The British School - El Colegio Británico: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction		English and Spanish
Native English and Spanish teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Spanish)
Class sizes	Average
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: €2,025 to: €17,910

School fees range in EUR valid for the academic year 2025/2026

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School details

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Nationalities

Number of students

2000

Languages

Native English and Spanish speaking teachers	Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school	French, German, Mandarin

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, A Levels
Bibac® (Bilingual Baccalaureate) programme

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

From Year 2, future pupils must take the corresponding entrance tests.

School day

School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes

Extracurricular activities

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	Yes

Facilities

Facilities at the school	- modern laboratories fitted with high-spec equipment such as 3D printers, robotics kits, and electron microscopes - expansive art wing, high-tech music studios, and El Teatro del Británico — a professional 1,200m² theatre with seating for 300 and full stage technology, ideal for performances and assemblies
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. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed with awnings, varied ground surfaces, and safe equipment, encouraging play, interaction, and movement from Early Years onwards.

About the school

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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