International Schools in Madrid by System (Primary & Secondary)

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🇬🇧 British / British-International Curriculum

These schools follow the British system (often leading to IGCSE and A-Levels), and are popular with expatriate families seeking a familiar academic track.

1. International School of Madrid (ISM)
   British National Curriculum → IGCSE → A-Levels

2. Runnymede College
   British curriculum with strong academic reputation

3. King’s College – La Moraleja
   British system from primary through secondary

4. St. George’s School Madrid
   Well-established British international school

5. Hastings School – Bendición & other campuses
   British curriculum in a supportive environment

6. The English Montessori School (TEMS)
   British / bilingual model with international orientation

🇺🇸 American / IB / International Curricula

These schools offer American, IB or broadly international programmes, attractive for globally mobile families or those seeking internationally recognised diplomas.

1. American School of Madrid (ASM)
   American curriculum + International Baccalaureate
   (Primary → Secondary | Pozuelo de Alarcón)

2. SEK International School – Madrid
   International Baccalaureate pathways from Primary through Secondary

3. International College Spain (Nord Anglia Education)
   International curriculum (primary → secondary)

4. Lycée Français International Molière de Madrid
   French curriculum with international sections; full range K–12

5. Brains International School
   Bilingual Spanish/English with IB options

6. International Academy of Madrid (verify full grade coverage)
   International curriculum spanning primary and secondary

🌍 Other Systems & Multilingual / Bilingual Options

These schools may blend curricula, offer bilingual programmes, or follow national paths with international components.

1. Colegio Alameda de Osuna
   Bilingual focus (Spanish + international elements) through primary & ESO

2. Scandinavian School in Madrid
   International section with multilingual focus (verify grade coverage)

3. British Baccalaureate School (Madrid Campus)
   (Check current status — some campuses change year to year)

🧠 Notes for Families

👉 Curriculum matters:
British → IGCSE & A-Levels (academic rigour, UK/Global universities)
American → U.S. Diploma / AP / IB pathways
IB → globally recognised for university entry
French → strong continuity for francophone families

👉 Admissions timing:
Many schools begin their intake process nearly a year before the school year starts (e.g., apply January–March for a September start).

👉 Language support:
Some schools offer English language assistance, Spanish immersion and multilingual tracks — crucial for non-native speakers.

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👉 Stable families = successful assignments.