Willoughby College

Willoughby International School is a private center located in Madrid, in the Chamartín district, which presents itself as a pioneer of bilingual education in the city and as an official Cambridge examination center. Its offerings are organized into early years, primary school, and secondary school, following the Spanish curriculum with a special emphasis on English. The school is part of the SEK-IES chain of schools and universities, which it recently joined, providing continuity to its educational project while boosting its international projection.

The bilingual model of the center balances the schedule between the two languages, so that half of the classes are taught in English and the other half in Spanish. Core subjects such as Mathematics, Spanish, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences are taught in Spanish, while Science, STEM, and Art are taught in English, which also serves to develop linguistic competence through project-based learning and innovative methodologies. Many projects are carried out in both languages so that students internalize the content naturally in both languages. The areas of work include bilingual education, mathematics and logical thinking, sciences and STEM, language and communication, social studies and global awareness, art and creativity, and personal and social development.

The educational project of the center is defined by academic rigor, closeness, and personal support, with the aim that each student discovers their talents and builds their own life project with freedom and responsibility. Autonomy, critical thinking, curiosity, and the value of well-done work are encouraged, as well as trust, responsibility, and organizational skills from an early age. Coexistence is built on respect and appreciation for each person in their individuality, and education is understood as a shared task with families. The values that inspire the institution are respect, freedom, responsibility, solidarity, and a sense of community.