Highlands School Los Fresnos is a private bilingual Catholic school in Boadilla del Monte, on the western edge of the Madrid region, teaching children from a few months old through to the end of secondary at 18. Founded in 2007 and part of the Regnum Christi educational network, it sits a little apart from the city's purely international schools: the backbone is the Spanish national curriculum taught bilingually, with the Cambridge International programme layered on top. For families browsing the wider Madrid international schools market, it is the kind of school chosen by those who want a strong bilingual Spanish education with a Christian ethos rather than a British or IB system. Fees sit in the lower to mid band for the city.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Highlands Los Fresnos teaches the Spanish national curriculum, but does so on a bilingual model where a substantial part of the day is taught in English. On top of that national base, the school runs the Cambridge International Lower and Upper Secondary programme, which adds internationally benchmarked English language standards endorsed by the University of Cambridge. The leaving qualification is the Spanish Baccalaureate rather than A Levels or the IB Diploma, so the route is firmly anchored in the Spanish system while giving pupils a recognised level of English.
For relocating families, the important distinction is that this is a Spanish school with strong English, not an English medium international school. That suits households planning to stay in Spain long term, or Spanish returnee families who want their children fluent in English without leaving the national system. Families who specifically need a British or IB pathway should weigh it against the city's international options before deciding.
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Highlands School Los Fresnos fees
On our Madrid international school fees guide, Highlands Los Fresnos sits in the lower to mid band. As a private bilingual Spanish school rather than a full international school, its tuition is generally below the city's premium British and IB schools, which is part of its appeal for families who want strong English without an international school price tag. The school publishes its own fee schedule, and we describe the band qualitatively rather than quoting figures it has not confirmed to us.
Whatever the headline tuition, plan for the usual line items: a registration or enrolment charge, monthly tuition across the school year, meals, materials and transport from across the western suburbs. Extracurricular activities and trips add to the total. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school, as Spanish private school fees change each academic year.
Admissions
Admissions run for a September start, with the main intake confirmed earlier in the year and the early years filling first. As a school that takes children from infancy, the youngest groups are a primary entry point, and families planning ahead are advised to enquire early. Older applicants are typically asked for recent school records and may be assessed for the English level the bilingual programme requires.
Mid year entry is considered subject to space, which can help families relocating to the western Madrid suburbs outside the standard cycle. Because availability varies by year group, contact the school directly to check the class you need.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Boadilla del Monte, a green, family oriented town on the western side of the Madrid region that has grown steadily as a residential choice for professional households. The western corridor, taking in Boadilla, Pozuelo and Majadahonda, is one of the most popular areas for families who want space and good schools within reach of the city, and Highlands draws heavily from this catchment.
Its community is mostly Spanish families who value a bilingual Catholic education, with some international and returnee households in the mix. Families specifically after an expatriate international environment will find this a more locally rooted setting. For the wider picture of where families settle and the alternatives nearby, see the Madrid city hub and our roundup of the best international schools in Madrid.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Highlands School Los Fresnos fees?
As a private bilingual Spanish school rather than a full international school, Highlands Los Fresnos sits in the lower to mid band for Madrid, below the city's premium international schools. The school publishes its own schedule with registration, monthly tuition and extras such as meals and transport, so confirm the current figures directly as they change each year.
What curriculum does Highlands School Los Fresnos follow?
The school teaches the Spanish national curriculum on a bilingual model and adds the Cambridge International Lower and Upper Secondary programme, with the Spanish Baccalaureate as the leaving qualification. It does not offer the IB.
Is Highlands School Los Fresnos a Catholic school?
Yes. Highlands Los Fresnos is a private Catholic school within the Regnum Christi educational network, combining academic and personal formation with a Christian ethos. Families who want that values based approach are part of its core community.
From what age does Highlands School Los Fresnos take children?
The school takes children from a few months old in its early years through to the end of secondary at 18, on a single bilingual pathway in Boadilla del Monte.
When do Highlands School Los Fresnos applications open?
Applications run for a September start with the main intake confirmed earlier in the year, and the early years filling first. Mid year entry is considered subject to space, so contact the school directly to check availability.
