International School of Madrid

Since 2024, Tom Davidson MA (University of Glasgow). Previously spent seven years as head of secondary at Lady Elizabeth School in Valencia. Before that, he held positions at Ellesmere College and Moreton Hall in the UK. Originally from Wales, he

The admissions team is welcoming, efficient and ‘genuinely accommodating’. Parents told us they appreciated the quick response to emails and the thoughtful approach taken with families applying from outside Spain, particularly when arranging

Although there isn't a full-time university counsellor, parents are glowing in their praise for the teachers who guide students through the university application process. There's no shortage of support here. Staff are described as ‘extremely

In 2025, at A level 38 per cent A*/A and 79 per cent A*/C and for IGCSE 58 per cent A*/A and 99 per cent A*/C.

The average score for the nota general (Spanish university entrance) was 7.5 in 2025 and 7.8 in 2024.

For the 2024 exam season,

The school follows the English national curriculum, leading to IGCSEs and A levels, while also meeting Spanish requirements with classes in language, literature and humanities. Spanish is taught from the off, based on the belief that strengthening a

The school takes an inclusive, hands-on approach to supporting children with additional needs. The SENCo leads a team that includes a psychologist and two speech and language therapists. School supports a wide range of needs, from dyslexia and ADHD

For some pupils, admission may come with the condition that they receive extra English as a Foreign Language (EFL) support - typically two to four hours a week - to help them fully access the curriculum.

While it may not be a school best known for its arts offering, there's no shortage of creativity in the air. Every student learns to read music and play an instrument - with enthusiasm if not always with perfect pitch! Pupils enjoy music lessons from

Being a city-centre school, space is at a premium - so the school gets creative. Rather than sprawling fields, pupils make good use of local facilities: football pitches, an indoor sports centre and a public swimming pool are all just a short bus

Pastoral care is taken seriously, but never feels heavy-handed. Dedicated psychologists in both the primary and secondary sections support students’ social and emotional wellbeing, helping with everything from friendship issues and family challenges

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

With over 40 nationalities represented, the school is proudly international, though 70 to 80 per cent of families are Spanish. Many come through word of mouth, creating a loyal core of local families alongside a steady trickle of new arrivals each

No gripes about fees. Sits at the lower end of international school fees in Madrid.

A warm, family-run school in central Madrid offering a British education, following the English national curriculum through to IGCSE and A levels, with strong Spanish roots. Over 40 nationalities create an inclusive environment where pastoral care