Liceo Sorolla International School

madrid·Spain·Primary education follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 12, designed to foster curiosity through inquiry-based learning and to develop an international mindset. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves students aged 11 to 16, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration, and preparing learners for the Diploma Programme and higher education. The school offers the Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the Spanish Baccalaureate; students study six subjects (three higher level and three standard level) and complete the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service core components. The DP is for students aged 16 to 19 and is recognized by leading universities worldwide; the school reports a 100% DP pass rate since 2016 and a 2020 average of 34.41/45 (8.48 in university entrance ranking). National Baccalaureate is offered with two science tracks and one humanities track. The program is trilingual (Spanish + English + French) and includes students from about 25 nationalities with international trips to five countries.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Liceo Sorolla International School in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid educates children aged 2 to 18 through a blend of International Baccalaureate and Spanish national curricula. The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 12, the Middle Years Programme for ages 11 to 16, and offers the Diploma Programme alongside the Spanish Baccalaureate for students aged 16 to 19, with a 100% Diploma Programme pass rate since 2016. Instruction is conducted in Spanish, English, and French, and the student body represents approximately 25 nationalities.

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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