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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages Spanish, French, German
Typical class size 20
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Scandinavian School of Madrid is a Swedish international day school serving children from 18 months to 18 years. The school operates two sections: a Swedish section where instruction is in Swedish and an International section where instruction is in English. The International section follows the Cambridge curriculum, with preschool through secondary education and a Sixth Form offering Cambridge A-Levels. Cambridge Checkpoints are taken at the end of Year 6 and IGCSE at the end of Year 11. Founded in 1944, the school is a non-profit association of parents and a 400-student community with high teacher density. Music is a feature since 2011, with lessons and concerts that foster community. A courtyard supports activities, and the day allows after-school clubs. The school is accredited by NEASC, a member of CIS, NABSS accredited, and Cambridge Assessment International Education authorized, with Spanish Ministry of Education approval. KiVa and My Happy Mind support student wellbeing.
C. del Camino Ancho, 14, 28109 Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
The Essentials
Scandinavian School of Madrid has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in Swedish, English.
Location
Camino Ancho, 14, Alcobendas (Madrid) 28109. It is located in Alcobendas, a Madrid suburb, in one of the greenest areas of Madrid.
Stages
Preschool, Primary Education, Secondary education/ESO, Sixth form/bachillerato. Swedish section uses Swedish as the language of instruction; International section uses English.
Type
Swedish international school in Madrid; owned by a non-profit association of parents; day school.
Country affiliation
Sweden
Fees
Annual tuition at Scandinavian School of Madrid ranges from EUR 6,350 to EUR 14,080 for 2026/27.
Scandinavian School of Madrid — Fees overview (Academic year 2025/2026)
Scope and payment format (applies to both sections) - Tuition and most recurring charges are published as annual amounts. The school permits three payment schedules: annual, semestral (due 15 September and 15 February) or monthly (10 payments: August through May). Per-term (semestral) and per-month amounts below are calculated from the published annual amounts (semestral = annual ÷ 2; monthly = annual ÷ 10).
Admissions and one-off fees (applies to both sections) - Registration fee (cuota de inscripción): EUR 360. Payment due on submission of the application form. This fee is refunded if the school cannot offer a place. Each additional sibling: EUR 60. - Enrollment fee / Matrícula: EUR 500. Single payment per family due to confirm a place. Non‑refundable. - Deposit: EUR 500. Paid when a place is confirmed; charged per sibling. Refundable within 60 days after the pupil leaves, provided there are no outstanding debts. - Association membership fee (cuota de socio): EUR 10 per school year and per family (applies where specified). Reservation of place fee: EUR 500 (refundable if the pupil continues in September of the following school year when paid by direct debit at the indicated time).
International section — Annual tuition by year group (2025/2026) and calculated payment splits - Preschool — Annual tuition: EUR 7,614. Semestral: EUR 3,807. Monthly: EUR 761.40. - Year 1–3 — Annual tuition: EUR 8,901. Semestral: EUR 4,450.50. Monthly: EUR 890.10. - Year 4–6 — Annual tuition: EUR 9,066. Semestral: EUR 4,533. Monthly: EUR 906.60. - Year 7–9 — Annual tuition: EUR 9,568. Semestral: EUR 4,784. Monthly: EUR 956.80. - Year 10–11 — Annual tuition: EUR 10,333. Semestral: EUR 5,166.50. Monthly: EUR 1,033.30. - Year 12–13 — Annual tuition: EUR 11,534. Semestral: EUR 5,767. Monthly: EUR 1,153.40.
Material and activity fees - Educational materials (annual): Preschool / Förskolan: EUR 200; Other year groups: EUR 300. These cover the main cost of textbooks, workbooks and school materials. These fees are annual and non‑refundable if the pupil leaves during the course; textbooks remain school property. - Excursions / visitas (annual): Förskoleklass – Gymnasiet / Year 1 – Year 13: EUR 85 billed by direct debit on 15 September. This covers regular excursions and museum visits (end‑of‑year trips are not included).
School meals (comida) - Scandinavian section: - Förskolan: EUR 1,018 per year (billing options: annual, semestral 15/9 & 15/2, or monthly over 10 payments; charged by whole month). - Förskoleklass – Åk 6: EUR 1,151 per year. - Åk 7 – Gymnasiet: EUR 1,178 per year. - International section: - Preschool: EUR 1,018 per year. - Year 1–6: EUR 1,151 per year. - Secondary: EUR 1,178 per year. - Pupils who bring their own food: EUR 175 per year. Single meal (guest coupon) price: Scandinavian section EUR 7; International section EUR 7 (as listed).
School transport (route) — annual fees and options - Scandinavian section (examples of annual rates shown): Madrid round trip: EUR 2,055; Madrid one‑way: EUR 1,335. Moraleja round trip: EUR 1,424; Moraleja one‑way: EUR 926. One‑trip coupon prices: EUR 6–8 depending on route. The route fee is billed annually, semestrally or monthly (10 payments) and charged by whole months; the third (and subsequent) child on the same route receives a 50% discount. - International section lists the same route prices and billing treatment.
Extended hours / after‑school care - Extended-hours monthly fees (registration is binding for the entire school year; payments by direct debit every two months; no refund if leaving mid‑month): - Morning 8:15–9:00: 5 days/week EUR 55; 3 days/week EUR 40. - Afternoon 15:50–17:00: 5 days/week EUR 84; 3 days/week EUR 63. - Morning + afternoon combined: 5 days/week EUR 130; 3 days/week EUR 100. - Single coupons: morning EUR 5; afternoon EUR 8 (where available).
English as an Additional Language (EAL) / language support - EAL Immersion (intensive program): EUR 300 per month. - EAL Intensive: EUR 190 per month. - EAL Support: EUR 115 per month. These programs are offered when the school judges language support is required for the pupil to access the curriculum.
Exam and assessment fees - Cambridge Checkpoint (Year 6): EUR 42 per subject (invoiced in May). - Cambridge Checkpoint (Year 9): EUR 73 per subject. - IGCSE: EUR 312 (full) or EUR 156 per subject (Coordinated Science and other subject breakdowns apply). - AS / A‑Levels: EUR 182 per subject (AS) and EUR 312 per subject (A2/A‑Level) (specific invoicing and subject rules apply). Extra charges may apply for homologation, credentials or apostilles and for UNED credentialing where required. Exam charges are invoiced at specified times (see exam schedule).
Consequences of late or missed payments and penalties - If any fee from the previous semester remains unpaid, the pupil will not be permitted to return the following semester without written authorisation from the school and the place may be reassigned. Late payment of optional services (canteen, bus, extracurriculars) may result in interruption of those services. Returned direct debit / bank charge penalties are charged to the family.
Billing calendar and invoicing notes - The school publishes a billing calendar showing which concepts are invoiced in each month; recurring items such as tuition, meals, route, extended hours, EAL and extracurriculars are listed across August–June. Specific exam, credentialing and reservation charges appear in the months indicated. Semestral due dates are 15 September and 15 February for items billed semestrally. Some single‑item charges (e.g., excursions, exam fees, reservation) are invoiced in the months shown on the billing calendar.
Refunds and non‑refundable items - Registration fee (EUR 360) is refundable if no place can be offered. Enrollment fee / matrícula (EUR 500) is non‑refundable. The deposit (EUR 500) is refundable within 60 days after the pupil leaves provided there are no outstanding debts. Material fees and excursion fees are not refunded if a pupil leaves during the course. Reservation-of‑place payments are refundable under the conditions stated in the admission documents.
Boarding / residential provision - The school does not list any boarding or residential provision and no boarding fees are published. Transport, meals and extended hours are offered as optional paid services.
Accepted payment methods and administrative instructions - The school uses direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) for recurring charges and specifies direct‑debit dates for various fees. The school accepts childcare vouchers / cafeteria cheques such as SODEXO, ACCOR, EDUCAINFANTIL for payment where applicable. Parents are instructed to include the pupil's name in the payment concept when making application payments. Specific electronic payment channels (credit card acceptance) are not listed in the published fee schedules; payments are processed according to the invoicing and direct‑debit arrangements indicated by the school.
Other notes on additional possible charges - The school may require supplemental charges for pupils with special educational needs if additional support, specialist equipment, or external services (speech therapy, psychology, personal assistant, etc.) are needed beyond what is covered by the standard tuition. The school may also charge for homologation, credentialing, apostilles and UNED procedures where applicable.
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Academics
Scandinavian School of Madrid teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Two sections operate within the school. The Swedish section uses Swedish as the language of instruction, while the International section uses English. The International section follows the Cambridge program, with instruction in English. Education is offered from pre-school through high school, including preschool, primary education, secondary education/ESO, and sixth form/bachillerato. The pedagogy combines internationally successful educational methods with Scandinavian values, emphasizing critical thinking and lifelong learning.
Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 400 students. Class sizes tend to be small, with high teacher density and personalized teaching.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Diverse school community with students and staff from many countries; close links between students, staff and families; environment where everyone feels valued and involved.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
International section teaches in English; Cambridge program is followed.
Admissions
Admissions
Open House visits: To receive more information about the school, sign up for Open House visits online or on-site. Meetings are usually conducted in English. We will be happy to welcome you and your family and show you around the school.
Enrollment and admission priorities: The school maintains open enrollment and accepts new students throughout the year. In courses with a waiting list, siblings of students already admitted and children of Nordic origin will be given preference for admission. The school also strives to form groups with balanced numbers of boys and girls, ages and language abilities.
Application for a place: Fill in and return the registration form (scanned by e-mail) together with the rest of the required documents. Pay the registration fee (see fees in the menu on the left). It is important to put the name of the student in the concept of the payment. Once the school has received the registration form and the payment of the registration fee, the student will be placed on the waiting list. If the application is for Year 1 and upwards (from 5 years old), we may invite the student to take a placement test.
Placement timeline: During the month of February we will confirm places for the following academic year for families whose children already attend the Scandinavian School and from March onwards we will be able to start offering the available places in the order of the waiting list.
Waiting list communication: By approximately mid-March we will have contacted the families on the waiting list, either to offer you a place for your child or to inform you that we have no places available.
Securing a place: In order to secure the place that has been offered to you, you must pay the registration fee and deposit.
If no places are available: If there are no places available, you will have to decide whether to keep your child on the waiting list or remove him/her from the list.
Year-round admissions: We admit students during the school year if there are places available.
Waitlist
Waitlist overview: The school maintains a waiting list for applicants when capacity is reached. In courses with a waiting list, siblings of students already admitted and children of Nordic origin are given admission preference. Places for the following academic year are confirmed in February for families already enrolled, and from March onward, available places are offered in the order of the waiting list. By mid-March, families on the waiting list are contacted regarding available places or the lack thereof. Places are secured by paying the registration fee and deposit. The school admits students during the school year if places are available.
FAQs
What age range does the Scandinavian School of Madrid serve?
The school serves children from 18 months to 18 years, covering preschool through Sixth Form. Two sections operate: Swedish (taught in Swedish) and International (taught in English).
What curriculum does the International section follow?
The International section follows the Cambridge curriculum. Students take Cambridge Checkpoints at the end of Year 6, IGCSE at the end of Year 11, and A Levels in Sixth Form.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from EUR 7,914 to EUR 11,834 depending on the year group and section. Three payment schedules are available: annual, semestral or monthly in ten instalments.
Who owns the school?
The school is owned by a non-profit association formed by parents of students. Parents can participate and influence decisions through class parent representatives and volunteer groups.
Where is the school located?
In Alcobendas, a Madrid suburb described as one of the greenest areas of Madrid. The address is Camino Ancho 14, Alcobendas, Madrid 28109.
How many students attend?
Approximately 400 students attend the school. Class sizes tend to be small, with high teacher density and personalised teaching across both sections.
What role does music play?
Music is central to school life. Since 2011, the school has had a musical profile that characterises the entire community from youngest to oldest students, fostering cohesion and belonging.
What are the lunch arrangements?
The cafeteria serves in-house meals blending Scandinavian and Spanish cuisine, with a salad bar of fresh vegetables. Breakfasts and fika are also available for purchase.
When was the school founded?
The Scandinavian School of Madrid was founded in 1944. It has evolved into an international school maintaining both Scandinavian values and an international focus over eight decades.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes. When capacity is reached, a waiting list operates. Priority is given to siblings of current students and children of Nordic origin.
How do I visit the school?
Sign up for Open House visits online or on-site. Meetings are usually conducted in English. The admissions team will welcome your family and show you around the school.
What languages are taught?
Swedish is taught in the Swedish section and English in the International section. Spanish language, literature and social sciences are also part of the curriculum.
