judysharpschool.es

What It Is

Judy Sharp International School is a private, non-profit American international school located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. It serves students aged 11–18, corresponding to U.S. Grades 6–12. Rather than positioning itself as a typical large international school, it emphasizes providing a safer, more supportive learning environment for students who struggle in traditional classrooms.

Key Features

In terms of curriculum, the school offers an accredited American program and states that it can be validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education as official ESO or Bachillerato qualifications. It plans to expand AP offerings in the future, but the current main content does not indicate that AP courses are already available. The primary language of instruction is English. Apart from the Official Spanish Program, most courses are taught by native English-speaking teachers, and ESL support is available for students who need to improve their English. The school’s strongest feature is its learning support: it explicitly serves students with dyslexia, ADD/TDA, ADHD/TDAH, high-functioning autism spectrum profiles, and other learning challenges. The average student-teacher ratio is about 1:4, with a total student body typically around 25–30 and about 4–8 students per grade, allowing for a very high level of personalization.

Pricing and Admissions

The school accepts new students year-round, but families are advised to begin the application process no later than the end of April. Regarding fees, the official website clearly states that tuition is not publicly listed and that families must contact the school directly. It also offers individual and corporate fee plans, need-based financial aid, and packages related to the U.S. Department of Defense. For budget-conscious families, the upfront transparency of cost information is only moderate.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths include small class sizes, a strong support system, a clear focus on special learning needs, and the potential to connect an American curriculum with official Spanish qualifications. It is especially valuable for students who have experienced frustration in mainstream classrooms and need ongoing individualized attention. The limitations are also clear: the school is very small, so its social circle, electives, and extracurricular offerings may not be as broad as those of larger international schools; tuition is not publicly disclosed; and students are expected to have fluent English, which creates a relatively high entry barrier for those without an English-language foundation.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is suitable for English-speaking families living in Madrid who want an American-style secondary education and need support for learning differences. It is not particularly suitable as an online course or short-term training option. Access from mainland China is not addressed in the main content, so it is considered unknown.