
Fundación Educativa Jesuitas Centro Este. Colegio Nuestra Señora del Recuerdo
Christian, Founded 1880
Updated July 2026
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Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Recuerdo is a historic Jesuit school in Madrid, founded in 1880, dedicated to providing a comprehensive education based on Ignatian pedagogical principles. It serves students from Infantil through Bachillerato, including the International Baccalaureate program.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by Ignatian pedagogy, a model rooted in the tradition of the Society of Jesus. It emphasizes forming individuals 'for others' and fostering a community characterized by respect, mutual care, personal responsibility, and a positive, joyful approach to faith. The educational environment promotes global citizenship, environmental awareness, and social service as core components of student development.
Programmes
The school provides a full educational pathway covering Infantil, Primaria, ESO, and Bachillerato. At the Bachillerato level, students can choose between the National Bachillerato or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The IB curriculum includes subjects such as Language and Literature, Mathematics, English, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Global Politics, French, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Student support
Learning support
The Department of Orientation (DOE) is responsible for addressing the educational needs of all students. Its primary objective is to maximize the intellectual, social, and affective potential of each student through personalized support and guidance.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school follows the ordinary admission process for state-subsidized levels (Infantil, Primaria, and ESO), with applications typically submitted in March. For Bachillerato, the school offers both the National and International Baccalaureate pathways, with specific application procedures managed through the school's secretariat or the Madrid regional virtual office. Prospective families can consult the school for information regarding vacant places, which are determined based on current enrollment, feeder school projections, and authorized capacity.
Calendar
The school operates according to the official academic calendar established by the Community of Madrid. The school day for Infantil and Primaria generally runs from 9:00 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 17:00 (with adjusted hours on Wednesdays), while ESO students follow a schedule from 08:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 or 17:00 depending on the day.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on the historic 'El Recuerdo' estate in Chamartín, Madrid, the campus features various buildings designed to support its educational mission. The facilities include a library, a dining hall, and sports areas such as padel courts. The school also maintains a chapel and dedicated spaces for pastoral and academic activities.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including the Escolanía (choir) and various sports such as padel. Students also participate in cultural activities, eTwinning projects, and social service initiatives, particularly in the first year of Bachillerato, which focus on values of justice, tolerance, and solidarity. Additionally, the school hosts events such as nativity scene competitions and holiday campaigns.
- D.ª Gemma Campo PuchCoordinadora IB
- D.ª América Luz Fernández BolañosCOORDINACIÓN DE MONOGRAFÍA
- D.ª Gema Aguado MonguióDEPARTAMENTO DE ORIENTACIÓN
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