Agora Madrid International School vs Thames British School

	A Agora Madrid International School Madrid, Spain	T Thames British School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,100 - 9,300	Fees / year €5,950 - 14,480
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 330
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 9
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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 Calle Barbero de Sevilla, 16, Majadahonda, 28222, Madrid, Spain. Thames British School Madrid is located in Madrid and serves students in the Majadahonda area. A dedicated bus service operates to Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte and Las Rozas for easy commuting.
Stages	Stages Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate	Stages From Pre-Pre-Nursery (1 year old) through Cambridge International AS/A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type	School type private international school	School type British international day school in Madrid. It conducts classes in English and follows the National Curriculum for England; languages taught include Spanish, German and French.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 330+ students; 30+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	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 Nurse and psychologist provide specialist support; there is an infirmary and a full-time International School Nurse for first aid and health monitoring, and a psychologist who supports students' academic, social and emotional development.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation British; follows the National Curriculum for England.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30	School day structure Lessons finish at 16:00; after-school care with activities is available until the bus arrives at 17:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Reliable bus service to Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte and Las Rozas. Bus collection starts at 17:00; monthly charges: 1 child 1-way €140, 2 children €270, 3 children €370; 2-way €240, €370, €470.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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 Application and enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (paid once after enrolment): - Pre-Pre and Pre-Nursery: EUR 250. - Nursery and Reception: EUR 500. - Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5: EUR 1,250. - Families registering more than one child pay the enrolment fee for each child. This enrolment fee is non‑refundable. Deposit - Deposit fee (paid once after enrolment): EUR 1,250. The deposit is fully refundable provided all accounts are paid in full and all school property is returned. Tuition fees (full year and per term) - Early Years Pre-Nursery (Half‑day) (1–3 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 5,950 - Term 1: EUR 2,380 - Term 2: EUR 1,785 - Term 3: EUR 1,785. - Early Years Pre-Nursery (Full‑day) (1–3 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 8,760 - Term 1: EUR 3,504 - Term 2: EUR 2,628 - Term 3: EUR 2,628. - Early Years (Nursery–Reception) (3–5 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 9,650 - Term 1: EUR 3,860 - Term 2: EUR 2,895 - Term 3: EUR 2,895. - Key Stage 1 (Year 1–Year 2) (5–7 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 10,400 - Term 1: EUR 4,160 - Term 2: EUR 3,120 - Term 3: EUR 3,120. - Key Stage 2 (Year 3–Year 6) (7–11 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 11,200 - Term 1: EUR 4,480 - Term 2: EUR 3,360 - Term 3: EUR 3,360. - Key Stage 3 (Year 7) (11–12 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 11,900 - Term 1: EUR 4,760 - Term 2: EUR 3,570 - Term 3: EUR 3,570. - Key Stage 3 (Year 8–Year 9) (12–14 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 12,850 - Term 1: EUR 5,140 - Term 2: EUR 3,855 - Term 3: EUR 3,855. - Key Stage 4 (Year 10–Year 11) (14–16 y.o., IGCSE): - Full year: EUR 13,290 - Term 1: EUR 5,316 - Term 2: EUR 3,987 - Term 3: EUR 3,987. - Key Stage 5 (Year 12–Year 13) (16–18 y.o., A‑Levels): - Full year: EUR 14,480 - Term 1: EUR 5,792 - Term 2: EUR 4,344 - Term 3: EUR 4,344. - IBDP (Year 12–Year 13): - Full year: EUR 14,480 - Term 1: EUR 5,792 - Term 2: EUR 4,344 - Term 3: EUR 4,344. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition amounts are published as full‑year and as per‑term figures (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). The school shows amounts at both annual and per‑term levels. - Some charges are described as payable on a continuous basis: annually, termly or monthly. An annual re‑enrolment fee of EUR 500 is charged (described as deductible). Canteen and meals - Canteen (charged per term): - Pre‑Pre and Pre‑Nursery: Term 1 EUR 545; Term 2 EUR 410; Term 3 EUR 410. - Nursery through Key Stage 5: Term 1 EUR 850; Term 2 EUR 635; Term 3 EUR 635. - Meals are prepared on site and the school provides snack and dietary support for medical/allergy needs. Transport - Monthly school bus prices (published): - 1 child: one way EUR 140.00; two ways EUR 240.00. - 2 children: one way EUR 270.00; two ways EUR 370.00. - 3 children: one way EUR 370.00; two ways EUR 470.00. Sibling discounts - Sibling discounts apply to tuition only: 10% for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd child, 20% for the 4th child and 50% for the 5th child. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed; no boarding provision or boarding fees appear on the school's published tuition and admissions pages. Boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule. Other costs - Uniform: a school uniform is referenced in external school listings for this school group; no uniform price list or supplier details are shown in the school's published fee materials. - Extra‑curricular clubs and optional activities are not listed with fixed fees on the published tuition page; separate charges may apply and are shown elsewhere or on a case‑by‑case basis. Refund information - The enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The deposit (EUR 1,250) is fully refundable provided all accounts are settled in full and all school property is returned. Fee payment options - Publicly displayed pages do not list specific payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, etc.). For payment methods and billing instructions, contact the school's admissions or finance office using the published contact details.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	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 —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are compulsory for all pupils. A shop on-site sells school uniforms and the necessary sportswear.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	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 All meals are freshly cooked on site daily and provided as a healthy, balanced diet in line with Spanish educational requirements. A nurse monitors dietary needs, allergies, and other medical recommendations, and there is a vegetarian option at all times. The weekly menu is emailed to parents, and a morning snack, after-school snack, and packed lunches for trips are provided.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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 part of the Thames British School Group, which includes Thames British School Madrid and Thames British School Warsaw. The Accreditations page shows NABSS membership, LOE compliance with the Spanish Ministry of Education, and collaboration with UNEDasiss.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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 Broad Cambridge-based curriculum from Pre-Pre-Nursery through Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS/A Levels (Years 12–13) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum includes a courses and careers programme in Years 12–13 and is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum, with English language development for pupils whose first language is not English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes, well below the average.
Exam results	Exam results Agora Madrid International School is among the Top 100 schools in Spain according to MiCole.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is globally recognised and leads to admission to more than 5,000 higher education institutions in over 100 countries; in Spain, the IBDP is fully approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education, enabling access to Spanish universities on the same terms as the Spanish Baccalaureate; the DP is an eligible pre-university diploma and DP points are generally convertible within the Spanish system.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Small class sizes; dedicated team of trained teachers; individualized academic and pastoral support; ‘Skills for the future' workshops; personalised career guidance.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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 Thames British School Madrid offers a welcoming, safe learning environment with a focus on developing confidence, creativity, and independence as part of its family atmosphere and community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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) The school provides specialist support as part of its organisation, supporting a diverse student body.
English as an additional language	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 The school conducts classes in English and teaches additional languages including Spanish, German, and French.
Mental wellbeing	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 A supportive environment is maintained to help students develop resilience, critical thinking, and self-confidence.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are priorities, with policies and practices to ensure student safety and well-being.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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 Thames British School Madrid occupies a 6,200-square-metre facility serving the Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools. All classrooms are modern, bright and spacious, each with an interactive whiteboard. Reception to Year 4 have private bathrooms inside the classrooms. Early Years and Year 1 use a dedicated entrance for drop-off with teachers, while Years 2–4 use the primary entrance and Years 5 and above use the main entrance. Outdoor spaces include a football field with artificial grass, a basketball court, and dedicated play areas attached to the classrooms for the younger year groups.
Sports facilities	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 Outdoor spaces include a football field with artificial grass and a basketball court. Nursery with Reception, Year 1 with Year 2, and Year 3 with Year 4 have their own attached play areas.
Academic facilities	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 Classrooms are modern, bright and spacious, each with an interactive whiteboard. Reception to Year 4 have private bathrooms inside the classrooms. Early Years and Year 1 enter via a dedicated drop-off entrance, while later years use the primary and main entrances to access their classes.
Extra curricular facilities	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 —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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 —
Community	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 Parents are an integral part of school life; in addition to parents' meetings and special performances, each semester the school plans events to involve parents and the wider community in school activities.
Parent teacher association	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 —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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 Abakus Mental Arithmetic develops mathematical ability and creative thinking using an abacus at first, moving to mental calculations. Robotics teaches making, programming, and designing robots, with students in engineering roles in design teams. Coding introduces computer programming through games and projects, from drag-and-drop to traditional languages. Brain Fitness Games challenge logic and memory through board games, while Chess provides lessons, group work, and tournaments.
Arts & creative	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 Instrumental Music in guitar, piano, and drums enables children to start with music and develop creativity. Small-group lessons support concentration, memory, listening, collaboration, and self-confidence. Art in painting and drawing expands self-expression and communication, and cultivates creativity and fine motor skills.
Cultural & language	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 —
Social & hobbies	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 Chess provides class lessons, group work, and tournaments to reinforce tactical thinking. Brain Fitness Games engage students in logic and memory challenges in a social, enjoyable setting. These activities foster teamwork, collaboration, and friendly competition.
Community & service	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 —
Leadership & professional	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 —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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 Judo and Kickboxing promote physical activity, discipline, and self-control. The school fosters resilience, cooperation, and enthusiasm within a safe and caring community. Instrumental Music and Art contribute to wellbeing by enhancing concentration, memory, imagination, and self-expression. Brain Fitness Games and Chess support cognitive well-being through engaging, social activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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 The language of instruction is English. Spanish, German and French are taught.
Bilingual teaching	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 —
Immersion programs	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 An immersive English-language program is provided. English language skills are closely monitored and developed for all pupils. The program is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB Diploma Programme World School since June 2023; Cambridge Upper Secondary IGCSE accreditation since 2017; NABSS member; LOE-compliant curriculum with Spanish Ministry of Education; UNEDasiss collaborating entity.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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 1. The school accepts students aged 1–18 years and is open for admissions year‑round. Submit the admissions enquiry form to begin the process. The admissions enquiry form is accessible via the admissions page. 2. Interview and assessment. Parental interviews and child assessments are conducted as part of the process. Pre‑Nursery requires an informal interview with a parent; Pre‑School requires an informal interview with the parent and child; Primary (Year 2–Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7–Year 9) involve online assessments with an interview for the child. High School pathways (IGCSE and A‑Levels) require online assessments and subject exams; Maths and English exams may be required for IGCSE, and an English exam is required for selected A‑Level courses; letters of motivation may be requested and a meeting with the High School Principal is required. A psychologist interview may be advised. 3. Admissions decision. Thames British School offers a place subject to the results of assessments and interviews. The decision indicates whether admission is accepted, postponed, or refused. Parents are informed of the outcome. 4. Filling Enrolment form. By completing the Enrolment Form you confirm acceptance of the offer. The Registration form should be completed to admit the child to the school. The enrolment form link is provided on the admissions page. 5. Signing Contract. After receiving the Registration form, the contract is prepared and signed by the school. The contract is sent to you for signing, and enrollment is finalized once you return the signed contract. The school confirms completion of enrollment once the contract is signed.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school offers various scholarships and financial aid programs to make the IB Diploma Programme accessible for deserving students.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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