Evangelical Christian Academy

madrid·Spain·ECA offers a college-preparatory curriculum in an American-based system. Bible is studied each year and a Christian worldview is integrated into every aspect of the curriculum. The Elementary School and Middle School provide core subjects with ESL support, and offer electives such as music, art, PE, Spanish, and technology; High School provides a rigorous program with honors and AP courses. In High School, students take English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and PE, with electives such as choir, musical theater, personal finance, art, drama, and woodworking. Graduation requirements include 23 credits for grades 9-12 and at least 20 hours of community service per year, with English 4 credits, Math 3 credits, Social Studies 3.5 credits, and Science 3 credits.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Evangelical Christian Academy is a K-12 international school in Madrid, Spain, offering an American-based college-preparatory curriculum with Bible study and Christian worldview integration throughout all grade levels. The school's high school program includes honors and AP courses alongside core subjects in English, math, science, and social studies, with electives ranging from choir and drama to woodworking and personal finance. ECA holds accreditation from ACSI and the Middle States Association and is recognized by the Spanish government as an American school.

Location

Spain

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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