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Intelligence Report
School Intelligence Report · Spain

British Council School

madrid·Spain·Rigorous academic curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, complemented by the Spanish curriculum, with BiBac for ages 16–18. The school serves pupils from ages 1 to 18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and BiBac pathways. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus spans more than 26,000 square metres and provides age‑appropriate facilities for each stage.
↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

British Council School in Madrid has served students from ages 1 to 18 since 1940, offering bilingual and bicultural education across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and BiBac pathways. The curriculum integrates the English National Curriculum with the Spanish system, and students aged 16 to 18 follow the BiBac programme. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus encompasses more than 26,000 square metres with age-appropriate facilities designed for each educational stage.

Students
2,000
Founded
1940.0
Location
Spain
02
Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence
2.8yr
Avg. tenure
Moderate
Stability signal
High
Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals
Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility
Signals
  • Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
  • No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
  • Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported
◈Intelligence note
Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.
03
Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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