Colegio Brains and International College Spain are both in Madrid, about 4 km apart. Both schools follow an IB curriculum. Published annual fees are €6,579 - 12,966 at Colegio Brains and €12,495 - 25,176 at International College Spain, which puts International College Spain roughly 93% higher. Colegio Brains takes pupils from 0 to 18, and International College Spain from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 1,000 and 1,000 pupils. Both keep typical class sizes around 9.
Private international school in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. The campus is at C/ Salvia, 48, 28109 Madrid. It forms part of Brains International School, offering IB programmes on the La Moraleja campus.
Location
La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. The campus is located at Calle Vereda Norte 3, 28109, in the exclusive La Moraleja community, just north of Madrid's city centre.
Stages
Stages
Early Education (PYP); Primary Education (PEP/PYP); Middle Years Programme (PAI/MYP); Baccalaureate (National / IB DP).
Stages
All-through IB curriculum for ages 3 to 18, including Early Years, Primary, Middle Years, and the IB Diploma Programme.
School type
School type
Private international school
School type
Private international school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
More than 70 nationalities represented; approximately one-third of students are Spanish, with the rest international.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Speech therapy (Logopedia) provided by the Speech Therapy Department. CEDE Brains offers early stimulation and educational development support and family guidance.
Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who are new to English.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Spain
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
School day runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm.
Bus service details
Bus service details
School transport routes are offered; information on routes and arrangements is published by Brains La Moraleja.
Bus service details
Private bus service; Cartour is the ICS bus provider; routes cover Northern Residential Zones (e.g., La Moraleja) and Central Madrid.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Overview (campus-specific fees for the current academic year)
Brains International School — La Moraleja - Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450. This amount is deducted from the September invoice. - Annual enrolment (matrícula): Infant & Primary EUR 491; Secondary & Baccalaureate EUR 499. Charged on the September invoice. - Annual tuition (shown as annual amounts by stage): - Pre‑school (0, 1, 2 years): EUR 6,579.00. Alternative schedules listed: up to 3 days/week EUR 4,766.00; half‑day (9h–12h/week) EUR 6,415.00. 3–5 years: EUR 6,883.00. - Primary 1st–2nd: EUR 8,640.00. - Primary 3rd–6th: EUR 9,229.00. - Secondary (ESO): EUR 10,529.00. - Baccalaureate (1st and 2nd): EUR 10,541.00 each. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Year 1 and Year 2: EUR 12,966.00 each. These tuition figures are published as annual charges. - Compulsory and optional services (examples and prices): - Compulsory dining (Primary): annual EUR 2,230.00; Compulsory dining (Secondary): annual EUR 2,240.00. - Optional dining (Infant): monthly EUR 218.00; Baccalaureate monthly EUR 224.00; single‑day lunch EUR 15.00. - Extra hours / wraparound care: monthly options from EUR 49.00 (single extra hour) up to EUR 133.00 (full extra hour with breakfast and snack). - Instrumental music (curricular for ESO 1st–4th): monthly EUR 86.00. - The published tuition fees include most textbooks and digital books (with specific exceptions), corporate teaching materials, curricular excursions, mid‑morning snack for youngest children, and school insurance; swimming is included except in listed final years. - Sibling discounts: third sibling 25%; fourth sibling 50%; fifth sibling 100% (applies to educational services). - Cancellation / refund rule: amounts paid to the Centre (reservation and other sums) are treated as non‑refundable if the student's enrolment is cancelled. The reservation is specifically deducted from the September invoice and will be retained in case of withdrawal.
Brains International School — Conde Orgaz (Madrid) - Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450 (deducted from the September invoice). Annual enrolment fee for Infant: EUR 450 (charged in September). - Annual tuition (2025/2026) by stage: - Young Learners / Pre‑Nursery half‑day (9h–12h/week): EUR 6,332.00. - Young Learners / Pre‑Nursery full: EUR 6,736.00. - Nursery / Reception / Preparatory: EUR 7,036.00. - (Further services such as dining, extra hours and breakfast/snack are shown separately—see the services section below.) - Services and other charges: optional monthly lunch EUR 210.00; lunch per day EUR 15.00; breakfast/snack monthly EUR 42.00; extra hours monthly from EUR 50.00 up to EUR 135.00 (full extra hour with breakfast and snack). Published tuition includes curricular excursions and school insurance. - Sibling discounts: third sibling 25%; fourth sibling 50%; fifth sibling 100%. Cancellation / refund rule: amounts paid are considered non‑refundable on withdrawal.
Brains International School — Las Palmas / Telde (Canary Islands) - Reservation (place-holding) fee: EUR 450 (deducted from the September invoice). Annual enrolment: Infants EUR 435; Primary EUR 461; Secondary & Baccalaureate EUR 477. Charged in September. - Annual tuition (2025/2026) by stage (examples): - Infants (0, 1, 2 years) full: EUR 4,941.00; half‑day (9h–12h/week) EUR 4,011.00; reduced 3‑day option EUR 3,541.00. - Upper infants (3–4 years): EUR 5,290.00; 5 years: EUR 5,364.00. - Primary 1st–4th: EUR 6,073.00; Primary 5th–6th: EUR 6,661.00. - Secondary: EUR 7,241.00. - Baccalaureate 1st and 2nd: EUR 6,917.00 each. These amounts are shown as annual fees. - Services and other charges: compulsory Primary lunch annual EUR 1,800.00; optional infant monthly lunch EUR 169.00; secondary/baccalaureate monthly lunch EUR 180.00; daily lunch EUR 14.00; breakfast/snack monthly EUR 71.00; early/late care monthly options from EUR 24.00 to EUR 45.00. Tuition inclusions and textbook exceptions are specified in the published fee schedule. Sibling discounts apply as noted above.
Application fees and enrolment summary (all campuses where published) - Place reservation fee (common across published campus schedules): EUR 450. It is deducted from the September invoice. On withdrawal, sums paid are treated as non‑refundable. - Annual enrolment (matrícula) varies by campus and stage (examples: La Moraleja Infant/Primary EUR 491; Las Palmas Infant EUR 435; Conde Orgaz Infant EUR 450). Enrolment amounts are billed on the September invoice.
Billing schedule and payment terms (as published) - The published fee documents present tuition as annual amounts and show that the place reservation is deducted from the September invoice; annual enrolment fees are charged in the September invoice. Specific installment plans (terms or number of instalments) and the school's accepted payment methods are not itemised in the published fee schedules. Cancellation of enrolment renders amounts paid non‑refundable in the published schedules.
Boarding / residential provision - No boarding or residential fees are listed in the published fee schedules for the campuses reviewed. All published charges relate to day schooling, meals, extracurricular or wraparound services.
Other fees and typical additional costs - Dining / lunch (examples by campus): daily lunch ranges EUR 14.00–15.00; monthly infant lunches and baccalaureate lunch options are shown per campus (examples given above). - Wraparound care (early morning / extra hour / extended day): monthly fees appear in published schedules (examples EUR 24.00 up to EUR 135.00 depending on campus and option). - Music / curricular extras: instrumental music listed (example La Moraleja EUR 86.00/month for ESO curricular). - Uniform and school clothing: a Brains online store is available and example items are priced (e.g., a primary sweatshirt shown at EUR 28.00 in the school store). Uniform costs are charged separately via the school store. - Textbooks and materials: most tuition fees include textbooks and digital books except for specified year groups (examples noted in each campus schedule where exceptions apply). Some Baccalaureate materials may be requested from families.
Refunds and cancellations - Published fee schedules state that the reservation and amounts paid to the Centre are considered non‑refundable in the event of cancellation of the student's matriculation. This condition is shown in the campuses' published fee documents.
Fee payment options - The public fee schedules specify billing events (for example, deduction of the reservation from the September invoice and enrolment charged in September) but do not list the accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) in the published price documents. For parents arranging payment, the fee documents indicate amounts and billing timing rather than specific payment channels.
Useful facts for entering these figures into a database - Tuition and service charges are presented as annual amounts by stage/campus in the published school price schedules; dining and wraparound services are frequently shown as monthly or per‑day charges. Reservation and enrolment are separate line items and are billed against the September invoice. Published schedules include sibling discounts and list which learning materials are included or excluded from tuition.
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Fee details
Tuition fees (per term and per academic year) - Early Years: Kindergarten 3 and 4 (Age 3–5) — EUR 4,062 per term (EUR 12,186 per year). - Early Years: Kindergarten 5 (Age 5–6) — EUR 4,336 per term (EUR 13,008 per year). - Primary School: Grades 1–2 (Age 6–8) — EUR 5,636 per term (EUR 16,908 per year). - Primary School: Grades 3–5 (Age 8–10+) — EUR 6,242 per term (EUR 18,726 per year). - Secondary School: Grades 6–8 (Age 11–13+) — EUR 7,468 per term (EUR 22,404 per year). - Secondary School: Grades 9–10 (Age 14–15+) — EUR 8,176 per term (EUR 24,528 per year). - Secondary School: Grades 11–12 (Age 16–18+) — EUR 8,545 per term (EUR 25,635 per year).
Application and admission fees - Application fee (one-off, per student): EUR 1,000. This fee applies before the formal admissions process begins and is refundable only if the school cannot offer a place. - Deposit (one-off, per student, payable on acceptance): EUR 1,500. The deposit is held as a guarantee against unpaid accounts and is returnable provided no fees are outstanding and two months' written notice of withdrawal is given. - Enrolment fee (one-off, applies for students entering Grade 1 and for those joining above Grade 1): EUR 3,000. The enrolment fee is not refundable. - Re-enrolment / confirmation fee to guarantee a place for the following school year: EUR 1,300 (this amount is taken as a pre-payment and is deducted from the first term's fees; it is non-refundable if a student withdraws before the start of the next Term 1).
Educational Materials Fee (EMF) and when it is charged - Kindergarten: EUR 309 per year. - Grades 1–5: EUR 387 per year. - Grades 6–8: EUR 471 per year. - Grades 9–12: EUR 648 per year. - The EMF is charged annually, payable on or before 1 July each year, is non-refundable, and covers textbooks, workbooks and basic student stationery.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is billed in three equal instalments (one per term). Tuition is quoted per term. - Payment deadlines for each term are on or before: 1 July, 1 December and 1 March, irrespective of each term start date. - Early payment discount: paying the full year's tuition before 1 June entitles the payer to a 3% discount on the total tuition. - Sibling discount: a 5% reduction applies for the third (younger) child and a further 10% reduction for each successive child. - If a student leaves during the academic year and the tuition has been paid in full, a refund will be made for whole term(s) not yet started. If a student joins or leaves when a term has already begun, the full-term fee is charged. - Overdue accounts may incur interest and the school reserves the right to charge interest on overdue accounts (up to the rate stated by the school). Non-payment may result in suspension of services and, if unpaid, exclusion from school activities.
Special charges and other costs - School transport (bus) is charged separately and operates on multiple routes; parents must arrange and pay for this service directly. Contact details are provided for transport enquiries. Specific route and fare details are charged to users and vary by route. - School lunches and refreshments are charged separately; cafeteria hot meals and snacks are available and billed to users. - Examination entry fees for IB and other public examinations are charged separately to students who sit those exams. - English as an Additional Language (EAL), where required by the school, carries a supplementary charge of EUR 3,820 per annum. - Learning Support supplementary charge, if required and determined by the school: EUR 3,820 per annum in Primary and EUR 4,290 per annum in Secondary. - First language tuition (selected languages) is available for an extra charge; fees vary by language and provision. - Uniform: sports uniform is required; other uniform requirements and associated costs (where applicable) are charged separately. (Local school listings note that the school requires sports uniform.)
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. International College Spain (ICS Madrid) operates as a day school and does not offer boarding provision.
Refund information and conditions - Application fee: refundable only if the school cannot offer a place. - Enrolment fee: not refundable. - Deposit: returnable provided no fees are outstanding and two months' written notice of withdrawal is given; refunds are processed to the account details supplied. - Educational Materials Fee: non-refundable; students joining or leaving during the year are charged the full EMF. - Tuition refunds: if tuition has been paid in full and a student leaves before a term has started, tuition will be refunded for those whole term(s) not yet started; if a student joins or leaves after a term has begun, the full term fee is charged. The school is not liable to return fees if it must close for a period due to force majeure events (natural disasters, epidemics/pandemics etc.).
Fee payment options and bank details - The school provides bank transfer details for fee payment. Beneficiary: International College Spain S.A.; Bank: Banco Santander S.A.; BIC/SWIFT: BSCHESMMXXX; IBAN: ES57 0049 5334 0121 1611 4105. Payers are requested to indicate the family name on the transfer. - Tuition may be paid annually (to qualify for the early-payment discount) or in three termly instalments according to the billing schedule above.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Brains Arturo Soria is an international school in Madrid where all subjects are taught in English, with the exception of Spanish language and mathematics. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) forms the primary curriculum, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is pursued for the secondary level, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is offered for Bachillerato. The school is a candidate IB World School for the MYP and seeks authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Apple Distinguished School is a designation held by the institution. French and German are taught as additional languages, with oral instruction first and written work added from 4th grade onward.
Curriculum details
All three IB Programmes are taught in English for students aged 3 to 18 (PYP, MYP, and DP).
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
The Secondary School student/faculty ratio is 9:1.
Exam results
Exam results
IB Diploma Programme results 2024/25: Brains Arturo Soria achieved a Diploma average of 33.27 out of 45, with a top score of 44; 18.8% of students scored 40–45 and 27.7% scored 38–45. Brains La Moraleja achieved a Diploma average of 32 out of 45. These results are presented as above the world average.
Exam results
IB Diploma Programme results 2023: 95% pass rate; average score 35 out of 45; 20% of students achieved 40 points or above; 1 student achieved 45/45.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
The school has an International Universities Counselor who provides personalized plans for university admission, organizes parent information meetings, and coordinates admissions for study abroad. Applications have been submitted to universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, China, Italy, and Denmark.
Higher education progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide. In 2024, the class of ICS Madrid submitted approximately 450 university applications to destinations in the UK, Spain, the US, the UAE, France, Ireland, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, Portugal and more.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
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Extra-curricular
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions
ICS Madrid uses an online admissions onboarding platform for new families. The platform provides a welcome orientation and describes ICS Madrid's international community, with students representing over 70 nationalities. The admissions team guides families through practical steps including uniform requirements, transport options, and settling into life in Spain. Detailed information is sent by email and is available on the onboarding platform, and the Parent Student Handbook is emailed and accessible via the Parent App.
