British Council School primary is the early years and primary phase of the British Council School in Pozuelo de Alarcon, teaching children from age 1 through to Year 6 in a bilingual English and Spanish setting. It is part of the wider school first opened in 1940 and sits within the Madrid international schools market. Tuition for the primary years falls in the mid band for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The primary phase follows the English National Curriculum, taught alongside Spanish language and literacy from the very first years so that children read and write in both languages as they progress. Early years classes focus on play based learning and language immersion, while Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 build the core subjects of English, mathematics and science in parallel with the Spanish programme.
There are no external examinations in the primary years. Instead the phase prepares pupils for the secondary school, where they sit IGCSE qualifications and then the Bilingual Baccalaureate. Parents looking ahead can read our profile of the British Council School secondary phase and the full British Council School overview.
Working out the true cost?
Use our fee calculator to model primary tuition plus registration, lunches and extras across a full year.
British Council School primary fees
British Council School primary sits in the mid band on our Madrid international school fees guide. Early years and primary tuition typically falls toward the lower end of the school's published range, which begins around EUR 7,485 for the 2025 to 2026 year and rises as a child moves into the secondary phase. Treat these as published figures that change each academic year and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Beyond tuition, expect a registration or enrolment charge and costs for materials, lunches, uniform and after school clubs, with optional school transport on top. Use our fee calculator to model the full primary cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Nursery and reception are the main entry points for the primary phase, and they fill first because they are where most families join the school. Applications are taken year round for a September start, with most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Assessment for the youngest children is light and focuses on settling and readiness rather than formal testing.
Places in later primary years open up as families move, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space. Anyone relocating to Madrid during the school year should contact admissions directly to check availability in their child's year group.
Location and who goes there
The primary phase is taught on the school's Pozuelo de Alarcon campus, west of central Madrid, with dedicated early years and primary buildings on a green suburban site. Pozuelo and the surrounding western corridor are among the most established family areas in the region, which keeps the daily commute manageable for many households.
Primary families are a mix of Spanish households who want an early bilingual start and international families settling in the west of the city. For the wider picture of where families live and the other primary options across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British Council School primary fees?
Primary tuition sits in the mid band for Madrid, beginning around EUR 7,485 for the 2025 to 2026 year at the early end of the school's published range and rising into the secondary phase. Registration and extras apply on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school.
Is British Council School primary a good school?
The primary phase is part of British Council School, the pioneer of British education in Spain, founded in 1940 and inspected by both British and Spanish inspectors. Whether it suits your child depends on stage, budget and your preference for an early bilingual start. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What ages does British Council School primary cover?
The early years and primary phase teaches children from age 1 through to Year 6, roughly age 11, on the English National Curriculum taught bilingually with Spanish.
When do British Council School primary applications open?
Applications are taken year round for a September start, with most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Nursery and reception fill first as the main entry points, so early application is advised.
Where is British Council School primary located?
The primary phase is taught on the school's Pozuelo de Alarcon campus, west of central Madrid, with dedicated early years and primary buildings.
