Fontenebro International School vs Mirabal International School

	F Fontenebro International School Madrid, Spain	M Mirabal International School Madrid, Spain
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Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum)	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 0	Pupils 1,678
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Spanish	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 28411 Moralzarzal, Madrid, Spain	Location Mirabal International School is located in the northwest zone of Madrid, Spain. The campus spans 45,000 m² and is distributed across two campuses to provide individualized attention for each educational stage. The main address is Calle Monte Almenara, s/n, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Madrid.
Stages	Stages Primary and Secondary (K-12)	Stages Nursery/Infant (6 months to 6 years); Primary (6 to 11 years); Secondary (11 to 16 years); Bachillerato (16 to 18 years); International Baccalaureate (IB) option available for 16 to 18 years.
School type	School type Private international school	School type Private, multilingual, international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Spain	Country affiliation Spain; located in Madrid and affiliated with Inspired Education (international network)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A wide range of school transport routes from Madrid city and several towns in the Community of Madrid; routes are adapted to student needs.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / enrolment fees - New-student enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 (paid once to reserve a place). EUR 450 of this amount is refunded to families under the school's published reimbursement schedule (see refund section). - Re-enrolment (reservation) fee for current pupils: EUR 450 per pupil, payable in two instalments (EUR 250 due 1 March; EUR 200 due 1 July). The March instalment is non‑refundable; the school's published schedule describes the refund timing for the second instalment. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) - The following annual tuition figures are published for the current academic year. Per-term figures assume a three-term academic year (annual divided by 3) and are shown rounded to the nearest euro. - Nursery 1 (Nurs.1): Annual EUR 4,185 — Per term EUR 1,395. - Nursery 2 (Nurs.2): Annual EUR 4,185 — Per term EUR 1,395. - Kindergarten 1 (K1): Annual EUR 4,700 — Per term EUR 1,567. - Kindergarten 2 (K2): Annual EUR 5,665 — Per term EUR 1,888. - Kindergarten 3 (K3): Annual EUR 6,305 — Per term EUR 2,102. - Grade 1: Annual EUR 6,475 — Per term EUR 2,158. - Grade 2: Annual EUR 6,665 — Per term EUR 2,222. - Grade 3: Annual EUR 6,725 — Per term EUR 2,242. - Grade 4: Annual EUR 6,790 — Per term EUR 2,263. - Grade 5: Annual EUR 6,790 — Per term EUR 2,263. - Grade 6: Annual EUR 6,790 — Per term EUR 2,263. - Grade 7: Annual EUR 7,115 — Per term EUR 2,372. - Grade 8: Annual EUR 7,115 — Per term EUR 2,372. - Grade 9: Annual EUR 7,115 — Per term EUR 2,372. - Grade 10: Annual EUR 7,115 — Per term EUR 2,372. - Grade 11: Annual EUR 7,420 — Per term EUR 2,473. - Grade 12: Annual EUR 7,420 — Per term EUR 2,473. - Note on first-year additional charges: the school publishes a higher total in the first year of enrolment to reflect one‑off fees associated with new admissions; families should allow for a one‑time extra charge in the first year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes multiple payment options: monthly, termly (trimestral), and annual payment methods are available. An early‑payment discount is published for families who pay the annual tuition before the specified deadline (published early‑payment discount percentage and deadline appear in the school's fees material). - Re‑enrolment (reservation) fee for continuing pupils is collected in March and July (see re‑enrolment breakdown above). Boarding / residence - The school operates as a day school (no residential/boarding programme listed in the school's published information); local services referenced include school transport (bus) and on‑site dining rather than boarding accommodation. Other mandatory or routine costs - School kit and uniform: the school operates an official uniform scheme with individual items priced; uniform purchases are charged and posted to accounts according to the school's uniform billing rules (the school's uniform price list and billing timing are published). Example prices for specific uniform items are shown in the school's uniform schedule. - Additional routine charges that are included or itemised in the school's fees documents can include student insurance, basic stationery and certain pedagogical support elements — the school's fees material lists which services are included in the tuition/other charges. - Optional extra costs (not included in the standard tuition) may include extracurricular activities, trips, examination fees for external qualifications, special language courses, or transport beyond the standard school bus; those items are charged separately when applicable (see the fees schedule for the published list of optional charges). Refunds and deposit policy - New-student enrolment fee: EUR 1,000 is charged to reserve a place; EUR 450 of that amount is published as refundable under the school's stated reimbursement timing. Families with an existing sibling at the school receive a published discount on the enrolment fee. Re‑enrolment/reservation instalments have specific refund rules (the March payment is described as non‑refundable; the second instalment has a published refundable timing in the school document). - The school's published fee documents set out the precise conditions and timing for any refundable elements and for non‑refundable reservation or matriculation instalments; refundability of particular payments is governed by those items in the school's fees material. Discounts - Sibling discount: published sibling discounts apply to tuition (example: a discount for third and fourth siblings is published in the school's fees summary). - Early annual payment discount: the school publishes a percentage discount for families who choose to pay the full year before the stated deadline; the school's fees material lists the exact percentage and payment deadline. Fee payment methods - Bank transfer to the school's published IBAN is accepted; families are instructed to send proof of payment to the school's admissions contact. The school's published fees documents include the IBAN and contact address for payment receipts. - The school's fees material lists available payment frequencies (annual, termly, monthly) and the procedures required to formalise direct or instalment payments; families should follow the school's published payment instructions when completing payments. If you require these figures to be placed in a database field format, they are supplied here as clear, declarative fee lines (annual and per‑term) and the key one‑off charges and payment rules are listed above.	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Fontenebro International School is a British international school in Madrid offering an education from early years to age 18. In Primary, students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The Primary curriculum is bilingual, with English and Spanish instruction. IPC units enable interdisciplinary teaching and a richer learning experience. In Secondary, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) is used to complement the Spanish curriculum.	Curriculum details Mirabal International School operates across two campuses in Madrid, serving students from early childhood through Bachillerato. The Infant campus (6 months to 6 years) teaches English, French and German through a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, complemented by music and swimming. Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato offer a choice between the Nacional Bachillerato and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with strong results in both. Academic and career guidance is provided from the outset, including an orientation program and access to internships. Mirabal is an Authorized Music Center offering Elemental Music certificates for 8-11-year-olds, and, as part of Inspired Education, provides global exchange programs, international camps and technology-enabled learning.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma Programme results 2025: average 34.5/45; highest 44; 98% obtained the bilingual diploma. PAU 2025 results: highest 13.6/14; 29.4% scored above 12; 49.4% scored above 11; average 7.8/10.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The IB Diploma path opens doors to prestigious institutions worldwide, including The London School of Economics and Harvard, as well as the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Alumni have pursued studies in Biomedicine, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and Data Science, Architecture, International Business, Computer Engineering and Business Administration, among other fields.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
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. Enquire and arrange a visit. Fontenebro International School invites families to learn about its bilingual education in Moralzarzal. The Admissions department remains open year‑round, and you are welcome to join the school community regardless of season. A personalized visit can be arranged to discuss the educational project. 2. Apply for a place. To apply, fill out the registration form and hand it in to the school secretary, addressed to the director of admissions and external relations. The Admissions team will assist you with the next steps in the process. Fees for 2025/2026 are published. 3. Fees and further information. Fees for 2025/2026 are published. For additional information about admissions, contact the Admissions team via email. The school offers online or personal visits.	Admissions 1. Visit: You may visit in person all facilities at Mirabal International School and Mirabal Infantil City, and observe in the different classrooms how our project is implemented, seeing students enjoy their activities. 2. Interviews and tests: While visiting the school with your children to understand our project up close, level tests and a personal interview will be conducted. 3. Enrollment Reservation: If you decide Mirabal is the ideal school for your children's education, you will receive an enrollment offer. Once the enrollment documents are completed, we will confirm registration at our school. If you need more information or have questions, please contact us.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Becas y Ayudas: Mirabal International School allocates funds to offer scholarships of excellence for secondary education (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) and Bachillerato. These scholarships are awarded to students with the most outstanding academic records from the previous year at each level, and their value corresponds to a 20% discount on tuition for ESO 1st, 2nd and 3rd year, and a 30% discount for ESO 4th year and Bachillerato. Nsouli Scholarship Program: The Nsouli Scholarship Program is a global initiative that makes it possible for 50 exceptional students to attend any of the prestigious Inspired schools with a full scholarship throughout their education. The aim is to broaden our community and empower children from all backgrounds with opportunities academically, athletically, artistically, and in extracurricular activities. The Nsouli Scholarship is an investment in education and in the training of tomorrow's leaders. This generous legacy honors Nadim Nsouli, founder of Inspired in 2013; in recognition of his Lebanese heritage and Inspired's commitment to inclusivity, several scholarships will be awarded to students of Lebanese origin. An Exceptional Education: The Inspired group offers a world-class educational experience that combines academic excellence with engaging extracurricular activities, forming students who are confident and versatile, able to excel in a world that is increasingly competitive and interconnected. In addition to carefully selected teachers, students have access to specialized sports programs and mentoring from leaders in the performing arts and creative fields. As a result, they complete their education with a solid value system and a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Inspired also commits to leveraging new and transformative educational technologies. Inspired AI equips children to achieve excellence by providing unique practical knowledge tailored to each student, working on strengths and weaknesses. Our partnership with the Royal College of Music and the Forte online platform allows children to receive personalized music lessons from professionals. Students with musical interests benefit from tailored private lessons, improving their artistic technique and gaining valuable performance experience. Leaders in Mathematics and Sciences: Mirabal International School stands out for its excellent results as the top private school in the category of Results Linked to Cognitive Skills, with emphasis on mathematics and sciences, according to the PISA report. This outstanding education gives our students access to the most in-demand and highly paid careers. Our students have entered renowned universities studying high-potential fields such as Biomedicine, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics and Data Science, Architecture, International Business, Computer Engineering, and Business Administration, among others. In addition, our students learn to apply mathematical knowledge in practical situations, acquiring key skills to undertake, manage finances, and invest wisely. A mathematical and problem-solving mindset is an advantage in any field. An International Experience: The Inspired Group has day schools and boarding schools worldwide, so students have access to a diverse international community. Through specialized Summer Camps or Global Exchange and Immersion Programs, students can travel widely and engage meaningfully with different cultures, meet and learn from our distinguished partners, build lifelong connections, and become more independent. Contact now: Discover how an Inspired Scholarship can empower your child with a transformative education, prestigious academic credentials, and the necessary skills to thrive in a world that is rapidly evolving.
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