THP International School

THP is a small, family-run international school in Madrid's Chamartin district running both the British system and the IB Diploma. Authorised as an IB World School only in 2024, so the IB stream is recent.

The school markets itself on one-to-one and very small group teaching, and the family feel is what parents most consistently mention. Children studying the British or American systems sit alongside a new IB Diploma cohort, with classes kept to single digits in many subjects. Location near Plaza Castilla makes it accessible from the north of the city.

Families who have settled in describe warm, attentive teachers and rapid academic progress for children who needed something other than a big international school. The recurring grumble comes from former staff, with persistent reports of late or incorrect pay and heavy out-of-hours demands, which raises a question about teacher continuity. Best fit for families wanting a bespoke, small-cohort route through the British system or IB rather than one of Madrid's larger and more established international schools.

• Reviews are polarised. Positive family comments praise the warm atmosphere, attentive teachers, multicultural environment, and students growing academically and personally.
• Negative comments are unusually detailed and recurring. Former staff and families describe chaotic management, frequent changes to teachers or schedules, pressure to buy extra tutoring, and weak facilities for the fees charged.
• The personalised model is the main promise, but it is also the main point of dispute. Supporters say students feel heard, while critics say the execution is inconsistent and stressful.