Colegio Brains and St. George Madrid are both in Madrid, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and St. George Madrid also offers British, IPC and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are €6,579 - 12,966 at Colegio Brains and €8,950 - 19,440 at St. George Madrid, which puts St. George Madrid roughly 45% higher. Colegio Brains takes pupils from 0 to 18, and St. George Madrid from 1 to 18. Colegio Brains is the larger school, with around 1,000 pupils to St. George Madrid's 750. Typical class sizes are 9 at Colegio Brains and 18 at St. George Madrid.
British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
1,000
Pupils
750
Typical class size
Typical class size
9
Typical class size
18
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1981
Opened
2010
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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
Calle de los Padres Dominicos, 1, Madrid, ES. Located in Sanchinarro, a modern residential area in northern Madrid.
Stages
Stages
Early Education (PYP); Primary Education (PEP/PYP); Middle Years Programme (PAI/MYP); Baccalaureate (National / IB DP).
Stages
Infants (20 months - 4 years); Primary School (ages 5-11); Secondary School (ages 11-16); IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18).
School type
School type
Private international school
School type
British private international school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Welcoming students from over 40 nationalities.
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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Britain (British curriculum).
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
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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
Reliable school bus service with morning and afternoon routes; routes cover the city; buses supervised by adult chaperones.
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
Application & registration fees - Registration fee (new students): EUR 1,870 (one‑time, non‑refundable). - Enrolment / Re‑enrolment fee (new and existing students): EUR 550 (annual; payable in March; refundable if the pupil remains enrolled at the start of the next academic year and deducted from the first invoice for new starters).
Tuition fees by year group (annual / per term / per month) - Infants — Pre‑Nursery: Annual EUR 8,580; Per term (3 instalments) EUR 2,860.00; Monthly (10 payments Sep–Jun) EUR 858.00. - Infants — Nursery: Annual EUR 10,350; Per term EUR 3,450.00; Monthly EUR 1,035.00. - Infants — Reception: Annual EUR 10,350; Per term EUR 3,450.00; Monthly EUR 1,035.00. - Primary — Year 1–2: Annual EUR 12,300; Per term EUR 4,100.00; Monthly EUR 1,230.00. - Primary — Year 3–4: Annual EUR 13,080; Per term EUR 4,360.00; Monthly EUR 1,308.00. - Primary — Year 5–6: Annual EUR 13,250; Per term EUR 4,416.67; Monthly EUR 1,325.00. - Secondary — Year 7: Annual EUR 15,000; Per term EUR 5,000.00; Monthly EUR 1,500.00. - Secondary — Year 8: Annual EUR 15,000; Per term EUR 5,000.00; Monthly EUR 1,500.00. - Secondary — Year 9: Annual EUR 16,370; Per term EUR 5,456.67; Monthly EUR 1,637.00. - Secondary — Year 10–11: Annual EUR 16,860; Per term EUR 5,620.00; Monthly EUR 1,686.00. - IB Diploma — Year 12–13: Annual EUR 18,610; Per term EUR 6,203.33; Monthly EUR 1,861.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: monthly (10 monthly payments, September–June; invoices/charges issued between the 1st and 5th of each month), termly (3 payments on 1 September, 1 January and 1 April) or annually (single payment). - Monthly payments must be by direct debit (SEPA) or via bank transfer; the school notes SEPA direct debit is required for monthly arrangements and returned direct debit charges apply (EUR 30). Annual payments by bank transfer or card can be processed without extra cost. - A discount of 5% is available if tuition is paid in advance for the full year (families must notify and meet the school's stated deadlines). The third child from the same family receives a 30% reduction on tuition and the re‑enrolment fee. - Late payment: interest and recovery costs may be charged on overdue sums (the school may charge interest at a discretionary rate and recover collection costs). The school reserves the right to suspend services for non‑payment and to treat prolonged non‑payment as termination.
Optional / additional fees and regular extras - Breakfast Club (Pre‑Nursery to Year 6): EUR 70 per month. - School bus service (optional): One‑way EUR 145 per month; Return EUR 235 per month. - Canteen/lunch is included within tuition fees; uniforms, school trips and external examination fees (IGCSE, IBDP) are not included and are charged separately. Co‑curricular activities, some educational trips and summer school carry additional charges. - Returned direct debit/bank charge for failed direct debits: EUR 30.
Refunds, withdrawal and notice - Enrolment / re‑enrolment fee: refundable if the pupil remains enrolled at the start of the new academic year (the amount is credited against the first tuition invoice for new starters). - General refund policy: tuition and other fees are not refunded for absence through sickness, for a shortened term, for vacation extensions, or for temporary school closures except in genuinely exceptional circumstances or where there is a legal obligation to refund. - Notice and fees in lieu: parents must provide notice in the timeframes required by the school; withdrawal without the required notice will trigger fees in lieu of notice (the school's terms define fees in lieu as the full fee for the current month and the next month and other contractual consequences for short notice).
Boarding - Boarding / residence: Not applicable. St. George Madrid operates as a day school and does not provide boarding/residence services for pupils.
Fee payment options (forms of payment accepted) - Accepted methods include SEPA direct debit for monthly payments, bank transfer and card payments for annual or other payments; cash is generally not accepted except in limited circumstances and the school may require identity checks for payments in certain cases. Returned direct debits incur a charge.
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
The school teaches a British curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form. Infants (20 months–4 years) begin with native-level English education and skill development in a nurturing environment. Primary School (ages 5–11) follows a blend of the British and International Primary Curriculum, building confidence and essential life skills. Secondary School (ages 11–16) follows the IGCSE and IB Diploma curricula. IB Diploma (ages 16–18) provides academic excellence with personalised support to develop resilience and independence, preparing students for top universities and future challenges. The school emphasises a personalised learning journey, multilingualism, international opportunities and life and career pathways.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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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
IGCSE and IB Diploma results are consistently outstanding.
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
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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Admissions
Six-step admissions journey: 01 Initial enquiry: Reach out to our Admissions Team or complete the online enquiry form to express interest and ask initial questions. 02 Schedule a school tour: Book a personalised tour to explore our private school in Madrid, meet staff and experience our learning environment. Virtual Open Days are available. 03 Application submission: Submit the application form along with required documents, such as previous school reports and any relevant student information. 04 Assessment and interview: An academic assessment and/or informal interview with our academic team will be arranged to ensure we can meet the student's needs. 05 Offer and acceptance: Official offer issued; families sign the enrolment agreement and pay the required fees. 06 Welcome to St. George Madrid: Prior to the first day, families receive essential details to ensure a smooth transition, including uniforms, timetables and orientation. Educational system: St. George Madrid follows the English National Curriculum; in the final two years (ages 17 and 18), the IB Diploma program is offered in English. All subjects are taught in English by native British teachers, apart from Spanish, French and German, which are taught by native speakers. The school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP).
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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