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Languages taught include English and Spanish as core bilingual strands; a third language is introduced in Primary (German, Chinese, or French) and additional languages are available in Secondary (French, German and Chinese). English immersion starts in Infants; the bilingual environment strengthens through Primary and Secondary. Official language examinations offered include Cambridge English (ESOL), French DELF, German Goethe, and Chinese YCT; Cambridge exam preparation is provided.
Yes. The school provides a bilingual English–Spanish environment from the Infants stage, with English immersion in the early years. From 1st Primary, learning occurs in a bilingual English–Spanish setting. In Primary (through Grade 5) students study English, Spanish and a third language (German, Chinese or French). In Secondary, the bilingual approach continues alongside access to additional languages such as French, German and Chinese.
English immersion begins in the first year of Infants, with significant English use, and expands to a bilingual English–Spanish environment from 1st Primary. Students progress to choose a second and third language as they move through Primary and Secondary. The school supports official language examinations in English (Cambridge ESOL), French (DELF/DALF), German (Goethe), and Chinese (YCT) and is a Cambridge examination centre.
European School of Madrid (Colegio Europeo de Madrid) is a private school and IB World School in Cognita. It serves ages 0–18 across Infants, Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato, offering a continuum of international education. The school provides IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Pre-PYP for ages 3–11, and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16; from September 2027, it will offer National Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme, completing the continuum. The setting is bilingual, coeducational, supporting language development in English and Spanish, with campuses: Infants' building with open-air classrooms, a sensory space and a library; and Main Building housing Primary and Secondary areas, including IB-aligned Primary classrooms, a library, a Science Laboratory, and a technology hub called European Valley. Facilities include an Outdoor Bachillerato Terrace, an outdoor athletics track, two multipurpose courts, a gym, and dedicated spaces for art and judo. Ballet and other after-school clubs complete programme.
