Spain, Madrid
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The school supports personal, social, and emotional development; wellbeing is central, with counsellors supporting students' health, and the outdoor learning programme boosts social and emotional wellbeing.
Learning Support is available; some students may be required to enrol in Learning Support classes.
EAL support is provided for students who are new to English or still acquiring English for academic purposes.
Counsellors support students, with dedicated wellbeing time each morning featuring mindfulness activities, tutor check-ins, and bespoke assemblies to promote mental health.
Rigorous background screening, a strong safeguarding policy, and criminal record checks ensure students are safe at school.
International College Spain (ICS) is a private international school in Madrid offering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) in English for students aged 3 to 18. Since joining Nord Anglia Education in 2014, the La Moraleja campus in Alcobendas combines historic buildings with modern learning spaces. The school provides a tech-enabled learning environment through the Global Campus platform, 3D printers, CAD tools, and iPads across lessons. Facilities include five science laboratories, dedicated early years and primary spaces, a 400-seat auditorium, drama and dance venues, a music room and recording studio, plus primary and secondary libraries with more than 20,000 books and a dedicated IB Diploma study centre. Sports facilities include basketball and tennis courts, a football pitch, running track, gyms and multi-use courts. The international community comprises students from more than 70 countries, with cultural events, residential trips, and exchanges. ICS is the only private school in Madrid to teach the IB in English from age 3 to 18. Leadership opportunities include a Primary Student Council and a Secondary Ambassador Programme.