THE FIRST CHOICE FOR INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES IN MADRID

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What qualifications do your teachers have?

  We only recruit the most highly qualified and experienced teachers. All of our teachers have a degree in teaching, such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the UK, or the equivalent from their home country. Our teachers are also passionate learners who regularly undergo training to stay informed of the latest learning approaches.
• What curriculum do you teach?

  We are the only school in Madrid to teach the renowned International Baccalaureate programme in English to students aged 3 to 18. Our primary school follows the IB Primary Years Programme, which is followed by the Middle Years Programme (ages 11 to 16) and the Diploma Programme (ages 16 to 18).
• What size are your classes?

  We have between 16 and 22 students in each class, with an average teacher-student ratio of 1 to 9, ensuring that each child can receive the personal support they need to thrive.
• What languages do you teach?

  Our classes are taught in English, with the exception of dedicated language learning courses, such as Spanish. We offer activities for our primary students to gain exposure to foreign language learning, and in secondary school, we offer more than 20 additional languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Portuguese.
• My child is not a native speaker of English. Will my child be ok?

  Yes! Our dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is designed to provide students with individualised support in speaking, reading and writing.
• What afterschool activities do you offer?

  We offer more than 70 extracurricular clubs and activities throughout the year, including sports, creative arts, science and music. Our enrichment programme encourages students to develop their talents and discover new passions.
• Do students wear uniforms?

  Given the diversity of our multicultural community, we don’t have a school uniform. However, our students wear a comfortable PE kit to participate in sports.
• Do you provide a bus service?

  Yes, we offer a safe and reliable private bus service, with door-to-door pick-up and drop off available in residential areas around Madrid.
• How much are tuition fees?

  As a premium international private school, our tuition fees reflect the outstanding quality of education that your child will receive. Our current fees for Grades 1 and 2 are 5,393 € per term, and 5,973 € per term for Grades 3, 4 and 5.
• Do you offer discounts?

  Our Early Bird Incentive offers a discount of 3% on tuition fees to families who pay for the entire academic year in advance (before 1 June). We also offer a Sibling Discount, with a 5% reduction on tuition fees for your third child and a 10% reduction for successive children.
• Can my child join at any time?

  Yes! Admissions are open throughout the year, and your child may join us at any time during the school year. Our staff are experts at helping new students adapt and integrate into our community.