Madrid and Barcelona dominate the Spanish international school market, with smaller communities in Marbella and Valencia. Madrid has the deeper market and the stronger bilingual school sector.
The market in two cities
Madrid and Barcelona dominate the Spanish international school market, with smaller communities in Marbella and Valencia. Madrid has the deeper market and the stronger bilingual school sector.
Headline tuition
Premium international schools in Madrid and Barcelona sit at EUR 14,000 to 24,000 per year for senior years. Bilingual schools (King's College, Hastings, British Council School) at EUR 10,000 to 18,000.
Capital levies
Most established Madrid schools require a one-time entrance fee of EUR 3,000 to 6,000 per child, sometimes partly refundable.
Other costs
Transport at EUR 1,500 to 3,500 per year. Uniforms EUR 400 to 800 per year. Lunch EUR 1,200 to 2,000 per year. Activities EUR 1,000 to 3,000 per year.
Total all-in
Budget EUR 18,000 to 32,000 per year all-in for premium tier, EUR 13,000 to 22,000 for bilingual schools.
Related
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