The Global College
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$23K - US$41K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 15-18
Students: ~240
Location: Salamanca, Madrid
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If your child is entering Year 12 with serious IB ambitions and a target of Oxford, LSE, or a US top-25 university, The Global College is the strongest pure sixth-form option in Spain. The average score of 36.2 in 2025 - with the top third hitting 40.1 - is well above the world average, and the Salamanca district location puts it in the middle of Madrid. Day fees at EUR 20,940 are the main qualifier; boarding pushes it to EUR 37,440.
The Global College is a specialist IB Diploma school - it does nothing else. Aged 15-18 only, around 240 students, no uniform, no primary school down the corridor. The school sits on Castellon de la Plana in Madrid's Salamanca district, accessible from most of the city in under 20 minutes. Results are genuinely strong: an average of 36.2 in 2025, with the top third averaging 40.1 and the top individual score 44. In 2025, 85% of graduates accessed their priority university choice - Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Georgetown, Imperial, IE and NYU all appear in recent destination lists.
Classes average 15 students with a maximum of 25, and teachers average 20 years' experience with many serving as active IB examiners. The school's alliance with IE University - one of Europe's highest-ranked business schools - is built into the academic model, with joint events and pathways available. Scholarships of up to 50% of tuition for exceptional academic merit, plus EUR 3,000 annual awards for entrepreneurship and technology tracks, make a degree of financial flexibility available that is unusual at this fee level in Madrid.
The boarding option - EUR 37,440 per year including residence 10-15 minutes from campus - is aimed at students relocating specifically for the IB or coming from outside Madrid. Day families in Madrid pay EUR 20,940, which sits above most other sixth-form options in the city but is justifiable given the results and class sizes. Independent reviews are thin: one ISD rating and nine iSchoolAdvisor ratings averaging 4.6, with most feedback from recent graduates rather than current parents. The school is relatively young and building its track record year on year.
What parents value
- –IB Diploma average of 36.2 in 2025, with the top third at 40.1. Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Georgetown and Imperial in recent university destinations. 87% scored above the world IB average in 2024.
- –Class sizes average 15, maximum 25. Teachers average 20 years' experience with many as active IB examiners - the staffing model is built around the Diploma rather than bolted onto a larger school.
- –Scholarships available up to 50% of tuition for outstanding academic merit, plus EUR 3,000 annual awards for entrepreneurship, technology and CAS tracks. The EUR 2,000 place reservation fee is credited to first-term tuition, not lost.
Points of consideration
- –Day fees at EUR 20,940 per year are the highest sixth-form fees in central Madrid. Boarding adds EUR 37,440 per year. Families self-funding two years of IB here will pay more than at most alternatives - compare carefully with ICS and Hastings if budget is a significant factor.
- –The school is exclusively sixth form, so there is no continuity with earlier year groups and no existing relationship with a school your child already attends. The transition into a new environment at 15 or 16 works very well for self-motivated students; it is worth thinking honestly about whether your child is that person.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IB Diploma Programme - Day (Years 12-13) | 15 | 24,175 |
| IB Diploma Programme - Boarding (Years 12-13) | 15 | 43,223 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Place Reservation (credited to tuition) | 2,309 |
| Boarding Enrolment Fee | 2,309 |
Academic Results
| IB Average | 36.2 (2025) |
| IB Average (top third) | 40.1 (2025) |
Key results: IB Average 36.2 (2025), IB Average (top third) 40.1 (2025).
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities, sports programmes and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
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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