Spain, Madrid
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The British School is a day school; no boarding is offered.
Early Years, Primary and Secondary have independent kitchens and lunch rooms. Menus are designed with a parent committee and follow the Mediterranean Diet guidelines (UNESCO) and the NAOS guidelines; the school accommodates allergies and other dietary needs.
The British School is an Inspired school, part of Inspired Education, a leading global premium schools group.
The British School Pozuelo de Alarcón is a day school for pupils aged 1 to 18. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with elements of the Spanish system and BiBac for ages 16–18. Founded in 1940, the school offers bilingual and bicultural education with British and Spanish teachers. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans over 26,000 square metres and provides spaces for Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Facilities include El Teatro del Británico, a 1,200 m² theatre seating 300; five science laboratories opened in 2012 with electron microscopes and high-end chemical analysis equipment; an art wing; high‑tech music studios; and a band room. Each building houses a library; classrooms have interactive whiteboards; across the campus there are 3D printers and robotics equipment. BiBac results 2025 average 7.91 and PAU pass rate; IGCSE results 55% A*-A and 74% A*-B. After-school activities include Languages, Music, Public Speaking, Sports, Theatre and Dance.