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Engage International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Fees €300 - 8,089
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

C. Mar Egeo, 32, 28221 Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Engage International School has 450 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in Spanish, English, French.

Location

Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain. The address is C/ Mar Egeo, 32, 28220 Majadahonda, Madrid. It is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools.

Stages

Early years; Primary; Secondary; Baccalaureate

Type

Private international school

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

School day structure

School hours are from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours available on request.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is mandatory from Early Years through 4th ESO; Bachillerato students are exempt. The uniform must be worn properly; the dress code is detailed at the start of the year. On sport days, the sports uniform is worn and the smock is mandatory until Primary 4; all uniform items must be labeled.

Food Options

Seven healthy menus are offered in a dining room with acoustic design, prepared daily in our own kitchen, based on the Mediterranean diet, and adapted to allergies and intolerances.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of the Dukes Education family of schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Engage International School ranges from EUR 300 to EUR 8,089 for 2026/27.

Application / reservation fees

- One-off reservation fee for new students: EUR 520 (non‑refundable).
- One-off renewal/reservation fee for students already at the school: EUR 300 (non‑refundable).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is billed as 10 monthly instalments covering September to June. The amounts below are presented as monthly totals; the annual tuition equals the monthly total multiplied by 10. A one‑off discount of 2.5% is applied to the tuition portion (escolaridad) if the full year is paid in advance. Sibling discounts apply: 15% off tuition for the second and third child, and 100% for the fourth child; a 15% discount is applied for cousins.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly, annual = monthly × 10, and per‑term = annual ÷ 3 — figures rounded to the nearest euro)

- Prenursery 0–2 years (Prenursery 0, 1 y 2):
- Full day (09:00–17:00): EUR 530 per month → EUR 5,300 per year → EUR 1,767 per term.
- Half day (09:00–14:00/15:00): EUR 339 per month → EUR 3,390 per year → EUR 1,130 per term.
- Reduced day (09:00–12:20): EUR 300 per month → EUR 3,000 per year → EUR 1,000 per term.

- Nursery (3–4 years): EUR 657 per month (escolaridad EUR 599 + other schooling costs EUR 58) → EUR 6,570 per year → EUR 2,190 per term.

- Reception (4–5 years): EUR 657 per month (escolaridad EUR 599 + other costs EUR 58) → EUR 6,570 per year → EUR 2,190 per term.

- Year 1 (5–6 years): EUR 657 per month (escolaridad EUR 599 + other costs EUR 58) → EUR 6,570 per year → EUR 2,190 per term.

- 1º Primaria (6–7 years): EUR 735 per month (escolaridad EUR 677 + other costs EUR 58) → EUR 7,350 per year → EUR 2,450 per term.

- 2º & 3º Primaria (7–9 years): EUR 741 per month (escolaridad EUR 677 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 7,410 per year → EUR 2,470 per term.

- 4º–6º Primaria (9–12 years): EUR 747 per month (escolaridad EUR 683 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 7,470 per year → EUR 2,490 per term.

- 1º & 2º ESO (12–14 years): EUR 798 per month (escolaridad EUR 734 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 7,980 per year → EUR 2,660 per term.

- 3º & 4º ESO (14–16 years): EUR 804 per month (escolaridad EUR 740 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 8,040 per year → EUR 2,680 per term.

- Bachillerato (16–18 years): EUR 828 per month (escolaridad EUR 764 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 8,280 per year → EUR 2,760 per term.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed; the published fee schedule contains day‑school tuition and optional services only.

Other costs and optional services

- School meals (Comedor) — optional:
- Primer ciclo infantil: EUR 105 per month; EUR 11.50 per day.
- Segundo ciclo (Infantil, Primaria y Secundaria): EUR 199 per month; EUR 11.50 per day.
- Extended hours (am or pm service): EUR 66 per month.
- Chromebook device (from 5th Primary to 3rd ESO): cost of acquisition approximately EUR 599 (one‑off).
- Extracurricular activities: fee amounts are set and published at the start of the academic year (amounts vary by activity).
- “Other schooling costs” included in the monthly totals cover printed and digital books, learning platforms and management systems, educational and technological resources, digital fees, curricular trips within school hours, school insurance, sports equipment, artistic and musical materials, etc.

Refunds and cancellations

- The one‑off reservation fee for new students (EUR 520) is explicitly non‑refundable. The one‑off renewal/reservation fee for enrolled students (EUR 300) is also non‑refundable. No additional refund rules are detailed in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options / setup

- The published fee schedule does not list specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) within the document. For accepted payment methods and billing setup, contact the Admissions office at +34 916 38 01 96 or admisiones@eis.dukeseducation.es.
Academics

Engage International School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum

The school provides British Education in Early Years, National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate, preparing all students for official Cambridge exams. The school operates a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French. The educational project centers on the Four Cs: Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication, delivered through innovative active methodologies and project-based learning. The Personal and Emotional Development Program runs across all educational stages, with early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance, including self-knowledge tests, mentoring programs, visits to companies, and a University Fair at the school. Programming and Robotics are integrated from 3rd Grade Primary; the school is the first in Spain to obtain the Responsible Screens GOLD certificate. The curriculum covers Early Years through Baccalaureate and includes Cambridge exams and the option of a Dual Baccalaureate.

Exam Results

EvAU grades in the last academic year: average 11.63/14; average 8.37/10; highest 13.82; 52.5% obtained more than 12 points. The school reports high graduation rates and that students go on to prestigious universities nationally and internationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Engage International School runs a Personal and Emotional Development Program across all educational stages. The program develops social and emotional skills including self-awareness, empathy, respect, and a sense of responsibility. The teaching model is student-centered, helping students manage their emotions and understand themselves. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance is provided, including mentoring programs and visits to companies, plus a University Fair at the school. The approach supports students in navigating a changing society through social and emotional learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers British Education in Early Years, National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate, preparing all students for the official Cambridge exams. In addition, a trilingual model operates in Spanish, English and French. In Primary, students develop the ability to explain ideas and feelings in both English and Spanish. Primary students acquire bilingual competencies in English and Spanish throughout their learning.

Mental Wellbeing

Engage International School implements the Personal and Emotional Development Program across all stages to support mental wellbeing. The program fosters social and emotional skills, including self-awareness, empathy, respect, and responsibility. The teaching model is student-centered and supports students in managing their emotions and discovering their vocation. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance provides mentoring and opportunities for exploration. The school aims to help students thrive emotionally and socially in a changing world.

Safeguarding

Engage International School maintains a safeguarding and child protection policy. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Sonia Treviño (sonia.treviño@iepgroup.es, +34 618 39 41 40). The Director, Pilar Mesa (pilar.mesa@iepgroup.es), provides safeguarding leadership. The policy references Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 (KSCIE 2020) and LOPIVI, and includes procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns and responding to disclosures, with staff trained to act in the best interests of the child.
Parent Experience

History

Engage International School, formerly San Luis Gonzaga, has been a reference school for more than 60 years due to the values it transmits and is synonymous with academic excellence. It is located in the northwest area of Madrid and is recognized for academic excellence, trilingualism, and a solid educational project based on the 4 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Critical Thinking and Communication. We offer British Education in Early Years, National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate, preparing students for official Cambridge exams, and we have a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French. The school is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools.

Community

The Engage community centers on student well-being through the Personal and Emotional Development Program across all educational stages. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance includes self-knowledge tests, mentoring programs, visits to companies in different sectors, and a University Fair at the school. Academic Excellence over the years places Engage among Madrid's schools with the best EvAU results in the Community of Madrid. Students participate in a broad range of extracurricular activities, including Little Basketball, Judo, Robotics, Theatre, Music, and Movement programs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Engage International School offers British Education in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and the Baccalaureate. The school uses a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French. Digital resources are integrated in the classroom, and Chromebooks are used by students. From 3rd Grade Primary, Technology, Programming and Robotics (TPR) is taught to prepare students for future challenges. Engage International School is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools and project-based learning is used across subjects.

Academic Facilities

Engage International School offers a British curriculum in Early Years, Primary and Secondary, and the Baccalaureate. It also provides National and Dual Baccalaureate programs and prepares students for official Cambridge exams. From 1st grade onward, French is taught as a third language. Engage is an official Cambridge examination center; it prepares students for Cambridge exams from B1 Preliminary (PET) to C2 Proficiency (CPE), including CAE. English development begins from an early age with a British infant program, and language learning is supported by strategies to tackle international exams.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular activities are offered, including a range of sports disciplines. Engage has a Private Music School offering a musical education spanning classical and contemporary genres. Engage International Performing Arts integrates dance and theatre with international education to foster creativity, confidence and expression. Registration forms are available for Extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The Four Cs—Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication—shape the educational approach through innovative active methodologies and project-based learning. A Personal and Emotional Development Program fosters social and emotional skills across all levels, including self-awareness, empathy, respect and responsibility. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance accompanies students with self-knowledge tests, mentoring, company visits and a University Fair to help them make conscious, planned decisions about their futures. Cambridge exams are prepared on site, and EvAU results are strong (average 11.63/14; 52.5% over 12 points; highest 13.82).

Arts & Creative

The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including Little Basketball, Competition Basketball, Little Football, Indoor Football, Judo, Mini Padel and Padel, Functional Training, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Volleyball, Boxing, Ballet, Roller Hockey, Inline Skating, Figure Skating, Climbing, Circus Arts, Arts and Crafts, School of Rock, Guitar, Music and Movement, Piano and Musical Language, Theatre, Robotics and Chess, plus English in action and Morning English and German.

Cultural & Language

The school provides a trilingual education with English as the immersion language, Spanish for balanced learning, and French introduced in later stages. It also offers the Dual Baccalaureate option to obtain both the Spanish Baccalaureate and the American High School Diploma.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that support social engagement and hobbies, from sports to performing arts and language clubs, enabling students to pursue interests beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional

Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance includes accompaniment with self-knowledge tests, mentoring programs, and visits to companies in different sectors, complemented by a University Fair to help students plan their future and develop professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The Personal and Emotional Development Program is implemented across all levels to foster self-awareness, empathy, respect and a sense of responsibility. The school offers seven healthy menus prepared daily in its own kitchen, based on the Mediterranean diet and accommodating allergies and intolerances. The school day runs from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours available on request.
Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught are Spanish, English and French; a trilingual model is used across the school; Early Years follow British Education; the school prepares all students for the official Cambridge exams and also offers National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate.

Bilingual Teaching

The school has a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate programmes.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Admission form: Start by completing the online Admission form. It collects parent and child details, including names, contact information, child's nationality, date of birth, and entry year group. The form notes the Data Controller is COLEGIO 67, S.L.U., and explains GDPR processing rights, including consent to receive informational communications.

2. Enrolment form: After initial contact, fill in the enrolment form provided by our Admissions team. This collects details needed to advance the application and coordinate the next steps. The Enrollment team will guide you through subsequent stages.

3. Book an individual visit: Fill in the form and book an individual visit to see our facilities, meet our teaching staff, and learn more about the educational project. The visit gives you an opportunity to ask questions and understand how Engage International School can support your child. During the visit you will meet the Admissions team and be shown the school approach.

4. Enrollment assistance and timing: We will advise you throughout the enrollment process. The enrollment period is open all year round. If you want to guarantee a place, reserve it.

Scholarships

Are there scholarships? Yes, there are excellence scholarships with discounts to study Bachillerato at Engage International School.
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