Spain, Madrid
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Judy Sharp International School in Madrid is a private, non-profit American school serving students aged 11 to 18. It operates as an independent, co-educational day school with a bilingual emphasis. The curriculum is an accredited American program, and the school plans to offer AP courses in the future. A distinctive feature is Personalized Bilingual Education, enabling students to graduate with an American High School Diploma while also meeting Spanish ESO and Bachillerato requirements through the Official Spanish Program. Class sizes are small, with about four students per teacher, allowing individualized guidance and growth assessment. The school emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and discussion-based classes. Students participate in Creative Arts Programs and a range of clubs, such as music, debate, Ukulele, eSports, and Dungeons & Dragons. Community service is integrated through food drives and a spring Walk-A-Thon. The campus supports field trips and learning to connect classroom work with real-world applications.
C. Valentín Robledo, 2, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
Judy Sharp International School has 25 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English, Spanish.
The school is located at Calle Valentín Robledo 2, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.
Middle School (grades 6–8) and High School (grades 9–12) for ages 11–18.
Private, non-profit American school; independent, co-educational day school.
International student body with representation from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Korea, Venezuela, Israel, Canada, France, Brazil, Iran, and Spain, among others.
Specialized learner support for dyslexia (dislexia), ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders; individualized programs and small class sizes.
United States
Classes run 9:30–15:30, Monday–Friday; students may arrive from 8:00 and stay after 15:30 for clubs and support (until 16:30).
Annual tuition at Judy Sharp International School ranges from EUR 17,000 for 2026/27.
Judy Sharp International School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 11 to 18.
American-style education for grades 6–12 (ages 11–18) with an accredited American curriculum. The school is private, non-profit and bilingual, offering Personalized Bilingual Education for Grades 6–12 with a focus on supporting creative and capable students who find traditional classroom settings challenging. The average class ratio is four students per teacher, enabling individualized guidance. The Official Spanish Program provides bilingual proficiency development and enables graduation with an American High School Diploma while meeting the Spanish requirements for ESO and Bachillerato; it coordinates with Spanish authorities for homologación. AP courses are planned for the future.
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Graduates can pursue higher education at colleges and universities in the United States and around the world; the US High School Diploma is recognized by colleges and universities across the United States and worldwide.
Programs and support for gifted and talented students include a specialized curriculum for creative and capable learners and individualized programs to meet their needs.
1. 2. The Google Form: You will receive an email with a Google Form requesting information about your child and their personal and academic background; provide clear details and upload documents such as report cards, transcripts, and other relevant tests. 3. Interview with the Director: After submitting the form, the director will contact you to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting to discuss the school, fees, and academic plans and to answer any remaining questions. 4. Testing: The school will coordinate placement tests to ensure the student receives the appropriate academic and emotional support; tests are not used to determine acceptance.
Financial aid is available based on demonstrated need; awards are reviewed annually to reflect changes in family circumstances; applying for aid does not affect admission.
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