Recognised as one of the best schools in Spain, Mirabal International School is a private, co-educational, and non-religious institution that provides a world-class multilingual education to over 1,800 students, from nursery through to sixth form.
Known for its outstanding academic achievements, Mirabal’s reputation is further reinforced by its membership in the Inspired Education Group – the global leader in premium education. This partnership connects the school to a worldwide network of top-tier schools, ensuring access to cutting-edge resources and international learning opportunities that empower students for success in an interconnected world.
Set within a 45,000m² campus in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Mirabal International School continually strives for excellence in education. Its latest investment – a full refurbishment of its science laboratories and art rooms – demonstrates its commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities that inspire creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. The goal was clear: to create modern and functional spaces where students can experiment, collaborate, and explore both scientific inquiry and artistic expression in an engaging and practical way.
S+B UK were chosen for this project due to our recent experience in Spain delivering several international school projects with great success, as well as the high quality of our furniture systems. We worked closely with the school to design, manufacture, and install bespoke furniture that not only matched Mirabal’s vision but also made the most of each room’s unique size and shape. The result is a blend of practicality and style, creating inspiring spaces for both students and teachers.
The specialist science labs—dedicated to Chemistry, Biology, and Physics—feature chevron-shaped student benches with integrated storage, maximising space efficiency while facilitating both lecture lessons and hands-on experiments. The custom-designed teacher’s demonstration area completes the bespoke design, while the SpaceSaver storage wall provides further storage as well as access to water facilities.
The school’s laboratories are equipped with a Mobiline fume cupboard, which, with its glass panels, ensures both safety and visibility while also providing all the functionality required for safe chemical experiments. Being mobile and mounted on castors, it can easily be connected to the docking stations located on the teacher’s desks and stored away in the Prep Room when not in use.
Additionally, two General Science labs now feature Octopod workstations, designed to promote teamwork and interactive learning.
The transformation also included two Art Rooms, with spacious, movable tables that provide ample room for creativity. Alongside generous storage along the walls, these designs ensure a flexible environment where students can immerse themselves in artistic exploration.