Thames British School Madrid
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
Thames British School Madrid is a British-curriculum international school in Madrid offering IGCSE, A-Levels, and IB Diploma pathways, serving 30 nationalities. The school is accredited by NABSS, IBO, and Cambridge Assessment International Education. Annual tuition runs $8,000-$15,000 USD (true cost ~$13,300, +16% — Madrid's 80th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting Madrid pricing well below the city's premium tier with full IB optionality at sixth form.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $8,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 25) Madrid international school · 300 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: 1-18 school day starts at 8:45.
- Accreditations: NABSS, IBO, Cambridge verified.
300
30 (Spanish)
18 avg / 25 max
Rolling
NABSS, IBO, Cambridge
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About Thames British School Madrid
Thames British School is a leading International school in Madrid. We provide high quality education following the Cambridge International School Programme (IGCSE, A Levels) and IB Diploma Programme. We offer the full complement of education from the ages of 1 to 18 years old. We are fully accredited by Cambridge, NABSS and Spanish Ministry of Education and IB.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 5950-14480 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $13,300(+16%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $14,800 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 80th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE/AS/A-Level) plus IBDP option. 30+ nationalities. Located in La Moraleja area.
British, IB
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
IGCSE, AS/A Levels IB Diploma
Above average.
German, French
Individual support, Career Advisor assistance.
School psychologist.
The students receive support from the teaching assistants, through enrichment activities and extracurricular classes.
8:45 – 15:45
Yes, we provide a snack in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.
Yes, everything is consulted with the school nurse and prepared freshly in our kitchen.
Recommended neighborhoods
La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Sanchinarro, Las Tablas
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Madrid
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE/AS/A-Level) plus IBDP option. 30+ nationalities. Located in La Moraleja area.
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