Most popular international schools in Madrid

SEK International School Ciudalcampo, in Madrid, is a private, co-educational campus serving ages 0 to 18. It is an authorized IB World School offering the IB continuum — PYP, MYP and DP — and integrates the curriculum with Spain's national framework (LOMLOE). Early childhood education (4 months to 3 years) is delivered in English by native-speaking or bilingual teachers, with reading and writing in Spanish and English; primary education (6 to 12) is bilingual in English and Spanish, with a third language (French or German) introduced from year 5. Families may choose the Spanish LOMLOE Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. The campus spans more than 20,000 m² of buildings and a 10,000 m² outdoor sports complex, with Intelligent Classrooms, laboratories, an astronomy observatory and a Maker Space. SEK-Ciudalcampo is a Round Square member and NEASC-accredited, underscoring a student-centered approach, strong academics, and opportunities in sport, science and global-minded service today.

SEK International School El Castillo is a private international school in Spain serving ages 0 to 18. Founded in 1972 by Felipe Segovia Olmo and part of the SEK Education Group, it offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American Curriculum and bespoke pathways, with full English-language immersion and bilingual Spanish–English education. The school also provides a Dual Diploma option enabling students to obtain the Spanish Bachillerato and/or the Diploma Programme and the American High School Diploma. A campus of about 40,000 square metres hosts dedicated buildings for each stage, flexible learning spaces, intelligent classrooms and laboratories, a well-stocked library, art and music spaces, and extensive digital technologies. The on-site facilities include a dining hall and central courtyard. Extensive sports and arts facilities, a Learning Adventures programme, and a range of clubs support development in leadership, STEM, and the arts. Boarding is available for both local and international students.

Richmond Park School is a British international school located in the Mirasierra district of Madrid, offering education from pre-nursery to 18-year-olds. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with cross-curricular themes and projects, and it supports bilingual development with a dedicated Spanish language strand in Primary years and continuity through Key Stage 3 and 4. The school provides Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception) with specialist teaching in PE, Music and Spanish. In Primary, core subjects are Literacy and Maths, with Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, PE, PSHE and Spanish. In Secondary, students study English, Maths, Science (three sciences), Spanish, Computing, Geography and History, Art and Design, Music and PE, with options leading to IGCSE. The school hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme centre for post-16 study. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a theatre, a sports centre and a swimming pool, plus outdoor spaces and a garden.

Alameda International School is a private secular international school in Madrid, Spain, offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early childhood through secondary and vocational programs. The school teaches children aged 2 to 18 across Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato, and FP, with IB programs at PYP, MYP, and DP levels. It emphasizes multilingual teaching, creative inquiry, and talent development within an environment of trust and respect. The campus covers over 30,000 square meters and is organized into five independent buildings with green spaces, two indoor pools, a sports complex, and ecological gardens to support experiential learning. Alameda is part of Grupo Educativo 3A, alongside Arcángel International School and Colegio Ábaco. Beyond academics, it offers a broad after school program, including music, languages, robotics and coding, and a wide range of clubs spanning arts, language, and community service. The school prioritizes social emotional well being and close student guidance for students globally.

Mirabal International School is a private, multilingual international day school with two Madrid campuses, serving students from early childhood through Bachillerato (ages 0–18). 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, enabling 8–11-year-olds to obtain official Elemental Music certificates. Since joining Inspired Education, students participate in global exchange programs, international camps and technology-enabled learning. The 45,000 m² campus in northwest Madrid supports a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities, with robust arts, language and STEM components and 26 IB-certified teachers supporting a 100% bilingual IB Diploma outcome.