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School comparison · Madrid
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Madrid
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Both schools offer British.
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | British Council School Madrid | Kensington School Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Qualifications | — | IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma and Spanish Baccalaureate |
| Ages served |
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| 3-18 |
| 3-18 |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| Tuition USD | $8,000-$14,000 | $7,000-$13,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $12,800 | $11,800 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +16% | +18% |
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| First-year cost? | $14,300 | $13,300 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 63/100 | 62/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 79th | 73th |
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| Students | 2,000 | 1,100 |
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| Avg class size | 22 | — |
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| Admissions | Moderate | Moderate |
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| Accreditations | COBIS, NABSS | NABSS |
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