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Madrid Puts Cardenal Herrera Oria Forward to Host Spain’s First Accredited European School

Regional officials report a very favorable initial reception from the European Schools council, with the application still pending further evaluation.

Overview

  • The regional Education Department has filed the school’s candidacy with the Council of Accredited European Schools, and the application remains under study with several phases to clear.
  • Education chief Emilio Viciana announced the move at a Nueva Economía Fórum event, presenting it as the selected option after assessing requirements.
  • The proposal was initiated by Cardenal Herrera Oria and is backed by its leadership, teachers, families and wider school community.
  • The new bid follows the 2024 plan for Ramiro de Maeztu that was halted after parental opposition over space and perceived impacts on current students.
  • If approved, the center would offer the European Schools curriculum and the European Baccalaureate within Spain’s public system, alongside the separate European School that already operates in Alicante linked to the EUIPO.