Spain, Madrid
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The school offers Booster Classes to support academic progress. Robotics provides hands-on STEM experiences and teamwork. Chess develops strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
The school offers Ballet and Modern Dance. Arts & Crafts and Cookery provide hands-on creative experiences. Drama and Choir support performance and vocal skills.
Languages are offered as an extracurricular activity. Storytelling & Book Club supports literacy and language development.
The school offers Swimming and a range of sports including Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Rugby. Yoga and Zumba are also offered as fitness activities. Roller Skating is also offered.
The school has a Primary Student Government and a Secondary Student Leadership Team and Student Council, providing leadership opportunities and student voice across the school. These groups involve peer mentoring and student leadership responsibilities.
The extracurricular programme includes Swimming, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby, Yoga and Zumba. Roller Skating is also offered. Summer School adds activities such as Arts & Crafts, Computing, Robotics and Swimming.
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.