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International Secondary Schools in Madrid, Spain

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About international schools in Madrid, Spain

Madrid’s secondary-level international schools form a mixed ecosystem of British, American, IB and Spanish-bilingual providers, many clustered in suburbs such as Pozuelo de Alarcón and La Moraleja. English is the dominant language of instruction in most international schools, but strong Spanish programmes, bilingual BiBac routes and additional modern languages (French, German, Mandarin) are commonly offered so children can keep Spanish-language options open. Annual tuition varies widely by school and age; a typical secondary-year fee in the city sits in the low-to-mid thousands of euros, with most schools charging in the roughly €6,700 - €14,000 band and some senior places (and boarding or premium campuses) rising toward €20 - 25k. Admissions run year-round but the main intake is for the September term: popular year groups fill early, and families should expect visits, entrance tests or interviews, documentary checks and waiting lists for oversubscribed years.

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At a glance 70 schools · avg fee EUR 11,013
Schools listed
70
Curricula
26
Average annual fee
EUR 11,013
Fee range
EUR 300 – 40,180
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (31 schools)
Average school size
812 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée Français de Madrid
Oldest
Deutsche Schule Madrid (1896)
With boarding
9
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FAQs for Spain

Which curricula will my child find in Madrid’s international secondary schools and how do they differ?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (MYP and DP), British routes leading to IGCSE/GCSE and A Levels (or international A Levels), American high-school diplomas sometimes combined with APs, and Spanish-bilingual options including the Spanish Bachillerato or BiBac. The IB emphasises inquiry and an international university focus, British systems split into subject exams (IGCSEs then A Levels) with earlier subject specialisation, the American model tends to be broader across four years, and Spanish tracks are aligned to national university access requirements.
What ages and school stages does ‘secondary’ cover in Madrid?
International secondary typically covers the same stages as elsewhere in Europe: lower secondary from about 11 - 12 up to 14 - 16, and upper secondary (sixth form/Bachillerato/college) from about 16 - 18. Spanish state terms are ESO (compulsory lower secondary, roughly 12 - 16) and Bachillerato (16 - 18), and many international schools map their years to these stages while keeping international qualifications available at 16 and 18.
How much should we budget and what extras should we expect beyond tuition?
Plan for a wide cost range: many families pay several thousand euros per year for secondary tuition with a market median in the low-five figures, while the most expensive senior places or boarding options can approach the mid-five figures annually. Additional predictable costs include enrolment or registration fees, school lunches, transport or bus services, uniforms, exam or examination centre fees, trips and optional activities, and some schools also charge capital or facilities levies.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Begin enquiries as soon as your move is confirmed and aim to apply 6 - 12 months before a September start for the best chance of securing a popular year group; many schools also accept in-year applications if places appear. Admissions normally include an initial visit or open day, submission of records and identity documents, age-appropriate assessments or entrance tests, and an interview; oversubscribed years commonly operate waiting lists and sibling or staff priority rules.
Will my child receive Spanish language education and keep the option to attend Spanish universities?
Yes - most international secondary schools in Madrid provide substantial Spanish tuition and offer bilingual pathways that preserve access to Spanish higher education. If university in Spain is a likely plan, check whether the school supports homologation/convalidation of foreign qualifications or offers the Spanish Bachillerato or a BiBac route, because those pathways explicitly prepare students for Spanish university entrance processes.