EDUCATIONAL MODEL
Casvi International American School is an International Baccalaureate school in Madrid and offers Pre-School, Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School education. Thanks to the continuum of the three IB Programs (PYP, MYP and DP), students can start preparing for the Diploma Program from the age of three, within the American curriculum.
IB METHODOLOGY
International Baccalaureate School in Madrid
Casvi International American School is among the few private schools in Madrid that offer the continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. These three programs are: PYP (Primary School Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and DP (Diploma Programme).
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a globally recognized educational approach that seeks to develop well-rounded, reflective, and internationally minded individuals. This educational framework focuses not only on academic proficiency, but also on the holistic formation of students, cultivating skills such as critical thinking, inquiry, and empathy. The IB methodology encourages students to explore connections between disciplines, promoting intercultural understanding and positive action in the community.
At Casvi International American School, as an International Baccalaureate school in Madrid, we fully embrace the IB principles to inspire deep and lasting learning in our students. From an early age, we encourage the acquisition of skills and abilities useful for our students to face the challenges of the future.
PYP (3 - 12 years old)
MYP (11 - 16 years old)
DP (16 - 18 years old)
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) enables students to learn to express their opinions, make choices and take responsibility. Through units of inquiry, students develop a solid conceptual understanding beyond the acquisition of knowledge. It builds caring and culturally aware children who are able to actively participate in their own learning.
Learn more about our Pre-School, Kindergarten, and Elementary Education system.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. It is also an inclusive program that benefits students with a wide range of academic interests and abilities. It develops students’ confidence to manage their own learning and make connections between their learning in the classroom and in the real world.
Learn more about our High School.
The Diploma Programme (DP) prepares students for their future. It seeks to promote an inquiring mindset in students, fostering a desire to learn and preparing them to excel in their career paths. The goal is that students achieve excellent breadth and depth of knowledge, while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Learn more about our Diploma Programme.
American Curriculum
We teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) methodology within the American curriculum, which is distinguished by its comprehensive approach and adaptability to the individual needs of students. We provide a solid education from kindergarten through high school.
In the early stages of Pre-School, we focus on the development of fundamental skills and encourage children’s curiosity. As they advance to more advanced levels in Primary School, our curriculum expands to more deeply address academic concepts and specialized skills.
Our educational methodology in these later grades, as in Middle School, focuses on preparing students for higher academic challenges, while cultivating practical skills and critical thinking. Thus, throughout all phases, we seek to provide our students with the foundation necessary to reach High School ready and achieve academic and personal success.
Table of Equivalences
English as a language of instruction
As an International Baccalaureate school in Madrid, but with an American curriculum, the language of instruction is English. From Nursery to Diploma Programme, students receive most of their classes in English, thanks to our highly qualified native teachers.
ACCREDITATIONS
Community of Madrid
Middle States Association
IB School
Casvi International American School is an authorized center by the Community of Madrid with the center code 28078511 as a foreign center.
In accordance with Spanish law, as an American school in Spain, we are accredited by one of the four accrediting agencies in the United States. In our case, we are members of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
We have accreditation for all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, at all stages of education: PYP, MYP, and DP.
INNOVATION
At our IB school in Madrid, we prioritize innovation in teaching. Students not only focus on acquiring knowledge, but they also investigate. Therefore, all subjects have a very important practical part. Through the programs (PYP, MYP and DP), students develop their full potential in multiple aspects. Values, skills, contents and multiple competencies are essential for the personal, emotional and professional development of our students.
LINGUISTIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
In addition to methodological innovation, our school is also at the forefront of language teaching and technology.
We teach the languages most in demand in today’s society, such as English, German, and Chinese. We also teach the use of technology.
