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Thames British School Madrid

International School in Madrid

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WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 4 Apr 2026–4 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.

Quick answer

Thames British School Madrid is a multi-track international school in Madrid, Spain, offering British, IB. Annual tuition runs $8,000-$15,000; modeled annual cost is roughly $13,300 including recurring extras (2025-2026); first-year charges are separate. The school enrols around 300 students from 30 nationalities.

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 listed accreditations.
British, IBAges 1-18English$8,000–$15,000/yr(5950-14480)Fee year 2025-2026
Est. all-in: $13,300/yr (modeled; 2025-2026)(+16%, modeled)Mid-range in MadridGood valueOpen admissions89% data coverage
Students

300

Nationalities

30 (Spanish)

Class Size

18 avg / 25 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

NABSS, IBO, Cambridge

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

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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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Fee year 2025-2026 · Fee record source · record dated 4 Apr 2026; confirm current fees.
Annual fees and costs for Thames British School Madrid
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$15,000
Annual tuition (EUR)5950-14480
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$13,300(+16%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$14,800
Cost position in Madrid48th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Cambridge International curriculum (IGCSE/AS/A-Level) plus IBDP option. 30+ nationalities. Located in La Moraleja area.

Curriculum

British, IB

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

External examinations

IGCSE, AS/A Levels IB Diploma

Exam results

Above average.

Additional languages

German, French

Learning support

Individual support, Career Advisor assistance.

Special needs staff

School psychologist.

ESL / EAL support

The students receive support from the teaching assistants, through enrichment activities and extracurricular classes.

School hours

8:45 – 15:45

School busYes
Lunch

Yes, we provide a snack in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes, everything is consulted with the school nurse and prepared freshly in our kitchen.

Recommended neighborhoods

La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Sanchinarro, Las Tablas

Verified: 4 Apr 2026Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 89%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Madrid

Budget-friendly
Median
$4,000$8,000–$15,000$30,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Thames British School Madrid

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
25
City avg
18

Student Diversity

30nationalities300 students

Highly diverse

Common: Spanish

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