IES Juan de Padilla (Illescas, Toledo) — English Presentation
IES Juan de Padilla is the oldest public secondary school in Illescas and its surrounding region, with over 40 years of experience delivering high‑quality education to ensure equal opportunities and foster both university and vocational training paths.
The school offers a comprehensive educational program from 1st ESO through to Baccalaureate, including vocational training cycles such as Basic Computer Office and Intermediate-level Micro-computer Systems and Networks.
Our dedicated teaching staff combines stability with innovative methodologies, including collaborative work and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) approaches. These are further supported by the Carmenta project, which integrates tablets or laptops and digital books to enrich traditional learning methods.
We also hold a KA120 accreditation under the Erasmus+ framework (2024–2027 cycle), enabling us to organize student mobilities, training courses, and job shadowing experiences.
Erasmus+ KA120 & Our International Engagement
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KA120 accreditation (Erasmus+ 2024–2027) empowers the school to actively participate in student exchanges, professional training courses, and job shadowing opportunities.
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We are eager to host visiting educators for job shadowing and welcome contact from schools interested in:
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Sending students for mobilities
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Establishing partnerships for job shadowing programs
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Location & Strategic Position
IES Juan de Padilla is located at Calle Yeles, Illescas (Toledo). Illescas offers an ideal location—just 30 minutes away from Madrid and 30 minutes from Toledo—making it a perfect base for cultural visits and regional experiences.
Available for
Students Mobility
- Hosting Students
- Sending Students Abroad
Teachers Mobility
- Hosting Teachers
- Sending Teachers
Organization strengths
Strengths of IES Juan de Padilla - Long-standing experience: Over 40 years of commitment to quality education in the Illescas area. - Comprehensive academic offer: From 1st ESO to Baccalaureate, including Basic and Intermediate Vocational Training in IT-related fields. - Innovative teaching methods: Emphasis on collaborative learning, project-based learning, and STEAM education. - Digital transformation: Participation in the Carmenta project, integrating digital tools like tablets, laptops, and e-books into daily teaching. - Stable and committed teaching staff: A mix of experienced and innovative professionals dedicated to continuous improvement. - Erasmus+ KA120 accreditation (2024–2027): Recognised as a reliable institution for student mobilities, teacher training, and job shadowing. - Open to partnerships: Actively looking for schools interested in both sending and receiving staff and students for Erasmus+ activities. - Strategic location: Illescas is just 30 minutes from both Madrid and Toledo, offering excellent opportunities for cultural visits and networking. - Experience in international projects: Proven capacity to manage and coordinate mobilities and training under the Erasmus+ framework. - Welcoming environment for visitors: We are prepared to host incoming staff for job shadowing and collaborate on future educational projects.