Alameda International School vs Mirabal International School

	A Alameda International School Madrid, Spain	M Mirabal International School Madrid, Spain
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Fees / year	Fees / year —	Fees / year —
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,774	Pupils 1,678
Typical class size	Typical class size 21	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Alameda International School is located at Paseo Alameda de Osuna 60, 28042 Madrid, Spain. It is in the Alameda de Osuna area of Madrid. The school can be reached at +34 91 742 70 11 or by email at colegio@colegio-alameda.com.	Location Mirabal International School is located in the northwest zone of Madrid, Spain. The campus spans 45,000 m² and is distributed across two campuses to provide individualized attention for each educational stage. The main address is Calle Monte Almenara, s/n, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid.
Stages	Stages Infantil (PEP); Primaria (PEP); ESO (PAI); Bachillerato (PD); FP	Stages Nursery/Infant (6 months to 6 years); Primary (6 to 11 years); Secondary (11 to 16 years); Bachillerato (16 to 18 years); International Baccalaureate (IB) option available for 16 to 18 years.
School type	School type Private international school offering the International Baccalaureate Continuum	School type Private, multilingual, international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain; located in Madrid and affiliated with Inspired Education (international network)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Extended day options are offered. Morning extended hours run from 7:30 to 9:00 (breakfast optional). Afternoon extended hours are from 17:00 to 18:30 for Infants and for Primary, with study time supervised.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details School transport routes cover various points in Madrid, with entries at around 9:00 and exits at around 17:00; a qualified monitor accompanies all students for safety. Routes include Hortaleza – Cárcavas Valdebebas – Valdebebas, Las Rosas – Las Mercedes, Paracuellos del Jarama y Coslada, Cárcavas – Valdebebas, Paracuellos – Barajas, and Cañaveral stops.	Bus service details A wide range of school transport routes from Madrid city and several towns in the Community of Madrid; routes are adapted to student needs.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No public figure for a registration, application, reservation or enrollment fee for new or returning pupils is published in the school's public admissions or economic-regime material. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - There is no publicly posted schedule showing tuition amounts by year group, term or academic year for Infantil, Primaria, ESO or Bachillerato. No per-term or per-year tuition table was located in the school's admissions or economic-regime sections. Billing schedule and payment terms - No published billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or early‑payment discounts), nor standard payment terms (deadlines, late fees, or automatic debit policies) were found in the school's public materials. The site references a “Régimen Económico” but a detailed fee schedule and payment timetable are not publicly available there. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school's public information indicates the campus has the capacity for on‑site rooms (a possible boarding provision is mentioned), but no boarding‑specific fees, monthly room rates, nightly rates, or board‑and‑lodging tariffs are published. Other costs and typical extras (uniform, meals, transport, activities) - Services listed publicly include school meals (comedor), school transport (ruta), extended hours (horario ampliado) and uniform requirements, but no public pricing is given for uniforms, daily/term meal plans, transport routes or extra‑curricular activities. No specific amounts for materials, books, exam or Cambridge/IB fees were posted in the available public pages. Refund information - No public refund policy, reimbursement schedule for cancelled enrolments, or terms for returning deposits/matriculation fees was found in the school's publicly accessible admissions or economic information. Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other) - No specific, published list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, cash) or online payment portal details was found on the school's public admissions or economic information pages. Contact channels are provided publicly for enquiries but payment method details are not published. Summary of search outcome - A search of the school's public admissions and community material located links and references to an economic‑regime document and to services (comedor, ruta, uniformidad, horario ampliado), but no downloadable or displayed fee schedule for the current academic year with concrete amounts, billing schedules, payment terms, boarding rates, uniform costs, refund rules or accepted payment methods was found. Because no definitive fee figures or policy texts are publicly posted in the material reviewed, the specific monetary values and formal refund/payment conditions cannot be given here.	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school has provided a holistic education for 60 years that combines multilingual teaching, creativity, inquiry, and talent. It promotes sport and healthy habits, reinforces emotional education and close guidance, and offers the International Baccalaureate continuum in an environment of trust and respect that inspires every student. The school serves Infantil (early childhood), Primaria (primary), ESO (secondary), Bachillerato (high school), and FP (vocational training).	Curriculum details Mirabal International School operates across two campuses in Madrid, serving students from early childhood through Bachillerato. The Infant campus (6 months to 6 years) teaches English, French and German through a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, complemented by music and swimming. Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato offer a choice between the Nacional Bachillerato and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with strong results in both. Academic and career guidance is provided from the outset, including an orientation program and access to internships. Mirabal is an Authorized Music Center offering Elemental Music certificates for 8-11-year-olds, and, as part of Inspired Education, provides global exchange programs, international camps and technology-enabled learning.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results 2025: average 34.5/45; highest 44; 98% obtained the bilingual diploma. PAU 2025 results: highest 13.6/14; 29.4% scored above 12; 49.4% scored above 11; average 7.8/10.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The IB Diploma path opens doors to prestigious institutions worldwide, including The London School of Economics and Harvard, as well as the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Alumni have pursued studies in Biomedicine, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and Data Science, Architecture, International Business, Computer Engineering and Business Administration, among other fields.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school invites prospective families to join the Alameda International School community and accompanies each student on their path to academic and personal success. The school forms independent and engaged students capable of facing the future with confidence. The educational approach is based on solid values, creativity, and a practical focus that promotes autonomous learning and personal development. César Prieto Castro is the Director of Alameda International School.	Admissions 1. Visit: You may visit in person all facilities at Mirabal International School and Mirabal Infantil City, and observe in the different classrooms how our project is implemented, seeing students enjoy their activities. 2. Interviews and tests: While visiting the school with your children to understand our project up close, level tests and a personal interview will be conducted. 3. Enrollment Reservation: If you decide Mirabal is the ideal school for your children's education, you will receive an enrollment offer. Once the enrollment documents are completed, we will confirm registration at our school. If you need more information or have questions, please contact us.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Becas y Ayudas: Mirabal International School allocates funds to offer scholarships of excellence for secondary education (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) and Bachillerato. These scholarships are awarded to students with the most outstanding academic records from the previous year at each level, and their value corresponds to a 20% discount on tuition for ESO 1st, 2nd and 3rd year, and a 30% discount for ESO 4th year and Bachillerato. Nsouli Scholarship Program: The Nsouli Scholarship Program is a global initiative that makes it possible for 50 exceptional students to attend any of the prestigious Inspired schools with a full scholarship throughout their education. The aim is to broaden our community and empower children from all backgrounds with opportunities academically, athletically, artistically, and in extracurricular activities. The Nsouli Scholarship is an investment in education and in the training of tomorrow's leaders. This generous legacy honors Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired in 2013; in recognition of his Lebanese heritage and Inspired's commitment to inclusivity, several scholarships will be awarded to students of Lebanese origin. An Exceptional Education: The Inspired group offers a world-class educational experience that combines academic excellence with engaging extracurricular activities, forming students who are confident and versatile, able to excel in a world that is increasingly competitive and interconnected. In addition to carefully selected teachers, students have access to specialized sports programs and mentoring from leaders in the performing arts and creative fields. As a result, they complete their education with a solid value system and a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Inspired also commits to leveraging new and transformative educational technologies. Inspired AI equips children to achieve excellence by providing unique practical knowledge tailored to each student, working on strengths and weaknesses. Our partnership with the Royal College of Music and the Forte online platform allows children to receive personalized music lessons from professionals. Students with musical interests benefit from tailored private lessons, improving their artistic technique and gaining valuable performance experience. Leaders in Mathematics and Sciences: Mirabal International School stands out for its excellent results as the top private school in the category of Results Linked to Cognitive Skills, with emphasis on mathematics and sciences, according to the PISA report. This outstanding education gives our students access to the most in-demand and highly paid careers. Our students have entered renowned universities studying high-potential fields such as Biomedicine, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and Data Science, Architecture, International Business, Computer Engineering, and Business Administration, among others. In addition, our students learn to apply mathematical knowledge in practical situations, acquiring key skills to undertake, manage finances, and invest wisely. A mathematical and problem-solving mindset is an advantage in any field. An International Experience: The Inspired Group has day schools and boarding schools worldwide, so students have access to a diverse international community. Through specialized Summer Camps or Global Exchange and Immersion Programs, students can travel widely and engage meaningfully with different cultures, meet and learn from our distinguished partners, build lifelong connections, and become more independent. Contact now: Discover how an Inspired Scholarship can empower your child with a transformative education, prestigious academic credentials, and the necessary skills to thrive in a world that is rapidly evolving.
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