Brewster Madrid vs Greenleaves Montessori American School

	B Brewster Madrid Madrid, Spain	G Greenleaves Montessori American School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,365 - 23,705	Fees / year €6,000 - 7,100
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school has two Madrid campuses: Chamberí (Main Campus) at Calle Eloy Gonzalo, 3-5, Madrid 28010, and La Moraleja Campus at P. Conde de los Gaitanes, 23, Alcobendas 28109. The Chamberí Main Campus serves Grades K1–10, and the Chamberí Pre-University Hub serves Grades 11–12. The La Moraleja Campus is in Alcobendas and offers a greener, more spacious setting for students who thrive in a quieter, nature-connected learning environment. Two campuses provide a shared American international program across a central and a suburban Madrid setting.	Location Madrid, Spain. Moncloa–Aravaca area (Cantos Negros Street, 9, 28023) and a Madrid – El Plantío campus.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten through 12 (K1–12). Chamberí Main Campus serves Grades K1-10; Chamberí Pre-University Hub serves Grades 11-12.	Stages Infant Community (6–36 months); Children's House (3–6 years); Elementary (6–12 years); Middle Years (12–16 years); Baccalaureate International Program (16–18 years).
School type	School type American international school located in Madrid, authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC and the IBDP Programme.	School type Montessori international school offering infant through secondary education; bilingual teaching staff with at least one native English speaker and one native Spanish speaker.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 45+ countries represented; a global community.	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Instructional support and resources are integrated into learning to support individual student needs.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain; authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure From 08:00 to 17:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / One-time Enrollment Fees - One-time enrollment fee (first year): EUR 4,500 per student. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - The amounts below are the published annual tuition for the school year and the equivalent per term (school operates on an academic trimester / three-term calendar). Annual ÷ 3 is used to show the per-term figure. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): EUR 6,365 per year — EUR 2,122 per term. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): EUR 7,692 per year — EUR 2,564 per term. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): EUR 10,823 per year — EUR 3,608 per term. - Grade 1 (age 6): EUR 14,611 per year — EUR 4,870 per term. - Grade 2 (age 7): EUR 15,507 per year — EUR 5,169 per term. - Grade 3 (age 8): EUR 16,403 per year — EUR 5,468 per term. - Grade 4 (age 9): EUR 18,260 per year — EUR 6,087 per term. - Grade 5 (age 10): EUR 20,118 per year — EUR 6,706 per term. - Grade 6 (age 11): EUR 21,977 per year — EUR 7,326 per term. - Grade 7 (age 12): EUR 22,264 per year — EUR 7,421 per term. - Grade 8 (age 13): EUR 22,552 per year — EUR 7,517 per term. - Grade 9 (age 14): EUR 22,839 per year — EUR 7,613 per term. - Grade 10 (age 15): EUR 23,127 per year — EUR 7,709 per term. - Grade 11 (age 16): EUR 23,414 per year — EUR 7,805 per term. - Grade 12 (age 17): EUR 23,705 per year — EUR 7,902 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing options include paying the full tuition in one annual payment (eligible for a published discount for one-time annual payment) or spreading payments over multiple instalments; monthly instalment plans are offered (examples in earlier schedules show tuition spread over a multi-month plan). Specific available payment plans, instalment counts and any administrative fees for payment plans are set at billing. - The school applies an annual-payment discount for families who choose a one-time payment (a 4% reduction off base tuition is published in the tuition materials). Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding is offered for qualified Upper School students (grades 9–12) and for certain study-abroad / gap-year options. Boarding fees are charged separately from day-student tuition and are published as a separate boarding fee schedule. Parents should expect the boarding cost to be additional to the annual tuition. Other compulsory and typical additional costs - Technology fee (required): amounts vary by division (examples from recent fee schedules show separate technology fees for Lower, Middle and Upper School). - Book / materials fee (required): amounts vary by division (recent schedules show lower/middle/upper book fees). - Meals: compulsory for lower and middle school students in recent published schedules; an annual meals charge is shown in recent materials. - Transportation (school bus): optional, charged separately; examples in published schedules show a range dependent on route and service level. - Extended-day programs / before- and after-school care: optional charges apply (recent schedules show fixed fees for early arrival / late pick-up options). - IB program fees (Upper School): additional grade‑specific IB or senior-program fees have been published for the IB years (example figures were listed in the school's fee brochure). - Uniforms: Brewster Madrid requires school uniform items; uniform purchase is an additional family cost (prices vary by supplier and items selected). - Sibling discounts and early-payment discounts: the published fee structure includes sibling discounts (for example: 2nd child 10%, 3rd child 20%, 4th child 40%) and an annual-payment discount as noted above. Refunds and withdrawals - Enrollment and billing terms, including refund or cancellation rules for deposits, enrollment fees and tuition, are governed by the school's enrolment / financial agreement. Families should note that one-time enrollment charges and deposits are treated separately from annual tuition and that withdrawal/refund terms are specified in the signed financial agreement and invoice terms. Fee payment options - Families use the school's Parent Portal (accounts.veracross.eu) for billing and payments. Accepted payment methods commonly available through Veracross parent portals include bank transfer (wire/SEPA), ACH/direct debit where available, and major credit/debit cards; convenience or card-processing fees may apply for card payments depending on the payment method selected.	Fee details Application / Enrollment fees - Annual enrollment fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 900.00. - Place renewal (to guarantee place for the following academic year; non-refundable): EUR 450.00 for Infant Community, Children's House and PYP; EUR 700.00 for MYP. Payment of the renewal is required during the first two weeks of February (failure to pay may result in cancellation of the place). Tuition fees (monthly and annual equivalents) by year group - Infant Community (ages 1–3) - Monthly total fee: EUR 585.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 540.00 + Pedagogical/resources fee EUR 45.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 5,850.00 (monthly total × 10). - Children's House (ages 3–6) - Monthly total fee: EUR 620.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 540.00 + Pedagogical/resources fee EUR 80.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 6,200.00. - Elementary / PYP (ages 6–12) - Monthly total fee: EUR 710.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 600.00 + Pedagogical/resources fee EUR 110.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 7,100.00. - Middle Years / MYP 1–2 (approx. ages 12–14) - Monthly total fee: EUR 790.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 660.00 + Teaching/materials fee EUR 130.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 7,900.00. - Middle Years / MYP 3–4 (approx. ages 14–16) - Monthly total fee: EUR 990.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 860.00 + Teaching/materials fee EUR 130.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 9,900.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly fees are normally collected by direct debit; monthly payments are structured as 10 equal monthly instalments for the academic year. Returned direct-debit charges are payable by families. - Prepayment (full-year payment) discount: 5% discount on the full-year price when paid by the stated prepayment deadline (deadline: July 30). Payments made in advance are refundable only if the right of withdrawal is exercised within 14 days of payment. The tuition fee when paid as a one-time payment is non-refundable. - Withdrawals require a minimum notice of three months. The school may cancel a student's place for the following academic year if any monthly fees are outstanding. Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and optional services - Snack and lunch (100% natural / eco-friendly menu): Infant Community and Children's House: EUR 150.00 per month; Elementary and Middle Years: EUR 190.00 per month. A surcharge of EUR 30.00 per month applies for special menus without a medical prescription for diagnosed allergies or intolerances. - Extended-hours and extracurricular time (monthly): - Extension 8:00–9:00 (breakfast included): EUR 80.00 per month. - Extension 8:30–9:00: EUR 40.00 per month. - Extension 16:00–17:00 (afternoon snack included): EUR 80.00 per month. - One-day / occasional charges: - Extra hour: EUR 10.00 per hour. - Breakfast / afternoon snack (single occasion): EUR 3.00. - Meal (single occasion): EUR 8.00. - School bus service (annual): Round trip EUR 210.00; one-way EUR 150.00. Bus and cafeteria fees are calculated on the total number of school days and prorated into 10 exact monthly payments. - Discounts by family / sibling: - Large family (official large-family status): 5% on the School fee. - Second child: 10% on the School fee. - Third child: 20% on the School fee. - Fourth child: 30% on the School fee. Refunds and non‑refundables - The annual enrollment fee (Matrícula) is a one-time, non-refundable payment. - The place-renewal payment is non-refundable and necessary to guarantee a place for the next academic year. - Payments made in advance are refundable only if the right of withdrawal is exercised within 14 days of payment; tuition paid as a one-time payment is non-refundable. Returned direct-debit refunds will incur bank surcharges borne by the family. Fee payment options - Preferred method for monthly fees: direct debit from a bank account. - Bank transfer (for tuition or other payments) to BBVA. Account holder: LARAGO PAS SL. IBAN: ES27 0182 6127 1902 0158 7537. Families are responsible for any bank charges on returned payments. Notes on included items in the pedagogical/resources fee - The pedagogical/resources component covers Montessori pedagogy materials (ages 1–12), IB programme materials (PYP-MYP-DP), school and technological materials (excluding each student's personal items), insurances (including accident insurance), complementary field trips each trimester, books for MYP and DP, and the sustainable-school programme (garden and greenhouse).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The American Experience program allows Brewster Madrid students to board at Brewster's main campus in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire for seven weeks. The Madrid cohort has been hosted in three dorms across the Wolfeboro campus, each with a Community Living Parent (CLP) who supports evenings and helps create a positive dorm culture; a Madrid student has resided in Bradley House, an upper school girls' dorm, and can be placed on Team Palmer, a junior Academic Team, during the program.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options An in-house dining team provides meals and beverages for in-house events, reflecting established dining services within the Brewster network.	Food options Natural and nutritious dining area. The school uses healthy, nutritionally balanced dishes prepared from natural and organic ingredients sourced seasonally and adapted to growth stages. It accommodates intolerances, allergies, and specific diets.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Brewster Madrid operates as part of Brewster Academy's international network (BA International, LLC); Brewster Madrid is authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC and the IBDP Program.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Brewster Madrid offers an American High School Diploma with AP course offerings. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available, with Chamberí as the IB DP site and La Moraleja designated as a Candidate School for IB DP. All instruction is delivered in English. There are two Madrid campuses: Chamberí Main Campus (Grades K1-10) and La Moraleja Campus (Grades K1-11), with a Pre-University Hub for Grades 11-12. AP courses are taught across all subject areas, with 13 AP courses currently offered. The program aligns with the Brewster Model, emphasizing student-centered, experiential learning and global education.	Curriculum details Montessori pedagogy is integrated with an American curriculum and the IB World School framework. The school serves Infants through 18-year-olds: Infant Community (6–36 months), Children's House (3–6 years), Elementary (6–12 years), Middle Years (12–16 years), and Baccalaureate International Program (16–18 years). It is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, Middle Years Programme (PAI) for ages 12–16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18. A native bilingual faculty supports English and Spanish language learning and fosters international mindedness.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 15 students across Brewster Madrid's two Madrid campuses.	Student teacher ratio 1 to 18
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University Counseling provides individualized guidance, university fairs, and campus visits; the 2026 University Fair is scheduled for February 11, 2026. The School Profile lists universities where Brewster Madrid and Brewster Academy students have enrolled, including New York University, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, IE University Madrid, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. The profile notes this represents a snapshot of recent matriculation across institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment program offers activities beyond the core curriculum to develop individual talents, including Cooking for Well-being (healthy eating through cooking), Parkour and Acrobatics, Fine Arts for Kids, Pre-sport, Yoga for Kids and Piano.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Brewster Madrid provides a full-time School Counselor on campus to support students' mental and emotional health. Wellbeing counseling offers a safe, welcoming space to discuss stress, friendships, or personal issues, using a solution-focused approach. The program helps students develop resilience, emotional intelligence, and social skills to thrive in and out of the classroom. Each student is paired with an advisor who serves as mentor, coach, and parent liaison, meeting regularly with teachers to monitor progress and support goals. The advisor-student relationship is central to Brewster Madrid's learning experience, with regular advisory meetings built on trust and collaboration. The school also partners with families and, when needed, external professionals to tailor support while respecting student privacy.	Social & emotional learning The school provides a balanced education that emphasizes intellectual and emotional development within a multicultural environment. It follows Montessori pedagogy and an international program framework to support student growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Academic Support is part of the Brewster Madrid learning model. An Academic Support lead is identified among the school's In Focus team. The Brewster Model uses team-based, collaborative teaching and learning with instructional support designed to meet diverse needs. The framework emphasizes meeting each student where they are, through focused instructional support and an expanding range of course offerings. The approach aims to ensure every student is known, supported, and able to access learning opportunities that fit their strengths and goals.	Special educational needs (SEN) Not disclosed on the provided content.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the primary language of instruction. Students benefit from immersion in English while living in Spain, in a multilingual and culturally diverse city. The school offers the American High School Diploma with AP courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, providing pathways to universities worldwide. The two Madrid campuses host students from 45+ countries, reinforcing an international language and cultural environment. This English-language emphasis supports mobility and global opportunities for graduates.	English as an additional language Not disclosed on the provided content.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a core focus at Brewster Madrid, with a full-time School Counselor on campus to support mental and emotional health. Wellbeing counseling provides a safe, welcoming space for discussing challenges—from stress to friendships to personal issues—and uses a solution-focused approach. The program supports emotional intelligence and social skills while helping students build resilience for ongoing growth. Every student works with an advisor who is a mentor, coach, and family liaison, with advisors meeting regularly with teachers to monitor progress and goals. The advisory system fosters trust, belonging, and a personalized approach to wellbeing, with families and external professionals engaged when needed while respecting privacy.	Mental wellbeing Not disclosed on the provided content.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding There is an Ethics Channel for reporting safeguarding concerns. The school is authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC and the IBDP Program. The safeguarding framework includes privacy protections and collaboration with families to ensure appropriate handling of concerns.	Safeguarding Not disclosed on the provided content.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Two Madrid campuses: Chamberí Main Campus (Grades K1–10) in the heart of downtown Madrid and La Moraleja Campus (Grades K1–11) in Alcobendas. La Moraleja combines a historic building with modern educational facilities and a surrounding forest.	Facilities overview Greenleaves Montessori American School is located in Moncloa–Aravaca, Madrid, at Cantos Negros Street, 9, 28023. New facilities were introduced in 2024/2025, and a virtual tour is available. The school offers Infant Community (0–36 months), Children's House (3–6 years), Elementary (6–12 years), and Middle Years (12–16 years), with International Baccalaureate programs for the upper years. Montessori pedagogy guides the learning approach, and the teaching staff includes at least one native English speaker and one native Spanish speaker to support natural language learning. The school is authorized as a foreign school by the Community of Madrid, and it emphasizes a balanced development of intellectual and emotional skills within an international IB framework.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers the American High School Diploma with AP course offerings and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The Chamberí Main Campus serves Lower School (K1-10) and the Pre-University Hub serves Grades 11-12. Learning Expeditions extend learning beyond campus, with over 130 hands-on trips.	Academic facilities Montessori pedagogy guides the learning approach, focusing on the balanced development of rational and emotional skills. The school offers International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Intermediates (PAI) and Diploma Programme (DP), providing an international focus. The teaching staff includes native bilingual faculty with at least one native English speaker and one native Spanish speaker to support language development. The program emphasizes balanced education that integrates intellectual and emotional growth with a global perspective.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities More than 20 afternoon activities including sports, arts, clubs and special interest groups; over 130 Learning Expeditions; Lower School Sports Fest; EstuMUN model United Nations simulations; Ignite science program; yoga for Kindergarten; and events like a Global University Fair.	Extra curricular facilities Cooking for wellbeing combines tasting and explanation of foods, recipe creation (including students' own recipes), and visits to farmers, nutritionists, and kitchens, with excursions to farms, kitchens, and gardens, culminating in a natural and balanced recipe book. Parkour and acrobatics develop mobility, strength, balance, enduranc e, coordination, and confidence through progressive training and activities. Music and fun introduces musical activity to develop motor, cognitive, and cooperative skills, including singing and basic instrument familiarity. Skating builds balance, coordination, and flexibility through circuits and games, with progression in technique. Bellas Artes for kids fosters drawing, sculpture, and design, enhancing imagination and concentration. Pre-sport develops motor skills, social relations, cohesion, and teamwork through early exposure to various sports. Yoga for kids promotes relaxation and nervous system regulation, contributing to physical and mental well-being. Piano introduces basic chords, notation, rhythms, and coordination as part of musical development.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Backed by over 200 years of educational history, Brewster Madrid continues Brewster's long tradition of education. BA International launched in 2023 and Brewster Academy Spain opened in Madrid. The school operates across two Madrid campuses, Chamberí and La Moraleja. The program offers the American High School Diploma with AP courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with an average class size of 15 and a 100% college-acceptance rate. Brewster Madrid is authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC and the IBDP Program.	History The school was created in 2018 as a nursery school project for ages 0 to 6. It expanded to include children up to 12 years old, and for the 2025–2026 academic year will have new facilities and begin the PAI stage for students aged 12–16, with an expectation of growing to the IB stage for 16–18. It is a private and secular institution that blends Montessori pedagogy with the American curriculum, educational neuroscience, and the IB program through the PEP program, with recognition by Madrid and the Education Ministry.
Community	Community Friends of Brewster at the La Moraleja campus drew over 50 attendees. The American Experience fosters cross-campus learning, with Madrid students joining Wolfeboro and participating in dorm life, co-curriculars, and cross-campus activities. Learning Expeditions extend learning beyond campus through museum visits, neighborhood exploration, partnerships with cultural and civic organizations, and service-learning embedded in the local community. Lower School Sports Fest showcased community involvement with students and families participating.	Community The school describes a community with more than 150 families committed to its education approach and principles. A dedicated team focuses on development and student-centered growth, with positive discipline at the center. The environment emphasizes respect, collaboration and cooperation, and is multicultural, supported by a native bilingual faculty.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Brewster Madrid offers an American-based, student-centered, skills-based curriculum that begins with play-based learning, advances to project-based work, and culminates in an inquiry-based approach. All instruction is in English. Spanish language classes are required for grades K3–12, with external language immersion options. AP courses are offered and IB coursework will begin in the 25-26 school year, with IB authorization granted in 2024.	Academic & intellectual Enrichment program includes Applied Cooking for Well-being. It fosters a healthy relationship with food and develops the ability to understand nutrition and make informed eating choices. It features tasting and explanations of foods (nutritional properties, food groups, and ways of cooking), and the preparation of recipes, including a personal recipe notebook. There are visits with farmers, nutritionists, and fishermen, and excursions to farms, kitchens, and gardens to support practical understanding of food sources.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative All students take a fine arts course. Experiential learning includes game design and digital photography. After-school programming provides clubs and athletic opportunities.	Arts & creative Fine Arts for kids is a favorite activity where children learn basic techniques across disciplines, drawing on different surfaces, sculpting, modeling, and clothing design. Music and Fun introduces music to help children develop motor skills through singing and movement, while fostering concentration, creativity, memory, and teamwork. Piano teaches basic chords, reading musical notation, rhythms, and coordination.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school has 250 students in K–12 with 34 nationalities. The primary language of instruction is English, with Spanish language classes required for K3–12 and language immersion options. Immersive experiences and international exchanges allow students to engage with languages other than their own; many languages are spoken outside of the classrooms.	Cultural & language The school has native bilingual faculty with at least one native English speaker and one native Spanish speaker to ensure quality language learning. The IB Program is offered with PYP, PAI, and DP tracks to support a global education. The international focus includes a bilingual environment and global-minded curriculum.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies All students participate in after-school programming including clubs and athletics. A wide range of enrichment opportunities reflects the diversity of Brewster Madrid's student body. Experiential learning includes international exchanges and other projects that broaden social and collaborative experiences.	Social & hobbies Parkour and acrobatics develop physical capacity, mobility, strength, cardiovascular endurance, balance, coordination, and confidence. Skating builds locomotor skills, balance, and coordination through guided practice and games. Yoga for kids supports relaxation and the development of cognitive, expressive, and motor skills, while music activities encourage teamwork and social interaction.
Community & service	Community & service Students actively participate in clubs, service organizations, and activities that promote teamwork and community contribution. The program emphasizes community core values of caring, curious, creative, and persistent. Experiential learning includes projects that engage with social issues and service, including international exchanges.	Community & service Applied Cooking for Well-being includes visits to farmers, nutritionists, and fishermen to connect students with people who produce and study food. There are excursions to farms, kitchens, and gardens that broaden understanding of food sources, and students create a natural and balanced recipe book reflecting their favorite recipes.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Students participate in leadership programs and student leadership opportunities through clubs and service activities. A University Counseling Office guides college pathways, including IB and AP options and access to universities worldwide. Advisory classes support social-emotional learning, helping students develop personal leadership and resilience.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports, clubs, and after-school programming provide opportunities for fitness and social engagement. Advisory classes address social-emotional learning throughout the year. The program supports well-being through a broad extracurricular environment and community involvement.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Predeporte introduces early sports and fosters motor development, social interaction, cohesion, and teamwork. Yoga for kids helps relaxation and enhances cognitive, emotional, and physical health by supporting breathing and nervous system regulation. Patinaje and Parkour provide dynamic physical training to improve balance, coordination, and flexibility, while Yoga adults offers mindfulness and relaxation benefits for parents.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction; Spanish is taught as a required language for K3–12. The school supports multilingualism with many languages spoken outside of the classroom.	Language provision English and Spanish are taught as foreign languages; TOEFL American English exam preparation begins at age 8; staff includes native English speakers and native Spanish speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The primary language of instruction is English. All classes are taught in English by native English-speaking teachers. Spanish language classes are required for students from K3 through Grade 12, and external language immersion classes are offered before and after school.	Bilingual teaching CLIL-based bilingual program with English and Spanish; staff includes at least one native English speaker and one native Spanish speaker.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs External language immersion classes before and after school are offered.	Immersion programs Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) provides immersion in curricular content with English or Spanish as the language of instruction.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations The school is authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC and the IB Diploma Programme.	Accreditations The school has authorization from the Community of Madrid as a foreign school.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The admissions process has three steps: Inquire, Connect, Apply. Inquire by submitting an inquiry to learn about Brewster Madrid; you will receive a welcome email and can meet online or in-person. After you apply, an application checklist is available to view the required items and deadlines by grade level. Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Admissions decisions are provided within two weeks of submission. If you already created a Portal account, you can access your application through the Admissions Portal.	Admissions Admission process for Greenleaves Montessori (Children's House 0-6 and Elementary 6-12) comprises six steps. 1. Personal visit: Fill out the contact form to request a personal interview and attach relevant enrollment documents; an admissions talk with the committee follows, then a guided school tour. 2. Student's visit to the school: If deemed necessary, a day is scheduled for the student's visit and a suitability assessment is conducted. 3. Candidacy evaluation: The admissions committee analyzes the candidacy and communicates the admission decision. 4. Reservation of place: The administration sends a reservation form to be completed with proof of registration payment; subsequent documentation includes a family dossier, a registration form, and school rules. 5. Initial interview: An initial interview with the student's guides takes place before incorporation. 6. Enrollment in the school: The admissions department notifies the family of admission, followed by completing the registration form and paying the applicable fees.
Scholarships	Scholarships Discounts are available for families; a 30% enrollment fee discount is offered for the third child. There are tuition discounts for U.S. military families.	Scholarships —
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