Colegio del Pilar (Madrid)
| Motto |
Latin: Veritas liberabit vos (Truth will make you free) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1907 |
| Type |
Independent day Public school |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Head Master | Francisco Vázquez |
| Founder | Company of Mary |
| Location |
Calle de Castelló 56 Madrid 28001 Spain |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 12–18 |
| Colours | Royal Blue & White |
| Former pupils | Old Pilarists |
| School song | Españoles hidalgos valientes |
| Website | Official website |
The Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Pilar /ˈpiːlɑːr/[1] (in English: The School of Our Lady of the Pillar), often referred to as "El Pilar" is an independent co-educational day school for pupils from 12 to 18 years of age located in Calle de Castelló, in Madrid (Spain). It was founded in 1907 by the Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic teaching order of priests and religious brothers, who still continue to operate the institution.[2] Founded originally as a boys' school, it first admitted girls in 1986, and progressively became fully co-educational, although there is still at present a masculine predominance.[3] El Pilar has educated 1 Spanish Prime Minister and numerous prominent public figures in the history of Spain. El Pilar has been considered as one of the most influential public schools in the history of Spain.[4]
References
- ↑ Wells, John C. (2008), Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.), Longman, ISBN 9781405881180
- ↑ "Overview of the school.".
- ↑ "Detailed history of the school." (PDF).
- ↑ "Elitism of El Pilar.".
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