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The Global College supports social and emotional development through a student-centred, holistic approach. Each student is assigned a Personal Mentor who provides confidential guidance on personal and academic matters from the outset. The wellbeing program is led by the IE Center for Health, Wellbeing and Happiness under Dr. Mario Alonso Puig and focuses on body, mind and spirit to boost wellbeing and performance. Pastoral care and mentoring are integral to the school's approach, with boarding staff and counselors supporting students' emotional and physical wellbeing. Students participate in Extended Experiences (CAS) and receive university guidance to develop social, emotional and leadership capacities.
The Global College offers the IB Diploma Programme in English and is the only college in central Madrid to offer the IB in English. The school requires linguistic ability to complete the IB in English, and non-native speakers may need to provide English proficiency evidence (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or Duolingo). The IB language groups include English Language A: Language and Literature, and English in Language Acquisition (Group 2) with HL/SL/Ab initio offerings; other languages are available under arrangement.
The Wellbeing program is overseen by the IE Center for Health, Wellbeing and Happiness, led by Dr. Mario Alonso Puig, and takes a holistic approach to enhancing performance and happiness. The program centers on three core areas—body, mind and spirit—through workshops and activities that promote healthy lifestyle choices, resilience and emotional balance. All students receive pastoral care and mentoring, with a personal mentor assigned to support their personal and academic development. Boarding students receive extra wellbeing support from a dedicated boarding team, including House Parents who live in the residence and can provide counseling or coordinate with local centers. University counseling and career guidance support students in building strong university applications and career plans.
The boarding life component demonstrates safeguarding in practice: the boarding community is supervised by the Vice Principal for Pastoral Care, House Master and House Parent. The House Parent is a trained psychologist and will be available for counseling, with partnerships with bilingual centers. Pastoral care and mentoring are central to safeguarding, with each student assigned a personal mentor to support their wellbeing and personal development. Boarding Life also notes that the residence is in Madrid and staff provide 24/7 support to students.
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.
