Lighthouse American School

Valdemarín, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  • IB PYP
  • American
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About

American school in Valdemarín, Madrid, accredited by NEASC and an IB school. The campus is a 4,250 m² estate between the El Pardo and Puerta de Hierro green areas, with garden, playgrounds, sports areas, art and music rooms, a technology room and a library.

Key facts

Source: Compiled from public sources

Info checked 2026-10-29

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · American

  • Ages

    Ages 3–16

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Accreditations
NEASC, IB

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    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.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Not here

    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.

  4. 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

  • Outdoor education

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Library

Arts

  • Art
  • Music

After-school activities

  • After school program
  • Summer camp

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Location

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Camino de la Zarzuela, 42, 28023 Madrid

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