International School of Madrid - Primary School vs Maxwell School

	I International School of Madrid - Primary School Madrid, Spain	M Maxwell School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,955 - 16,465	Fees / year €4,920 - 13,390
Age range	Age range 1 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils 82
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1971	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Chamartín neighbourhood in central Madrid.	Location The Maxwell School is located at Calle Serrano 158, Madrid 28002, Spain. The school has two campuses: the Serrano building and a second campus in El Viso, Madrid. Both campuses are close to the República Argentina metro station (Line 6), and several bus routes stop near the school gates (bus numbers 51, 7, 16, 19, C1 and C2). The El Viso neighbourhood is in the Barrio de Salamanca district.
Stages	Stages Early years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form; ages 2–18.	Stages Primary (EYFS to KS2) and Secondary (Middle Years to Cambridge IGCSE).
School type	School type Private British school following the English National Curriculum.	School type British international school offering a bilingual curriculum
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 40 different nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support An active Learning Support and Special Educational Needs department; the team includes a school psychologist, a school counsellor, and a speech therapist, plus external specialists; provides 1:1, small group or whole-class support as appropriate.	Additional learning support Arrowsmith Program is currently piloted to support individual learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation Spain; British National Curriculum aligned with homologation by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 to 16:15, with morning supervision from 8:00 and after-school supervision until 17:15.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available with ten routes organized by Pear S.L. The service is independent from the school and is billed directly by Pear S.L. Contact pear@pearsl.e.telefonica.net for details.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application, Deposit & Re-enrolment Fees - Annual enrolment / re-enrolment fee: EUR 610 per year (non-refundable). - New-family deposit (charged on acceptance): EUR 990 per child; this deposit is deducted in full from the first invoice but is not refundable in case of cancellation. Induction English (additional charge, when required) - Induction English (2 hours/week): EUR 695 per term. - Induction English (4 hours/week): EUR 1,360 per term. Tuition fees (per term; three payments per academic year) - Pre‑Nursery (per term): EUR 1,875 — Annual equivalent (3 terms): EUR 5,625. - Nursery (per term): EUR 1,975 — Annual: EUR 5,925. - Reception (per term): EUR 2,030 — Annual: EUR 6,090. - Year 1 (per term): EUR 2,795 — Annual: EUR 8,385. - Year 2 (per term): EUR 2,795 — Annual: EUR 8,385. - Year 3 (per term): EUR 3,250 — Annual: EUR 9,750. - Year 4 (per term): EUR 3,250 — Annual: EUR 9,750. - Year 5 (per term): EUR 3,355 — Annual: EUR 10,065. - Year 6 (per term): EUR 3,355 — Annual: EUR 10,065. - Year 7 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400. - Year 8 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400. - Year 9 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400. - Year 10 (per term): EUR 4,235 — Annual: EUR 12,705. - Year 11 (per term): EUR 4,235 — Annual: EUR 12,705. - Year 12 (per term): EUR 4,625 — Annual: EUR 13,875. - Year 13 (per term): EUR 4,625 — Annual: EUR 13,875. Compulsory termly charges and standard extras - School lunch (three-course lunch) and snack (per term): - Pre‑Nursery: EUR 540 per term. - Nursery & Reception: EUR 590 per term. - Year 1 to Year 13: EUR 630 per term. - Insurance & Psychology Department charge: EUR 30 per term. Optional items (per term unless noted) - Religion (where chosen): EUR 40. - Extra‑curricular activities (Primary & Secondary): EUR 199. - Extra‑curricular swimming (Primary): EUR 299. - Extra‑curricular football league (Primary & Secondary): EUR 235. - Extra‑curricular educational tuition (Secondary): EUR 215. - IGCSE courses (2 hours/week for 2 years, Secondary): EUR 450. - Speech therapy (support) per 1:1 session: EUR 55. - Full psychological evaluation (support): EUR 820. - External examination charges (Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑Levels) are charged in addition and included on the termly bill where applicable. Sibling discount - A reduction of 20% on tuition only applies for the third and any subsequent child from the same family. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year is billed in three terms; tuition fees are payable by term in advance. Fees are due on the following dates each year: 10 September, 2 January and 1 April. Payments are made by standing order to the school bank account. Refunds, withdrawals and place-holding - No refund of school fees or charges is made in case of absence, illness, withdrawal or dismissal. - An annual re‑enrolment fee is charged in February to guarantee a pupil's place for the following academic year. Parents intending to leave must submit written confirmation by the end of January; if notice is given after that date there is no refund of fees already paid. - If a pupil is absent but intends to return, the tuition fee for the absent period must be paid in full to guarantee the place. Boarding and transport - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school and provides a school bus service available by separate arrangement. Summary of the main payment/charge categories (quick reference) - One‑off / annual: New‑family deposit EUR 990 (deducted from first invoice), annual enrolment/re‑enrolment fee EUR 610. - Tuition: see per‑term rates above (three payments per year). - Compulsory extras: lunch/snack and insurance/psychology department charge per term. - Optional extras/support: induction English, extracurriculars, therapy and evaluations, and external exam fees where applicable.	Fee details Application / Acceptance fees - Non-refundable acceptance (reservation) payment: EUR 1,250 payable on acceptance of a place. - Annual re-enrolment fee: an annual re-enrolment fee is expected to be paid by April 10 each year and is deducted from the fees of the first month of the next academic year (amount not specified in published schedule). Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per year, and per term) Note: the published monthly figures correspond to ten monthly instalments; per term amounts below are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three. (Per term = annual ÷ 3.) - Reception (age 3–4): Monthly EUR 492.00; Annual EUR 4,920.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 1,640.00. - Year 1 (age 5): Monthly EUR 599.00; Annual EUR 5,990.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 1,996.67. - Year 2 (age 6): Monthly EUR 920.00; Annual EUR 9,200.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 3,066.67. - Year 3 (age 7): Monthly EUR 1,034.00; Annual EUR 10,340.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 3,446.67. - Year 4 (age 8): Monthly EUR 1,077.00; Annual EUR 10,770.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 3,590.00. - Year 5 (age 9): Monthly EUR 1,230.00; Annual EUR 12,300.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,100.00. - Year 6 (age 10): Monthly EUR 1,230.00; Annual EUR 12,300.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,100.00. - Year 7 (age 11): Monthly EUR 1,300.00; Annual EUR 13,000.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,333.33. - Year 8 (age 12): Monthly EUR 1,300.00; Annual EUR 13,000.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,333.33. - Year 9 (age 13): Monthly EUR 1,337.00; Annual EUR 13,370.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,456.67. - Year 10 (age 14): Monthly EUR 1,390.00; Annual EUR 13,390.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,463.33. - Year 11 (age 15–16): Monthly EUR 1,390.00; Annual EUR 13,390.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,463.33. Lunch, insurance and other recurring charges - School lunch (compulsory for all pupils): Monthly EUR 200.00; Annual EUR 2,000.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 666.67. Packed lunches are not permitted. - Student insurance: single annual payment EUR 50.00, charged in September. - External examination charges (IGCSE, Cambridge, etc.): charged in addition to tuition and included on the termly bill where applicable (amounts vary by candidate and exam). Uniform and associated costs - Uniforms are available for purchase through the school office. Example item prices (VAT applies at 21%): - Girls tartan skirt: from EUR 35.00 (sizes vary). - Boys grey flannel trousers: from EUR 40.00 (sizes vary). - V-neck navy jumper with logo: from EUR 34.00 (sizes vary). - PE shirt: EUR 14.00–19.00 depending on size. - Hoodie: EUR 24.00–28.00 depending on size. - Winter coat: EUR 57.00–70.00 depending on size. - (Full itemised uniform price list is published by the school.) Discounts and sibling arrangements - Families with three or more children in attendance receive a 15% discount applied to the youngest child(ren). - A 5% discount is applied to fees paid annually if payment is made prior to August 31. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are payable in ten instalments across the school year (published monthly amounts reflect these instalments). All fees, charges, lunches, optional classes and school visits must be paid by the 1st of each month. - Payments are collected by direct debit on the 1st of each month. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule. Refunds and withdrawal - The acceptance/reservation payment of EUR 1,250 is non-refundable. - Early withdrawal of a student during the school year requires a minimum of one term's notice. Fee payment options - Recurring tuition and related school charges are collected by bank direct debit on the 1st of each month. (No other recurring payment methods are specified in the published fee schedule.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISM uses the English National Curriculum as the framework of its teaching. In Key Stage Three (Years 7–9) and Key Stage Four (Years 10–11) students study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Art & Design, Computing, Music, Drama, Physical Education & Sports, and Religion or Citizenship. Spanish language and Cultura Española are taught according to local Spanish requirements, around 20% of curriculum time. Students sit the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations at the end of Year 11. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), ISM offers British A Level courses with a wide range of subjects, including English Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Art & Design, History, Geography, Sociology, French and Spanish; Spanish studies are part of Sixth Form, and Cambridge English exams (C1/C2) are available.	Curriculum details Maxwell School teaches students from 3 to 16 years and follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the International Primary Curriculum, the International Middle Years Curriculum, and Cambridge International IGCSE.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Class sizes in Sixth Form are small, averaging around 9 per class.	Student teacher ratio The school has small class sizes and an exceptional teacher–student ratio.
Exam results	Exam results 2025 Exam Results: Our students once again surpassed the UK national averages in all areas. Our IGCSE results at the end of Year 11 were excellent, with 46% of grades being awarded the top A/A grades and our students surpassing international A-C grades in all subjects. A Level results: A* or A 38%; A* - C 79%; Pass rate A-E 99%. IGCSE results: A or A 58%; A* - B 84%; A* - C 99%. Year 13 results: almost three-quarters of students were awarded A*-B grades.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared for universities in the UK, Spain, the US and other countries. Current UK university destinations include University of Bath, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, LSE, University of London, UCL and King's College London. Spanish university destinations include Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Madrid and IE University. Other destinations include universities in the USA and other countries.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school recognises high achievement through the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards; ISM has received 104 of these awards since they were first given out in 2009, regularly receiving more awards than any other centre in Spain.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Get in touch. Enrolment for the 2026–27 academic year begins now. The relevant Admissions director will take you on a tour of our facilities and introduce you to the head teachers and coordinators. If you can't visit in person, we will arrange a virtual tour. 2. Visit Us. Come and see the school for yourselves or arrange a virtual tour. This will be an opportunity to meet the team, understand our philosophy and approach, and ask questions. In-person tours are available, or a virtual tour can be arranged. 3. Entrance Tests. Entrance tests may be required from Year 7 to Year 13 and a child's latest report from their current school is required. Children applying for Early Years Foundation Stage do not need prior knowledge of English to access the curriculum at the appropriate level. 4. Enrol. On receipt of the application form, successful entrance tests and a deposit, a place for the appropriate academic year is confirmed and you are welcomed into the ISM family. Admissions are open throughout the year.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry: Parents will be asked to provide information by telephone or in person about the child´s birth date and the assumed starting date. 2. School visit: On receipt of this information, parents will be invited to visit the School, preferably with their child/children. 3. Application: Following the visit parents may be invited to make a formal application for the enrolment of their child/children. The application is made as follows: • Completion and signature of the application form. • Provision of copies of school reports for each child covering the previous year of education (where relevant). 4. Assessment: Each applicant will be assessed in order to create an appropriate and individualized program of study. 5. Parents will be asked to attend a short formal meeting with the Head or Deputy Head of Primary once relevant assessments and (where necessary) trial days have been undertaken. Any specific conditions attached to the offer of a place will be discussed. 6. Offer of a place: Following receipt of the assessment results and school reports the school will decide whether a place is to be offered. The Head of Primary will inform parents of the outcome of the assessment and the interview and make clear any specific conditions attached to the offer of a place. Maxwell School has rolling admissions which means we accept applications and make offers on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist A waiting list exists; when a place becomes available due to a pupil leaving or absence, the place is offered to the next child on the waiting list.	Waitlist —
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