Spain, Madrid
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The school provides a complete International Baccalaureate education from Early Years to the Diploma Programme. Two graduation paths are available: the Spanish Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. The learning environment is bilingual from the start, with English and Spanish learning woven into every stage. A dedicated Counselling Department offers specialised support to help students reach their potential.
The school has a catalogue of extra-curricular activities including sport teams, creative and technological courses, and a student-led news broadcast. Music and Arts & Crafts are taught in English. The programme supports creative and technological development outside the classroom.
Additional languages offered include English, French, German and Italian. Early Years are English-immersed, with a bilingual program for 4-5-year-olds that includes Spanish. Primary School delivers many subjects in English, with 20-23 English sessions per week, and from 5th grade students may study French or German. Secondary School includes English-taught subjects such as Music, ICT, P.E., Technology, Arts & Crafts, Biology & Geology and Economics; Cambridge examinations, along with DELF (French) and GOETHE (German) certifications, are available.
Clubs, sports and opportunities offer sport teams, creative and technological courses, and a student-led news broadcast. Students pursue their passions and gain real-life skills through these activities. Multilingualism and international opportunities complement social experiences, with languages including English, French, German and Italian.
Future Pathways is a personalised programme that helps students explore opportunities, make informed decisions and move toward university or careers. Specialist guidance and industry connections support students in refining goals and accessing opportunities aligned with their ambitions. Through exclusive scholarships, they also gain opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions, gaining skills for emerging careers and industries globally. Life and career pathways provide personalised guidance for university and career choices.
Clubs, sports and opportunities catalogue includes sport teams, creative and technological courses, and a student-led news broadcast. The Summer School opens its doors to all children, blending English learning with fun activities. Eco School engages students in eco-conscious initiatives under the 3Rs with the Eco Patio and Eco Garden projects. Life skills are developed through a Cambridge-backed framework that builds interpersonal and self-leadership abilities.
Colegio Internacional Aravaca is a bilingual day school in Spain for ages 2 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, and is the only school in the area to offer the full IB pathway. From Early Years, English and Spanish immersion is woven into every stage; Primary integrates the Spanish curriculum with the PYP; Secondary delivers National Baccalaureate studies with the MYP; and 16–18 year-olds may choose between the Spanish Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme. A Life Skills and Future Pathways program provides guidance for university and careers, including exclusive scholarships with renowned institutions. Facilities include STEAM workshop, science labs, an arts workshop, a pool, and outdoor spaces for football, basketball, tennis and padel, plus a tatami and rock-climbing wall, libraries, a dining hall serving over 600 meals daily, and a Baccalaureate building. ISP partnerships enable activities, including ISP Artists, Changemakers and Model United Nations.