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Maxwell School

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,920 - 13,390
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 82
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Maxwell School is a British international school in Madrid serving ages 3 to 16. The curriculum combines the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the International Primary Curriculum, International Middle Years Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE, ensuring continuity from early childhood through secondary assessment while aligning with the Spanish Ministry of Education (homologation) requirements. The school operates across two Madrid campuses—the Serrano building in Barrio de Salamanca and a nearby El Viso campus—both within easy reach of public transport, in urban, culturally rich surroundings. Instruction is delivered in English with bilingual elements in French and Spanish, supporting multilingual development. Class sizes are small to support individualized learning, backed by a strong teacher–student ratio and a multidisciplinary team addressing academic, emotional and social needs. A distinctive feature is the Arrowsmith cognitive intervention piloting program, alongside STEAM‑enabled IMYC art projects and a broad after‑school clubs program. The school fosters global citizenship and growth.

C. de Serrano, 158, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Maxwell School has 82 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The Maxwell School is located at Calle Serrano 158, Madrid 28002, Spain. The school has two campuses: the Serrano building and a second campus in El Viso, Madrid. Both campuses are close to the República Argentina metro station (Line 6), and several bus routes stop near the school gates (bus numbers 51, 7, 16, 19, C1 and C2). The El Viso neighbourhood is in the Barrio de Salamanca district.

Stages
Primary (EYFS to KS2) and Secondary (Middle Years to Cambridge IGCSE).

Type
British international school offering a bilingual curriculum

Additional learning support
Arrowsmith Program is currently piloted to support individual learning needs.

Country affiliation
Spain; British National Curriculum aligned with homologation by the Spanish Ministry of Education.

School day structure
The school day runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 to 16:15, with morning supervision from 8:00 and after-school supervision until 17:15.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform consists of grey uniform trousers and tartan kilts; navy tights; navy blue cardigans or hoodies; white Oxford shirts with logo (Winter) or white polo shirts with logo (Summer); plain black shoes; Maxwell blue P.E. shorts or tracksuit bottoms; Maxwell top; Maxwell P.E. shirt. The uniform can be purchased in the school office.

Food Options
Lunch is nut-free. Food facilities are outsourced to Marisa Fernández Catering; their nutritionists create healthy, balanced meals using high-quality organic ingredients. A sample menu for PRIMARY and SECONDARY is downloadable.

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by Linda Barbour, Founder and Head of School.
Fees

Annual tuition at Maxwell School ranges from EUR 4,920 to EUR 13,390 for 2026/27.

Application / Acceptance fees
- Non-refundable acceptance (reservation) payment: EUR 1,250 payable on acceptance of a place.
- Annual re-enrolment fee: an annual re-enrolment fee is expected to be paid by April 10 each year and is deducted from the fees of the first month of the next academic year (amount not specified in published schedule).

Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per year, and per term)
Note: the published monthly figures correspond to ten monthly instalments; per term amounts below are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three. (Per term = annual ÷ 3.)
- Reception (age 3–4): Monthly EUR 492.00; Annual EUR 4,920.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 1,640.00.
- Year 1 (age 5): Monthly EUR 599.00; Annual EUR 5,990.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 1,996.67.
- Year 2 (age 6): Monthly EUR 920.00; Annual EUR 9,200.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 3,066.67.
- Year 3 (age 7): Monthly EUR 1,034.00; Annual EUR 10,340.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 3,446.67.
- Year 4 (age 8): Monthly EUR 1,077.00; Annual EUR 10,770.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 3,590.00.
- Year 5 (age 9): Monthly EUR 1,230.00; Annual EUR 12,300.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,100.00.
- Year 6 (age 10): Monthly EUR 1,230.00; Annual EUR 12,300.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,100.00.
- Year 7 (age 11): Monthly EUR 1,300.00; Annual EUR 13,000.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,333.33.
- Year 8 (age 12): Monthly EUR 1,300.00; Annual EUR 13,000.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,333.33.
- Year 9 (age 13): Monthly EUR 1,337.00; Annual EUR 13,370.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,456.67.
- Year 10 (age 14): Monthly EUR 1,390.00; Annual EUR 13,390.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,463.33.
- Year 11 (age 15–16): Monthly EUR 1,390.00; Annual EUR 13,390.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 4,463.33.

Lunch, insurance and other recurring charges
- School lunch (compulsory for all pupils): Monthly EUR 200.00; Annual EUR 2,000.00; Per term (calculated) EUR 666.67. Packed lunches are not permitted.
- Student insurance: single annual payment EUR 50.00, charged in September.
- External examination charges (IGCSE, Cambridge, etc.): charged in addition to tuition and included on the termly bill where applicable (amounts vary by candidate and exam).

Uniform and associated costs
- Uniforms are available for purchase through the school office. Example item prices (VAT applies at 21%):
- Girls tartan skirt: from EUR 35.00 (sizes vary).
- Boys grey flannel trousers: from EUR 40.00 (sizes vary).
- V-neck navy jumper with logo: from EUR 34.00 (sizes vary).
- PE shirt: EUR 14.00–19.00 depending on size.
- Hoodie: EUR 24.00–28.00 depending on size.
- Winter coat: EUR 57.00–70.00 depending on size.
- (Full itemised uniform price list is published by the school.)

Discounts and sibling arrangements
- Families with three or more children in attendance receive a 15% discount applied to the youngest child(ren).
- A 5% discount is applied to fees paid annually if payment is made prior to August 31.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are payable in ten instalments across the school year (published monthly amounts reflect these instalments). All fees, charges, lunches, optional classes and school visits must be paid by the 1st of each month.
- Payments are collected by direct debit on the 1st of each month.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule.

Refunds and withdrawal
- The acceptance/reservation payment of EUR 1,250 is non-refundable.
- Early withdrawal of a student during the school year requires a minimum of one term's notice.

Fee payment options
- Recurring tuition and related school charges are collected by bank direct debit on the 1st of each month. (No other recurring payment methods are specified in the published fee schedule.)
Academics

Maxwell School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
Maxwell School teaches students from 3 to 16 years and follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the International Primary Curriculum, the International Middle Years Curriculum, and Cambridge International IGCSE.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school has small class sizes and an exceptional teacher–student ratio.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a well-rounded bilingual curriculum that targets academic, emotional, and social communication needs through a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Students are encouraged to become informed citizens of the world who respect others, work effectively in groups, and treat each other with compassion and open mindedness. Global citizenship is promoted through engagement with diverse perspectives and service to local and world communities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is an inclusive special needs school that caters to a diverse range of learners. The Arrowsmith Program is currently piloted to support each student's learning journey. The Arrowsmith Program is a cognitive intervention that strengthens memory, attention, processing speed, problem-solving, and independence in learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school delivers a bilingual curriculum to support language development and learning. It follows the UK EYFS and international curricula (International Primary Curriculum, International Middle Years Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE), enabling bilingual learning across primary and secondary.

Mental Wellbeing
Safeguarding and mental wellbeing are supported through access to the school psychologist as the designated safeguarding lead. Staff and volunteers receive safeguarding training and are expected to report concerns to the designated lead. The policy addresses personal safety and Life Skills discussions, including self-harm, and requires secure recording and confidentiality for safeguarding information. Immediate risk cases are escalated to emergency services or Social Services as appropriate. The psychologist maintains safeguarding records separately from educational records.

Safeguarding
The designated safeguarding lead is the school psychologist Juli Blasco, with the Headteacher Cliff Seabrook acting in their absence and the Director Linda Barbour taking responsibility if both are unavailable. All staff and volunteers are trained and aware of safeguarding procedures and must report concerns to the designated person. The policy outlines procedures for dealing with suspected or confirmed child protection concerns, including referrals to Social Services and emergency action if the child is at immediate risk. It acknowledges four types of abuse (physical, sexual, neglect, emotional) and requires careful documentation and secure records. Recruitment and vetting include references and Criminal Record checks for staff; volunteers are police-checked and supervised. The policy also governs photography, confidentiality, and information sharing, including controls on publishing pupil images and sharing data in line with the law.
Parent Experience

History
Maxwell School is an international school in Madrid founded by Linda Barbour, Founder and Head of School. Maxwell aims to recreate an education structured by the British National Curriculum, prepared to teach students for a changing world, with a purpose to nurture creative, joyful, compassionate learners who strive for academic excellence. The school offers a well-rounded bilingual curriculum delivered by a multi-disciplinary team to meet academic, emotional and social needs. It provides a dynamic, stimulating environment with small class sizes and a strong teacher-student ratio to support individual potential. Maxwell operates on two Madrid campuses, the Serrano building in Barrio de Salamanca and a second campus a five-minute walk away in El Viso; both campuses are near public transport, and the urban setting allows students to engage with Madrid's culture and history.

Community
Maxwell School fosters a diverse and inclusive learning community where many voices and backgrounds are valued among students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni; learning is both cognitive and identity-based. A small-school atmosphere with a low teacher-student ratio helps educators know each student's needs and support their development. The school situates learning within Madrid's culture and history, encouraging students to engage with the city as part of their education. Maxwell operates across two Madrid campuses, strengthening the sense of community for families and students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has two campuses in Madrid. The Serrano building is surrounded by a walled play area and has recently undergone a full refurbishment. The second campus is a five-minute walk away in a quaint El Viso house that provides older students with a college-like atmosphere. Both campuses are located in the El Viso district and Barrio de Salamanca, near the República Argentina metro station (Line 6) and several bus routes. The school accommodates pupils from 3 to 16 years old.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school clubs are offered, and a program of activities is available to download.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a well-rounded bilingual curriculum built on the British National Curriculum. A multi-disciplinary team supports students' academic, emotional and social communication needs. Maxwell School maintains small classes and a strong teacher–student ratio to enable personalized learning. The Arrowsmith Program is piloting a cognitive intervention that strengthens memory, attention and processing speed, improving learning across subjects, enhancing problem-solving and increasing self-confidence with long-lasting effects.

Arts & Creative
The art curriculum uses IMYC units to provide varied experiences and projects, encouraging teamwork, individuality, creativity and critical observation. The program emphasizes noticing, designing, building, fixing, arranging and enjoying what surrounds students. IMYC integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) with arts integration, and the middle years feature STEAM-enabled projects that make students “makers.”

Cultural & Language
Globalization fosters global citizenship and engagement with diverse cultural perspectives. Maxwell School aims to instill a commitment to active service and responsibility for local, national, and world communities. The school is bilingual, with classes in English, French and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a series of after-school clubs for Maxwell students and welcomes children from other schools. A variety of clubs is planned for the current academic year, enriching learning and encouraging social engagement after the school day.

Community & Service
Globalization emphasizes active service and a sense of responsibility for local, national and world communities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Maxwell School emphasizes emotional and social growth within a safe, caring environment, supported by a small teacher–student ratio. The school operates across two Madrid campuses, providing a secure campus network and opportunities for personal identity development.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are taught. In Years 10 and 11 Cambridge IGCSE includes English Language and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a well-rounded bilingual curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry: Parents will be asked to provide information by telephone or in person about the child´s birth date and the assumed starting date.
2. School visit: On receipt of this information, parents will be invited to visit the School, preferably with their child/children.
3. Application: Following the visit parents may be invited to make a formal application for the enrolment of their child/children. The application is made as follows:
• Completion and signature of the application form.
• Provision of copies of school reports for each child covering the previous year of education (where relevant).
4. Assessment: Each applicant will be assessed in order to create an appropriate and individualized program of study.
5. Parents will be asked to attend a short formal meeting with the Head or Deputy Head of Primary once relevant assessments and (where necessary) trial days have been undertaken. Any specific conditions attached to the offer of a place will be discussed.
6. Offer of a place: Following receipt of the assessment results and school reports the school will decide whether a place is to be offered. The Head of Primary will inform parents of the outcome of the assessment and the interview and make clear any specific conditions attached to the offer of a place. Maxwell School has rolling admissions which means we accept applications and make offers on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.
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