Yes

Pupils who are not fluent in English may take additional one to one or small group classes, at additional cost, to help them reach the level of the rest of the class.

Spanish for all pupils throughout the school, including Spanish for beginners, where required, in Primary.
All pupils learn French from Year 5 upwards.
German and Italian are offered as extra-curricular subjects.

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Technology is a useful tool which is used by teachers every day. All classrooms are equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards. Tablet computers are available for use by students in KS1 to KS3, including one per pupil in upper primary. Older secondary students are able to bring their own devices. Each building also has its own computer suite. We subscribe to a large number of educational websites.

Yes. During lockdown school continued through online classes, following the normal timetable for Secondary students, and adapting it for Early Years and Primary students.
If students have to quarantine at home and are not ill, they will be able to follow a variety of classes online and all the work will be uploaded onto Google Classroom.

Religion is an optional subject at I.S.M. in which Christian morals and doctrine are taught. In Reception and Year 1 Christian stories are told but most of the emphasis is on correct behaviour, the reasons for the same and respect for others in one’s society and environment. From Year 2 up there is more attention to Catholic doctrine, especially in Year 4 when pupils are prepared for First Communion. In Secondary, pupils can be prepared for Confirmation. The school works in conjunction with two local parish Priests.

Pupils who do not attend Religion lessons have and additional class of Personal, Social, health and Citizenship education instead.

National Curriculum Tests (SATs) are taken at the end of Year 2 and the end of Year 6.
IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Year 11.
The GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) and Advanced Level (A2) examinations are taken in Years 12 and 13.

Cambridge English Qualifications are offered on a optional basis, including B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE).
Students may also take the French Alliance Française examinations (Prepa., CAF, DELF, etc).

Year 6 National Curriculum Tests: English - 93% reach the expected level or above. Mathematics - 97% reach the expected level or above.
IGCSE: 93% of entries are graded from A*-C, with over half receiving A* or A grades.
A-Level: 100% pass rate, with over three-quarters receiving A*, A or B grades.
The school has been awarded 73 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards,

Yes

Depends on the subject and grade level.

100%

Yes

We have a SEN Department who works with the teachers and the student in order to provide what the child needs. The department includes the SENCO, psychologist and speech therapist.

Yes. We have a full time educational psychologist at school.

Entry exam for Secondary students.

Children entering from Years 1 – 6 will be asked to attend an informal interview with one of the teachers of the school who will assess the child’s academic level and level of English. Pupils in Years 7 - 13 will be asked to sit entrance examinations.

Entrance examinations vary according to the age of the pupil. An interview prior to acceptance is mandatory and reports from previous schools (if any) are required.

Yes

As an international school, admissions and enrollment are open throughout the year.

8:35 am

4:00 pm

Yes

Yes

Yes. Cooked here at school.

Yes, we have a vast number of special menus.

Yes

Chess, drama, ballet, judo, basketball, booster classes, computing, art, modern dance, football, French, German, cookery, religion, robotics, yoga and roller skating.

Swimming, football, basketball, gymnastics, etc.

Yes.

Each building has its own computer suite, library, kitchen and dining room, and we have science laboratories, art studios, music rooms, etc.

Outdoor pitches, indoor gym.

The International School of Madrid is an independent co-educational Primary and Secondary school, offering a British curriculum to children from 2 to 18 years of age. Since 1971 the school has been known for its child-centred approach, happy atmosphere and high standards of academic achievement. 50 years of academic excellence. I.S.M. is an inclusive school which welcomes and values all of its students and their families. We are a family school with a community atmosphere where children feel safe and secure and in which there is fluid communication between home and school.

ISM provides a broad and balanced curriculum which:
- promotes the academic, spiritual, physical, cultural and moral development of students;
- prepares children for adult life and encourages them to become good citizens – showing respect, loyalty and friendship towards others;
- allows children to become fluent and proficient users of the English and Spanish languages, whatever their native tongue is.

The school's goal is to provide a high quality education which:
- promotes high standards of achievement and allows all children to develop to the best of their ability, both personally and academically;
- generates high levels of student engagement and enthusiasm and allows students to become confident, secure and independent learners.