Accreditations
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Thames British School in Madrid became an IB World School for the Diploma Programme in June 2023. Following the authorization, the Diploma Programme is now fully operational with a dedicated team of trained and experienced teachers.
We are delighted to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) as a pathway for both continuing students and external candidates as the IBDP is a globally recognized two-year course, serving as an excellent stepping stone to university.
The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous, academically challenging, and balanced educational experience designed to prepare students aged 16 to 19 for success at university and beyond.
To ensure both breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, students choose courses from the following subject groups: Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and possibly, the Arts.
Beyond developing knowledge, the teaching methodology and the Core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, and Service) aim to foster a range of essential skills—Thinking, Communication, Research, Self-Management, and Social skills—while promoting international mindedness.
The IB Diploma Programme is highly regarded by both universities and employers worldwide.
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
In 2017 Thames British School in Madrid obtained its accreditation to offer Cambridge Upper Secondary IGCSE program which is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognized by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success in further programmes.
Cambridge International AS/A Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing excellent preparation for university education. They are part of the Cambridge Advanced stage. They are taken in over 125 countries and offer a choice of many different subjects. Cambridge International AS/A Level qualifications are widely recognized and valued by universities and employers alike.
NABSS – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH SCHOOLS IN SPAIN
Thames British School Madrid is officially a member of NABSS, the prestigious association of British Schools in Spain.
The British Council has been the official British representative for British education in Spain since 1940. One of its many functions is the certification of British schools in Spain for the Spanish Education Authorities. The British Embassy has delegated this authority to the British Council in Spain. Only schools which have successfully passed an inspection by an authorised inspectorate will be accredited, as happened with Thames British School.
SPANISH MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The Spanish Department is subject to the Spanish Education Inspection Act and our curriculum complies with the LOE (Ley Orgánica de Educación).
Our students study lengua y cultura española from Primary to Year 11, providing additional help in Spanish language to those students who need it in small groups.
The assessment of these subjects is carried out in accordance with the same rules as those applicable to the rest of the subjects studied at the school and the results are recorded in the corresponding academic certificate.
We are a collaborating entity with UNEDasiss, the UNED service created to manage the access and admission of students to Spanish universities.
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Note: As an international school we conduct admissions placement all throughout the year. Applications for the academic year 2023-2024 are for children in Nursery (2.5 years old) through to A Level.
