Colegio Base vs LIFE International School

	C Colegio Base Madrid, Spain	L LIFE International School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,813 - 14,312	Fees / year €5,910 - 9,350
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 685	Pupils 128
Typical class size	Typical class size 19	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Base International School is located on a multi-building campus in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. The campus sits in La Moraleja, one of the greenest and most peaceful areas of Alcobendas, far from the noise and congestion of the city. The street address is C. del Camino Ancho, 10, 28109 Alcobendas, Madrid.	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	Stages Preschool (1–6 years old); Primary (6–12 years old); Secondary (12–16 years old); National Baccalaureate (16–18 years old); International Baccalaureate (16–18 years old).	Stages Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education with English immersion
School type	School type Private, international school. Base International School is part of Affinitas Education, a network of bilingual and international schools.	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 30 nationalities represented in the school.	Pupil nationality mix 34 nationalities represented; the most common nationality is Spanish (52 students); 48 students from other countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support A Guidance and psychopedagogy department supports learning and personal development, offering speech therapy, academic and career guidance, and emotional support from Preschool through Bachillerato. The school focuses on prevention, assessment, and addressing any learning or developmental needs.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure Extended hours are available in the morning and afternoon: 7:30–9:30 and 17:00–18:30, depending on the stage.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details School transport across Madrid operates on 19 bus routes reaching areas such as Chamartín, Chamberí, Salamanca, Arturo Soria, Sanchinarro, Tres Cantos, and Pozuelo. SMS notifications are sent in case of incidents, and students are accompanied safely from their front door to the classroom.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & reservation fees - Initial enrolment (one‑time, paid at first registration; non‑refundable and not deductible): - EUR 600 (Infant) - EUR 720 (Primary) - EUR 730 (Secondary) - EUR 730 (Bachillerato). - Reservation of place for returning families (one‑time; invoiced in mid‑May; not refundable): EUR 630. Tuition fees (monthly; escolaridad — billed per month) Notes: the published monthly amounts are divided into ten monthly payments (September to June) for most year groups; 2º Bachillerato (Spanish and IB) is billed over nine monthly payments (September to May). All amounts below are shown as monthly fees. - Infant (full day): EUR 630 per month. - Infant (morning schedule only): EUR 490 per month (available only for children in the first cycle of Infant—ages 1–2). - Primary: - Years 1–2 Primary: EUR 800 per month. - Years 3–4 Primary: EUR 820 per month. - Years 5–6 Primary: EUR 830 per month. - Secondary (ESO): - Years 1–2 ESO: EUR 890 per month. - Years 3–4 ESO: EUR 910 per month. - Bachillerato (National route): - 1º Bachillerato Nacional: EUR 1,030 per month. - 2º Bachillerato Nacional: EUR 1,145 per month (billed over nine months: September to May). - International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme): - 1º IB (Programme Year 1): EUR 1,300 per month. - 2º IB (Programme Year 2): EUR 1,445 per month (billed over nine months: September to May). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is normally divided into ten equal monthly instalments (September through June) for each billed concept. 2º Bachillerato (both Spanish and IB) is divided into nine monthly instalments (September through May). - Reservation of place for the next academic year is invoiced in mid‑May; the reservation amount is returned in September to families who continue at the school; families who do not notify non‑renewal by the stated deadline may forfeit the reservation/refund or be charged the September instalment as set out in the school's enrolment terms. - The initial enrolment fee (matrícula) is paid once at first registration and is non‑refundable and not deductible from future fees. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered / no boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule. Other services and additional fees - School meals and catering: - Half‑board (meal plus snack): EUR 245 per month. - Single day meal: EUR 20 per occasion. - Bachillerato (meal and snack — 2 days per week): EUR 125 per month. - Snack / bocadillo: EUR 45 per month. - Extended hours (7:30–9:00 and 17:00–18:30): provided free of charge for Infant and for the rest of the stages (as published). - School transport (bus): - Regular transport (1 route): EUR 150 per month. - Transport (2 routes): EUR 235 per month. - Bachillerato transport: EUR 100 per month (1 route) / EUR 150 per month (2 routes). - Special‑zone transport: EUR 110 per month (1 route) / EUR 150 per month (2 routes). - Other one‑off or annual costs: - Psychological report (when required by the school's protocols): EUR 100. - Annual medical check / recognition: EUR 68. - Annual school accident insurance and healthcare service: EUR 107 (per annum, all courses). - Graduation photograph (class photo/orla): EUR 25. - Yearbook: EUR 50. - Sibling registration fees / concessions: - Matriculation for the second sibling: EUR 400 (second‑child registration fee). - Matriculation for the third and subsequent siblings: published as exempt / free from the matriculation fee (as indicated in the school's fee schedule). Refund information - The initial enrolment fee (matrícula) is explicitly non‑refundable and not deductible. - The reservation fee charged in mid‑May for returning families is non‑refundable if the family does not notify non‑renewal within the published deadline; for families who continue, the reservation amount is refunded in September (per the published enrolment terms and deadlines). Fee payment options - The school's published fee schedule and prices document lists fees, billing periods and non‑refund rules but does not specify public details of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, or card payment) within the fee schedule itself. For payment method arrangements and to confirm available payment channels, contact the school's admissions or finance office directly.	Fee details 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.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Base International School offers Preschool, Primary, Secondary (ESO), and High School through either the Spanish Bachillerato or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school provides an international curriculum that fosters critical thinking and global awareness, with a student-centered approach and small class sizes. From Year 10 (4º ESO), Base implements an Academic and Career Guidance Plan to help students identify interests, choose the most suitable Bachillerato, and plan university pathways. The campus in La Moraleja, Alcobendas hosts dedicated facilities for each stage, including sports, theatre, art, and an on-site dining hall. Extracurricular activities include robotics and programming in English. Base is part of Affinitas Education, an international network of bilingual and international schools.	Curriculum details 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	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio 5
Exam results	Exam results 100% pass rate in EvAU (university entrance exams) 2024. EvAU average score is 8.25. 30 nationalities represented in the school. Highest EvAU score achieved is 13.475 (out of 14).	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Base students are admitted to leading universities worldwide. Common fields of study include Engineering, Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Law, and creative disciplines.	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.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Base provides personalised support to help each student develop their talents. A Guidance and Psychopedagogy Department supports learning and personal development from Preschool through Bachillerato, including academic and career guidance. Extracurriculars span athletics, arts, and technology to foster student talents.	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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the contact form to start the admissions process. It lets Base get to know you and send personalised information tailored to your family. You will receive essential communications about the program and admissions timelines. This initial step sets the stage for a personalised follow-up. 2. Interview with admissions team. An interview with the admissions team follows. The interview provides an opportunity to discuss your child's needs, understand Base's educational approach, and view the campus. A tour of the school is included to help you experience the environment firsthand, and feedback about fit and next steps is provided after the meeting. 3. Submit the required documents. This formalises your interest and helps secure a place for your child with the support of our team. The admissions staff guide you through the documents needed and ensure everything is in order for review. Once documents are received and reviewed, you will be advised on the next steps. 4. Welcome to Base International School! A Family Coordinator guides you through onboarding and supports you throughout the school year. The onboarding includes introductions and scheduling and ongoing assistance to help your family settle into school life and engage with the community.	Admissions A personalized admission process with three easy steps: Schedule a visit (in person or Zoom) to gather information; Take a tour; Apply online.
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