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LIFE International School is a private Christian international school in Tres Cantos, Madrid, delivering an American curriculum entirely in English immersion from age 3 to 18. The Early Childhood program (Pre-K–Kindergarten) uses thematic units that integrate reading, math, science, language development, and social skills through guided play, music, art, and library resources. Elementary (Grades 1–6) teaches English-language core subjects with two Spanish classes, while all other classes are in English and feature cross-curricular projects. Secondary (Grades 7–12) offers a full international pathway preparing students for universities in Spain, the United States, and beyond, with core subjects in English and two Spanish classes. LIFE holds accreditations from MSA and ACSI, and can issue a U.S. high school diploma; diplomas require co-validation for Spanish universities. The new campus on Ronda de Poniente 3 opened in 2026 and shares the Tres Cantos site with SID Madrid, with emphasis on service, leadership, health, and community.
Sector Foresta, 1, Planta 1, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain
LIFE International School has 128 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain. LIFE International School is located at Sector Foresta 1, planta 1, 28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid. A new campus is at Ronda de Poniente 3, Tres Cantos, Madrid.
Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education with English immersion
Private international school
34 nationalities represented; the most common nationality is Spanish (52 students); 48 students from other countries.
Christian
Annual tuition at LIFE International School ranges from EUR 5,910 to EUR 9,350 for 2026/27.
LIFE International School teaches American Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
LIFE offers an international program for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary education with English immersion. Early Childhood (Pre-K and Kindergarten, ages 3-5) uses an English immersion curriculum, with a thematically planned program that integrates language development, math, and science within thematic units; it uses guided play, learning centers, music, art, library resources, and emphasizes character development. Elementary (Grades 1-6) includes English, Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Studies, Bible Literacy, and Values; the curriculum integrates Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education; apart from Spanish Language and Culture, all classes are 100% English immersion; cross-curricular units and projects are used. Secondary (Grades 7-12) offers a full international pathway based on an American curriculum taught in English immersion; core subjects include English, Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish Geography and History, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Bible; Art, Music, Technology, Health, and Physical Education are included, with two Spanish classes taught in Spanish. The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and can issue a U.S. high school diploma after completing 12th grade; LIFE is registered with the Community of Madrid as a foreign school (License 28078353) and diplomas must be co-validated to enter Spanish universities, with Lengua Castellana y Literatura and Geografía e Historia as required.
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The LIFE curriculum prepares students for international university pathways in Spain, the United States, and beyond, through a full American curriculum delivered in English.
A personalized admission process with three easy steps: Schedule a visit (in person or Zoom) to gather information; Take a tour; Apply online.
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