DES Madrid 2026 | Education Without Borders
The DES educational journey to Madrid began with a historic milestone in the international development of our school. The first and most significant moment was the official signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Nuestra Señora de las Victorias School within the framework of the International Cultural Exchange Educational Programme, inaugurating a new era of student exchanges, collaborative initiatives and meaningful intercultural cooperation between the two school communities.
A particularly honourable and deeply symbolic highlight of the visit was our reception at the Embassy of Greece in Madrid, where the Ambassador of Greece, Mr Apostolos Baltas, and the Consul, Ms Mirella Roufani, welcomed the school delegation to Spain. Students had the unique opportunity to experience diplomacy firsthand, engage in discussions about Greece’s international presence, and participate in an authentic lesson in active citizenship, European identity and global awareness, understanding how education and culture act as powerful bridges between nations.
Spanish Week 2026 unfolded as a comprehensive experiential learning experience. Students explored Madrid through a panoramic tour of its iconic landmarks, visits to major art and contemporary cultural museums, historical walking tours and cultural activities that connected history, art, technology and society. The days spent at the partner school formed the heart of the exchange programme, as students participated in shared lessons, creative workshops and cultural experiences, building genuine international friendships and collaborations.
The journey to Madrid became an experience of growth, independence, and global orientation, reaffirming that at DES, education goes beyond borders and becomes a living experience of life itself.
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