British Council School

The largest British school in Spain — bilingual from day one.

3–18

Age Range

~2,500

Students

1940

Founded

British / Spanish

Curriculum

About British Council School

The British Council School is the largest British school in Spain and one of the most established international schools in Madrid. It follows the English National Curriculum alongside the Spanish curriculum, producing students who are fully bilingual and hold both British and Spanish qualifications. The school is particularly popular with families who want a British education but also want their children to integrate into Spanish society.

Key Highlights

English National Curriculum + Spanish curriculum

Largest British school in Spain

Dual British & Spanish qualifications

Strong performing arts and sports programmes

Excellent university placement record

Insider Note — 2026

The British Council School is one of the few schools in Madrid that genuinely produces bilingual children — not just English-medium. If Spanish integration matters to your family, this is the top pick in Pozuelo.