British Montessori - El Enebral vs Legamar International School

	B British Montessori - El Enebral Madrid, Spain	L Legamar International School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,630 - 7,170	Fees / year €4,930 - 7,310
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Japanese Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,200	Pupils 920
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 9
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 1981
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Legamar International School is located at Ctra. Leganés-Fuenlabrada Km. 1.5, 28914 Leganés - Madrid. The campus address places it in Leganés, Madrid. The school provides a transport service with five routes across the southern Madrid area, with teachers accompanying students.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Infantil & Nursery; Primary; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate
School type	School type —	School type Private day school offering the International Baccalaureate.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Speech therapy Intervention Service for Early and Primary Education, provided by professionals in Speech Therapy, Hearing and Language Therapy and Psychomotricity.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The Centre has a transport service with five routes that pick up students throughout the southern area of Madrid, with teachers accompanying students.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application (matrícula) fee - One-time registration fee (matrícula, pago único): First child €317; Second child €290; Third child €0 (no charge). Tuition fees by school year (installment amount and annual total) - Educación Infantil II (pre-school / Infant II): €517 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €5,170. - Educación Primaria (Primary): €557 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €5,570. - Educación Secundaria (Secondary / ESO): €574 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €5,740. - Bachillerato 1.º (Baccalaureate Year 1): €607 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €6,070. - Bachillerato 2.º (Baccalaureate Year 2): €673 per month — billed over 9 monthly installments → Annual tuition €6,057. - Bachillerato Internacional (IB) — Diploma Year 1 (IB1): €731 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €7,310. - Bachillerato Internacional (IB) — Diploma Year 2 (IB2): €810 per month — billed over 9 monthly installments → Annual tuition €7,290. - Escuela Infantil I Ciclo (ages 1–2): Full-day (08:30–17:00) €520 per month → Annual tuition €5,200 (10 monthly installments implied); Morning-only (09:00–13:00) €332 per month → Annual tuition €3,320 (10 monthly installments implied). Material escolar is included for these groups. Other regularly billed services and costs - Comedor (school canteen): General cost €176 per month (10-month billing) → Annual €1,760. For 2.º de Bachillerato the canteen is billed €196 per month (9-month billing). Daily meal voucher €13/day; daily breakfast voucher €9/day. - Transporte (school bus): Full route €142 per month (10-month billing) → Annual €1,420; Half route €85 per month (10-month billing) → Annual €850. The “media ruta” definition is up to six services per week. Enrollment in transport must be maintained for the full school year (no mid-year cancellations). - Horario ampliado / vigilado (extended care): From 07:30 with breakfast €105 per month; From 08:00 with breakfast (Primary) €31 per month; Afternoon supervised time 16:40–17:30 (Primary) €31 per month. For Infantil I cycle: early arrival from 07:30 with breakfast €62/month or from 08:00 without breakfast €38/month. - Seguro escolar (school insurance): €64 per year (pago anual). What is included in the tuition price - The tuition price includes complementary activities for Infantil and Primaria (examples listed: judo, dance, skating, fencing, chess, swimming, theatre, musical activities, painting), the school guidance/psychology department (Infantil, Primaria and Secundaria), preparation for Cambridge examinations, support classes in 4.º ESO and Bachillerato, and the school nursing service. Sibling discounts and concessions - Teaching (tuition) sibling discounts: the third enrolled child receives a 75% discount on teaching fees; the fourth enrolled child receives a 100% discount on teaching fees. The matrícula for the third child is shown as free. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in monthly installments: standard billing is 10 monthly payments for most stages; certain second-year programmes (specified years of Bachillerato and IB2) are billed over 9 monthly payments as indicated for those year groups. The matrícula is a single, one-off payment. Enrollment in certain services (canteen and transport) must be maintained for the entire academic year and contract cancellations for those services are not accepted during the school year. Refunds and reductions - Illness absence reduction: In case of absence due to illness of 15 consecutive days, a reduction of €116 is applied to the following month's invoice; this reduction may be applied a maximum of two times within each school year. Boarding (internado) - Boarding is not listed among the services or fees; no boarding fees are applicable. The school's published fee schedule and services list focus on day-school items (tuition, canteen, transport, wrap care, etc.). Uniforms and school materials - No separate uniform fee is listed in the published fee schedule. For Escuela Infantil I Ciclo the cost of school materials is specifically listed as included in the stated fee for that cycle. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods for school-related purchases and payments include bank transfer and payment by debit/credit card. For school-shop or online purchases tied to the school's supplier platform, PayPal and financing options (via a consumer finance provider) are offered on that purchasing platform. Specific payment channels for tuition (e.g., bank account details, direct debit mandates or card processing setup) are handled through the school's administrative/payment systems. Mandatory service rules and additional points - Enrollment in canteen and transport is required for the full academic year once activated — mid-year cancellations for those services are not accepted. The published schedule also indicates limits/definitions for half-route use and special billing arrangements for second-year baccalaureate groups. (End of fee overview.)
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The dining service is a health-education tool. Menus are supervised by a nutritionist to ensure quality and a varied, balanced diet. The centre has two kitchens and in-house staff who prepare daily menus tailored to different ages, and the dining area is supervised by teachers. Menus accommodate students with special dietary needs (allergies and intolerances).
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Center is managed by LEGAMAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, S.L.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Legamar International School combines a bilingual daily program in English and Spanish as part of an international education model. In early childhood education, learning is immersive with 50% in English and 50% in Spanish. The school uses bilingual, native professionals and conversation assistants to reinforce oral skills, and Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certificates are available. French and German are offered from the first year of Primary. The methodology includes project-based learning, ICT integration, service-learning, flipped classroom, design thinking and cooperative learning, with learning through projects and a focus on sustainability and emotional education. The school is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for 16-19-year-olds, comprising six subject groups plus the core components Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and Extended Essay; the IB DP is designed to prepare students for university and is recognised by universities worldwide.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Emotional Partner: Through the development of their emotional intelligence, students are able to identify and manage their own and other people's emotions, allowing the development of an adequate socio-affective environment.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Speech therapy is offered.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through emotional intelligence development and the fostering of a socio-affective environment under the Emotional Partner approach.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Two laboratories, one for Science and one for Physics and Chemistry, support practical lessons across the Natural Sciences and Physics and Chemistry syllabi. The main library was refurbished in the 2021–2022 school year, and there is a dedicated library space for study. There are two psychomotricity classrooms for early childhood. An art workshop-laboratory provides space for plastic arts with storage for materials and works. An environmental education classroom hosts natural experiments, and large outdoor areas include an outdoor classroom, a farm, school gardens and a pond with an aquatic and plant ecosystem used for practical natural science lessons.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Two laboratories, one for Science and one for Physics and Chemistry, are used for compulsory practical lessons as part of the Natural Sciences and Physics and Chemistry syllabi, and for Primary Environmental Studies. The main library was refurbished in the 2021–2022 school year and there is a dedicated library space. Two psychomotricity classrooms serve early childhood students. An art workshop-laboratory provides space for creative work with storage for materials and artworks. An environmental education classroom hosts natural experiments, and outdoor spaces include an outdoor classroom, a farm, school gardens and a pond used for practical natural science lessons.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities run after the school day ends at 5:00pm and include a wide range of options. Every week more than 600 students participate in extracurricular activities at the school. Activities run from October to June, with the children's play centre and the study centre operating as permanent services starting in September.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Opened in September 1981 as Colegio Legamar. Since then, many cohorts have passed through the school and left a lasting imprint on the institution. Many alumni are today parents of Legamar International School, and many collaborate with us in Orientation Days and other activities where their experiences are valuable for today's students. Alumni are a key value and contribute to the pride and sense of belonging that characterizes us. The center is managed by LEGAMAR S.L.
Community	Community —	Community Many alumni are today parents of Legamar International School. They also collaborate with the school in Orientation Days and in other activities where their experiences are valuable for current students. Alumni are a core value and contribute to the sense of pride and belonging that characterizes the school. If you are an alumnus, fill out your details to stay informed about alumni meetings and initiatives.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme (DP), for 16–19-year-olds, is a rigorous and balanced educational programme with final examinations that provide breadth and depth of knowledge while developing students physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The curriculum includes six subject groups plus core components: Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. Legamar emphasizes learning experiences beyond the official curriculum, with projects that develop critical thinking, social and communication skills, initiative and entrepreneurship, especially in Secondary and Baccalaureate years, including United Nations models, the Technovation Challenge, RetoTech, Reto 20/30, the First Lego League and olympiads.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Drama, speech and debate, and theatre in English, together with public speaking, are used to develop rational thinking, spoken communication, body language and respect for the opinions of others. An art workshop-laboratory supports exploration of plastic arts. The school's learning spaces include an environmental education classroom and a library, fostering creative and artistic activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The Linguistic Project treats bilingualism as the daily coexistence of English and Spanish; in early childhood, learning English is immersive with 50% English and 50% Spanish. The school has bilingual, native professionals and conversation assistants who reinforce oral skills. During school hours, students may prepare for Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certificates, with French and German offered from the first year of Primary Education.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies During Secondary Education, students participate in projects organized outside the school by other institutions, including United Nations models, the Technovation Challenge, RetoTech, Reto 20/30, the First Lego League and olympiads. These activities contribute to the development of critical thinking, social and communication skills, initiative and entrepreneurship.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school collaborates and organises solidarity projects to support various educational, cultural and social institutions, contributing to social progress in local, national and international communities. It also pursues sustainability initiatives through Legamar Sostenible, promoting awareness of recycling, energy saving, reuse and responsible resource use. Emotional and social development programs are integrated to foster responsible citizenship and community engagement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Class Councils use an election system to involve students in service and leadership roles such as Spokesperson, Secretary and Coexistence Mediator. These positions carry responsibilities under the tutor and Guidance Department to ensure productive collaboration and positive social relations within the classroom.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The health education programme promotes behaviours that foster health, including eating habits, emotional health and physical education. An Emotional Education programme, run by the Guidance Department, provides tools for self-esteem, empathy, assertiveness, emotion management and social skills.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and Spanish are taught in a bilingual daily setting. French and German are offered from the first year of Primary Education. Early childhood English learning is immersive (50% English, 50% Spanish). The school provides language support through bilingual native professionals and conversation assistants, and offers exam preparation for Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German, and Delft French certificates.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school uses bilingual education with daily coexistence of English and Spanish. In early childhood education, English learning is immersive with 50% English and 50% Spanish. Bilingual, native professionals and conversation assistants reinforce oral skills. During school hours, students may prepare for Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certificates; French and German are offered from the first year of Primary Education.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs English immersion is used in early childhood with 50% English and 50% Spanish. The school operates in a bilingual daily environment with English and Spanish across the curriculum, supported by bilingual professionals and conversation assistants. French and German are offered from the first year of Primary Education as part of the immersion approach. Language exam preparation for Cambridge English, Goethe German, and Delft French is available for interested students.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions The school provides admissions support through an Admissions Officer. The center has a rolling online admissions process, so applications can be submitted anytime during the year. Fees are published in the Fees section and can be downloaded. To visit, complete the Visit Request Form. A personalized interview is offered; visitors can learn about the school's programs and facilities firsthand. Enrollment is completed with assistance from the Admissions Officer. Arrange an interview to learn more.
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