Colegio Brains vs Liceo Europeo

	C Colegio Brains Madrid, Spain	L Liceo Europeo Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,579 - 12,966	Fees / year €6,300 - 18,600
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 (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 9	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Private international school in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. The campus is at C/ Salvia, 48, 28109 Madrid. It forms part of Brains International School, offering IB programmes on the La Moraleja campus.	Location La Moraleja, Madrid. Address: C/ Camino Sur, 10-12, La Moraleja, 28109, Madrid. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Stages	Stages Early Education (PYP); Primary Education (PEP/PYP); Middle Years Programme (PAI/MYP); Baccalaureate (National / IB DP).	Stages Early education; Primary; Secondary – Middle School; Baccalaureate. The International Baccalaureate program is available.
School type	School type Private international school	School type Private bilingual school in Madrid.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Speech therapy (Logopedia) provided by the Speech Therapy Department. CEDE Brains offers early stimulation and educational development support and family guidance.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details School transport routes are offered; information on routes and arrangements is published by Brains La Moraleja.	Bus service details The school offers several bus routes to facilitate access. Route 01: morning pickups around 8:00 a.m. and afternoon returns around 4:55–5:22 p.m. Route 02: morning pickups around 7:40–8:14 a.m. and returns around 5:00–5:40 p.m. Routes 03–07 follow additional schedules with morning pickups around 7:45–8:30 a.m. and afternoon returns around 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Overview (campus-specific fees for the current academic year) Brains International School — La Moraleja - Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450. This amount is deducted from the September invoice. - Annual enrolment (matrícula): Infant & Primary EUR 491; Secondary & Baccalaureate EUR 499. Charged on the September invoice. - Annual tuition (shown as annual amounts by stage): - Pre‑school (0, 1, 2 years): EUR 6,579.00. Alternative schedules listed: up to 3 days/week EUR 4,766.00; half‑day (9h–12h/week) EUR 6,415.00. 3–5 years: EUR 6,883.00. - Primary 1st–2nd: EUR 8,640.00. - Primary 3rd–6th: EUR 9,229.00. - Secondary (ESO): EUR 10,529.00. - Baccalaureate (1st and 2nd): EUR 10,541.00 each. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 12,966.00 each. These tuition figures are published as annual charges. - Compulsory and optional services (examples and prices): - Compulsory dining (Primary): annual EUR 2,230.00; Compulsory dining (Secondary): annual EUR 2,240.00. - Optional dining (Infant): monthly EUR 218.00; Baccalaureate monthly EUR 224.00; single‑day lunch EUR 15.00. - Extra hours / wraparound care: monthly options from EUR 49.00 (single extra hour) up to EUR 133.00 (full extra hour with breakfast and snack). - Instrumental music (curricular for ESO 1st–4th): monthly EUR 86.00. - The published tuition fees include most textbooks and digital books (with specific exceptions), corporate teaching materials, curricular excursions, mid‑morning snack for youngest children, and school insurance; swimming is included except in listed final years. - Sibling discounts: third sibling 25%; fourth sibling 50%; fifth sibling 100% (applies to educational services). - Cancellation / refund rule: amounts paid to the Centre (reservation and other sums) are treated as non‑refundable if the student's enrolment is cancelled. The reservation is specifically deducted from the September invoice and will be retained in case of withdrawal. Brains International School — Conde Orgaz (Madrid) - Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450 (deducted from the September invoice). Annual enrolment fee for Infant: EUR 450 (charged in September). - Annual tuition (2025/2026) by stage: - Young Learners / Pre‑Nursery half‑day (9h–12h/week): EUR 6,332.00. - Young Learners / Pre‑Nursery full: EUR 6,736.00. - Nursery / Reception / Preparatory: EUR 7,036.00. - (Further services such as dining, extra hours and breakfast/snack are shown separately—see the services section below.) - Services and other charges: optional monthly lunch EUR 210.00; lunch per day EUR 15.00; breakfast/snack monthly EUR 42.00; extra hours monthly from EUR 50.00 up to EUR 135.00 (full extra hour with breakfast and snack). Published tuition includes curricular excursions and school insurance. - Sibling discounts: third sibling 25%; fourth sibling 50%; fifth sibling 100%. Cancellation / refund rule: amounts paid are considered non‑refundable on withdrawal. Brains International School — Las Palmas / Telde (Canary Islands) - Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450 (deducted from the September invoice). Annual enrolment: Infants EUR 435; Primary EUR 461; Secondary & Baccalaureate EUR 477. Charged in September. - Annual tuition (2025/2026) by stage (examples): - Infants (0, 1, 2 years) full: EUR 4,941.00; half‑day (9h–12h/week) EUR 4,011.00; reduced 3‑day option EUR 3,541.00. - Upper infants (3–4 years): EUR 5,290.00; 5 years: EUR 5,364.00. - Primary 1st–4th: EUR 6,073.00; Primary 5th–6th: EUR 6,661.00. - Secondary: EUR 7,241.00. - Baccalaureate 1st and 2nd: EUR 6,917.00 each. These amounts are shown as annual fees. - Services and other charges: compulsory Primary lunch annual EUR 1,800.00; optional infant monthly lunch EUR 169.00; secondary/baccalaureate monthly lunch EUR 180.00; daily lunch EUR 14.00; breakfast/snack monthly EUR 71.00; early/late care monthly options from EUR 24.00 to EUR 45.00. Tuition inclusions and textbook exceptions are specified in the published fee schedule. Sibling discounts apply as noted above. Application fees and enrolment summary (all campuses where published) - Place reservation fee (common across published campus schedules): EUR 450. It is deducted from the September invoice. On withdrawal, sums paid are treated as non‑refundable. - Annual enrolment (matrícula) varies by campus and stage (examples: La Moraleja Infant/Primary EUR 491; Las Palmas Infant EUR 435; Conde Orgaz Infant EUR 450). Enrolment amounts are billed on the September invoice. Billing schedule and payment terms (as published) - The published fee documents present tuition as annual amounts and show that the place reservation is deducted from the September invoice; annual enrolment fees are charged in the September invoice. Specific installment plans (terms or number of instalments) and the school's accepted payment methods are not itemised in the published fee schedules. Cancellation of enrolment renders amounts paid non‑refundable in the published schedules. Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential fees are listed in the published fee schedules for the campuses reviewed. All published charges relate to day schooling, meals, extracurricular or wraparound services. Other fees and typical additional costs - Dining / lunch (examples by campus): daily lunch ranges EUR 14.00–15.00; monthly infant lunches and baccalaureate lunch options are shown per campus (examples given above). - Wraparound care (early morning / extra hour / extended day): monthly fees appear in published schedules (examples EUR 24.00 up to EUR 135.00 depending on campus and option). - Music / curricular extras: instrumental music listed (example La Moraleja EUR 86.00/month for ESO curricular). - Uniform and school clothing: a Brains online store is available and example items are priced (e.g., a primary sweatshirt shown at EUR 28.00 in the school store). Uniform costs are charged separately via the school store. - Textbooks and materials: most tuition fees include textbooks and digital books except for specified year groups (examples noted in each campus schedule where exceptions apply). Some Baccalaureate materials may be requested from families. Refunds and cancellations - Published fee schedules state that the reservation and amounts paid to the Centre are considered non‑refundable in the event of cancellation of the student's matriculation. This condition is shown in the campuses' published fee documents. Fee payment options - The public fee schedules specify billing events (for example, deduction of the reservation from the September invoice and enrolment charged in September) but do not list the accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the published price documents. For parents arranging payment, the fee documents indicate amounts and billing timing rather than specific payment channels. Useful facts for entering these figures into a database - Tuition and service charges are presented as annual amounts by stage/campus in the published school price schedules; dining and wraparound services are frequently shown as monthly or per‑day charges. Reservation and enrolment are separate line items and are billed against the September invoice. Published schedules include sibling discounts and list which learning materials are included or excluded from tuition. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Academic year and scope - Fees shown apply to the academic year 2025/2026. The academic year runs from September to June. Application / registration fee - Registration / reservation fee: €630. Tuition fees (annual amounts by year group) - Pre-K 1–2 (half day): €4,120 per year. - Pre-K 1–2 (full day): €7,690 per year. - Pre-K 3 (3-year-olds): €8,840 per year. - Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten (4–5 years): €9,160 per year. - Primary (Years 1–5): €11,330 per year. - Year 6 Primary; Years 1 and 2 Secondary: €11,930 per year. - Years 3 and 4 Secondary: €12,960 per year. - Year 1 Baccalaureate: €13,930 per year. - Year 2 Baccalaureate: €13,950 per year. (Year 2 billed from September to May.) - Years 1 Diploma Programme (IB): €16,100 per year. (Year 2 billed from September to May.) - Years 2 Diploma Programme (IB): €16,101 per year. (Year 2 billed from September to May.) U.S. High School Diploma (Vermont Academy) - Grades 9 & 10 (full school year): €19,850 per year. - Grades 11 & 12 (full school year): €20,170 per year. - Vermont Academy inscription / registration: €630. Lunch - School lunch service is included in tuition for all students. Alternative menus are available for dietary requirements. Transport (monthly rates) - Round-trip bus service (route): €155 per month. - One-way (single) route: €114 per month. - Return bus for Baccalaureate and Diploma Programme students is included in the tuition for those programmes. Fixed and recurring charges (amounts and billing timing) - Insurance: €45 (annual charge; billed in October). - School supplies: €53 (termly/quarterly; billed in November, February and May). - Pedagogical / digital resources (Primary STEAM): €15 (monthly for Primary STEAM). - Pedagogical / educational resources for Secondary, Baccalaureate and Vermont: €16 (billing frequency indicated in the fees document). - Digital resources for Pre-K 4 to Kindergarten: €15 (quarterly; billed October, March and June). Other charges - School trips and field visits: additional charges apply; the school schedules approximately one trip per month and school trips with separate charges. - Registration fee noted above (€630) is a separate, one-off charge connected to enrolment/reservation. - Uniform: students do not wear a mandatory school uniform, so no uniform fee is listed. Boarding - Boarding is not offered as a standard feeed service for day-to-day schooling; no boarding fees are listed. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary of published billing timing) - Academic year period: September–June. Tuition is shown as an annual amount per year group. Certain second-year programmes (Year 2 Baccalaureate and Year 2 of the IB Diploma Programme) are billed from September through May (9 months). Fixed charges have explicit billing months: insurance in October; school supplies in November, February and May; digital resources for Pre-K 4/K in October, March and June; pedagogical resources for Primary billed monthly. Specific monthly billing for other year groups is indicated for some items. Refunds and fee withdrawal - A public refund policy or detailed rules on refunds and cancellations is not listed in the published fee schedule or the school's fees document. The published fees identify registration, recurring fixed charges and additional activity charges but do not specify refund terms. Payment methods and options - The publicly published fees document and the school fees page list amounts, billing frequencies and billing months but do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, or credit card) in the published fee materials. Concise note on available public information - The items above reproduce the school's published annual tuition amounts, fixed charges, transport rates and the billing months or frequencies that the school publishes for the 2025/2026 academic year. The published materials do not provide a detailed tuition instalment schedule (number of tuition instalments and exact due dates for standard tuition billing), explicit refund rules, or a list of accepted payment methods in the fees document.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform; uniforms are sold through the Brains Store.	Uniform requirement No uniform is required.
Food options	Food options The dining service is provided with a published dining menu. A Department of Healthy Habits oversees nutrition and wellbeing, including menu quality checks.	Food options School lunch with an in-house kitchen and daily healthy menus.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is private and part of the Brains International School group.	Governance and ownership Governing body: Liceo Europeo Foundation.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Brains Arturo Soria is an international school in Madrid where all subjects are taught in English, with the exception of Spanish language and mathematics. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) forms the primary curriculum, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is pursued for the secondary level, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered for Bachillerato. The school is a candidate IB World School for the MYP and seeks authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Apple Distinguished School is a designation held by the institution. French and German are taught as additional languages, with oral instruction first and written work added from 4th grade onward.	Curriculum details From 1 to 18 years old. Early Education follows the American Program (International Nursery School). Primary uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with active teaching and multilingual learning. Secondary offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) or the American Vermont Academy program (Grades 9 and 10), with classes in Spanish and English and immersion in Chinese, French, and German. Baccalaureate provides three paths: National Program, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), and the American Vermont Academy (Grades 11 and 12). The school emphasizes multilingual education, inquiry-based learning, and preparation for admission to leading universities around the world.
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Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results 2024/25: Brains Arturo Soria achieved a Diploma average of 33.27 out of 45, with a top score of 44; 18.8% of students scored 40–45 and 27.7% scored 38–45. Brains La Moraleja achieved a Diploma average of 32 out of 45. These results are presented as above the world average.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school has an International Universities Counselor who provides personalized plans for university admission, organizes parent information meetings, and coordinates admissions for study abroad. Applications have been submitted to universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, China, Italy, and Denmark.	Higher education progression The Baccalaureate pathways prepare students for access to leading national and international universities. The IB Diploma Programme is highly valued by international universities and provides preparation for higher education in Europe, the United States, and other global university systems. The school offers three options—National Program, IB Diploma Programme, and American Vermont Academy—allowing students to tailor their university pathway. University guidance provides individual advising on academic pathways, information about national and international universities, and workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional skills.
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 Brains Group provides a socially and emotionally stimulating environment that supports personal and social development. The Educational Guidance Department guides students in evolutionary, social-emotional and academic development, especially during transitions or personal crises, working alongside families and tutors. A Student Welfare and Protection Coordinator oversees safeguarding, with a psychologist coordinating across centres to support well-being. Mindfulness practical lessons are part of the plan, and Families in School sessions build positive family-life dynamics to support development. The Tutorial Action Plan includes a Values and Emotional Intelligence Programme and activities to develop self-knowledge, empathy, self-esteem and social skills, including education for equality and preventing gender-based violence and the KIVA program to prevent bullying. The CEDE BRAINS multidisciplinary student-care service provides coordinated intervention in speech therapy, psychology, pedagogy, psychomotor education and occupational therapy to support students' well-being.	Social & emotional learning The school creates a happy emotional environment from infancy to university entrants. Pupils grow and learn in an emotionally safe and creative environment. The school is a big family that fosters cooperation between teachers, parents and pupils. Through cooperative models of education, synergies are built between teachers, parents and pupils. Emotional well-being is a central element of the learning approach.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Measures for students with learning difficulties include individualised remedial education, academic support in class, and Individualised Curricular Adaptation with an Individualised Education Programme. Speech Therapy, Brain Training Gym, Kumon, and Chess are available supports, and remedial education can be an alternative to a third or fourth foreign language. For students newly incorporated into the bilingual system, there are English immersion and Spanish immersion programmes, along with additional language and curricular adaptations. There are dedicated measures for gifted and talented students, including curriculum adaptation and enrichment projects, such as the OPEN CLASSROOM project in Social and Natural Science Research. The school also provides a multidisciplinary student-care service (CEDE BRAINS) for comprehensive and coordinated intervention.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school uses a guidance department to support students. It detects learning difficulties and attends to special educational needs. It emphasizes attention to diversity. This support is part of the six fundamental pillars of the Individualized Educational Project. The Quality Policy underpins this work and aims for continuous improvement in meeting student needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school provides 100% English immersion in Infant Education, with the International Curriculum taught in English from the first year. From age 3, a second language (French or German) is introduced through games, stories and songs. At age 5 months, there is an international education with English as the language of learning, and English and other languages are integrated across the curriculum. The areas of learning are taught in English, and a second language is learned to support language development. English immersion is complemented by additional language supports, including English Plus and classroom support (two teachers) in some settings.	English as an additional language The school maintains a multilingual environment. The school offers international programs including International Nursery School and International Baccalaureate.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Educational Guidance Department focuses on the students' emotional and academic development, contributing to mental well-being. The plan includes mindfulness practical lessons and family-focused sessions to support emotional health. The Plan de Acción Tutorial emphasizes social and emotional skills, including self-knowledge, empathy and healthy relationships, with activities such as mindful practice and education for equality and preventing gender-based violence. Family support sessions aim to strengthen family dynamics in service of holistic development. A multidisciplinary student-care service (CEDE BRAINS) collaborates across psychology, speech therapy and other specialties to support emotional and cognitive development.	Mental wellbeing The school creates a happy emotional environment from infancy to university entrants. Pupils grow and learn in an emotionally safe and creative environment. It is a big family that fosters cooperation among teachers, parents and pupils. Cooperative models of education create synergies between teachers, parents and pupils. Emotional well-being is a priority in the learning approach.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Student Welfare and Protection Coordinator role was established to safeguard students' emotional well-being under applicable protections, with a psychologist coordinating across centres. The school follows established channels for reporting incidents and employs a Compliance Officer to intervene when needed. Programs and measures are coordinated to prevent ill-treatment or abuse and to maintain a safe, healthy and welcoming environment. The approach includes training for professionals and proactive safeguarding across all centres, with a focus on emotional safety and respectful conduct.	Safeguarding The school maintains an Internal Information System with a secure whistleblowing channel to report breaches of the ethical code, legal rules, or EU law. Communications are confidential and can be anonymous to protect informants. It includes channels for reporting harassment, including harassment at work, sexual harassment, and child abuse. Whistleblowers are protected and retaliation is prohibited. The process includes receipt acknowledgment within seven days and investigations with a maximum duration of two to three months, with possible outcomes such as archiving, referral to the Prosecutor, or initiation of a disciplinary procedure.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Brains Arturo Soria teaches every subject in English except Spanish language and mathematics. Our classes are equipped with the latest educational technology. Our students grow up having fun and enjoying our different playgrounds. The facilities include spacious, well-lit classrooms, a laboratory for science, a library to support learning, an organic garden to raise environmental awareness, and a climbing wall to develop motor skills.	Facilities overview The school is a private bilingual school in Madrid serving students from 1 to 18 years old. It has a hall and iClass facilities for teaching, with spaces for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary education and an International Baccalaureate program. The campus includes Gardens and West Garden. It houses a Library and teaching building, a Science Laboratory, a Chemical Laboratory, a LEGO room, a swimming pool, smart classrooms, and a psychomotor area.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Brains Arturo Soria has outdoor sports facilities and basketball courts. There are separate playgrounds for different age groups, including a dedicated area for younger students with swings and pressed rubber floors. A climbing wall provides opportunities to develop motor skills. Outdoor facilities support physical education and team sports.	Sports facilities The campus includes a basketball court, a soccer field, and a padel court. A swimming pool is on site for swimming lessons and training. Outdoor spaces include Gardens and West Garden used for recreation and activities. The facilities support physical education and team sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms are spacious, fitted with the latest technology and natural lighting. A laboratory provides space for experimental science to practise scientific methodology. The library offers information resources and supports guided reading, group work and independent study. The organic garden raises environmental awareness and promotes healthy eating habits. A climbing wall adds a physical education resource.	Academic facilities The school has a Library and teaching building. Science and Chemical Laboratories support science instruction. Classrooms serve Kindergarten through Secondary education. The campus includes dedicated spaces such as a LEGO room and smart classrooms to support technology-enhanced learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities A broad range of extracurricular activities is offered, including Brains Sports (basketball), Chess Academy, Judo Academy, and an Accredited Music School. Non-formal Music School, Funky Dance and Ballet are available for performing arts. Debate Club, Public Speaking and Kumon support academic and communication skills, while Digital Illustration, Cinema, Parkour, Pickleball and Music Theatre expand creative and athletic opportunities. Brains Warrior Kids provides cardiovascular and obstacle-course training through structured circuits and competitions.	Extra curricular facilities Speech therapy and psychopedagogical support are available. Skook Food Studio offers an innovative dining space integrated with learning. The program includes football, tennis, parkour, swimming, diving, equestrian, yoga and mindfulness, volleyball, basketball, and padel, along with other activities such as cycling, rhythmic gymnastics, modern dance, skateboarding, athletics, skating, skiing, and running. Language and arts options include Mandarin Chinese, German, rock band, esports, theater, entrepreneurship, and a music school.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Forty-five years ago, Manuel Sánchez and María Hita founded Brains. The Brains group has developed a pedagogical method that evolves with the times to form healthy, balanced, responsible individuals who are academically and emotionally prepared, with an international outlook and, above all, happiness. The Sánchez Hita family, founders of Brains, recounts the origins and future plans to keep Brains as a reference in international education. Brains La Moraleja offers international education for ages 0–18; Brains Conde Orgaz serves ages 0–5; Brains Arturo Soria provides all IB Programme stages for ages 6–18; Brains Las Palmas provides multilingual education for Maternal and Primary with continuity to Brains Telde; Brains Telde serves Secondary and Bachillerato and opened in 2018, earning Apple Distinguished School recognition.	History Founded by Arsenio Inclán Alonso (Palencia, 1936–2020), Liceo Europeo was created from a belief that education should be a happy environment rather than an oppressive one. He rejected the church monopoly on education and aligned the school with the principles of the Institución Libre de Enseñanza, introducing active teaching and recognizing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a fundamental text. The school has long championed gender equality and multilingualism, with English, French, German, Italian and Mandarin spoken on campus. It became a pioneer in international exchanges, hosting students from around the world and preparing them for study abroad. Today, classrooms are equipped with advanced technology and the center offers the International Baccalaureate, led by Natalia and Gonzalo Inclán who continue their father's legacy, as the school notes it has completed more than thirty-eight years of existence.
Community	Community Brains International Schools' community spans five campuses: Brains La Moraleja (Alcobendas), Brains Orgaz (Conde de Orgaz), Brains Arturo Soria (Arturo Soria, Madrid), Brains Las Palmas (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), and Brains Telde (Telde). The group emphasizes international education and multilingualism, ensuring students speak several languages and engage with diverse cultures. Family involvement is supported through the Escuela de Familias, Coordinadora de Bienestar, Atención a las Familias, and the Programa Familias Internacionales. News highlights across campuses include Brains La Moraleja students winning a NASA international competition, and abundant family testimonials reflecting active community engagement.	Community Liceo Europeo fosters an affectionate, community-oriented environment from infancy to university, prioritizing an emotionally safe and creative setting. Students are encouraged to be protagonists in their own learning journeys, engaging in research, creation, discovery and ongoing learning. The school describes itself as a big family and creates synergies between teachers, parents and pupils through cooperative learning models. It also emphasizes community engagement through its foundation and charitable activities, including the Charity Race that supports the Pablo Horstmann Foundation's work.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Brains Method supports active methodologies and personal content, with each student considered unique. This approach emphasizes active learning and individualized projects.	Academic & intellectual The school offers the International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The Primary Years Programme covers Pre-K3 through 5th year primary; the Middle Years Programme runs from 6th grade primary through 4th year secondary; the Diploma Programme is for 1st and 2nd year Bachillerato and is taught in Spanish. The IB World School designation reflects a commitment to international-mindedness and university preparation.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Summer Camp includes sports, art and technology.	Arts & creative The school offers Theater (Dramatic Arts), Rock Band, and a Music School to develop performance and musical talents.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language International Education guarantees students speak several languages and engage with diverse cultures.	Cultural & language Mandarin Chinese is offered with classes adapted to age and level. German classes are available for Secondary School and Bachillerato.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Values Education and Coexistence Programmes develop emotional intelligence, social skills and responsible citizenship.	Social & hobbies School clubs and activities include Journalism and Yearbook; Entrepreneurship Club; Esports; Rock Band; and Theater (Dramatic Arts).
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Liceo Europeo Foundation runs social work and scholarships, collaborating with multiple foundations. The school partners with organizations such as Fundación Aladina, Fundación Mozambique Sur, Club Español del Medio Ambiente, and Fundación Junior Achievement. The community engages in charitable activities, including the Charity Race to support humanitarian causes.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school offers an IB Diploma (DP) program and a College Counselor.	Leadership & professional Oratory and Debate is taught to develop public speaking and critical thinking. The Vermont Academy program provides an American-style diploma with leadership development, and the Entrepreneurship Club offers experiences in entrepreneurship.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Movement in learning is key; physical exercise supports health, self-esteem and social relations, promoting a healthy lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing From age 1 to 18, students experience a happy emotional environment with a safe and creative atmosphere. The school emphasizes a cooperative, family-like community. Yoga and Mindfulness classes teach attention, concentration, relaxation, and emotion expression.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English, Spanish, French and German. English is the dominant language in early years; Primary offers English/Spanish bilingual expression; Spanish literacy begins in Preparatory and continues through Primary, with reading and writing in both languages. In La Moraleja, Secondary prepares students for Cambridge English, DELF and Goethe exams.	Language provision Languages taught include Spanish, English, Mandarin Chinese, French, and German. Spanish–English bilingual immersion is a core feature, with Mandarin Chinese, French, and German offered as additional languages. Primary uses Spanish as the main language of instruction with some subjects in English, while Secondary and Baccalaureate operate in multilingual contexts; Baccalaureate notes a multilingual environment with academic work in Spanish, English, and other languages. The Vermont Academy American program is taught entirely in English.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction for Young Learners, providing an English-immersion environment. French and German are taught from age 3. Preparatory builds literacy in Spanish, enabling reading and writing in both English and Spanish in Primary.	Bilingual teaching Spanish–English bilingual immersion is a core feature of Liceo Europeo. Primary uses Spanish as the main language of instruction, with a portion of subjects taught in English, and Mandarin Chinese, French, and German are offered from early years. The school serves students from 1 to 18 years old and provides multiple pathways across stages, including the IB Programme (PYP) in Primary, and options in Secondary (IB MYP or American Vermont Academy) and Baccalaureate (National, IB, and American programs).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Infant International Programme provides an English-immersion environment for ages 9 months to 5 years. French and German are introduced from age 3 as part of the multilingual curriculum. Preparatory develops literacy in Spanish, preparing students to begin Primary able to read and write in both languages.	Immersion programs Spanish–English bilingual immersion is integrated as everyday practice. In Primary, Spanish is the main language of instruction with a portion of subjects taught in English, and Mandarin Chinese, French, and German are offered from early years. In Secondary, classes and exams are conducted in Chinese, French, and German, with language credentials CAE, DELF B2, HSK, and FIT 2. The American Vermont Academy program is delivered entirely in English.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Enrollment is open year-round. The admissions process is personalized with close guidance. Flexible scheduling for interviews and visits is offered, and interviews and visits can be completed online or in person. Individual visits are available year‑round, with no waiting. 2. Submit your information and start the process. Enrollment can be completed online or in person, and a 100% online process is available. The admissions team will contact you within 24 hours after you submit your information. International admissions are supported for foreign families relocating to Madrid, with simplified management and ongoing support. 3. Tours and information sessions are available. You can arrange personalized visits throughout the year, and online information sessions are offered for international families or those outside Madrid. The admissions team provides answers to questions within 24 hours and can communicate in multiple languages. 4. Language and program information relevant to admissions. International Nursery School is bilingual Spanish-English with an introduction to Chinese. Primary Education uses a multilingual approach including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, or German. The school offers the International Baccalaureate with a Diploma Programme taught in Spanish, and three Baccalaureate pathways: IB, Spanish Baccalaureate, and American High School. Cambridge, DELF, Goethe, and DELE certifications are available as language credits.
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