From age 3 to age 18
The whole way through, without changing school
Three stages, each built around where a child actually is, from the first day of preschool to the door of the university.
Secondary and Bachillerato · ages 12 to 17
Middle & High School
Middle & High School: academic preparation, personal growth and finding out what you are good at
Which stage for which age
The stages carry the names of the American system and cover the same ages as the Spanish stages.
| Stage | Spanish equivalent | Grades | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly | Preschool (Educación Infantil, second cycle) | — | 3 to 5 |
| Elementary School | Primary (Educación Primaria) | 1st to 6th Grade | 6 to 11 |
| Middle School | Compulsory secondary (ESO) | 7th to 10th Grade | 12 to 15 |
| High School | Bachillerato | 11th and 12th Grade | 16 to 17 |
The age is the one a child reaches in the calendar year in which each grade starts.
On graduation
Dual diploma
Students graduate with the American High School diploma, recognized by universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and France, and with the Spanish Bachillerato, officially recognized by the Ministry of Education.