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Casvi International American School

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €7,130 - 13,880
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 380
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2017
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, German, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Casvi International American School in Tres Cantos, Spain, is a private international school serving ages 3 to 18. It combines the American curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, delivering IB PYP, MYP and DP alongside American education in English with native teachers. Mandarin is taught from age 8 and German from age 10. The IB approach is practical and transdisciplinary, applied continuously from Early Childhood through DP for a cohesive program. The campus spans 25,000 m2 across seven buildings, with spacious classrooms, computer labs, science facilities, a music room, a library and an auditorium. Sports facilities include an artificial grass football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, two tennis courts, two paddle courts, a dance hall and an indoor center. Extracurriculars feature an after-school programme, a Pen-Pal exchange with Avondale GATE in Michigan, and events such as a Christmas Show, Winter Week and Book Fairs, reinforcing language skills and global citizenship today.

C. del Gavilán, 2, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Casvi International American School has 380 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Calle del Gavilán, 2, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

Stages
Pre-School & Kindergarten; Elementary & Middle School; High School

Type
Private international school

Country affiliation
Spain
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has on-campus student residences with two facilities, one for women and one for men. Resident students receive full board (breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner) and a 24-hour medical service. They may spend weekends with their families or stay at the residence for activities.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are mandatory from Pre-School through Grade 11. Boys wear grey long pants, blue sweater, and white polo shirt; girls wear a grey plaid skirt or grey long pants with a blue sweater and white polo shirt; footwear should be black or navy blue and sneakers are not allowed. Smocks are mandatory from Nursery 2 through Kindergarten; sportswear (PreK 1–G10) is a full tracksuit with a T-shirt and shorts; all clothing must be named.

Food Options
The canteen serves meals prepared the same day in the school kitchen. The menu follows a Mediterranean diet and includes vegetarian, vegan and pork-free options; Vegan Day is held monthly and special menus are offered on days such as Gluten Free Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year or Language Week. A snack is provided at recess, and dining rates vary for daily or monthly arrangements.

Governance and Ownership
The Casvi International American School is part of the Casvi Educational Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Casvi International American School ranges from EUR 7,130 to EUR 13,880 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application or non‑refundable registration fee is published for Casvi International American School Tres Cantos.

Tuition fees (annual, by year group)

- Nursery (Early Childhood): EUR 7,130 per school year.
- Pre‑K & Kindergarten: EUR 7,900 per school year.
- Grades 1–5 (Primary): EUR 9,560 per school year.
- Grades 6–8 (Middle): EUR 10,300 per school year.
- Grades 9–12 (High School): EUR 11,400 per school year.
- IB Diploma Programme supplement (additional for Diploma students): EUR 2,480 per school year.

Tuition fees per term / instalment detail

- Annual tuition amounts are published as the total for the school year by year group. No public per‑term or per‑instalment breakdown is published with the annual amounts.

Boarding (student residence)

- Resident students (boarding): EUR 1,715 per month.

School dining / cafeteria

- Monthly school cafeteria menu: EUR 230 per month.
- Cafeteria if used only certain days: EUR 15.50 per day.

School bus service

- Tres Cantos – Soto de Viñuelas route: EUR 135 per month.
- Madrid and other municipalities routes: EUR 217 per month.
- Half‑route (one way): 50% of the applicable bus fee.
- Second sibling and successive bus service discount: reduced fee of EUR 78 (per month) indicated for the 2nd sibling/successive bus service.

Other costs / fees

- IB Diploma Programme supplement (see above): EUR 2,480 per year for students in the IB Diploma.
- No separate uniform price schedule is published; uniform costs are not itemised in the public fee schedule.
- No explicit public listing of additional recurring charges (for example activity fees, instrument or subject‑specific fees, capital levy, or refundable deposits) is published in the public fee summary.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or details about refunds for tuition, cafeteria, bus or boarding fees is published in the school fee summary.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is presented as a school‑year total by year group. No public schedule showing the school's billing dates, instalment options, deadlines, discounts for early payment, or penalties for late payment is published alongside the annual amounts.

Fee payment options

- No public list of accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, or online payment provider) is published in the school fee summary. Contact details are provided for admissions and enquiries.

Summary of what is publicly available and what is not published

- Publicly available, itemised figures: annual tuition by year group, IB supplement, monthly boarding fee, cafeteria monthly/daily fees, and bus route fees including half‑route and second‑sibling bus pricing.
- Not published in the public fee summary: a separate application/registration fee amount (if any), per‑term or instalment breakdown of the annual tuition, detailed billing schedule and payment deadlines, specific payment methods accepted, uniform costs, itemised extracurricular or instrument fees, and refund terms.

If you need these missing details (application/registration fees, instalment schedules, payment methods, refund terms or uniform costs) they are not published in the school's public fee summary.
Academics

Casvi International American School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB methodology is used at all stages. The program runs from Early Childhood through PYP, MYP and DP. Casvi International American School offers an international education through the American curriculum and the International Baccalaureate. English is the language of instruction with native teachers; Mandarin Chinese is taught from age 8 and German from age 10. The IB approach is practical and transdisciplinary, with teaching aimed at applying knowledge in real-world contexts. IB methodology is implemented from age 3 onward across all stages (Early Childhood Education: PYP, MYP and DP) for a continuous, cohesive program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses positive discipline to promote emotional and social development. Clear boundaries and a focus on respect and empathy guide daily interactions. Students learn to manage their emotions and make responsible decisions. This approach supports the emotional development and social skills of Casvi Tres Cantos students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Attention and support for pupils with special needs is provided, with special emphasis on giftedness. School support is available during school hours. Spanish reinforcement classes are offered for international students. Classes are delivered in small groups to ensure individualized attention.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English through immersion with native English teachers. Spanish coexists with English in the subjects of Spanish Language and Social Sciences. Students can choose Spanish as the language of instruction for the Diploma Programme. Spanish classes for foreigners are available.

Mental Wellbeing
The school supports emotional and social development through positive discipline and targeted programs. A focus on empathy and respectful interactions helps students manage emotions. The approach contributes to the overall mental well-being of students.

Safeguarding
An Ethical Channel is available for safeguarding concerns. Privacy and data protection policies are published to safeguard personal information.
Parent Experience

History
Casvi International American School is part of the Casvi Educational Group. The Casvi educational group was founded in 1985 with Eurocolegio Casvi in Villaviciosa de Odón. In 2005 Casvi School in Boadilla del Monte was established as a charter school, and in 2017 Casvi International American School was founded in Tres Cantos. The school is based on the American education system and offers the three International Baccalaureate programs: PYP, MYP, and DP. The mission is to educate and train global citizens through international-mindedness, language acquisition and talent development, preparing students to contribute positively to society.

Community
Casvi Foundation was established in 2006 to involve the entire educational community in projects for the common good, supporting the poorest sectors of society locally and internationally. The foundation's first project built a three-story building in Piura, Peru, which now houses an Occupational Training Center offering courses in hospitality, painting, ceramics, dressmaking, hairdressing, embroidery and computer science, as well as a dining room feeding about 140 people daily. The school collaborates with NGOs such as Cáritas Madrid and the Banco de Alimentos, and students and families are encouraged to propose charitable actions throughout the year, including charity races and campaigns such as La vuelta al cole and the #PañueloChallenge. Social responsibility is integrated into Casvi's mission as part of its educational community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is made up of seven buildings on a 25,000 m2 campus with extensive sports and recreational areas. Classes are held in spacious classrooms equipped with everything necessary for quality education; learning spaces also include computer rooms and laboratories, a music room, and a library. An auditorium is highlighted for student performances, graduations, exhibitions, and conferences. The campus is surrounded by landscaped areas and groves of trees, providing a natural environment for learning. The facilities include an artificial grass football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, two tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, a dance hall, and an indoor sports center.

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include an artificial grass football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, two tennis courts, and two paddle tennis courts. A dance hall and an indoor sports center support a wide range of physical activities. The school is set in a natural environment with landscaped spaces that complement sporting and recreational activities.

Academic Facilities
Classes are held in spacious classrooms. Learning spaces include computer rooms and laboratories, a music room, and a library. An auditorium is equipped for student performances, graduations, exhibitions, and conferences. The campus comprises seven buildings on a 25,000 m2 site.

Extra Curricular Facilities
To encourage school spirit and the development of our students' skills, Casvi Tres Cantos offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Piano, guitar, tennis, paddle tennis, or dance lessons are available, and there is an After-School Programme. As an American school, Thanksgiving and Christmas are celebrated as part of the extra-curricular experience. The program includes events such as the Christmas Show, Winter Week (a ski trip to Andorra), Graduations, Spring Festival, Family Day, and American Traditions, plus a Book Fair every trimester that provides English-language books and literacy activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Casvi Tres Cantos offers the International Baccalaureate programs at PYP, MYP and DP within an American system of education. The school's teaching staff is largely native English speakers and English is the language of instruction.

Arts & Creative
Piano, guitar, tennis, paddle tennis and dance lessons are offered as extracurricular activities. The Christmas Show features music, dance and theatre performances, and the school hosts a Christmas Festival. Winter Week includes a ski trip to Andorra (with the option to visit Caldea), and a Family Day features a Talent Show.

Cultural & Language
Pen-Pal Program is run in collaboration with Avondale GATE Magnet School in Michigan, USA. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish available to international students to support integration. Students may take official language exams on campus, including GESE (Trinity), Cambridge, Goethe and YCT through the Confucius Institute.

Social & Hobbies
An after-school programme offers activities such as piano, guitar, tennis, paddle tennis and dance. The school hosts a Christmas Show and other seasonal events, including a Winter Week ski trip and a Spring Festival, plus a Book Fair to promote English reading. A Family Day includes a Talent Show and other activities for families.

Community & Service
Casvi Foundation drives social responsibility with projects including a Piura, Peru initiative delivering an Occupational Training Center and dining facilities for those in need. The school also collaborates with Cáritas and Banco de Alimentos, and runs charitable campaigns such as La vuelta al cole and the #PañueloChallenge with the Aladina Foundation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes sports and wellness through extensive after-school activities, including tennis and dance. Winter Week provides a skiing trip to Andorra, with other activities such as Caldea visits, ensuring students stay engaged during White Week. American traditions such as Sports Day are celebrated throughout the year to foster school spirit and community.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Spanish is taught in Spanish Language and Culture, and Spanish can be the language of instruction in the Diploma Programme. Chinese is taught from Grade 1; in Grade 9, students may continue Chinese or German. German is taught from Grade 5; in Grade 9, students may continue German.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the language of instruction across all stages. Spanish coexists with English in the classrooms for Spanish Language and Social Sciences, and students may choose Spanish as the language of instruction in the Diploma Programme.

Immersion Programs
Authentic English immersion is offered. An English immersion program for foreign students is available, with English serving as the language of instruction across all stages.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB (International Baccalaureate) methodology at all stages.
Practical and transdisciplinary learning methodology.
Admissions

Admissions
Start the admission process through the application form or contact Casvi Tres Cantos with questions. The school provides an online application form and a Request for Information option. The address is C. del Gavilán, 2, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid.

Scholarships
The Community of Madrid has published a call for scholarships for the First Cycle of Early Childhood Education (0-3 years) in private centers authorized by the Community of Madrid for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are for families with children in the First Cycle of Early Childhood Education; their purpose is to promote access to quality early education and to support families in reconciling work and personal life. Application requirements include income and family situation criteria such as the child's age, per capita household income, and the employment status of the parents, as detailed in the Official Gazette (BOCM). The deadline for applications is June 4 to June 24 (inclusive). Casvi Tres Cantos offers an IB-based education and views scholarships as a valuable opportunity to access education from the early years.
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