The Global College
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
The Global College delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 5 students. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. At $20,940–$20,940/year, it sits above the Madrid average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 35 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at The Global College.
- Tuition: $20,940–$20,940/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 5 (max 25) Madrid international school · 240 students total.
- 35 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 16 to 18 school day starts at 8:30am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
240
35
5 avg / 25 max
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IBO
About The Global College
We are an innovative IB boarding and day school in the center of Madrid. Our highly personalized curriculum, superb career guidance, and urban campus provide an amazing pre-university experience.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $20,940 – $20,940 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 20940-20940 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,590(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,090 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 99th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Average Score: 35 (IB World Average: 30) 87% scored above world average 39.1 - Average of the top third of the class 85% accessed their priority university choice
Spanish, French, German and Mandarin. Other languages are available upon request.
unknown
Our language of instruction is English, students must be fluent in English.
8:30am – 15:30. In addition, the school campus is open until 20:00 and on weekends.
There is a cafeteria on-site.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Fee Position in Madrid
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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