Engage International School vs Legamar International School
Engage International School and Legamar International School are both in Madrid, about 19 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Engage International School also offers EYFS and French, and Legamar International School also offers IB, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE and Japanese. Published annual fees are €300 - 8,089 at Engage International School and €4,930 - 7,310 at Legamar International School, which puts Legamar International School roughly 46% higher. Both take pupils from 0 to 18. Legamar International School is the larger school, with around 920 pupils to Engage International School's 450. Typical class sizes are 18 at Engage International School and 9 at Legamar International School.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Japanese Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
450
Pupils
920
Typical class size
Typical class size
18
Typical class size
9
Instruction language
Instruction language
Spanish, English, French
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1981
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
Legamar International School is located at Ctra. Leganés-Fuenlabrada Km. 1.5, 28914 Leganés - Madrid. The campus address places it in Leganés, Madrid. The school provides a transport service with five routes across the southern Madrid area, with teachers accompanying students.
Stages
Stages
Early years; Primary; Secondary; Baccalaureate
Stages
Infantil & Nursery; Primary; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate
School type
School type
Private international school
School type
Private day school offering the International Baccalaureate.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Speech therapy Intervention Service for Early and Primary Education, provided by professionals in Speech Therapy, Hearing and Language Therapy and Psychomotricity.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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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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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
The Centre has a transport service with five routes that pick up students throughout the southern area of Madrid, with teachers accompanying students.
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 (matrícula) fee
- One-time registration fee (matrícula, pago único): First child €317; Second child €290; Third child €0 (no charge).
Tuition fees by school year (installment amount and annual total)
- Educación Infantil II (pre-school / Infant II): €517 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €5,170.
- Educación Primaria (Primary): €557 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €5,570.
- Educación Secundaria (Secondary / ESO): €574 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €5,740.
- Bachillerato 1.º (Baccalaureate Year 1): €607 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €6,070.
- Bachillerato 2.º (Baccalaureate Year 2): €673 per month — billed over 9 monthly installments → Annual tuition €6,057.
- Bachillerato Internacional (IB) — Diploma Year 1 (IB1): €731 per month — billed over 10 monthly installments → Annual tuition €7,310.
- Bachillerato Internacional (IB) — Diploma Year 2 (IB2): €810 per month — billed over 9 monthly installments → Annual tuition €7,290.
- Escuela Infantil I Ciclo (ages 1–2): Full-day (08:30–17:00) €520 per month → Annual tuition €5,200 (10 monthly installments implied); Morning-only (09:00–13:00) €332 per month → Annual tuition €3,320 (10 monthly installments implied). Material escolar is included for these groups.
Other regularly billed services and costs
- Comedor (school canteen): General cost €176 per month (10-month billing) → Annual €1,760. For 2.º de Bachillerato the canteen is billed €196 per month (9-month billing). Daily meal voucher €13/day; daily breakfast voucher €9/day.
- Transporte (school bus): Full route €142 per month (10-month billing) → Annual €1,420; Half route €85 per month (10-month billing) → Annual €850. The “media ruta” definition is up to six services per week. Enrollment in transport must be maintained for the full school year (no mid-year cancellations).
- Horario ampliado / vigilado (extended care): From 07:30 with breakfast €105 per month; From 08:00 with breakfast (Primary) €31 per month; Afternoon supervised time 16:40–17:30 (Primary) €31 per month. For Infantil I cycle: early arrival from 07:30 with breakfast €62/month or from 08:00 without breakfast €38/month.
- Seguro escolar (school insurance): €64 per year (pago anual).
What is included in the tuition price
- The tuition price includes complementary activities for Infantil and Primaria (examples listed: judo, dance, skating, fencing, chess, swimming, theatre, musical activities, painting), the school guidance/psychology department (Infantil, Primaria and Secundaria), preparation for Cambridge examinations, support classes in 4.º ESO and Bachillerato, and the school nursing service.
Sibling discounts and concessions
- Teaching (tuition) sibling discounts: the third enrolled child receives a 75% discount on teaching fees; the fourth enrolled child receives a 100% discount on teaching fees. The matrícula for the third child is shown as free.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in monthly installments: standard billing is 10 monthly payments for most stages; certain second-year programmes (specified years of Bachillerato and IB2) are billed over 9 monthly payments as indicated for those year groups. The matrícula is a single, one-off payment. Enrollment in certain services (canteen and transport) must be maintained for the entire academic year and contract cancellations for those services are not accepted during the school year.
Refunds and reductions
- Illness absence reduction: In case of absence due to illness of 15 consecutive days, a reduction of €116 is applied to the following month's invoice; this reduction may be applied a maximum of two times within each school year.
Boarding (internado)
- Boarding is not listed among the services or fees; no boarding fees are applicable. The school's published fee schedule and services list focus on day-school items (tuition, canteen, transport, wrap care, etc.).
Uniforms and school materials
- No separate uniform fee is listed in the published fee schedule. For Escuela Infantil I Ciclo the cost of school materials is specifically listed as included in the stated fee for that cycle.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods for school-related purchases and payments include bank transfer and payment by debit/credit card. For school-shop or online purchases tied to the school's supplier platform, PayPal and financing options (via a consumer finance provider) are offered on that purchasing platform. Specific payment channels for tuition (e.g., bank account details, direct debit mandates or card processing setup) are handled through the school's administrative/payment systems.
Mandatory service rules and additional points
- Enrollment in canteen and transport is required for the full academic year once activated — mid-year cancellations for those services are not accepted. The published schedule also indicates limits/definitions for half-route use and special billing arrangements for second-year baccalaureate groups.
(End of fee overview.)
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
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
Legamar International School combines a bilingual daily program in English and Spanish as part of an international education model. In early childhood education, learning is immersive with 50% in English and 50% in Spanish. The school uses bilingual, native professionals and conversation assistants to reinforce oral skills, and Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certificates are available. French and German are offered from the first year of Primary. The methodology includes project-based learning, ICT integration, service-learning, flipped classroom, design thinking and cooperative learning, with learning through projects and a focus on sustainability and emotional education. The school is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for 16-19-year-olds, comprising six subject groups plus the core components Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and Extended Essay; the IB DP is designed to prepare students for university and is recognised by universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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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.
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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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
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 school provides admissions support through an Admissions Officer. The center has a rolling online admissions process, so applications can be submitted anytime during the year. Fees are published in the Fees section and can be downloaded. To visit, complete the Visit Request Form. A personalized interview is offered; visitors can learn about the school's programs and facilities firsthand. Enrollment is completed with assistance from the Admissions Officer. Arrange an interview to learn more.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Are there scholarships? Yes, there are excellence scholarships with discounts to study Bachillerato at Engage International School.