Colegio Brains is a bilingual Spanish and English school group that has taught in Madrid for more than 40 years and now runs several campuses across the city. It offers internationally recognised routes including the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Cambridge examinations, and forms part of the wider Madrid international schools market. Tuition sits in the mid band for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Brains runs a bilingual Spanish and English programme. The early years follow a British style model, and at senior level the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which can be studied up to fully in English, alongside Cambridge examinations and the Spanish Bachillerato. This range lets families combine a bilingual education with an internationally recognised university entrance qualification.
The group has taught in Madrid for more than 40 years and runs several campuses across the city, so the exact stages and facilities vary by site. Families comparing the IB with other systems can read our IB curriculum guide, and Spanish speaking families relocating from the region may find our guide to Madrid schools for Latin American families useful.
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Colegio Brains fees
Colegio Brains sits in the mid band on our Madrid international school fees guide, more affordable than the city's premium international schools while offering bilingual teaching and international qualifications. Fees vary by campus and stage, and the group does not publish a single figure we can verify here, so treat any quote as subject to change each year and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or enrolment charge, materials, lunches and uniform, plus the entry fees tied to Cambridge and IB examinations and optional transport. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
The school admits students for a September start, with applications generally reviewed year round and most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Families are usually asked for recent reports, and older students are assessed to confirm the right year group and the language level a bilingual programme requires.
Because Brains runs several campuses, availability differs by site and stage, and mid year entry is reviewed subject to space. Families relocating to Madrid should contact the relevant campus directly to check places in their child's year group.
Location and who goes there
Brains runs several campuses across Madrid, so the right site depends on where a family settles and the stages on offer at each location. The campuses sit within the residential districts that suit family life, keeping the daily commute manageable for the households each one serves.
The community mixes Spanish families who want a bilingual education with international and returning families who value the Cambridge and IB routes. For the wider picture of where families live and the other bilingual and international options across the city, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Brains fees?
Colegio Brains sits in the mid band for Madrid, more affordable than the city's premium international schools. Fees vary by campus and stage and the group does not publish a single figure we can verify here, so confirm the current schedule with the relevant campus.
Is Colegio Brains a good school?
Colegio Brains has taught in Madrid for more than 40 years as a bilingual group offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Cambridge examinations. Whether it fits depends on your child's stage, your budget and your preferred route. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Colegio Brains follow?
Brains runs a bilingual Spanish and English programme, with Cambridge examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma at senior level, giving families an internationally recognised route alongside the Spanish Bachillerato.
When do Colegio Brains applications open?
The school admits students for a September start, with applications generally reviewed year round and most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Availability varies by campus, so early enquiry is advised.
Where is Colegio Brains located?
Colegio Brains runs several campuses across Madrid, set within residential districts that suit family life. The right site depends on where a family settles and the stages on offer.
