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Speech and Debate Program develops argumentation and rhetorical skills. Innovation is embedded across all subjects. CAS and Alegra For Others enable students to translate ideas into service‑driven projects. Alegra follows the English National Curriculum in the Prep School and delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) in later years, providing an inquiry‑based academic framework.
The Music Curriculum includes Opera Day and Rock Bands in the Secondary Stage. Alegra Academy – Extracurriculars offers Arts, alongside Sports and Estudio Dirigido, providing arts and music opportunities beyond the timetable. Growth and High Performance emphasizes fostering personal growth, the beauty of art, and quality leisure that builds lasting friendships.
Alegra is a bilingual, bicultural school offering bilingual education with English and Spanish language and culture, fostering international mindedness. The program combines the English National Curriculum for the early years with International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes in secondary and baccalaureate years. This supports an international outlook across the curriculum.
The House system assigns Lions, Horses, Wolves, and Elephants, with House life including sports, debating, plays, and dance and a House Cup for overall achievement. Students lead and participate in House activities through elected House Captains and Deputy Captains. The Houses also run charitable activities, allowing students to support local and international causes.
Houses raise funds for local and international causes, with students deciding which causes to support. Alegra For Others is a CAS‑style program that turns ideas into community‑oriented service projects. The Alegra Parents Association (APA) also plays a central role in family‑level activities and governance.
Leadership opportunities exist through the House system, including student House Captains and Deputy House Captains and annual elections. The APA provides committees and roles for parent leadership and involvement in school life. These structures foster leadership, collaboration, and project administration among students and families.
Alegra Academy's Growth and High Performance approach promotes sport, art, music, and study beyond the timetable to support well‑rounded development and healthy leisure. The Alegra Mountaineering Club offers family‑oriented hiking and nature activities to encourage personal growth, generosity, and a sense of adventure. Outdoor and creative activities complement academic study to support wellbeing.
Located in Madrid, Alegra is a British and International School delivering a blended curriculum for ages 2 to 18. In the Preparatory School (ages 3–10), students follow the English National Curriculum, authorised by the British Council. In Secondary and Baccalaureate years, Alegra offers the International Baccalaureate programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school emphasises a shared educational philosophy with students at the centre, developing global competencies and lifelong skills. Distinctive features include the Lectoescritura Program and a STEAM curriculum in the Prep School, plus a Work Experience Programme in Secondary. The campus includes a School Chapel with on-site chaplains, a dining hall serving over 1,200 meals daily, and a library that supports study and events. Alegra provides extensive sports, notably seven federated hockey teams, and a Music program with Opera Day and Rock Bands. The school maintains Catholic inspiration within a secular, international context.
