European School of Madrid vs Mirasur School

	E European School of Madrid Madrid, Spain	M Mirasur School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,090 - 7,290	Fees / year €3,333 - 6,556
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), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (PYP)
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 1,020
Typical class size	Typical class size 27	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 1989	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Las Rozas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. The campus is located at Calle Cólquide, 14, Las Rozas and is served by two bus routes covering Las Rozas, Torrelodones and Majadahonda.	Location Pinto, Madrid, Spain. The school is located on Pablo Gargallo Street in the La Tenería neighbourhood, about 17 kilometres from central Madrid, serving students from Pinto and surrounding municipalities.
Stages	Stages Infants (0-6), Primary (6-12), Secondary (12-16), Baccalaureate (16-18)	Stages Early childhood education, primary education and secondary education (compulsory secondary education).
School type	School type Private international school; IB World School; part of the Cognita family.	School type IB Primary Years Programme authorised school (PYP).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Be Well Together PSHE programme; safeguarding team including child protection, mental health support, digital safety, and professionals from the psycho-pedagogical department; support for students with high capacities.	Additional learning support Inclusive curriculum with a Learning Support Department headed by the special educational needs coordinator.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Spain
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Transportation service with two routes: Route 1 covers Las Rozas, Torrelodones and Majadahonda; Route 2 serves other neighbouring towns.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details School Fees (Academic year 2025-2026) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as monthly payments in 10 equal instalments, paid from September through June. - An annual enrolment fee (reservation deposit) of EUR 360 is payable at the time of registration; this fee does not include textbooks, excursions, school supplies, or computer equipment. Infants (ages 0–5) - Babies (0–1): 4 hours — EUR 409 per month; annual total (10 instalments) EUR 4,090; per academic term (3-term split) EUR 1,363.33. - Babies (0–1): 8 hours — EUR 578 per month; annual total EUR 5,780; per term EUR 1,926.67. - First Stage (1–2): 4 hours — EUR 348 per month; annual total EUR 3,480; per term EUR 1,160.00. - First Stage (1–2): 8 hours — EUR 499 per month; annual total EUR 4,990; per term EUR 1,663.33. - Second Stage (3–5): EUR 542 per month; annual total EUR 5,420; per term EUR 1,806.67. Primary (ages 6–12) - 1st and 2nd grade: EUR 598 per month; annual total EUR 5,980; per term EUR 1,993.33. - 3rd and 4th grade: EUR 633 per month; annual total EUR 6,330; per term EUR 2,110.00. - 5th and 6th grade: EUR 651 per month; annual total EUR 6,510; per term EUR 2,170.00. Secondary (ages 12–16) - 1st and 2nd year (ESO): EUR 663 per month; annual total EUR 6,630; per term EUR 2,210.00. - 3rd year (ESO): EUR 688 per month; annual total EUR 6,880; per term EUR 2,293.33. - 4th year (ESO): EUR 700 per month; annual total EUR 7,000; per term EUR 2,333.33. Baccalaureate (Pre-university, ages 16–18) - 1st year Bachillerato: EUR 719 per month; annual total EUR 7,190; per term EUR 2,396.67. - 2nd year Bachillerato: EUR 729 per month; annual total EUR 7,290; per term EUR 2,430.00. Annual enrolment fee and discounts - Annual enrolment (reservation) fee: EUR 360 at registration. - Sibling discounts on the school fee: second sibling 10%; third sibling 20%; fourth sibling 50%. Discounts are not cumulative; only the highest single discount applies and they apply to the school fee. - Early payment discount: 1% for payment of the annual amount before September (applies only to the school fee). Additional services and typical charges - Lunch service: Infants EUR 176; Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate EUR 186. An additional daily sandwich option for Bachillerato students is EUR 49. - Extended hours (options and listed prices): Mornings (includes breakfast) — from 08:30: EUR 45; from 08:00: EUR 75. Afternoons — until 17:30: EUR 45; until 18:00: EUR 75. Additional early/late hours (07:00–08:00 and 18:00–19:00) are available only for Infants on request (price on request). - Transport (listed zone prices): Zone 1 (Las Rozas, Torrelodones, Majadahonda) — Round trip EUR 150; One way EUR 115. Zone 2 (other towns) — Round trip EUR 187; One way EUR 133. Boarding - The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding/residential provision. Refund information - The enrolment fee is described as a reservation deposit paid at the time of registration; no separate refund terms are stated alongside the fee information. Fee payment options and contact for billing - Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, etc.) are not listed together with the fee table; for billing arrangements and payment methods, contact the school's admissions office by phone or email: Admissions phone +34 687 52 11 51; email admisionescem@cognita.com. Notes on calculation conventions used above - Monthly figures shown above are the monthly instalment amounts as presented by the school. Annual totals were calculated as the monthly instalment multiplied by 10 (the school's 10-instalment schedule). Per-term amounts were calculated by dividing that annual total by three to present an approximate per-academic-term figure for each year group.	Fee details Application / Reservation fee - A reservation/enrolment payment is required at the time of enrolment consisting of the registration costs plus the fee corresponding to the month of September. This reservation/enrolment payment is non‑refundable once the enrolment is formalised. Tuition fees — monthly, annual and per‑term (per school stage) - The school issues tuition as monthly instalments. For most stages fees are billed across 10 monthly instalments (September–June). Infant School (ages 1–3) is billed across 11 monthly instalments (September–July); annual totals below are calculated from the published monthly rates multiplied by the number of instalments. - Nursery School (1–3 years), 9:00–13:00: EUR 303 per month — Annual total (11 months): EUR 3,333 — Per term (approx., annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,111.00. - Nursery School (1–3 years), 9:00–16:00 (full day): EUR 596 per month — Annual total (11 months): EUR 6,556 — Per term (approx.): EUR 2,185.33. - Early Years (3–6 years): EUR 476 per month — Annual total (10 months): EUR 4,760 — Per term (approx.): EUR 1,586.67. - Primary: EUR 497 per month — Annual total (10 months): EUR 4,970 — Per term (approx.): EUR 1,656.67. - Secondary: EUR 605 per month — Annual total (10 months): EUR 6,050 — Per term (approx.): EUR 2,016.67. - 1º Pre‑University (Year 12 equivalent): EUR 627 per month — Annual total (10 months): EUR 6,270 — Per term (approx.): EUR 2,090.00. - 2º Pre‑University (Year 13 equivalent): EUR 646 per month — Annual total (10 months): EUR 6,460 — Per term (approx.): EUR 2,153.33. (Note: the school's published billing method is monthly instalments; the per‑term figures above are a simple division of the annual total into three equal payments for convenience because the school does not publish term amounts.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing schedule: monthly instalments (September–June) for most stages; Infant School (1–3 years) is billed across September–July (11 instalments). Annual prompt‑payment and sibling discounts apply; there are also discounts on school transport for siblings and free enrolment for siblings and children of former students. A prompt annual payment discount is available. - Regular payments are processed by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) into the school's account; the reservation/enrolment payment is paid by bank transfer to the school account and must be evidenced with a transfer receipt. The school requires notification in writing at least 10 days before the next due date if the direct‑debit account details change. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Mirasur operates as a day school (no boarding facilities). Other costs and optional services - Canteen: the canteen is compulsory for Infant Education (1–6 years) except for Infant pupils enrolled for a half day; the published charge for a single day meal is EUR 12. - School transport (examples from published schedules): morning & afternoon route (Pinto): EUR 104 per month; morning & afternoon route (other towns): EUR 152 per month; single route monthly options and per‑day single trip pricing are also published (for example, a single route monthly rate and single‑day trip rates are set in the school's fees document). Sibling discounts apply to the transport service. - Extended hours / wraparound care: timed packages are charged (examples published): 1 hour EUR 78; 1 hour 30 minutes EUR 98; 2 hours EUR 110; single‑hour ad hoc rates and other time bands are published in the school's fees document. - Field trips, residential trips, external exam fees, school uniform, books and online textbook licences, after‑school activities, and school transport are not included in the published tuition figure and are charged separately where applicable. School materials and 1:1 devices (iPad or Chromebook from Year 4 to Year 13) and educational visits within school hours are included in the tuition. Refunds and cancellations - The reservation/enrolment payment (registration costs and the September fee charged as reservation) is non‑refundable once the enrolment is formalised; the published policy states that the amount paid for reservation/registration will not be returned under any circumstances after formalisation. Fee payment options - Reservation/enrolment payment: bank transfer to the school account (the school publishes the specific account to be used for reservation payments). Regular tuition payments: domiciliation bancaria (direct debit) into a single designated account; the school requires written notice of any account changes at least 10 days before the next due debit. No other regular payment methods are specified in the published fee and conditions documents.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The uniform is compulsory for all Early Years, Primary and Secondary students. Secondary students do not have to wear a uniform except for 1st Baccalaureate, who must wear the Sports uniform during Physical Education; Early Years wear the Sports uniform on swimming days. No pupil may enter the school premises or the Transport Service without their uniform, and all items must be marked.
Food options	Food options The school offers a canteen service with meals prepared in-house. Menus are tailored to allergies or intolerances, and teachers accompany students in the canteen to promote healthy eating habits. The dining program emphasizes a varied and balanced Mediterranean diet and good table manners.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Infants (0-6), Primary (6-12), Secondary Education (12-16), and Baccalaureate (16-18). International Baccalaureate programmes are offered, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Pre-PYP for ages 3-11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16; starting September 2027, the school will offer both the National Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), completing the full IB continuum. The school provides a pathway from Infants to the 2nd year of Bachillerato (Pre-university).	Curriculum details Mirasur School offers Preschool (Infantil) through Bachillerato (pre-university) and FP programs (ISEF). It is authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum combines academic development with personal and emotional growth within a values-based community. The school emphasizes innovation in education and Ed-Tech, including STEAM approaches. It is an IB World School with an international orientation.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Academic results include a 100% pass rate in PAU 2025 with an average PAU grade of 7.56 and a CAU average of 10.54. EvAU results from the 2023-2024 school year show a top score of 13.9 out of 14. CEM is a Cambridge ESOL preparation center and offers official language examinations in English (PET, FCE, CAE), French (DELF), German (FIT), and Chinese (HSK), with certifications provided by Alliance Française, Goethe Institut, and the Confucius Institute. CEM Excellence Scholarships were awarded for 2025/26 to high-achieving students.	Exam results Average PAU score 7.8/10 in 2025, with 100% pass rate and among the best results at UC3M, including recognition of two students with the highest regional marks.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Some students gain access to double degree opportunities in English, Medicine, Mathematical Engineering or Aeronautics, with graduates continuing their studies in Spain or abroad. The school emphasizes preparation for university and professional futures through its IB pathway and diverse examination options.	Higher education progression Second-year Bachillerato students visited the Universidad Europea de Madrid to explore next steps in higher education; the visit included workshops and practical activities related to different fields to help students plan their university studies.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented CEM offers CEM Excellence Scholarships for high-achieving Secondary and Baccalaureate students; scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance and ongoing commitment to school values.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school places emphasis on a secure social and emotional environment as part of its bilingual education model and personalised attention to students.	Social & emotional learning The physical and emotional wellbeing of students is a priority. The school aims to provide a learning environment where students are happy and safe. The Guidance Team supports pupils and families, with three counsellors: one for Infant Education, one for Primary Education, and the head of the department for Secondary and Baccalaureate. The tutor is central to a pupil's academic and personal development and is the daily point of contact for families. Families are active participants through tutorials and the School for Families, creating a bond of honesty and mutual trust. The Welfare Coordinator and the Guidance Team work to prevent conflicts, provide support, and maintain a positive school atmosphere.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Not provided on the page.	Special educational needs (SEN) The learning approach centers on the pupil, with teachers adapting the academic curriculum to individual needs. The teaching and guidance teams monitor and implement curricular adaptations for high abilities and educational needs, with follow-up with pupils and families to ensure potential is realized.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English immersion begins in Infants and a bilingual English-Spanish environment starts in 1st Primary, with opportunities to add a second and third language as students progress.	English as an additional language The bilingual education programme provides instruction in both Spanish and English, developing fluency in both languages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Not provided on the page.	Mental wellbeing The school provides a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for pupils and staff. The Welfare Coordinator and the Guidance Team work to prevent conflicts and provide ongoing support and guidance for resolution. Staff are committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere that supports academic and personal growth. Wellbeing is supported within the school's safeguarding framework and overall pastoral care.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Not provided on the page.	Safeguarding Cognita's child protection policies, procedures and governance are in place, based on UK legal requirements adapted to Spanish legislation and reinforced with best practice. Cognita Group leads safeguarding and goes beyond regulatory requirements to protect children and young people.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Two buildings make up the campus, serving different educational stages. The Infants School occupies a dedicated building with adapted, open-air classrooms, a sensory space, outdoor spaces and a library. The Main Building hosts Primary and Secondary spaces, with IB-aligned Primary classrooms and a library. Secondary facilities include dynamic classrooms, an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, a Science Laboratory, a Secondary Library and Common Learning Spaces; European Valley is a technology-focused hub. An Art Room and Hall support creative work, and sports facilities include an outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts and a multidisciplinary gym, with a Primary outdoor playground for younger students.	Facilities overview Located in Pinto, Madrid, the campus is characterized by large, light-filled spaces. It offers more than 15,000 square meters of sports facilities and 9,000 square meters of classrooms and learning spaces. Learning spaces are flexible and designed for collaboration and personal development. The Aula Maker and two science laboratories, along with a library, support hands-on learning and study. Early Childhood spaces and a dedicated Multiple Intelligence Classroom accommodate diverse learning styles.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts and a multidisciplinary gym form the core of the sports facilities. Judo has a dedicated space within the sports complex. The Primary outdoor playground provides space for outdoor activity. These spaces are used for extracurricular activities and sports clubs, including judo.	Sports facilities Sport and healthy lifestyle habits are fundamental and encouraged from an early age through the campus facilities. The school provides a football pitch, paddle tennis courts, and a sports pavilion, plus a 25-meter heated swimming pool with six lanes and a heated children's pool. Mirasur Sports Club operates on campus for students from 4th ESO onwards.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Infants have a dedicated building with adapted classrooms, open-air spaces, a sensory space and a library. Primary classrooms are designed to integrate the IB project with a collaborative approach, and the library supports the IB program. Secondary spaces include dynamic classrooms for autonomous learning, an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, and a Science Laboratory, plus a Secondary Library. Common Learning Spaces and European Valley provide collaboration and technology-focused learning spaces, including a technology laboratory. An Art Room and Hall support creative work.	Academic facilities Aula Maker is a space where creativity and programming come together, with a 3D printer for projects. There are two laboratories: Physics & Chemistry, and Biology & Geology. The library provides a common space for reading, knowledge deepening, and study. Early Childhood Education spaces are designed for active learning with outdoor activity opportunities and comfort. The Multi Intelligence Classroom fosters autonomy, cooperation, and curiosity through active inquiry.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Ballet and judo classes are offered during the school day. The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs and activities run by teachers or other professionals. An extensive range of activities is offered from Monday to Friday. The extra-curricular programme aims to provide students with the necessary experiences to help them achieve the educational goals they have been set.	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular activities nurture personal growth, team spirit, and creativity. They are designed to complement the academic curriculum and foster all-round development. The program covers sports, arts, leadership, and community service, offering opportunities to explore interests, develop new skills, and build character.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school began in 1989. It teaches in a bilingual setting and provides a secure social and emotional environment for students. It is a proud member of the IB World community. Colegio Europeo de Madrid is part of the Cognita family of schools.	History —
Community	Community Open Days & Visits are offered for prospective families. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including ballet and judo, during the school day and after class. The school is recognised as an Active Environmental Learning Center and has received a School Reforestation Award from the Las Rozas City Council. It participates in events with sister Cognita schools, such as debates and other activities.	Community Mirasur School is a bilingual private school in Madrid, Spain, where students learn in both Spanish and English. The campus features more than 15,000 square meters of sports facilities and 9,000 square meters of classrooms and learning spaces. The co-curricular program includes Sport Activities, Arts & Music Club, and a Language School offering English, German, and French, with speech therapy available to language learners. Mirasur School is part of the Cognita family of Schools, with Director Mr. Pedro Sampedro leading the school's academic program.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Mirasur School is an International Baccalaureate World School. The IB Programme is fully integrated into the Spanish national curriculum and strengthens critical thinking, autonomy, analytical skills and an open-minded outlook. The IB fosters international mindedness, challenges students to ask questions, develop research skills and learn how to learn, and includes community service. Spanish is the main language of instruction with strong English immersion and students complete English certifications through Cambridge examinations.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers ballet classes during the school day. A wide range of extra-curricular activities and after-class clubs are available. These activities are run by teachers or external professionals. Activities run from Monday to Friday.	Arts & creative Arts & Music Club develops creativity and artistic skills, offering piano, guitar, theatre, dance, fine arts, storytelling and more. Students showcase their talents through performances and exhibitions, building confidence and self-esteem.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Language learning is promoted through a Language School offering English, German and French with a playful methodology, and speech therapy for language challenges. The school also operates bilingual education with Spanish as the main language of instruction alongside English immersion.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Sport Activities include Football, Football Technification, Basketball, Padel, Swimming, Martial Arts (Judo, Taekwondo, Karate), volleyball and gymnastics. The Mirasur Sports Club provides a campus sports center with facilities and a swimming pool, with membership options for families.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Through Mirasur Solidario, the school NGO, the community participates in charitable initiatives that raise thousands of euros for childhood cancer research. The school collaborates with Mensajeros de la Paz, the Food Bank and other social organisations to engage students in social responsibility.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Debate Club in Secondary develops verbal and non-verbal communication, argumentation and refutation, fostering leadership and public-speaking skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school supports wellbeing through physical activity, including ballet and judo during the school day. The extra-curricular program includes a broad range of activities that encourage active lifestyles. The program is delivered by teachers or external professionals and runs Monday to Friday.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is a priority with a focus on physical and emotional health. The school provides a Welfare Coordinator and a Guidance Team with three counsellors, supports for adaptation and conflict resolution, and involvement of families. Cognita child protection policies apply, and Learning Support offers monitoring and curricular adaptations to meet individual needs.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English and Spanish as core bilingual strands; a third language is introduced in Primary (German, Chinese, or French) and additional languages are available in Secondary (French, German and Chinese). English immersion starts in Infants; the bilingual environment strengthens through Primary and Secondary. Official language examinations offered include Cambridge English (ESOL), French DELF, German Goethe, and Chinese YCT; Cambridge exam preparation is provided.	Language provision Spanish and English are the languages taught. Instruction is delivered in both languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Yes. The school provides a bilingual English–Spanish environment from the Infants stage, with English immersion in the early years. From 1st Primary, learning occurs in a bilingual English–Spanish setting. In Primary (through Grade 5) students study English, Spanish and a third language (German, Chinese or French). In Secondary, the bilingual approach continues alongside access to additional languages such as French, German and Chinese.	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in Spanish and English. Students learn in both languages, developing fluency in each. This bilingual approach prepares students for success in a globalised world.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English immersion begins in the first year of Infants, with significant English use, and expands to a bilingual English–Spanish environment from 1st Primary. Students progress to choose a second and third language as they move through Primary and Secondary. The school supports official language examinations in English (Cambridge ESOL), French (DELF/DALF), German (Goethe), and Chinese (YCT) and is a Cambridge examination centre.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 5 steps process: 1. Request an interview: Contact our admissions office to arrange an initial interview regarding your child and to find out about the availability of places in their age group. 2. Visit CEM: Explore our school by either embarking on a guided tour led by our admissions manager or attending one of our Open Days. You'll meet our teachers and leadership team members, gain insights into the school's daily activities and experience the dynamic atmosphere of our educational community. 3. Interview and level test: We facilitate a meeting between the student and the head of the respective department, who will administer a level test for students in year 5 or above. 4. Enrolment: If suitable spots are open, and we find CEM to be a good match for your child, we'll extend an official offer. You can then confirm your enrolment within a specified timeframe. 5. Admissions documentation: If you accept the offer, you will then be requested to complete the admissions enrolment documents and pay the admission fee to secure your child's admission. Registration period is open throughout the year.	Admissions Mirasur School is an independent day school for children aged 1 to 18 years. All enquiries and applications are directed to the Admissions Officer. The Admissions Officer provides information about the application process and the steps involved in applying to the School. 2. Visits: Prospective parents are encouraged to visit to see the School in action and to meet the Headteacher. Every term there is an open day which offers an informal tour of the School. For ad hoc visits, enquiries about arranging a visit should be made to the Admissions Officer. 3. Registration and offers: Following a visit, a meeting or an interview with the School and the corresponding entrance tests, the School will extend an offer of a place to the family. Parents wishing to register should complete the Admissions Registration Form, sign the Parent Contract, and return these documents with the non-refundable Registration Fee. The School will confirm that the child's name has been placed on the admission list for the relevant term and year; if the year group is fully subscribed, the child will be placed on a waiting list. A place is only confirmed when a formal offer has been made and the deposit/registration fee and documentation have been submitted by the parents. 4. Admission to Nursery: Admission to Nursery begins for children from 3 years of age. 5. Admission to other year groups: Children joining the School might, if the School decides so, undertake an interview with the School's technical director. 6. Fluency in the language of instruction: In order to cope with the academic and social demands of the School, pupils must have an appropriate working knowledge of the School's language/s of instruction. Applicant pupils may be required to undertake a language proficiency assessment before a place is offered. 7. Allocation of places, offers and waiting list: A place is available only after a formal offer has been made by the School and the required deposit/registration fee has been received. If the number of registered children exceeds available places, a defined order of criteria applies, which may include siblings in the School, children of ex-pupils, ex-pupils, results in standardized tests, and for Nursery, a full-time place may be given priority over a part-time place. Parents will be informed as soon as possible whether a place is available; the School is not obliged to state reasons for declining admission. If no place is available, parents may place their child's name on the waiting list; the School cannot guarantee when a place may become available. The School reserves the right to withdraw an offer of place if material information provided as part of the child's application is intentionally false or misleading. 8. Appeal: There is no right to appeal a decision not to admit a pupil to the School. The Headteacher's decision is final. The School's complaints procedure is not available for prospective parents or in respect of prospective pupils. 9. Parent Contract: The terms upon which the School educates each child are set out in the Parent Contract, as amended from time to time, and will be made available to parents as part of the admissions process. 10. Admissions Register and record keeping: The School maintains an Admissions Register. Applicants' details are held on file with due regard to data protection legislation, the School's Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy. The School will not hold the personal data of your child or you for longer than is necessary for a legitimate purpose. For each pupil, the Admissions Register must include the pupil's full name, gender, names and addresses of parents, contact details, date of birth, day and year of admission, last attended school (if any), and other required information. The pupil's name is entered in the register from the first day the pupil will attend the School.
Scholarships	Scholarships Excellence Scholarships: The school offers four Excellence Scholarships in each level (Secondary and Baccalaureate). The scholarships are awarded for the following academic year and consist of discounts on the school fee: 50% discount for the best academic record in the course, 25% discount for the next two best records, and 10% discount for the fourth best record. Eligibility: must be enrolled in ESO or 1st Bachillerato during the convoc year and must be a student of Colegio Europeo de Madrid. Disciplinary: no grave or very grave faults during the convoc year. Economic: if a family has special conditions, the school will choose the best option; these discounts are not cumulative or transferable. Academic requirements: • 1st ESO (PAI): be among the four best records for the course, with a minimum grade of 5 in any subject; all subjects must have been passed in the first call; three foreign languages are studied. • 2nd ESO to 1st Bachillerato: be among the four best records for the course, with a minimum grade of 7 in any subject; all subjects must have been passed in the first call; three foreign languages are studied (except for 4th ESO, which requires three languages or two languages and Technology). Tie-breakers: (a) greater number of subjects with final grade Matrícula de Honor; if tied, continue with grades 10, 9, 8, etc.; (b) more siblings enrolled in the school; (c) in case of persistent ties, the faculty decides by simple majority with the director's casting vote if needed. Procedure: after final June grades are submitted, scholarships are awarded based on the stated criteria; once the list of scholarship recipients is published, appeals may be lodged within 15 natural days; scholarships are awarded for the following academic year; if a family declines, the scholarship is declared void; the school reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship for non-compliance with commitments. If a family does not want their child to participate, they must notify in writing before the end of May in the convocatoria year. Participation implies consent to publish the resolution with the recipient's name and image. Commitments of the scholarship recipient: no subject may be failed during the scholarship period; maintain appropriate behavior with no grave or very grave faults; participate in external academic competitions on behalf of Colegio Europeo de Madrid; failure to meet commitments leads to revocation of the scholarship. This regulation applies from the convocatoria of the 2023-2024 academic year; text revised 09/01/2024.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If no place is available, parents may place their child's name on the waiting list for the School. The School cannot guarantee when a place may become available.
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