SEK International School Catalunya
Providing quality international private education
at our schools for over 128 years
About SEK
Placing individual freedom above all else
1st SEK Convention, 1969
Everything we do at our IB ® school in Barcelona is based on supporting our students to become questioning, innovative leaders fit for the 21st century
Why SEK?
A unique environment for global citizens
We nurture an open-minded community where people from diverse cultures and nationalities live and study -- a place everyone can call "home"
Boarding - Your child's home away from home
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about Boarding - Your child's home away from home
IB International Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma
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about IB International Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma
Learning Adventures Centre
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about Learning Adventures Centre
Quick facts
A passion for learning is a passion for life
96%
IB ® Student Pass Rate
34/29.9
IB ® Average Diploma mark/Average world mark
33
Student Nationalities
20+
Interscholastic Teams
Meet the Head
People at SEK
Meet the Principal
Roberto Prata
"SEK International School Catalunya continues to evolve into a truly international school, offering opportunities for personal growth to students and staff alike. We are proud of our progress and the balanced education, diverse methodology, good facilities and a focus on international programmes and global issues, allow students to enjoy their studies, develop their interests, and achieve more each year.
This is all done in a warm, family orientated atmosphere, where the human side to education is of utmost importance to us. As a colleague recently stated, 'The best part of SEK Catalunya, is the people inside of it!'"
Meet the Deputy Principal
People at SEK
Meet the Deputy Principal
Xavier Pacheco López
“Having performed different functions at the School has led me to have a transversal vision of what SEK Catalunya is and what it represents. The academic programmes, internationality, technological innovation, but, above all, the human factor and the values we transmit make me proud to belong to this great family.
Being able to contribute my experience and collaborate in the well-being of our students is my main goal."
Meet the Teachers
People at SEK
Meet the Teachers
- faculty
Mireia Blancafort
“My experience at SEK International School Catalunya over these 25 years has been very enriching professionally.
By being part of an IB school that teaches the three International Programmes, I was given the great opportunity to train in the Primary Years Programme and thus be able to apply its contents in the classroom.
I am proud to be part of the SEK Community, where professional growth is promoted and where you feel part of a big family”.
- faculty
Nathaly González
“As a researcher I am well aware that innovation appears first at research and innovation projects and later at school. It is well known that it permeates slowly into classrooms and teaching practices. However, at SEK Catalunya, innovation is always in the classroom. It is rewarding and stimulating to work in a place that embraces innovation and supports change. Students at SEK Catalunya are being truly nurtured, cultivated and educated for the future”.
- faculty
Ignasi Llobera Trias
"We strive every day to create a better world through education by following the statement of principles of the International Baccalaureate and fostering our learning community and an international mindset."
Carmen Fernández Diez
Mireia Blancafort
Nathaly González
Ignasi Llobera Trias
Carmen Fernández Diez
Meet the Students
People at SEK
Meet the Students
Sofi (age 12)
"It's my first year at SEK, and I really enjoy the classes and think that it is a very good idea to have a 15-minute tutorial every day. It gives me time to talk about any problems or concerns I may have. We do most projects in teams, which is great, as it gives us an opportunity to learn how to work and adapt, depending on the individuals in the team. I like my teachers, especially my tutor; he always makes tutorial fun."
Sofi (age 12)
Meet the Parents
People at SEK
Meet the Parents
- Family
Che Family
"We are not worried in terms of our children's education because we know that SEK is ready for anything.
We know that the kids will continue their studies well whatever happens."
- Family
Murillo Martínez Family
"They [the school teachers] take great care of them.
Every morning they take their temperature and closely monitor that the guidelines of the bubble groups are followed.
They are doing very well ”
- Family
Moutte Family
"During the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, we have appreciated the speed [of school to adapt to the circumstances arising from the Covid] in giving continuity to teaching, taking advantage of the technological already in place.
- Family
Gombert Martínez Family
"We are very happy with what the school has done to adapt and maintain a high level of teaching for our three daughters.
The speed with which everything was organised in the first lockdown is also worth mentioning."
Che Family
Murillo Martínez Family
Moutte Family
Gombert Martínez Family
University Bound
Our university career's guidance scheme is designed to be an extension of the overall SEK-Catalunya IB® education taking place in the classroom, in boarding, and in each active learning venue.