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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

C. Nevado del Ruiz, 1, Hortaleza, 28033 Madrid, Madrid

Education level: Secondary (12-16) · High School (16-18)Language of instruction: Spanish · English · FrenchCurriculum: Spanish Curriculum
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Key information

Accepted ages
Secondary (12-16) · High School (16-18)
Languages
Spanish · English · French
Schedule
Continuous day
CAM code
28039888
Authorized centre
Yes

About the school

IES Gabriel García Márquez is a public secondary school in Madrid, located in the Hortaleza district, offering compulsory secondary education (ESO) and Bachillerato (upper secondary, ages 16–18). It has a Diversification program in 4th year of ESO. Instruction is conducted in Spanish, with English and French.

The school has a student radio station named La Onda Maconda, chosen by a vote from the educational community, and publishes a news bulletin created by the students. It organizes sports activities under the IPAFD program, including volleyball, canoeing, and orienteering, as well as language immersion, sports, and cultural trips, such as those held in Asturias and Cantabria for students in 1st and 2nd year of ESO.

It also promotes solidarity and cultural initiatives, such as participation in the Children Without Cancer Race, visits to the Student Residence related to the Generation of '27, and its presence in the Junior Mathematical Olympiad. Additionally, it hosts talks and workshops on biomedical research and the health risks of vaping.

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How to get to Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Address

C. Nevado del Ruiz, 1, Hortaleza, 28033 Madrid

Nearby transport

Metro3
  • Mar de Cristal241 m
  • San Lorenzo593 m
  • Canillas629 m

Transport verified on June 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

It is a public center in Madrid, located in the Hortaleza district, that provides Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate. The teaching is conducted in Spanish, with English and French.

Yes, the center has a Diversification program in 4th year of ESO.

The center has a school radio station, whose name, La Onda Maconda, was chosen by voting from the educational community. Additionally, it publishes a news bulletin prepared by the students.

Among the sports activities of the IPAFD program are volleyball, canoeing, and orienteering. The volleyball spots are full for the 26-27 school year and new registrations go to the waiting list.

The center organizes language immersion, sports, and cultural trips, such as the one carried out in Asturias and Cantabria by students from 1st and 2nd year of ESO.

The enrollment of new students admitted to IES Gabriel García Márquez takes place on June 26, 29, and 30.

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