: 5.00 pm
Yes
Yes. Menu is adapted by nutritionists.
Recommended neighborhoods
Retiro, Lavapiés, Salamanca, Chamberí
At a Glance
Fee Position in Madrid
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Spanish, and the second American
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