Mirabal International School is a long established private school in Boadilla del Monte, founded in 1982 and now part of the wider market mapped on our Madrid city hub. It is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate alongside the Spanish national curriculum, and sits in the mid fee band for the city, making it one of the more accessible routes into the IB for families in the western suburbs. It also features among the schools listed on our Madrid IB schools hub.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Mirabal is authorised for two International Baccalaureate programmes, the Middle Years Programme in the middle school and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years, which it runs alongside the Spanish national curriculum. That structure lets families choose the Spanish route, the full IB pathway or a combined option that keeps both qualifications open, a flexibility that suits binational households and families who are unsure how long they will stay in Spain. The school is coeducational and secular.
The IB Diploma is recognised by universities worldwide and is assessed through coursework and final examinations rather than a single national exam, which appeals to families planning university applications outside Spain. Parents weighing the IB against the Spanish Bachillerato or an English medium British route can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Diploma is scored and who it suits before deciding.
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Mirabal International School fees
Mirabal sits in the mid band on our Madrid international school fees guide, below the city's premium British and American day schools. Published annual tuition runs roughly from EUR 3,900 in the early years to EUR 7,500 in the senior grades, so the headline figure climbs as a child moves up the school. Treat these as published figures that change each academic year and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Allow for a registration or enrolment fee when a place is taken, and for the canteen, the school bus where used, uniform, trips and external examination entry in the IB years. Use our fee calculator to model the full annual cost across the stages rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
Mirabal accepts applications for a September start, with the main intake filled during the spring before the academic year begins. The school typically asks for recent reports and an interview or placement assessment to confirm the right year group, and for older applicants a review of prior IB or Spanish coursework. Places in the most sought after years fill early, so families planning a move are advised to apply well ahead.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space, which suits families relocating to the western Madrid suburbs outside the usual cycle. Anyone moving during the school year should contact admissions directly to check availability in their child's year.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Boadilla del Monte, a residential municipality in the western corridor of the Madrid region around 15 kilometres from the centre. Boadilla and the neighbouring towns of Pozuelo and Majadahonda form one of the most established family belts in the region, green and suburban, with a large share of professional Spanish and international households who choose the area for its space and schools.
The intake leans towards local Spanish and binational families seeking an IB pathway, alongside international families settled in the western suburbs. For the wider landscape of who settles where, and the full spread of schools across the capital, see the Madrid city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Mirabal International School fees?
Published annual tuition runs roughly from EUR 3,900 in the early years to EUR 7,500 in the senior grades, placing Mirabal in the mid band for Madrid. A registration fee and extras for the canteen, bus and examinations apply on top. Confirm the current schedule with the school as fees change yearly.
Is Mirabal International School a good school?
Mirabal is an established IB World School founded in 1982, authorised for the IB Diploma Programme in 2013 and the Middle Years Programme in 2019. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child's stage, your budget and whether you want the IB pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
What curriculum does Mirabal International School follow?
Mirabal offers the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma alongside the Spanish national curriculum, and families can follow the Spanish route, the IB or a combined pathway. It is a private, coeducational and secular school.
When do Mirabal International School applications open?
Mirabal accepts applications for a September start, with the main intake filled during the spring before the academic year. The school typically asks for recent school reports and an interview or assessment. Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space.
Where is Mirabal International School located?
The campus is in Boadilla del Monte, a residential municipality in the western corridor of the Madrid region, around 15 kilometres west of the city centre.
