St. Anne's School
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
St. Anne's School Madrid serves 370 students aged 3 to 18. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at sixth form, accredited by IBO and NABSS. Strong fit for British, Northern European and Spanish expat families on Madrid assignments seeking British/IB-track education with strong Spanish-state recognition through NABSS. The intentionally smaller-cohort model suits families wanting personalised attention and feeder pathway to UK boarding schools or international universities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 22) Madrid international school · 370 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 09:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, NABSS verified.
370
15 avg / 22 max
Rolling
1969
IBO, NABSS
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About St. Anne's School
St. Anne's School was established in 1969 and is a co-educational independent school which provides a British education together with Spanish subjects for children aged one to eighteen 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
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme from 2024 Cambridge certificates DELF and DALF, French certification DELE, Spanish certification for non speaking Spanish pupils
50% of our students reach A and A* results in the IGCSEs 98% of our students obtain between A* and C in the IGCSEs
Spanish, French
There is a Special Needs department called "Additional Needs" department, with a SEN-Co, two psychologists and support teachers.
Yes.
Yes
09:00 – 16:25 in Primary, 16:35 in Secondary and 16:35 in IB Diploma Programme
Yes, a four course menu is offered every day with two options for Secondary and Bachillerato students, and a three course menu for Primary pupils. Meals are cooked in the school kitchen
Yes. The school offers an alternative balanced diet for those with an intolerance, an allergy or religious requirements
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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