About us
We promote private education
We are the association of independent private schools operating nationwide and with an international reach, working to promote high-quality, free, innovative and constantly improving education.
What is CICAE?
A community that connects, represents and drives forward
CICAE is Spain’s leading association of independent private schools. It brings together 66 schools from across the country, all of which have a strong international presence and are recognised for the quality of their educational programmes, their academic results and their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
Its mission is to represent, promote and defend independent private education, whilst supporting families’ freedom of choice, the diversity of educational approaches and a framework offering schools greater organisational and curricular autonomy.
CICAE serves as a forum for institutions with their own distinct identity and a shared vision of educational excellence. The association fosters debate on the major challenges facing education, promotes innovation, generates and shares knowledge, develops proposals and collaborates with public authorities, universities and other organisations to contribute to the progress of the education system.
All of this with a clear aim: to highlight the strategic role of independent private education in Spain and to promote the joint development of its member schools.
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors
José Antonio Rois
President
José Antonio Rois
Ángel de la Vega
Vice President
Ángel de la Vega
Iván Martínez
Vice President
Iván Martínez
Miguel Cendegui
Secretary
Miguel Cendegui
Josep María Ginjaume
Treasurer
Josep María Ginjaume
Álvaro de Miguel Álvarez
Board Member
Álvaro de Miguel Álvarez
Enrique Maestu Unturbe
Board Member
Enrique Maestu Unturbe
Luis Jerónimo Andrádes
Board Member
Luis Jerónimo Andrádes
Luis Madrid Giménez
Board Member
Luis Madrid Giménez
Marta Martínez Santos
Board Member
Marta Martínez Santos
Roberto Martín García
Board Member
Roberto Martín García
Ramón Resa Rodríguez
Board Member
Ramón Resa Rodríguez
Luis Madrid Giménez
Board Member
Luis Madrid Giménez
Marta Martínez Santos
Board Member
Marta Martínez Santos
Ramón Resa Rodríguez
Board Member
Ramón Resa Rodríguez
Elena Cid
General Manager
Elena Cid
A valuable ecosystem for schools
CICAE organises projects, events and initiatives that strengthen educational institutions and enrich the whole community.
Institutional representation
We champion and highlight the role of independent private education, acting as a representative for the sector and promoting initiatives that contribute to the improvement of the education system.
Community and collaboration
We create opportunities for schools, management teams, teachers and experts to come together to share experiences, knowledge and best practice.
Training and initiatives
We promote activities, programmes and projects that foster professional development, pedagogical innovation and the growth of our schools.
Innovation and the future
We promote new forms of collaboration between education, business and innovation to help schools prepare for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Commitment to what we do
Key values and objectives
Advocacy for independent private education
To promote and champion high-quality, independent private education, highlighting its contribution to the education system and safeguarding the sector’s interests.
Improving the quality of education
To contribute actively to the improvement of education in Spain, in the belief that the education of the younger generations is crucial to the future of any society.
Autonomy for private schools
To promote a framework that enables schools to develop unique, innovative and well-managed educational projects, with greater decision-making powers and flexibility.
Fair and transparent education funding
To promote a more equitable and transparent funding model, recognising the efforts of families who choose schools not funded by the state.
Sharing knowledge and talent
To promote the exchange of experiences, training, educational research and best practice amongst partner institutions.
CICAE’s international reach
To promote the internationalisation of CICAE and its partner centres, which are equipped to offer the best education to international students, with immersive Spanish language programmes and personalised support.
Partnerships that make a difference
