British Council School vs Engage International School

	B British Council School Madrid, Spain	E Engage International School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,950 - 14,070	Fees / year €300 - 8,089
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), SEN focussed	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,721	Pupils 450
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language Spanish, English, French
Opened	Opened 1940	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Somosaguas, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, The British Council School Madrid sits about 12 km northwest of Madrid city centre. The campus address is Solano 5-7, Prado de Somosaguas, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. The school serves pupils from ages 1 to 18 across four academic stages.	Location Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain. The address is C/ Mar Egeo, 32, 28220 Majadahonda, Madrid. It is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools.
Stages	Stages Early Years (Ages 1-4); Primary School (Ages 5-11); Secondary School (Ages 12-16); BiBac® (Ages 16-18).	Stages Early years; Primary; Secondary; Baccalaureate
School type	School type Co-educational day school; British international school; bilingual and bicultural; education based on the English National Curriculum.	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School hours are from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours available on request.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available with routes to Madrid centre and surrounding areas. Bus fees: School bus 745.00€; One way (to or from School only) 585.00€; 30% discount for second child and above.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition (termly, by year group) - EUR 1,700.00 — Pre‑Nursery (morning only). - EUR 2,495.00 — Pre‑Nursery (full day). - EUR 3,040.00 — Nursery to Year 1 (term). - EUR 3,890.00 — Year 2 to Year 6 (term). - EUR 4,180.00 — Year 7 to Year 9 (term). - EUR 4,545.00 — Year 10 & Year 11 (term). - EUR 4,690.00 — Year 12 & Year 13 (term). One‑off enrolment / re‑enrolment fees - EUR 1,800.00 — New‑student enrolment fee (one‑off). This amount is charged in advance and is not reimbursable. The enrolment payment is deducted from the first term invoice as specified in the school fee schedule. - EUR 400.00 — Re‑enrolment fee (non‑refundable except in specific cases set out in the school's enrolment terms). Sundry charges (termly) and what they cover - EUR 285.00 — Pre‑Nursery (term). - EUR 355.00 — Early Years (Nursery – Year 1) (term). - EUR 465.50 — Year 2 – Year 4 (term). - EUR 685.00 — Year 5 – Year 6 (term). - EUR 590.00 — Year 7 – Year 9 (term). - EUR 645.00 — Year 10 – Year 11 (term). - EUR 515.00 — BiBac® / Year 12 – Year 13 (term). - Sundry charges cover non‑optional non‑academic services (excluding dining): health and guidance services, digital/technology support, excursions and workshops during the school day, some audiovisual services (e.g., school photos), some additional learning materials (for example musical instruments), security and facilities maintenance, sports events, administrative support and fees for external examinations or certificates. Sundry charges do not cover school uniforms, textbooks or optional extra‑curricular activities. Services (termly) - EUR 665.00 — Lunch (term). Note: school meal service prices are annual and billed in three equal termly instalments; school charges apply even if a pupil is permitted to eat at home on specified grounds. - EUR 745.00 — School bus (term, return). - EUR 585.00 — School bus one‑way (term). - EUR 250.00 — Discounted lunch fee for third child and above (term). - Transport discount: 30% discount on bus fees for the second child and for the third child and above tuition discounts apply as set out below. Transport and meal services are optional (transport) or mandatory by section rules (meals) and are billed separately to tuition in three equal termly instalments or by single annual payment. Sibling tuition discounts - 3rd child: 25% reduction on tuition. - 4th child: 30% reduction on tuition. - 5th child and above: 35% reduction on tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school year is organised into three terms; tuition and service charges are billed on a termly basis. There are two payment options: pay termly in advance (three equal instalments) or make a single annual payment at the start of the school year. - Payment method: fees are collected by direct debit. Late payment entitles the school to charge statutory interest and other damages; non‑payment can prevent the pupil from taking part in activities, sitting external exams, or continuing at the school the following year. Transport and meal fees are annual amounts billed in three equal termly instalments and must be paid in advance or by single annual payment. Refunds and deregistration - The new‑student enrolment fee (EUR 1,800.00) is non‑reimbursable. The re‑enrolment fee (EUR 400.00) is non‑refundable except in the limited circumstances set out in the enrolment terms where a refund may be made. - Deregistration rules: if a place is relinquished before the school year starts but after the place has been assigned, the school may require payment of the first term's fees and will retain the enrolment fee. If leaving during the academic year, one (1) month's written notice before the effective date is required and fees must be paid up to the effective deregistration date. If required notice is not given, one full term's fees from the effective deregistration date are payable; the enrolment fee will also be retained in such cases. Time off register for periods between one week and a full year requires payment of full tuition for that period and must be requested at least three months in advance. Boarding - No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school and boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs payable separately - Uniforms, textbooks and optional extra‑curricular activities are not included in sundry charges and must be paid for separately by families. Exact costs for uniforms and textbooks are set outside the standard fees schedule and are payable in addition to tuition and sundry charges. Summary of how charges appear on invoices - Typical invoice lines include: tuition (term), sundry charges (term), lunch (term) and transport (term) if selected; the new‑student enrolment fee is charged once and deducted per the school's fee schedule; sibling discounts are applied to tuition where applicable. Late or unpaid fees carry consequences as set out above.	Fee details Application / reservation fees - One-off reservation fee for new students: EUR 520 (non‑refundable). - One-off renewal/reservation fee for students already at the school: EUR 300 (non‑refundable). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is billed as 10 monthly instalments covering September to June. The amounts below are presented as monthly totals; the annual tuition equals the monthly total multiplied by 10. A one‑off discount of 2.5% is applied to the tuition portion (escolaridad) if the full year is paid in advance. Sibling discounts apply: 15% off tuition for the second and third child, and 100% for the fourth child; a 15% discount is applied for cousins. Tuition fees by year group (monthly, annual = monthly × 10, and per‑term = annual ÷ 3 — figures rounded to the nearest euro) - Prenursery 0–2 years (Prenursery 0, 1 y 2): - Full day (09:00–17:00): EUR 530 per month → EUR 5,300 per year → EUR 1,767 per term. - Half day (09:00–14:00/15:00): EUR 339 per month → EUR 3,390 per year → EUR 1,130 per term. - Reduced day (09:00–12:20): EUR 300 per month → EUR 3,000 per year → EUR 1,000 per term. - Nursery (3–4 years): EUR 657 per month (escolaridad EUR 599 + other schooling costs EUR 58) → EUR 6,570 per year → EUR 2,190 per term. - Reception (4–5 years): EUR 657 per month (escolaridad EUR 599 + other costs EUR 58) → EUR 6,570 per year → EUR 2,190 per term. - Year 1 (5–6 years): EUR 657 per month (escolaridad EUR 599 + other costs EUR 58) → EUR 6,570 per year → EUR 2,190 per term. - 1º Primaria (6–7 years): EUR 735 per month (escolaridad EUR 677 + other costs EUR 58) → EUR 7,350 per year → EUR 2,450 per term. - 2º & 3º Primaria (7–9 years): EUR 741 per month (escolaridad EUR 677 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 7,410 per year → EUR 2,470 per term. - 4º–6º Primaria (9–12 years): EUR 747 per month (escolaridad EUR 683 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 7,470 per year → EUR 2,490 per term. - 1º & 2º ESO (12–14 years): EUR 798 per month (escolaridad EUR 734 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 7,980 per year → EUR 2,660 per term. - 3º & 4º ESO (14–16 years): EUR 804 per month (escolaridad EUR 740 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 8,040 per year → EUR 2,680 per term. - Bachillerato (16–18 years): EUR 828 per month (escolaridad EUR 764 + other costs EUR 64) → EUR 8,280 per year → EUR 2,760 per term. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; the published fee schedule contains day‑school tuition and optional services only. Other costs and optional services - School meals (Comedor) — optional: - Primer ciclo infantil: EUR 105 per month; EUR 11.50 per day. - Segundo ciclo (Infantil, Primaria y Secundaria): EUR 199 per month; EUR 11.50 per day. - Extended hours (am or pm service): EUR 66 per month. - Chromebook device (from 5th Primary to 3rd ESO): cost of acquisition approximately EUR 599 (one‑off). - Extracurricular activities: fee amounts are set and published at the start of the academic year (amounts vary by activity). - “Other schooling costs” included in the monthly totals cover printed and digital books, learning platforms and management systems, educational and technological resources, digital fees, curricular trips within school hours, school insurance, sports equipment, artistic and musical materials, etc. Refunds and cancellations - The one‑off reservation fee for new students (EUR 520) is explicitly non‑refundable. The one‑off renewal/reservation fee for enrolled students (EUR 300) is also non‑refundable. No additional refund rules are detailed in the published fee schedule. Fee payment options / setup - The published fee schedule does not list specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) within the document. For accepted payment methods and billing setup, contact the Admissions office at +34 916 38 01 96 or admisiones@eis.dukeseducation.es.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The British School is a day school; no boarding is offered.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory from Early Years through 4th ESO; Bachillerato students are exempt. The uniform must be worn properly; the dress code is detailed at the start of the year. On sport days, the sports uniform is worn and the smock is mandatory until Primary 4; all uniform items must be labeled.
Food options	Food options Early Years, Primary and Secondary have independent kitchens and lunch rooms. Menus are designed with a parent committee and follow the Mediterranean Diet guidelines (UNESCO) and the NAOS guidelines; the school accommodates allergies and other dietary needs.	Food options Seven healthy menus are offered in a dining room with acoustic design, prepared daily in our own kitchen, based on the Mediterranean diet, and adapted to allergies and intolerances.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The British School is an Inspired school, part of Inspired Education, a leading global premium schools group.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Dukes Education family of schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Rigorous academic curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, complemented by the Spanish curriculum, with BiBac for ages 16–18. The school serves pupils from ages 1 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and BiBac pathways. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans more than 26,000 square metres and provides age‑appropriate facilities for each stage.	Curriculum details The school provides British Education in Early Years, National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate, preparing all students for official Cambridge exams. The school operates a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French. The educational project centers on the Four Cs: Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication, delivered through innovative active methodologies and project-based learning. The Personal and Emotional Development Program runs across all educational stages, with early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance, including self-knowledge tests, mentoring programs, visits to companies, and a University Fair at the school. Programming and Robotics are integrated from 3rd Grade Primary; the school is the first in Spain to obtain the Responsible Screens GOLD certificate. The curriculum covers Early Years through Baccalaureate and includes Cambridge exams and the option of a Dual Baccalaureate.
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Exam results	Exam results BiBac Academic Results 2025: average university entrance grade 7.91 (based on 60% BiBac and 40% PAU); 97.6% PAU pass rate; highest PAU grade 13.825; 63.9% of students scored above 11 in PAU. IGCSE Academic Results 2025: 55% scored A-A; 74% scored A-B.	Exam results EvAU grades in the last academic year: average 11.63/14; average 8.37/10; highest 13.82; 52.5% obtained more than 12 points. The school reports high graduation rates and that students go on to prestigious universities nationally and internationally.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Prepared for study at top universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school has a focus on happiness and well-being, providing continuous psychological and pedagogical support for families and students, with school counsellors available for one-to-one psycho-pedagogical guidance.	Social & emotional learning Engage International School runs a Personal and Emotional Development Program across all educational stages. The program develops social and emotional skills including self-awareness, empathy, respect, and a sense of responsibility. The teaching model is student-centered, helping students manage their emotions and understand themselves. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance is provided, including mentoring programs and visits to companies, plus a University Fair at the school. The approach supports students in navigating a changing society through social and emotional learning.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has an Additional Needs policy including SEND and EAL, guided by Inclusion, Equity, Individualised Support, Person-Centredness, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has an Additional Needs policy that covers EAL as part of inclusive education.	English as an additional language The school offers British Education in Early Years, National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate, preparing all students for the official Cambridge exams. In addition, a trilingual model operates in Spanish, English and French. In Primary, students develop the ability to explain ideas and feelings in both English and Spanish. Primary students acquire bilingual competencies in English and Spanish throughout their learning.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school has ongoing psychological support and access to school counsellors for one-to-one guidance.	Mental wellbeing Engage International School implements the Personal and Emotional Development Program across all stages to support mental wellbeing. The program fosters social and emotional skills, including self-awareness, empathy, respect, and responsibility. The teaching model is student-centered and supports students in managing their emotions and discovering their vocation. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance provides mentoring and opportunities for exploration. The school aims to help students thrive emotionally and socially in a changing world.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has safeguarding policies and procedures aligned with safeguarding laws, including a safeguarding team and defined duties of care.	Safeguarding Engage International School maintains a safeguarding and child protection policy. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Sonia Treviño (sonia.treviño@iepgroup.es, +34 618 39 41 40). The Director, Pilar Mesa (pilar.mesa@iepgroup.es), provides safeguarding leadership. The policy references Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 (KSCIE 2020) and LOPIVI, and includes procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns and responding to disclosures, with staff trained to act in the best interests of the child.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has a Pozuelo de Alarcón campus that spans over 26,000 square meters, with Early Years and Primary buildings on one side of Calle Monzón and the Secondary building on the other. Classrooms are bright, spacious and regularly updated with the latest technologies. Five state-of-the-art science laboratories were unveiled in 2012, with access to electron microscopes and high-end chemical analysis equipment. Each building has its own library filled with books and audiovisual resources suitable for each age group. The campus integrates technology across the curriculum with desktop computers, laptops and tablets, plus 3D printers, robotics equipment and interactive whiteboards in all classrooms.	Facilities overview Engage International School offers British Education in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and the Baccalaureate. The school uses a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French. Digital resources are integrated in the classroom, and Chromebooks are used by students. From 3rd Grade Primary, Technology, Programming and Robotics (TPR) is taught to prepare students for future challenges. Engage International School is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools and project-based learning is used across subjects.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has sports pitches including a football field and facilities that support a wide range of sports, from athletics to ping-pong. A purpose-built gym serves Early Years, Primary and Secondary for indoor sports, events and assemblies. Outdoor play areas are designed by age group with awnings for shade and different ground surfaces to support a variety of activities. These spaces support both competitive and recreational sport as part of the enrichment program.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities There are five new, state-of-the-art science laboratories, unveiled in 2012, with electron microscopes and high-end chemical analysis equipment. Pupils have access to technology including desktop computers, laptops and tablets, plus 3D printers and robotics equipment, with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms. Each building houses its own library filled with books, audiovisual materials and age-appropriate resources. Music facilities include music rooms across all three sections equipped with music technology, software systems and recording workstations, plus a dedicated band room/percussion studio. El Teatro del Britanico provides 1,200 square meters for teaching and performing arts, with seating for 300, a voice amplification system, computerised lighting, air conditioning and facilities for rehearsals and dance.	Academic facilities Engage International School offers a British curriculum in Early Years, Primary and Secondary, and the Baccalaureate. It also provides National and Dual Baccalaureate programs and prepares students for official Cambridge exams. From 1st grade onward, French is taught as a third language. Engage is an official Cambridge examination center; it prepares students for Cambridge exams from B1 Preliminary (PET) to C2 Proficiency (CPE), including CAE. English development begins from an early age with a British infant program, and language learning is supported by strategies to tackle international exams.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities El Teatro del Britanico also hosts performance spaces and small drama rooms for rehearsals and stage performances. In Secondary, the art wing offers four classrooms and an open learning area that serves as an exhibition space for pupils' work. Music facilities provide dedicated spaces and recording capacity across the school. The campus supports a broad enrichment program including theatre and dance, and access to performing arts spaces. There are opportunities for visual and performing arts beyond the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are offered, including a range of sports disciplines. Engage has a Private Music School offering a musical education spanning classical and contemporary genres. Engage International Performing Arts integrates dance and theatre with international education to foster creativity, confidence and expression. Registration forms are available for Extracurricular activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded in 1940, The British School is the pioneer of British education in Spain. It combines the best of the British and Spanish systems within a truly global context. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and complemented by the Spanish curriculum and a broad extracurricular programme. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans more than 26,000 square meters and is divided into Early Years, Primary and Secondary sections with age‑appropriate facilities. Facilities include a 1,200 m² Theatre del Británico, science laboratories with 3D printers and robotics kits, an art wing and high‑tech music studios; students are prepared for study at universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond.	History Engage International School, formerly San Luis Gonzaga, has been a reference school for more than 60 years due to the values it transmits and is synonymous with academic excellence. It is located in the northwest area of Madrid and is recognized for academic excellence, trilingualism, and a solid educational project based on the 4 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Critical Thinking and Communication. We offer British Education in Early Years, National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate, preparing students for official Cambridge exams, and we have a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French. The school is a member of the Dukes Education family of schools.
Community	Community Education for Life runs national and international community service projects. Projects include the House of Angels orphanage in Romania, weekly visits to two Madrid nursing homes, and an annual World Trekkers trip to Kenya, where older pupils volunteer with children at a community centre in Nairobi. The school is an UNICEF 'Escuela Amiga' and participates in the Gotas para Niger campaign to defend children's rights. Fundación Síndrome de Down of Madrid collaborates with the school on regular joint activities, including science and arts projects and the Kilo Solidario food drive.	Community The Engage community centers on student well-being through the Personal and Emotional Development Program across all educational stages. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance includes self-knowledge tests, mentoring programs, visits to companies in different sectors, and a University Fair at the school. Academic Excellence over the years places Engage among Madrid's schools with the best EvAU results in the Community of Madrid. Students participate in a broad range of extracurricular activities, including Little Basketball, Judo, Robotics, Theatre, Music, and Movement programs.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The English National Curriculum is followed through to the end of Secondary. BiBac® is offered in the upper years; BiBac Academic Results 2025 include an average university entrance grade of 7.91 (based on 60% BiBac and 40% PAU), 97.6% PAU pass rate, a highest PAU grade of 13.825, and 63.9% of students above 11 in PAU. IGCSE Academic Results 2025 show 55% achieving A-A and 74% achieving A-B.	Academic & intellectual The Four Cs—Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Communication—shape the educational approach through innovative active methodologies and project-based learning. A Personal and Emotional Development Program fosters social and emotional skills across all levels, including self-awareness, empathy, respect and responsibility. Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance accompanies students with self-knowledge tests, mentoring, company visits and a University Fair to help them make conscious, planned decisions about their futures. Cambridge exams are prepared on site, and EvAU results are strong (average 11.63/14; 52.5% over 12 points; highest 13.82).
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has an expansive art wing, high‑tech music studios, and El Teatro del Británico, a 1,200 m² theatre with seating for 300 and full stage technology.	Arts & creative The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including Little Basketball, Competition Basketball, Little Football, Indoor Football, Judo, Mini Padel and Padel, Functional Training, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Volleyball, Boxing, Ballet, Roller Hockey, Inline Skating, Figure Skating, Climbing, Circus Arts, Arts and Crafts, School of Rock, Guitar, Music and Movement, Piano and Musical Language, Theatre, Robotics and Chess, plus English in action and Morning English and German.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides a truly bilingual and bicultural education with both British and Spanish teachers.	Cultural & language The school provides a trilingual education with English as the immersion language, Spanish for balanced learning, and French introduced in later stages. It also offers the Dual Baccalaureate option to obtain both the Spanish Baccalaureate and the American High School Diploma.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Enrichment includes After School Activities such as Languages, Music, Public Speaking, Sports, Theatre and Dance; the school fosters a vibrant community that supports students to grow with confidence.	Social & hobbies The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that support social engagement and hobbies, from sports to performing arts and language clubs, enabling students to pursue interests beyond the classroom.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school is staffed by dedicated British and Spanish teachers and specialists in wellbeing, arts, science and sport.	Leadership & professional Early and personalized Academic and Career Guidance includes accompaniment with self-knowledge tests, mentoring programs, and visits to companies in different sectors, complemented by a University Fair to help students plan their future and develop professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported by dedicated staff; facilities include football pitches, multi‑sport courts and dedicated gyms; outdoor spaces are designed with safety and varied surfaces to support physical development.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Personal and Emotional Development Program is implemented across all levels to foster self-awareness, empathy, respect and a sense of responsibility. The school offers seven healthy menus prepared daily in its own kitchen, based on the Mediterranean diet and accommodating allergies and intolerances. The school day runs from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours available on request.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include Spanish (first language), English (instruction in English), French (minimum five years), Mandarin (Year 9 onward), German (Year 10 onward), and other languages via BiBac and after-school clubs. BiBac® provides a bilingual track for Years 12–13 with many subjects taught in English and Spanish, and options to study French, German and Mandarin within the programme.	Language provision Languages taught are Spanish, English and French; a trilingual model is used across the school; Early Years follow British Education; the school prepares all students for the official Cambridge exams and also offers National Baccalaureate and Dual Baccalaureate.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The British School provides a bilingual and bicultural education for pupils aged 1 to 18. The program combines the English National Curriculum with the Spanish curriculum, and a BiBac® (Bilingual Baccalaureate) is offered for Years 12–13, following an IGCSE programme in Years 10–11. In Secondary, many subjects are taught in English (including English language and literature, sciences, mathematics, history and geography, ICT, design and technology, art and design, music, and physical education), while Spanish-language subjects are taught in Spanish; French, German and Mandarin are also available as additional languages.	Bilingual teaching The school has a trilingual model in Spanish, English and French across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate programmes.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion-style language development is supported through the bilingual model and the language offerings described on the Languages page, including French (for at least five years), Mandarin (from Year 9) and German (from Year 10), with Spanish as a first language and English instruction at UK levels.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The British Council School Madrid is non-selective and provides a bilingual and bicultural education based on the English National Curriculum. There are no admissions tests for Early Years. Most pupils begin at age three and stay with us, and we admit new pupils across all year groups; places are offered according to availability and our assessment of whether potential pupils can fully integrate with the rest of their class. From Year 2, future pupils must also take the corresponding entrance tests. From Year 3 onwards, applicants complete an online CAT4 cognitive abilities test and an English written assessment, with a non-refundable 30€ admissions assessment fee. The admissions process consists of five steps: Visit (booking is essential), Application for Admission, Admissions Committee decision (1–3 weeks after completing the process), Reservation (bank transfer of the amount indicated for the year), and Next Steps (information sessions and familiarisation with the course, teachers and the school community). The school's timetable includes English and Spanish language instruction, with approximately 20% of the weekly timetable devoted to Spanish Language and Culture. At the end of Secondary Education (Year 11) the school applies for homologation of studies so that pupils obtain the Spanish Ministry of Education's Compulsory Secondary Education qualification (ESO).	Admissions 1. Admission form: Start by completing the online Admission form. It collects parent and child details, including names, contact information, child's nationality, date of birth, and entry year group. The form notes the Data Controller is COLEGIO 67, S.L.U., and explains GDPR processing rights, including consent to receive informational communications. 2. Enrolment form: After initial contact, fill in the enrolment form provided by our Admissions team. This collects details needed to advance the application and coordinate the next steps. The Enrollment team will guide you through subsequent stages. 3. Book an individual visit: Fill in the form and book an individual visit to see our facilities, meet our teaching staff, and learn more about the educational project. The visit gives you an opportunity to ask questions and understand how Engage International School can support your child. During the visit you will meet the Admissions team and be shown the school approach. 4. Enrollment assistance and timing: We will advise you throughout the enrollment process. The enrollment period is open all year round. If you want to guarantee a place, reserve it.
Scholarships	Scholarships Alumni scholarships are offered for Early Years education and enrolment.	Scholarships Are there scholarships? Yes, there are excellence scholarships with discounts to study Bachillerato at Engage International School.
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