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Start with our international schools in Madrid directory for the wider list of schools by curriculum and stage, then use this page to focus on the few that offer boarding. Boarding provision in the Madrid area is concentrated in a small number of established schools, and the schools below were chosen because each runs its own residence, not because boarding is implied. This is a shortlist to research, not a ranking, so confirm current boarding places, age ranges and arrangements with each school. Sixth formers in particular should read this alongside our best schools for sixth form in Madrid shortlist, since boarding and the post-16 choice often go together.
The shortlist
King's College, The British School of Madrid
King's College, on its Soto de Viñuelas campus to the north of the city, is the established British boarding option in Madrid, teaching the English National Curriculum through to Year 13 with both A-levels and the IB Diploma available in the sixth form. Its boarding house has been expanded in recent years to raise capacity, which makes it a practical choice for sixth formers relocating without family who want a British pathway. Confirm the current boarding age range and residence places directly with the school.
SEK International School El Castillo
SEK International School El Castillo, in a residential area to the northwest of Madrid, is the group's principal boarding school, with separate on-campus residences and study, medical and sports facilities for boarders. It is an IB World School that also offers an American high school diploma track and enrols students from a wide range of nationalities, making it a strong fit for families who want a full international boarding experience close to the city. Verify the boarding arrangements and minimum age with the school.
SEK International School Ciudalcampo
SEK International School Ciudalcampo, also to the north of Madrid and part of the SEK Education Group, offers the IB programme continuum and has its own boarding residence, drawing students from more than forty nationalities. It suits families who want an IB pathway with boarding in a school that runs the full age range. As with the other schools here, confirm the boarding type, the available places and the weekend arrangements directly before applying.
How we chose
We included only schools in the Madrid area that we could confirm run their own boarding residence, rather than schools that simply place students with host families or that describe themselves as international without offering accommodation. We did not rank them, score them or attach ratings, because the right boarding school depends on the curriculum your child needs, their age, and whether full, weekly or flexible boarding suits your family. Boarding is also a smaller market than day schooling in Madrid, so places can be limited and arrangements change, which makes early contact and direct confirmation more important than usual. Check each school's admissions process and any guardianship or visa requirements that apply to your situation.
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Start the school finderFees and next steps
Boarding fees in Madrid are charged on top of tuition, so the total combines the school's day fee with a separate residence fee, and there may be a deposit and extras to add. Rather than quote figures that move each year, we keep the live day-fee bands in one place: see our guide to international school fees in Madrid for current tuition by school and curriculum, and confirm the boarding fee, the deposit and the term-time arrangements with the school before you apply.
To build a shortlist around your child, use the school finder, browse the full Madrid schools directory, or compare the related shortlists for sixth form and university preparation.
Common questions
King's College, The British School of Madrid offers boarding at its Soto de Viñuelas campus, and the SEK Education Group runs on-campus boarding residences at SEK International School El Castillo and SEK International School Ciudalcampo. These are the established international schools in the Madrid area with their own boarding provision. Confirm current age ranges and residence places directly with each school.
King's College follows the British curriculum, offering A-levels and the IB Diploma in the sixth form, while SEK El Castillo and SEK Ciudalcampo follow the International Baccalaureate continuum, and SEK El Castillo also offers an American high school diploma track. The right choice depends on which qualification suits your child and their target universities.
Boarding arrangements vary by school and can include full, weekly and flexible options depending on the residence and the year group. Because the exact pattern changes year to year, confirm the available boarding type, the minimum age and the term-time and weekend arrangements directly with each school before applying.
Boarding is charged on top of tuition, so the total combines the school's day fee with a separate residence fee. Rather than quote figures that move each year, we keep current tuition bands in our international school fees in Madrid guide, and you should confirm the boarding fee, the deposit and any extras with each school directly.
Yes. The boarding schools in the Madrid area enrol students from many nationalities, and boarding is a common route for internationally mobile families and for sixth formers relocating without their parents. Check each school's admissions and any visa or guardianship requirements that apply to your family's situation.