Base International School
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- American
About
Private international school in La Moraleja, Alcobendas, serving ages 1 to 18. Secular and independent since 1962. IB World School with the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme authorised; PYP in implementation. English is the language of instruction from the first year of early childhood, with Cambridge English levels and a Spanish national baccalaureate track.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB MYP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 1–18
Language
English, Spanish
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1962
- Religion
- none
- School day
- 09:00-17:00
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 33
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
Sports
- Swimming
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