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Agora Madrid International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €4,100 - 9,300
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

C. Duero, 35, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Agora Madrid International School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location

Agora Madrid International School is located in the El Bosque residential area in Villaviciosa de Odón. Address: Calle Duero, 35, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. It has a privileged natural setting.

Stages

Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate

Type

private international school

Additional learning support

The Educational Psychology and Guidance Department provides psycho-pedagogical evaluation and intervention, literacy groups, spelling improvement, speech therapy for students from 4 years old, learning and study techniques, and career advice; tutorials with parents and teachers are offered to coordinate progress.

Country affiliation

Spain

School day structure

School day: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding in Andorra is available through Agora Andorra International School. Residents are guided by two tutors, one for academics and one for wellbeing and extracurriculars, with ongoing communication with families. The programme is multilingual, with Spanish as the vehicular language and English and French studied; Catalan is taught as a non-vehicular language. The boarding day includes directed study and sports from 5:00 p.m. to dinner, with reinforcement classes if needed; weekends include supervised study and activities.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are compulsory for all pupils. A shop on-site sells school uniforms and the necessary sportswear.

Food Options

Dining is provided on-site with meals prepared and served from the school's own kitchens; dietary needs can be catered for.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a private international school. It is part of Globeducate, a network of international schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Agora Madrid International School ranges from EUR 4,100 to EUR 9,300 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Admission (one‑time, at enrollment): EUR 325.
- Annual re‑enrolment / reservation of place (for 2026–27): EUR 210.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and monthly instalment)
- Infant P1 & P2: EUR 4,100 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 410.
- Infant P3–P5: EUR 5,900 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 590.
- Primary: EUR 6,650 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 665.
- Secondary 1 & 2: EUR 7,250 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 725.
- Secondary 3 & 4: EUR 7,500 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 750.
- Secondary Pre‑International Baccalaureate (Pre‑IB): EUR 8,550 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 855.
- National Baccalaureate: EUR 8,050 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 805.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): EUR 9,300 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 930.

IB Diploma (IBDP) examination fees
- IBDP exam taxes: EUR 370 (listed separately).

Lunch service and meal / extended‑hours pricing
- Lunch service (annual option): EUR 2,200 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 220. Lunch service is compulsory for Infant, Primary and Secondary.
- One‑day menu (single day): EUR 16 per day.
- Extended hours (options listed monthly): 30 min/day — EUR 39 per month; 1 hour/day — EUR 53 per month; 2 hours/day — EUR 78 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are stated as an annual fee and are payable in 10 monthly instalments (annual fee divided into 10 monthly payments). The lunch service is also presented as an annual fee payable in 10 monthly instalments. An early payment discount of 2% is listed. These prices are presented exclusive of taxes.

Sibling discounts, insurance and included services
- Sibling grants on tuition: 3rd sibling — 20% reduction; 4th sibling — 50% reduction; 5th sibling — 100% reduction (free). An early payment discount of 2% is shown. These discounts apply to tuition as indicated in the fee schedule.
- The annual tuition includes a number of services: school accident insurance, psychopedagogical diagnosis & counselling, nurse at school, curricular swimming, music (language + chorus + violin), technology & robotics, oratory (ESO) and cultural activities.

Boarding
- No boarding fees are shown in the Madrid fee schedule. Boarding is referenced elsewhere in the school group offering (boarding in Andorra noted as an experience), but no boarding fee schedule is provided for the Madrid campus in the published tuition document.

Other costs and services
- The published fee schedule lists the core items above (tuition, lunch service, extended hours, IBDP exam taxes) and notes additional school services and extracurricular activities; no separate uniform fee is listed in the published tuition document. Transport, specific extracurricular fees, and some optional services are not itemised in the three‑page fee document.

Refunds and cancellations
- The published tuition document does not include a refund or cancellation policy within the fee schedule itself.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) within the fee document. Payment method details are not listed on the tuition pages.

Taxes
- All stated prices are shown exclusive of taxes; applicable taxes are not included in the listed amounts.
Academics

Agora Madrid International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum

Agora Madrid International School provides an individualized, international, innovative and multilingual education from age 4 months to university. The educational project is defined by five distinctive 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; all subjects are taught in English except Spanish Language and Mathematics. The Primary Education curriculum includes development of language, music, art and sports, with violin started in the first year and a school choir. After completing the compulsory Secondary Education, students can choose the Spanish National Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate at pre-university level. Agora Madrid International School is an authorised IB school and many students go on to universities in Spain or overseas.

Exam Results

Agora Madrid International School is among the Top 100 schools in Spain according to MiCole.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school uses sport as an integral part of the curriculum to develop perseverance, self-improvement, teamwork and cooperation, and to boost social skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school has an Educational Psychology and Guidance Department that provides individual help and guidance to support students academically, socially and personally, and coordinates progress with teaching staff; professional support is available for learning difficulties or for complex social or family situations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers a multilingual educational project with linguistic immersion beyond English, enabling students to master their official language along with English, French or German. The school is a registered examinations centre offering Trinity College London and University of Cambridge English Language papers, and collaborates with Alliance Française (French) and Goethe Institut (German).

Mental Wellbeing

The school has a Mental Health and Educational Psychology Department that provides individual support to help students succeed academically, socially and personally, and coordinates progress with teachers; body, mind and spirit support is available through the Body, Mind & Spirit programme.
Parent Experience

History

Agora Madrid International School was founded in 1981 by a group of families and education professionals to address the educational challenges of the time. In 2006 Agora Madrid International School joined Globeducate, a network of more than 55 schools. In 2015 it became an IB World School, enabling the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. It teaches all stages from Preschool to Baccalaureate, including the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate, and is an official music conservatory with a pioneering IB-based arts offering.

Community

International events are an essential part of Globeducate. Pupils from 50 nationalities interact with students from other countries, improving language skills and understanding other perspectives. Notable events include the Globeducate Olympics, International Music Week and the Globeducate Model United Nations. Agora Madrid fosters family involvement through the International Family Council, a platform for international families to become more actively involved with the school, and has hosted Meet & Greet events to strengthen integration and community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The International Family Council (IFC) is a platform through which international families become more actively involved with Agora Madrid International School. The IFC provides a space for sharing ideas, perspectives and collaboration on the school's ongoing improvement. To join, families email international.families@agoraism.com and may also join a WhatsApp group for quick communication. The IFC has hosted Meet & Greet events to strengthen integration, coexistence and the international community at Agora Madrid.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The facilities are bright, spacious and versatile, designed to provide students with the best opportunities for learning. The school has three laboratories, computer rooms and digital classrooms incorporating the latest technology, and well‑resourced play areas, recreational spaces and sporting facilities. Modern classrooms are equipped with the equipment and resources necessary to enrich and enhance the learning experience. The main spaces include preschool classrooms, specially designed classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities and a swimming pool. There are dedicated spaces for Art, a Library, Study Rooms and a large play and recreational area.

Sports Facilities

Onsite facilities include volleyball courts, a 1000 m athletics field and a gymnasium. Swimming and tennis lessons take place at nearby first‑rate facilities. Swimming lessons take place at the Hispa Ocio Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool in Villaviciosa de Odón.

Academic Facilities

Agora Madrid International School has three laboratories: Physics, Biology and Chemistry. It has two computer rooms with 25 computers. It provides specially designated spaces for Art, a Library, Study Rooms and a large play and recreational area. Modern classrooms are equipped with the equipment and resources necessary to enrich and enhance the learning experience.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Agora Madrid International School offers an extensive programme of sporting, musical, artistic, intellectual and recreational extracurricular activities, designed to enhance physical, intellectual and social development. Sporting activities include mini-tennis, basketball School, paddle, chess and Infant Football School, with sports clubs for volleyball, seven‑a‑side football and basketball. Art school covers water colours, pastels, charcoal and oil painting. Music School provides formal music education from age eight and is an official Trinity College London Examinations centre with opportunities across instrumental and vocal training, ensembles and theory. The School of Performing Arts Sing and Dance Project Víctor Ullate Roche offers Saturday training in dance and performing arts, with student performances in shows such as Peter Pan, Miliki's Dream, The Choirboys, Matilda and The Lion King, and disciplines including acrobatics, ballet, jazz, tap, urban, interpretation and singing. Robotix runs robotics workshops (Robostem Junior/Master/Pro). Languages after‑school programme includes German, French, Chinese and language support in Spanish and English. Speech Therapy and academic tutoring addresses dyslalia, stuttering, dyslexia, reading and writing difficulties, with Maths and Language reinforcement. The School of Economics and Entrepreneurship offers Junior Law School (from 3rd ESO to 2nd Baccalaureate) and HollyMontt - Financial Education (for 1st and 2nd of Baccalaureate).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Agora Madrid International School offers an extensive programme of sporting, musical, artistic, intellectual and recreational extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' physical, intellectual and social development. Robotix robotics workshops develop problem‑solving and programming skills. A Languages after‑school program offers German, French and Chinese with Spanish and English language support. There is a School of Economics and Entrepreneurship with Junior Law School and HollyMontt Financial Education, and speech therapy and academic tutoring are available to support learning.

Arts & Creative

Art School offers painting and drawing with water colours, pastels, charcoal and oil painting. The Agora International-Fabordón Music School provides professional musical education from eight years old and is an official Trinity College London examinations centre, enabling study in classical and contemporary music and formation of ensembles. The School of Performing Arts Sing and Dance Project Víctor Ullate Roche offers dance, singing and acting with students performing in shows such as Peter Pan, Miliki's Dream, The Choirboys, Matilda and The Lion King.

Cultural & Language

The school runs a multilingual education project with linguistic immersion beyond English, enabling mastery of the official language along with English and French or German. To complete the linguistic programme, international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations are offered.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers sporting activities and sports clubs, including mini-tenis, basketball School, paddle, chess and Infant Football School. In addition, there are sports clubs for volleyball, 7-a-side Football and basketball. Art and music activities are part of the after‑school offering, alongside a range of language and performing arts opportunities.

Community & Service

Partnerships with WWF, Eco-Schools and UN Sustainable Goals support environmental and global citizenship initiatives. The International Family Council Meet & Greet strengthens integration and community among international families. The school also offers Exchanges and Stays Abroad and International Events to broaden the international community.

Leadership & Professional

The School of Economics and Entrepreneurship offers Junior Law School for students from 3rd ESO to 2nd Baccalaureate. HollyMontt Financial Education is for students in 1st and 2nd of Baccalaureate. These programs prepare students for professional paths in law, finance and entrepreneurship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports and Well-being are core to Agora Madrid International School's approach. Sports help develop physical skills and values such as perseverance, self-improvement and teamwork, and promote healthy lifestyle habits. The programme includes mini-tenis, basketball, paddle and Infant Football School, with clubs for volleyball, 7-a-side football and basketball. The school provides access to sports facilities and a sports centre as part of its learning environment.
Languages

Language Provision

The school teaches English, French and German as part of a multilingual educational project, with linguistic immersion beyond English. It offers international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations to support language learning. The education spans from nursery to university, providing a continuous language-infused international programme.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers a multilingual educational project with linguistic immersion beyond English, which allows students to master their official language along with English, French or German. To complete the linguistic programme, the school offers international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations. The school provides education from the age of 4 months to university as part of its international programme.

Immersion Programs

We provide linguistic immersion beyond English, with English, French or German available as part of the programme. The immersion enables students to master their official language alongside English, French or German. The programme is complemented by international events, exchanges and stays in different destinations.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Contact: Families can request information by submitting the admissions form or by calling +34 916 16 71 25 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The admissions team provides information about admission options and next steps. This initial contact starts the admissions process. A visit may be arranged as part of the process.

2. Visit: An on-site or virtual visit is offered to present the educational project, curricular and teaching aspects, and the buildings and facilities. This visit is the best time to resolve any doubts. Families can experience the school environment during the visit.

3. Registration: After the formal application for admission, students take admission tests according to their stage. Upon passing the tests, the admissions form is completed and all the documentation required for enrolment is received. The final enrolment requires submission of the admissions document and all required documentation.
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