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Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Located in Madrid, Lighthouse American School serves ages 3 to 12 as an international school delivering both the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the American Curriculum. Instruction is in English; Spanish is taught as a second language and Chinese starts in the third year of elementary. All teachers are American and hold accreditation from US universities, with ongoing professional development. Lighthouse is NEASC-accredited and is a Candidate School for the IB Primary Years Programme, with CAM validation enabling study in Spanish universities and NEASC accreditation supporting access to American universities. The campus spans about 4,250 square metres and class sizes are capped at 18 students, enabling small-group learning and strong teacher–student interaction. The program emphasizes inquiry-based, transdisciplinary projects that foster creativity, complex problem solving, critical thinking, social-emotional learning and values. Founded in 2019 by Irene Márquez, the school also runs community service projects and a broad after-school program.
Cam. de la Zarzuela, 42, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28023 Madrid, Spain
The Essentials
Lighthouse American School has 111 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
Location
Madrid, Spain. Camino de la Zarzuela, 42, 28023 Madrid.
Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Type
International school (IB World School) in Madrid.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Diversity of nationalities; students from multiple countries and cultures.
Additional learning support
Psycho-pedagogical care and emotional intelligence support; personalized follow-ups.
Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United States (American School) and NEASC accreditation.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lighthouse American School ranges from EUR 8,900 to EUR 10,500 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees
- One-time registration fee for new families: EUR 1,500. - Reservation fee for continuing Lighthouse students: 50% of one monthly tuition payment; this amount is deducted from the September tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (per month and per academic year)
- Standard billing cadence: monthly billing over ten months (September through June). Monthly amounts are shown above; annual tuition equals the monthly amount × 10. - Reservation fee for current students equals 50% of one monthly fee and is deducted from the September payment. - An early‑payment discount applies when the full annual tuition is paid by the specified early deadline (example shown: a 3% discount for full payment by July 2025).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school for ages 3–14 (no boarding program listed).
Other costs and recurring extras
- Meals (morning snack and lunch): EUR 195 per month, billed September–June (meal plan covers the school year months). - Uniform: a uniform is required; a specific uniform cost is not published in the available fee information. - Sibling discounts: third enrolled child receives a 30% discount; fourth child receives a 65% discount (specific terms shown in published fee information). - Special arrangements: families who must be absent for extended periods may be eligible for reduced tuition (half price in qualifying circumstances as published).
Refunds and cancellation
- The publicly available fee schedule lists registration, reservation and tuition amounts and an early‑payment discount, but it does not publish full detailed refund or cancellation terms in the material found. Specific refund policies for registration, reservation or tuition were not available in the publicly posted fee summary.
Fee payment options
- The fee schedule includes monthly billing and an early‑payment in‑full option, but form(s) of payment (for example: bank transfer, direct debit, credit card or other accepted payment methods) are not specified in the publicly available fee summary. Payment method details must be confirmed directly with the school.
Concise summary of the key figures (academic year shown in published schedule)
- Published fee documents used for this overview include a school fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year that lists the items above (monthly and annual tuition amounts, registration fee, reservation fee, meal cost, sibling discounts and the early‑payment discount). The publicly available fee material does not publish full technical details for refunds, explicit wording of cancellation penalties, or the list of accepted payment methods; those items were not present in the fee summary located during this review.
Academics
Lighthouse American School teaches IB (PYP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.
Curriculum
Day-to-day life at Lighthouse is conducted in English, with Spanish treated as a second language given special attention. Starting in the third year of elementary, students learn Chinese as a third language. All teachers are American and are accredited by US universities and receive ongoing training. Lighthouse is NEASC-accredited and is a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The campus spans about 4,250 square meters and classes are capped at 18 students, enabling small-group learning and strong teacher–student interaction. The curricular emphasis includes creativity, innovation, complex problem solving, critical thinking, social-emotional intelligence and values; students have opportunities to study in Spain with CAM validation and can pursue American universities through NEASC accreditation.
Higher Education Progression
Spanish universities are accessible via CAM validation, and U.S. universities are accessible through NEASC accreditation. Lighthouse is a Candidate School for the PYP program, enabling study in about 50 OECD countries.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Day-to-day life at Lighthouse is conducted in English. All teachers are American, accredited by US universities and receive ongoing training. Spanish is treated as more than a second language, with special attention. Starting in the 3rd year of elementary, Chinese is taught as a third language. A committee of experts advises on topics including health and nutrition, emotional intelligence, psychological well-being, sport, and art to ensure a high-quality standard.
Mental Wellbeing
Emotional intelligence is a focus of the Continuous Training Plan. Psychological well-being is a focus of the expert advisory committee within the plan. The plan also covers health and nutrition, sport, and art. Continuous training ensures teachers stay up to date with pedagogical innovations and educational trends to support wellbeing.
FAQs
What does Lighthouse American School offer?
Located in Madrid, Lighthouse American School serves ages 3 to 12 as an international school delivering both the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the American Curriculum. Instruction is in English; Spanish is taught as a .
What age range?
Ages 3-12.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: EUR 10,405 to EUR 12,500.
How many students?
Approximately 111 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In Spain.
Languages?
English and Spanish are typically offered.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Located in Madrid, Lighthouse American School serves ages 3 to 12 as an international school delivering both the International Baccalaureate Primary Y.
