The International School of Madrid

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The International School of Madrid is a leading private British school, conveniently located in the Charmartín neighborhood in the center of Madrid. Since 1971 we have offered an excellent, broad, and balanced education to students from around the world. Now home to over 800 pupils aged between 1 and 18, the school follows the English National Curriculum and is known for its child-centered approach, happy atmosphere, and high standards of academic achievement.

We endeavor to be a happy school. One big family where everybody knows each other and lasting friendships are formed. We encourage self-expression, individual ability, and talent, not just academic but also in sports and the arts. We teach children values and to be good and responsible citizens. We opened our doors 48 years ago and are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Founded by Anne Mazón in 1971 as the International Primary School, the school initially had just 38 students and was based in the El Viso neighborhood in Madrid. It was Mrs. Mazón’s philosophy and vision that helped shape and guide the school and which still underpins everything we believe in today.

Our job is to educate. And whilst education obviously includes teaching, the former word has a much wider meaning. We attempt to continue and complement the education which children have already begun in their homes, by adding to this professional direction and instruction, attention to the learning process of children, and the transmission of learning skills and techniques so that the student develops the ability to learn independently. ISM encourages children in active rather than passive learning. No amount of book learning can make up for an equal period of the first-hand experience.

Education also includes a spiritual and moral dimension. We want our children to become worthy citizens of whatever country they may live in when they grow up. We are educating the - children of different races, backgrounds, and beliefs - to live together in peace and harmony, appreciating and understanding each other's cultures and points of view. Our theme is not 'I teach, you learn.' No! We prefer 'We are all here together to learn from each other'. And the basis of this philosophy is respect - for classmates and companions, mutual respect between adults and pupils, respect for property, for rules, etc. Without respect there cannot be discipline, nor can there be a happy learning environment. Thus there is an important emphasis on these values. At ISM the education of the whole person and education for life is the principal aims around which the curriculum revolves.

We want to prepare our students for the world of the 21st Century. We are a British school in Madrid. Our well-qualified and experienced teachers follow the English National Curriculum, which means that students gain an education as if they were in a school in the UK. Classes are taught in English and delivered in the British way. The academic standard of our school is high. 100% of students that graduated in 2018 are currently at university. We recognize that each student is unique and care passionately about their social and moral development. We are committed to providing the best possible start in life for every one of our pupils.

Pre-School Address: Calle Rosa Jardón, 1 28016 Madrid Tel: +34 913 459519

Primary School Address: Calle Rosa Jardón, 3 28016 Madrid Tel: +34 913 592121

Middle School Address: Calle Rosa Jardón, 12 28016 Madrid Tel: +34 913 592 121

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