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School comparison · Madrid
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Madrid
Quick answer
Liceo Europeo scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (78/100 vs 55/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Highlands School El Encinar Madrid | Liceo Europeo |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | — | IB, Local+English |
| Qualifications | — | IB Diploma and US Diploma |
| Ages served |
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| 3-18 |
| 3-18 |
| Language of instruction | English | Spanish/English |
|---|
| Tuition USD | $5,000-$15,000 | $8,000-$14,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $11,800 | $12,500 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +18% | +14% |
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| First-year cost? | $13,300 | $14,000 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 55/100 | 78/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 73th | 79th |
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| Students | 1,200 | 1,300 |
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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 | — | IBO, CIS |
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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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