Spain, Madrid
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Life competencies underpin social and emotional development. Core values include respect, resilience, empathy and responsibility. Life Competencies are embedded through the Camtree framework, delivered via Cambridge International Schools Partnership, helping students reflect, adapt and grow with confidence, make informed decisions and build strong relationships. The curriculum supports leadership and teamwork through international opportunities and a broad range of activities, extending learning beyond the classroom. Multilingualism complements SEL by fostering communication and collaboration in diverse environments.
English is the language of instruction across the school, with native-level English education in the Infant year groups and continued English-language curricula throughout Primary and Secondary. The school follows the British curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form, providing a seamless and high-quality learning journey. International learning includes multilingualism; students are encouraged to explore a range of world languages while strengthening their home language and learning at least one world language. This approach supports communication, collaboration and leadership in global environments.
Wellbeing support is provided by form tutors (secondary) and class teachers (primary and infants). The school also has pastoral teams, an Additional Learning Needs team, a School Counsellor and an Exams Access Arrangements manager to support students' mental health and learning needs. Attendance and welfare are monitored to ensure students feel safe and supported. Safeguarding and wellbeing are integrated into daily school life to create a nurturing environment for every student. Counselling services are available as needed.
St. George Madrid is committed to safeguarding, prioritising safety, health and happiness for every pupil. Students learn in a safe and supportive environment with clear child protection measures in place. A safeguarding team leads safeguarding practice, including a designated safeguarding lead (Tommy Douglas). Safety measures include a secure, fenced campus, daily student registration, and wellbeing support from form tutors and class teachers. Pastoral teams, an Additional Learning Needs team, a School Counsellor and an Exams Access Arrangements manager provide safeguarding- and wellbeing-related support. Attendance monitoring via the parent portal ensures timely contact for unconfirmed absences.
St. George Madrid is a British private international school enrolling students from 1 to 18. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with the IPC in the Primary Years and offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme in the final years, preparing learners for top universities worldwide. The school supports early English language development for infants, and its multilingual environment encourages proficiency in Spanish, French and German, taught by native speakers alongside English instruction by native British teachers. The 2.5-hectare campus houses five science laboratories, an ICT suite and a 450-seat theatre, plus drama and music facilities, a library and a full-time nurse. A 25-metre outdoor pool, astro-turf pitch and multiple courts enable extensive sport. Activities extend beyond the classroom through ISP clubs such as Artists, Activists, Chess Masters, Cultural Exchange and Model United Nations, fostering international collaboration and leadership through Future Pathways and UNICEF-aligned service initiatives worldwide and beyond.