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IB PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AT ICS MADRID

Stimulating our students’ curiosity and creativity – and developing their core literacy, numeracy, and social skills – our thematic IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is packed with exciting experiences that instil a lifelong love of learning. One of the best private primary schools in Madrid, your child will enjoy a breadth of opportunities beyond the classroom, too. They’ll also receive the care they need to grow as people.
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OUR IB PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME (PYP)

At International College Spain (ICS) IB curriculum school in Madrid, our 5 to 11-year-olds follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The PYP phase of the IB curriculum is inquiry-based and designed to develop caring, curious, reflective, and open-minded global learners. Through immersive themes and topics, our international primary school students gain an understanding of how different subjects relate to each other, as well as to the world around them.
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THE IB CURRICULUM UNITS OF INQUIRY

Learning at our top international primary school in Madrid takes place through cross-curricular units of inquiry. Through these themed units, your child will develop key skills, knowledge, and understanding across the sciences, arts, maths, languages, social studies, and physical, social, and personal education. They’ll also learn how to apply their learning to a range of situations.
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A HOLISTIC PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN MADRID

At every stage of their primary and elementary education at ICS, your child will receive the expert care and attention they need to grow personally, socially, and emotionally. They’ll also enjoy a breadth of learning experiences beyond the classroom, including day and overnight trips, extra-curricular activities, and opportunities to make a difference.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT ics

Whether it’s expressing their creativity, driving change in our community, or getting active with friends, every day throws up a host of exciting learning opportunities.
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Let the fun begin
Our teachers fill each day with a sense of fun and wonder. Your child’s tutor will welcome them to class, check-in on their wellbeing, and ensure they start the morning on the right foot.
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let the fun begin
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Learning with a difference
Our exceptional educators maximise the flexibility of our topic-based PYP curriculum. Every day, cross-curricular themes like ‘sharing our planet’ and ‘how the world works’ transform traditional subject teaching, engaging our children in new and exhilarating ways.
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Creative collaborations
We love the performing arts at ICS! Innovative music, drama, and dance experiences – developed through our exclusive collaboration with The Juilliard School – will inspire your child to perform, learn an instrument, and express their creativity.
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Speaking our language
From an early age, we encourage our children to take pride in their mother tongue and culture – as well as learning new languages. A range of linguistic opportunities outside of the curriculum broadens horizons.
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Doing what you love
Horse riding or roller-skating? Circus skills or hip-hop dance? Or how about learning to programme? Our primary extra-curricular programme extends learning beyond lessons, ensuring everyone ends the day doing something they love.
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HOW WE TEACH THE IB CURRICULUM

teaching THAT INSPIRES

Caring, inspirational, and committed, our teachers nurture each student’s personal growth and academic development. In small class sizes, our exceptional IB Primary Years Programme specialists will deliver the innovative learning experiences, individual support, and personalised level of challenge your child needs to thrive.
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OUR FACILITIES

A HAPPY PLACE WHERE STUDENTS FLOURISH

The ICS campus is truly unique. Your child will love learning in our dedicated primary school areas and specialist sports, creative, and tech-enabled facilities. Here, abundant green spaces and a strong sense of community combine to create a warm, family-like environment where every student feels at home.
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IGNITING A LOVE OF LEARNING

Our creative, challenging, and truly global International Baccalaureate programme will inspire your child to love learning – and set them up for the brightest of futures.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE