doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
L

LIFE International School

Spain, Madrid

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Chief Marketing Officer

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €5,910 - 9,350
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 128
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

LIFE International School is a private Christian international school in Tres Cantos, Madrid, delivering an American curriculum entirely in English immersion from age 3 to 18. The Early Childhood program (Pre-K–Kindergarten) uses thematic units that integrate reading, math, science, language development, and social skills through guided play, music, art, and library resources. Elementary (Grades 1–6) teaches English-language core subjects with two Spanish classes, while all other classes are in English and feature cross-curricular projects. Secondary (Grades 7–12) offers a full international pathway preparing students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond, with core subjects in English and two Spanish classes. LIFE holds accreditations from MSA and ACSI, and can issue a U.S. high school diploma; diplomas require co-validation for Spanish universities. The new campus on Ronda de Poniente 3 opened in 2026 and shares the Tres Cantos site with SID Madrid, with emphasis on service, leadership, health, and community.

Sector Foresta, 1, Planta 1, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

LIFE International School has 128 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain. LIFE International School is located at Sector Foresta 1, planta 1, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid. A new campus is at Ronda de Poniente 3, Tres Cantos, Madrid.

Stages
Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education with English immersion

Type
Private international school

Pupil Nationality Mix
34 nationalities represented; the most common nationality is Spanish (52 students); 48 students from other countries.

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is served on site with a monthly lunch menu. A November 2025 menu is published and downloadable.

House System
The school has Houses. Each year, students choose a name for their house based on the color of their house (examples include Black Ninjas and Red Dynamites). There is a Spirit Week and Service Week competition, and students earn points for their House for exemplary behavior; currently, students can earn points for reading during March.
Fees

Annual tuition at LIFE International School ranges from EUR 5,910 to EUR 9,350 for 2026/27.

Administrative & application fees
- Admissions fee (new student assessments and interviews): 100€ (one-time, non-refundable).
- New student registration: 825€ (one-time; a 200€ discount is offered for registrations completed between Feb 16 and Apr 15). Non-refundable.
- Re-registration fee (annual fee for current students): 85€ (annual; payable by February 15; non-refundable).
- Operations and educational resources fee: 565€ (annual; does not include individual classroom material lists; non-refundable).
- Full uniform starter pack (daily set and jogging suit): 232€ (starting pack; uniform prices subject to change).

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and annual amounts)
Fees are shown as monthly amounts billed across 10 months. The annual total shown is the monthly amount multiplied by 10.
- Pre‑K (half‑day, 8:50–13:00, ages 3–4): 447€ / month — Annual equivalent: 4,470€.
- Pre‑K (full day, ages 3–4): 526€ / month — Annual equivalent: 5,260€.
- Kindergarten (age 5): 622€ / month — Annual equivalent: 6,220€.
- Primary Grades 1–3: 682€ / month — Annual equivalent: 6,820€.
- Primary Grades 4–6: 738€ / month — Annual equivalent: 7,380€.
- Middle School Grades 7–8: 757€ / month — Annual equivalent: 7,570€.
- High School Grades 9–10: 803€ / month — Annual equivalent: 8,030€.
- High School Grades 11–12: 935€ / month — Annual equivalent: 9,350€.

Optional and additional fees
- School lunch (full lunch): 145€ / month (monthly). Annual equivalent: 1,450€.
- School lunch (hybrid lunch): 80€ / month (monthly). Annual equivalent: 800€.
- Early morning or afternoon care (08:00–08:50 / 16:00–17:00): 85€ / month (monthly). Annual equivalent: 850€.
- 10‑pass lunch voucher (includes 10 lunches): 100€ (one‑time).
- 10‑pass care voucher (includes 10 care sessions): 65€ (one‑time).
- 10‑pass lunch and afternoon voucher (for half‑day students): 185€ (one‑time).
- Corporate rates: available on request through administration. Uniform prices may change.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as monthly instalments payable over 10 months (monthly amounts shown above).
- Specific deadlines noted in the fee schedule include the re‑registration deadline of February 15 for the re‑registration fee and the registration discount window (Feb 16–Apr 15) for new registrations. Several administrative fees are explicitly non‑refundable.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; LIFE International School operates as a day school for early childhood through grade 12.

Refund information
- The admissions fee, new student registration fee, re‑registration fee and the operations/educational resources fee are described as non‑refundable. Other fees are specified as one‑time or annual where indicated.

Fee payment options and administration
- Family account management and billing are handled through the school's Family Portal (client RenWeb) and by the school administration; the school provides phone and email contacts for the admissions and front office. Contact details: +34 910 564 436, +34 638 321 749, +34 657 231 725 and hello@lifeschool.es.
Academics

LIFE International School teaches American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
LIFE offers an international program for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary education with English immersion. Early Childhood (Pre-K and Kindergarten, ages 3-5) uses an English immersion curriculum, with a thematically planned program that integrates language development, math, and science within thematic units; it uses guided play, learning centers, music, art, library resources, and emphasizes character development. Elementary (Grades 1-6) includes English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values; the curriculum integrates Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education; apart from Spanish Language and Culture, all classes are 100% English immersion; cross-curricular units and projects are used. Secondary (Grades 7-12) offers a full international pathway based on an American curriculum taught in English immersion; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish Geography and History, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Bible; Art, Music, Technology, Health, and Physical Education are included, with two Spanish classes taught in Spanish. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and can issue a U.S. high school diploma after completing 12th grade; LIFE is registered with the Community of Madrid as a foreign school (License 28078353) and diplomas must be co-validated to enter Spanish universities, with Lengua Castellana y Literatura and Geografía e Historia as required.

Student Teacher Ratio
5

Higher Education Progression
The LIFE curriculum prepares students for international university pathways in Spain, the United States, and beyond, through a full American curriculum delivered in English.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
LIFE International School emphasizes Character Development, Collaboration, and Service as core educational areas. The teacher acts as a model and coach who comes alongside each student to stimulate the student's desire and joy of learning, and teamwork is an educational emphasis to prepare students for global leadership. Biblical Integration and values-based learning undergird classroom relationships and personal growth, supporting social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Classes are small to accommodate needs for hands-on learning, language support, and individualized support for special learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Immersion: Classes are taught in English by teachers who are certified to teach non-native students. Students with different levels of English learn in the same class with their peers. Individualized English instruction and support is provided to help students achieve fluency in content areas. Spanish language and culture are taught in primary courses.

Safeguarding
LIFE emphasizes a safe, nurturing, supportive environment with a warm community. The school fosters respect for others, kindness, leadership, and conflict resolution rooted in empathy, and teachers care for students beyond academics.
Parent Experience

History
LIFE International School opened in 2017 with a full Early Childhood program and operates with English immersion. The founding team established the school to walk alongside each child from early learning to university readiness. The vision began in 2014 when professionals formed the Christian Schools in Spain (CSS), a nonprofit that laid the groundwork for a Christ-centered international school in Tres Cantos. In September 2025, LIFE completed Grade 12, serving students from ages 3 to 18 across Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and High School. In early 2026, LIFE moved to a new purpose-built facility and will share the Tres Cantos campus with SID Madrid. LIFE is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and by the Middle States Association (MSA), and is recognized by the Government of Spain as a Foreign School authorized by the Community of Madrid (License 28078353).

Community
Life International School has 34 nationalities represented and 9 languages spoken by families at home. The LIFE community is multicultural, with families from different countries within a single family unit. The school uses a Houses system, with names chosen by students such as Black Ninjas and Red Dynamites. Spirit Week and Service Week are held as school-wide competitions, with house points for exemplary behavior, and there is a March reading-focused activity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
New Campus: Ronda de Poniente 3, Tres Cantos. LIFE International School serves Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary education with English immersion. The school provides a lunch service with a monthly lunch menu. The campus is located in Tres Cantos, Madrid.

Academic Facilities
An American curriculum is delivered in English immersion across Early Childhood through Secondary. Early Childhood (Pre-K & Kindergarten, ages 3-5) is taught in English immersion with language development and thematic units integrating reading, math, science, and social skills. The Elementary program covers Grades 1-6 with English immersion in all classes except two Spanish classes; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values, with cross-curricular integration of Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education. Secondary School (Grades 7-12) provides a full international pathway, preparing students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Geography and History, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Bible, and additional subjects like Art, Music, Technology, Health, and Physical Education; all classes except two Spanish classes are 100% English immersion. LIFE is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is authorized to issue a U.S. high school diploma after 12th grade. LIFE is registered with the Spanish government as a foreign school in Spain and authorized by the Community of Madrid (License 28078353).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Life International School offers a full international pathway from Early Childhood through Grade 12 under an American curriculum delivered in English immersion. Core Elementary subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values, with Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education integrated across the program. In Secondary, the curriculum continues with English immersion and education designed to prepare students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is authorized to issue a U.S. high school diploma after Grade 12; it is registered with the Spanish government as a foreign school in Spain (License 28078353).

Arts & Creative
Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education are integrated into LIFE's curriculum. In Early Childhood, learning centers include art, drama, and music to support language development, reading, and creative expression. Cross-curricular projects and hands-on activities help bring learning to life across all grades.

Social & Hobbies
Life International School has a House system; each year students choose a house name based on color, with examples such as Black Ninjas and Red Dynamites. There is a Spirit Week and Service Week with a House Cup, and students can earn points for their house, including through reading during March.

Community & Service
Service is a core value: students are challenged to care about the needs of others and learn to contribute to their community, developing leadership as they serve.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health and Fitness are emphasized, with a focus on healthy habits, physical activity, a balanced diet, sportsmanship, and rest. LIFE has its own Lunch Service.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught. English is the language of instruction in most classes and daily school life; Spanish Language and Culture are taught in Spanish in the elementary years, while Spanish Language and Literature and Spanish Geography and History are taught in Spanish in secondary. Bible Literacy and Values are included in core subjects, and the DeepRoots Bible curriculum is used in Elementary.

Immersion Programs
LIFE Preschool is an English immersion program. Elementary uses 100% English immersion in all subjects except Spanish Language and Culture. Secondary uses 100% English immersion in all subjects except two Spanish classes: Spanish Language and Literature, and Spanish Geography and History. The program is based on an American curriculum and delivered through a full English immersion model.
Admissions

Admissions
A personalized admission process with three easy steps: Schedule a visit (in person or Zoom) to gather information; Take a tour; Apply online.
School Events
The school has not added events
Compare LIFE International School with
vs Colegio Base vs Lighthouse American School vs Casvi International American School
Search for more schools
Search schools in Spain View all schools in Madrid View all schools in Spain American curriculum schools in Spain Open days & tours in Madrid What is the American curriculum? View all schools Search all schools