European School of Madrid vs Legamar International School
European School of Madrid and Legamar International School are both in Madrid, about 27 km apart. Both schools offer IB and British programmes. European School of Madrid also offers EYFS, and Legamar International School also offers BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE and Japanese. Published annual fees are close, at €4,090 - 7,290 for European School of Madrid and €4,930 - 7,310 for Legamar International School. Both take pupils from 0 to 18. Legamar International School is the larger school, with around 920 pupils to European School of Madrid's 700. Typical class sizes are 27 at European School of Madrid and 9 at Legamar International School.
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Japanese Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
700
Pupils
920
Typical class size
Typical class size
27
Typical class size
9
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Instruction language
English, Spanish
Opened
Opened
1989
Opened
1981
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Las Rozas de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. The campus is located at Calle Cólquide, 14, Las Rozas and is served by two bus routes covering Las Rozas, Torrelodones and Majadahonda.
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.
Infantil & Nursery; Primary; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate
School type
School type
Private international school; IB World School; part of the Cognita family.
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
Be Well Together PSHE programme; safeguarding team including child protection, mental health support, digital safety, and professionals from the psycho-pedagogical department; support for students with high capacities.
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
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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
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Transportation service with two routes: Route 1 covers Las Rozas, Torrelodones and Majadahonda; Route 2 serves other neighbouring towns.
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
School Fees (Academic year 2025-2026)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as monthly payments in 10 equal instalments, paid from September through June. - An annual enrolment fee (reservation deposit) of EUR 360 is payable at the time of registration; this fee does not include textbooks, excursions, school supplies, or computer equipment.
Infants (ages 0–5) - Babies (0–1): 4 hours — EUR 409 per month; annual total (10 instalments) EUR 4,090; per academic term (3-term split) EUR 1,363.33. - Babies (0–1): 8 hours — EUR 578 per month; annual total EUR 5,780; per term EUR 1,926.67. - First Stage (1–2): 4 hours — EUR 348 per month; annual total EUR 3,480; per term EUR 1,160.00. - First Stage (1–2): 8 hours — EUR 499 per month; annual total EUR 4,990; per term EUR 1,663.33. - Second Stage (3–5): EUR 542 per month; annual total EUR 5,420; per term EUR 1,806.67.
Primary (ages 6–12) - 1st and 2nd grade: EUR 598 per month; annual total EUR 5,980; per term EUR 1,993.33. - 3rd and 4th grade: EUR 633 per month; annual total EUR 6,330; per term EUR 2,110.00. - 5th and 6th grade: EUR 651 per month; annual total EUR 6,510; per term EUR 2,170.00.
Secondary (ages 12–16) - 1st and 2nd year (ESO): EUR 663 per month; annual total EUR 6,630; per term EUR 2,210.00. - 3rd year (ESO): EUR 688 per month; annual total EUR 6,880; per term EUR 2,293.33. - 4th year (ESO): EUR 700 per month; annual total EUR 7,000; per term EUR 2,333.33.
Baccalaureate (Pre-university, ages 16–18) - 1st year Bachillerato: EUR 719 per month; annual total EUR 7,190; per term EUR 2,396.67. - 2nd year Bachillerato: EUR 729 per month; annual total EUR 7,290; per term EUR 2,430.00.
Annual enrolment fee and discounts - Annual enrolment (reservation) fee: EUR 360 at registration. - Sibling discounts on the school fee: second sibling 10%; third sibling 20%; fourth sibling 50%. Discounts are not cumulative; only the highest single discount applies and they apply to the school fee. - Early payment discount: 1% for payment of the annual amount before September (applies only to the school fee).
Additional services and typical charges - Lunch service: Infants EUR 176; Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate EUR 186. An additional daily sandwich option for Bachillerato students is EUR 49. - Extended hours (options and listed prices): Mornings (includes breakfast) — from 08:30: EUR 45; from 08:00: EUR 75. Afternoons — until 17:30: EUR 45; until 18:00: EUR 75. Additional early/late hours (07:00–08:00 and 18:00–19:00) are available only for Infants on request (price on request). - Transport (listed zone prices): Zone 1 (Las Rozas, Torrelodones, Majadahonda) — Round trip EUR 150; One way EUR 115. Zone 2 (other towns) — Round trip EUR 187; One way EUR 133.
Boarding - The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding/residential provision.
Refund information - The enrolment fee is described as a reservation deposit paid at the time of registration; no separate refund terms are stated alongside the fee information.
Fee payment options and contact for billing - Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, etc.) are not listed together with the fee table; for billing arrangements and payment methods, contact the school's admissions office by phone or email: Admissions phone +34 687 52 11 51; email admisionescem@cognita.com.
Notes on calculation conventions used above - Monthly figures shown above are the monthly instalment amounts as presented by the school. Annual totals were calculated as the monthly instalment multiplied by 10 (the school's 10-instalment schedule). Per-term amounts were calculated by dividing that annual total by three to present an approximate per-academic-term figure for each year group.
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.
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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
The school offers a canteen service with meals prepared in-house. Menus are tailored to allergies or intolerances, and teachers accompany students in the canteen to promote healthy eating habits. The dining program emphasizes a varied and balanced Mediterranean diet and good table manners.
Food options
The dining service is a health-education tool. Menus are supervised by a nutritionist to ensure quality and a varied, balanced diet. The centre has two kitchens and in-house staff who prepare daily menus tailored to different ages, and the dining area is supervised by teachers. Menus accommodate students with special dietary needs (allergies and intolerances).
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools.
Governance and ownership
Center is managed by LEGAMAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, S.L.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Infants (0-6), Primary (6-12), Secondary Education (12-16), and Baccalaureate (16-18). International Baccalaureate programmes are offered, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Pre-PYP for ages 3-11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16; starting September 2027, the school will offer both the National Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), completing the full IB continuum. The school provides a pathway from Infants to the 2nd year of Bachillerato (Pre-university).
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
Academic results include a 100% pass rate in PAU 2025 with an average PAU grade of 7.56 and a CAU average of 10.54. EvAU results from the 2023-2024 school year show a top score of 13.9 out of 14. CEM is a Cambridge ESOL preparation center and offers official language examinations in English (PET, FCE, CAE), French (DELF), German (FIT), and Chinese (HSK), with certifications provided by Alliance Française, Goethe Institut, and the Confucius Institute. CEM Excellence Scholarships were awarded for 2025/26 to high-achieving students.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Some students gain access to double degree opportunities in English, Medicine, Mathematical Engineering or Aeronautics, with graduates continuing their studies in Spain or abroad. The school emphasizes preparation for university and professional futures through its IB pathway and diverse examination options.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
CEM offers CEM Excellence Scholarships for high-achieving Secondary and Baccalaureate students; scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance and ongoing commitment to school values.
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
The school places emphasis on a secure social and emotional environment as part of its bilingual education model and personalised attention to students.
Social & emotional learning
Emotional Partner: Through the development of their emotional intelligence, students are able to identify and manage their own and other people's emotions, allowing the development of an adequate socio-affective environment.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
Not provided on the page.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Speech therapy is offered.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
English immersion begins in Infants and a bilingual English-Spanish environment starts in 1st Primary, with opportunities to add a second and third language as students progress.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Not provided on the page.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through emotional intelligence development and the fostering of a socio-affective environment under the Emotional Partner approach.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Not provided on the page.
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
Two buildings make up the campus, serving different educational stages. The Infants School occupies a dedicated building with adapted, open-air classrooms, a sensory space, outdoor spaces and a library. The Main Building hosts Primary and Secondary spaces, with IB-aligned Primary classrooms and a library. Secondary facilities include dynamic classrooms, an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, a Science Laboratory, a Secondary Library and Common Learning Spaces; European Valley is a technology-focused hub. An Art Room and Hall support creative work, and sports facilities include an outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts and a multidisciplinary gym, with a Primary outdoor playground for younger students.
Facilities overview
Two laboratories, one for Science and one for Physics and Chemistry, support practical lessons across the Natural Sciences and Physics and Chemistry syllabi. The main library was refurbished in the 2021–2022 school year, and there is a dedicated library space for study. There are two psychomotricity classrooms for early childhood. An art workshop-laboratory provides space for plastic arts with storage for materials and works. An environmental education classroom hosts natural experiments, and large outdoor areas include an outdoor classroom, a farm, school gardens and a pond with an aquatic and plant ecosystem used for practical natural science lessons.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts and a multidisciplinary gym form the core of the sports facilities. Judo has a dedicated space within the sports complex. The Primary outdoor playground provides space for outdoor activity. These spaces are used for extracurricular activities and sports clubs, including judo.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Infants have a dedicated building with adapted classrooms, open-air spaces, a sensory space and a library. Primary classrooms are designed to integrate the IB project with a collaborative approach, and the library supports the IB program. Secondary spaces include dynamic classrooms for autonomous learning, an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, and a Science Laboratory, plus a Secondary Library. Common Learning Spaces and European Valley provide collaboration and technology-focused learning spaces, including a technology laboratory. An Art Room and Hall support creative work.
Academic facilities
Two laboratories, one for Science and one for Physics and Chemistry, are used for compulsory practical lessons as part of the Natural Sciences and Physics and Chemistry syllabi, and for Primary Environmental Studies. The main library was refurbished in the 2021–2022 school year and there is a dedicated library space. Two psychomotricity classrooms serve early childhood students. An art workshop-laboratory provides space for creative work with storage for materials and artworks. An environmental education classroom hosts natural experiments, and outdoor spaces include an outdoor classroom, a farm, school gardens and a pond used for practical natural science lessons.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Ballet and judo classes are offered during the school day. The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs and activities run by teachers or other professionals. An extensive range of activities is offered from Monday to Friday. The extra-curricular programme aims to provide students with the necessary experiences to help them achieve the educational goals they have been set.
Extra curricular facilities
Extracurricular activities run after the school day ends at 5:00pm and include a wide range of options. Every week more than 600 students participate in extracurricular activities at the school. Activities run from October to June, with the children's play centre and the study centre operating as permanent services starting in September.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
The school began in 1989. It teaches in a bilingual setting and provides a secure social and emotional environment for students. It is a proud member of the IB World community. Colegio Europeo de Madrid is part of the Cognita family of schools.
History
Opened in September 1981 as Colegio Legamar. Since then, many cohorts have passed through the school and left a lasting imprint on the institution. Many alumni are today parents of Legamar International School, and many collaborate with us in Orientation Days and other activities where their experiences are valuable for today's students. Alumni are a key value and contribute to the pride and sense of belonging that characterizes us. The center is managed by LEGAMAR S.L.
Community
Community
Open Days & Visits are offered for prospective families. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including ballet and judo, during the school day and after class. The school is recognised as an Active Environmental Learning Center and has received a School Reforestation Award from the Las Rozas City Council. It participates in events with sister Cognita schools, such as debates and other activities.
Community
Many alumni are today parents of Legamar International School. They also collaborate with the school in Orientation Days and in other activities where their experiences are valuable for current students. Alumni are a core value and contribute to the sense of pride and belonging that characterizes the school. If you are an alumnus, fill out your details to stay informed about alumni meetings and initiatives.
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
The school is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme (DP), for 16–19-year-olds, is a rigorous and balanced educational programme with final examinations that provide breadth and depth of knowledge while developing students physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The curriculum includes six subject groups plus core components: Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, and the Extended Essay. Legamar emphasizes learning experiences beyond the official curriculum, with projects that develop critical thinking, social and communication skills, initiative and entrepreneurship, especially in Secondary and Baccalaureate years, including United Nations models, the Technovation Challenge, RetoTech, Reto 20/30, the First Lego League and olympiads.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
The school offers ballet classes during the school day. A wide range of extra-curricular activities and after-class clubs are available. These activities are run by teachers or external professionals. Activities run from Monday to Friday.
Arts & creative
Drama, speech and debate, and theatre in English, together with public speaking, are used to develop rational thinking, spoken communication, body language and respect for the opinions of others. An art workshop-laboratory supports exploration of plastic arts. The school's learning spaces include an environmental education classroom and a library, fostering creative and artistic activities.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
The Linguistic Project treats bilingualism as the daily coexistence of English and Spanish; in early childhood, learning English is immersive with 50% English and 50% Spanish. The school has bilingual, native professionals and conversation assistants who reinforce oral skills. During school hours, students may prepare for Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certificates, with French and German offered from the first year of Primary Education.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
During Secondary Education, students participate in projects organized outside the school by other institutions, including United Nations models, the Technovation Challenge, RetoTech, Reto 20/30, the First Lego League and olympiads. These activities contribute to the development of critical thinking, social and communication skills, initiative and entrepreneurship.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
The school collaborates and organises solidarity projects to support various educational, cultural and social institutions, contributing to social progress in local, national and international communities. It also pursues sustainability initiatives through Legamar Sostenible, promoting awareness of recycling, energy saving, reuse and responsible resource use. Emotional and social development programs are integrated to foster responsible citizenship and community engagement.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
The Class Councils use an election system to involve students in service and leadership roles such as Spokesperson, Secretary and Coexistence Mediator. These positions carry responsibilities under the tutor and Guidance Department to ensure productive collaboration and positive social relations within the classroom.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
The school supports wellbeing through physical activity, including ballet and judo during the school day. The extra-curricular program includes a broad range of activities that encourage active lifestyles. The program is delivered by teachers or external professionals and runs Monday to Friday.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
The health education programme promotes behaviours that foster health, including eating habits, emotional health and physical education. An Emotional Education programme, run by the Guidance Department, provides tools for self-esteem, empathy, assertiveness, emotion management and social skills.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Languages taught include English and Spanish as core bilingual strands; a third language is introduced in Primary (German, Chinese, or French) and additional languages are available in Secondary (French, German and Chinese). English immersion starts in Infants; the bilingual environment strengthens through Primary and Secondary. Official language examinations offered include Cambridge English (ESOL), French DELF, German Goethe, and Chinese YCT; Cambridge exam preparation is provided.
Language provision
English and Spanish are taught in a bilingual daily setting. French and German are offered from the first year of Primary Education. Early childhood English learning is immersive (50% English, 50% Spanish). The school provides language support through bilingual native professionals and conversation assistants, and offers exam preparation for Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German, and Delft French certificates.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
Yes. The school provides a bilingual English–Spanish environment from the Infants stage, with English immersion in the early years. From 1st Primary, learning occurs in a bilingual English–Spanish setting. In Primary (through Grade 5) students study English, Spanish and a third language (German, Chinese or French). In Secondary, the bilingual approach continues alongside access to additional languages such as French, German and Chinese.
Bilingual teaching
The school uses bilingual education with daily coexistence of English and Spanish. In early childhood education, English learning is immersive with 50% English and 50% Spanish. Bilingual, native professionals and conversation assistants reinforce oral skills. During school hours, students may prepare for Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certificates; French and German are offered from the first year of Primary Education.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English immersion begins in the first year of Infants, with significant English use, and expands to a bilingual English–Spanish environment from 1st Primary. Students progress to choose a second and third language as they move through Primary and Secondary. The school supports official language examinations in English (Cambridge ESOL), French (DELF/DALF), German (Goethe), and Chinese (YCT) and is a Cambridge examination centre.
Immersion programs
English immersion is used in early childhood with 50% English and 50% Spanish. The school operates in a bilingual daily environment with English and Spanish across the curriculum, supported by bilingual professionals and conversation assistants. French and German are offered from the first year of Primary Education as part of the immersion approach. Language exam preparation for Cambridge English, Goethe German, and Delft French is available for interested students.
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
5 steps process: 1. Request an interview: Contact our admissions office to arrange an initial interview regarding your child and to find out about the availability of places in their age group. 2. Visit CEM: Explore our school by either embarking on a guided tour led by our admissions manager or attending one of our Open Days. You'll meet our teachers and leadership team members, gain insights into the school's daily activities and experience the dynamic atmosphere of our educational community. 3. Interview and level test: We facilitate a meeting between the student and the head of the respective department, who will administer a level test for students in year 5 or above. 4. Enrolment: If suitable spots are open, and we find CEM to be a good match for your child, we'll extend an official offer. You can then confirm your enrolment within a specified timeframe. 5. Admissions documentation: If you accept the offer, you will then be requested to complete the admissions enrolment documents and pay the admission fee to secure your child's admission. Registration period is open throughout the year.
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
Excellence Scholarships: The school offers four Excellence Scholarships in each level (Secondary and Baccalaureate). The scholarships are awarded for the following academic year and consist of discounts on the school fee: 50% discount for the best academic record in the course, 25% discount for the next two best records, and 10% discount for the fourth best record. Eligibility: must be enrolled in ESO or 1st Bachillerato during the convoc year and must be a student of Colegio Europeo de Madrid. Disciplinary: no grave or very grave faults during the convoc year. Economic: if a family has special conditions, the school will choose the best option; these discounts are not cumulative or transferable. Academic requirements: • 1st ESO (PAI): be among the four best records for the course, with a minimum grade of 5 in any subject; all subjects must have been passed in the first call; three foreign languages are studied. • 2nd ESO to 1st Bachillerato: be among the four best records for the course, with a minimum grade of 7 in any subject; all subjects must have been passed in the first call; three foreign languages are studied (except for 4th ESO, which requires three languages or two languages and Technology). Tie-breakers: (a) greater number of subjects with final grade Matrícula de Honor; if tied, continue with grades 10, 9, 8, etc.; (b) more siblings enrolled in the school; (c) in case of persistent ties, the faculty decides by simple majority with the director's casting vote if needed. Procedure: after final June grades are submitted, scholarships are awarded based on the stated criteria; once the list of scholarship recipients is published, appeals may be lodged within 15 natural days; scholarships are awarded for the following academic year; if a family declines, the scholarship is declared void; the school reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship for non-compliance with commitments. If a family does not want their child to participate, they must notify in writing before the end of May in the convocatoria year. Participation implies consent to publish the resolution with the recipient's name and image. Commitments of the scholarship recipient: no subject may be failed during the scholarship period; maintain appropriate behavior with no grave or very grave faults; participate in external academic competitions on behalf of Colegio Europeo de Madrid; failure to meet commitments leads to revocation of the scholarship. This regulation applies from the convocatoria of the 2023-2024 academic year; text revised 09/01/2024.
