Brains International Schools is a long running bilingual school group in the Spanish capital, part of the wider Madrid market mapped on our Madrid city hub. Its international campus in La Moraleja teaches students from age 3 to 18, blending a British curriculum model in the early years with a bilingual programme that leads into the International Baccalaureate Diploma at senior level. Families weighing it against other options will find it positioned in the mid to upper mid fee tier for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Brains follows a British curriculum model in the infant stage, with weekly French and German alongside English, then runs a bilingual programme through primary and secondary that aims for genuinely equilingual students. At the La Moraleja international campus the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the senior years, available up to fully in English, which gives families a recognised international university entrance qualification.
The bilingual structure suits families who want their children fluent in both English and Spanish while keeping the door open to universities at home and abroad. Authorisation from the International Baccalaureate Organization for the Diploma underpins the senior programme, with the primary and middle years framed by the group's bilingual model. Families weighing the routes can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Diploma is graded and recognised.
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Brains International Schools fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Primary 1 to 2 | EUR 7,307 |
| Primary 3 to 6 | EUR 7,891 |
| Secondary (ESO) | EUR 8,832 |
| IB (top years) | EUR 11,311 |
Source: Brains International Schools (colegiobrains.com). Latest published schedule (2024/25). Excludes enrolment, place-reservation and optional dining. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Brains does not publish a full fee schedule, so the figures here are independent estimates rather than official numbers. On our Madrid international school fees guide the group sits in the mid to upper mid band, with tuition broadly estimated at EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000 a year in primary and EUR 13,000 to EUR 17,500 in secondary. Treat these as estimates only and confirm the current figures directly with the school.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Madrid schools typically add a registration or enrolment fee, charges for materials, lunches and uniform, and separate costs for examination entry in the IB years. School transport and trips add further to the annual total. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Brains accepts applications year round for a September start, with most places confirmed during the spring beforehand. The school typically asks for recent reports and, for older students, a placement assessment or interview to confirm the right year group and language level, which matters in a bilingual setting. Younger children are usually assessed informally.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space, which helps families relocating to Madrid outside the usual cycle. Anyone moving during the school year should contact admissions directly to check availability at their preferred campus and in their child's year group.
Location and who goes there
Brains runs several campuses across Madrid, with its international school for students aged 3 to 18 in the La Moraleja area to the north of the city. La Moraleja is one of the most established expatriate and affluent residential belts in the region, so many families live within a manageable commute. The campus is well resourced, with sports and laboratory facilities that support the senior programme.
Spanish families seeking a bilingual education make up a large part of the community, alongside international families who want their children fluent in both languages. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the bilingual and IB options across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Brains International Schools fees?
Brains does not publish a full fee schedule, but independent estimates place tuition broadly at EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000 a year in primary and EUR 13,000 to EUR 17,500 in secondary, in the mid to upper mid band for Madrid. Confirm the current figures directly with the school.
Is Brains International Schools a good school?
Brains is an established bilingual school group authorised to offer the IB Diploma at its La Moraleja international campus. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preference for a bilingual pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Brains International Schools follow?
Brains follows a British curriculum model in the infant years and a bilingual programme through primary and secondary, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered up to fully in English in the senior years at the La Moraleja international campus.
When do Brains International Schools applications open?
Brains accepts applications year round for a September start, with most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Early application is advised for popular year groups, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is Brains International Schools located?
Brains runs several campuses across Madrid, with its international school for students aged 3 to 18 in the La Moraleja area to the north of the city, a long established expatriate residential belt.
