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Spain, Madrid
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The school is located in the Chamartín neighbourhood in central Madrid.
Early years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form; ages 2–18.
Private British school following the English National Curriculum.
An active Learning Support and Special Educational Needs department; the team includes a school psychologist, a school counsellor, and a speech therapist, plus external specialists; provides 1:1, small group or whole-class support as appropriate.
United Kingdom
A school bus service is available with ten routes organized by Pear S.L. The service is independent from the school and is billed directly by Pear S.L. Contact pear@pearsl.e.telefonica.net for details.
Application, Deposit & Re-enrolment Fees
- Annual enrolment / re-enrolment fee: EUR 610 per year (non-refundable).
- New-family deposit (charged on acceptance): EUR 990 per child; this deposit is deducted in full from the first invoice but is not refundable in case of cancellation.
Induction English (additional charge, when required)
- Induction English (2 hours/week): EUR 695 per term.
- Induction English (4 hours/week): EUR 1,360 per term.
Tuition fees (per term; three payments per academic year)
- Pre‑Nursery (per term): EUR 1,875 — Annual equivalent (3 terms): EUR 5,625.
- Nursery (per term): EUR 1,975 — Annual: EUR 5,925.
- Reception (per term): EUR 2,030 — Annual: EUR 6,090.
- Year 1 (per term): EUR 2,795 — Annual: EUR 8,385.
- Year 2 (per term): EUR 2,795 — Annual: EUR 8,385.
- Year 3 (per term): EUR 3,250 — Annual: EUR 9,750.
- Year 4 (per term): EUR 3,250 — Annual: EUR 9,750.
- Year 5 (per term): EUR 3,355 — Annual: EUR 10,065.
- Year 6 (per term): EUR 3,355 — Annual: EUR 10,065.
- Year 7 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400.
- Year 8 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400.
- Year 9 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400.
- Year 10 (per term): EUR 4,235 — Annual: EUR 12,705.
- Year 11 (per term): EUR 4,235 — Annual: EUR 12,705.
- Year 12 (per term): EUR 4,625 — Annual: EUR 13,875.
- Year 13 (per term): EUR 4,625 — Annual: EUR 13,875.
Compulsory termly charges and standard extras
- School lunch (three-course lunch) and snack (per term):
- Pre‑Nursery: EUR 540 per term.
- Nursery & Reception: EUR 590 per term.
- Year 1 to Year 13: EUR 630 per term.
- Insurance & Psychology Department charge: EUR 30 per term.
Optional items (per term unless noted)
- Religion (where chosen): EUR 40.
- Extra‑curricular activities (Primary & Secondary): EUR 199.
- Extra‑curricular swimming (Primary): EUR 299.
- Extra‑curricular football league (Primary & Secondary): EUR 235.
- Extra‑curricular educational tuition (Secondary): EUR 215.
- IGCSE courses (2 hours/week for 2 years, Secondary): EUR 450.
- Speech therapy (support) per 1:1 session: EUR 55.
- Full psychological evaluation (support): EUR 820.
- External examination charges (Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑Levels) are charged in addition and included on the termly bill where applicable.
Sibling discount
- A reduction of 20% on tuition only applies for the third and any subsequent child from the same family.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic year is billed in three terms; tuition fees are payable by term in advance. Fees are due on the following dates each year: 10 September, 2 January and 1 April. Payments are made by standing order to the school bank account.
Refunds, withdrawals and place-holding
- No refund of school fees or charges is made in case of absence, illness, withdrawal or dismissal.
- An annual re‑enrolment fee is charged in February to guarantee a pupil's place for the following academic year. Parents intending to leave must submit written confirmation by the end of January; if notice is given after that date there is no refund of fees already paid.
- If a pupil is absent but intends to return, the tuition fee for the absent period must be paid in full to guarantee the place.
Boarding and transport
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school and provides a school bus service available by separate arrangement.
Summary of the main payment/charge categories (quick reference)
- One‑off / annual: New‑family deposit EUR 990 (deducted from first invoice), annual enrolment/re‑enrolment fee EUR 610.
- Tuition: see per‑term rates above (three payments per year).
- Compulsory extras: lunch/snack and insurance/psychology department charge per term.
- Optional extras/support: induction English, extracurriculars, therapy and evaluations, and external exam fees where applicable.
Pupils come from over 40 different nationalities.
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.
