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Liceo Italiano de Madrid
Italian state school in Centro/Chamartín. €1,180/year - state model.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Scuola Primaria (ages 6-10) | 6 | €920 |
| Liceo / Bachillerato (ages 16-18) | 16 | €1,180 |
Reviews
- Reviews are mixed and the parent pool is mid-sized; Italian-state ownership keeps fees well below Madrid international peers.
- Teachers are widely praised, with parents pointing to a competitive Italian recruitment process and reporting children "contentísimos".
- Bilingual outcomes draw consistent praise, with non-Italian-speaking children reportedly leaving "completamente bilingües" thanks to extra Italian-language support.
- The high school (liceo) draws the harshest critique, described by some parents as chaotic with poor faculty organisation and high dropout rates.
- Some ex-students say grades felt teacher-dependent rather than rubric-driven, with only "3 profesores que merecieran la pena" across 12-13 years.
- Operational complaints repeat: short school day finishing around 14:00, limited canteen places, dated infantil facilities and rising fees.
- Aggregate score sits at roughly across 74 reviews on the main Spanish directory.
Positives
- Bilingual outcomes. Children reported leaving fully bilingual in Italian and Spanish.
- Teacher quality (primary). Parents praise the recruitment standard and classroom care.
- Value. Italian-state subsidies hold fees well below Madrid international peers.
Considerations
- High school management. Liceo described as disorganised with high dropout.
- Grade consistency. Some ex-students felt assessments tracked teacher preference more than performance.
- Operational fit. Short day, limited canteen, dated infantil facilities, rising fees.
Leadership
Prof. Massimo Giuseppe Bonelli
Prof. Massimo Giuseppe Bonelli has served as the Dirigente Scolastico (Principal) of the Scuola Statale Italiana di Madrid since September 1, 2020. With extensive experience in the Italian educational system, he oversees an institution that serves nearly 1,000 students across primary and secondary levels. His leadership focuses on promoting Italian culture and language within a bilingual and bicultural framework, maintaining the school's long-standing tradition as a center of excellence in Madrid. He is responsible for the implementation of the Piano Triennale dell'Offerta Formativa (PTOF), ensuring the school meets both Italian national standards and the needs of its diverse international student body.
Accreditations
- Italian Ministry of Education — Ufficio Scolastico 01
Academic results
- Result could not find campus-specific exam results on official site
Location