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Spain, Madrid
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The school serves children aged 18 months to 18 years in Alcobendas, Madrid. It has a Swedish section teaching in Swedish and an International section teaching in English. Music is a central feature of school life, with a musical profile established since 2011. The campus includes a green courtyard used for daily outdoor activities. The school is small and family‑oriented with about 400 students and a high teacher density that supports personalized teaching.
Extracurricular activities include singing, band, soccer, dance, gymnastics and art. Sports and movement are important parts of the curriculum. A green courtyard backs the campus and is used for outdoor play and activities. The extended school day offers time for extracurricular activities after the regular day.
The International section follows the Cambridge syllabus and teaches in English. Preschool through secondary and sixth form follow Cambridge programs, with Cambridge Checkpoints at the end of Year 6, IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and a Sixth Form offering Cambridge A‑levels. Spanish language, literature and culture are taught according to the Spanish curriculum by native‑speaking teachers. The school is accredited by NEASC and a member of CIS, with NABSS accreditation and Cambridge Assessment International Education authorization, and is approved by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
Music is central to school life, with music classes for all ages, after‑school music lessons and school concerts. Extracurricular activities include singing, band, soccer, dance, gymnastics and art. The green backyard supports outdoor activities, and excursions and school trips occur throughout the year. KiVa anti‑bullying and My Happy Mind programs support student welfare, and sports and physical education are integral to the curriculum. All students go on field trips and visits to museums, theatres and nature sites.
Scandinavian School of Madrid is a Swedish international day school serving children from 18 months to 18 years. The school operates two sections: a Swedish section where instruction is in Swedish and an International section where instruction is in English. The International section follows the Cambridge curriculum, with preschool through secondary education and a Sixth Form offering Cambridge A-Levels. Cambridge Checkpoints are taken at the end of Year 6 and IGCSE at the end of Year 11. Founded in 1944, the school is a non-profit association of parents and a 400-student community with high teacher density. Music is a feature since 2011, with lessons and concerts that foster community. A courtyard supports activities, and the day allows after-school clubs. The school is accredited by NEASC, a member of CIS, NABSS accredited, and Cambridge Assessment International Education authorized, with Spanish Ministry of Education approval. KiVa and My Happy Mind support student wellbeing.
