School reviews
School reviews

School reviews

What is it like to be a student at El Altillo? Hear directly from our community.

Students, staff, families and alumni share their personal stories, highlighting the unique, supportive environment that makes our school special - a place where we grow, innovate and thrive together.

África Romero

Studying abroad with purpose and commitment

Studying at El Altillo has given me the opportunity to continue my education abroad, becoming a skilled, committed and solidary person.

África Romero

2º Baccalaureate Student

Alejandra

IB Diploma skills for success in biomedical studies

El Colegio me ha dado la oportunidad de realizar el Programa Diploma del BI que me ha facilitado la adaptación al ambiente universitario. Actualmente puedo decir que gracias a lametodología del Programa Diploma, estoy llevando mis estudios de Grado en Ciencias Biomedicas con una mayor soltura y las destrezas necesarias.

Alejandra

Former Student

Antonio Real O'Neil

Skills that go beyond the classroom

It is difficult to sum up what this school has meant for my academic and private life. If I had to pick something, it would be the high level of language teaching, the culture of hard work to achieve goals, communication skills, team work, all of which are highly valued by companies.

Antonio Real O'Neil

Former Student

Daniela

From IB to London - prepared for global university life

The IB Diploma Programme and the language training I received at school have opened the door for me to pursue my university studies in London. Thanks to this preparation, I’ve confidently adapted to the international university environment, working on projects more fluently and improving my language skills in a global setting.

Daniela

Former Student

Carmen De Diego

A supportive community that makes every moment count

I'm truly grateful for the sense of community we’ve built as final year students, supporting each other through every challenge has made this journey unforgettable.

Carmen De Diego

Baccalaureate Student

Familia Rodríguez Benjumeda

Academic excellence with humanity and flexibility

We chose El Altillo because of its balance between academic excellence, proximity and flexibility. We were looking for a demanding, innovative and humane school, and today we know we were right.

Familia Rodríguez Benjumeda

Parents

Familia Virués Ávila

Helping our children grow with gratitude and purpose

At El Altillo we not only entrust our children's education, but also their dreams: today we know that they have grown in values, in gratitude and in the certainty that, whatever happens, we will always be there to set them on the right path.

Familia Virués Ávila

Parents

Francisco Sanchez Cuellar

A journey of values and growth

Choosing a school means looking beyond the academic aspect. They gave me much more than an education - a full learning experience based on values like volunteering, self-confidence, ambition and responsibility. If I could choose again where to study, I'd choose here.

Francisco Sanchez Cuellar

Former Student

Isabel Marin Gamero

Learning to stand out through personal growth

I have to thank the school for the quality of my education and the language skills they taught me. But I am most grateful for the personal growth that makes me stand out from the rest.

Isabel Marin Gamero

Former Student

Marisa Rubio

Why teaching public speaking truly matters

Watching students grow in confidence as they speak is incredibly rewarding and reminds you why teaching public speaking matters so much.

Marisa Rubio

English & Public Speaking teacher

Susana Duarte

Critical thinking in action with IB Biology

In Diploma Pogramme Biology we connect, extend and challenge to develop (the skills of) our critical thinking

Susana Duarte

Biology teacher

África Romero

2º Baccalaureate Student

Alejandra

Former Student

Antonio Real O'Neil

Former Student

Daniela

Former Student

Carmen De Diego

Baccalaureate Student

Familia Rodríguez Benjumeda

Parents

Familia Virués Ávila

Parents

Francisco Sanchez Cuellar

Former Student

Isabel Marin Gamero

Former Student

Marisa Rubio

English & Public Speaking teacher

Susana Duarte

Biology teacher

África Romero

2º Baccalaureate Student

Alejandra

Former Student

Antonio Real O'Neil

Former Student

Daniela

Former Student

Carmen De Diego

Baccalaureate Student

Familia Rodríguez Benjumeda

Parents

Familia Virués Ávila

Parents

Francisco Sanchez Cuellar

Former Student

Isabel Marin Gamero

Former Student

Marisa Rubio

English & Public Speaking teacher

Susana Duarte

Biology teacher

Alumni

Alumni

El Altillo's legacy lives on through our exceptional alumni, who are making their mark at the world's most prestigious universities and beyond. Armed with the leadership skills, global perspective and academic excellence nurtured during their time here, our graduates consistently rise to prominent positions across industries – proving that an El Altillo education is a launchpad for lifelong success.

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Alumnus Jaime Walter credits his Computer Science success at University of Pennsylvania to El Altillo's innovative FabLab and global learning opportunities that shaped his future.

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El Espanol - Top 20 Most International
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