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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $7,300(+33%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $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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Fee Position in Madrid
Budget-friendlyEstimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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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