Engage International School vs Highlands School El Encinar

	E Engage International School Madrid, Spain	H Highlands School El Encinar Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €300 - 8,089	Fees / year €5,890 - 9,530
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 450	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language Spanish, English, French	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1999
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Located in La Moraleja, Madrid, in the El Encinar de los Reyes area. The campus covers more than 22,000 m2 and serves over 1,300 students from about 700 families.
Stages	Stages Early years; Primary; Secondary; Baccalaureate	Stages Infant, Primary, Secondary, Baccalaureate
School type	School type Private international school	School type private, Catholic and trilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Languages taught: English, Spanish and French. The curriculum is an integrated British-Spanish program from early childhood and includes a trilingual public speaking program. The school offers Cambridge International School with IGCSE exams and an option for A-Levels through the Leadership Baccalaureate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Catholic
School day structure	School day structure School hours are from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours available on request.	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - One‑time registration (enrolment) fee: EUR 700 payable on first year of enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - The school publishes annual tuition by year/grade for the 2025–2026 academic year as follows (Annual fee; Per term shown as the annual fee divided into three academic trimesters): - Nursery 1 (age 1): Annual EUR 5,890 — Per term EUR 1,963.33. - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual EUR 6,160 — Per term EUR 2,053.33. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual EUR 6,160 — Per term EUR 2,053.33. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual EUR 6,160 — Per term EUR 2,053.33. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual EUR 6,160 — Per term EUR 2,053.33. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual EUR 6,890 — Per term EUR 2,296.67. - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual EUR 6,890 — Per term EUR 2,296.67. - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual EUR 6,890 — Per term EUR 2,296.67. - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual EUR 6,890 — Per term EUR 2,296.67. - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual EUR 6,890 — Per term EUR 2,296.67. - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual EUR 6,890 — Per term EUR 2,296.67. - Grade 7 (age 12): Annual EUR 7,810 — Per term EUR 2,603.33. - Grade 8 (age 13): Annual EUR 7,810 — Per term EUR 2,603.33. - Grade 9 (age 14): Annual EUR 8,020 — Per term EUR 2,673.33. - Grade 10 (age 15): Annual EUR 8,020 — Per term EUR 2,673.33. - Grade 11 (age 16): Annual EUR 8,650 — Per term EUR 2,883.33. - Grade 12 (age 17): Annual EUR 9,530 — Per term EUR 3,176.67. - First year total example: for a Nursery 1 pupil the first year total payable (annual tuition plus one‑time registration fee) is EUR 6,590. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: the school offers annual, trimestral (per term) and monthly payment options for tuition. Per‑term and extracurricular billing use a three‑term (trimestral) academic division. - Extracurricular activities are billed by term (trimesters) and are payable in advance; a reservation/registration amount for activities is charged in the first trimester and is deducted from the final trimester. Receipts for many activities are domiciled (direct debit) on a trimestral basis. - Annual tuition amounts listed above are the headline figures; the school allows spreading payment across the available billing schedules described. Per‑term amounts shown in this overview are the annual fee divided into three trimesters to match the school's trimester billing structure for activities. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school with services such as school transport and on‑site catering but does not publish boarding/residential fees. Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extra activities and typical extras) - Uniforms: school uniform is purchased externally (El Corte Inglés for general uniform lines; Minime for Infant 1–2 items). Families buy uniform items directly from those retailers; discounts may apply for families with the respective store card. Specific uniform item prices are set by the retailer. - School meals (comedor): the on‑site catering service is managed by an external contractor. Meal plans and their charges vary by option and are billed separately from tuition. (Meal service is provided in the school's own kitchens.) - School transport (routes): multiple bus routes are offered and are an additional charge; route availability and price vary by stop and annual demand. Transport is invoiced as an additional service. - Representative extracurricular charges (examples as published): - Menudos Delfines (swimming-related activities): sample tariffs shown on the services listings (e.g., some music workshops €15/month; group keyboard €55/month; individual instrument €79/month; dramatization €50/month). Equitation is quoted at EUR 310 per trimester for a once‑per‑week group class. Chess is listed at EUR 30 per month; some sport extra activities are quoted per trimester. These activity rates are invoiced separately from tuition and are usually paid in advance per trimester. Refund information and cancellations - Extracurriculars and activity places: activities are billed in advance by trimester and a reservation fee is charged in the first trimester and deducted from the final trimester; this billing practice means activity payments are handled on a trimester basis. Refunds or prorated returns for prepaid activity fees are governed by the activity terms (payments are paid in advance). - Re‑enrolment / reservation: a re‑enrolment/reservation charge is required to guarantee a place during the March re‑enrolment period; that reservation charge is part of the school's enrolment/renewal process. - Tuition refunds / cancellations: tuition follows the school's billing and enrolment rules and is subject to the school's payment and re‑enrolment policies; extracurricular payments are explicitly handled by trimester as noted above. (Families should review the school's formal admission/payment terms for complete refund and withdrawal conditions.) Fee payment options (methods) - Direct debit / domiciliation is used for at least certain services (many extracurricular activity receipts are domiciled on a trimestral basis). - The school publishes and facilitates payment plans (annual, trimestral, monthly) for tuition; uniforms and retailer services accept the usual retail payment methods (store payment card, card or retailer channels). For activity sign‑ups managed by partner providers, registration and payment are often made through the partner platform. Notes for parents (concise) - A one‑off registration fee (EUR 700) typically applies on first enrolment. Annual tuition is published per grade (see list above); term billing commonly follows a three‑trimester structure used across school services and activities. Extracurriculars are billed and domiciled per trimester; uniforms are purchased via El Corte Inglés or Minime. The school offers annual, termly and monthly payment schedules.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Integrated British-Spanish curriculum from early childhood; trilingual public speaking program; Leadership Baccalaureate with A-Levels option. Cambridge International School offers IGCSE exams in 4th ESO with a double qualification (British and Spanish), and an A-level pathway for the upper school. Language learning targets English at C1/C2 and French at B2 at Baccalaureate completion.
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Exam results	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.	Exam results IGCSE exams are offered in 4th ESO with the double British-Spanish qualification; English language results are at C1/C2 and French at B2 upon Baccalaureate completion.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression A University Counsellor supports higher education planning; the school provides an international pathway with A-Levels alongside Cambridge International qualifications.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	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
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 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.	Admissions The Highlands School El Encinar is a private, Catholic and trilingual school in La Moraleja, Madrid. The admissions process comprises three steps: a first interview with the family to explore the educational project and visit the facilities; a second interview with the candidate to assess abilities through interviews and tests; and registration via a digital portal to complete information, upload documents, and sign the enrolment form. The Infant program features English immersion from age 1 and delivers programs in English and Spanish as part of its bilingual offering. The school is located at C. de San Enrique de Ossó, 46, La Moraleja, 28055 Madrid. For Sixth Form admissions, the process includes information, an initial interview with the admissions officer and Head of Sixth Form, diagnostic assessments, enrolment via an online portal, and subject choice, with recommended prior attainment and language certification as applicable.
Scholarships	Scholarships Are there scholarships? Yes, there are excellence scholarships with discounts to study Bachillerato at Engage International School.	Scholarships —
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