Thames British Private School Madrid
Description of Thames British Private School Madrid
- Founded: in 2014,
- Location: Madrid, Spain,
- Students age: 1-18 years old,
- Number of students: 280 people,
- Type: mixed,
- Language of instruction: English.
The prestigious Thames British School Madrid offers a British-style education in the heart of sunny Spain. Children from 1 to 18 years old study here - 280 people who came from 25 countries of the world. At Thames British School Madrid, they receive an education of exceptional quality, while being in a comfortable, inclusive environment, achieving the highest results and getting used to becoming the best, gaining self-confidence and a passion for lifelong learning.
An important mission of the school is to teach children from any country to learn how to be citizens of the world, so that they can make a valuable contribution to the future of all mankind, strive for sustainable development.
Educational process
Thames British School Madrid belongs to the international British network Thames British School Group (TBS): these are high-quality, rating, respected educational institutions throughout Europe. Aimed at international experience, cooperation and at the same time observing the most important principles of traditional British education, TBS is already successfully operating in the UK, Spain and Poland (8 schools in total) and continues to expand. British education in an international context is a very successful and promising choice for any student, opening access to the best courses (IB, Cambridge programs), the best universities and a rapid career in the future.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Thames British Private School Madrid
Дошкольное образование: Pre-Nursery & Early Years Foundation Stage
- Students age: 1-5 years.
The main objective of this educational stage is to create a safe, comfortable environment in which each child will develop freely and at his own pace, explore the world, make important discoveries for himself, show his inclinations and interests. This is learning exclusively through play: this way you can develop social and creative skills, the ability to take care of those who are close to you, and begin to form your unique personality.
An integrated approach to learning and caring for babies also implies the beginning of studies, which takes place in 7 important areas:
- Communication & Languages,
- Literacy development,
- Physical development,
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world,
- Expressive art, design,
- Personal, social, emotional development.
Primary School: Key Stage 1-2: Primary Years 1-6
- Age: 5-11 years.
The primary school plan follows the British national standard: basic subjects, German as a foreign language, Spanish (as a native or introductory course). General list of subjects:
- English language
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Art & Design,
- Music
- Information and communication technologies,
- Physical education and sports,
- Spanish
- German
- Student-centered learning (from grade 3).
Extracurricular activities also help in learning: from ballet to football, from the Forest School to the Quiz Club.
Teachers are native speakers, working in each class with experienced assistants.
Middle Classes: Key Stage 3: Secondary Years 7-9
- Age: 12-14 years.
Electives to the taste of students are gradually beginning to be added to compulsory subjects (according to the British National Curriculum). The program is based on mathematics, English language or literature. The course of natural sciences, physics is actively expanding (there is more and more practice, real research), the compulsory study of the Spanish language continues (other foreign languages can be added to it).
In addition, a wide range of circles (academic and entertainment) is offered: chess, singing and music, design, art, etc.
General list of subjects:
- English language
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Drama
- Art
- Music
- Information and communication technologies,
- Physical education and sports,
- Spanish
- German.
It is important that the curriculum maintains a balance, natural progress from junior classes to higher and older grades: children gain knowledge and skills gradually, smoothly, logically.
IGCSE Key Stage 4: Upper Secondary Years 10-11
- Students age: 14-16 years old, grades 10-11.
The traditional British program, designed for foreign students, involves training for two years, includes 3 compulsory and up to 5 elective courses. English is studied compulsorily (as a native language or as a foreign language), French and German courses are available.
List of subjects:
- English Language and Literature,
- Mathematics
- German
- Spanish
- Art & Design,
- Computer Science,
- Geography
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Native language
- Business Sciences,
- Global perspectives.
It is possible to take this course online: please contact your advisor for details.
A-level Key Stage 5: Sixth Form Year 12-13
- Students age: 16-18 years.
The traditional British course for high school students, the "gold standard" of secondary education in the UK, is now available in Spain! This program helps graduates to enter the best universities in Britain, Spain and other countries of Europe and the world without additional exams.
The course takes two years, on average, a student studies 4 subjects, chosen to his liking - there are no compulsory disciplines here. The study is very deep, thorough, scientific: this makes it possible to prepare as much as possible in the chosen specialty (which usually coincides with the chosen university direction).
Available items:
- Mathematics
- English Language and Literature,
- Biology
- Physics
- Business
- Economics
- Art
- Computer Science,
- Spanish
- German.
It is possible to take this course online: please contact your advisor for details.
IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Key Stage 5: Sixth Form Year 12-13
- Students age: 16-18 years.
The International Baccalaureate, a universal international course, is an excellent preparation for a university in any country in the world. The Diploma Programme is an IB stage designed for high school students aged 16-18 and preparing them for admission to the chosen university. It is considered a full-fledged alternative to A-level.
An important advantage of IB is the interdisciplinary connections between subjects: various disciplines are taught not in isolation from each other, but in maximum conjunction. This gives teenagers the opportunity to better understand the interconnections of the modern scientific (and not only) world, in general, to study better and more effectively. In addition to academic development, IB DP students also receive general mental (critical, analytical thinking), learn to write an extended essay (4000 words), take a course in theory of knowledge (TOK), as well as the CAS program (Creativity, Service, Activity) aimed at extracurricular development (sports, creativity, volunteering, charity and social work).
Curriculum
Each student chooses for himself 6 subjects from 6 subject groups: three are studied at a standard level of complexity, 3 at an increased, in-depth level. If desired, you can choose two items from Group No. 1, and instead of an item from Group No. 6, choose options from groups No. 3 or No. 4 - the main thing is that the total number is six.
- Languages and literature: English, Spanish.
- Foreign (world) languages: English (level B), Spanish for beginners.
- Society and Personality: History, Business and Management, Psychology, Geography.
- Sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, IT.
- Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches, Applications & Interpretations.
- Art: visual arts, music.
It is possible to take this course online: please contact your advisor for details.
Summer camp for schoolchildren
- Duration: 1 week,
- Students age: 5-12 years old (grades 1-7).
The summer camp on the Thames British School Madrid campus is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the school, improve your English and at the same time have a great rest. Native teachers have extensive experience working with foreign students, so they know how to best organize both study and recreation, while ensuring safety 24/7.
The program is based on the standards of the Oxford and Cambridge English Language Learning Curriculum. All basic English skills are studied: reading, speaking, writing, listening comprehension (listening comprehension), grammar, vocabulary.
Learning takes place in an easy, interactive, almost entertaining way, so that children themselves do not notice how they progress in the language and learn! They are also helped by the international atmosphere on campus, classmates from all over the world, and a huge variety of extracurricular activities, games and trips.
Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The price, in addition to the educational and extracurricular course, includes breakfast, lunch and a snack.
Summer Football Camp
- Students age: 8-18 years.
Summer football camp for football lovers! This is an opportunity not only to have a great rest and see a new country, but also to completely surrender to your favorite hobby, significantly improve your gaming skills and sports performance. Professionals from the Spanish Premier League, LaLiga and Bundesliga will work with students.
The football program will help improve both general gaming skills and individual performance, focus on a healthy lifestyle in general, talk about the benefits of sports, the value of quality rest and stretching.
The course includes:
- Professional game sessions with experienced coaches.
- Accommodation in the hotel (all inclusive): three meals a day for athletes (+ lunchboxes for training), WiFi throughout, daily cleaning, TV and air conditioning in the rooms.
- Excursions and extracurricular activities, entertainment. It can be a sightseeing tour of Toledo (the ancient capital of the region), a trip to the legendary Bernabeu stadium (home to the Real Madrid team), the Wanda Metropolitano tour (where you can feel like both a first-class football player and a VIP fan), University UAX (where the Rafael Nadal tennis school operates), a large sightseeing tour of Madrid, a huge amusement park Warner Bros. Park (for the whole day!).
- All transfers,
- Constant supervision of at least 2 accompanying persons,
- Graduation personal certificate,
- A set of training uniforms and equipment.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school provides its students with comfortable living conditions so that children and teenagers can feel at home even away from home.
Micampus Leganes Residence
The main type of accommodation for students of Thames British School Madrid, provided in cooperation with the best and largest accommodation provider in Europe. This is a modern and comfortable apartment within walking distance from the school, with cozy rooms equipped with everything necessary for students. In the public domain there is a cafeteria, a gym, common areas for communication and recreation, laundries, classrooms for self-study, 24/7 security service. Students have access to support around the clock. The staff of the residence regularly organizes general events: holidays, parties, walks and excursions, cultural seminars.
Ochagavia Residence
Modern residence-townhouse near a pine forest (Villanueva de la Cañada), completely renovated in 2015. At the service of residents:
- A double bed and a large work desk for each resident,
- Fast WiFi (1 Gbps),
- 4K TV,
- Well-equipped kitchen,
- Washing machines and dryers,
- Air conditioning and heating,
- Security control system.
Within walking distance there are many public transport stops, a pharmacy and a police station, shops, cafes, supermarkets.
The cost of living – Micampus Leganes (per person per month), including three meals a day on weekdays (all rooms with bathroom):
- Triple room = 761 €,
- Double room = 850 €,
- Private room Economy = 761 €,
- Private room Standard = 1109 €,
- Private room Extra = 1072 €.
Activities Thames British Private School Madrid
Thames British School Madrid, like any British boarding school, places a strong emphasis on sports. Thanks to the partnership with the elite club Las Encinas de Boadilla, students can engage in a variety of disciplines:
- Water polo
- Golf
- Speed skating,
- Riding
- Roller skating,
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Swimming
- Hockey
- Canoeing,
- Figure skating,
- Dancing
- Paddle tennis,
- General fitness,
- Karate
- Judo
- Triathlon.
Advantages
- Good location: Majadahonda is a calm and cozy suburb of Madrid, while the center of the capital can be reached in just half an hour,
- Belonging to the experienced and respected educational network Thames UK Group is a guarantee of the quality of education,
- Experienced teachers with appropriate high qualifications (about 40),
- Work on the principles of the British curriculum - Cambridge Curriculum,
- The widest opportunities for extracurricular recreation and entertainment,
- Partnering with some of the best local sports organizations: Atletico Madrid and Club las Encinas de Boadilla,
- 100% admission of graduates to prestigious universities in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain,
- 25+ nationalities on campus,
- The ratio of the teacher to the students in the class is 1: 7,
- The opportunity to study online (check with your manager for details on programs and curricula).
Facilities and equipment at Thames British Private School Madrid
The school is located in Majadahonda, 30 km from the center of Madrid, and occupies more than 6200 sq. m. Half an hour's drive from Madrid International Airport (Barajas). On its territory or nearby, students have access to:
- Football field (artificial turf),
- Basketball court,
- Studios for dance, ballet,
- Music studios,
- Cinema
- Cozy area for relaxation and lunch,
- 4 outdoor play areas for children of different ages,
- Library (including a department for high school students - with a cozy veranda on the roof),
- Las Encinas Sports Club,
- Stadium Atletico Madrid.
Students study in bright and spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards and other modern equipment.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of the courses does not include and is paid separately:
- Registration fee (non-refundable) = 1250 €,
- Deposit (refundable after issue) = from 1250 €,
- Annual fee for returning students (deducted from the cost of the first semester) = 500 €,
- Transfers
- Flights
- Pocket expenses,
- Insurance
- Breakfasts for the youngest students (Breakfast Club, 8:00-8:45) = 5 € / day, 100 € / month,
- Lunches (per semester): preschoolers = 415 €, other students = 635 €,
- Childcare after school (16-17 hours): 1-2 days a week = 50 € / month, 3-5 days a week = 100 € / month,
- Teaching materials (per semester): preschoolers = 220 €, up to Key Stages 2 = 385 €, up to Key Stages 5 inclusive = 495 €.
Enrolment process
The process of enrolling in Thames British School Madrid is pretty standard:
- Fill out the introductory application form.
- Pass an interview (parents and child). An additional interview with a psychologist may be scheduled.
- Middle-aged and older students take entrance exams: in grades 10-11 - mathematics and English, in grades 12-13 - English + two subjects to choose from, which the student plans to study further.
- Upon receipt of a positive decision from the admissions committee, parents fill out forms for enrollment, confirm their desire - and receive further instructions on payment and arrival on campus.
Scholarships Thames British Private School Madrid
The school offers discounts for siblings who are enrolled at the school at the same time (from the annual price):
- 10% for the second child,
- 15% for the third child,
- 20% for the fourth child.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
