Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
44 |
| Most common nationality |
Spanish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local, 30% international |
| Native English and Spanish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Spanish |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE
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| Results in these examinations |
In the 2026 IGCSE results, 46% of grades were A*, 68% were A*–A and 87% were A*–B.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a SENCo Coordinator and provide support to the students when needed |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Applicants for Years 3 to 12 complete a CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test). |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interviews in English and/or Spanish may also be arranged, depending on the applicant. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9:05 |
| School finish time |
16:35 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes. Only Sixth Form students don't wear uniforms, but do have a business casual dress code. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music, computing, art and design, theatre, community service, public speaking, athletics, basketball, chess, football, golf, Karate, Kids Brain, paddle, painting, rhythmic gymnastics, robotics, rugby, study room, swimming, tennis, theatre, Zumba |
| Sports activities included |
Football, basketball, voleyball, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
- Modern laboratories fitted with high-spec equipment such as 3D printers, robotics kits, and electron microscopes.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Physical development is encouraged through age-appropriate sports areas, including football pitches, multi-sport courts, and dedicated gyms for each school stage.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School - El Colegio Británico is a leading co-educational, bilingual and bicultural day school in Madrid, offering an exceptional education for students aged 1 to 18 years old. Founded in 1940, it is the pioneer of British education in Spain and continues to lead in international schooling by combining the best of the British and Spanish systems within a truly global context. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At TBS, students are supported every day by a committed and passionate team of professionals who share a common goal: to help each child grow, learn and thrive. From dedicated British and Spanish teachers to specialists in wellbeing, arts, science and sport, every member of our staff plays a role in shaping confident, capable and compassionate individuals. |
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