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European School of Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €4,090 - 7,290
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages French, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 27
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

European School of Madrid (Colegio Europeo de Madrid) is a private school and IB World School in Cognita. It serves ages 0–18 across Infants, Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato, offering a continuum of international education. The school provides IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Pre-PYP for ages 3–11, and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16; from September 2027, it will offer National Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme, completing the continuum. The setting is bilingual, coeducational, supporting language development in English and Spanish, with campuses: Infants' building with open-air classrooms, a sensory space and a library; and Main Building housing Primary and Secondary areas, including IB-aligned Primary classrooms, a library, a Science Laboratory, and a technology hub called European Valley. Facilities include an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, an outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts, a gym, and dedicated spaces for art and judo. Ballet and other after-school clubs complete programme.

C. Cólquide, 14, 28231 Las Rozas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

European School of Madrid has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Las Rozas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. The campus is located at Calle Cólquide, 14, Las Rozas and is served by two bus routes covering Las Rozas, Torrelodones and Majadahonda.

Stages
Infants (0-6), Primary (6-12), Secondary (12-16), Baccalaureate (16-18)

Type
Private international school; IB World School; part of the Cognita family.

Additional learning support
Be Well Together PSHE programme; safeguarding team including child protection, mental health support, digital safety, and professionals from the psycho-pedagogical department; support for students with high capacities.

Bus service
Transportation service with two routes: Route 1 covers Las Rozas, Torrelodones and Majadahonda; Route 2 serves other neighbouring towns.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school offers a canteen service with meals prepared in-house. Menus are tailored to allergies or intolerances, and teachers accompany students in the canteen to promote healthy eating habits. The dining program emphasizes a varied and balanced Mediterranean diet and good table manners.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at European School of Madrid ranges from EUR 4,090 to EUR 7,290 for 2026/27.

School Fees (Academic year 2025-2026)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as monthly payments in 10 equal instalments, paid from September through June.
- An annual enrolment fee (reservation deposit) of EUR 360 is payable at the time of registration; this fee does not include textbooks, excursions, school supplies, or computer equipment.

Infants (ages 0–5)
- Babies (0–1): 4 hours — EUR 409 per month; annual total (10 instalments) EUR 4,090; per academic term (3-term split) EUR 1,363.33.
- Babies (0–1): 8 hours — EUR 578 per month; annual total EUR 5,780; per term EUR 1,926.67.
- First Stage (1–2): 4 hours — EUR 348 per month; annual total EUR 3,480; per term EUR 1,160.00.
- First Stage (1–2): 8 hours — EUR 499 per month; annual total EUR 4,990; per term EUR 1,663.33.
- Second Stage (3–5): EUR 542 per month; annual total EUR 5,420; per term EUR 1,806.67.

Primary (ages 6–12)
- 1st and 2nd grade: EUR 598 per month; annual total EUR 5,980; per term EUR 1,993.33.
- 3rd and 4th grade: EUR 633 per month; annual total EUR 6,330; per term EUR 2,110.00.
- 5th and 6th grade: EUR 651 per month; annual total EUR 6,510; per term EUR 2,170.00.

Secondary (ages 12–16)
- 1st and 2nd year (ESO): EUR 663 per month; annual total EUR 6,630; per term EUR 2,210.00.
- 3rd year (ESO): EUR 688 per month; annual total EUR 6,880; per term EUR 2,293.33.
- 4th year (ESO): EUR 700 per month; annual total EUR 7,000; per term EUR 2,333.33.

Baccalaureate (Pre-university, ages 16–18)
- 1st year Bachillerato: EUR 719 per month; annual total EUR 7,190; per term EUR 2,396.67.
- 2nd year Bachillerato: EUR 729 per month; annual total EUR 7,290; per term EUR 2,430.00.

Annual enrolment fee and discounts
- Annual enrolment (reservation) fee: EUR 360 at registration.
- Sibling discounts on the school fee: second sibling 10%; third sibling 20%; fourth sibling 50%. Discounts are not cumulative; only the highest single discount applies and they apply to the school fee.
- Early payment discount: 1% for payment of the annual amount before September (applies only to the school fee).

Additional services and typical charges
- Lunch service: Infants EUR 176; Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate EUR 186. An additional daily sandwich option for Bachillerato students is EUR 49.
- Extended hours (options and listed prices): Mornings (includes breakfast) — from 08:30: EUR 45; from 08:00: EUR 75. Afternoons — until 17:30: EUR 45; until 18:00: EUR 75. Additional early/late hours (07:00–08:00 and 18:00–19:00) are available only for Infants on request (price on request).
- Transport (listed zone prices): Zone 1 (Las Rozas, Torrelodones, Majadahonda) — Round trip EUR 150; One way EUR 115. Zone 2 (other towns) — Round trip EUR 187; One way EUR 133.

Boarding
- The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding/residential provision.

Refund information
- The enrolment fee is described as a reservation deposit paid at the time of registration; no separate refund terms are stated alongside the fee information.

Fee payment options and contact for billing
- Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, etc.) are not listed together with the fee table; for billing arrangements and payment methods, contact the school's admissions office by phone or email: Admissions phone +34 687 52 11 51; email admisionescem@cognita.com.

Notes on calculation conventions used above
- Monthly figures shown above are the monthly instalment amounts as presented by the school. Annual totals were calculated as the monthly instalment multiplied by 10 (the school's 10-instalment schedule). Per-term amounts were calculated by dividing that annual total by three to present an approximate per-academic-term figure for each year group.
Academics

European School of Madrid teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Infants (0-6), Primary (6-12), Secondary Education (12-16), and Baccalaureate (16-18). International Baccalaureate programmes are offered, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Pre-PYP for ages 3-11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16; starting September 2027, the school will offer both the National Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), completing the full IB continuum. The school provides a pathway from Infants to the 2nd year of Bachillerato (Pre-university).

Exam Results
Academic results include a 100% pass rate in PAU 2025 with an average PAU grade of 7.56 and a CAU average of 10.54. EvAU results from the 2023-2024 school year show a top score of 13.9 out of 14. CEM is a Cambridge ESOL preparation center and offers official language examinations in English (PET, FCE, CAE), French (DELF), German (FIT), and Chinese (HSK), with certifications provided by Alliance Française, Goethe Institut, and the Confucius Institute. CEM Excellence Scholarships were awarded for 2025/26 to high-achieving students.

Higher Education Progression
Some students gain access to double degree opportunities in English, Medicine, Mathematical Engineering or Aeronautics, with graduates continuing their studies in Spain or abroad. The school emphasizes preparation for university and professional futures through its IB pathway and diverse examination options.

Gifted and Talented
CEM offers CEM Excellence Scholarships for high-achieving Secondary and Baccalaureate students; scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance and ongoing commitment to school values.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places emphasis on a secure social and emotional environment as part of its bilingual education model and personalised attention to students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Not provided on the page.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English immersion begins in Infants and a bilingual English-Spanish environment starts in 1st Primary, with opportunities to add a second and third language as students progress.

Mental Wellbeing
Not provided on the page.

Safeguarding
Not provided on the page.
Parent Experience

History
The school began in 1989. It teaches in a bilingual setting and provides a secure social and emotional environment for students. It is a proud member of the IB World community. Colegio Europeo de Madrid is part of the Cognita family of schools.

Community
Open Days & Visits are offered for prospective families. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including ballet and judo, during the school day and after class. The school is recognised as an Active Environmental Learning Center and has received a School Reforestation Award from the Las Rozas City Council. It participates in events with sister Cognita schools, such as debates and other activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two buildings make up the campus, serving different educational stages. The Infants School occupies a dedicated building with adapted, open-air classrooms, a sensory space, outdoor spaces and a library. The Main Building hosts Primary and Secondary spaces, with IB-aligned Primary classrooms and a library. Secondary facilities include dynamic classrooms, an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, a Science Laboratory, a Secondary Library and Common Learning Spaces; European Valley is a technology-focused hub. An Art Room and Hall support creative work, and sports facilities include an outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts and a multidisciplinary gym, with a Primary outdoor playground for younger students.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts and a multidisciplinary gym form the core of the sports facilities. Judo has a dedicated space within the sports complex. The Primary outdoor playground provides space for outdoor activity. These spaces are used for extracurricular activities and sports clubs, including judo.

Academic Facilities
Infants have a dedicated building with adapted classrooms, open-air spaces, a sensory space and a library. Primary classrooms are designed to integrate the IB project with a collaborative approach, and the library supports the IB program. Secondary spaces include dynamic classrooms for autonomous learning, an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, and a Science Laboratory, plus a Secondary Library. Common Learning Spaces and European Valley provide collaboration and technology-focused learning spaces, including a technology laboratory. An Art Room and Hall support creative work.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Ballet and judo classes are offered during the school day. The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs and activities run by teachers or other professionals. An extensive range of activities is offered from Monday to Friday. The extra-curricular programme aims to provide students with the necessary experiences to help them achieve the educational goals they have been set.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school offers ballet classes during the school day. A wide range of extra-curricular activities and after-class clubs are available. These activities are run by teachers or external professionals. Activities run from Monday to Friday.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school supports wellbeing through physical activity, including ballet and judo during the school day. The extra-curricular program includes a broad range of activities that encourage active lifestyles. The program is delivered by teachers or external professionals and runs Monday to Friday.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English and Spanish as core bilingual strands; a third language is introduced in Primary (German, Chinese, or French) and additional languages are available in Secondary (French, German and Chinese). English immersion starts in Infants; the bilingual environment strengthens through Primary and Secondary. Official language examinations offered include Cambridge English (ESOL), French DELF, German Goethe, and Chinese YCT; Cambridge exam preparation is provided.

Bilingual Teaching
Yes. The school provides a bilingual English–Spanish environment from the Infants stage, with English immersion in the early years. From 1st Primary, learning occurs in a bilingual English–Spanish setting. In Primary (through Grade 5) students study English, Spanish and a third language (German, Chinese or French). In Secondary, the bilingual approach continues alongside access to additional languages such as French, German and Chinese.

Immersion Programs
English immersion begins in the first year of Infants, with significant English use, and expands to a bilingual English–Spanish environment from 1st Primary. Students progress to choose a second and third language as they move through Primary and Secondary. The school supports official language examinations in English (Cambridge ESOL), French (DELF/DALF), German (Goethe), and Chinese (YCT) and is a Cambridge examination centre.
Admissions

Admissions
5 steps process:
1. Request an interview: Contact our admissions office to arrange an initial interview regarding your child and to find out about the availability of places in their age group.
2. Visit CEM: Explore our school by either embarking on a guided tour led by our admissions manager or attending one of our Open Days. You'll meet our teachers and leadership team members, gain insights into the school's daily activities and experience the dynamic atmosphere of our educational community.
3. Interview and level test: We facilitate a meeting between the student and the head of the respective department, who will administer a level test for students in year 5 or above.
4. Enrolment: If suitable spots are open, and we find CEM to be a good match for your child, we'll extend an official offer. You can then confirm your enrolment within a specified timeframe.
5. Admissions documentation: If you accept the offer, you will then be requested to complete the admissions enrolment documents and pay the admission fee to secure your child's admission.
Registration period is open throughout the year.

Scholarships
Excellence Scholarships: The school offers four Excellence Scholarships in each level (Secondary and Baccalaureate). The scholarships are awarded for the following academic year and consist of discounts on the school fee: 50% discount for the best academic record in the course, 25% discount for the next two best records, and 10% discount for the fourth best record.
Eligibility: must be enrolled in ESO or 1st Bachillerato during the convoc year and must be a student of Colegio Europeo de Madrid.
Disciplinary: no grave or very grave faults during the convoc year.
Economic: if a family has special conditions, the school will choose the best option; these discounts are not cumulative or transferable.
Academic requirements:
• 1st ESO (PAI): be among the four best records for the course, with a minimum grade of 5 in any subject; all subjects must have been passed in the first call; three foreign languages are studied.
• 2nd ESO to 1st Bachillerato: be among the four best records for the course, with a minimum grade of 7 in any subject; all subjects must have been passed in the first call; three foreign languages are studied (except for 4th ESO, which requires three languages or two languages and Technology).
Tie-breakers: (a) greater number of subjects with final grade Matrícula de Honor; if tied, continue with grades 10, 9, 8, etc.; (b) more siblings enrolled in the school; (c) in case of persistent ties, the faculty decides by simple majority with the director's casting vote if needed.
Procedure: after final June grades are submitted, scholarships are awarded based on the stated criteria; once the list of scholarship recipients is published, appeals may be lodged within 15 natural days; scholarships are awarded for the following academic year; if a family declines, the scholarship is declared void; the school reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship for non-compliance with commitments.
If a family does not want their child to participate, they must notify in writing before the end of May in the convocatoria year.
Participation implies consent to publish the resolution with the recipient's name and image.
Commitments of the scholarship recipient: no subject may be failed during the scholarship period; maintain appropriate behavior with no grave or very grave faults; participate in external academic competitions on behalf of Colegio Europeo de Madrid; failure to meet commitments leads to revocation of the scholarship.
This regulation applies from the convocatoria of the 2023-2024 academic year; text revised 09/01/2024.
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