International School of Madrid (ISM)
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: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $9,000–$16,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Madrid international school · 810 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:35 am.
- Accreditations: NABSS, COBIS listed accreditations.
810
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
1971
NABSS, COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About International School of Madrid (ISM)
The International School of Madrid is an independent co-educational Primary and Secondary school, offering a British curriculum to children from 2 to 18 years of age. Since 1971 the school has been known for its child-centred approach, happy atmosphere and high standards of academic achievement. 50 years of academic excellence. I.S.M. is an inclusive school which welcomes and values all of its students and their families. We are a family school with a community atmosphere where children feel safe and secure and in which there is fluid communication between home and school.
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: moderate
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $9,000–$16,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 6225-14475 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $14,300(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,800 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 58th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Level). Also offers Spanish Bachillerato pathway. Registration ~€2,500. Transport, uniform, lunch additional.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
National Curriculum Tests (SATs) are taken at the end of Year 2 and the end of Year 6. IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Year 11. The GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) and Advanced Level (A2) examinations are taken in Years 12 and 13. Cambridge English Qualifications are offered on a optional basis, including B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE). Students may also take the French Alliance Française examinations (Prepa., CAF, DELF, etc).
Year 6 National Curriculum Tests: English - 93% reach the expected level or above. Mathematics - 97% reach the expected level or above. IGCSE: 93% of entries are graded from A*-C, with over half receiving A* or A grades. A-Level: 100% pass rate, with over three-quarters receiving A*, A or B grades. The school has been awarded 73 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards,
Spanish for all pupils throughout the school, including Spanish for beginners, where required, in Primary. All pupils learn French from Year 5 upwards. German and Italian are offered as extra-curricular subjects.
We have a SEN Department who works with the teachers and the student in order to provide what the child needs. The department includes the SENCO, psychologist and speech therapist.
Yes
Pupils who are not fluent in English may take additional one to one or small group classes, at additional cost, to help them reach the level of the rest of the class.
8:35 am – 4:00 pm
Yes. Cooked here at school.
Yes, we have a vast number of special menus.
Recommended neighborhoods
La Moraleja, Alcobendas, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Sanchinarro
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