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British Council School

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €7,950 - 14,070
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1721
Type Co-educational
Opened 1940
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), SEN focussed
Taught languages French, Mandarin, German
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British School Pozuelo de Alarcón is a day school for pupils aged 1 to 18. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with elements of the Spanish system and BiBac for ages 16–18. Founded in 1940, the school offers bilingual and bicultural education with British and Spanish teachers. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans over 26,000 square metres and provides spaces for Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Facilities include El Teatro del Británico, a 1,200 m² theatre seating 300; five science laboratories opened in 2012 with electron microscopes and high-end chemical analysis equipment; an art wing; high‑tech music studios; and a band room. Each building houses a library; classrooms have interactive whiteboards; across the campus there are 3D printers and robotics equipment. BiBac results 2025 average 7.91 and PAU pass rate; IGCSE results 55% A*-A and 74% A*-B. After-school activities include Languages, Music, Public Speaking, Sports, Theatre and Dance.

C. de Alfonso Rodríguez Santamaría, 23-25, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

British Council School has 1,721 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Somosaguas, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, The British Council School Madrid sits about 12 km northwest of Madrid city centre. The campus address is Solano 5-7, Prado de Somosaguas, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. The school serves pupils from ages 1 to 18 across four academic stages.

Stages
Early Years (Ages 1-4); Primary School (Ages 5-11); Secondary School (Ages 12-16); BiBac® (Ages 16-18).

Type
Co-educational day school; British international school; bilingual and bicultural; education based on the English National Curriculum.

Bus service
A school bus service is available with routes to Madrid centre and surrounding areas. Bus fees: School bus 745.00€; One way (to or from School only) 585.00€; 30% discount for second child and above.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The British School is a day school; no boarding is offered.

Food Options
Early Years, Primary and Secondary have independent kitchens and lunch rooms. Menus are designed with a parent committee and follow the Mediterranean Diet guidelines (UNESCO) and the NAOS guidelines; the school accommodates allergies and other dietary needs.

Governance and Ownership
The British School is an Inspired school, part of Inspired Education, a leading global premium schools group.
Fees

Annual tuition at British Council School ranges from EUR 7,950 to EUR 14,070 for 2026/27.

Tuition (termly, by year group)
- EUR 1,700.00 — Pre‑Nursery (morning only).
- EUR 2,495.00 — Pre‑Nursery (full day).
- EUR 3,040.00 — Nursery to Year 1 (term).
- EUR 3,890.00 — Year 2 to Year 6 (term).
- EUR 4,180.00 — Year 7 to Year 9 (term).
- EUR 4,545.00 — Year 10 & Year 11 (term).
- EUR 4,690.00 — Year 12 & Year 13 (term).

One‑off enrolment / re‑enrolment fees
- EUR 1,800.00 — New‑student enrolment fee (one‑off). This amount is charged in advance and is not reimbursable. The enrolment payment is deducted from the first term invoice as specified in the school fee schedule.
- EUR 400.00 — Re‑enrolment fee (non‑refundable except in specific cases set out in the school's enrolment terms).

Sundry charges (termly) and what they cover
- EUR 285.00 — Pre‑Nursery (term).
- EUR 355.00 — Early Years (Nursery – Year 1) (term).
- EUR 465.50 — Year 2 – Year 4 (term).
- EUR 685.00 — Year 5 – Year 6 (term).
- EUR 590.00 — Year 7 – Year 9 (term).
- EUR 645.00 — Year 10 – Year 11 (term).
- EUR 515.00 — BiBac® / Year 12 – Year 13 (term).
- Sundry charges cover non‑optional non‑academic services (excluding dining): health and guidance services, digital/technology support, excursions and workshops during the school day, some audiovisual services (e.g., school photos), some additional learning materials (for example musical instruments), security and facilities maintenance, sports events, administrative support and fees for external examinations or certificates. Sundry charges do not cover school uniforms, textbooks or optional extra‑curricular activities.

Services (termly)
- EUR 665.00 — Lunch (term). Note: school meal service prices are annual and billed in three equal termly instalments; school charges apply even if a pupil is permitted to eat at home on specified grounds.
- EUR 745.00 — School bus (term, return).
- EUR 585.00 — School bus one‑way (term).
- EUR 250.00 — Discounted lunch fee for third child and above (term).
- Transport discount: 30% discount on bus fees for the second child and for the third child and above tuition discounts apply as set out below. Transport and meal services are optional (transport) or mandatory by section rules (meals) and are billed separately to tuition in three equal termly instalments or by single annual payment.

Sibling tuition discounts
- 3rd child: 25% reduction on tuition.
- 4th child: 30% reduction on tuition.
- 5th child and above: 35% reduction on tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school year is organised into three terms; tuition and service charges are billed on a termly basis. There are two payment options: pay termly in advance (three equal instalments) or make a single annual payment at the start of the school year.
- Payment method: fees are collected by direct debit. Late payment entitles the school to charge statutory interest and other damages; non‑payment can prevent the pupil from taking part in activities, sitting external exams, or continuing at the school the following year. Transport and meal fees are annual amounts billed in three equal termly instalments and must be paid in advance or by single annual payment.

Refunds and deregistration
- The new‑student enrolment fee (EUR 1,800.00) is non‑reimbursable. The re‑enrolment fee (EUR 400.00) is non‑refundable except in the limited circumstances set out in the enrolment terms where a refund may be made.
- Deregistration rules: if a place is relinquished before the school year starts but after the place has been assigned, the school may require payment of the first term's fees and will retain the enrolment fee. If leaving during the academic year, one (1) month's written notice before the effective date is required and fees must be paid up to the effective deregistration date. If required notice is not given, one full term's fees from the effective deregistration date are payable; the enrolment fee will also be retained in such cases. Time off register for periods between one week and a full year requires payment of full tuition for that period and must be requested at least three months in advance.

Boarding
- No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school and boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs payable separately
- Uniforms, textbooks and optional extra‑curricular activities are not included in sundry charges and must be paid for separately by families. Exact costs for uniforms and textbooks are set outside the standard fees schedule and are payable in addition to tuition and sundry charges.

Summary of how charges appear on invoices
- Typical invoice lines include: tuition (term), sundry charges (term), lunch (term) and transport (term) if selected; the new‑student enrolment fee is charged once and deducted per the school's fee schedule; sibling discounts are applied to tuition where applicable. Late or unpaid fees carry consequences as set out above.
Academics

British Council School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), SEN focussed for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Rigorous academic curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, complemented by the Spanish curriculum, with BiBac for ages 16–18. The school serves pupils from ages 1 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and BiBac pathways. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans more than 26,000 square metres and provides age‑appropriate facilities for each stage.

Exam Results
BiBac Academic Results 2025: average university entrance grade 7.91 (based on 60% BiBac and 40% PAU); 97.6% PAU pass rate; highest PAU grade 13.825; 63.9% of students scored above 11 in PAU. IGCSE Academic Results 2025: 55% scored A*-A; 74% scored A*-B.

Higher Education Progression
Prepared for study at top universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a focus on happiness and well-being, providing continuous psychological and pedagogical support for families and students, with school counsellors available for one-to-one psycho-pedagogical guidance.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Additional Needs policy including SEND and EAL, guided by Inclusion, Equity, Individualised Support, Person-Centredness, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has an Additional Needs policy that covers EAL as part of inclusive education.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has ongoing psychological support and access to school counsellors for one-to-one guidance.

Safeguarding
The school has safeguarding policies and procedures aligned with safeguarding laws, including a safeguarding team and defined duties of care.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1940, The British School is the pioneer of British education in Spain. It combines the best of the British and Spanish systems within a truly global context. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and complemented by the Spanish curriculum and a broad extracurricular programme. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans more than 26,000 square meters and is divided into Early Years, Primary and Secondary sections with age‑appropriate facilities. Facilities include a 1,200 m² Theatre del Británico, science laboratories with 3D printers and robotics kits, an art wing and high‑tech music studios; students are prepared for study at universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond.

Community
Education for Life runs national and international community service projects. Projects include the House of Angels orphanage in Romania, weekly visits to two Madrid nursing homes, and an annual World Trekkers trip to Kenya, where older pupils volunteer with children at a community centre in Nairobi. The school is an UNICEF 'Escuela Amiga' and participates in the Gotas para Niger campaign to defend children's rights. Fundación Síndrome de Down of Madrid collaborates with the school on regular joint activities, including science and arts projects and the Kilo Solidario food drive.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a Pozuelo de Alarcón campus that spans over 26,000 square meters, with Early Years and Primary buildings on one side of Calle Monzón and the Secondary building on the other. Classrooms are bright, spacious and regularly updated with the latest technologies. Five state-of-the-art science laboratories were unveiled in 2012, with access to electron microscopes and high-end chemical analysis equipment. Each building has its own library filled with books and audiovisual resources suitable for each age group. The campus integrates technology across the curriculum with desktop computers, laptops and tablets, plus 3D printers, robotics equipment and interactive whiteboards in all classrooms.

Sports Facilities
The school has sports pitches including a football field and facilities that support a wide range of sports, from athletics to ping-pong. A purpose-built gym serves Early Years, Primary and Secondary for indoor sports, events and assemblies. Outdoor play areas are designed by age group with awnings for shade and different ground surfaces to support a variety of activities. These spaces support both competitive and recreational sport as part of the enrichment program.

Academic Facilities
There are five new, state-of-the-art science laboratories, unveiled in 2012, with electron microscopes and high-end chemical analysis equipment. Pupils have access to technology including desktop computers, laptops and tablets, plus 3D printers and robotics equipment, with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms. Each building houses its own library filled with books, audiovisual materials and age-appropriate resources. Music facilities include music rooms across all three sections equipped with music technology, software systems and recording workstations, plus a dedicated band room/percussion studio. El Teatro del Britanico provides 1,200 square meters for teaching and performing arts, with seating for 300, a voice amplification system, computerised lighting, air conditioning and facilities for rehearsals and dance.

Extra Curricular Facilities
El Teatro del Britanico also hosts performance spaces and small drama rooms for rehearsals and stage performances. In Secondary, the art wing offers four classrooms and an open learning area that serves as an exhibition space for pupils' work. Music facilities provide dedicated spaces and recording capacity across the school. The campus supports a broad enrichment program including theatre and dance, and access to performing arts spaces. There are opportunities for visual and performing arts beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The English National Curriculum is followed through to the end of Secondary. BiBac® is offered in the upper years; BiBac Academic Results 2025 include an average university entrance grade of 7.91 (based on 60% BiBac and 40% PAU), 97.6% PAU pass rate, a highest PAU grade of 13.825, and 63.9% of students above 11 in PAU. IGCSE Academic Results 2025 show 55% achieving A*-A and 74% achieving A*-B.

Arts & Creative
The school has an expansive art wing, high‑tech music studios, and El Teatro del Británico, a 1,200 m² theatre with seating for 300 and full stage technology.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a truly bilingual and bicultural education with both British and Spanish teachers.

Social & Hobbies
Enrichment includes After School Activities such as Languages, Music, Public Speaking, Sports, Theatre and Dance; the school fosters a vibrant community that supports students to grow with confidence.

Leadership & Professional
The school is staffed by dedicated British and Spanish teachers and specialists in wellbeing, arts, science and sport.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported by dedicated staff; facilities include football pitches, multi‑sport courts and dedicated gyms; outdoor spaces are designed with safety and varied surfaces to support physical development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Spanish (first language), English (instruction in English), French (minimum five years), Mandarin (Year 9 onward), German (Year 10 onward), and other languages via BiBac and after-school clubs. BiBac® provides a bilingual track for Years 12–13 with many subjects taught in English and Spanish, and options to study French, German and Mandarin within the programme.

Bilingual Teaching
The British School provides a bilingual and bicultural education for pupils aged 1 to 18. The program combines the English National Curriculum with the Spanish curriculum, and a BiBac® (Bilingual Baccalaureate) is offered for Years 12–13, following an IGCSE programme in Years 10–11. In Secondary, many subjects are taught in English (including English language and literature, sciences, mathematics, history and geography, ICT, design and technology, art and design, music, and physical education), while Spanish-language subjects are taught in Spanish; French, German and Mandarin are also available as additional languages.

Immersion Programs
Immersion-style language development is supported through the bilingual model and the language offerings described on the Languages page, including French (for at least five years), Mandarin (from Year 9) and German (from Year 10), with Spanish as a first language and English instruction at UK levels.
Admissions

Admissions
The British Council School Madrid is non-selective and provides a bilingual and bicultural education based on the English National Curriculum. There are no admissions tests for Early Years. Most pupils begin at age three and stay with us, and we admit new pupils across all year groups; places are offered according to availability and our assessment of whether potential pupils can fully integrate with the rest of their class. From Year 2, future pupils must also take the corresponding entrance tests. From Year 3 onwards, applicants complete an online CAT4 cognitive abilities test and an English written assessment, with a non-refundable 30€ admissions assessment fee. The admissions process consists of five steps: Visit (booking is essential), Application for Admission, Admissions Committee decision (1–3 weeks after completing the process), Reservation (bank transfer of the amount indicated for the year), and Next Steps (information sessions and familiarisation with the course, teachers and the school community). The school's timetable includes English and Spanish language instruction, with approximately 20% of the weekly timetable devoted to Spanish Language and Culture. At the end of Secondary Education (Year 11) the school applies for homologation of studies so that pupils obtain the Spanish Ministry of Education's Compulsory Secondary Education qualification (ESO).

Scholarships
Alumni scholarships are offered for Early Years education and enrolment.
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