Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Multilingualism

At St. George School in Madrid, multilingualism is at the heart of our community, reflecting the rich diversity of our students. With classmates from over 40 nationalities, students develop cultural awareness and language skills that support both academic and personal success.


From Infants to the IB Diploma, they become proficient in English and Spanish while also exploring other languages, including French and German.

Multilingual community

Students from 40+ nationalities speaking different languages 

English focus across stages

A core focus on English from Infants through to IB Diploma

Additional language options

Additional languages offered: Spanish, French and German

EAL & SAL Programmes

Dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme and SAL (Second Additional Language) classes for emerging language learners

Languages offered

Discover our private school in Madrid's language journey, from Infants to the IB Programme - building skills from their first words to their greatest achievements.

Infants & Primary Secondary & IB Programme

Infants & Primary

  • English as the core language
  • Spanish taught in line with Spanish education law (4 hours per week), including Spanish language and literature for fluent speakers or Spanish as a foreign language for beginners
  • French as an additional language in Years 5 a 6

Secondary & IB Programme

  • English as the core language
  • Spanish taught according to Spanish education law (4 hours per week) covering Spanish language and literature for advanced speakers, or Spanish as a foreign language for those with little or no prior knowledge
  • Additional languages - French and German
Infants & Primary

Infants & Primary

  • English as the core language
  • Spanish taught in line with Spanish education law (4 hours per week), including Spanish language and literature for fluent speakers or Spanish as a foreign language for beginners
  • French as an additional language in Years 5 a 6
Secondary & IB Programme

Secondary & IB Programme

  • English as the core language
  • Spanish taught according to Spanish education law (4 hours per week) covering Spanish language and literature for advanced speakers, or Spanish as a foreign language for those with little or no prior knowledge
  • Additional languages - French and German

Empowering every learner

Our International School in Madrid provides a diverse range of language experiences that help students develop the skills and resilience essential for success.

Tailored language assessments

Our Private school in Madrid is an authorised examination centre for Cambridge International, Edexcel and the IB Diploma Programme.

Tailored language assessments

Our Private school in Madrid is an authorised examination centre for Cambridge International, Edexcel and the IB Diploma Programme.

Real-world language opportunities

Through the ISP International Learning Opportunities programme, our students engage in cultural exchanges, debates, creative projects and enriching activities that allow them to confidently develop and enhance their language skills.

Real-world language opportunities

Through the ISP International Learning Opportunities programme, our students engage in cultural exchanges, debates, creative projects and enriching activities that allow them to confidently develop and enhance their language skills.

Tailored education

Our staff is dedicated to supporting each student's individual progress. With expert English-speaking teachers who bring exceptional teaching skills and inspiring expertise, we ensure your child develops into a confident global citizen.

Tailored education

Our staff is dedicated to supporting each student's individual progress. With expert English-speaking teachers who bring exceptional teaching skills and inspiring expertise, we ensure your child develops into a confident global citizen.

We could not be happier with the decision to have our children attended St. George Madrid! Our family's relocation to Madrid from the US has been seamless as a result of the children loving their new school. It feels like a big family. It feels like at home.

Lauren Smith

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Special Recognitions

Forbes - Top 100 2025
Micole 2025

Accreditations

Nabss Cambridge International Primary Curriculum IB NEASC Candidate Pearson Edexcel Duke of Edinburgh International Award