Agora Madrid International School vs Thames British School

	A Agora Madrid International School Madrid, Spain	T Thames British School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,100 - 9,300	Fees / year €5,950 - 14,480
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 330
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 9
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Agora Madrid International School is located in the El Bosque residential area in Villaviciosa de Odón. Address: Calle Duero, 35, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. It has a privileged natural setting.	Location Calle Barbero de Sevilla, 16, Majadahonda, 28222, Madrid, Spain. Thames British School Madrid is located in Madrid and serves students in the Majadahonda area. A dedicated bus service operates to Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte and Las Rozas for easy commuting.
Stages	Stages Infant Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate	Stages From Pre-Pre-Nursery (1 year old) through Cambridge International AS/A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type	School type private international school	School type British international day school in Madrid. It conducts classes in English and follows the National Curriculum for England; languages taught include Spanish, German and French.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 330+ students; 30+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Educational Psychology and Guidance Department provides psycho-pedagogical evaluation and intervention, literacy groups, spelling improvement, speech therapy for students from 4 years old, learning and study techniques, and career advice; tutorials with parents and teachers are offered to coordinate progress.	Additional learning support Nurse and psychologist provide specialist support; there is an infirmary and a full-time International School Nurse for first aid and health monitoring, and a psychologist who supports students' academic, social and emotional development.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation British; follows the National Curriculum for England.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30	School day structure Lessons finish at 16:00; after-school care with activities is available until the bus arrives at 17:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Reliable bus service to Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte and Las Rozas. Bus collection starts at 17:00; monthly charges: 1 child 1-way €140, 2 children €270, 3 children €370; 2-way €240, €370, €470.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Admission (one‑time, at enrollment): EUR 325. - Annual re‑enrolment / reservation of place (for 2026–27): EUR 210. Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and monthly instalment) - Infant P1 & P2: EUR 4,100 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 410. - Infant P3–P5: EUR 5,900 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 590. - Primary: EUR 6,650 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 665. - Secondary 1 & 2: EUR 7,250 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 725. - Secondary 3 & 4: EUR 7,500 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 750. - Secondary Pre‑International Baccalaureate (Pre‑IB): EUR 8,550 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 855. - National Baccalaureate: EUR 8,050 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 805. - International Baccalaureate (IB): EUR 9,300 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 930. IB Diploma (IBDP) examination fees - IBDP exam taxes: EUR 370 (listed separately). Lunch service and meal / extended‑hours pricing - Lunch service (annual option): EUR 2,200 per year — billed as 10 monthly payments of EUR 220. Lunch service is compulsory for Infant, Primary and Secondary. - One‑day menu (single day): EUR 16 per day. - Extended hours (options listed monthly): 30 min/day — EUR 39 per month; 1 hour/day — EUR 53 per month; 2 hours/day — EUR 78 per month. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition fees are stated as an annual fee and are payable in 10 monthly instalments (annual fee divided into 10 monthly payments). The lunch service is also presented as an annual fee payable in 10 monthly instalments. An early payment discount of 2% is listed. These prices are presented exclusive of taxes. Sibling discounts, insurance and included services - Sibling grants on tuition: 3rd sibling — 20% reduction; 4th sibling — 50% reduction; 5th sibling — 100% reduction (free). An early payment discount of 2% is shown. These discounts apply to tuition as indicated in the fee schedule. - The annual tuition includes a number of services: school accident insurance, psychopedagogical diagnosis & counselling, nurse at school, curricular swimming, music (language + chorus + violin), technology & robotics, oratory (ESO) and cultural activities. Boarding - No boarding fees are shown in the Madrid fee schedule. Boarding is referenced elsewhere in the school group offering (boarding in Andorra noted as an experience), but no boarding fee schedule is provided for the Madrid campus in the published tuition document. Other costs and services - The published fee schedule lists the core items above (tuition, lunch service, extended hours, IBDP exam taxes) and notes additional school services and extracurricular activities; no separate uniform fee is listed in the published tuition document. Transport, specific extracurricular fees, and some optional services are not itemised in the three‑page fee document. Refunds and cancellations - The published tuition document does not include a refund or cancellation policy within the fee schedule itself. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) within the fee document. Payment method details are not listed on the tuition pages. Taxes - All stated prices are shown exclusive of taxes; applicable taxes are not included in the listed amounts.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Enrolment fee (paid once after enrolment): - Pre-Pre and Pre-Nursery: EUR 250. - Nursery and Reception: EUR 500. - Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5: EUR 1,250. - Families registering more than one child pay the enrolment fee for each child. This enrolment fee is non‑refundable. Deposit - Deposit fee (paid once after enrolment): EUR 1,250. The deposit is fully refundable provided all accounts are paid in full and all school property is returned. Tuition fees (full year and per term) - Early Years Pre-Nursery (Half‑day) (1–3 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 5,950 - Term 1: EUR 2,380 - Term 2: EUR 1,785 - Term 3: EUR 1,785. - Early Years Pre-Nursery (Full‑day) (1–3 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 8,760 - Term 1: EUR 3,504 - Term 2: EUR 2,628 - Term 3: EUR 2,628. - Early Years (Nursery–Reception) (3–5 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 9,650 - Term 1: EUR 3,860 - Term 2: EUR 2,895 - Term 3: EUR 2,895. - Key Stage 1 (Year 1–Year 2) (5–7 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 10,400 - Term 1: EUR 4,160 - Term 2: EUR 3,120 - Term 3: EUR 3,120. - Key Stage 2 (Year 3–Year 6) (7–11 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 11,200 - Term 1: EUR 4,480 - Term 2: EUR 3,360 - Term 3: EUR 3,360. - Key Stage 3 (Year 7) (11–12 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 11,900 - Term 1: EUR 4,760 - Term 2: EUR 3,570 - Term 3: EUR 3,570. - Key Stage 3 (Year 8–Year 9) (12–14 y.o.): - Full year: EUR 12,850 - Term 1: EUR 5,140 - Term 2: EUR 3,855 - Term 3: EUR 3,855. - Key Stage 4 (Year 10–Year 11) (14–16 y.o., IGCSE): - Full year: EUR 13,290 - Term 1: EUR 5,316 - Term 2: EUR 3,987 - Term 3: EUR 3,987. - Key Stage 5 (Year 12–Year 13) (16–18 y.o., A‑Levels): - Full year: EUR 14,480 - Term 1: EUR 5,792 - Term 2: EUR 4,344 - Term 3: EUR 4,344. - IBDP (Year 12–Year 13): - Full year: EUR 14,480 - Term 1: EUR 5,792 - Term 2: EUR 4,344 - Term 3: EUR 4,344. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition amounts are published as full‑year and as per‑term figures (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). The school shows amounts at both annual and per‑term levels. - Some charges are described as payable on a continuous basis: annually, termly or monthly. An annual re‑enrolment fee of EUR 500 is charged (described as deductible). Canteen and meals - Canteen (charged per term): - Pre‑Pre and Pre‑Nursery: Term 1 EUR 545; Term 2 EUR 410; Term 3 EUR 410. - Nursery through Key Stage 5: Term 1 EUR 850; Term 2 EUR 635; Term 3 EUR 635. - Meals are prepared on site and the school provides snack and dietary support for medical/allergy needs. Transport - Monthly school bus prices (published): - 1 child: one way EUR 140.00; two ways EUR 240.00. - 2 children: one way EUR 270.00; two ways EUR 370.00. - 3 children: one way EUR 370.00; two ways EUR 470.00. Sibling discounts - Sibling discounts apply to tuition only: 10% for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd child, 20% for the 4th child and 50% for the 5th child. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed; no boarding provision or boarding fees appear on the school's published tuition and admissions pages. Boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule. Other costs - Uniform: a school uniform is referenced in external school listings for this school group; no uniform price list or supplier details are shown in the school's published fee materials. - Extra‑curricular clubs and optional activities are not listed with fixed fees on the published tuition page; separate charges may apply and are shown elsewhere or on a case‑by‑case basis. Refund information - The enrolment fee is non‑refundable. The deposit (EUR 1,250) is fully refundable provided all accounts are settled in full and all school property is returned. Fee payment options - Publicly displayed pages do not list specific payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, etc.). For payment methods and billing instructions, contact the school's admissions or finance office using the published contact details.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Agora Madrid International School provides an individualized, international, innovative and multilingual education from age 4 months to university. The educational project is defined by five distinctive elements: the International Baccalaureate as a model for the future, multilingualism, STEAM, sport and well-being, and shaping the world. In Primary Education, bilingualism is central; all subjects are taught in English except Spanish Language and Mathematics. The Primary Education curriculum includes development of language, music, art and sports, with violin started in the first year and a school choir. After completing the compulsory Secondary Education, students can choose the Spanish National Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate at pre-university level. Agora Madrid International School is an authorised IB school and many students go on to universities in Spain or overseas.	Curriculum details Broad Cambridge-based curriculum from Pre-Pre-Nursery through Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS/A Levels (Years 12–13) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The curriculum includes a courses and careers programme in Years 12–13 and is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum, with English language development for pupils whose first language is not English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes, well below the average.
Exam results	Exam results Agora Madrid International School is among the Top 100 schools in Spain according to MiCole.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The Diploma Programme is globally recognised and leads to admission to more than 5,000 higher education institutions in over 100 countries; in Spain, the IBDP is fully approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education, enabling access to Spanish universities on the same terms as the Spanish Baccalaureate; the DP is an eligible pre-university diploma and DP points are generally convertible within the Spanish system.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Small class sizes; dedicated team of trained teachers; individualized academic and pastoral support; ‘Skills for the future' workshops; personalised career guidance.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact: Families can request information by submitting the admissions form or by calling +34 916 16 71 25 from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The admissions team provides information about admission options and next steps. This initial contact starts the admissions process. A visit may be arranged as part of the process. 2. Visit: An on-site or virtual visit is offered to present the educational project, curricular and teaching aspects, and the buildings and facilities. This visit is the best time to resolve any doubts. Families can experience the school environment during the visit. 3. Registration: After the formal application for admission, students take admission tests according to their stage. Upon passing the tests, the admissions form is completed and all the documentation required for enrolment is received. The final enrolment requires submission of the admissions document and all required documentation.	Admissions 1. The school accepts students aged 1–18 years and is open for admissions year‑round. Submit the admissions enquiry form to begin the process. The admissions enquiry form is accessible via the admissions page. 2. Interview and assessment. Parental interviews and child assessments are conducted as part of the process. Pre‑Nursery requires an informal interview with a parent; Pre‑School requires an informal interview with the parent and child; Primary (Year 2–Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7–Year 9) involve online assessments with an interview for the child. High School pathways (IGCSE and A‑Levels) require online assessments and subject exams; Maths and English exams may be required for IGCSE, and an English exam is required for selected A‑Level courses; letters of motivation may be requested and a meeting with the High School Principal is required. A psychologist interview may be advised. 3. Admissions decision. Thames British School offers a place subject to the results of assessments and interviews. The decision indicates whether admission is accepted, postponed, or refused. Parents are informed of the outcome. 4. Filling Enrolment form. By completing the Enrolment Form you confirm acceptance of the offer. The Registration form should be completed to admit the child to the school. The enrolment form link is provided on the admissions page. 5. Signing Contract. After receiving the Registration form, the contract is prepared and signed by the school. The contract is sent to you for signing, and enrollment is finalized once you return the signed contract. The school confirms completion of enrollment once the contract is signed.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school offers various scholarships and financial aid programs to make the IB Diploma Programme accessible for deserving students.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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