Green Stone British International School vs Legamar International School

	G Green Stone British International School Madrid, Spain	L Legamar International School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,000 - 6,850	Fees / year €4,930 - 7,310
Age range	Age range 1 - 14 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum 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 210	Pupils 920
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size 9
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 1981
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at Calle Carlos López Quesada, 2, La Colonia de Torrelodones, Torrelodones, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It sits in the La Colonia de Torrelodones area within the Madrid region. The Madrid-based address places the school within the Community of Madrid.	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 Prenursery; Foundation Stage & Primary; Secondary	Stages Infantil & Nursery; Primary; Secondary Education; Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate
School type	School type British International School (Oxford International Curriculum)	School type Private day school offering the International Baccalaureate.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 Spain	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	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 & enrolment fees - New-student admission (one-off, new students only): EUR 500. - Place reservation / booking fee: EUR 250 (paid in February; may be discounted if paid in September). The place-reservation fee is reimbursed against the first enrollment payment for the following school year; if the school year is not started the reservation is lost. - First-term school-supplies one-off charges (collected with first payment): EUR 160 for Early Years & Foundation Stage; EUR 200 for Primary; EUR 260 for Secondary (these higher first-installment amounts reflect that the first term is four months). Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per term and per academic year) Notes used below: the school invoices tuition as monthly payments across ten months of the school year (September to June). The academic year is therefore 10 monthly payments; the school's first term is four months and the remaining two terms are three months each. Annual and term figures below are calculated from the published monthly rate multiplied by the number of months indicated. - Toddlers & Pre-Nursery (ages 1–3) - Monthly tuition: EUR 500. - Autumn term (4 months): EUR 2,000. - Spring term (3 months): EUR 1,500. - Summer term (3 months): EUR 1,500. - Academic year (10 months): EUR 5,000. - Foundation Stage (Nursery & Reception, ages 3–5) - Monthly tuition: EUR 535. - Autumn term (4 months): EUR 2,140. - Spring term (3 months): EUR 1,605. - Summer term (3 months): EUR 1,605. - Academic year (10 months): EUR 5,350. - Primary (Year 1 to Year 6, ages 5–11) - Monthly tuition: EUR 560. - Autumn term (4 months): EUR 2,240. - Spring term (3 months): EUR 1,680. - Summer term (3 months): EUR 1,680. - Academic year (10 months): EUR 5,600. - Secondary (Year 7 to Year 9, ages 11–14) - Monthly tuition: EUR 685. - Autumn term (4 months): EUR 2,740. - Spring term (3 months): EUR 2,055. - Summer term (3 months): EUR 2,055. - Academic year (10 months): EUR 6,850. Lunch, materials and recurring extras - Monthly lunch charges: - Early Years (Toddlers & Pre‑Nursery): EUR 155 per month (prorated annually). - Foundation Stage, Primary & Secondary (Nursery to Year 6 and above): EUR 175 per month (prorated annually). - School material, insurance and educational-resources (monthly/quartely equivalents): - Early Years & Foundation Stage: EUR 40 per month (quarterly billing referenced). - Primary: EUR 50 per month (quarterly billing referenced). - Secondary: EUR 65 per month (quarterly billing referenced). - First-term additional book purchases may be required for Secondary beyond the standard supplies charge. Transport (school route) fees and shuttle - Standard route from established stops (Pozuelo, Boadilla or Majadahonda): One-way EUR 160; Round-trip EUR 200. - Surroundings (Las Rozas municipality): One-way EUR 115; Round-trip EUR 160. - Shuttle from the El Zoco de Monte Rozas parking lot: One-way EUR 65; Round-trip EUR 100. - Single trip to any bus stop: One-way EUR 10; Round-trip EUR 20. Extra hours and optional services - Morning daily monthly (entry from 7:30 to 8:50): EUR 85. - Afternoon daily monthly (4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.): EUR 85. - Short‑session monthly (entry 8:30 a.m. or 4:00–4:30 p.m.): EUR 50. - Full day monthly (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.): EUR 120. - Extra hours (single days): EUR 10 per day. Uniforms and uniform costs - Uniform items and price ranges (examples): short-sleeve polo EUR 21–23; long-sleeve polo EUR 26–28; tracksuit jacket EUR 33; long tracksuit trousers EUR 28; short tracksuit pants EUR 19; secondary hoodie (pre‑sale example) EUR 35. These are the published retail prices for standard uniform items. Discounts - Sibling discounts: 7% for the second sibling, 12% for the third sibling (applies to schooling tuition). - Payment discounts: 5% discount for quarterly advance payment (not combinable with other discounts or scholarship). 7% annual prepayment discount (not combinable with other discounts or scholarship); the annual prepayment must be paid before July 15. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing and due dates: school receipts are issued and payable in advance between the 1st and the 5th of each month. Monthly tuition payment is structured as 10 payments covering September through June; monthly payments are charged in full regardless of holidays within a month. - Preferred payment method for regular bills: direct debit. Families bear the expense for returned payments (EUR 7 per returned receipt). - Lunch and transport fees are prorated annually and charged in full irrespective of monthly holidays. Extracurricular activities are billed quarterly; withdrawal from an extracurricular activity requires notice before the 25th of the last month of that quarter. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; there are no published boarding fees. Other fees and notes - Special needs: additional charges may be required for support or services outside what is included in the standard school fee. - Returned-payment charge: EUR 7 (borne by the family). Refunds and cancellations - School tuition payments are non‑refundable. Place-reservation fees are reimbursed against first enrollment for the following school year; if the school year is not begun the reservation is lost. If a student is absent for a prolonged and justified period the school place is held by charging the school fee, though lunch or extra‑hours charges may be stopped for the period of absence. Withdrawal from extracurricular activities requires notice before the 25th of the last month of the quarter to avoid charges for the subsequent quarter. Fee payment options (methods explicitly published) - Regular billing: preferably paid by direct debit. For children aged 0–3 years (first cycle of nursery), payments are accepted through partner prepayment/benefit companies (examples published): Edenred, Sodexo, Déjeuner, Flexoh and Cobee (these partner schemes may involve interest/fees borne by families). Returned-receipt charges apply as noted above. No other specific payment methods (credit card or bank-transfer details) are listed in the published fee schedule.	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.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school uses the Oxford International Curriculum as the foundation of its academic programme, a globally recognised framework that integrates best practices from international curricula. The curriculum emphasises academic development, social development, and emotional wellbeing. The school is fully authorised by the British Council and holds NABSS membership. Conscious Discipline is implemented as the socio-emotional program to help students regulate emotions and make safe, healthy decisions. Growth Mindset is part of the school's approach to learning and resilience.	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.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Personalised School Visit: Our school offers personalised visits on weekday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. During these visits, we delve into the intricacies of our educational project and showcase our vibrant learning environment. Seeing our school alive and in action is the only true way to make an informed decision about joining us at Green Stone. School Open Days: In addition to personalised school visits, we host various open days where we open our doors to prospective families. These events provide an opportunity for new families to explore our educational offerings and community spirit.	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.
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