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Brighton College Madrid

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €12,500 - 24,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2027
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Brighton College Madrid is a modern international school offering the British Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 3 to 18. Located at Calle Gobelas 47 in Madrid, the campus delivers a consistent, globally minded education within a strong British framework. The programme is rooted in the Brighton College values of curiosity, confidence and kindness, guiding teaching across all year groups. Students benefit from a rigorous academic path combined with a lively co‑curricular life that includes sport, STEM, performing arts, public speaking and debating. Facilities are designed to support practical and creative work, with specialist art, design and technology spaces and dedicated venues for music, drama and dance. On‑campus sport facilities are complemented by nearby venues and a competitive fixture programme. The school also emphasises language and cultural awareness, including Mandarin in the lower years, preparing pupils for higher education and global citizenship. A supportive community awaits.

Brighton College Madrid, Calle Gobelas, 47, Madrid 28023, Spain

The Essentials

Brighton College Madrid has instruction in English.

Location
Calle Gobelas, 47, Madrid 28023, Spain. The school is in Madrid, Spain. It is part of the Brighton College family of schools worldwide.

Stages
The school is structured into four levels: Pre-Prep for ages 3-4 and Prep for ages 5-10. The Middle School serves ages 11-13, and the Senior School serves ages 14-16.

Bus service
The school offers a home-to-school bus
service. Full details of bus routes and fees will be disclosed
closer to the opening date.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brighton College Madrid ranges from EUR 12,500 to EUR 24,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Application fee: EUR 500 (non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (to secure an offered place): EUR 3,500 (non‑refundable). This is payable alongside signature of the Parent Contract.
- Entrance deposit: EUR 1,500 payable six months before the start of the first term; refundable on request when the pupil leaves the school. If acceptance of a place is cancelled by the family less than one term (plus the holidays prior to that term) before entry, or if the pupil does not join after a place has been accepted, the deposit will be forfeited; if the deposit is less than one term's tuition the balance will become due.
- Re‑enrolment fee: 10% of the next year's tuition to secure the following year's seat; this fee is offset against the Autumn term fee.

Tuition fees — Annual and per‑term by year group

- Nursery — Annual: EUR 12,500
- Autumn term (40%): EUR 5,000
- Spring term (30%): EUR 3,750
- Summer term (30%): EUR 3,750.

- Reception — Annual: EUR 12,500
- Autumn: EUR 5,000
- Spring: EUR 3,750
- Summer: EUR 3,750.

- Year 1 — Annual: EUR 14,000
- Autumn: EUR 5,600
- Spring: EUR 4,200
- Summer: EUR 4,200.

- Year 2 — Annual: EUR 18,000
- Autumn: EUR 7,200
- Spring: EUR 5,400
- Summer: EUR 5,400.

- Year 3 — Annual: EUR 18,000
- Autumn: EUR 7,200
- Spring: EUR 5,400
- Summer: EUR 5,400.

- Year 4 — Annual: EUR 20,500
- Autumn: EUR 8,200
- Spring: EUR 6,150
- Summer: EUR 6,150.

- Year 5 — Annual: EUR 20,500
- Autumn: EUR 8,200
- Spring: EUR 6,150
- Summer: EUR 6,150.

- Year 6 — Annual: EUR 20,500
- Autumn: EUR 8,200
- Spring: EUR 6,150
- Summer: EUR 6,150.

- Year 7 — Annual: EUR 24,000
- Autumn: EUR 9,600
- Spring: EUR 7,200
- Summer: EUR 7,200.

- Year 8 — Annual: EUR 24,000
- Autumn: EUR 9,600
- Spring: EUR 7,200
- Summer: EUR 7,200.

- Year 9 — Annual: EUR 24,000
- Autumn: EUR 9,600
- Spring: EUR 7,200
- Summer: EUR 7,200.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency options: fees may be paid annually, termly or by 8 instalments. Termly payments follow an Autumn: 40% / Spring: 30% / Summer: 30% split.
- The entrance deposit is due six months before the first term and the re‑enrolment fee (10% of next year's tuition) is offset against the Autumn term fee. Cancellation and forfeiture terms apply as described above.

Other costs and optional fees

- Additional charges apply beyond tuition and deposits. Explicitly listed additional or optional items include school lunches, home‑to‑school bus (transport) service, one‑to‑one music lessons, drama (LAMDA) and dance lessons, after‑school clubs, school trips and other services. These extras are charged separately.

Refund information and cancellation

- The entrance deposit (EUR 1,500) is refundable on request when the pupil leaves the school, subject to the school's stated forfeiture rules for late cancellation (forfeiture if cancelled less than one term plus preceding holidays before entry, or if the pupil does not join after acceptance).
- If the College is unable to secure required authorisations from the competent Spanish education authorities at least three months prior to the start of the academic year, families may request a refund of any registration or enrolment fees already paid in respect of places.

Fee payment options (payment instruments)

- The published fee summary specifies allowed payment frequencies (annual, termly with the 40/30/30 split, or 8 instalments) but does not list accepted payment instruments (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or credit card) in the fee document. Specific accepted methods of payment are not detailed in the fee summary.
Academics

Brighton College Madrid teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has an academic programme rooted in the Brighton College values of curiosity, confidence and kindness. It offers a co-curricular life including sport, STEM, performing arts, public speaking and debating.

Exam Results
98% A*-B at A-level; 98% Grade 9/8/7 (A*-A); A*/9 is the most common grade.

Higher Education Progression
The school has dedicated university counsellors who are experts in all subject areas to support progression to leading universities worldwide after studying the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13, including universities in Spain, Europe, the UK, the United States and beyond.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Brighton College Madrid prioritises emotional wellbeing through a culture of kindness. Kindness is the school's currency, and the emotional wellbeing of the community is central to school life. The wellbeing team and experienced tutors provide guidance and mentoring to support balance and resilience. Pupils are encouraged to manage academic responsibilities while maintaining balance and perspective through mentoring and leadership opportunities. Older pupils mentor younger students, creating a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility. The Sixth Form emphasises service, community engagement, and global awareness to develop compassionate, informed global citizens.

Mental Wellbeing
Kindness is central to mental wellbeing at Brighton College Madrid. A culture of kindness focuses on emotional well-being and a secure environment where students feel supported to thrive. The wellbeing team and tutors provide guidance and mentoring to help pupils balance academic responsibilities with wellbeing. Sixth Form offers a calm, purposeful space for study and relaxation with mentoring support. Pupils are encouraged to engage in service and community initiatives that foster resilience and social awareness.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1845, Brighton College was the first independent school in East Sussex and has played a significant role in the development of British education. It was an early pioneer in teaching modern languages and science, and the first to have a science laboratory, a school magazine and a gymnasium. Brighton College has a long history of innovation, with the Lower Sixth participating in the Entrepreneurship Challenge, Year 9 studying Presentation Skills, and Years 7 and 8 learning Mandarin to broaden pupils' world-centric view.

Community
The school has a supportive community where pupils flourish in their chosen academic subjects and are supported every step of the way. A Culture of Kindness places every pupil at the center, with each pupil treated as an individual and encouraged to respect others. Pupils are part of society beyond the classroom and are encouraged to develop attitudes and actions that benefit others. The Sustainability Pledge places climate action at the heart of school life, guiding energy, water, food, stationery and waste decisions and shaping daily behaviours and the development of well-rounded pupils.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Specialist art, design and technology facilities support creative work. The Performing Arts have dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces for art, music, dance and drama. Sport is supported by first-class on-campus facilities and access to nearby sports facilities, with a competitive fixture programme for matches locally and beyond.

Sports Facilities
On-campus sports facilities exist and the school has access to a wide array of additional sports facilities nearby. The school operates a competitive fixture programme, giving pupils the opportunity to participate in matches locally and further afield.

Academic Facilities
Specialist art, design and technology facilities support creative learning. The school provides dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces for art, music, dance and drama.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The co-curricular life includes sport, STEM, performing arts, public speaking and debating. Pupils have time and space to enrich their academic lives and pursue interests outside the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school has specialist art, design and technology facilities that encourage pupils to express ideas, experiment with media and explore colour, form and texture in imaginative and challenging ways. The school prepares pupils to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and young entrepreneurs through practical and creative skills in materials and technologies, supporting artistic ambitions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school believes every pupil should have the opportunity to enjoy sport. The school will offer first-class facilities on campus and access to a wide array of further sports facilities nearby, with a competitive fixture programme that enables matches locally and further afield.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish language, history and culture are central to the curriculum within the British educational framework. Languages are taught as specialist subjects, enriching the curriculum. Pupils develop excellent linguistic skills and an international outlook.
Admissions

Admissions
Open mornings and personal tours are available to prospective families. Initial enquiry, registration for a place, and learning more about Brighton College Madrid's education are handled through the Director of Admissions. For international families, virtual meetings can be arranged.
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