Deutsche Schule Madrid
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
Deutsche Schule Madrid (DSM, Colegio Alemán de Madrid) is a German-Spanish bilingual school accredited by KMK, with 1,709 students competing for competitive admissions. The school's campus won the 2016 World Architecture Festival award. The German curriculum leads to the German International Abitur with bilingual instruction. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$10,000 USD (true cost ~$9,500, +19%). Admissions are competitive; best suited to German-speaking families wanting Abitur pathway in Madrid.
Key facts
- Curriculum: German taught at Deutsche Schule Madrid.
- Tuition: $6,000–$10,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 26 (max 28) Madrid international school · 1,709 students total.
- 16 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 08:15.
- Accreditations: KMK verified.
1,709
16 (Spanish)
26 avg / 28 max
Fixed intake
KMK
About Deutsche Schule Madrid
Deutsche Schule Madrid is a German international school in Madrid.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
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- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
Not published
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 4851-7685 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,500(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,000 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 7th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
German government-supported school. German Abitur + Spanish Bachillerato dual qualification. Trilingual (German-Spanish-English).
German
German International Abitur
Spanish, English, French
School psychologist team offering diagnostics and support in cases of dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and the like
Yes
08:15 – 13:35 (primary), 14:20 (secondary), 16:35 (enrichment and regular classes from 9th grade, Kinder), 19:45 (cursillos de Alemán)
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Montecarmelo, Las Tablas, Tres Cantos, Alcobendas
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Madrid
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
German government-supported school. German Abitur + Spanish Bachillerato dual qualification. Trilingual (German-Spanish-English).
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