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Arcángel International School

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1482
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Arcángel International School, located in Aluche, Madrid, is a private, secular institution serving ages 1 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside the IB Continuum, with Infant Education, Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (Science and Technology; Humanities and Social Sciences). English and French begin from age 2, with half-day taught in these languages up to Bachillerato. It also offers a Dual American Bachillerato online through Academica International Studies and is an official Cambridge and DELF examination center. The campus consists of two independent buildings with dedicated spaces for each stage, including a music room, robotics lab, garden, and sport facilities. Extracurriculars include EMA Music School, CALMA/CAOS arts programs, and a Sports Club. The school emphasizes personalised guidance, ongoing family communication, and career pathways, alongside environmental initiatives through Going Green and EcoSchool recognition. It is part of Grupo Educativo 3A with Alameda International School and Colegio Ábaco. Serving communities.

C. de Maqueda, 4, Latina, 28024 Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Arcángel International School has 1,482 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English, French.

Location
Arcángel International School is located at Calle Maqueda 4, 28024 Madrid, Spain. The campus is in Madrid and accessible by road. School transport routes cover diverse points across Madrid and surrounding areas, and all students travel accompanied by a trained monitor during transit.

Stages
Infant (1–2 years); Infant (3–5 years); Primary; Secondary (ESO); Bachillerato (Baccalaureate).

Type
Private and secular.

Additional learning support
From age 2, half of the school day is taught in English and French, with English used as the vehicular language for other subjects such as Creativity, Arts & Crafts and Music, Physical Education, STEAM and Robotics. The school offers a Dual Bachillerato with Academica International Studies and is certified as a Cambridge and DELF exam center and an official testing center for Trinity and Oxford Tests of English, with additional options including TOEFL Junior and IELTS.

Religious affiliation
Private and secular.

School day structure
The regular school day runs from 9:00 to 17:45. There is an extended-hours option: morning extension from 7:00 to 9:00 with breakfast (optional) and afternoon extension from 17:00 to 19:00 with a snack (optional).

Bus service
School transport routes cover various points across Madrid, with all rides supervised by a qualified monitor. If a route near your home is not available, new stops can be studied for inclusion.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Before-school and after-school care is offered; sign up at the Secretary's office. Before-school runs 07:00 to 08:55; after-school runs 17:00 to 19:00; breakfast and snack are optional; can be requested monthly, annually, or for a specific day/time.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required and can be ordered through the Alexia platform; they can be collected at the center between August 28 and September 4, from 09:00 to 16:30, in the Big Room; from September 7, uniforms can be ordered via Alexia and collected at the Secretariat.

Food Options
The school has its own kitchen and staff; offers a wide variety of menus adapted to intolerances, allergies, and special diets; menus are prepared by the nutrition and cooking team using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients; there are dedicated menus for the main dining area, Infant 1st Cycle, Infant 2nd Cycle, and dinner suggestions; an interactive menu is available.

Governance and Ownership
Arcángel International School is part of Grupo Educativo 3A, a family-owned company with more than 60 years of experience in education.
Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application or annual tuition schedule is published for general enrolment; specific application or registration fees are not listed online and must be obtained directly from the admissions office.
- Fees for external tests and one-off services that are published: Oxford Test of English (OTE) — Full test: €85; individual components (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing): €39 each. Payment for these tests is by bank transfer to the school's IBAN as specified on the test registration form.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public, itemised tuition table by year group or per-term/per-year instalments; the standard published material does not include per-year tuition amounts for Infant, Primary, ESO or Bachillerato. Exact tuition figures and term instalment options must be requested from the admissions or finance office.
- Published programme fees for certain international exchange / immersion programmes are given where applicable (examples): J‑1 BASIC Programme (Aug–Jun) €14,589; J‑1 COLEGIOS 3A Programme (Aug–Jun) €17,985; F‑1 Programme (Aug–Jun) €31,460 — these are programme-specific amounts and not the regular school tuition for day pupils.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency and available payment plans for core tuition are set individually by the school; a public, fixed timetable of instalments for core tuition is not published. For many school services and activities, monthly billing by direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) is used.
- For extra-curricular activities such as swimming: monthly charges apply; if a student joins after a month has started, the month is charged in full; cancellations for these activities must be notified within the stated window (for swimming: notify between the 1st and 15th of the final month in which you wish to cancel). Payment for activities is by direct debit unless otherwise stated.
- The school's general conditions state that online card payments are processed over a secure SSL connection; specific payment deadlines, instalment schedules and penalties for late payment are governed by the school's registration and billing rules.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not offered as a standard service at this campus. The school's listed services include school lunch (comedor), bus route (ruta), extra-curricular activities and extended hours, with no boarding or residential provision described. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees (uniform, books, meals, transport, extras)
- School meals (comedor): the school operates a school lunch service; published menu documents exist for the school meal offering. Specific meal prices are set for the service but are not published as a universal tuition line item on the general admissions pages.
- School transport (ruta): a bus service is provided; route service is listed as a billable school service and pricing details are managed by the school.
- Books and classroom materials: the school supplies textbooks and digital licences in many cases and publishes book lists with individual prices for specific years/levels (example: a sample 2022–23 book list with prices and notes about digital licences and materials). Expect a separate charge for textbooks, reading books and school-supplied materials when applicable.
- Extra-curricular activities and sports: many activities have separate monthly fees (example — swimming prices for 2024–25: from €25/month to €67/month depending on frequency and age group). These activities are billed separately from core tuition and are typically charged monthly by direct debit.
- Uniforms and school-specific clothing: acquisition of school clothing or items of exclusive-use uniform is treated as an additional family cost; the school references exclusive-use clothing as deductible for certain tax purposes but does not publish a consolidated uniform price list in the general admissions pages.

Refund information
- Refund and cancellation conditions differ by service: for extra-curricular activities (for example, swimming), joining mid-month does not generate a pro‑rata refund for that month and cancellations must follow the activity's stated notice period (e.g., notify between the 1st and 15th of the final month).
- The school's general conditions of administration specify that payment and commercial operations are subject to the centre's contractual terms and that online payments are processed securely; specific refund rules for core tuition, deposit returns, or cancellations of enrollment are governed by the school's registration/matriculation terms and are applied according to those contractual conditions. These specific refund terms for core tuition are not published as a single public table and must be confirmed with the school's admissions/finance office.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer: the school accepts bank transfers and provides an IBAN for payments (example: IBAN shown for Oxford Test registrations).
- Direct debit (domiciliación bancaria): used for recurring charges for activities and some services.
- Credit/debit card: the school's conditions state that card payments are processed over a secure SSL connection for online transactions; card acceptance for all fee types is governed by the school's payment procedures.

Practical summary for parents (factual action points)
- Core tuition: no public per-year or per-term tuition table is published; obtain the exact per-year and per-term tuition figures, available instalment plans, and any sibling or early-payment discounts directly from the school's admissions or finance office.
- Expect additional monthly charges for optional services (meals, transport, activities) and separate costs for textbooks and school-supplied materials; activity-specific prices and notice periods are published for those services where applicable.
- Payment methods in regular use include bank transfer, direct debit and secure online card payments; specific payment deadlines, billing schedule and refund rules are set in the school's registration terms.
Academics

Arcángel International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Arcángel International School offers education from infancy through Bachillerato. It provides Infant Education (9 months to 6 years), Primary, Secondary, and Bachillerato (Science and Technology and Humanities and Social Sciences). It is authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and offers optional Bachillerato Dual Americano through Academica International Studies. Students begin learning English and French from age 2, with half of the school day taught in these languages until Bachillerato. The school emphasizes personalised attention, ongoing communication with families, and Orientation to plan future study and career paths. Arcángel International School is accredited to train in new pedagogical methodologies based on neuroscience to promote critical thinking from early years through 2nd Bachillerato.

Higher Education Progression
The College Counselling department provides university and professional guidance, offering personalised interviews, meetings, trips, fairs, workshops, and work experiences to connect students with higher education and the labor market.

Gifted and Talented
Sophia, a programme for high-ability students, is provided under the Wellbeing area. The Orientation Department also offers tailored pathways for students with high abilities.
Parent Experience

History
The school is private and secular and is one of the fifteen Madrid Community schools that offer the International Baccalaureate Continuum. It develops the IB values through critical thinking, effective communication, open-mindedness, and commitment to learning. It teaches all levels from Infant age 1 to the second year of National and International Baccalaureate. It forms part of the Grupo Educativo 3A, together with Alameda International School and Colegio Ábaco, a family-owned group with more than 60 years of experience in education that focuses on innovation and its centers highlight language-based projects, the responsible use of technology, sport and health, creativity, and environmental care. Arcángel International School has more than 40 years of trajectory, offering a comprehensive education that combines multilingual teaching and collaborative methodologies.

Community
Arcángel International School fosters national and international alliances that broaden learning opportunities. These partnerships provide access to projects, experiences, and resources that enrich students' academic, artistic, and personal development, promoting a global education that connects knowledge, culture, and values for the future. The school has been highlighted in Actualidad as among the top international schools in Spain, reflecting its international profile. Alliances include Eco-Schools, Cambridge ESOL, and Trinity Arcángel, with other collaborators.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Arcángel International School is located in Aluche, Madrid. The school is organized into two independent buildings, each with spaces tailored to the needs of each educational stage. The youngest students have their own safe, playful patios, while Primary and Secondary students have exclusive zones for their activities. The campus includes indoor and outdoor sports facilities, as well as classrooms and versatile learning spaces equipped to support collaborative learning. The school provides a music classroom, a robotics room, and a garden area for hands-on learning.

Sports Facilities
The school has indoor and outdoor sports spaces, including a polideportivo (multi-sport complex), multisport courts, and an indoor swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
The school is organized in two independent buildings, each with spaces adapted to the needs of each educational stage. Younger children have their own safe patios, and Primary and Secondary possess exclusive zones for their activities. There are dedicated music and robotics rooms, and multipurpose classrooms to support varied learning activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include Languages, EMA Music School, and a Sports Club, open to the entire school community and external students. The program offers options for Infant, Primary, and ESO, with schedules and enrollment information available. Examples include English in Action, English Boost, Storytelling-based activities, and a Music School program with multiple instructors.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
With more than 40 years of experience, Arcángel International School offers a comprehensive education that combines multilingual instruction with collaborative teaching methods. It fosters critical thinking, creativity, and personal development in every student. It relies on sport, the arts, and the sciences as pillars of global education, preparing students for the future with confidence.

Arts & Creative
CALMA/CAOS interweaves creativity, the arts, and emotions across all levels. The EMA Music School offers two tracks—Junior Program for ages 4 to 12 and Talent Program from age 12—each including two weekly music classes along with group and individual instruction. In ESO, students explore visual arts and deepen their engagement with music or theatre.

Cultural & Language
Arcángel provides the International Baccalaureate Continuum for ages 3 to 19, focusing on a learner profile that includes ten attributes such as inquiry, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. The language project integrates official bilingual programs, double-degree opportunities, overseas stays, and preparation for internationally recognized certifications. The Dual American Bachillerato is available online through Academica International Studies, with courses taught entirely in English. From 5th grade onward, students may participate in abroad immersion experiences at partner UK schools, with additional long-term stays in the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, and New Zealand. Arcángel also serves as an official examination center for Cambridge and DELF, and it hosts Trinity and Oxford Test of English examinations.

Social & Hobbies
A broad range of after-school activities is offered, including languages, the EMA music program, and a sports club, accessible to the entire school community and external students. The program includes activities such as music, movement, storytelling, and sports, with schedules for primary and secondary students. The EMA music program features Junior and Talent tracks with two weekly music classes and instrument study, alongside other culture and activity options available after school.

Community & Service
Going Green mobilizes the entire school community toward environmental awareness and action aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, and the school is recognized as an EcoSchool with the Green Flag. A school garden is maintained as part of environmental education, engaging students from the earliest years. Alameda Contigo is a framework that supports ongoing collaboration between families and the school.

Leadership & Professional
Sherpa provides personalized guidance for students' academic and professional trajectories from ESO through Bachillerato, including information on national and international itineraries and practical experiences. Psychometric testing with artificial intelligence helps identify strengths and vocations, and alumni connections and the Conecta Arcángel initiative link students with former students and professionals.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Bienestar centers on prevention and emotional support, with a Tutorial Action Plan and individualized follow-up across all levels from Infantil to Bachillerato. The orientation department offers programs on emotional management and social skills, as well as targeted support for high-ability students through the Sophia program and for students with special educational needs. The CALMA/CAOS project integrates music and art to support wellbeing, while the Club Deportivo provides multiple sports and extensive facilities, including an indoor pool and gym spaces.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, French and Spanish. From age 2, half the day is conducted in English and French, with English used as the vehicular language for other subjects. Students develop linguistic proficiency in Spanish, English and French; external exams include Cambridge ESOL (from YLE Starters to Proficiency) and TOEFL Junior, APTIS, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, and DELF. The school is integrated in the Cambridge-supported BEDA program at the highest level, the Reference Model.

Bilingual Teaching
From age 2, half of the school day is taught in English and French. English serves as the vehicular language for teaching other subjects, including Creativity (Arts & Crafts and Music), Physical Education, STEAM and Robotics. Teachers are native or bilingual in English or French. The school offers a Dual Baccalaureate program with Academica International Studies.

Immersion Programs
English in Action and Français en action are extracurricular immersion classes where language is used in real-life situations. The school has exchange programs with partner schools in the United Kingdom and New Zealand; from 5th Primary, students can undertake summer and academic stays in Ireland, the UK, Canada and the United States. Arcángel International School is Cambridge-certified as a Preparation Center for language exams and DELF, and is an official examiner center for Trinity and the Oxford Test of English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration is open all year round. 2. Request a guided visit to Arcángel Rafael's School by signing in the form; once completed, we will contact you to set up a date. 3. New student admissions are subject to availability and to the established order of preference by Arcángel Rafael's School. 4. Documentation needed to formalize registration: Registration form; Registration fee payment; Family book; ID pictures; Child's vaccination record copy; Parents/guardian ID (DNI) or passport copy. 5. Location: Calle Maqueda, 4, 28024 Madrid. Call us: 91 711 93 00.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for the first cycle.
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