International College Spain (ICS)
International School in Madrid
WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 26 Apr 2026–26 Apr 2026; 0 undated. Imported details are unverified. All-in costs, first-year budgets, value, diversity and admissions scores are WhereNext models, not current school quotations or measured outcomes. Method and assumptions.
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,000–$22,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Madrid international school · 1,060 students total.
- 71 nationalities top: American / Spanish / British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:45 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC listed accreditations.
1,060
71 (American / Spanish / British)
20 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, NEASC
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About International College Spain (ICS)
International College Spain (ICS) is Madrid’s most international school, with a vibrant community representing over 70 nationalities. With more than 45 years of experience delivering the International Baccalaureate, ICS provides a truly global learning environment where cultural diversity and mutual respect are celebrated.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: strong
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $12,000–$22,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 12495-26283 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,980(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,480 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 88th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Full IB World School (PYP/MYP/DP). Registration ~€3,000. North Madrid location.
IB
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma, E-Assesments, US High School Diploma, MAP Testing in Primary.
ICS students consistently outperform global averages in the IB Diploma. The ICS Class of 2025 achieved an impressive average score of 35.6 out of 45 points—significantly higher than the global average. Notably, 21% of the graduating class scored 40 points or above, with the highest individual score reaching an outstanding 45 points.
Spanish, French, German. The school's curriculum recognises the importance of a strong native language as a base for learning. International College Spain supports students in more than 20 mother tongue languages including Hebrew, Arabic, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian and Portuguese, amongst others.
The EAL programme and its operating principles are based on up-to-date research in language acquisition and are managed by the Heads of EAL Departments in Primary and Secondary. The methodologies used include scheduled EAL classes, in-class support, and small group (or individual) EAL lessons where students are withdrawn from mainstream classes. These are all carried out in conjunction with the student’s teachers and tutors. The Learning Support department serves Primary and Secondary students with special learning requirements. It provides training for teachers, advice for parents and limited individual and small group support lessons.
Yes, we do. Our team includes over 10 specialists across the school that are dedicated to supporting the delivery of both the EAL (English as an Additional Language) Programme and the LS (Learning Support) Programme.
We offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) to support your child if required. EAL support is designed to help new students access the mainstream curriculum from their very first day at ICS. This means they are taught English through academic lessons which have been adapted to meet their needs.
8:45 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Yes. The school cafeteria offers healthy and balanced meals to support children nutritional needs.
Yes, we have different menus available including vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, poke station, mediterranean food, and many more.
Recommended neighborhoods
La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Sanchinarro, Las Tablas
At a Glance
Fee Position in Madrid
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: American / Spanish / British
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