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Institucion Educativa SEK

International bilingual school for students from 1 to 18 years of age, offering extra-curricular activities and summer camp with Cambridge University examinations and links to schools in Ireland and France and with the Camilo Jose Cela University. 
Castillo de Manzanares s/n Urb. Villafranca del Castillo, 28692 Villanueva de la Canada Madrid. Tel: 918 150 892
and Urb. Ciudalcampo. San Sebastián de los Reyes. 28707 Madrid, 
sek-institucion@sek.es www.sek.es

Comments:
SEK has several centres in Europe including one in Barcelona.
Small, inner-city private non-denominational Spanish school_part of group of 6 schools so really well resourced, caring progressive attitude 5 mins from Atocha stn. We chose it because 1) location 2) positive environment 3) no points system ie. easy to get in 4)impressive resources. Not officially bi-lingual but they are serous about languages/environmental & behavioral development issues

Click here for an interview with Andrew Atkinson of SEK Institution

Recommended by James Sinclair

King’s College - The British School of Madrid

King’s College is a co-educational day and boarding school for children from the age of 2 to 18 years. Founded in 1969, it is the largest British school in Spain with over 1,880 pupils representing 48 nationalities. It is the first British curriculum school in Spain to have had full UK accreditation through the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The school is a member of COBIS and NABSS.
Pupils follow the English National Curriculum and are prepared for (I) GCSE and GCE AS and A Levels. There are also optional Spanish studies and preparation for Spanish university entrance.
King’s College has high academic standards and the official examination results show that the school is on a par with the very best independent schools in the UK, with students graduating into top universities in Britain, USA and Spain amongst others. An Oxbridge preparatory group works with the most able students to prepare university applications. There is a very experienced Careers and University Entrance Advisory Department for all students. Sixth Form scholarships are available. Headmaster: David Johnson, BEd Hons (Leeds), MSc. (Oxon)
Tel: 918 034 800/Fax: 918 036 557 info@kingscollege.es www.kingscollege.es


Comments:
King’s College is located on three sites in Madrid

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British Council School

Early years, primary and secondary education for children aged between 3 and 18. Spanish English curriculum. Facilities include computer rooms, sports, music, drama and large auditorium.  The school is divided into three departments (Early Years, Primary and Secondary).
C/ Solano, 3-5-7 - 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón – Tel.: 913373612 school@britishcouncil.es www.britishcouncil.es 

Hastings School

Hastings School is a fully authorised British School founded in 1971 offering both primary and secondary education to students of all nationalities.
Hastings School offers a broad and balanced curriculum. Primary staff, while giving specific attention to literacy and numeracy, ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum
Nursery schoool: Calle Azulinas 8, 28036, Madrid, Tel: 9135999131
Junior and secondary school:  Pº de la Habana, 204 y C/ Azulinas, 8 – 28036 Madrid - Tel.: 91359062
www.hastingsschool.com

Comments:
"All 3 children have been very successful, despite their very different personalities.....This is the feature that I like most about the school. They provide detailed feedback on homework and they are always willing to arrange a meeting if we feel the need.  So all in all very positive.  They also happen to be relatively inexpensive. However, they do have waiting lists for most years. About 80% of their intake is Spanish, but the teaching is entirely through English (except of course for Spanish and French)" (TC)

Recommended by Tina Collins

International College Spain

Located eight kilometres north-east of Madrid, this is a co-educational, international school open to students of all races, nationalities and religious beliefs. It was founded in 1980 and exists to serve students aged 3 - 18 in the international and local communities. Its aim is to deliver an international education of the highest quality.
C/ Vereda Norte, 3. La Moraleja - 28109 Alcobendas - 916502398/99 www.iscmadrid.org

Comments:
The school follows the American education system

International School of Madrid

British school founded in 1971 with strong emphasis on Spanish language and culture.Bilingual primary school affiliated with the National Association of British Schools in Spain, offering extra-curricular activities, meals, transportation, summer camp and excursions.
Primary school: C/ Rosa Jardón, 3 - 28016 Madrid 
Secondary school:  C/ Serrano Galvache, 13- 28033 Madrid - Tel.: 913592121

Kensington School

Independent, co-educational British day school for pupils in the primary and secondary age range. Offers extra-curricular sports, music and drama activities. At Av. de Bularas 2, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcon. 917154699 www.kensington-school.es  

Montessori Madrid

A small, bilingual school in the centre of Madrid that follows the Montessori method. Emphasis placed on respecting each child's individuality, with low child/adult ratios. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the school. After-school activities offered.Ages 3-6 years
C/Raimundo Lulio 10, Madrid 28010 Tel.628 054 313

Comments:
It's a school that approaches the Montessori method from a purist point of view. Good materials, high teacher to student ratio, innovative and stimulating environment

Recommended by Sonya Dowsett

Montessori School El Enebral

Bilingual education for Spanish and British children is available at a private co-educational primary school offering full coverage of the English National Curriculum complemented by Spanish subjects.
Pº de Belmas, 2 - 28400 Collado Villalba (Madrid) - Tel.: 918501053 www.msmadrid.org

Montessori Los Fresnos

Based on UK education system for children aged 2 to 18 years. Bilingual.
Avda. de Mataespesa, 45 - 28430 Alpedrete (Madrid) - Tel.: 918579300 
www.msmadrid.org  

Numont School

Numont, established in 1962, is a small family school located in a quiet , residential area in Madrid. Numont is a co-educational primary school for children between the ages of two and eleven..
C/ Parma 16, 28043 Madrid   913002431l numont@telefonica.net www.telefonica.net/web/numontschool

Comments:
British (Council) school which follows British curriculum, it is small with mostly British staff.

Recommended by Joy Mackie

Runnymede College

British international school providing junior and secondary education The aims of the Runnymede College are: To provide an all-round, academic, liberal humanist education to all students regardless of their sex, race, religion or nationality. There is no religious instruction. To help each child to maximise his or her potential, whether intellectual, artistic or physical, by expecting high standards and using methods appropriate to achieve this a Calle Salvia 30, 28109 La Moraleja Tel: (+34) 916 508 302 mail@runnymede-college.com www.runnymede-college.com

St. Michael’s School II

St Michael´s School is a private catholic bilingual School offering education to girls and boys from the age of two through to eighteen. It was founded over 30 years ago and currently has 3 sites in the suburbs of Madrid and another in Segovia which also offers a boarding section. The Nursery department is a recognised British School following the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage and commencing key stage1. 
Río Guadiana, 2 - 28660 Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) - Tel.: 916330078 www.stmichaelsschool.es 

St. Anne’s School

 St. Anne's School was established in 1969 and is a co-educational independent school which provides a British education for children aged three to eighteen. The school is based in one of the most prestigious residential areas of Madrid in Avenida Alfonso XIII. The School is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain ( NABSS) and is inspected by this body as well as by the Spanish Ministry of Education. 
 Avda. Alfonso XIII, 164 - 28016 Madrid - 915612717 www.stannesmadrid.com  

The American School of Madrid (ASM)

This is a private, independent, not-for-profit co-educational day school for children in grades pre-k (age 3) through 12 (age 17/18).  ASM offers the U.S. high school curriculum, the International Baccalaureate and the official Spanish program.
Currently, the school enrolls approximately 800 students from over 50 countries around the world
Ctra. Aravaca a Húmera, km. 2 - 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón - 913572154 www.asmadrid.com

Comments:
The school follows the American education system

The English Montessori School

Nursery, infant, junior and senior school. The English Montessori School is a private co-educational school which caters to the educational needs of students of the Spanish and International communities in Madrid.Children from the age of three to eighteen years of age are admitted to a complete and highly successful educational experience
Avda. La Salle, s/n. - 28023 Aravaca (Madrid) - Tel.: 913572667/68