The process of looking for a school for my child has become quite overwhelming. We live in the north of Madrid, and a friend recently mentioned Qianyi International School, saying it seems to be doing quite well in recent years. I’ve searched online but have mostly found official information and very few firsthand accounts from parents. This led me to look into topics like the Qianyi International A1 tuition fees, and now I’ve come to the forum to ask: is anyone here familiar with this school?
I have a few main concerns: First, teaching quality and faculty. Is there a high teacher turnover rate? How much individual attention do the children receive? Second, the language environment. Although it’s called an international language school, the information I’ve seen suggests a significant proportion of Chinese students. I’m wondering what the actual linguistic environment is like. And finally, the school’s facilities and extracurricular activities. I hope for my child to have a well-rounded development, not just focus on rote learning.
Summary of Basic School Information
I’ve put together some public information I found online for discussion and to see if anything needs correction.
| Item | Information |
|---|
| School Name | Colegio Internacional de Idiomas Qianyi |
| Region | Community of Madrid |
| Main Curriculum | Official Spanish Ministry of Education curriculum, Chinese courses, English courses |
| Admission Levels | Preschool, Primary, Middle School, High School |
| School Features | Reportedly the only Chinese-Spanish bilingual international school in Spain |
The information in this table is what I’ve gathered from online sources. The feature that is both most appealing and most confusing is its ‘Chinese-Spanish bilingual’ characteristic. I’m not sure how this is implemented in practice in terms of the teaching balance between the two languages and its effectiveness. If my child’s main goal is to apply to universities in Spain or elsewhere in Europe, will there be any issues with how this curriculum connects to higher education requirements?
Finally, there’s the matter of tuition fees, which I’m sure everyone is curious about. International school fees are certainly not cheap, but for Qianyi specifically, what is the approximate range for a full academic year, including tuition, meals, school bus, miscellaneous fees, etc.? I’m sincerely asking for advice from experienced parents. If your child is currently enrolled, or if you have a friend whose child attends the school, I would be grateful if you could share your genuine experiences, whether they are positive aspects or complaints drawbacks. It would be invaluable for families like mine who are in the process of choosing a school. Thank you all in advance!
