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Brewster Madrid is an American international school in Madrid that offers an American High School Diploma with AP courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Instruction is in English, with Spanish language classes required for K3–12 and immersion options. The school operates across two Madrid campuses: Chamberí Main Campus (K1–10) in central Madrid and La Moraleja Campus (K1–11) in Alcobendas, connected by a Pre-University Hub for grades 11–12. Brewster Madrid is authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and accredited as an American school by NEASC, with IB authorization granted in 2024; Chamberí is the IB DP site, while La Moraleja is a Candidate School for IB DP. With about 250 students across 34 nationalities and an average class size of 15, the program emphasizes student-centered, experiential learning. It includes over 130 Learning Expeditions, 20+ after-school activities, and a broad range of clubs, sports, and service opportunities globally.
Greenleaves Montessori American School is a private, secular international school in Madrid that blends Montessori pedagogy with an American curriculum and the IB framework. Serving ages 0 to 18, the school offers Infant Community, Children's House (3–6), Elementary (6–12), Middle Years (12–16), and Diploma Programme for 16–18. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) runs from ages 3 to 12, the Middle Years Programme (PAI) from 12 to 16, and the Diploma Programme from 16 to 18. A bilingual staff includes native English and Spanish speakers to support language learning and international mindedness. New facilities introduced in 2024/25 support both Montessori and IB learning, and a virtual tour is available. The school is authorized as a foreign school by the Community of Madrid and recognized by Madrid's Education Ministry, reflecting its international and compliant approach. Located in Moncloa–Aravaca on Cantos Negros Street, 9, the campus emphasizes balanced development within IB context.
Located in Madrid, Lighthouse American School serves ages 3 to 12 as an international school delivering both the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the American Curriculum. Instruction is in English; Spanish is taught as a second language and Chinese starts in the third year of elementary. All teachers are American and hold accreditation from US universities, with ongoing professional development. Lighthouse is NEASC-accredited and is a Candidate School for the IB Primary Years Programme, with CAM validation enabling study in Spanish universities and NEASC accreditation supporting access to American universities. The campus spans about 4,250 square metres and class sizes are capped at 18 students, enabling small-group learning and strong teacher–student interaction. The program emphasizes inquiry-based, transdisciplinary projects that foster creativity, complex problem solving, critical thinking, social-emotional learning and values. Founded in 2019 by Irene Márquez, the school also runs community service projects and a broad after-school program.
ESC American School is an international campus serving students aged 12 to 18 with an American curriculum for grades 7–12. The school awards a U.S. High School Diploma that is 100% accredited in Spain, with NEASC certification, preparing graduates for universities worldwide, especially in the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The instructional approach centers on Student-Based Learning, encouraging critical thinking, creativity and intellectual curiosity. The campus combines modern academic spaces with dedicated facilities, including 26 classrooms and fully equipped laboratories and collaborative learning spaces. The on-site residence offers 24/7 security, meals, medical support and staff supervision, along with on-site doctors. Sports facilities are extensive: two FIFA-dimension soccer fields, a basketball pavilion with multiple courts, a 600 m2 gym and a 20-meter pool. The school also runs a university orientation service to assist applications and scholarships, and offers cultural excursions and international programs in Madrid for students.
Madrid Montessori is an American Montessori school in El Viso, Madrid, offering AMI-aligned education for children from 18 months through 12 years. The Calle Genil 11 campus houses three environments: Infant Community (18 months–3), Children's House (3–6), and Elementary (6–12). The prepared-environment approach supports independence, problem-solving, and a strong sense of self. Infant Community is bilingual (Spanish and English); in Children's House English is introduced with gradual immersion; Elementary instruction is primarily in English with Spanish study. The Elementary program uses an integrated curriculum developed by Maria Montessori and her son Mario, linking math, language, and science through hands-on, field-based learning. Madrid Montessori is accredited by the Middle States Association and by the Comunidad de Madrid's Education Council, with reaccreditation in 2019 for seven years. On-site meals use organic, vegetarian ingredients and are prepared daily; students help with cooking and cleanup. The campus features a garden with harvesting and composting, an Extended Day program, a Secret Garden, and a Willems-based music program for ages 3 and up.
Aquinas American School is a Catholic, co‑educational institution in Madrid with two Pozuelo de Alarcón campuses serving ages 3–18 and a residence in Alcorcón for boarding. The high school offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and the American High School Diploma (AHSD), with SAT testing and UNED coursework to support college admissions in Spain and abroad. The curriculum emphasizes languages, liberal arts and sciences, and the development of analytical, creative and communication skills, guided by a College Counselor who helps with transcripts and admissions timelines. The Bear House system assigns every student to a Bear House to foster belonging while enabling sport and recreational competition across campuses. Extracurriculars include theatre, Mad Lab, French, cinema and journalism; an Entrepreneurship Program for grades 10–12 featuring mentors and a Shark Tank–style pitch; and an Arts and Music Program with a Virtual Art Gallery. University Fair and 100 hours of community service further enrich the student experience.
American School of Madrid is a not-for-profit private international day school in Pozuelo de Alarcón serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the American curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Upper School, with pathways to the US High School Diploma, the IB Diploma, and the Título de Bachillerato. The campus spans 11 acres and includes a zero-energy Middle School building opened in 2021 and the Don Quijote Park Play Landscape added in 2023 as part of the Lower School. The Center for the Arts houses a 600-seat auditorium, dedicated spaces for art, music and drama, and a Black Box Theatre. The Upper School features a Learning Commons, a cafeteria, an Athletics Complex and a Center for the Sciences, plus the Innovation, Design, and Education Hub with a Robotics lab and Da Vinci Space. Outdoor facilities include an all-weather track, turf soccer field, the ASM garden and multiple fields.
LIFE International School is a private Christian international school in Tres Cantos, Madrid, delivering an American curriculum entirely in English immersion from age 3 to 18. The Early Childhood program (Pre-K–Kindergarten) uses thematic units that integrate reading, math, science, language development, and social skills through guided play, music, art, and library resources. Elementary (Grades 1–6) teaches English-language core subjects with two Spanish classes, while all other classes are in English and feature cross-curricular projects. Secondary (Grades 7–12) offers a full international pathway preparing students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond, with core subjects in English and two Spanish classes. LIFE holds accreditations from MSA and ACSI, and can issue a U.S. high school diploma; diplomas require co-validation for Spanish universities. The new campus on Ronda de Poniente 3 opened in 2026 and shares the Tres Cantos site with SID Madrid, with emphasis on service, leadership, health, and community.
Casvi International American School in Tres Cantos, Spain, is a private international school serving ages 3 to 18. It combines the American curriculum with the International Baccalaureate, delivering IB PYP, MYP and DP alongside American education in English with native teachers. Mandarin is taught from age 8 and German from age 10. The IB approach is practical and transdisciplinary, applied continuously from Early Childhood through DP for a cohesive program. The campus spans 25,000 m2 across seven buildings, with spacious classrooms, computer labs, science facilities, a music room, a library and an auditorium. Sports facilities include an artificial grass football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, two tennis courts, two paddle courts, a dance hall and an indoor center. Extracurriculars feature an after-school programme, a Pen-Pal exchange with Avondale GATE in Michigan, and events such as a Christmas Show, Winter Week and Book Fairs, reinforcing language skills and global citizenship today.
Evangelical Christian Academy (ECA) is a Christian K-12 international school located in Camarma de Esteruelas, Madrid, Spain. It offers an American-based college-preparatory curriculum, including Honors and AP courses in the high school, with Bible study and a Christian worldview integrated into every subject. The school serves students ages 5 through 18 across elementary, middle, and high school, and provides ESL/ELL support for non-native speakers. Core subjects are complemented by electives such as music, art, physical education, Spanish, and technology; high school electives include choir, musical theatre, personal finance, art, drama, and woodworking. Graduation requires 23 credits for grades 9–12 and at least 20 hours of annual community service. On campus, a weather-protected sports court and a library support athletics and study, while classrooms enable Bible-based, American-style instruction. ECA earned accreditation from ACSI and MSA, and was recognized by the Spanish government as an American school on foreign soil in 2018.
King's College Chamartín, an infant school in central Madrid, is part of the King's College Group with over five decades of British education. The Chamartín campus offers EYFS, the British Curriculum and a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in Early Years and Key Stage 1. The Primary programme follows the English National Curriculum (Years 1–2) with core subjects taught in English by UK-trained teachers and a strong Spanish bilingual pathway. Enrichment spans Art & Design, Computing, Geography, History, Music, PE, Design & Technology and PSHE, with language immersion to support bilingual fluency. In Year 2, an AI-powered platform provides diagnostic assessments and personalized exercises in English, Maths and Science. Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, dedicated art, light, music and nature ateliers, a cosy library, a multi-purpose hall, and an on-site kitchen. Mandarin immersion is offered, and pathways to later stages are supported through links with sister schools. Students gain leadership and global awareness.
Liceo Europeo is a private bilingual school in Madrid serving students aged 1 to 18. The curriculum spans Early Education's American Program, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), with a National or American Vermont Academy pathway for the grades. The school also offers a Baccalaureate with multiple options. Instruction is delivered in Spanish and English, with immersion in Mandarin, French and German, and a strong focus on multilingualism and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for universities worldwide. The campus includes iClass facilities, a library, science and chemical laboratories, a LEGO room, a swimming pool, smart classrooms, and spaces for Kindergarten to Secondary. Sports facilities comprise a basketball court, soccer field, padel court, and on-site swimming; arts facilities include a theater, rock band activities, and a music school. The Liceo Europeo Foundation supports social projects and international exchanges, reflecting global-minded education established by Arsenio Inclán Alonso.
Base International School in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, is a private international school for ages 1 to 18. It is part of Affinitas Education, a network of bilingual schools. The school offers IB (MYP and DP) as well as American and British curricula, plus a bespoke option. Preschool to High School pathways are provided through either the Spanish Bachillerato or the IB Diploma Programme. From Year 10, students follow an Academic and Career Guidance Plan to identify interests, choose Bachillerato, and plan university pathways. Each stage has its own campus building and outdoor area; facilities include small-class classrooms, a theatre, art rooms, a radio studio, an on-site dining hall, and sports facilities with courts and a swimming pool. Extracurriculars include robotics and programming in English. The school promotes multilingualism, with English as a core medium and French or German as additional languages. Stays Abroad and leadership programs support learning in a supportive community.
Los Sauces School La Moraleja is a private day school serving ages 0 to 18. The curriculum spans British, IB DP, American, and Bespoke programs, with a bilingual approach delivered by native-speaking teachers. From the 4th grade, students study a second foreign language—French or German—with Chinese offered as an extracurricular activity. The Dublin Programme lets 5th and 6th grade Primary students and 1st and 2nd year Secondary students spend a month at Brook House Los Sauces in Bray, Ireland, where English is the sole language of instruction. The American High School Diploma is offered across Los Sauces schools, and the USA Project enables North American exchanges. Facilities include an on-site kitchen and dining hall with a dietitian-led monthly menu and dietary accommodations; the dining service is optional. Technology is embedded in learning through interactive whiteboards, laptops, tablets, Progrentis, Moodle, robotics, Arquino (C++) and Scratch, with Phidias for parent–school communication. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence, education in values, reading, public speaking and debate, and anti-bullying, alongside sports and artistic development.
Judy Sharp International School in Madrid is a private, non-profit American school serving students aged 11 to 18. It operates as an independent, co-educational day school with a bilingual emphasis. The curriculum is an accredited American program, and the school plans to offer AP courses in the future. A distinctive feature is Personalized Bilingual Education, enabling students to graduate with an American High School Diploma while also meeting Spanish ESO and Bachillerato requirements through the Official Spanish Program. Class sizes are small, with about four students per teacher, allowing individualized guidance and growth assessment. The school emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and discussion-based classes. Students participate in Creative Arts Programs and a range of clubs, such as music, debate, Ukulele, eSports, and Dungeons & Dragons. Community service is integrated through food drives and a spring Walk-A-Thon. The campus supports field trips and learning to connect classroom work with real-world applications.
Legamar International School offers a truly international, bilingual education for ages 0 to 18. The school combines English and Spanish daily instruction across a range of curricula, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for 16–19-year-olds, as well as Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, American, British, Japanese and BTEC options. Early childhood education uses an immersive 50/50 English–Spanish approach with native-speaking teachers and conversation assistants to develop oral skills. French and German begin in Primary, while Cambridge English, Goethe Institute German and Delft French certifications are available. The curriculum emphasizes project‑based learning, ICT, service‑learning, flipped classrooms, design thinking and cooperative learning, with a strong focus on sustainability and emotional education. Facilities include two science laboratories, a refurbished main library, dedicated study space, two psychomotricity rooms, an art workshop, and outdoor classrooms, a farm, school gardens and a pond for practical natural science. After‑school activities are robust, with opportunities in clubs and projects.
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