Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
840 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
Most common nationality |
International |
Ratio of local students to international students |
65% of our students are Spanish and the remainder come from all over the world. Currently, there are 45 nationalities in the school. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Our teachers are all qualified and are native English speakers. They are committed and dedicated professionals, enthusiastic about their subjects. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German |
Max. number of students per class |
25 students per class, except in Pre-Nursery where there are 18 and IB Diploma with 20 students maximum per class |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
St. George is a non religious school. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our team supports and advices pupils and their families and carries out specific tests at key stages in the pupils ́ development. There is also a pastoral team and who guarantees the welfare and the respect to the school values. |
Learning support offered |
We have a learning support team who help and advise students and their families and who carefully monitor the development of our students throughout their time with us, including support programmes for IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations. They write and develop individual education plans for students in consultation with their teachers where there is an identified need. We have a team of professionals working outside the school with whom we liaise and recommend referrals if the learning need necessitates it. There is also a pastoral team and personal tutors through all stages of the school who support the well-being of our students and provide guidance using our school values. |
Student access to education psychologist |
There is a learning support team who help and advice pupils and their families and carries out specific tests at key stages in the pupils ́ development. There is also a pastoral team and who guarantees the welfare and the respect to the school values. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Trial day and entry assessment for primary and Interview and entry assessment for Secondary and Sixth Form. Entry into Sixth Form is dependent on results of assessments taken in the previous academic year. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students who are five years and older should have some previous knowledge of English and they will have a trial day and entrance assessments. Students who are 11 years or older should have a working knowledge of English and they have a personal interview and entry exam.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
We understand that families can be transferred at any time of the year so we do accept children during the school year. However, each case will be studied on an individual basis. |
School start time |
9:30 (EYFS and Primary) and at 9:20 (Secondary and Sixth Form) |
School finish time |
16:20 (EYFS and Primary) and at 16:30 (Secondary and Sixth Form) |
Supervised care before/after school |
We offer a Breakfast Club which allows for parents to drop their children at school early (between 8:00 and 9:00 each school day). We provide a healthy breakfast under the supervision of our staff. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
We have our own kitchen and school dining room, with age appropriate menus planned according to the different age groups of the children. The menus are created by nutritional specialists and supervised by the school management. We strive for variety, quality and balance. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we can offer alternative food if needed. |
Uniform required |
All students must come to school in full uniform until they reach the IB Diploma Programme, in their last two years at our school.
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Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Every day we offer a range of different activities depending on the age of the students. Most activities run from 16:45-17:45 each day onsite although there is more flexibility in this as students progress through the school.
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Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, astro-turf pitch, playgrounds, gym |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St George Madrid is a private International British school, located in Madrid, with classes from 2 to 18 years old. We have students from more than 45 different nationalities who, from the first day, learn English with native teachers. For us, the most important thing is that each child reaches their own maximum potential and aims excellence so that they have all the tools they need to excel in the future. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The students follow the English National Curriculum as if they were in a school in the U.K. We follow all the key principles of a British education, whilst taking advantage of the environment and culture around us.
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