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Below, we have compiled the top 10 IB international schools in Madrid according to our users. However, there are another 23 IB schools to choose from in the city (and 72 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Madrid based on your requirements.

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Lighthouse American School

The school where we would have liked to go.
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,900
to: €10,500
Reviews
(5 reviews)

International College Spain

Outstanding academic results, over 45 years of IB excellence, and Madrid’s most international community. ICS delivers the full IB curriculum in English, nurturing students to achieve their personal best and gain entry to the world’s leading universities.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €12,495
to: €26,283
Reviews
(15 reviews)

Agora Madrid International School

We offer a language immersion programme with a wide range of foreign languages, the National Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate and complete art, music and sports programmes for a well-rounded education for our students.
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €4,100
to: €9,300
Reviews
(1 review)

The Global College

The Global College is an innovative IB boarding and day school in the center of Madrid. Our highly personalized curriculum, superb career guidance, and urban campus provide an amazing pre-university experience.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
16 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €20,940
to: €20,940
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 10 IB International Schools in Madrid

Out of a total of 33 IB International Schools in Madrid (and 72 total International Schools in Madrid)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Brewster Madrid

Brewster prioritizes joyful learning and is committed to continuous improvement through innovation and research. We offer students the opportunity to shape their educational journey so that each student has the skills, confidence, and desire to exert a positive impact on the world. All Brewster students belong to an inclusive and welcoming network that stretches across the globe. This inclusiveness helps our students build a deep sense of recognition, respect, and appreciation for different cultural, ethnic, and national groups. In essence, Brewster strives to provide students with a humanistic and meaningful education - an education that empowers our students to become good citizens who recognize, appreciate, and positively impact both their local and global communities.
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,365
to: €23,705

Casvi International American School

Established in 2017, Casvi International American School is a private, international, co-ed school, located in Tres Cantos, and based on the American school system whose mission is to educate and create citizens of the world.
Curriculum
American, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,680
to: €10,970
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Colegios Ramón y Cajal

Curriculum
IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €6,550
to: €11,230

Thames British School

Thames British School is a leading International school in Madrid. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme (IGCSE, A Levels) and IB Diploma Programme. We offer the full complement of education from the ages of 1 to 18 years old. We are fully accredited by Cambridge, NABSS and Spanish Ministry of Education and IB.
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €5,950
to: €14,480
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Agora Madrid International School

We offer a language immersion programme with a wide range of foreign languages, the National Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate and complete art, music and sports programmes for a well-rounded education for our students.
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €4,100
to: €9,300
Reviews
(1 review)

Colegio Internacional Aravaca

The school offer an individual, personalized and innovative learning to the students. This means that their students will be able to create their personal best in an international environment. This school is part of ISP, which is one of the biggest world school groups, so this means that the school is able to offer many international programmes and activities to their students.
Curriculum
Spanish, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €4,975
to: €10,675

Lighthouse American School

The school where we would have liked to go.
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: €8,900
to: €10,500
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Colegio San Patricio

Please See the educational model.
Curriculum
IB, Spanish
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €7,385
to: €15,205

Liceo Europeo

Creating a happy emotional environment from infants to university entrants is Liceo Europeo's priority. Its pupils grow and learn in an emotionally safe and creative environment.
Curriculum
IB, Spanish, American
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €7,690
to: €13,930

Liceo Sorolla International School

Prepare responsible and committed people through a cutting-edge, international and world class education. Cutting-edge, because we are sensitive to our environment, and we want to connect with society. International, because the world is increasingly interrelated, and it is essential to speak several languages and know different cultures. And world class, because we want to offer the best education, with the best teachers and the highest level of personalization.
We are evolving towards a more participatory model that places the student at the center of the learning process. Our main concern is to develop a learning system that enhances students´ skills and adapts to their learning rhythms. As an educational community we work on four fundamental strategies.
Foster the best education through innovative methodologies, a personalized experience and a familiar approach.
Curriculum
Spanish, IB
Languages of instruction
English, Spanish
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: €4,345
to: €9,905
Reviews
(2 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in Madrid?

  1. Brewster Madrid
  2. Casvi International American School
  3. Colegios Ramón y Cajal
  4. Thames British School
  5. Agora Madrid International School
  6. Colegio Internacional Aravaca
  7. Lighthouse American School
  8. Colegio San Patricio
  9. Liceo Europeo
  10. Liceo Sorolla International School

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72 International Schools in Madrid

How Many International Schools are there in Madrid?

There are 72 international schools in Madrid. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Madrid?
Curriculum International schools
IB 33  
Spanish 32  
British 31  
American 19  
Catholic 6  
Other 15  

Additionally, there are 9 boarding schools in Madrid.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 68  
Spanish 36  
German 2  
French 2  
Swedish 1  

Among these, there are 34 bilingual schools in Madrid.

How Much do International Schools cost in Madrid?

The average price of international schools in Madrid is €11,336. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price €5,440
Avg. price €11,336
Max. price €23,500
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
€5,000 to €8,999 19  
€9,000 to €12,999 13  
€13,000 to €16,999 7  
€17,000 to €20,999 2  
€21,000 to €24,999 4  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Madrid?

The average class size of international schools in Madrid is 17.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 3  
6 to 10 2  
11 to 15 6  
16 to 20 27  
21 to 25 5  
26 to 30 1  

How big are the schools in Madrid (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Madrid is 821 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 450 20  
451 to 900 13  
901 to 1,350 14  
1,351 to 1,800 5  
1,801 to 2,250 2  
2,251 to 2,700 0  
2,701 to 3,150 0  
3,151 to 3,600 0  
3,601 to 4,050 0  
4,051 to 4,500 1  

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