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French Curriculum International Schools in Madrid, Spain

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About international schools in Madrid, Spain

French-curriculum international schools in Madrid most often teach the French national curriculum and many are part of or aligned with France’s overseas school network, so instruction is primarily in French and leads to the French Baccalauréat or an international variant. Schools in the Madrid area commonly build strong Spanish-language programmes alongside English instruction, and some institutions run explicit trilingual pathways or recognise Spanish qualifications in parallel. Annual tuition for French-curriculum schools in and around Madrid typically sits in the mid-five to mid-seven thousand euro band, with additional compulsory or optional charges for registration, transport, meals and activities. Admissions follow an annual cycle with places allocated ahead of the September term, so families usually start enquiries and submit paperwork several months before a planned move if they want the best chance of a place.

Compare 11 French Curriculum international schools in Madrid, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 7,905), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 11 schools · avg fee EUR 7,905
Schools listed
11
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
EUR 7,905
Fee range
EUR 0 – 16,650
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (11 schools)
Average school size
1,232 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée Français de Madrid
Oldest
Lycée Français de Madrid (1919)

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FAQs for Spain

What curriculum and end-of-school qualifications do French international schools in Madrid follow?
Most follow the French national curriculum and prepare students for the French Baccalauréat; some schools also offer the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) or other international options. A number of French-curriculum schools in the Madrid area integrate parts of the Spanish curriculum so pupils can obtain recognised Spanish qualifications in parallel where the school offers that pathway.
What languages are used for teaching and how bilingual are these schools?
Teaching is principally in French, with Spanish taught from early years as a core language and English introduced early as a foreign or co-instructional language. Many Madrid French schools market trilingual programmes and provide formal language-certification options (DELF/DALF, Cambridge exams) and additional support for pupils joining without prior French.
How much should we budget for school fees and extras?
Annual tuition for French-curriculum schools in Madrid commonly ranges from around the mid-€5,000s to the mid-€7,000s, with exact figures varying by school, age group and whether the school is state-linked or private. Expect extra, sometimes substantial, costs for first-time registration fees, school lunches, transport, extracurricular activities and exam registration; these extras can increase the total by a noticeable percentage and many schools publish sibling discounts or means-tested bursaries.
When should we start the admissions process and what does it usually involve?
Families typically begin enquiries several months before the September start of term, with many schools opening applications in the spring and confirming places over late spring and summer. Admissions for older children often include language assessments or interviews, and all schools will ask for identity documents, previous school records and up-to-date contact information; busy year groups can develop waiting lists, so early contact is advisable.
What should we check when comparing French-curriculum schools in Madrid?
Look for official accreditation (for example recognition by the French education authorities or membership of the AEFE network), the school’s approach to Spanish and English instruction, the availability of language support for non-French speakers, pastoral and inclusion services, published exam outcomes and practical matters such as transport, meal provision and the school calendar. Also ask about class sizes, inspection or accreditation reports and any compulsory extras so you can compare total cost and day-to-day fit for your family.
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