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School comparison · Madrid
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Madrid
Quick answer
Thames British School Madrid scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (78/100 vs 50/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Alegra School | Thames British School Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | — | British, IB |
| Qualifications | — | IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma |
| Ages served |
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| 3-18 |
| 1-18 |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| Tuition USD | $5,000-$15,000 | $8,000-$15,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $11,800 | $13,300 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +18% | +16% |
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| First-year cost? | $13,300 | $14,800 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 50/100 | 78/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 73th | 80th |
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| Students | 900 | 300 |
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| Nationalities | — | 30 |
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| Avg class size | — | 18 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Accreditations | — | NABSS, IBO, Cambridge |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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