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Spain, Madrid
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1. Get in touch. Enrolment for the 2026–27 academic year begins now. The relevant Admissions director will take you on a tour of our facilities and introduce you to the head teachers and coordinators. If you can't visit in person, we will arrange a virtual tour.
2. Visit Us. Come and see the school for yourselves or arrange a virtual tour. This will be an opportunity to meet the team, understand our philosophy and approach, and ask questions. In-person tours are available, or a virtual tour can be arranged.
3. Entrance Tests. Entrance tests may be required from Year 7 to Year 13 and a child's latest report from their current school is required. Children applying for Early Years Foundation Stage do not need prior knowledge of English to access the curriculum at the appropriate level.
4. Enrol. On receipt of the application form, successful entrance tests and a deposit, a place for the appropriate academic year is confirmed and you are welcomed into the ISM family. Admissions are open throughout the year.
A waiting list exists; when a place becomes available due to a pupil leaving or absence, the place is offered to the next child on the waiting list.
International School of Madrid (ISM) is a British international school founded in 1971, located in the Chamartín district of Madrid. It educates over 800 pupils aged 2–18, from early years to Sixth Form. ISM follows the English National Curriculum, with EYFS, Key Stage 3–4, IGCSE at the end of Year 11 and British A Levels in Sixth Form. A French Curriculum is also offered, while Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels feature in its syllabus. Spanish language and Cultura Española are taught to meet local requirements, accounting for around 20% of curriculum time. The school operates a Primary site and a Secondary site. Facilities include science laboratories, computer suites and art studios, plus a large sports hall and access to pitches and tracks for swimming, athletics and games. Extracurriculars include a house system, drama performances, Booster Classes, Robotics and Chess, plus Storytelling & Book Club and other activities supporting leadership.
