Colegio San Patricio Madrid
June 18, 2019 | Education Listings, international school, Madrid, Madrid education, Schools Madrid, Spain
Colegio San Patricio Madrid is a private institution with three educational centres in the north of Madrid. The school at sixth form offers Spain’s national Bachillerato, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, or the Bilingual International Baccalaureate (IB). The school was ranked in the Top 5 among the best 50 schools in Spain according to Forbes España.
Curriculum
San Patricio School is a bilingual institution with Catholic roots that combines the Spanish national curriculum with English education and the option to study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program solely in English. It has a strong academic record.
Early years tuition emphasises a multilingual environment of Spanish, English, German and French, while following the Spanish national curriculum. The school takes inspiration from the Montessori education philosophy to develop student autonomy the Reggio Emilia method for developing the identity of the student and the artistic conception of the world and the care of nature and the environment.
Primary and Secondary education continues in a multilingual environment, preparing students for the Spanish Titulo de Graduado en Educación Secundaria, also known as the ESO.
Students can then choose between studying for Spain’s national Bachillerato qualification (ages 16-18) or study the IB Diploma Program, in either English only or in both Spanish and English. The latter qualification the school calls their ‘bilingual diploma programme’. For more information on curriculums, visit the school’s education pages.
The school has a strong academic record, achieving an average of 36 out of 45 points on the IB in the 2020-21 academic year. The IB Diploma has a worldwide average score of 29.9. 100% of students passed the Diploma, and 26% achieved more than 40 points.
Fees & Admissions
The Colegio San Patricio Madrid allows applications from candidates from different nationalities, beliefs and backgrounds. Prospective parents can book a school visit and start the application process on the school’s website, in both Spanish and English.
School fees range between 6,210 annually up to 12,368 for the bilingual bachillerato, depending on the child’s age and whether they are studying at the school’s Serrano campus, Moraleja campus or Soto campus.
Location
The school’s Serrano campus welcomes children from ages 3-11, from nursery to the end of primary school, and is based on Calle Serrano, one of the most exclusive areas in Madrid.
The school’s Moraleja campus welcomes children from ages 3-11, from nursery to the end of primary school, and is located in La Moraleja, a prestigious residential area on the outskirts of Madrid (10 minutes from the centre by car).
The school’s Soto campus teaches students ages 12-18 and is located in in Soto de La Moraleja.
“To speak of this school is to speak of a home. From a young age, students learn in an environment where trust, closeness, and genuine affection reign among all members of the school community. Parents feel reassured by the teachers’ commitment and the growing maturity of their children.
It is a school where not only is learning taught, but where well-rounded individuals are formed, with strong values and a holistic education that is evident in their behaviour both inside and outside of school. The relationships among classmates create friendships that often last even beyond graduation.
Sports activities and external competitions spark a genuine enthusiasm for sports and foster teamwork. Retreats and ski trips become unforgettable memories that everyone will cherish as they grow up. With a bilingual Spanish-English approach reinforced by other European languages, and modern facilities designed for well-being and creative growth, the school becomes a place where living is learning, and where learning is enjoying.“ – R.Y.
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Contact Details:
Serrano Centre (Pre-school and primary): +34 91 563 84 20 / infoserrano@colegiosanpatricio.es
La Moraleja Centre (Pre-school and primary): +34 91 650 07 91 / infomoraleja@colegiosanpatricio.es
El Soto Centre (Secondary and Baccalaureate): +34 91 650 06 02 / infosoto@colegiosanpatricio.es
Hablar de este colegio es hablar de un hogar. Desde pequeños, los alumnos aprenden en un ambiente donde reina la confianza, la cercanía y un cariño auténtico entre todos los miembros de la comunidad educativa. Los padres se sienten tranquilos al ver el compromiso de los profesores y la madurez que van adquiriendo sus hijos.
Es un centro donde no solo se enseña, sino donde se forma a personas completas, con valores sólidos y con una educación integral que se percibe en su manera de actuar dentro y fuera del colegio. La relación entre compañeros crea amistades que suelen mantenerse incluso más allá de la graduación.
Las actividades deportivas y las competiciones externas despiertan un entusiasmo genuino por el deporte y fomentan el trabajo en equipo. Las convivencias y los viajes de esquí se convierten en pequeños capítulos inolvidables que todos recordarán al crecer.
Con un enfoque bilingüe español‑inglés reforzado por otros idiomas europeos, y unas instalaciones modernas pensadas para el bienestar y el crecimiento creativo, el colegio se convierte en un lugar donde vivir es aprender, y donde aprender es disfrutar.