Casvi International American School vs LIFE International School

	C Casvi International American School Madrid, Spain	L LIFE International School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,130 - 13,880	Fees / year €5,910 - 9,350
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 380	Pupils 128
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Calle del Gavilán, 2, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain	Location Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain. LIFE International School is located at Sector Foresta 1, planta 1, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid. A new campus is at Ronda de Poniente 3, Tres Cantos, Madrid.
Stages	Stages Pre-School & Kindergarten; Elementary & Middle School; High School	Stages Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education with English immersion
School type	School type Private international school	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 34 nationalities represented; the most common nationality is Spanish (52 students); 48 students from other countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or non‑refundable registration fee is published for Casvi International American School Tres Cantos. Tuition fees (annual, by year group) - Nursery (Early Childhood): EUR 7,130 per school year. - Pre‑K & Kindergarten: EUR 7,900 per school year. - Grades 1–5 (Primary): EUR 9,560 per school year. - Grades 6–8 (Middle): EUR 10,300 per school year. - Grades 9–12 (High School): EUR 11,400 per school year. - IB Diploma Programme supplement (additional for Diploma students): EUR 2,480 per school year. Tuition fees per term / instalment detail - Annual tuition amounts are published as the total for the school year by year group. No public per‑term or per‑instalment breakdown is published with the annual amounts. Boarding (student residence) - Resident students (boarding): EUR 1,715 per month. School dining / cafeteria - Monthly school cafeteria menu: EUR 230 per month. - Cafeteria if used only certain days: EUR 15.50 per day. School bus service - Tres Cantos – Soto de Viñuelas route: EUR 135 per month. - Madrid and other municipalities routes: EUR 217 per month. - Half‑route (one way): 50% of the applicable bus fee. - Second sibling and successive bus service discount: reduced fee of EUR 78 (per month) indicated for the 2nd sibling/successive bus service. Other costs / fees - IB Diploma Programme supplement (see above): EUR 2,480 per year for students in the IB Diploma. - No separate uniform price schedule is published; uniform costs are not itemised in the public fee schedule. - No explicit public listing of additional recurring charges (for example activity fees, instrument or subject‑specific fees, capital levy, or refundable deposits) is published in the public fee summary. Refund information - No public refund policy or details about refunds for tuition, cafeteria, bus or boarding fees is published in the school fee summary. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is presented as a school‑year total by year group. No public schedule showing the school's billing dates, instalment options, deadlines, discounts for early payment, or penalties for late payment is published alongside the annual amounts. Fee payment options - No public list of accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, or online payment provider) is published in the school fee summary. Contact details are provided for admissions and enquiries. Summary of what is publicly available and what is not published - Publicly available, itemised figures: annual tuition by year group, IB supplement, monthly boarding fee, cafeteria monthly/daily fees, and bus route fees including half‑route and second‑sibling bus pricing. - Not published in the public fee summary: a separate application/registration fee amount (if any), per‑term or instalment breakdown of the annual tuition, detailed billing schedule and payment deadlines, specific payment methods accepted, uniform costs, itemised extracurricular or instrument fees, and refund terms. If you need these missing details (application/registration fees, instalment schedules, payment methods, refund terms or uniform costs) they are not published in the school's public fee summary.	Fee details Administrative & application fees - Admissions fee (new student assessments and interviews): 100€ (one-time, non-refundable). - New student registration: 825€ (one-time; a 200€ discount is offered for registrations completed between Feb 16 and Apr 15). Non-refundable. - Re-registration fee (annual fee for current students): 85€ (annual; payable by February 15; non-refundable). - Operations and educational resources fee: 565€ (annual; does not include individual classroom material lists; non-refundable). - Full uniform starter pack (daily set and jogging suit): 232€ (starting pack; uniform prices subject to change). Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts) Fees are shown as monthly amounts billed across 10 months. The annual total shown is the monthly amount multiplied by 10. - Pre‑K (half‑day, 8:50–13:00, ages 3–4): 447€ / month — Annual equivalent: 4,470€. - Pre‑K (full day, ages 3–4): 526€ / month — Annual equivalent: 5,260€. - Kindergarten (age 5): 622€ / month — Annual equivalent: 6,220€. - Primary Grades 1–3: 682€ / month — Annual equivalent: 6,820€. - Primary Grades 4–6: 738€ / month — Annual equivalent: 7,380€. - Middle School Grades 7–8: 757€ / month — Annual equivalent: 7,570€. - High School Grades 9–10: 803€ / month — Annual equivalent: 8,030€. - High School Grades 11–12: 935€ / month — Annual equivalent: 9,350€. Optional and additional fees - School lunch (full lunch): 145€ / month (monthly). Annual equivalent: 1,450€. - School lunch (hybrid lunch): 80€ / month (monthly). Annual equivalent: 800€. - Early morning or afternoon care (08:00–08:50 / 16:00–17:00): 85€ / month (monthly). Annual equivalent: 850€. - 10‑pass lunch voucher (includes 10 lunches): 100€ (one‑time). - 10‑pass care voucher (includes 10 care sessions): 65€ (one‑time). - 10‑pass lunch and afternoon voucher (for half‑day students): 185€ (one‑time). - Corporate rates: available on request through administration. Uniform prices may change. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as monthly instalments payable over 10 months (monthly amounts shown above). - Specific deadlines noted in the fee schedule include the re‑registration deadline of February 15 for the re‑registration fee and the registration discount window (Feb 16–Apr 15) for new registrations. Several administrative fees are explicitly non‑refundable. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; LIFE International School operates as a day school for early childhood through grade 12. Refund information - The admissions fee, new student registration fee, re‑registration fee and the operations/educational resources fee are described as non‑refundable. Other fees are specified as one‑time or annual where indicated. Fee payment options and administration - Family account management and billing are handled through the school's Family Portal (client RenWeb) and by the school administration; the school provides phone and email contacts for the admissions and front office. Contact details: +34 910 564 436, +34 638 321 749, +34 657 231 725 and hello@lifeschool.es.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has on-campus student residences with two facilities, one for women and one for men. Resident students receive full board (breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner) and a 24-hour medical service. They may spend weekends with their families or stay at the residence for activities.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory from Pre-School through Grade 11. Boys wear grey long pants, blue sweater, and white polo shirt; girls wear a grey plaid skirt or grey long pants with a blue sweater and white polo shirt; footwear should be black or navy blue and sneakers are not allowed. Smocks are mandatory from Nursery 2 through Kindergarten; sportswear (PreK 1–G10) is a full tracksuit with a T-shirt and shorts; all clothing must be named.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The canteen serves meals prepared the same day in the school kitchen. The menu follows a Mediterranean diet and includes vegetarian, vegan and pork-free options; Vegan Day is held monthly and special menus are offered on days such as Gluten Free Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year or Language Week. A snack is provided at recess, and dining rates vary for daily or monthly arrangements.	Food options Lunch is served on site with a monthly lunch menu. A November 2025 menu is published and downloadable.
House system	House system —	House system The school has Houses. Each year, students choose a name for their house based on the color of their house (examples include Black Ninjas and Red Dynamites). There is a Spirit Week and Service Week competition, and students earn points for their House for exemplary behavior; currently, students can earn points for reading during March.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Casvi International American School is part of the Casvi Educational Group.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB methodology is used at all stages. The program runs from Early Childhood through PYP, MYP and DP. Casvi International American School offers an international education through the American curriculum and the International Baccalaureate. English is the language of instruction with native teachers; Mandarin Chinese is taught from age 8 and German from age 10. The IB approach is practical and transdisciplinary, with teaching aimed at applying knowledge in real-world contexts. IB methodology is implemented from age 3 onward across all stages (Early Childhood Education: PYP, MYP and DP) for a continuous, cohesive program.	Curriculum details LIFE offers an international program for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary education with English immersion. Early Childhood (Pre-K and Kindergarten, ages 3-5) uses an English immersion curriculum, with a thematically planned program that integrates language development, math, and science within thematic units; it uses guided play, learning centers, music, art, library resources, and emphasizes character development. Elementary (Grades 1-6) includes English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values; the curriculum integrates Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education; apart from Spanish Language and Culture, all classes are 100% English immersion; cross-curricular units and projects are used. Secondary (Grades 7-12) offers a full international pathway based on an American curriculum taught in English immersion; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish Geography and History, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Bible; Art, Music, Technology, Health, and Physical Education are included, with two Spanish classes taught in Spanish. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and can issue a U.S. high school diploma after completing 12th grade; LIFE is registered with the Community of Madrid as a foreign school (License 28078353) and diplomas must be co-validated to enter Spanish universities, with Lengua Castellana y Literatura and Geografía e Historia as required.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 5
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The LIFE curriculum prepares students for international university pathways in Spain, the United States, and beyond, through a full American curriculum delivered in English.
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 The school uses positive discipline to promote emotional and social development. Clear boundaries and a focus on respect and empathy guide daily interactions. Students learn to manage their emotions and make responsible decisions. This approach supports the emotional development and social skills of Casvi Tres Cantos students.	Social & emotional learning LIFE International School emphasizes Character Development, Collaboration, and Service as core educational areas. The teacher acts as a model and coach who comes alongside each student to stimulate the student's desire and joy of learning, and teamwork is an educational emphasis to prepare students for global leadership. Biblical Integration and values-based learning undergird classroom relationships and personal growth, supporting social-emotional development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Attention and support for pupils with special needs is provided, with special emphasis on giftedness. School support is available during school hours. Spanish reinforcement classes are offered for international students. Classes are delivered in small groups to ensure individualized attention.	Special educational needs (SEN) Classes are small to accommodate needs for hands-on learning, language support, and individualized support for special learning needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches in English through immersion with native English teachers. Spanish coexists with English in the subjects of Spanish Language and Social Sciences. Students can choose Spanish as the language of instruction for the Diploma Programme. Spanish classes for foreigners are available.	English as an additional language English Immersion: Classes are taught in English by teachers who are certified to teach non-native students. Students with different levels of English learn in the same class with their peers. Individualized English instruction and support is provided to help students achieve fluency in content areas. Spanish language and culture are taught in primary courses.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school supports emotional and social development through positive discipline and targeted programs. A focus on empathy and respectful interactions helps students manage emotions. The approach contributes to the overall mental well-being of students.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding An Ethical Channel is available for safeguarding concerns. Privacy and data protection policies are published to safeguard personal information.	Safeguarding LIFE emphasizes a safe, nurturing, supportive environment with a warm community. The school fosters respect for others, kindness, leadership, and conflict resolution rooted in empathy, and teachers care for students beyond academics.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is made up of seven buildings on a 25,000 m2 campus with extensive sports and recreational areas. Classes are held in spacious classrooms equipped with everything necessary for quality education; learning spaces also include computer rooms and laboratories, a music room, and a library. An auditorium is highlighted for student performances, graduations, exhibitions, and conferences. The campus is surrounded by landscaped areas and groves of trees, providing a natural environment for learning. The facilities include an artificial grass football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, two tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, a dance hall, and an indoor sports center.	Facilities overview New Campus: Ronda de Poniente 3, Tres Cantos. LIFE International School serves Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary education with English immersion. The school provides a lunch service with a monthly lunch menu. The campus is located in Tres Cantos, Madrid.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The sports facilities include an artificial grass football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, two tennis courts, and two paddle tennis courts. A dance hall and an indoor sports center support a wide range of physical activities. The school is set in a natural environment with landscaped spaces that complement sporting and recreational activities.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classes are held in spacious classrooms. Learning spaces include computer rooms and laboratories, a music room, and a library. An auditorium is equipped for student performances, graduations, exhibitions, and conferences. The campus comprises seven buildings on a 25,000 m2 site.	Academic facilities An American curriculum is delivered in English immersion across Early Childhood through Secondary. Early Childhood (Pre-K & Kindergarten, ages 3-5) is taught in English immersion with language development and thematic units integrating reading, math, science, and social skills. The Elementary program covers Grades 1-6 with English immersion in all classes except two Spanish classes; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values, with cross-curricular integration of Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education. Secondary School (Grades 7-12) provides a full international pathway, preparing students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Geography and History, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Bible, and additional subjects like Art, Music, Technology, Health, and Physical Education; all classes except two Spanish classes are 100% English immersion. LIFE is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is authorized to issue a U.S. high school diploma after 12th grade. LIFE is registered with the Spanish government as a foreign school in Spain and authorized by the Community of Madrid (License 28078353).
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities To encourage school spirit and the development of our students' skills, Casvi Tres Cantos offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Piano, guitar, tennis, paddle tennis, or dance lessons are available, and there is an After-School Programme. As an American school, Thanksgiving and Christmas are celebrated as part of the extra-curricular experience. The program includes events such as the Christmas Show, Winter Week (a ski trip to Andorra), Graduations, Spring Festival, Family Day, and American Traditions, plus a Book Fair every trimester that provides English-language books and literacy activities.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Casvi International American School is part of the Casvi Educational Group. The Casvi educational group was founded in 1985 with Eurocolegio Casvi in Villaviciosa de Odón. In 2005 Casvi School in Boadilla del Monte was established as a charter school, and in 2017 Casvi International American School was founded in Tres Cantos. The school is based on the American education system and offers the three International Baccalaureate programs: PYP, MYP, and DP. The mission is to educate and train global citizens through international-mindedness, language acquisition and talent development, preparing students to contribute positively to society.	History LIFE International School opened in 2017 with a full Early Childhood program and operates with English immersion. The founding team established the school to walk alongside each child from early learning to university readiness. The vision began in 2014 when professionals formed the Christian Schools in Spain (CSS), a nonprofit that laid the groundwork for a Christ-centered international school in Tres Cantos. In September 2025, LIFE completed Grade 12, serving students from ages 3 to 18 across Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and High School. In early 2026, LIFE moved to a new purpose-built facility and will share the Tres Cantos campus with SID Madrid. LIFE is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and by the Middle States Association (MSA), and is recognized by the Government of Spain as a Foreign School authorized by the Community of Madrid (License 28078353).
Community	Community Casvi Foundation was established in 2006 to involve the entire educational community in projects for the common good, supporting the poorest sectors of society locally and internationally. The foundation's first project built a three-story building in Piura, Peru, which now houses an Occupational Training Center offering courses in hospitality, painting, ceramics, dressmaking, hairdressing, embroidery and computer science, as well as a dining room feeding about 140 people daily. The school collaborates with NGOs such as Cáritas Madrid and the Banco de Alimentos, and students and families are encouraged to propose charitable actions throughout the year, including charity races and campaigns such as La vuelta al cole and the #PañueloChallenge. Social responsibility is integrated into Casvi's mission as part of its educational community.	Community Life International School has 34 nationalities represented and 9 languages spoken by families at home. The LIFE community is multicultural, with families from different countries within a single family unit. The school uses a Houses system, with names chosen by students such as Black Ninjas and Red Dynamites. Spirit Week and Service Week are held as school-wide competitions, with house points for exemplary behavior, and there is a March reading-focused activity.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Casvi Tres Cantos offers the International Baccalaureate programs at PYP, MYP and DP within an American system of education. The school's teaching staff is largely native English speakers and English is the language of instruction.	Academic & intellectual Life International School offers a full international pathway from Early Childhood through Grade 12 under an American curriculum delivered in English immersion. Core Elementary subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values, with Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education integrated across the program. In Secondary, the curriculum continues with English immersion and education designed to prepare students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is authorized to issue a U.S. high school diploma after Grade 12; it is registered with the Spanish government as a foreign school in Spain (License 28078353).
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Piano, guitar, tennis, paddle tennis and dance lessons are offered as extracurricular activities. The Christmas Show features music, dance and theatre performances, and the school hosts a Christmas Festival. Winter Week includes a ski trip to Andorra (with the option to visit Caldea), and a Family Day features a Talent Show.	Arts & creative Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education are integrated into LIFE's curriculum. In Early Childhood, learning centers include art, drama, and music to support language development, reading, and creative expression. Cross-curricular projects and hands-on activities help bring learning to life across all grades.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Pen-Pal Program is run in collaboration with Avondale GATE Magnet School in Michigan, USA. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish available to international students to support integration. Students may take official language exams on campus, including GESE (Trinity), Cambridge, Goethe and YCT through the Confucius Institute.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies An after-school programme offers activities such as piano, guitar, tennis, paddle tennis and dance. The school hosts a Christmas Show and other seasonal events, including a Winter Week ski trip and a Spring Festival, plus a Book Fair to promote English reading. A Family Day includes a Talent Show and other activities for families.	Social & hobbies Life International School has a House system; each year students choose a house name based on color, with examples such as Black Ninjas and Red Dynamites. There is a Spirit Week and Service Week with a House Cup, and students can earn points for their house, including through reading during March.
Community & service	Community & service Casvi Foundation drives social responsibility with projects including a Piura, Peru initiative delivering an Occupational Training Center and dining facilities for those in need. The school also collaborates with Cáritas and Banco de Alimentos, and runs charitable campaigns such as La vuelta al cole and the #PañueloChallenge with the Aladina Foundation.	Community & service Service is a core value: students are challenged to care about the needs of others and learn to contribute to their community, developing leadership as they serve.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes sports and wellness through extensive after-school activities, including tennis and dance. Winter Week provides a skiing trip to Andorra, with other activities such as Caldea visits, ensuring students stay engaged during White Week. American traditions such as Sports Day are celebrated throughout the year to foster school spirit and community.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health and Fitness are emphasized, with a focus on healthy habits, physical activity, a balanced diet, sportsmanship, and rest. LIFE has its own Lunch Service.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Spanish is taught in Spanish Language and Culture, and Spanish can be the language of instruction in the Diploma Programme. Chinese is taught from Grade 1; in Grade 9, students may continue Chinese or German. German is taught from Grade 5; in Grade 9, students may continue German.	Language provision English and Spanish are taught. English is the language of instruction in most classes and daily school life; Spanish Language and Culture are taught in Spanish in the elementary years, while Spanish Language and Literature and Spanish Geography and History are taught in Spanish in secondary. Bible Literacy and Values are included in core subjects, and the DeepRoots Bible curriculum is used in Elementary.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction across all stages. Spanish coexists with English in the classrooms for Spanish Language and Social Sciences, and students may choose Spanish as the language of instruction in the Diploma Programme.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Authentic English immersion is offered. An English immersion program for foreign students is available, with English serving as the language of instruction across all stages.	Immersion programs LIFE Preschool is an English immersion program. Elementary uses 100% English immersion in all subjects except Spanish Language and Culture. Secondary uses 100% English immersion in all subjects except two Spanish classes: Spanish Language and Literature, and Spanish Geography and History. The program is based on an American curriculum and delivered through a full English immersion model.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations IB (International Baccalaureate) methodology at all stages. Practical and transdisciplinary learning methodology.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Start the admission process through the application form or contact Casvi Tres Cantos with questions. The school provides an online application form and a Request for Information option. The address is C. del Gavilán, 2, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid.	Admissions A personalized admission process with three easy steps: Schedule a visit (in person or Zoom) to gather information; Take a tour; Apply online.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Community of Madrid has published a call for scholarships for the First Cycle of Early Childhood Education (0-3 years) in private centers authorized by the Community of Madrid for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are for families with children in the First Cycle of Early Childhood Education; their purpose is to promote access to quality early education and to support families in reconciling work and personal life. Application requirements include income and family situation criteria such as the child's age, per capita household income, and the employment status of the parents, as detailed in the Official Gazette (BOCM). The deadline for applications is June 4 to June 24 (inclusive). Casvi Tres Cantos offers an IB-based education and views scholarships as a valuable opportunity to access education from the early years.	Scholarships —
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