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The Global College

Spain, Madrid

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Foundational information about the school

Location

Madrid, Spain — El Viso district, 8 Castellón de la Plana St, central Madrid. Boarding facilities are a 10-minute walk from the campus.

Levels

Upper secondary (ages 15–18). Co-educational day and boarding.

School Type

International IB school with day and boarding; partnered with IE University.

Day Structure

Open outside class hours, including weekends, to provide comprehensive support for completing the IB Diploma.

Fees

Application fee
- A non-refundable application fee of EUR 135 is payable when the online application is submitted.

Tuition fees (IB Diploma Programme — IBDP1 and IBDP2)
- Day students: Annual tuition EUR 20,940. Per-term amount (three-term year) EUR 6,980. These rates apply to students entering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP1 and IBDP2) for the 2026–2027 intake.
- Boarding students (total annual tuition + boarding): Annual total EUR 45,180. This is shown as an Annual Tuition & Boarding Fee place of EUR 43,180 plus a one-time Boarding Enrollment Fee of EUR 2,000. When the year is split into three equal terms the total annual amount corresponds to EUR 15,060 per term. These rates apply to students entering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP1 and IBDP2) for the 2026–2027 intake.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment plans available: single payment (1), three instalments (3) or nine instalments (9). The nine-instalment option is available only for SEPA account holders. All payments are made in euros (at the current exchange rate where applicable). Place Reservation is paid on admittance and on re-enrolment for the second academic year; it is credited towards tuition and is non-refundable. The Boarding Enrollment Fee is a one-time, non-refundable payment paid upon admittance and is not credited towards tuition.

Boarding fees (details)
- Total annual tuition & boarding: EUR 45,180.
- Breakdown: Annual Tuition & Boarding Fee place: EUR 43,180; Boarding Enrollment Fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 2,000. Place Reservation credited towards tuition: EUR 3,000 (paid on admittance/re-enrolment).

Other costs and fees
- Academic Resources fee: EUR 445 per year. This covers digital textbooks and reading books (IB SL/HL allocations), lab materials, art supplies, access to learning-management and digital academic resources, Office 365 and library research resources.
- Boarding Deposit: EUR 534. Paid as a guarantee for repair of any damages in the boarding house; refundable at the end of the second academic year after deduction of any charges.
- IB examination fees: Charged separately by the IB Organization for registration and subject exams; the amount is set by the IB and is subject to change. For reference, the prior reported IB-related fee was in the region of EUR 534.
- Guardianship and visa-related services: compliance with Spanish legal requirements for international students may incur additional costs (guardianship and immigration support). Example service options and indicative fees for immigration/guardianship support include one-time immigration service fees and annual guardianship fees (examples: EUR 677 + VAT; guardianship annual EUR 980 + VAT; combined Year 1 EUR 1,657 + VAT / Year 2 EUR 980 + VAT as a packaged option). These services and fees are offered through the school's listed immigration/guardianship partners and vary by student nationality and the level of service chosen.
- Sibling discount: A 10% discount on tuition fees is applied to younger sibling(s) enrolled at the same time; combined sibling discounts are capped at 10%.

Refund information
- Place Reservation: non-refundable; however it is credited towards tuition (paid on admittance and for re-enrolment for the second academic year).
- Boarding Enrollment Fee: one-time, non-refundable payment at admittance and not credited towards tuition.
- Boarding Deposit: refundable at the end of the second academic year after deduction of any damages or outstanding charges.
- Academic Resources fee and IB exam fees are charged annually or by the IB respectively; standard refundability is not indicated and these charges should be considered separate from refundable deposits.

Fee payment options and currency
- All school fees are charged in euros. Payment plans are available in 1, 3 or 9 instalments; the 9-instalment option requires a SEPA account. The application fee is paid through the school's online application process. Specific merchant/payment methods (for example, particular credit-card processors or bank-transfer details) are handled through the school's admissions and finance channels at the time of payment.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Diverse and international student body.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €18,385 - 40,180
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No

The Global College is a Madrid-based international IB Diploma Programme school for ages 15 to 18, offering a day and boarding program anchored in IE University. English is the language of instruction. The campus hosts 12 classrooms, discussion rooms, science labs in Biology and Physics & Chemistry, a radio lab, a filming studio, a library, a technology and design hub, Entrepreneurs Live Hub, coworking space, and 1000m² outdoor area to support practical, interdisciplinary learning. The IB Diploma Programme requires six subjects across Groups 1-6, with current English Language A, Spanish Language A and French Language A options and related SL/HL courses; the Diploma Core includes EE, TOK, and CAS. Boarding facilities are nearby in El Viso, with single or double rooms, common areas, garden, wifi, housekeeping, and catering. Extra-curriculars include 30+ clubs, social service trips, and a Winter Campus trip to Val Thorens with an Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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