Colegio del Pilar (Madrid) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids El PilarColegio de Nuestra Señora del Pilar |
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Calle de Castelló 56
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| Type | Private day Public school |
| Motto | Latin: Veritas liberabit vos (Truth will make you free) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1907 |
| Founder | Company of Mary |
| Head Master | Francisco Vázquez |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Colour(s) | Royal Blue & White |
| Alumni | Old Pilarists |
| School song | Españoles hidalgos valientes |
| Website | http://www.nspilar.com |
The Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, often called El Pilar, is a Catholic school in Madrid, Spain. Its name means 'The School of Our Lady of the Pillar'.
This school is for students aged 3 to 18. It's a private day school, meaning students attend during the day and go home afterwards. It's located on Calle de Castelló in the Salamanca district of Madrid.
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History of El Pilar School
How the School Started
El Pilar school was founded in 1907. It was started by the Society of Mary. This group is a Roman Catholic teaching order. They are priests and religious brothers. They still run the school today.
Becoming Co-educational
When it first opened, El Pilar was only for boys. In 1978, the school started to admit girls. Over time, it became fully co-educational. This means both boys and girls attend classes together.
Famous Former Students
Many important people in Spanish history have studied at El Pilar. One former student even became the Prime Minister of Spain. A Prime Minister is the head of the government in a country.
See also
In Spanish: Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar para niños
