SEK International School Catalunya

SEK International School Catalunya is a private international school located in Barcelona. It is part of the prestigious SEK Education Group, with over 130 years of history and 14 schools around the world. The school offers education from 4 months to 18 years, and is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to educational excellence. It is also a pioneer in Catalonia in implementing the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

English, Spanish, and Catalan; French, German, and Chinese

Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Roller Hockey, Figure Skating, Volleyball, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Golf, Tennis, Ping Pong, Taekwondo, Fitness, Multisport, Outdoor Education, Trail Running

Founded in 1995, SEK International School Catalunya is part of the prestigious SEK Education Group, an institution with over 130 years of experience and a presence in countries such as Spain, France, Ireland, and Qatar. We offer a trilingual educational approach (English, Spanish, and Catalan) that combines:

  • Full English immersion, with an emphasis on multilingual learning.
  • Pedagogical innovation, with advanced learning spaces that foster inquiry and experimentation.
  • International residence, on a campus designed for students of different nationalities, promoting cultural exchange.

Prime Location of SEK International School Catalunya

The school is situated in the Els Tremolencs residential area in La Garriga (Barcelona), surrounded by a natural environment that supports active learning and student wellbeing. Just 30 minutes from Barcelona, it is an ideal location for both local and international families.

SEK International School Catalunya covers all educational stages, offering a comprehensive education from 4 months to 18 years.

Our trilingual approach includes:

  • English: the vehicular language in many subjects.
  • Spanish and Catalan: as native and cultural languages.
  • French, German, and Chinese: additional options for a global education.

At SEK International School Catalunya, extracurricular activities are key to pupils’ holistic development:

  • Music: instrument workshops, bands, orchestras, and choral ensembles.
  • Art and Creativity: ballet, modern dance, ceramics, drawing, photography, and more.
  • Sports: futsal, swimming, volleyball, taekwondo, golf, among others.
  • Technology: robotics, drones, and programming.
  • Intelligent Classrooms: equipped with the latest technology and educational resources.
  • Science wing: laboratories, two specialist classrooms, exhibition hall, and dedicated science library.
  • Maker Space: a creative area for building, exploring, and developing projects with teacher support.
  • Robotics Classrooms: creative learning of programming and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Heppell Classroom or “Dream Class”: designed by Primary students as part of the international 3rd Millennium Learning Environments project.
  • Specialised Libraries: tailored to Early Years and Primary, and to Secondary and Baccalaureate students.
  • Heated Indoor Swimming Pool.
  • Sports centre with multipurpose court: basketball, indoor football, figure skating, roller hockey and a climbing wall.
  • Outdoor pitches and tracks: basketball, racquetball, roller hockey, football, tennis and volleyball.
  • Indoor Facilities: Taekwondo, ballet, modern dance, fitness and psychomotor skills.
  • On-site forest and outdoor adventure area: hiking, cross-country, slacklining, orienteering, abseiling, bouldering, zip lines, and rope bridges.
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