- TypePrimary and secondary schools
- LocationMajadahonda, Spain
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Alegra School (Alegra British and International School) is a private Catholic school in the Madrid area, founded by a group of families and now celebrating 15 years. Its chaplaincy is entrusted to Opus Dei. The school admits boys and girls in Early Years and Year 1, and girls only from then on. It has more than 1,100 pupils, including some international students.
From a Lower Nursery class for two-year-olds and through Infants and Juniors (ages 3-11), Alegra follows the English National Curriculum; all subjects are taught in English except Spanish language (Lengua Castellana) and Religion, and French starts in Year 2. In Secondary and Baccalaureate (ages 11-18) it is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school describes its education as bilingual and bicultural, with teachers recruited from Spain and English-speaking countries. School life includes a British-style house system and a Speech and Debate programme.
Admission has four steps: application, personal interview and school visit, admissions tests and a final offer followed by introductory sessions for families. Tests include CAT4 reasoning tests and level assessments in English, Spanish and maths, and applicants spend a trial day in class.
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+34 678 851 826
CALLE Sorolla 4, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain, 28222
- Lower Nursery (age 2)
- Infants (ages 3-6): Early Years and Key Stage 1, English National Curriculum
- Juniors (ages 7-11): Key Stage 2, English National Curriculum
- Secondary (ages 11-16): IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- Baccalaureate (ages 16-18): IB Diploma Programme (DP)
In the British school, all subjects are taught in English except Spanish language and Religion.
Steps: application, personal interview and school tour, admissions tests, and admission offer followed by introductory sessions. Applicants attend an Assessment Day and a Trial Day in class. Documents requested:
- School reports from the previous and current year
- Any English certificates (Cambridge or similar)
- Any psycho-pedagogical or special needs reports
- International students: recommendation letter from the previous school
Secondary tests include CAT4 and level assessments in English, Spanish and maths. IB Diploma applicants need a grade average of at least 8/10; students from other systems must show the Spanish and maths needed for the Diploma.