Colegio Joyfe is a long established bilingual private school in the Ciudad Lineal district, on the eastern side of the Madrid international schools market. It teaches the Spanish national curriculum bilingually in English from age 3, adds French in primary, and runs the American Dual Diploma so that students can leave with both the Spanish qualification and a United States high school diploma. Fees sit toward the more accessible end of the local range.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Joyfe teaches a bilingual Spanish and English programme from the early years, with English used as the vehicular language across many subjects and projects. French is added from the third year of primary, and German and Chinese are offered as extracurricular options, so students build a broad language base before the upper school.
The distinctive academic feature is the American Dual Diploma, a partnership route that lets students study a United States high school programme online alongside the Spanish Bachillerato and graduate with both qualifications. The school describes its teaching as active and project based, with an internationalisation strand that includes exchanges in the United States and several European countries.
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Colegio Joyfe fees
Colegio Joyfe does not publish a single headline tuition figure, so we do not list a precise number here. As a bilingual private school rather than a premium international school, it generally sits toward the more accessible end of the range on our Madrid international school fees guide. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school, as fees change each academic year.
Beyond tuition, budget for enrolment and materials, lunches and optional transport, plus the cost of the American Dual Diploma programme for families who choose it. Put the school side by side with other options rather than judging on tuition alone.
Admissions
The school admits students for a September start, with applications taken year round and most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. As a school that teaches every stage, the early years are a natural entry point, and families are usually asked for recent reports with an assessment to confirm the right year group and English level.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space. Families relocating to Madrid outside the usual cycle should contact the school directly to check availability in their child's stage.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Ciudad Lineal, a residential district in the east of central Madrid that is well served by metro and bus. The setting is urban rather than suburban, which makes Joyfe a practical option for families who want an English language route without moving to the outer commuter belt.
The community is mainly Spanish families who want bilingual schooling and the option of a United States diploma, alongside international families settling in the eastern districts. For the wider picture of where families live and the other bilingual and international options nearby, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Joyfe fees?
Colegio Joyfe does not publish a single headline tuition figure, so we do not list a precise number. As a bilingual private school rather than a premium international school, it sits toward the more accessible end of the Madrid range. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Is Colegio Joyfe a good school?
Colegio Joyfe is a bilingual private school in Ciudad Lineal with more than 60 years of history, teaching every stage to Bachillerato and offering the American Dual Diploma. Whether it fits depends on your child's stage, your budget and how much you value an English language and international pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Colegio Joyfe follow?
Joyfe follows the Spanish national curriculum taught bilingually in English from age 3, with French added in primary, and offers the American Dual Diploma so students can graduate with both the Spanish qualification and a United States high school diploma.
When do Colegio Joyfe applications open?
The school admits students for a September start, with applications taken year round and most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is Colegio Joyfe located?
The school is in Ciudad Lineal, a residential district in the east of central Madrid, well connected by metro and bus to the rest of the city.
