Your Path to Global Academic Excellence Starts Here
At Brewster, we pride ourselves on offering diverse, world-class academic programs tailored to meet the aspirations of every student. Whether pursuing the American High School Diploma (HSD) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), our students are equipped with the skills and qualifications to excel at top universities worldwide.
The American High School Diploma:
The American High School Diploma provides a comprehensive education that combines flexibility with academic rigor. Students benefit from:
Continuous Assessment: Grades are built throughout the year via different assignments and assessments.
Dual qualification pathways: Perfectly suited for global applications, from Spanish universities (PAU exams) to top US and UK institutions with the addition of AP courses.
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
AP courses, designed by the US College Board, are challenging, university-level
classes that follow a curriculum typically found in first-year/freshman
university courses.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program:
Our IBDP is designed for students seeking a challenging, both nationally and internationally respected program that prepares them for renowned universities from all around the world. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Curriculum: Students select six subjects and complete core components like Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE) for critical skill development.
University Access: Students have direct access to UK and European universities, as well as Spanish public and private universities, without the need for homologation. The programme’s subject offerings are tailored to support pathways in humanities, social sciences, business, economics, marketing, international relations, politics, and related fields.
Holistic Development: Emphasizing academic excellence and personal growth, students graduate with the skills to thrive in a global society.
Both programs reflect our commitment to empowering students with a tailored, future-focused education that opens doors to universities worldwide.
Do you have any questions? Speak to us!
Jean Maher
Campus Director - ChamberíBiography
Jean Maher, Campus Director of Brewster Madrid in Chamberí, begins her 39th year in independent school education. Throughout her career, Jean served as teacher, dorm parent, coach, Admission Officer and advisor at both The Taft School in Connecticut and at Berkshire School in Massachusetts. Over her 20 years at Berkshire School, Jean served as Associate Director of Admission, Dean of Faculty, and in 2013 Jean became the school’s first female Associate Head of School where she focused on strategic planning, faculty development, sustainability and hiring, and programmatic development. After a full and rewarding career in New England schools, Jean joined Brewster Madrid as Campus Director in Chamberí.
A graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in Spanish Literature, Jean lived and studied in Madrid for her junior year of college. Upon graduating, Jean began her teaching career while pursuing a graduate degree over several summers at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain with the New York University program. After completing a masters in Spanish Literature, Jean promised herself that she would live and learn in Spain again in her career, and here she is! As she begins her second year at Brewster Madrid, Jean looks forward to supporting the strategic thinking, innovation, and joyful learning that is the hallmark of Brewster education.
Departments
Ms. Anneli Liesman
AP Coordinator
Mr. Daniel Alexander
Dean of Upper SchoolDepartments
