Internacional Aravaca
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$5K - US$11K
Curriculum: Spanish · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~742
Location: Aravaca, Madrid
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Internacional Aravaca is a strong option for families settling in Aravaca or western Madrid who want IB alongside a genuine Spanish education - the full PYP-MYP-DP continuum, an EBAU track, and 35 nationalities in a school of 742 students. At EUR 4,150-9,850 per year it is one of the most affordable IB Continuum schools in the Madrid area. Families wanting a predominantly English-language environment should check the balance of instruction languages before visiting.
Internacional Aravaca runs the full IB Continuum - PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme - alongside the Spanish LOMLOE national curriculum, which is genuinely unusual. Most schools in Madrid offer one or the other; this school does both in parallel from age 2. Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), it sits in the Aravaca district just inside the M-40, convenient for families in Pozuelo, Majadahonda and the western residential districts. With 742 students from 35 nationalities, 24% international, it is bilingual in English and Spanish rather than English-dominant.
Academic results across multiple frameworks are consistently strong. Cambridge Primary shows a 100% pass rate; FCE pass rates run at 87%, CAE at 71%, Goethe at 93%, and DELF at 100%. The school appeared in the Forbes top 100 schools in Spain and El Mundo's best school ranking for 2025, alongside a top-30 ranking by El Espanol's school innovation index. iPads are standard from Year 4, and the school operates mobile-free classrooms for all students - a policy that some families actively seek out and others will want to understand before enrolling.
The fee structure is the most accessible of any IB Continuum school in Madrid: EUR 4,150 for Nursery 2 rising to EUR 9,850 for the IB Diploma. At that price, some trade-offs apply. Class sizes run up to 25, and the school's bilingual model means the proportion of instruction in English versus Spanish varies by subject and year group - ask specifically how this works in the year your child would enter. The ISP group connection brings resources and exchange programmes but also the usual group-school overhead; how much autonomy the local leadership has is worth asking about at the open day.
What parents value
- –Full IB Continuum PYP-MYP-DP plus Spanish LOMLOE in one school. One of very few schools in Madrid where a child can follow the IB pathway from age 2 to 18 without leaving the campus or switching curriculum framework.
- –IB Diploma fees at EUR 9,850 - roughly one-third of the cost of ICS and considerably below other IB Diploma providers in Madrid. Accessible pricing for families self-funding without a relocation package.
- –Strong multilingual outcomes: 100% Cambridge Primary pass, 87% FCE, 71% CAE, 100% DELF in recent results. WASC accreditation and Cambridge ESOL alongside IB authorisation. Forbes top 100 schools Spain and El Mundo best school 2025.
Points of consideration
- –The school is bilingual rather than English-medium. The balance between English and Spanish instruction varies by subject and stage - confirm how this works for your child's specific year group, particularly if your child has limited Spanish.
- –Class sizes go up to 25. At this price point that is fair value, but if small classes are a priority, compare with Thames British School or The Global College (at sixth form), which both offer lower maxima.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery 2 (age 2) | 2 | 4,791 |
| Nursery 3 (age 3) | 3 | 6,869 |
| Reception (ages 4-5) | 4 | 7,204 |
| Primary Years 1-3 (ages 6-9) | 6 | 8,220 |
| Primary Years 4-6 (ages 9-12) | 9 | 8,289 |
| Secondary Years 1-2 ESO (ages 12-14) | 12 | 8,947 |
| Secondary Years 3-4 ESO (ages 14-16) | 14 | 9,063 |
| National Baccalaureate (ages 16-18) | 16 | 9,571 |
| IB Diploma DP1-DP2 (ages 16-18) | 16 | 11,372 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee (new students) | 1,270 |
| Re-enrolment Fee (annual) | 952 |
Academic Results
| EBAU average | 7.40 |
| Cambridge Primary pass rate | 100% |
Key results: EBAU average 7.40, Cambridge Primary pass rate 100%.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Madrid's international schools draw families from across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Most of the schools in La Moraleja and Pozuelo serve a mix of corporate-package families and long-term Madrid residents.
Leadership
School leadership
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