Fontenebro International School
The best international bilingual education in the Sierra de Madrid.
We develop Skills and Talents from 1 to 18 years old
Small groups, emotional education and values
Among the 50 best schools in Spain according to the Forbes, La Razón and El Español rankings
Why choose us?
At Fontenebro International School we put all our focus on learning, in other words, “Getting Better.” We strive for our students to improve academically but also in terms of personal and emotional development.
100%
Bilingual with Spanish and international curriculum
1/7
Teacher ratio
Small groups
100%
Pass rate in Selectivity
ECOSCHOOL
Green Learning & Outdoor Learning
Early Years
Learning programmes
Early Years
Primary
Secondary
Baccalaureate
In the Early Years stage we offer personalised attention adapted to the individual needs and stage of development of each child. We put the well-being of the student first.
The activities revolve around seven areas of learning and development:
- 90% in English 1, 2 & 3 years. 50% Bilingual in 4 & 5 years.
- Development of skills and abilities in small groups
- Learning through play
- Emotional Education, Ludic Philosophy and Social Skills
- Independent facilities, own kitchen
- Swimming, motor skills and music
- Green Learning curriculum
Personalised learning enhancing the skills of each student, promoting critical thinking, creativity and values. We develop abilities and skills in addition to the acquisition of knowledge.
- 60% in English
- Third language from 4th of Primary (French or German).
- International Primary Curriculum with an active, participatory, cooperative and multidisciplinary work methodology.
- Emotional Education, Communication Skills, Ludic Philosophy and Programming.
- Green Learning curriculum
Emotional Education, tutorial action and communication with families are especially important in our School.
- STEAM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
- Continuous assessment that includes theoretical knowledge, skills and abilities.
- 50% in English
- International Curriculum IMYC
- Cambridge exam preparation
- Third language (French or German)
- International Experiences and Exchanges
- High Skills Program
Baccalaureate
Excellent academic results that guarantee a solid preparation to access Spanish and international universities. Our students acquire excellent preparation to face the challenges of today’s world with total guarantee.
- Comprehensive training, enhancing their skills
- Psychopedagogical Guidance Office
- Bachillerato: Sciences and Social Sciences
- Small groups, which allow us to offer a tailored education
- Enriched Spanish curriculum and leadership roles
Facilities
A few minutes from the Sierra de Guadarrama Natural Park, surrounded by an extraordinary environment, a refuge for biodiversity.
4 music classrooms
School vegetable gardens
Sports hall with indoor pool.
Medialab (Radio, Press and TV)
Emotional and Sensory Education classroom
Communication Skills Classroom
Psychmotricity classroom, football field and basketball courts
Technology, Robotics, Laboratories and Art classrooms.
Frequent Questions
At what age can my child start school?
From 1 year. In addition, we have a childcare service to help those parents who for work reasons have to leave their children at school before or after the school day begins or ends (9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.)
Is Fontenebro International School a Bilingual o British School?
Fontenebro International School is a school with a bilingual project, which means that it has a significant teaching load entirely in English but following the international and Spanish study program. This allows the student to acquire a high level of English without this posing a problem to access a Spanish university.
In the classes of 1 and 2 years the study load is 100%. From 3 years the study load is 60%
Fontenebro International School belongs to the British international group ISP (International Schools Partnership).
Are there extracurricular activities?
Yes, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities after the school day from the age of 4, with a transport service after them.
How is the adaptation period in the infant stage?
Regarding the adaptation period, we adapt to the rhythm and needs of each child. We do not have a defined adaptation period. The period will be the one that each child needs.
From the first day the schedule will be from 9:00 to 17:00, although the first few days if you consider it necessary you can pick him up earlier and agree with the tailor-made tutor.
The first day they all come at the usual time so that we can assess how the day has gone and then you will adjust it with the tutor, only in those cases in which we observe that your child needs to incorporate in another way. We will always adapt to the needs of your child.
We create a caring environment: children begin to feel better and understand what is new on the third or fourth day of attending school. It is from that moment on that they realize that the separation is not definitive and the teacher gradually becomes a new attachment figure.
Although it is still difficult for them to separate from the family, they begin to spend the day calmer and safer, and begin to play and become familiar with the new environment.
The separation: The period in which children cry when separated from their family can vary greatly from one child to another. For this to be shortened, it is very important that parents are calm when saying goodbye, that they say goodbye to them (never leave them playing and “run away” when they are distracted) and, above all, shorten the time of goodbye. Parents should keep in mind that, when the first few days have passed, the children no longer cry all the time, now they spend the whole day playing and the crying time is reduced to the time that the separation lasts. If this is short and we leave immediately, we reduce the time of discomfort of the little ones.
We are part of a leading educational worldwide group.
We are part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), one of the largest educational groups in the world with 12 private schools in Spain. Our goal is to empower our students to adopt an international mindset through innovative learning.
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