doris
Ask doris
Currency
Search & filter all 37 schools Compare 37 schools in Madrid

IB Curriculum International Schools in Madrid, Spain

Compare 37 IB Curriculum international schools in Madrid, Spain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 9,458), location, and more to find the right international school now.

Edited by · Chief Marketing Officer

Schools listed
37
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
EUR 11,210
Fee range
EUR 3,333 – 40,180
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (32 schools)
Average school size
835 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Alameda International School
Oldest
SEK International School - Santa Isabel (1892)
With boarding
4
About international schools in Madrid, Spain

IB schools in Madrid typically offer the IB continuum - Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma (and in some cases the Career-related Programme) - providing a consistent, internationally recognised pathway for children aged about 3 to 19. Many authorised IB schools in Madrid teach primarily in English while offering strong Spanish language programmes or bilingual English - Spanish streams, with French, German and other language options available at some schools. Fees vary widely by school and stage: overall international-school tuition in Madrid typically centres around €10,000 a year with many schools charging between roughly €6,700 and €14,000, while published fees for the Diploma years are often higher (reports commonly show DP-year ranges in the mid-teens to low twenties of thousands of euros). Admissions are often competitive, so relocating families should begin enquiries several months to a year before their planned start date, be ready with recent school reports and ID, and expect language assessments, interviews for older pupils and the possibility of waiting lists.

Read our parent's guide to the IB Curriculum →

Explore more — related searches, map view, upcoming events

FAQs for Spain

What is the difference between the IB PYP, MYP and DP?
The IB offers a continuum of programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early years and primary-aged children, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for roughly 11 - 16 year-olds, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 16 - 19 year-olds. Each stage has a different emphasis - PYP on inquiry and foundational skills, MYP on interdisciplinary learning and personal project work, and DP on two years of subject depth plus core components such as the extended essay and theory of knowledge.
Will my child be taught in Spanish, English or both?
Many IB schools in Madrid use English as the main language of instruction but also provide Spanish language lessons and local curriculum elements; a number of schools operate bilingual English - Spanish programmes and some offer DP options in either language. The precise language model varies by school, so check each school’s language of instruction, language-support (ESOL) provision and how Spanish is integrated across the years.
How much should we budget for fees at an IB international school in Madrid?
Tuition varies significantly between schools and by age: published data for Madrid shows typical international-school tuition centred around €10,000 per year with many schools between about €6,700 and €14,000, while fees for the Diploma years are often higher with reported ranges in the region of €14,000 - €24,000 at some schools. Remember that published tuition often excludes registration or enrolment fees, lunches, school trips and exam costs, so factor those extras into your budget.
When should we start the admissions process and what documents are normally required?
Start as soon as you have a move window - many families begin enquiries 6 - 12 months before the intended start term for August/September entry - because popular year groups can have waiting lists. Schools typically ask for recent school reports, proof of identity, vaccination records, an application form and may require a language assessment and an interview or classroom observation depending on the child’s age.
What should we look for when visiting an IB school in Madrid?
Ask whether the school is authorised for the specific IB programmes you need and how long it has been delivering them, how languages are taught and what support is available for learners new to English or Spanish, and about pastoral care, class sizes and university or pathways guidance for older pupils. Also check practical matters such as school calendar, transport options and local neighbourhoods, and ask how the school manages transitions and waiting lists for families arriving mid-year.