Agora Madrid International School and Colegio San Patricio are both in Madrid, about 22 km apart. Both schools follow an IB curriculum. Published annual fees are €4,100 - 9,300 at Agora Madrid International School and €8,860 - 12,125 at Colegio San Patricio, which puts Colegio San Patricio roughly 57% higher. Agora Madrid International School takes pupils from 0 to 18, and Colegio San Patricio from 1 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 600 and 700 pupils. Both keep typical class sizes around 20.
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Fees / year
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Fees / year €4,100 - 9,300 | Fees / year €8,860 - 12,125 |
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Age range
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Age range 0 - 18 years | Age range 1 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) | Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP) |
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Pupils
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Pupils 600 | Pupils 700 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 20 | Typical class size 20 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English, Spanish | Instruction language Spanish, English |
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Opened
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Opened 1981 | Opened 1958 |
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Bus service
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Bus service Yes | Bus service Yes |
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Location
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Location Agora Madrid International School is located in the El Bosque residential area in Villaviciosa de Odón. Address: Calle Duero, 35, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. It has a privileged natural setting. | Location Three Madrid campuses: Serrano (Calle Serrano 200, central Madrid), La Moraleja (Paseo de Alcobendas 9, La Moraleja, 28109 Madrid), and El Soto (Calle Jazmin 148, Soto de la Moraleja, 28109 Madrid). Serrano and La Moraleja host Nursery and Primary; El Soto hosts Secondary and High School, including the IB Diploma Programme. |
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Stages
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Stages Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate | Stages Nursery and Primary at Serrano and La Moraleja; Secondary and High School at El Soto. Nursery education uses a Reggio Emilia‑inspired approach; Early Years and Primary are bilingual in English and Spanish, with German and French offered as additional languages. In Secondary, the Spanish National Curriculum is combined with the IB Middle Years Programme; a third language (German or French) is studied; the final two years offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. |
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School type
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School type private international school | School type Catholic school; not affiliated with any religious order. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix — | Pupil nationality mix — |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support The Educational Psychology and Guidance Department provides psycho-pedagogical evaluation and intervention, literacy groups, spelling improvement, speech therapy for students from 4 years old, learning and study techniques, and career advice; tutorials with parents and teachers are offered to coordinate progress. | Additional learning support Personalised education tailored to learning diversity with small class sizes. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation Spain | Country affiliation — |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation Catholic; not affiliated with any religious order; prepares students for sacraments with the assistance of school priests. |
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School day structure
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School day structure School day: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30 | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details — | Bus service details San Patricio Madrid offers a safe and reliable school transport service with fixed routes to and from each campus and various areas in Madrid. The bus routes include Serrano, Moraleja Morning, Moraleja Afternoon, and El Soto. The service uses the BatOnRoute app for real-time transport information and absences, with dedicated staff overseeing pupil safety. |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application and registration fees - Admission (one‑time, at enrollment): EUR 325. - Annual re‑enrolment / reservation of place (for 2026–27): EUR 210. Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and monthly instalment) - Infant P1 & P2: EUR 4,100 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 410. - Infant P3–P5: EUR 5,900 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 590. - Primary: EUR 6,650 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 665. - Secondary 1 & 2: EUR 7,250 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 725. - Secondary 3 & 4: EUR 7,500 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 750. - Secondary Pre‑International Baccalaureate (Pre‑IB): EUR 8,550 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 855. - National Baccalaureate: EUR 8,050 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 805. - International Baccalaureate (IB): EUR 9,300 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 930. IB Diploma (IBDP) examination fees - IBDP exam taxes: EUR 370 (listed separately). Lunch service and meal / extended‑hours pricing - Lunch service (annual option): EUR 2,200 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 220. Lunch service is compulsory for Infant, Primary and Secondary. - One‑day menu (single day): EUR 16 per day. - Extended hours (options listed monthly): 30 min/day — EUR 39 per month; 1 hour/day — EUR 53 per month; 2 hours/day — EUR 78 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition fees are stated as an annual fee and are payable in 10 monthly instalments (annual fee divided into 10 monthly payments). The lunch service is also presented as an annual fee payable in 10 monthly instalments. An early payment discount of 2% is listed. These prices are presented exclusive of taxes. Sibling discounts, insurance and included services - Sibling grants on tuition: 3rd sibling — 20% reduction; 4th sibling — 50% reduction; 5th sibling — 100% reduction (free). An early payment discount of 2% is shown. These discounts apply to tuition as indicated in the fee schedule. - The annual tuition includes a number of services: school accident insurance, psychopedagogical diagnosis & counselling, nurse at school, curricular swimming, music (language + chorus + violin), technology & robotics, oratory (ESO) and cultural activities. Boarding - No boarding fees are shown in the Madrid fee schedule. Boarding is referenced elsewhere in the school group offering (boarding in Andorra noted as an experience), but no boarding fee schedule is provided for the Madrid campus in the published tuition document. Other costs and services - The published fee schedule lists the core items above (tuition, lunch service, extended hours, IBDP exam taxes) and notes additional school services and extracurricular activities; no separate uniform fee is listed in the published tuition document. Transport, specific extracurricular fees, and some optional services are not itemised in the three‑page fee document. Refunds and cancellations - The published tuition document does not include a refund or cancellation policy within the fee schedule itself. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) within the fee document. Payment method details are not listed on the tuition pages. Taxes - All stated prices are shown exclusive of taxes; applicable taxes are not included in the listed amounts. | Fee details Registration / application fees - New-student registration (inscripción/derechos de inscripción): EUR 1,300 (single payment due at the time of enrolment). Tuition fees by campus and year group (annual amount and 10-month instalment) Note: tuition is charged as the annual amount and collected in 10 monthly instalments (September–June). Serrano campus - Special Nursery (1–2 years): EUR 7,385 per year (10 payments of EUR 738.50). - Nursery (2–3 years): EUR 9,000 per year (10 payments of EUR 900.00). - Nursery A (3–4 years): EUR 9,955 per year (10 payments of EUR 995.50). - Nursery B (4–5 years): EUR 10,330 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,033.00). - Nursery C (5–6 years): EUR 10,330 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,033.00). - Primary (School A, B, C): EUR 10,610 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,061.00). - Primary (School D, F, G): EUR 10,655 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,065.50). - Dining service (annual): EUR 2,550 (10 payments of EUR 255.00); sporadic day dining: EUR 18.70. Transport (annual, round trip): Zone A EUR 1,625; Zone B EUR 1,915; Zone C EUR 2,200. Single-route (one-way) Zone A EUR 1,145; Zone B EUR 1,385; Zone C EUR 1,510. Sporadic day transport: EUR 12.00. The tuition amount includes textbooks, digital books, accident insurance, school materials, psychopedagogical guidance and a range of curriculum enrichment programmes. La Moraleja campus - Special Nursery (1–2 years): EUR 7,385 per year (10 payments of EUR 738.50). - Nursery (2–3 years): EUR 9,000 per year (10 payments of EUR 900.00). - Nursery A (3–4 years): EUR 9,955 per year (10 payments of EUR 995.50). - Nursery B (4–5 years): EUR 10,330 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,033.00). - Nursery C (5–6 years): EUR 10,330 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,033.00). - Primary (School A, B, C): EUR 10,610 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,061.00). - Primary (School D, F, G): EUR 10,655 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,065.50). - Dining service (annual): EUR 2,550 (10 payments of EUR 255.00); sporadic day dining: EUR 18.70. Transport (annual, round trip): Zone A EUR 1,560; Zone B EUR 1,860; Zone C EUR 2,145. Single-route (one-way) Zone A EUR 1,100; Zone B EUR 1,330; Zone C EUR 1,450. Sporadic day transport: EUR 12.00. The tuition amount includes textbooks and digital books, accident insurance for activities, curricular enrichment with language provision (English, French, German), health care service and other standard inclusions. El Soto campus - Compulsory Secondary Education (E.S.O.): EUR 11,315 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,131.50) for each year of E.S.O. noted. - National Baccalaureate (1º and 2º): EUR 12,610 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,261.00). - International Baccalaureate (1º and 2º IB): EUR 15,205 per year (10 payments of EUR 1,520.50). - Dining service (annual): EUR 2,325 (10 payments of EUR 232.50); sporadic day dining: EUR 18.70. Transport (annual, round trip): Zone A EUR 1,625; Zone B EUR 1,915; Zone C EUR 2,200. Single-route (one-way) Zone A EUR 1,145; Zone B EUR 1,385; Zone C EUR 1,510. Sporadic day transport: EUR 12.00. The tuition amounts include textbooks and digital resources, accident insurance for activities, psychopedagogical and pre‑university guidance, technology fee and curricular enrichment activities. Sibling discounts - Third child enrolled: 25% discount on teaching fees. - Fourth child enrolled: 50% discount on teaching fees. - Fifth child enrolled: 100% discount (no tuition charged for the fifth child). These sibling discounts apply to teaching fees as shown in the campus fee schedules. Billing schedule and payment terms - Regular tuition billing: collected in 10 monthly payments (September–June). - Standard payment method: automatic direct debit (SEPA bank debit). Bank account must be from a SEPA country. Alternative payment methods are available only by written request to the school's finance office (approval required). Late or missed payments may incur bank charges and legal interest; a EUR 15 fee is charged for each returned payment. If non-payment persists for 60 days the school reserves the right to take legal measures and to deny access; continuation of non-payment up to 90 days may lead to contract termination and permanent withdrawal of the pupil. There is a 1.25% discount for paying the full annual tuition in a single payment, provided that payment is completed before the established deadline (payment-before date communicated annually; typical deadline is prior to 15 July for the following academic year). Boarding - Not applicable for Colegio San Patricio Madrid's Serrano, La Moraleja and El Soto campuses: these operate as day-school campuses and do not publish boarding fees. Other costs and optional services - Dining service (annual) and transport (annual) are optional and billed separately; per-campus annual and per-day occasional rates are listed above. - Textbooks, digital books and many standard school services (accident insurance on activities, school nurse, psychopedagogical guidance, technology fee, selected curricular enrichment activities, school photography/yearbook and some extracurricular programme administration) are included within the published tuition amounts. Additional optional activities that do not run all year (overnight trips, ski courses, certain external excursions, some short-term extracurricular items) are charged separately and must be paid before the activity. - Uniforms: no separate, school-wide uniform charge is published in the fee schedules; parents should budget separately for any uniform purchases required by the school. Occasional campus handbooks reference a school uniform policy but the fee schedules do not list a uniform price line. Refund and cancellation terms (payment and enrolment cancellations) - A 15-calendar-day right of withdrawal is granted from the moment the matrícula or the reservation of a place is paid; within that period families may withdraw without penalty and are entitled to a refund of amounts paid tied to that act of enrolment or reservation. The reservation-of-place payment is treated as an amount on account of tuition and is deducted from the September instalment for the following year; after the 15-day withdrawal period the reservation payment is generally non‑refundable. In general, registration/inscription fees are charged to cover administration and are not refundable except to the extent of the statutory withdrawal right described above. Fee payment options (how payments are taken) - Standard method: automatic SEPA direct debit processed monthly; receipts are charged in the first days of each billing month. If direct debit is impossible, families must submit a written request to the finance director for an alternative arrangement. Full-course prepayment (single payment) is accepted with a 1.25% reduction if paid by the school's published deadline (typically before 15 July). Returned-payment charge: EUR 15 per rejected transaction. If you need the figures presented as individual campus fee lists or a short printable summary, those campus fee schedules contain the full itemised amounts for the current academic year. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements Boarding in Andorra is available through Agora Andorra International School. Residents are guided by two tutors, one for academics and one for wellbeing and extracurriculars, with ongoing communication with families. The programme is multilingual, with Spanish as the vehicular language and English and French studied; Catalan is taught as a non-vehicular language. The boarding day includes directed study and sports from 5:00 p.m. to dinner, with reinforcement classes if needed; weekends include supervised study and activities. | Boarding arrangements — |
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement Uniforms are compulsory for all pupils. A shop on-site sells school uniforms and the necessary sportswear. | Uniform requirement San Patricio has a school uniform. Students wear the uniform to foster a sense of community and reflect values such as neatness, order and respect. Second-year Baccalaureate students are exempt from wearing school uniforms, but are expected to adhere to the school dress code guidelines. The uniform can be bought at El Corte Inglés stores (El Corte Inglés San Chinarro and Castellana) or online. |
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Food options
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Food options Dining is provided on-site with meals prepared and served from the school's own kitchens; dietary needs can be catered for. | Food options San Patricio provides homemade, fresh and balanced meals on each campus through local kitchens and a cafeteria service. Meals are prepared with fresh ingredients to support a healthy diet and accommodate allergy requirements. Families receive a weekly menu report, and there is a table manners programme for students. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership The school is a private international school. It is part of Globeducate, a network of international schools. | Governance and ownership The school is a member of the Inspired Education Group. Inspired Education is a global network of premium schools offering access to opportunities across academics, sports and the arts and enabling collaboration with other Inspired schools worldwide. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Agora Madrid International School provides an individualized, international, innovative and multilingual education from age 4 months to university. The educational project is defined by five distinctive elements: the International Baccalaureate as a model for the future, multilingualism, STEAM, sport and well-being, and shaping the world. In Primary Education, bilingualism is central; all subjects are taught in English except Spanish Language and Mathematics. The Primary Education curriculum includes development of language, music, art and sports, with violin started in the first year and a school choir. After completing the compulsory Secondary Education, students can choose the Spanish National Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate at pre-university level. Agora Madrid International School is an authorised IB school and many students go on to universities in Spain or overseas. | Curriculum details The school provides a bilingual education in Nursery and Primary and offers International Baccalaureate programmes from secondary school onwards. Languages taught with native teachers include Spanish, English, French and German. The three campuses—Serrano and La Moraleja for Early Years and Primary, and El Soto for Secondary and High School—feature state-of-the-art facilities to support learning across academics, sports and the arts. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Exam results Agora Madrid International School is among the Top 100 schools in Spain according to MiCole. | Exam results IBDP 2025: Average Point Score 33.5; Highest Diploma Score 44; 90% earned bilingual IBDP. PAU 2025: Average score 7.9 out of 10; Highest score 13.75 out of 14; 55% achieved 11 or more. |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression — | Higher education progression 90% of graduates progress to leading universities in Spain—Autónoma, Complutense, Carlos III, Comillas and IE—and to top international universities, including many institutions in the Russell Group. |
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Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented — | Gifted and talented Unique High Abilities Programme from 1-18 offered across all three campuses for gifted students to reach their full potential, with Enrichment Workshops, a High Abilities specialist and personalised support. |
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The school uses sport as an integral part of the curriculum to develop perseverance, self-improvement, teamwork and cooperation, and to boost social skills. | Social & emotional learning The school supports development with a focus on life skills, including emotional abilities, multilingualism, artistic competencies, and health-related habits. The educational model develops emotional skills and interpersonal relationships through a broad set of competencies such as communication, public speaking, autonomy, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, leadership, time management, sportsmanship and emotional skills. Multilingualism is encouraged across the school with an early introduction to English alongside Spanish, with German and French also taught. Personalised Education customises specially designed lessons to cater for learning diversity and works with students in small class sizes. As an Inspired School, well-being alongside academics, sport and the arts is a pillar of holistic development. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) The school has an Educational Psychology and Guidance Department that provides individual help and guidance to support students academically, socially and personally, and coordinates progress with teaching staff; professional support is available for learning difficulties or for complex social or family situations. | Special educational needs (SEN) Personalised Education customises specially designed lessons to cater for learning diversity and small class sizes. The Gifted & Talented Programme offers enrichment and specialist support for high-ability learners, with enrichment workshops and bespoke socio-emotional development. A dedicated Guidance Department, in collaboration with the teaching staff and the student's family, carefully monitors each child's well-being and development. Learners with high abilities have access to specialist professionals (Experts in High Abilities, Psychologists and Psychopedagogists). |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language The school offers a multilingual educational project with linguistic immersion beyond English, enabling students to master their official language along with English, French or German. The school is a registered examinations centre offering Trinity College London and University of Cambridge English Language papers, and collaborates with Alliance Française (French) and Goethe Institut (German). | English as an additional language Multilingualism is encouraged with an early introduction to English alongside Spanish. The curriculum is bilingual in the Early Years and Primary School, with German and French taught as additional languages. In Secondary School, students choose German or French as a third language, and coursework can be delivered in English, French or Spanish within the IB programme. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing The school has a Mental Health and Educational Psychology Department that provides individual support to help students succeed academically, socially and personally, and coordinates progress with teachers; body, mind and spirit support is available through the Body, Mind & Spirit programme. | Mental wellbeing Well-being is a pillar of San Patricio's holistic development within the Inspired framework, alongside academics, sport, arts and technology. The Gifted & Talented Programme includes bespoke socio-emotional development and emotional intelligence training to support students' mental well-being. The Guidance Department monitors students' well-being and development in collaboration with families and staff, with access to psychologists and psychopedagogists where appropriate. An emphasis on emotional intelligence and social skills runs through enrichment and support programmes, including high-ability development. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding — | Safeguarding The school's Guidance Department monitors students' well-being and development in collaboration with the teaching staff and families. Gifted & Talented enrichment includes bespoke socio-emotional development to address emotional and social needs. Specialist professionals, including psychologists and psychopedagogists, are available to support high-ability learners and safeguarding of pupils. |
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview The facilities are bright, spacious and versatile, designed to provide students with the best opportunities for learning. The school has three laboratories, computer rooms and digital classrooms incorporating the latest technology, and well‑resourced play areas, recreational spaces and sporting facilities. Modern classrooms are equipped with the equipment and resources necessary to enrich and enhance the learning experience. The main spaces include preschool classrooms, specially designed classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities and a swimming pool. There are dedicated spaces for Art, a Library, Study Rooms and a large play and recreational area. | Facilities overview Colegio San Patricio operates on three Madrid campuses: Serrano (Nursery and Primary, 1 to 11 years), La Moraleja (Nursery and Primary, 1 to 11 years), and El Soto (Secondary and High School, 12 to 18 years). The school is rooted in Christian values and provides facilities across academics, sports and the arts with multilingual education. Serrano features an Early Learning area, fully equipped Primary classrooms with technology, three playgrounds, a psychomotricity gym, an auditorium, two libraries, an infirmary, two orchards and the San Patricio Art Centre. La Moraleja offers a purpose-built building with extensive sports facilities (football, basketball and volleyball), an indoor sports hall, a martial arts room, a gym and a swimming pool, plus an auditorium, specialist art rooms, two libraries, a dining room and an infirmary, as well as an enrichment room for the High Abilities programme. El Soto provides dedicated facilities for Secondary and High School, including science labs (physics, chemistry and biology), technology labs (robotics, design and technology) and Inspired Metaverse VR School Rooms, the San Patricio Arts Centre, a library, a chapel, a radio studio, an assembly hall, a cafeteria and an infirmary. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities Onsite facilities include volleyball courts, a 1000 m athletics field and a gymnasium. Swimming and tennis lessons take place at nearby first‑rate facilities. Swimming lessons take place at the Hispa Ocio Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool in Villaviciosa de Odón. | Sports facilities Serrano has three playgrounds and various sports spaces for active learning. La Moraleja features sports fields for football, basketball and volleyball, an indoor sports hall, a martial arts room, a gym and a swimming pool. El Soto offers an indoor sports hall, basketball courts, an athletics track, an indoor football pitch and ping pong tables. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities Agora Madrid International School has three laboratories: Physics, Biology and Chemistry. It has two computer rooms with 25 computers. It provides specially designated spaces for Art, a Library, Study Rooms and a large play and recreational area. Modern classrooms are equipped with the equipment and resources necessary to enrich and enhance the learning experience. | Academic facilities Serrano provides an Early Learning area, fully equipped classrooms with technology, and the San Patricio Art Centre, complemented by two libraries, an infirmary and two orchards. La Moraleja includes a state-of-the-art auditorium, specialist art rooms, two libraries, a dining room with a kitchen and an infirmary, plus an enrichment room for the High Abilities programme. El Soto features fully-equipped classrooms and science labs (physics, chemistry, biology) and technology labs (robotics, design and technology) along with Inspired Metaverse VR School Rooms and the San Patricio Arts Centre, plus a library, a chapel, a radio studio, an assembly hall, a cafeteria and an infirmary. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Agora Madrid International School offers an extensive programme of sporting, musical, artistic, intellectual and recreational extracurricular activities, designed to enhance physical, intellectual and social development. Sporting activities include mini-tennis, basketball School, paddle, chess and Infant Football School, with sports clubs for volleyball, seven‑a‑side football and basketball. Art school covers water colours, pastels, charcoal and oil painting. Music School provides formal music education from age eight and is an official Trinity College London Examinations centre with opportunities across instrumental and vocal training, ensembles and theory. The School of Performing Arts Sing and Dance Project Víctor Ullate Roche offers Saturday training in dance and performing arts, with student performances in shows such as Peter Pan, Miliki's Dream, The Choirboys, Matilda and The Lion King, and disciplines including acrobatics, ballet, jazz, tap, urban, interpretation and singing. Robotix runs robotics workshops (Robostem Junior/Master/Pro). Languages after‑school programme includes German, French, Chinese and language support in Spanish and English. Speech Therapy and academic tutoring addresses dyslalia, stuttering, dyslexia, reading and writing difficulties, with Maths and Language reinforcement. The School of Economics and Entrepreneurship offers Junior Law School (from 3rd ESO to 2nd Baccalaureate) and HollyMontt - Financial Education (for 1st and 2nd of Baccalaureate). | Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities at Serrano include Chess, Multisport, Martial Arts, Tennis and Basketball, with Arts offerings in Music, Dance, Performance, Drama and Visual Arts, delivered through the San Patricio Arts Centre. La Moraleja provides wide-ranging arts and sports options such as Athletics, Basketball, Chess, Indoor Football, Martial Arts, Multisport, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball, plus enrichment outings and programs like the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Debate Club, Model European Parliament, Model United Nations and CICAE Debate League, with language lessons and certifications. El Soto offers extensive co-curricular and enrichment opportunities across sports, arts and language study, including languages certifications and internationally oriented programs (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh, Model European Parliament, Model United Nations, CICAE Debate League). |
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History
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History Agora Madrid International School was founded in 1981 by a group of families and education professionals to address the educational challenges of the time. In 2006 Agora Madrid International School joined Globeducate, a network of more than 55 schools. In 2015 it became an IB World School, enabling the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. It teaches all stages from Preschool to Baccalaureate, including the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate, and is an official music conservatory with a pioneering IB-based arts offering. | History San Patricio has educated tens of thousands of young people in Madrid since 1958. The Serrano campus opened in 1958, with San Patricio El Soto following in 1967; La Moraleja opened in 1983. Founders were Luisa Murias, Luz Murias, Jaime Marugán and Gabriel Castellano, who formed the first Governing Board. Since the first external examinations in 1984, students have achieved top results, and the school has received recognitions such as Forbes' Top 10 Best 100 Schools in Spain and El Mundo naming it the Number 1 School in Spain. In 2019, Colegio San Patricio Madrid joined the Inspired Education Group, and in 2021 Forbes recognised CSP Madrid as a top 10 school in Spain while El Mundo ranked it Number 1 in 2022. |
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Community
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Community International events are an essential part of Globeducate. Pupils from 50 nationalities interact with students from other countries, improving language skills and understanding other perspectives. Notable events include the Globeducate Olympics, International Music Week and the Globeducate Model United Nations. Agora Madrid fosters family involvement through the International Family Council, a platform for international families to become more actively involved with the school, and has hosted Meet & Greet events to strengthen integration and community. | Community Social Responsibility is part of San Patricio's program. It teaches students about the importance of solidarity and encourages community service to help those in need. San Patricio promotes volunteer programmes for families and students, such as supporting St Patrick's School in Turkana, Kenya, building homes for the elderly, and more. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association The International Family Council (IFC) is a platform through which international families become more actively involved with Agora Madrid International School. The IFC provides a space for sharing ideas, perspectives and collaboration on the school's ongoing improvement. To join, families email international.families@agoraism.com and may also join a WhatsApp group for quick communication. The IFC has hosted Meet & Greet events to strengthen integration, coexistence and the international community at Agora Madrid. | Parent teacher association — |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual Agora Madrid International School offers an extensive programme of sporting, musical, artistic, intellectual and recreational extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' physical, intellectual and social development. Robotix robotics workshops develop problem‑solving and programming skills. A Languages after‑school program offers German, French and Chinese with Spanish and English language support. There is a School of Economics and Entrepreneurship with Junior Law School and HollyMontt Financial Education, and speech therapy and academic tutoring are available to support learning. | Academic & intellectual Debate club and public speaking; participation in international academic competitions and Olympiads. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative Art School offers painting and drawing with water colours, pastels, charcoal and oil painting. The Agora International-Fabordón Music School provides professional musical education from eight years old and is an official Trinity College London examinations centre, enabling study in classical and contemporary music and formation of ensembles. The School of Performing Arts Sing and Dance Project Víctor Ullate Roche offers dance, singing and acting with students performing in shows such as Peter Pan, Miliki's Dream, The Choirboys, Matilda and The Lion King. | Arts & creative Visual & Plastic Arts; Music; Drama; Dance; San Patricio Art Centre supports sculpture, film studies, and drama; drama and musical productions are staged each year. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language The school runs a multilingual education project with linguistic immersion beyond English, enabling mastery of the official language along with English and French or German. To complete the linguistic programme, international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations are offered. | Cultural & language Multilingual education with English and Spanish from early years; German and French taught as third languages; students study English, Spanish, German, and French. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies The school offers sporting activities and sports clubs, including mini-tenis, basketball School, paddle, chess and Infant Football School. In addition, there are sports clubs for volleyball, 7-a-side Football and basketball. Art and music activities are part of the after‑school offering, alongside a range of language and performing arts opportunities. | Social & hobbies Clubs and after-school lessons include public speaking, debate, emotional intelligence classes, mindfulness, and catechism; Houses hold competitions throughout the year. |
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Community & service
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Community & service Partnerships with WWF, Eco-Schools and UN Sustainable Goals support environmental and global citizenship initiatives. The International Family Council Meet & Greet strengthens integration and community among international families. The school also offers Exchanges and Stays Abroad and International Events to broaden the international community. | Community & service Community service and volunteer programmes for families and students; activities include supporting St Patrick's School in Turkana, Kenya, and building homes for the elderly. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional The School of Economics and Entrepreneurship offers Junior Law School for students from 3rd ESO to 2nd Baccalaureate. HollyMontt Financial Education is for students in 1st and 2nd of Baccalaureate. These programs prepare students for professional paths in law, finance and entrepreneurship. | Leadership & professional Leadership, teamwork, public speaking, autonomy, and other professional skills are developed through co‑curricular activities and the school's framework. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and Well-being are core to Agora Madrid International School's approach. Sports help develop physical skills and values such as perseverance, self-improvement and teamwork, and promote healthy lifestyle habits. The programme includes mini-tenis, basketball, paddle and Infant Football School, with clubs for volleyball, 7-a-side football and basketball. The school provides access to sports facilities and a sports centre as part of its learning environment. | Lifestyle & wellbeing Emotional intelligence, healthy habits, mindfulness, well-being, and regular physical activity. |
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Language provision
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Language provision The school teaches English, French and German as part of a multilingual educational project, with linguistic immersion beyond English. It offers international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations to support language learning. The education spans from nursery to university, providing a continuous language-infused international programme. | Language provision Languages taught include Spanish, English, French and German. Nursery and Primary receive bilingual education. All students develop multilingual skills in Spanish, English, French and German with native teachers. From secondary school onwards, students can pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching The school offers a multilingual educational project with linguistic immersion beyond English, which allows students to master their official language along with English, French or German. To complete the linguistic programme, the school offers international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations. The school provides education from the age of 4 months to university as part of its international programme. | Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education for Nursery and Primary. It supports multilingual development in Spanish, English, French and German with native teachers. |
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Immersion programs We provide linguistic immersion beyond English, with English, French or German available as part of the programme. The immersion enables students to master their official language alongside English, French or German. The programme is complemented by international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations. | Immersion programs — |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Contact: Families can request information by submitting the admissions form or by calling +34 916 16 71 25 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The admissions team provides information about admission options and next steps. This initial contact starts the admissions process. A visit may be arranged as part of the process. 2. Visit: An on-site or virtual visit is offered to present the educational project, curricular and teaching aspects, and the buildings and facilities. This visit is the best time to resolve any doubts. Families can experience the school environment during the visit. 3. Registration: After the formal application for admission, students take admission tests according to their stage. Upon passing the tests, the admissions form is completed and all the documentation required for enrolment is received. The final enrolment requires submission of the admissions document and all required documentation. | Admissions The school operates across three Madrid campuses: Serrano, La Moraleja, and El Soto. It serves children from 1 to 18 years old. The admissions process consists of five steps: Complete the Enquiry Form; Campus Meeting; Interview & Entrance Exams; Receive an Offer; Enrolment. Enquiries can be submitted online via the Enquire Now link, and a personalised tour can be booked. The Head of Admissions contacts families with the offer and enrolment requires submission of documents and payment for the enrolment fee. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships — | Scholarships The Nsouli Scholars Programme provides up to 50 full scholarships at any one time to attend Inspired's prestigious schools worldwide for the duration of the education. It aims to expand the CSP community and to empower children of all backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports, arts and extracurricular activities. The endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired in 2013, and several scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. |
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