Fontenebro International School

Fontenebro International School offers a unique bilingual educational project in the northwest area of Madrid, with a clear international vocation to achieve the best and most complete education for its students.<br /> At Fontenebro, students enjoy a unique learning environment, designed to meet their individual needs in order to enhance their personal skills and talents and provide the tools and support necessary to achieve the greatest success in both their academic and professional lives.

Spanish curriculum with international methodology

English, Spanish, German, French

soccer: Heated pool, indoor sports center, basketball courts, volleyball court, regulation court for futsal and handball, judo mat court, climbing wall, psychomotricity classroom (Early Years); physic: Laboratories - biology and geology, physics and chemistry, technology and robotics; cloud: Multisensory classroom (Early Years); palette: Technical drawing; coworking: Multipurpose and audiovisual classroom; computer: Computer and internet rooms; music: Plastic and music classroom; screen: Media Lab - radio, TV and newspaper writing studio; books: Library; coffee: Dinning room; sleep: Dream Room (Early Years); playground: Play areas

International curriculum; Development of skills and talents; Emotional education; We encourage creativity, critical thinking and entrepreneurship; Small groups and personalised support; Excellent academic results; Eco-school

HUGO LIZ DE CASTRO

Head of Fontenebro International School, Spain

Originally from Portugal, Hugo is the youngest of four siblings. He was raised with a strong sense of family and community while surrounded by the principles and values that shape his personality and character. This makes him a person and an educator who stands for core values such as accountability, knowledge, and respect.<br /> He has served as both educator and administrator for schools and colleges over the past 20 years in countries spanning the globe. During this time, Hugo worked towards and led the delivery of consistent, high-quality education – those that have worked with him find Hugo to be a highly principled, open-minded individual with a strong ability to adapt and work well with those of different cultures, religions, and backgrounds.<br /> His strong background and experience in education and sports lead him to be a confident leader and a good listener who displays empathy to build positive relationships and successfully manage the complexities of international communities. Hugo firmly believes that the school only makes sense if it is designed and thought to serve the community where the wellbeing of the students prevails above everything, based on amazing learning where academic experiences are rigorous, relevant and help them build relationships while making real-world connections.<br /> Hugo is passionate about his family, education, the sea, and all sports in general, Kitesurfing being number one on the list.