Brewster Madrid vs Greenleaves Montessori American School

	B Brewster Madrid Madrid, Spain	G Greenleaves Montessori American School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,365 - 23,705	Fees / year €6,000 - 7,100
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school has two Madrid campuses: Chamberí (Main Campus) at Calle Eloy Gonzalo, 3-5, Madrid 28010, and La Moraleja Campus at P. Conde de los Gaitanes, 23, Alcobendas 28109. The Chamberí Main Campus serves Grades K1–10, and the Chamberí Pre-University Hub serves Grades 11–12. The La Moraleja Campus is in Alcobendas and offers a greener, more spacious setting for students who thrive in a quieter, nature-connected learning environment. Two campuses provide a shared American international program across a central and a suburban Madrid setting.	Location Madrid, Spain. Moncloa–Aravaca area (Cantos Negros Street, 9, 28023) and a Madrid – El Plantío campus.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten through 12 (K1–12). Chamberí Main Campus serves Grades K1-10; Chamberí Pre-University Hub serves Grades 11-12.	Stages Infant Community (6–36 months); Children's House (3–6 years); Elementary (6–12 years); Middle Years (12–16 years); Baccalaureate International Program (16–18 years).
School type	School type American international school located in Madrid, authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC and the IBDP Programme.	School type Montessori international school offering infant through secondary education; bilingual teaching staff with at least one native English speaker and one native Spanish speaker.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 45+ countries represented; a global community.	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Instructional support and resources are integrated into learning to support individual student needs.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain; authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure From 08:00 to 17:00.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / One-time Enrollment Fees - One-time enrollment fee (first year): EUR 4,500 per student. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - The amounts below are the published annual tuition for the school year and the equivalent per term (school operates on an academic trimester / three-term calendar). Annual ÷ 3 is used to show the per-term figure. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): EUR 6,365 per year — EUR 2,122 per term. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): EUR 7,692 per year — EUR 2,564 per term. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): EUR 10,823 per year — EUR 3,608 per term. - Grade 1 (age 6): EUR 14,611 per year — EUR 4,870 per term. - Grade 2 (age 7): EUR 15,507 per year — EUR 5,169 per term. - Grade 3 (age 8): EUR 16,403 per year — EUR 5,468 per term. - Grade 4 (age 9): EUR 18,260 per year — EUR 6,087 per term. - Grade 5 (age 10): EUR 20,118 per year — EUR 6,706 per term. - Grade 6 (age 11): EUR 21,977 per year — EUR 7,326 per term. - Grade 7 (age 12): EUR 22,264 per year — EUR 7,421 per term. - Grade 8 (age 13): EUR 22,552 per year — EUR 7,517 per term. - Grade 9 (age 14): EUR 22,839 per year — EUR 7,613 per term. - Grade 10 (age 15): EUR 23,127 per year — EUR 7,709 per term. - Grade 11 (age 16): EUR 23,414 per year — EUR 7,805 per term. - Grade 12 (age 17): EUR 23,705 per year — EUR 7,902 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing options include paying the full tuition in one annual payment (eligible for a published discount for one-time annual payment) or spreading payments over multiple instalments; monthly instalment plans are offered (examples in earlier schedules show tuition spread over a multi-month plan). Specific available payment plans, instalment counts and any administrative fees for payment plans are set at billing. - The school applies an annual-payment discount for families who choose a one-time payment (a 4% reduction off base tuition is published in the tuition materials). Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding is offered for qualified Upper School students (grades 9–12) and for certain study-abroad / gap-year options. Boarding fees are charged separately from day-student tuition and are published as a separate boarding fee schedule. Parents should expect the boarding cost to be additional to the annual tuition. Other compulsory and typical additional costs - Technology fee (required): amounts vary by division (examples from recent fee schedules show separate technology fees for Lower, Middle and Upper School). - Book / materials fee (required): amounts vary by division (recent schedules show lower/middle/upper book fees). - Meals: compulsory for lower and middle school students in recent published schedules; an annual meals charge is shown in recent materials. - Transportation (school bus): optional, charged separately; examples in published schedules show a range dependent on route and service level. - Extended-day programs / before- and after-school care: optional charges apply (recent schedules show fixed fees for early arrival / late pick-up options). - IB program fees (Upper School): additional grade‑specific IB or senior-program fees have been published for the IB years (example figures were listed in the school's fee brochure). - Uniforms: Brewster Madrid requires school uniform items; uniform purchase is an additional family cost (prices vary by supplier and items selected). - Sibling discounts and early-payment discounts: the published fee structure includes sibling discounts (for example: 2nd child 10%, 3rd child 20%, 4th child 40%) and an annual-payment discount as noted above. Refunds and withdrawals - Enrollment and billing terms, including refund or cancellation rules for deposits, enrollment fees and tuition, are governed by the school's enrolment / financial agreement. Families should note that one-time enrollment charges and deposits are treated separately from annual tuition and that withdrawal/refund terms are specified in the signed financial agreement and invoice terms. Fee payment options - Families use the school's Parent Portal (accounts.veracross.eu) for billing and payments. Accepted payment methods commonly available through Veracross parent portals include bank transfer (wire/SEPA), ACH/direct debit where available, and major credit/debit cards; convenience or card-processing fees may apply for card payments depending on the payment method selected.	Fee details Application / Enrollment fees - Annual enrollment fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 900.00. - Place renewal (to guarantee place for the following academic year; non-refundable): EUR 450.00 for Infant Community, Children's House and PYP; EUR 700.00 for MYP. Payment of the renewal is required during the first two weeks of February (failure to pay may result in cancellation of the place). Tuition fees (monthly and annual equivalents) by year group - Infant Community (ages 1–3) - Monthly total fee: EUR 585.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 540.00 + Pedagogical/resources fee EUR 45.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 5,850.00 (monthly total × 10). - Children's House (ages 3–6) - Monthly total fee: EUR 620.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 540.00 + Pedagogical/resources fee EUR 80.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 6,200.00. - Elementary / PYP (ages 6–12) - Monthly total fee: EUR 710.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 600.00 + Pedagogical/resources fee EUR 110.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 7,100.00. - Middle Years / MYP 1–2 (approx. ages 12–14) - Monthly total fee: EUR 790.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 660.00 + Teaching/materials fee EUR 130.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 7,900.00. - Middle Years / MYP 3–4 (approx. ages 14–16) - Monthly total fee: EUR 990.00 (comprised of School fee EUR 860.00 + Teaching/materials fee EUR 130.00). - Annual equivalent (billed over 10 months): EUR 9,900.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly fees are normally collected by direct debit; monthly payments are structured as 10 equal monthly instalments for the academic year. Returned direct-debit charges are payable by families. - Prepayment (full-year payment) discount: 5% discount on the full-year price when paid by the stated prepayment deadline (deadline: July 30). Payments made in advance are refundable only if the right of withdrawal is exercised within 14 days of payment. The tuition fee when paid as a one-time payment is non-refundable. - Withdrawals require a minimum notice of three months. The school may cancel a student's place for the following academic year if any monthly fees are outstanding. Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and optional services - Snack and lunch (100% natural / eco-friendly menu): Infant Community and Children's House: EUR 150.00 per month; Elementary and Middle Years: EUR 190.00 per month. A surcharge of EUR 30.00 per month applies for special menus without a medical prescription for diagnosed allergies or intolerances. - Extended-hours and extracurricular time (monthly): - Extension 8:00–9:00 (breakfast included): EUR 80.00 per month. - Extension 8:30–9:00: EUR 40.00 per month. - Extension 16:00–17:00 (afternoon snack included): EUR 80.00 per month. - One-day / occasional charges: - Extra hour: EUR 10.00 per hour. - Breakfast / afternoon snack (single occasion): EUR 3.00. - Meal (single occasion): EUR 8.00. - School bus service (annual): Round trip EUR 210.00; one-way EUR 150.00. Bus and cafeteria fees are calculated on the total number of school days and prorated into 10 exact monthly payments. - Discounts by family / sibling: - Large family (official large-family status): 5% on the School fee. - Second child: 10% on the School fee. - Third child: 20% on the School fee. - Fourth child: 30% on the School fee. Refunds and non‑refundables - The annual enrollment fee (Matrícula) is a one-time, non-refundable payment. - The place-renewal payment is non-refundable and necessary to guarantee a place for the next academic year. - Payments made in advance are refundable only if the right of withdrawal is exercised within 14 days of payment; tuition paid as a one-time payment is non-refundable. Returned direct-debit refunds will incur bank surcharges borne by the family. Fee payment options - Preferred method for monthly fees: direct debit from a bank account. - Bank transfer (for tuition or other payments) to BBVA. Account holder: LARAGO PAS SL. IBAN: ES27 0182 6127 1902 0158 7537. Families are responsible for any bank charges on returned payments. Notes on included items in the pedagogical/resources fee - The pedagogical/resources component covers Montessori pedagogy materials (ages 1–12), IB programme materials (PYP-MYP-DP), school and technological materials (excluding each student's personal items), insurances (including accident insurance), complementary field trips each trimester, books for MYP and DP, and the sustainable-school programme (garden and greenhouse).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Brewster Madrid offers an American High School Diploma with AP course offerings. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available, with Chamberí as the IB DP site and La Moraleja designated as a Candidate School for IB DP. All instruction is delivered in English. There are two Madrid campuses: Chamberí Main Campus (Grades K1-10) and La Moraleja Campus (Grades K1-11), with a Pre-University Hub for Grades 11-12. AP courses are taught across all subject areas, with 13 AP courses currently offered. The program aligns with the Brewster Model, emphasizing student-centered, experiential learning and global education.	Curriculum details Montessori pedagogy is integrated with an American curriculum and the IB World School framework. The school serves Infants through 18-year-olds: Infant Community (6–36 months), Children's House (3–6 years), Elementary (6–12 years), Middle Years (12–16 years), and Baccalaureate International Program (16–18 years). It is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, Middle Years Programme (PAI) for ages 12–16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18. A native bilingual faculty supports English and Spanish language learning and fosters international mindedness.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 15 students across Brewster Madrid's two Madrid campuses.	Student teacher ratio 1 to 18
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression University Counseling provides individualized guidance, university fairs, and campus visits; the 2026 University Fair is scheduled for February 11, 2026. The School Profile lists universities where Brewster Madrid and Brewster Academy students have enrolled, including New York University, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, IE University Madrid, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. The profile notes this represents a snapshot of recent matriculation across institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment program offers activities beyond the core curriculum to develop individual talents, including Cooking for Well-being (healthy eating through cooking), Parkour and Acrobatics, Fine Arts for Kids, Pre-sport, Yoga for Kids and Piano.
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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 —
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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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 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The admissions process has three steps: Inquire, Connect, Apply. Inquire by submitting an inquiry to learn about Brewster Madrid; you will receive a welcome email and can meet online or in-person. After you apply, an application checklist is available to view the required items and deadlines by grade level. Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Admissions decisions are provided within two weeks of submission. If you already created a Portal account, you can access your application through the Admissions Portal.	Admissions Admission process for Greenleaves Montessori (Children's House 0-6 and Elementary 6-12) comprises six steps. 1. Personal visit: Fill out the contact form to request a personal interview and attach relevant enrollment documents; an admissions talk with the committee follows, then a guided school tour. 2. Student's visit to the school: If deemed necessary, a day is scheduled for the student's visit and a suitability assessment is conducted. 3. Candidacy evaluation: The admissions committee analyzes the candidacy and communicates the admission decision. 4. Reservation of place: The administration sends a reservation form to be completed with proof of registration payment; subsequent documentation includes a family dossier, a registration form, and school rules. 5. Initial interview: An initial interview with the student's guides takes place before incorporation. 6. Enrollment in the school: The admissions department notifies the family of admission, followed by completing the registration form and paying the applicable fees.
Scholarships	Scholarships Discounts are available for families; a 30% enrollment fee discount is offered for the third child. There are tuition discounts for U.S. military families.	Scholarships —
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