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The Global College
Sixth-form specialist school in the Salamanca district offering the IB Diploma Programme only, with an average score of 36.2 in 2025 and strategic alliance with IE University. 2025-2026 day fees are EUR 20,940 per year; residential boarding adds EUR 37,440…
In brief
A two-year IB Diploma sixth-form college in central Madrid, opened in 2022 and connected to IE University. Day and boarding for ages 15 to 18, with an entrepreneurial framing on top of the IB.
Opened September 2022 in the Salamanca district at Calle Castellon de la Plana 8, with boarding ten minutes away in El Viso. Anchored in the values and resources of IE University, which gives sixth-formers genuine access to a university campus while still in school. Around 240 pupils across 50-plus nationalities, two-year IB Diploma only.
The 2025 cohort averaged 36.2 IB points against a world average of 30.58, with 37% breaking 38 points and the top third averaging 40. Faculty average around 20 years' experience and several are IB examiners. The format suits independent, motivated 15 to 18 year olds who want a pre-university feel rather than a full secondary school. Families considering it should weigh the higher fees and short two-year window against the unusual access to university-level facilities.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB Diploma Programme - Day (Years 12-13) | 15 | Annual | €20,940 |
| IB Diploma Programme - Boarding (Years 12-13) | 15 | Annual | €37,440 |
| Place Reservation (credited to tuition) | One-time | €2,000 | |
| Boarding Enrolment Fee | One-time | €2,000 |
Head of school
Lucia Figar
Lucía Figar is a seasoned leader in education and innovation with a distinguished career in both public service and higher education. She served as Minister of Education for the Madrid Region from 2007 to 2015, and as Secretary for Social Affairs in the Spanish National Government between 2002 and 2004. With over 10 years at IE University, Lucía has spearheaded major initiatives in corporate innovation and founded IE Rockets, the university’s startup accelerator. Passionate about forward-thinking learning models, she champions an educational approach rooted in technology, entrepreneurship, and a global mindset—key pillars in preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IB Average 36.2 (2025)
- IB Average (top third) 40.1 (2025)