Colegio Retamar
Bilingual Private School in Madrid
Quick answer
Colegio Retamar offers Local+English education. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $4,000–$7,000/year, it sits below the Madrid average — offering strong value. Note: Boys' school (co-ed primary) affiliated with Opus Dei.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Local+English taught at Colegio Retamar.
- Tuition: $4,000–$7,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
Fixed intake
IBO
About Colegio Retamar
Retamar, colegio privado en Madrid desde 1966. Educación internacional para Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato y Formación Profesional.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: limited
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,300(+33%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,800 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 1th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Boys' school (co-ed primary) affiliated with Opus Dei. Strong academic reputation and bilingual English programme. Popular with traditional Catholic expat families.
Local+English
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Aravaca, Somosaguas, Majadahonda
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Boys' school (co-ed primary) affiliated with Opus Dei. Strong academic reputation and bilingual English programme. Popular with traditional Catholic expat families.
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