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School Intelligence Report · Spain

SEK International School - El Castillo

madrid·Spain·PYP, MYP, DP
↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

SEK International School - El Castillo, founded in 1972 in Madrid, serves students from ages 0 to 18 through both day and boarding options. The school follows the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American Curriculum and bespoke pathways, with instruction in English and Spanish. It holds accreditation from NEASC and CIS.

Students
1150
Founded
1972
Location
Spain
02
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.
03
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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