Colegio Internacional Aravaca

madrid·Spain·International Aravaca offers a complete IB education from age 2 to 18. The school is bilingual from the start, with English and Spanish learning woven into every stage. It is the only school in the area offering the full IB continuum, from the Primary Years Programme to the IB Diploma Programme. Early Years (ages 2-5) emphasise English and Spanish immersion; Primary School (ages 6-12) integrates the Spanish curriculum with the Primary Years Programme; Secondary School (ages 12-16) delivers National Baccalaureate studies alongside the Middle Years Programme; and 16-18 learners can choose between the Spanish Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate. Sixth Formers have two graduation paths, Spanish Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma Programme, both globally recognised and opening doors to top universities worldwide. The life skills framework, personalised learning and Future Pathways provide guidance for university and careers, including opportunities through exclusive scholarships with renowned institutions.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Colegio Internacional Aravaca is a bilingual day school in Madrid, Spain, serving students from ages 2 to 18 with instruction in English and Spanish. The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. English and Spanish immersion is integrated throughout Early Years and all subsequent stages of the curriculum.

Location

Spain

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.

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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