Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya

What Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya does

Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya is a private, non-denominational, co-educational international school located in La Garriga, 35 km from Barcelona, Spain, on a 100,000m2 campus at the foot of the Montseny Natural Park (UNESCO biosphere reserve). Founded in 1995, it is a subsidiary of Institución Educativa SEK, S.L., part of SEK Education Group, which has operated since 1892 and runs 10+ schools across Spain, France, Ireland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain serving 7,000+ students from 80+ nationalities. SEK-Catalunya is the only school in Catalonia accredited to deliver the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and offers trilingual education (English-Spanish-Catalan) from infancy (4 months) through Baccalaureate (18 years).

The school's core pedagogical framework is the proprietary SEK Future Learning Model (FLM), a nine-element framework covering evaluation, agency, technology, professional learning, diversity, quality, goals, sequence, and learning focus. This is operationalised through the MySEK Educativo digital platform integrating 20+ applications, Intelligent Classrooms, SEK Portfolio and SEK Diploma competency documentation, Empowerment Hubs for student-driven inquiry, and the Learning Outside-In project developed with Harvard's Project Zero. The school holds accreditations including NEASC, IB World School authorization, CIS/ECIS membership, B Corp certification, and UNICEF partnership.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees across the full K-12 pathway, supplemented by international boarding fees (full/weekly/flexible stays for students aged 10-18), Summer SEK courses (65+ years of operation), school transport (~20 supervised routes across Vallès Oriental, Occidental, Maresme, Osona, Barcelonès), on-site meals (ISO 9002 certified), optional insurance, uniforms, and add-on programmes including SEK International Sports Academy, STELLAR gifted development, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, SEKMUN, Music School (Trinity College London partner), and International Academic Stays at SEK-Dublin and SEK-Les Alpes. Distribution is direct-to-family via on-campus admissions, campus visits, and digital channels; GTM is enterprise-style field sales targeting premium international families in the Barcelona/Catalonia corridor. Financial aid is allocated annually by SEK Education Group to support families with demonstrated need.

Name

Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya

Legal name

SEK-CATALUNYA, S.L.

Website

https://catalunya.sek.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEK-Catalunya is a private international school in La Garriga, Barcelona, offering trilingual IB continuum education (PYP, MYP, DP) from infancy to 18 years. A subsidiary of SEK Education Group, it serves premium fee-paying families in Catalonia through its proprietary SEK Future Learning Model and integrated boarding, sports, and enrichment programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Online-to-Offline Hybrid Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAK)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private international school
• Trilingual education services
• Boarding school programs
• Pre-university education

Headquarters

HQ city

La Garriga, Cataluña

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Private school tuition for educational services spanning Early Childhood (from 4 months) through Baccalaureate (18 years). Tuition supports the comprehensive IB continuum, trilingual education, and all educational programmes.
2. International Boarding Services: On-campus international boarding accommodation offering full boarding (full month including weekends), weekly boarding (Monday to Friday), and stay on specific days. Includes double and triple rooms, full board service, laundry, and academic support.
3. Summer Courses (Summer SEK): Summer programmes offering experiences for children with different itineraries in Spain and abroad. Over 65 years of experience providing summer courses that broaden learning through unique experiences.
4. Optional School Insurance: Optional private insurance guaranteeing academic, learning, and complementary service continuity for students until end of studies in case of death of the insured. Coverage includes school work, half board, transport, books, equipment, registration fees, medical insurance, and psychotechnical attention.
5. School Transport: Bus transport services covering areas of Vallés Oriental, Vallés Occidental, Maresme, Osona, and Barcelonés. Supervised routes with school staff accompaniment.
6. School Meals: On-site kitchen preparing meals with daily dinner recommendations and nutritional analysis. Special dietary needs catered for. EN ISO 9002 Quality certified.
7. Uniforms: School uniforms available for purchase, including sports kit. Distributed through El Corte Inglés website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya is a private international school delivering trilingual (English-Spanish-Catalan) education for students from 4 months to 18 years through the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), supported by on-campus international boarding, music education, sports academy, summer programmes, talent-development tracks, and the proprietary SEK Future Learning Model. Its primary deliverable is full-time academic enrollment, with ancillary service subscriptions for boarding, transport, meals, and extra-curriculars.

Product overview

Colegio Internacional SEK-Catalunya operates as a comprehensive private international school offering a unified educational platform centered on the SEK Future Learning Model. The core product is the main school providing trilingual education (English-Spanish-Catalan) from infancy to 18 years with all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP). This is supported by an ecosystem of integrated modules including the Music School (Trinity College London partnership), SEK International Sports Academy for high-performance athletes, and international boarding facilities. Additional enrichment modules include Summer SEK courses, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, SEKMUN (Model UN), the STELLAR gifted student programme, Learning Adventures (Alps and sailing experiences), International Academic Stays (Dublin and Les Alpes), White Week ski programmes, and extensive extra-curricular activities. The MySEK digital platform serves as the unified virtual workspace connecting students, teachers, and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEK-Catalunya Main School (Full-Time International Education) Core private international school offering full-time enrollment from infancy (4 months) to age 18, delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the Spanish national curriculum under the SEK Future Learning Model. Targets families seeking trilingual immersion, holistic development, and global university preparation.
• International Boarding (Residencia Internacional) On-campus residential accommodation for students aged 10-18 offering full boarding (month including weekends), weekly boarding (Mon-Fri), or specific-day stays, with double/triple rooms, full board service, laundry, academic support, guardianship services for international students, and visa support letters for non-EU students.
• Summer SEK Courses Seasonal summer courses offering adventure sports, cultural immersion, and learning experiences for children with varied itineraries in Spain and abroad, distributed via a dedicated website.
• Music School (Trinity College London Partnered) Music education programme for students from Preschool to Baccalaureate covering language of music, rhythms, harmonies, and instrument learning, with the option to sit official Trinity College London diploma examinations.
• SEK International Sports Academy High-performance sports programme for students aged 10+ offering training across multiple sports with first-class facilities, supporting athletes who compete at national and international levels alongside their academic study.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Personal development programme for Secondary (ESO) and Baccalaureate students focusing on leadership, courage, autonomy, problem-solving, and teamwork through outdoor activities.
• STELLAR Talent Development Programme Gifted and talented student enrichment programme for ages 4-16 offering acceleration and enrichment activities, supplemented by TALNET online enrichment, ADA for Bachillerato, and DACIU for university students.
• International Academic Stays (SEK-Dublin & SEK-Les Alpes) Short-term cross-border academic immersion programmes at SEK's sister campuses in Ireland and the French Alps for linguistic and cultural exchange.
• White Week (Ski Programme) Winter sports break programme combining skiing at resorts in Spain and Megève (France) with cultural activities and academic curriculum complement.
• SEKMUN (Model United Nations) Educational-cultural simulation of the UN General Assembly and multilateral agencies, where students engage in diplomatic debate and negotiation, including a dedicated UNICEF committee.
• Extra-Curricular Activities (Extraescolares) After-school activities for enrolled students including sports (football, golf, horse-riding), arts, and music, registered through the MySEK platform.
• Learning Adventures (Alps & Tall Ship) Experiential outdoor learning experiences at SEK Les Alpes in the French Alps and aboard the tall ship Cervantes Saavedra, focusing on adventure sports and environmental awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of students obtain the score required to enroll in their declared major
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Trinity College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEK-Catalunya Music School is partnered with Trinity College London, offering the Trinity Music Programme - an internationally renowned curriculum fully aligned with IB principles. Students from Preschool to Baccalaureate receive comprehensive music training covering language of music, rhythms, harmonies, and instrument learning. Students can take official Trinity College examinations for diplomas.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorized to offer Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). SEK Education Group has been pioneer in Spain for IB implementation since 1977. SEK-Catalunya is only school in Catalonia offering full IB continuum.
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by NEASC, an internationally recognized educational accrediting body ensuring quality standards. Also pursuing ACE learning principal accreditation focusing on real learning for entire school community.
• Project Zero (Harvard Graduate School of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning Outside-In project developed in partnership with Project Zero. Invites students to learn in non-school environments (museums, ports, urban gardens) fostering curiosity, agency, enjoyment, and sense of belonging. Active involvement of teachers, families, and local community in creating learning paths.
• Camilo José Cela University (UCJC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of SEK Education Group. Camilo José Cela University collaborates with SEK schools for professional development of teachers and enrichment of students. Strategic axes include entrepreneurship, technology and digitalization, social commitment, and wellbeing. BeWell Center UCJC provides mindfulness programme.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CIS, a global network of international schools committed to providing quality international education.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ECIS, European organization supporting international schools.
• ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ISTA, international association for theatre education in schools.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Licensed Operator of Duke of Edinburgh's International Award since 2015/16. Offers programme for Secondary (ESO) and Baccalaureate students focusing on leadership, courage, autonomy, problem-solving, and teamwork through outdoor activities.
• Round SquareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Round Square network of schools committed to experiential learning, community service, and international understanding.
• UNICEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNICEF supporting child rights initiatives. SEKMUN includes UNICEF committee. Students participate in UNICEF activities and campaigns.
• Yale Center for Emotional IntelligencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplements RULER social and emotional intelligence programme developed by Yale Center. Promotes recognition, expression, and self-regulation of emotions. Part of holistic wellness project for entire educational community.
• National Child Safety AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEK schools accredited by National Child Safety Association, an organization ensuring safety and risk prevention standards in schools.
• Gardner, H. (Multiple Intelligences Theory)minorOthersSEK talent development model influenced by Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, recognizing different types of talents and learning styles in educational intervention.
• Sternberg, R. (Triarchic Theory of Intelligence)minorOthersSEK talent development model influenced by Sternberg's triarchic theory of human intelligence beyond IQ, emphasizing analytical, creative, and practical thinking.
• Renzulli, J. (Enrichment Triad Model)minorOthersSEK enrichment programmes based partly on Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model for gifted student development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Swiss School Barcelona: Private multilingual international school in Barcelona offering IB programmes and a German-language curriculum. Competes for trilingual, internationally minded families in the same catchment area.
• Oak House School Barcelona: Private international school in Barcelona offering IB programmes from early years through Diploma. Targets a similar premium family base with a comparable educational offering.
• St. Peter's School Barcelona: Private Catholic international school in Barcelona with IB programmes from early years through Diploma. Direct comparability in curriculum, family target, and premium positioning.
• Benjamin Franklin International School: Private non-profit international school in Barcelona with IB programmes from early years through IB Diploma. Direct competitor in the same IB-continuum, premium international-school market.
• SEK-Ciudalcampo: Sister school within SEK Education Group, also offering the full IB continuum at a Madrid-area campus. Operates the same SEK Future Learning Model and provides a direct comparison point for flagship SEK quality.
• American School of Barcelona: Private international school in the Barcelona area offering K-12 education with IB programmes and an American-style curriculum. Directly competes with SEK-Catalunya for the same expatriate and premium-domestic family segment.
• British School of Barcelona: Private international school in Barcelona offering British curriculum and IB programmes. Competes head-to-head with SEK-Catalunya for English-speaking families seeking premium international education.
• Hastings School: Private international school in Barcelona offering IB programmes to a multi-national student body. Operates in the same premium international-school segment as SEK-Catalunya.
• Lycée Français de Barcelone: French international school in Barcelona offering the French national curriculum and IB Diploma. Targets the same multilingual, globally mobile family demographic as SEK-Catalunya.

Regional players

• King's College Madrid: Premium international school network in Spain (also presence in Alicante, Murcia, Valencia, etc.). Strongly comparable in IB emphasis and premium positioning, though primarily Madrid-based rather than Barcelona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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