Colegio SEK Paraguay

A Swiss non-profit, working since 1968. Its programmes are among the most widely recognised school programmes in the world. Authorisation is granted stage by stage, so a school with the final stage does not necessarily run the younger ones; which stages this school holds is set out in the line below.

What the badge means for this school. The school is allowed to run this programme and to award its certificate. This is a confirmation of the programme, not a judgement on the school as a whole. The entry stands in the organisation's public register - anyone can check it. At this school: DP (ages 16-19). DP is the final stage, ages 16 to 19: six subjects plus a compulsory core of theory of knowledge, an extended essay and CAS. The diploma is accepted by universities all over the world, and in a number of countries it counts for admission on the same footing as the local leaving certificate.

A Spanish educational organisation, founded in 1892 in the historic centre of Madrid; the site calls it Institución Educativa SEK. The numbers diverge: the "History" page speaks of 10 schools and one university, the "About us" and "International schools and university" pages list 13 schools by name. There are more than 7,000 pupils, aged from 4 months to 18 years. The countries: Spain, Ireland, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The group also includes the Camilo José Cela University and the Felipe Segovia Foundation.

What this means for this school. The network owns or operates the school. Its accreditation and programme authorisation the school obtains separately, in its own name.