Laude Fontenebro School

Founded in 1996, the school is guided by values of resilience, honesty, empathy, creativity, teamwork, and responsibility. It emphasizes a comprehensive, personalized educational project that integrates emotional education—developed in collaboration with the Botín Foundation—with academic excellence. The school aims to train independent, global citizens who are capable of directing their own futures and caring for the environment.

The school provides a bilingual education, with more than half of the study load conducted in English and a third language (French or German) introduced in Year 4 of Primary. The academic offering includes the Spanish curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the Middle Years Curriculum (MYC). The school also offers the Spanish Bachillerato and international pathways, including a Baccalaureate of Arts, to prepare students for university. Technology is integrated across all stages via the Google for Education platform, with students utilizing Chromebooks and tablets for project-based learning.

Students consistently achieve strong academic results, with graduates progressing to prestigious universities in Spain and around the world. The school is an official examination center for Cambridge (English), Goethe (German), and DELF (French) certifications. Alumni frequently report high levels of confidence, maturity, and fluency in English, with some former students returning to join the school's professional staff.

The school provides a personalized support service for students who require additional assistance, as well as a High Ability Programme for students demonstrating exceptional performance or talents. In Primary, this support is facilitated by a second teacher in the classroom, while in Secondary, it is offered across core subjects including Spanish, mathematics, and English. The school also maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, with an average of 18 students per class and a maximum of 22.

The admissions process is open throughout the year and begins with an initial contact to schedule a school tour or virtual call. Prospective students may be required to submit previous school reports and complete placement assessments in Spanish and English. Upon successful completion of the assessment, the school issues a written offer, and families have a fixed period of 5 to 10 days to reserve a place and complete the enrolment process.

Located in a valley at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, the campus features extensive sports, teaching, and recreational facilities. These include an indoor climatized pool, an indoor sports center, basketball and volleyball courts, a regulation futsal and handball court, a judo mat area, and a climbing wall. Academic facilities include specialized laboratories for biology, geology, physics, chemistry, and technology/robotics, as well as a media lab for radio, TV, and newspaper production, a library, and dedicated multisensory and psychomotricity classrooms for Early Years.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including drama, music, debating clubs, and sports, where English is the primary language. Additionally, students participate in robotics, electronics, and programming projects, often competing in the international First Lego League. The school also promotes healthy habits through community activities, such as a weekly football group for parents and staff.