Most popular international schools in Madrid

SEK International School Ciudalcampo, in Madrid, is a private, co-educational campus serving ages 0 to 18. It is an authorized IB World School offering the IB continuum — PYP, MYP and DP — and integrates the curriculum with Spain's national framework (LOMLOE). Early childhood education (4 months to 3 years) is delivered in English by native-speaking or bilingual teachers, with reading and writing in Spanish and English; primary education (6 to 12) is bilingual in English and Spanish, with a third language (French or German) introduced from year 5. Families may choose the Spanish LOMLOE Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. The campus spans more than 20,000 m² of buildings and a 10,000 m² outdoor sports complex, with Intelligent Classrooms, laboratories, an astronomy observatory and a Maker Space. SEK-Ciudalcampo is a Round Square member and NEASC-accredited, underscoring a student-centered approach, strong academics, and opportunities in sport, science and global-minded service today.

SEK International School El Castillo is a private international school in Spain serving ages 0 to 18. Founded in 1972 by Felipe Segovia Olmo and part of the SEK Education Group, it offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American Curriculum and bespoke pathways, with full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish–English education. The school also provides a Dual Diploma option enabling students to obtain the Spanish Bachillerato and/or the Diploma Programme and the American High School Diploma. A campus of about 40,000 square metres hosts dedicated buildings for each stage, flexible learning spaces, intelligent classrooms and laboratories, a well-stocked library, art and music spaces, and extensive digital technologies. The on-site facilities include a dining hall and central courtyard. Extensive sports and arts facilities, a Learning Adventures programme, and a range of clubs support development in leadership, STEM, and the arts. Boarding is available for both local and international students.

Richmond Park School is a British international school located in the Mirasierra district of Madrid, offering education from pre-nursery to 18-year-olds. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with cross-curricular themes and projects, and it supports bilingual development with a dedicated Spanish language strand in Primary years and continuity through Key Stage 3 and 4. The school provides Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception) with specialist teaching in PE, Music and Spanish. In Primary, core subjects are Literacy and Maths, with Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, PE, PSHE and Spanish. In Secondary, students study English, Maths, Science (three sciences), Spanish, Computing, Geography and History, Art and Design, Music and PE, with options leading to IGCSE. The school hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme centre for post-16 study. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a theatre, a sports centre and a swimming pool, plus outdoor spaces and a garden.

Alameda International School is a private secular international school in Madrid, Spain, offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early childhood through secondary and vocational programs. The school teaches children aged 2 to 18 across Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato, and FP, with IB programs at PYP, MYP, and DP levels. It emphasizes multilingual teaching, creative inquiry, and talent development within an environment of trust and respect. The campus covers over 30,000 square meters and is organized into five independent buildings with green spaces, two indoor pools, a sports complex, and ecological gardens to support experiential learning. Alameda is part of Grupo Educativo 3A, alongside Arcángel International School and Colegio Ábaco. Beyond academics, it offers a broad after school program, including music, languages, robotics and coding, and a wide range of clubs spanning arts, language, and community service. The school prioritizes social emotional well being and close student guidance for students globally.

Mirabal International School is a private, multilingual international day school with two Madrid campuses, serving students from early childhood through Bachillerato (ages 0–18). The Infant campus (6 months to 6 years) teaches English, French and German through a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, complemented by music and swimming. Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato offer a choice between the Nacional Bachillerato and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with strong results in both. Academic and career guidance is provided from the outset, including an orientation program and access to internships. Mirabal is an Authorized Music Center, enabling 8–11-year-olds to obtain official Elemental Music certificates. Since joining Inspired Education, students participate in global exchange programs, international camps and technology-enabled learning. The 45,000 m² campus in northwest Madrid supports a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities, with robust arts, language and STEM components and 26 IB-certified teachers supporting a 100% bilingual IB Diploma outcome.

Holy Mary British Catholic School offers education for ages 2 to 18, from Nursery 1 to Year 13. It teaches the national curriculum of England and Wales adapted to align with the Spanish national curriculum so graduates can be validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction. The school combines a British curriculum with Catholic schooling and provides IGCSE (Year 11), International AS Level (IAS Level; Year 12), and International Advanced Level (IA Level; Year 13). The senior years feature an intensive guidance programme with individual interviews, career workshops, visits from professionals and universities, and help with applications to UK, Spanish, Dutch, and US universities. A broad range of after-school activities includes modern dance, flamenco, ballet (from age 3), football (from age 4), drama, choir, debating, and chess, supporting personal development alongside academics. The school emphasizes global-minded learning within a supportive Catholic community for all.

Engage International School is in Madrid and part of the Dukes Education family. It delivers a British Education in Early Years and uses a trilingual model of Spanish, English and French across Primary and Secondary, with French from 1st grade and Cambridge exams prepared on site. The curriculum spans from Early Years to Baccalaureate, including National and Dual Baccalaureate options, and prepares students for Cambridge assessments from PET to CPE. The Four Cs—Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication—shape project-based learning with innovative active methodologies; digital resources and Chromebooks support classroom work. From 3rd Grade Primary, Technology, Programming and Robotics are integrated, and the school is the first in Spain to obtain the Responsible Screens GOLD certificate. The Personal and Emotional Development Program provides personalized Academic and Career Guidance, with mentoring, company visits and a University Fair. Facilities include a Music School and Engage Performing Arts, plus sports and arts clubs.

Base International School in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, is a private international school for ages 1 to 18. It is part of Affinitas Education, a network of bilingual schools. The school offers IB (MYP and DP) as well as American and British curricula, plus a bespoke option. Preschool to High School pathways are provided through either the Spanish Bachillerato or the IB Diploma Programme. From Year 10, students follow an Academic and Career Guidance Plan to identify interests, choose Bachillerato, and plan university pathways. Each stage has its own campus building and outdoor area; facilities include small-class classrooms, a theatre, art rooms, a radio studio, an on-site dining hall, and sports facilities with courts and a swimming pool. Extracurriculars include robotics and programming in English. The school promotes multilingualism, with English as a core medium and French or German as additional languages. Stays Abroad and leadership programs support learning in a supportive community.

Agora Madrid International School is a private international school in Spain offering an IB continuum from early childhood to pre‑university. It delivers Preschool through the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) as part of its IB World School status. The school provides an individualized, international and multilingual education from age 4 months to university. The educational project rests on five elements: the International Baccalaureate as a model for the future, multilingualism, STEAM, sport and well‑being, and shaping the world. In Primary Education bilingualism is central; most subjects are taught in English, with Spanish Language and Mathematics taught in Spanish. After compulsory Secondary Education, students may choose the Spanish National Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. Agora is an authorised IB World School, and many students proceed to universities in Spain or overseas. Founded in 1981; joined Globeducate in 2006; has an official music conservatory and pioneering IB‑based arts offering.

St. George Madrid is a British private international school enrolling students from 1 to 18. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with the IPC in the Primary Years and offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme in the final years, preparing learners for top universities worldwide. The school supports early English language development for infants, and its multilingual environment encourages proficiency in Spanish, French and German, taught by native speakers alongside English instruction by native British teachers. The 2.5-hectare campus houses five science laboratories, an ICT suite and a 450-seat theatre, plus drama and music facilities, a library and a full-time nurse. A 25-metre outdoor pool, astro-turf pitch and multiple courts enable extensive sport. Activities extend beyond the classroom through ISP clubs such as Artists, Activists, Chess Masters, Cultural Exchange and Model United Nations, fostering international collaboration and leadership through Future Pathways and UNICEF-aligned service initiatives worldwide and beyond.