Academic Excellence
At Liceo Sorolla International School, we understand academic excellence as the balance between outstanding results, personal development and real preparation for the future.
Our goal is not only for students to achieve excellent grades, but also to help them develop the skills, confidence and mindset needed to successfully face the academic, university and professional challenges of the 21st century.
Through a combination of innovative methodologies, personalised support and continuous guidance, our students achieve excellent academic results year after year.
An Education That Develops Talent
As an international school in Pozuelo de Alarcón, we work to develop each student’s individual talent and help them reach their full potential.
Our educational model promotes essential skills such as:
Adaptability.
Critical thinking.
Collaboration.
Initiative.
Independence.
Through active and personalised methodologies, we adapt learning to the different ways students learn. Because every student is unique, and every path to success is different.
Personalised Support and Personal Development
Academic excellence also comes from emotional wellbeing and self-confidence.
At Liceo Sorolla International School, we place great importance on mentoring and close personal guidance for our students.
Through our Personal Improvement Plan (PIP), each student:
Sets personal and academic goals.
Works alongside their tutor to achieve them.
Learns to reflect on their progress and development.
From Primary through to Sixth Form, students develop independence, organisational skills and a mindset of continuous improvement. Our aim is to educate confident young people who are ready to face new challenges without fear of making mistakes.
Academic Results
Among the Best Academic Results in Madrid
Over the last 15 years, Liceo Sorolla International School has consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in the EvAU university entrance examinations among schools affiliated with the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
EvAU Results 2024/25
Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| EvAU Pass Rate | 100% |
| Average Baccalaureate Grade | 8.3 |
| Average Selectividad Grade | 7.5 |
| Average University Entrance Grade | 8 |
International Baccalaureate® Results 2024/25
Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| IBDP Pass Rate | 93% |
| Average IB Score | 31 out of 45 |
| Spanish Baccalaureate Equivalent | 8.6 out of 10 |
Our International Baccalaureate students continue to achieve academic results above the international average, consolidating the school’s position as a benchmark for international education and academic excellence.
Recognition and Rankings
Liceo Sorolla International School regularly appears among the highest-rated schools in Spain in national educational rankings.
Micole
El Mundo — Best Schools
El Español — Most Outstanding Schools
Educational Innovation Driving Results
We are part of the Best Schools in Spain programme together with other CICAE schools and work to become a leading school in educational innovation both within and beyond Spain.
We were pioneers in introducing Neuroscience into the classroom through several research projects in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry at the Complutense University of Madrid.
More than 15 years ago, we became one of the first schools to introduce Cooperative Learning into the classroom, and we have continuously kept our school updated with the latest educational technologies.
We are members of UNESCO Schools Network, Eco-Schools Network and UNICEF Friendly Schools. We are also a Cambridge Examination Centre, an Institut Français Examination Centre and Part of a network of more than 4,000 International Baccalaureate® schools worldwide.
Much More Than Academic Results
Beyond grades, we believe in a people-centred education.
What truly defines the excellence of Liceo Sorolla International School is our commitment to every student and every family.
We work to help each student discover their talent, find their passion and build a strong and fulfilling personal project. Because being a Liceo Sorolla student is for life.
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We invite you to come and see our school in action: a great opportunity to learn about our varied curriculum and discover the learning atmosphere in our campuses.
