Colegio Internacional Pinosierra is a private school in Tres Cantos, about 20 kilometres north of the centre of the Madrid international schools market. It teaches the Spanish national curriculum across every stage to Bachillerato, reinforces English from the early years and offers boarding as well as day places, which sets it apart from most schools in the region. Day fees sit toward the more accessible end of the local range.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Pinosierra follows the Spanish national curriculum from the early years through to Bachillerato. English is reinforced rather than used as a full medium of instruction, with several hours a week from age three supported by speaking, drama and video sessions, and students grouped by level from the third year of primary so that stronger and developing learners are both stretched. Families should see it as a Spanish school with strengthened English rather than a bilingual or international one.
A distinctive feature is the boarding provision, which is unusual for the area and opens the school to families who are relocating or who live further out. Families weighing this kind of Spanish route against a fully bilingual programme can read our bilingual education guide to see how the balance of languages and exam pathways differs before deciding.
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Colegio Pinosierra fees
Colegio Pinosierra does not publish a single headline tuition figure, so we do not list a precise number here. As a Spanish private school in Tres Cantos rather than a premium international school, day fees generally sit toward the more accessible end of the range on our Madrid international school fees guide, with boarding charged on top for families who use it. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school, as fees change each academic year.
Beyond tuition, budget for enrolment and materials, lunches and transport for day pupils, and full boarding costs for those staying on site. 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 runs every stage, the early years are the natural entry point, and earlier entry helps with the English reinforcement programme.
Families are usually asked for recent reports, and boarding places involve an additional conversation about pastoral arrangements. Relocating families arriving outside the usual cycle, or seeking a boarding place mid year, should contact the school directly to check availability.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Tres Cantos, a planned residential town about 20 kilometres north of central Madrid, well connected by commuter rail. The setting is green and suburban, and the boarding option widens the catchment well beyond the immediate area.
The community is mainly Spanish families in the northern commuter towns who want a private Spanish education with strengthened English, along with boarding families from further afield. For the wider picture of where families live and the bilingual and international options nearby, see the Madrid city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio Pinosierra fees?
Colegio Pinosierra does not publish a single headline tuition figure, so we do not list a precise number. As a Spanish private school in Tres Cantos rather than a premium international school, day fees sit toward the more accessible end of the Madrid range, with boarding charged on top. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Is Colegio Pinosierra a good school?
Colegio Pinosierra is a private school in Tres Cantos teaching every stage to Bachillerato, with reinforced English and a boarding option. Whether it fits depends on your child's stage, your budget and whether you want a Spanish school with strengthened English rather than a fully bilingual or international one. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Colegio Pinosierra follow?
Pinosierra follows the Spanish national curriculum across every stage to Bachillerato, with English reinforced from age three through additional speaking, drama and video sessions rather than a full bilingual model.
When do Colegio Pinosierra 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, including boarding places, is reviewed subject to space.
Where is Colegio Pinosierra located?
The school is in Tres Cantos, a planned residential town about 20 kilometres north of central Madrid, and offers boarding as well as day places.
