International College Spain

Since 2020, Christopher (Chris) Bromham. BSc in maths and science (Birmingham University) MEd (OU). Tall and stocky, he is a warm and friendly man who seems to have a smile fixed permanently on his face and is well able to take a joke. Take, for

Children must be 3+ by 1st of September to enrol for the academic year ahead. While the September–August cut-off for year group placement aligns with that seen in the UK and US, it differs to Spanish school admissions which are based on year of birth

2024: Most went to UK and US, others went to Spain and the Netherlands. In the UK, popular unis included: Imperial College London, University College London, University of Leeds, Durham University, University of Kent, University of Liverpool,

2024: IB average of 35 across 89 students (100 per cent pass rate). Two students achieved 44.

A non-selective school dedicated to leaving no student behind, with an ICS High School diploma offered to those unable to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma. This ICS diploma may be valid for admission to some private universities, but generally

Learning support needs are assessed on entry and subject teachers are good at identifying requirements that develop later. Both primary and secondary school are served by a dedicated SEN team that includes occupational therapists, speech and language

ESL (English as a second language) classes are available to all students up to and including grade 12. These classes are taught by ESL-trained teachers who work closely with mainstream subject teachers to meet students’ language and academic needs.

Drama and the arts are considered as important as maths or science here. Creativity on any level is developed and enhanced.

The school collaborates with The Juilliard School of performing arts and this influences much of its programme. But don’t

School teams play in basketball, volleyball, and football leagues. Athletics is also very popular, although football is king (but not on the playground which is divided into designated areas for each sport). The sports grounds are good enough though

Parents speak about the emotional and social side of the school very favourably. There is a strong counselling department which is very good at teaching and encouraging cooperation between students. Class groupings are changed each year to achieve

With over 70 student nationalities, this as one of the most diverse and international schools in Madrid. Diversity is celebrated: ‘Everyone mixes together’ and there are ‘no cliques’, a wonderful aspect of the school. Even when both parents are

ICS is one of the more expensive schools in Madrid. Tuition fees do indeed surpass most (not all) of the other international schools in the Spanish capital and are not within reach of most ordinary families. Often viewed as somewhat of an elite

This school suits families looking for a very international education and internationally-minded community. The family-orientated feel and a focus on arts also a strong pull.