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Liceo Sorolla International School

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English, French
Fees €4,345 - 9,905
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1963
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Liceo Sorolla International School is a private family-owned school educating children from ages 2 to 18. The school offers a unique blend of international and national curricula, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside a Swiss Curriculum and the Spanish Baccalaureate. With about 1,300 students from 25 nationalities, the campus supports a trilingual program in English, Spanish and French and runs trips to five countries. The school's facilities cover more than 15,000 square metres, featuring outdoor classrooms, an art and creativity lab, a sustainability garden, a maker classroom and extensive laboratories. A multi-sport complex includes a sports hall, an indoor pool, football fields and courts. Extracurriculars span sports, cinema, theater, robotics and music; in addition, a dedicated Music School presents instrument lessons and concerts. The Sorolla profile emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, leadership and global citizenship.

Av. de Bularas, 4, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Liceo Sorolla International School has 1,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Spanish, English, French.

Location
Located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. The campus address is Avda. Bularas 4, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. The school was founded in 1963. Pozuelo de Alarcón is a municipality within the Community of Madrid.

Stages
Nursery; Primary – PYP; Middle School – MYP; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Type
Private school; family-owned

Pupil Nationality Mix
1,300 students from 25 nationalities attend

Additional learning support
Neurodiversity services are available.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory for all school years except Bachillerato. From 3 to 5 years old they wear a tracksuit-uniform; from 1st grade of Primary to 4th grade of ESO they wear a school or sports uniform.

Food Options
Food Lab offers home-cooked, balanced menus based on the Mediterranean diet with high-quality ingredients. The lunch menu includes two first-course options, two second-course options and a salad island, with a third menu for soft diets; there are special diets for allergies, gluten-free and meat-free options, and breakfasts are available.

Governance and Ownership
Founded in 1963, Liceo Sorolla is a family-owned school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Liceo Sorolla International School ranges from EUR 4,345 to EUR 9,905 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees

- New-student registration (matrícula): EUR 500 (non‑refundable). For siblings the registration fee is EUR 200.

Tuition fees by school stage (annual amounts)

- Nursery / Kindergarten:
- 1–2 years old: EUR 4,345 per year.
- 3–4 years old: EUR 5,600 per year.
- 5 years old: EUR 5,720 per year.

- Primary:
- 1º and 2º Primary: EUR 6,045 per year.
- 3º and 4º Primary: EUR 6,090 per year.
- 5º and 6º Primary: EUR 6,130 per year.

- Secondary (ESO):
- 1º and 2º ESO: EUR 6,345 per year.
- 3º and 4º ESO: EUR 6,580 per year.

- Baccalaureate (Bachillerato):
- 1º and 2º Bachillerato: EUR 6,945 per year.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) option (BI): EUR 9,010 with an additional EUR 895 in IB‑related fees/taxes.

Additional recurring services and their annual prices

- School lunch (Comedor):
- Nursery (2 years old) lunch: EUR 1,598 per year.
- General school lunch (Comedor): EUR 1,980 per year.

- School transport (annual): EUR 1,790 per year.

- Additional mandatory small charges shown as separate lines: EUR 16.17 for Student Care & School Materials and EUR 6.21 for the Technology Fee (these amounts are applied in addition to tuition and to the services noted).

Daycare, single‑use vouchers and service extras

- Morning or afternoon daycare service: EUR 42 per month per time slot (morning 7:30–9:00 or afternoon 17:00–18:00). Extension of afternoon service to 18:30: EUR 60.20 per month.

- Individual vouchers (single‑use tickets): Daycare voucher EUR 4.70; Lunch (comedor) voucher EUR 13.50; Transport voucher EUR 5.80.

- Music school (optional) — sample fees (annual course year 2025–26 listing): one‑off new‑student music registration EUR 40; individual lesson monthly tariffs and extras are published separately (examples: individual 30' EUR 74 per month; individual 60' EUR 148 per month; instrument rental EUR 15 per month; annual instrument deposit EUR 50).

- AMPA (parent association) annual contribution: EUR 25 per family, charged in the first term.

Discounts

- Large‑family discount: the third child and subsequent children receive a 30% discount on tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The total academic fee (tuition plus the technology fee, student materials/attention and similar recurring items) is divided into 10 equal monthly instalments charged from September through June.

- Textbook costs are invoiced in a single charge in October.

- Reservation for the next academic year: in February families who wish to keep their children enrolled pay EUR 250 per family as a place‑reservation fee; that EUR 250 is then deducted from the November receipt. If a student withdraws after the reservation payment is made, the reservation fee is not returned.

- Non‑payment: a student may be withdrawn from the school for failure to pay three consecutive monthly instalments.

Registration / refund rules

- The initial registration payment of EUR 500 is non‑refundable in all cases; for siblings the matriculation amount is EUR 200.

- The EUR 250 annual reservation charge (paid in February to reserve a place for the following year) is deducted from the November receipt; that reservation is forfeited (not returned) if the pupil is withdrawn after reservation.

Boarding (residency) status

- The school does not operate a boarding / residence offering (no internado). All provision is day‑school based.

Fee payment options and collection method

- Recurring tuition and service charges are collected as monthly receipts; extracurricular activity fees and their quarterly/termly instalments are processed by bank direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) to the same account where the school domiciles the main school receipt. This indicates direct‑debit collection is used for regular charges.

- Childcare vouchers (company childcare tickets) are accepted from all companies for eligible families.

Other practical notes on fee structure

- Complementary services (lunch, transport, daycare and similar) are billed as annual prices; changes to these services (signup/cancellation) must be communicated in advance according to the school rules.

- Extracurricular activity fees, music school fees and camp fees are priced separately from tuition and are billed according to their specific schedules and tariff lists. Examples of camp and extracurricular tariffs are published for the current season and for the music school (see the school's published tariff documents).
Academics

Liceo Sorolla International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Primary education follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 12, designed to foster curiosity through inquiry-based learning and to develop an international mindset. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves students aged 11 to 16, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration, and preparing learners for the Diploma Programme and higher education. The school offers the Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the Spanish Baccalaureate; students study six subjects (three higher level and three standard level) and complete the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service core components. The DP is for students aged 16 to 19 and is recognized by leading universities worldwide; the school reports a 100% DP pass rate since 2016 and a 2020 average of 34.41/45 (8.48 in university entrance ranking). National Baccalaureate is offered with two science tracks and one humanities track. The program is trilingual (Spanish + English + French) and includes students from about 25 nationalities with international trips to five countries.

Exam Results
DP results include a 100% pass rate since 2016; the 2020 DP average was 34.41/45 (equivalent to 8.48 in university entrance ranking). The Diploma Programme is recognized by leading universities worldwide, providing access to universities around the world.

Higher Education Progression
DP graduates are prepared for university worldwide; the DP is recognized by leading universities worldwide, providing access to universities across the world.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Inclusion and equity: Every student, regardless of neurocognitive differences, deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment that respects their particularities. Development of potential: By recognizing and valuing the strengths of each student, they are given the opportunity to exploit their capabilities to the fullest. Improved school climate: An inclusive and respectful environment fosters empathy, collaboration and the well-being of the entire educational community. Life skills: Schools must prepare students for an increasingly diverse and inclusive world of work. The school reinforces self-esteem and autonomy, helping students become aware of their strengths and providing tools to overcome difficulties.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Liceo Sorolla School has its own center for attention to diversity, Centro Yume. The center attends to all types of learning needs, and specialists work directly with students, teachers and tutors. We have specialists in clinical psychology, speech therapy, dyslexia and learning disorders. Our teachers are systematically trained to detect and manage different educational needs, and they work with different strategies within the classroom to make teaching more flexible and to use technologies that facilitate access to information. Our goal is to reinforce self-esteem and autonomy and to create inclusive learning environments.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a language program with English, Spanish and French. The program supports multilingual instruction across grade levels.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes the well-being of the entire educational community through an inclusive and respectful environment. Empathy and collaboration are fostered to support mental and social well-being. The commitment to well-being is reinforced through approaches that build self-esteem and autonomy. Life skills are developed to help students navigate an increasingly diverse world of work. An inclusive climate is essential to creating a just and equitable learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
Liceo Sorolla was founded in 1963 by three families who continue to run the school today. The school offers a unique educational model based on active methodologies and a solid language program with English, Spanish and French. It has over 1,300 students from 25 nationalities, aged 2 to 18. Since 2016, Liceo Sorolla has been part of the International Baccalaureate World Schools Network and offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP).

Community
The school maintains an active community through regular news and events, including the 50th anniversary celebration in 2025. The II Memorial César Llorente, a family sports event, took place on April 2, 2025, with participation by families and staff. The school hosts other family-oriented events and cultural activities featured in its news section.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The AMPA (Association of Mothers and Fathers of Students) serves as the channel for family participation in the school's activities. It has an elected Board and commissions including Pedagogical, Cultural, Activities and Sports, and Dining, Hygiene and Safety, which meet with the school's leadership. The AMPA is funded by a voluntary annual membership of 25 euros per family, and payment supports the association's viability. Members receive benefits such as the Graduation of 2nd Bach and equipment for Saturday activities. The AMPA organizes and participates in events such as the Christmas Fiesta, year-end awards, family conferences, and various courses and talks for families. Contact: info@ampaliceosorolla.es.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has over 15,000 square meters of modern facilities that combine classrooms, green areas, and sports fields. Space is a fundamental agent in the teaching-learning process, capable of motivating and inspiring both teachers and students. The school seeks to develop learning landscapes that invite students to dream, work with classmates, and learn with joy. The school has numerous specialized spaces, such as outdoor classrooms, an art and creativity lab, a sustainability garden, laboratories, and a maker classroom. The campus provides a multi-sport facility with a sports hall, an indoor pool, a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two psychomotor and dancing classrooms. In addition, thematic classrooms throughout primary school foster higher specialization, contextualized learning, and project-based learning.

Sports Facilities
The school has a multi-sport facility that includes a sports hall, an indoor pool, a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two psychomotor and dancing classrooms.

Academic Facilities
The school has outdoor classrooms, the art and creativity lab, the sustainability garden, laboratories, and the maker classroom.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities offer students the possibility to develop other skills and explore fields such as sports, cinema, theater, foreign languages, robotics, technology and computers, cooking, chess, and flamenco. The school also offers music classes at an early age, which improve cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development, and increase creativity, imagination, memory, concentration, and attention. The activities take place at lunchtime or after 17:00, depending on the activity.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered and is combined with the Spanish Baccalaureate. The DP comprises six subject groups and three core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school has been an IB World School since 2016 and achieves outstanding results in both the national curriculum and IB assessments.

Arts & Creative
Music School in Pozuelo de Alarcón offers personalized music education for children and young people. The program teaches instruments including piano, guitar, drums, bass, violin, cello, singing, saxophone, clarinet, flute and more. Lessons can be 30 or 60 minutes for individuals with additional group options, and concerts are organized to showcase student work.

Cultural & Language
The school has a trilingual language program with English, Spanish and French. International Education aims to educate global citizens who understand the world they live in and their place in it. The Diploma Programme is globally recognized and promotes intercultural understanding and skill development, including six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular Activities are offered, including a Music School. The Music School provides instruments and ensembles, with instruction in technique, music theory, styles, interpretation and score reading. Concerts and performances are organized to showcase student talent.

Leadership & Professional
The school promotes creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit to empower students to undertake their goals. Students are taught to be responsible, autonomous, diplomatic, respectful, tolerant and generous, supporting leadership and professional growth. The Sorolla Student profile highlights developing creativity, critical thinking and leadership through artistic projects and global citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school fosters naturally happy learners in a caring environment where learning through play is valued. Green Leaders and sustainability values are promoted as part of student life. The 21st‑century student profile emphasizes creativity, collaboration and personal development.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Spanish and French are taught. Language instruction spans the full educational continuum—from Nursery through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (PYP, MYP, DP). The school serves approximately 1,300 students from about 25 nationalities.

Bilingual Teaching
Trilingual language program in English, Spanish and French, taught across nursery through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Nursery; Primary – PYP; Middle School – MYP; Diploma Programme); ages range from 2 to 18.
Admissions

Admissions
To start the admission process, complete our online form so that we know your needs. The form provides information about your family and student to help plan the next steps. Submitting the form initiates the admission process and signals the admissions team to begin engagement.

The admissions team will contact you by phone after you submit the form. The call is to organise a visit to the school. A date and time for the visit will be arranged during this call.

During your visit to the school, you will have the opportunity to get to know our centre. You will meet our professional team. You can resolve any doubts or questions you may have.

After the visit, the admissions team will contact you to inform you whether your application for a place has been accepted and the requirements for final matriculation. They will outline the steps for final matriculation if your application is accepted. The process ends with enrolment steps as directed by the school.
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