Liceo Sorolla International School vs Thames British School

	L Liceo Sorolla International School Madrid, Spain	T Thames British School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,345 - 9,905	Fees / year €5,950 - 14,480
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 1,300	Pupils 330
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 9
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1963	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. The campus address is Avda. Bularas 4, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. The school was founded in 1963. Pozuelo de Alarcón is a municipality within the Community of Madrid.	Location Calle Barbero de Sevilla, 16, Majadahonda, 28222, Madrid, Spain. Thames British School Madrid is located in Madrid and serves students in the Majadahonda area. A dedicated bus service operates to Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte and Las Rozas for easy commuting.
Stages	Stages Nursery; Primary – PYP; Middle School – MYP; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme	Stages From Pre-Pre-Nursery (1 year old) through Cambridge International AS/A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type	School type Private school; family-owned	School type British international day school in Madrid. It conducts classes in English and follows the National Curriculum for England; languages taught include Spanish, German and French.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 1,300 students from 25 nationalities attend	Pupil nationality mix 330+ students; 30+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Neurodiversity services are available.	Additional learning support Nurse and psychologist provide specialist support; there is an infirmary and a full-time International School Nurse for first aid and health monitoring, and a psychologist who supports students' academic, social and emotional development.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British; follows the National Curriculum for England.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lessons finish at 16:00; after-school care with activities is available until the bus arrives at 17:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Reliable bus service to Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte and Las Rozas. Bus collection starts at 17:00; monthly charges: 1 child 1-way €140, 2 children €270, 3 children €370; 2-way €240, €370, €470.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - New-student registration (matrícula): EUR 500 (non‑refundable). For siblings the registration fee is EUR 200. Tuition fees by school stage (annual amounts) - Nursery / Kindergarten: - 1–2 years old: EUR 4,345 per year. - 3–4 years old: EUR 5,600 per year. - 5 years old: EUR 5,720 per year. - Primary: - 1º and 2º Primary: EUR 6,045 per year. - 3º and 4º Primary: EUR 6,090 per year. - 5º and 6º Primary: EUR 6,130 per year. - Secondary (ESO): - 1º and 2º ESO: EUR 6,345 per year. - 3º and 4º ESO: EUR 6,580 per year. - Baccalaureate (Bachillerato): - 1º and 2º Bachillerato: EUR 6,945 per year. - International Baccalaureate (IB) option (BI): EUR 9,010 with an additional EUR 895 in IB‑related fees/taxes. Additional recurring services and their annual prices - School lunch (Comedor): - Nursery (2 years old) lunch: EUR 1,598 per year. - General school lunch (Comedor): EUR 1,980 per year. - School transport (annual): EUR 1,790 per year. - Additional mandatory small charges shown as separate lines: EUR 16.17 for Student Care & School Materials and EUR 6.21 for the Technology Fee (these amounts are applied in addition to tuition and to the services noted). Daycare, single‑use vouchers and service extras - Morning or afternoon daycare service: EUR 42 per month per time slot (morning 7:30–9:00 or afternoon 17:00–18:00). Extension of afternoon service to 18:30: EUR 60.20 per month. - Individual vouchers (single‑use tickets): Daycare voucher EUR 4.70; Lunch (comedor) voucher EUR 13.50; Transport voucher EUR 5.80. - Music school (optional) — sample fees (annual course year 2025–26 listing): one‑off new‑student music registration EUR 40; individual lesson monthly tariffs and extras are published separately (examples: individual 30' EUR 74 per month; individual 60' EUR 148 per month; instrument rental EUR 15 per month; annual instrument deposit EUR 50). - AMPA (parent association) annual contribution: EUR 25 per family, charged in the first term. Discounts - Large‑family discount: the third child and subsequent children receive a 30% discount on tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The total academic fee (tuition plus the technology fee, student materials/attention and similar recurring items) is divided into 10 equal monthly instalments charged from September through June. - Textbook costs are invoiced in a single charge in October. - Reservation for the next academic year: in February families who wish to keep their children enrolled pay EUR 250 per family as a place‑reservation fee; that EUR 250 is then deducted from the November receipt. If a student withdraws after the reservation payment is made, the reservation fee is not returned. - Non‑payment: a student may be withdrawn from the school for failure to pay three consecutive monthly instalments. Registration / refund rules - The initial registration payment of EUR 500 is non‑refundable in all cases; for siblings the matriculation amount is EUR 200. - The EUR 250 annual reservation charge (paid in February to reserve a place for the following year) is deducted from the November receipt; that reservation is forfeited (not returned) if the pupil is withdrawn after reservation. Boarding (residency) status - The school does not operate a boarding / residence offering (no internado). All provision is day‑school based. Fee payment options and collection method - Recurring tuition and service charges are collected as monthly receipts; extracurricular activity fees and their quarterly/termly instalments are processed by bank direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) to the same account where the school domiciles the main school receipt. This indicates direct‑debit collection is used for regular charges. - Childcare vouchers (company childcare tickets) are accepted from all companies for eligible families. Other practical notes on fee structure - Complementary services (lunch, transport, daycare and similar) are billed as annual prices; changes to these services (signup/cancellation) must be communicated in advance according to the school rules. - Extracurricular activity fees, music school fees and camp fees are priced separately from tuition and are billed according to their specific schedules and tariff lists. Examples of camp and extracurricular tariffs are published for the current season and for the music school (see the school's published tariff documents).	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (paid once after enrolment): - Pre-Pre and Pre-Nursery: EUR 250. - Nursery and Reception: EUR 500. - Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5: EUR 1,250. - Families registering more than one child pay the enrolment fee for each child. This enrolment fee is non‑refundable. Deposit - Deposit fee (paid once after enrolment): EUR 1,250. The deposit is fully refundable provided all accounts are paid in full and all school property is returned. Tuition fees (full year and per term) - Early Years Pre-Nursery (Half‑day) (1–3 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 5,950 - Term 1: EUR 2,380 - Term 2: EUR 1,785 - Term 3: EUR 1,785. - Early Years Pre-Nursery (Full‑day) (1–3 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 8,760 - Term 1: EUR 3,504 - Term 2: EUR 2,628 - Term 3: EUR 2,628. - Early Years (Nursery–Reception) (3–5 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 9,650 - Term 1: EUR 3,860 - Term 2: EUR 2,895 - Term 3: EUR 2,895. - Key Stage 1 (Year 1–Year 2) (5–7 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 10,400 - Term 1: EUR 4,160 - Term 2: EUR 3,120 - Term 3: EUR 3,120. - Key Stage 2 (Year 3–Year 6) (7–11 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 11,200 - Term 1: EUR 4,480 - Term 2: EUR 3,360 - Term 3: EUR 3,360. - Key Stage 3 (Year 7) (11–12 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 11,900 - Term 1: EUR 4,760 - Term 2: EUR 3,570 - Term 3: EUR 3,570. - Key Stage 3 (Year 8–Year 9) (12–14 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 12,850 - Term 1: EUR 5,140 - Term 2: EUR 3,855 - Term 3: EUR 3,855. - Key Stage 4 (Year 10–Year 11) (14–16 y.o., IGCSE): - Full year: EUR 13,290 - Term 1: EUR 5,316 - Term 2: EUR 3,987 - Term 3: EUR 3,987. - Key Stage 5 (Year 12–Year 13) (16–18 y.o., A‑Levels): - Full year: EUR 14,480 - Term 1: EUR 5,792 - Term 2: EUR 4,344 - Term 3: EUR 4,344. - IBDP (Year 12–Year 13): - Full year: EUR 14,480 - Term 1: EUR 5,792 - Term 2: EUR 4,344 - Term 3: EUR 4,344. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition amounts are published as full‑year and as per‑term figures (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). The school shows amounts at both annual and per‑term levels. - Some charges are described as payable on a continuous basis: annually, termly or monthly. An annual re‑enrolment fee of EUR 500 is charged (described as deductible). Canteen and meals - Canteen (charged per term): - Pre‑Pre and Pre‑Nursery: Term 1 EUR 545; Term 2 EUR 410; Term 3 EUR 410. - Nursery through Key Stage 5: Term 1 EUR 850; Term 2 EUR 635; Term 3 EUR 635. - Meals are prepared on site and the school provides snack and dietary support for medical/allergy needs. Transport - Monthly school bus prices (published): - 1 child: one way EUR 140.00; two ways EUR 240.00. - 2 children: one way EUR 270.00; two ways EUR 370.00. - 3 children: one way EUR 370.00; two ways EUR 470.00. Sibling discounts - Sibling discounts apply to tuition only: 10% for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd child, 20% for the 4th child and 50% for the 5th child. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed; no boarding provision or boarding fees appear on the school's published tuition and admissions pages. Boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule. Other costs - Uniform: a school uniform is referenced in external school listings for this school group; no uniform price list or supplier details are shown in the school's published fee materials. - Extra‑curricular clubs and optional activities are not listed with fixed fees on the published tuition page; separate charges may apply and are shown elsewhere or on a case‑by‑case basis. Refund information - The enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The deposit (EUR 1,250) is fully refundable provided all accounts are settled in full and all school property is returned. Fee payment options - Publicly displayed pages do not list specific payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, etc.). For payment methods and billing instructions, contact the school's admissions or finance office using the published contact details.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is compulsory for all school years except Bachillerato. From 3 to 5 years old they wear a tracksuit-uniform; from 1st grade of Primary to 4th grade of ESO they wear a school or sports uniform.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Food Lab offers home-cooked, balanced menus based on the Mediterranean diet with high-quality ingredients. The lunch menu includes two first-course options, two second-course options and a salad island, with a third menu for soft diets; there are special diets for allergies, gluten-free and meat-free options, and breakfasts are available.	Food options All meals are freshly cooked on site daily and provided as a healthy, balanced diet in line with Spanish educational requirements. A nurse monitors dietary needs, allergies, and other medical recommendations, and there is a vegetarian option at all times. The weekly menu is emailed to parents, and a morning snack, after-school snack, and packed lunches for trips are provided.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Founded in 1963, Liceo Sorolla is a family-owned school.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Thames British School Group, which includes Thames British School Madrid and Thames British School Warsaw. The Accreditations page shows NABSS membership, LOE compliance with the Spanish Ministry of Education, and collaboration with UNEDasiss.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Primary education follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 12, designed to foster curiosity through inquiry-based learning and to develop an international mindset. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves students aged 11 to 16, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration, and preparing learners for the Diploma Programme and higher education. The school offers the Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the Spanish Baccalaureate; students study six subjects (three higher level and three standard level) and complete the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service core components. The DP is for students aged 16 to 19 and is recognized by leading universities worldwide; the school reports a 100% DP pass rate since 2016 and a 2020 average of 34.41/45 (8.48 in university entrance ranking). National Baccalaureate is offered with two science tracks and one humanities track. The program is trilingual (Spanish + English + French) and includes students from about 25 nationalities with international trips to five countries.	Curriculum details Broad Cambridge-based curriculum from Pre-Pre-Nursery through Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS/A Levels (Years 12–13) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum includes a courses and careers programme in Years 12–13 and is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum, with English language development for pupils whose first language is not English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes, well below the average.
Exam results	Exam results DP results include a 100% pass rate since 2016; the 2020 DP average was 34.41/45 (equivalent to 8.48 in university entrance ranking). The Diploma Programme is recognized by leading universities worldwide, providing access to universities around the world.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression DP graduates are prepared for university worldwide; the DP is recognized by leading universities worldwide, providing access to universities across the world.	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is globally recognised and leads to admission to more than 5,000 higher education institutions in over 100 countries; in Spain, the IBDP is fully approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education, enabling access to Spanish universities on the same terms as the Spanish Baccalaureate; the DP is an eligible pre-university diploma and DP points are generally convertible within the Spanish system.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Small class sizes; dedicated team of trained teachers; individualized academic and pastoral support; ‘Skills for the future' workshops; personalised career guidance.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Inclusion and equity: Every student, regardless of neurocognitive differences, deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment that respects their particularities. Development of potential: By recognizing and valuing the strengths of each student, they are given the opportunity to exploit their capabilities to the fullest. Improved school climate: An inclusive and respectful environment fosters empathy, collaboration and the well-being of the entire educational community. Life skills: Schools must prepare students for an increasingly diverse and inclusive world of work. The school reinforces self-esteem and autonomy, helping students become aware of their strengths and providing tools to overcome difficulties.	Social & emotional learning The Thames British School Madrid offers a welcoming, safe learning environment with a focus on developing confidence, creativity, and independence as part of its family atmosphere and community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Liceo Sorolla School has its own center for attention to diversity, Centro Yume. The center attends to all types of learning needs, and specialists work directly with students, teachers and tutors. We have specialists in clinical psychology, speech therapy, dyslexia and learning disorders. Our teachers are systematically trained to detect and manage different educational needs, and they work with different strategies within the classroom to make teaching more flexible and to use technologies that facilitate access to information. Our goal is to reinforce self-esteem and autonomy and to create inclusive learning environments.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides specialist support as part of its organisation, supporting a diverse student body.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has a language program with English, Spanish and French. The program supports multilingual instruction across grade levels.	English as an additional language The school conducts classes in English and teaches additional languages including Spanish, German, and French.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school emphasizes the well-being of the entire educational community through an inclusive and respectful environment. Empathy and collaboration are fostered to support mental and social well-being. The commitment to well-being is reinforced through approaches that build self-esteem and autonomy. Life skills are developed to help students navigate an increasingly diverse world of work. An inclusive climate is essential to creating a just and equitable learning environment.	Mental wellbeing A supportive environment is maintained to help students develop resilience, critical thinking, and self-confidence.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are priorities, with policies and practices to ensure student safety and well-being.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has over 15,000 square meters of modern facilities that combine classrooms, green areas, and sports fields. Space is a fundamental agent in the teaching-learning process, capable of motivating and inspiring both teachers and students. The school seeks to develop learning landscapes that invite students to dream, work with classmates, and learn with joy. The school has numerous specialized spaces, such as outdoor classrooms, an art and creativity lab, a sustainability garden, laboratories, and a maker classroom. The campus provides a multi-sport facility with a sports hall, an indoor pool, a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two psychomotor and dancing classrooms. In addition, thematic classrooms throughout primary school foster higher specialization, contextualized learning, and project-based learning.	Facilities overview Thames British School Madrid occupies a 6,200-square-metre facility serving the Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools. All classrooms are modern, bright and spacious, each with an interactive whiteboard. Reception to Year 4 have private bathrooms inside the classrooms. Early Years and Year 1 use a dedicated entrance for drop-off with teachers, while Years 2–4 use the primary entrance and Years 5 and above use the main entrance. Outdoor spaces include a football field with artificial grass, a basketball court, and dedicated play areas attached to the classrooms for the younger year groups.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a multi-sport facility that includes a sports hall, an indoor pool, a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two psychomotor and dancing classrooms.	Sports facilities Outdoor spaces include a football field with artificial grass and a basketball court. Nursery with Reception, Year 1 with Year 2, and Year 3 with Year 4 have their own attached play areas.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has outdoor classrooms, the art and creativity lab, the sustainability garden, laboratories, and the maker classroom.	Academic facilities Classrooms are modern, bright and spacious, each with an interactive whiteboard. Reception to Year 4 have private bathrooms inside the classrooms. Early Years and Year 1 enter via a dedicated drop-off entrance, while later years use the primary and main entrances to access their classes.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities offer students the possibility to develop other skills and explore fields such as sports, cinema, theater, foreign languages, robotics, technology and computers, cooking, chess, and flamenco. The school also offers music classes at an early age, which improve cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development, and increase creativity, imagination, memory, concentration, and attention. The activities take place at lunchtime or after 17:00, depending on the activity.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Liceo Sorolla was founded in 1963 by three families who continue to run the school today. The school offers a unique educational model based on active methodologies and a solid language program with English, Spanish and French. It has over 1,300 students from 25 nationalities, aged 2 to 18. Since 2016, Liceo Sorolla has been part of the International Baccalaureate World Schools Network and offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP).	History —
Community	Community The school maintains an active community through regular news and events, including the 50th anniversary celebration in 2025. The II Memorial César Llorente, a family sports event, took place on April 2, 2025, with participation by families and staff. The school hosts other family-oriented events and cultural activities featured in its news section.	Community Parents are an integral part of school life; in addition to parents' meetings and special performances, each semester the school plans events to involve parents and the wider community in school activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The AMPA (Association of Mothers and Fathers of Students) serves as the channel for family participation in the school's activities. It has an elected Board and commissions including Pedagogical, Cultural, Activities and Sports, and Dining, Hygiene and Safety, which meet with the school's leadership. The AMPA is funded by a voluntary annual membership of 25 euros per family, and payment supports the association's viability. Members receive benefits such as the Graduation of 2nd Bach and equipment for Saturday activities. The AMPA organizes and participates in events such as the Christmas Fiesta, year-end awards, family conferences, and various courses and talks for families. Contact: info@ampaliceosorolla.es.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered and is combined with the Spanish Baccalaureate. The DP comprises six subject groups and three core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school has been an IB World School since 2016 and achieves outstanding results in both the national curriculum and IB assessments.	Academic & intellectual Abakus Mental Arithmetic develops mathematical ability and creative thinking using an abacus at first, moving to mental calculations. Robotics teaches making, programming, and designing robots, with students in engineering roles in design teams. Coding introduces computer programming through games and projects, from drag-and-drop to traditional languages. Brain Fitness Games challenge logic and memory through board games, while Chess provides lessons, group work, and tournaments.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Music School in Pozuelo de Alarcón offers personalized music education for children and young people. The program teaches instruments including piano, guitar, drums, bass, violin, cello, singing, saxophone, clarinet, flute and more. Lessons can be 30 or 60 minutes for individuals with additional group options, and concerts are organized to showcase student work.	Arts & creative Instrumental Music in guitar, piano, and drums enables children to start with music and develop creativity. Small-group lessons support concentration, memory, listening, collaboration, and self-confidence. Art in painting and drawing expands self-expression and communication, and cultivates creativity and fine motor skills.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school has a trilingual language program with English, Spanish and French. International Education aims to educate global citizens who understand the world they live in and their place in it. The Diploma Programme is globally recognized and promotes intercultural understanding and skill development, including six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular Activities are offered, including a Music School. The Music School provides instruments and ensembles, with instruction in technique, music theory, styles, interpretation and score reading. Concerts and performances are organized to showcase student talent.	Social & hobbies Chess provides class lessons, group work, and tournaments to reinforce tactical thinking. Brain Fitness Games engage students in logic and memory challenges in a social, enjoyable setting. These activities foster teamwork, collaboration, and friendly competition.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school promotes creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit to empower students to undertake their goals. Students are taught to be responsible, autonomous, diplomatic, respectful, tolerant and generous, supporting leadership and professional growth. The Sorolla Student profile highlights developing creativity, critical thinking and leadership through artistic projects and global citizenship.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school fosters naturally happy learners in a caring environment where learning through play is valued. Green Leaders and sustainability values are promoted as part of student life. The 21st‑century student profile emphasizes creativity, collaboration and personal development.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Judo and Kickboxing promote physical activity, discipline, and self-control. The school fosters resilience, cooperation, and enthusiasm within a safe and caring community. Instrumental Music and Art contribute to wellbeing by enhancing concentration, memory, imagination, and self-expression. Brain Fitness Games and Chess support cognitive well-being through engaging, social activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English, Spanish and French are taught. Language instruction spans the full educational continuum—from Nursery through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (PYP, MYP, DP). The school serves approximately 1,300 students from about 25 nationalities.	Language provision The language of instruction is English. Spanish, German and French are taught.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Trilingual language program in English, Spanish and French, taught across nursery through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Nursery; Primary – PYP; Middle School – MYP; Diploma Programme); ages range from 2 to 18.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs An immersive English-language program is provided. English language skills are closely monitored and developed for all pupils. The program is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB Diploma Programme World School since June 2023; Cambridge Upper Secondary IGCSE accreditation since 2017; NABSS member; LOE-compliant curriculum with Spanish Ministry of Education; UNEDasiss collaborating entity.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions To start the admission process, complete our online form so that we know your needs. The form provides information about your family and student to help plan the next steps. Submitting the form initiates the admission process and signals the admissions team to begin engagement. The admissions team will contact you by phone after you submit the form. The call is to organise a visit to the school. A date and time for the visit will be arranged during this call. During your visit to the school, you will have the opportunity to get to know our centre. You will meet our professional team. You can resolve any doubts or questions you may have. After the visit, the admissions team will contact you to inform you whether your application for a place has been accepted and the requirements for final matriculation. They will outline the steps for final matriculation if your application is accepted. The process ends with enrolment steps as directed by the school.	Admissions 1. The school accepts students aged 1–18 years and is open for admissions year‑round. Submit the admissions enquiry form to begin the process. The admissions enquiry form is accessible via the admissions page. 2. Interview and assessment. Parental interviews and child assessments are conducted as part of the process. Pre‑Nursery requires an informal interview with a parent; Pre‑School requires an informal interview with the parent and child; Primary (Year 2–Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7–Year 9) involve online assessments with an interview for the child. High School pathways (IGCSE and A‑Levels) require online assessments and subject exams; Maths and English exams may be required for IGCSE, and an English exam is required for selected A‑Level courses; letters of motivation may be requested and a meeting with the High School Principal is required. A psychologist interview may be advised. 3. Admissions decision. Thames British School offers a place subject to the results of assessments and interviews. The decision indicates whether admission is accepted, postponed, or refused. Parents are informed of the outcome. 4. Filling Enrolment form. By completing the Enrolment Form you confirm acceptance of the offer. The Registration form should be completed to admit the child to the school. The enrolment form link is provided on the admissions page. 5. Signing Contract. After receiving the Registration form, the contract is prepared and signed by the school. The contract is sent to you for signing, and enrollment is finalized once you return the signed contract. The school confirms completion of enrollment once the contract is signed.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school offers various scholarships and financial aid programs to make the IB Diploma Programme accessible for deserving students.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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