Rois, who takes over from Gabriel Castellano as president, declares: “I put myself at the service of the association to continue along the good path already traced, accompanied by a committed and experienced team“.
Madrid, June 5, 2025. The Association of Private and Independent Schools – CICAE – has appointed a new Board of Directors, which begins its mandate with the firm commitment to continue strengthening quality and innovation in private education. At the head of this new stage is José Antonio Rois, elected president of the association. Rois, currently CEO of Los Sauces Educational Institution, is one of the founders of CICAE and a key figure in its development since its inception.
The Board of Directors is composed as follows:
- President: José Antonio Rois (Institución Educativa Los Sauces)
- Vice Presidents:
- Ángel de la Vega (Colegio Arturo Soria)
- Iván Martínez (SEK International Schools)
- Secretary: Miguel Cendegui (Colegio Británico de Aragón)
- Treasurer: Josep María Ginjaume (St. Peter’s School)
- Board Members:
- Álvaro de Miguel Álvarez (British School of Barcelona)
- Enrique Maestu Unturbe (Colegio Virgen de Europa)
- Luis Jerónimo Andrádes (Colegio Estudio)
- Luis Madrid Giménez (Agora Lledó International School)
- Marta Martínez Santos (Colegio Internacional Aravaca)
- Ramón Resa Rodríguez (Yago School)
- Roberto Martín García (International School San Patricio)
The new Board of Directors represents a broad and balanced representation of CICAE schools and educational institutions, reflecting the diversity and strength of the independent private school model in Spain.
In his first statements as president, José Antonio Rois has expressed his deep gratitude to Gabriel Castellano: “I am very grateful to him.Gabriel has led with great dedication and strategic vision a period of growth and consolidation for CICAE. His effort and commitment have been fundamental in placing the association in the prominent position it occupies today within the education sector.” he pointed out.
“I take on this new challenge with enthusiasm and responsibility, and I put myself at the service of the association to continue along the good path already traced, accompanied by a committed and experienced team. CICAE represents a firm commitment to quality, innovation and educational freedom, and this will continue to be our goal”. “, he added.
For his part, Gabriel Castellano expressed his sincere confidence in the new stage that is opening: “I am convinced that this is the ideal moment for a new leadership that consolidates what has been built and projects new ideas that will continue to enrich our association”.
The new Board of Directors assumes its responsibility with the objective of continuing to defend the interests of the independent private school model and promoting educational excellence, educational freedom and cooperation between schools.
