The Global College is an innovative IB boarding and day school in the center of Madrid. Our highly personalized curriculum, superb career guidance, and urban campus provide an amazing pre-university experience.

• We combine the IB Diploma Programme with an Entrepreneurship Project, giving students the chance to put real-world skills to the test.
• Our strategic alliance with IE University provides powerful insights into what students need to succeed at universities across the globe.
• Unique urban campus provides amazing pre-university experiences, along with internship and international networking opportunities.
• Our teachers have an average of 20 years’ experience, and many are IB examiners.
• We are committed to building a diverse student body in terms of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds. To this end, we offer two financial aid programs: Merit-based scholarships and Means-tested grants. We encourage families who cannot afford full tuition to contact our Admissions Team even if they think they will not qualify for financial aid. Our mission is to make The Global College accessible to students with true potential and we consider your specific situation.

Discover what it’s like to study the most international IB program in the heart of Madrid, taught by committed teachers who have a passion for academic excellence and entrepreneurship!

The Global College offers a unique IB Diploma Programme driven by entrepreneurship and technology in strategic alliance with IE University, ranked #1 University in Spain by Times Higher Education.We prepare our students to thrive in their chosen university and career paths through our highly personalized curriculum, superb career guidance, and entrepreneurial approach to education. Our faculty is composed of world-class IB teachers with international experience.
The Entrepreneurship Project
Co-designed and taught by the IE Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, students undertake an Entrepreneurship Project during the two years of the IBDP. Throughout the project they will identify, develop, validate, and pitch their ideas for business ventures, developing skills such as critical-thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
Entrepreneurial education focuses on developing real-world skills that will help students navigate and excel in a rapidly changing world. These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, empathy, as well as learning to learning to overcome obstacles and challenge oneself as a part of the growth process; attributes that are highly valued by the top universities and will serve students well beyond they graduate.
University & Career Guidance
Students are prepared to thrive in their desired higher education studies and careers. The Guidance Program is designed to help each student identify the appropriate undergraduate degree and university for their profile and future aspirations. They receive support from our University Counselor through one-on-one meetings, university visits and events, assessments, and professional advice.
A Tech-Driven Program
Technology is integrated throughout our curriculum. Thanks to our alliance with IE University, our teachers are trained and have access to the most advanced technology-based methodologies and tools allowing them to personalize students’ educational experience and improve their learning outcomes.
IBDP Subjects
GROUP 1: Language and Literature

English Language A: language and literature
Spanish Language A: language and literature
French Language A: language and literature

GROUP 2: Language Acquisition

English Language B
Spanish Language B
French Language B
German Language B
Mandarin ab initio * SL and HL (under arrangement with school)
Other languages are available on an arrangement basis

GROUP 3: Individuals and Societies

Business management
Economics
History
Environmental systems and societies
Psychology
Global Politics

GROUP 4: Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental systems and societies
Computer Science

GROUP 5: Mathematics

Mathematics: analysis and approaches
Mathematics: applications and interpretation

GROUP 6: The Arts

Film (Hybrid format)
Visual Arts
Or a selection from groups 1-4

CORE

CAS/ToK/Extended Essay
*Online subject

Boarding life is central to building a cohesive global student community. Our boarding house, located in Madrid’s vibrant and safe El Viso neighborhood, just a short walk from campus, offers welcoming and homey spaces designed for students to live, learn, and grow together, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

Bright individual & double rooms

Live-in residential staff

Video surveillance

High-speed Wi-Fi

Weekend activities

Mediterranean diet options

CAS & Extended Experiences
Creative thinking, a healthy lifestyle and service within the community are essential for the personal development of students. As a result, Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) activities are a key element of the Diploma Programme, to be completed by students alongside their academic studies.
We offer a wide range of Extended Experiences, which provide students with opportunities for developing their interests, talents, organization, and leadership skills.
Wellbeing Program
The program is co-designed with the IE Center for Health, Wellbeing and Happiness. It focuses on three core areas essential for students to reach their full potential: body (health), mind (wellbeing) and spirit (happiness). Through workshops, activities and sessions based on research, we will provide knowledge and effective tools to make healthy lifestyle choices and understand their impact on wellbeing and academic performance. Sessions will take place throughout each term to strengthen these dimensions.
Fostering confidence and responsibility in our students is key for developing a growth mindset, where students believe in their own academic and personal development for their future success.
Winter Campus
During the winter, we transfer our whole campus to Val Thorens, France, for a full week of skiing and studying! Our students learn with asynchronous sessions in the afternoon, ski in the morning, and get in touch with new experiences, places, and cultures. This is part of our ongoing drive to maximize the use of EdTech tools to ensure they can learn from anywhere.
Pre-IB Summer Program
This program is an exciting opportunity for enrolled students to get prepared for the beginning of their course in September. During the Pre-IB Summer Program students learn about entrepreneurship, sustainability and develop their leadership skills. They will meet their future classmates and join an international community.
Sports
We strive to inspire our students to engage and enjoy physical activity. We offer a broad range of sports including soccer, volleyball, spinning, fitness, swimming, running, and basketball using modern facilities near our campus, including those of IE University. Our students will be able to join IE University’s teams and sports clubs.
Clubs
Led by teachers and students, clubs are a major part of the school experience and CAS opportunities. There are 50 clubs, which include Blockchain, Debate, Chess, Entrepreneurship, Art, Coding, Economics, and many more.