Spain, Madrid
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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.
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.