GMAT Prep Course in Madrid
A GMAT course tailored to your program and your target score. Since 2010, EPIC Prep Madrid has helped students achieve competitive scores of 645–750+—whether their goal is IE Business School or IESE in Madrid, or INSEAD, HEC Paris, London Business School, LSE, or Harvard abroad. Native English-speaking tutors who specialize exclusively in this exam, our proprietary content, and PrepDrills—our data-driven practice platform—will enable you to maximize your GMAT performance quickly and consistently—all developed right here at our office at Paseo de la Castellana 40.
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GMAT PREPARATION COURSES IN MADRID
Since 2010, EPIC Prep It has helped students from more than 8 countries achieve their target GMAT scores. In Madrid, We work with candidates applying to IE Business School, ESADE, and IESE in Spain, as well as many top schools abroad—each with a different timeline, starting level, and goal. That’s why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all course: After an initial assessment of your timeline, target score, and current GMAT knowledge, our advisors design your study plan and assign you the format that best suits your needs—one-on-one or in a small group—using the same expert tutors and the same platform, PrepDrills, that our students across Europe use.
Since 2010, EPIC Prep It has helped students from more than 8 countries achieve their target GMAT score. In Madrid, We work with candidates applying to IE Business School, ESADE, and IESE in Spain, as well as many top schools abroad—each with a different deadline, starting level, and goal. That’s why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all course: After an initial assessment of your deadline, target score, and current GMAT knowledge, our advisors design your study plan and assign you the format that best suits your needs—one-on-one or in a small group—with the same expert tutors and the same platform, PrepDrills, that our students use throughout Europe.
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GMAT Individual Course
- Duration: 5 weeks or more (flexible).
- Expert instructors: Native-speaking teachers with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: Over 2,000 GMAT exercises with immediate feedback.
- Up-to-date materials: Exclusive content, updated in line with GMAT changes.
- Practice exams: Realistic mock exams with results analysis.
- Personalized plan: Tailored to your progress to optimize your score.
- Start right away.
- Guidance on GMAT registration.
Group GMAT Course
- Duration: 7 weeks or more (flexible).
- Expert instructors: Native-speaking teachers with extensive experience and results in the top 1%.
- Smart practice: Over 2,000 GMAT exercises with instant feedback.
- Up-to-date materials: Exclusive content, updated in line with GMAT changes.
- Practice exams: Realistic mock exams with results analysis.
- Homogeneous groups: Small groups with aligned skill levels and goals.
- Start right away.
- Guidance on GMAT registration.
Testimonials
Since 2010, we have placed students at the center of our preparation. Among the thousands of students we have worked with, here is a selection of what they and their families have to say.
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Unique Resources of EPIC Prep
A team of tutors specialized in the GMAT, a dedicated software platform, and an immediate start around your schedule. These are projects and commitments that force us to understand the GMAT at a level that goes far beyond what's required to teach it — and that knowledge, built outside the classes, is what we bring into every session with our students.
Specialized GMAT Tutors
Native tutors with years of GMAT expertise
Native to the US and UK, academically distinguished, and with years of GMAT experience — our educators master the specific logic of the three sections, turning analysis into an impeccable track record of data-driven results.
PrepDrills
A platform designed for GMAT success
A joint venture between GMAT educators and our tech team, PrepDrills pairs technology with decades of expert exam knowledge. Organized by difficulty and test section— designed to take student performance to the next level.
Immediate start
A GMAT Prep course built around your schedule
No fixed start dates. We begin with a diagnostic test and design a study plan around your target GMAT score, exam date, and your availability — compatible with work or university. Get in touch today and start without waiting.
Everything Worth Knowing
GMAT preparation that is designed down to the last detail — to ensure every student reaches their target score.
The EPIC Prep Method
Since 2010, four pillars: specialized teachers, in-house materials, hands-on method, and constant progress analysis.
Read more about our methodology →From Diagnosis to Results
Every journey starts with data-driven diagnostics for the GMAT. A structured plan guides the student from the first session to exam day.
Continuous feedback
Constant updates for GMAT students. Tutors and software provide precise feedback after every session, with no surprises.
A Dedicated GMAT team
A team entirely focused on the GMAT: research, materials, and software. No distractions.
Ready for test day
Full GMAT mock exams under real conditions with PrepDrills. Test day should hold no surprises.
Recognized Globally
Five offices worldwide, students coming from over 15 countries. A reputation built on results.
How Does the GMAT Strengthen an MBA Application From Madrid?
Madrid is a top-tier destination for students aspiring to MBA and graduate business programs. With world-renowned business schools and a vibrant business community, the city attracts talented professionals from around the world. The GMAT is the preferred admissions exam at many of these institutions, thanks to its focus on the quantitative, verbal and analytical skills needed to succeed in business.
The GMAT at Madrid's Leading Business Schools
Madrid has established itself as a world-class educational hub, drawing students from across the globe to its well-known universities and business schools. The GMAT has emerged as the preferred choice among applicants to MBA and other graduate business programs in Madrid, thanks to its acceptance at prestigious institutions such as IE Business School, where it is a key requirement for the International MBA, the Global MBA and other programs; IESE Business School, where GMAT results are a crucial component of a competitive application; Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, which values the GMAT in the admissions process for MBA programs and other management-related master's degrees; and Universidad Complutense de Madrid Business School, where a strong GMAT score can significantly strengthen your application. With its emphasis on quantitative, verbal, analytical and integrated reasoning skills, the GMAT has become a passport to the best business education opportunities that Madrid has to offer. But the reach of the GMAT extends far beyond the borders of the Spanish capital.
Global Recognition of the GMAT
Beyond Madrid, the GMAT is the standard admissions exam for business programs around the world. A strong GMAT result opens doors not only in Spain but also at the most selective business schools internationally, such as MIT, NYU, INSEAD, London Business School, HEC Paris, Bocconi and many others.
What Makes Specialist GMAT Preparation Different in Madrid?
A candidate in Madrid applying to IE, IESE or an international program isn't only competing against classmates — they're up against professionals from around the world, many with months of GMAT-specific preparation already behind them. A strong academic record or a solid professional track record builds a real foundation, but it doesn't train the GMAT's particular logic, its pacing or its adaptive-format traps. That gap in approach, not ability, is the first thing a specialist course works on.
That's the difference between preparing alone or with a general tutor, and preparing with a team that since 2010 has taken thousands of students to their target score — the difference shows up directly in the result.
EPIC Prep Madrid is an academy that specializes in the GMAT. Every course starts with a diagnostic assessment — your starting level, your target score and your exam date — before we design your plan around expert tutors, exclusive materials and the EPIC Prep Methodology.
Call us and find out why our students have been achieving their goals since 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions About the GMAT Course in Madrid
This section compiles the answers to the questions we are most frequently asked by candidates in Madrid about the GMAT Focus Edition, in preparation for an MBA or a master’s degree in management or finance — ranging from the role it plays in the admissions process at IE Business School and IESE, to the differences between the GMAT and the GRE, the structure and scoring system of the current exam, the validity of the results, the retake policy, and the choice between taking the exam at an authorized test center or from home.
If your application includes business school programs in Madrid, elsewhere in Europe, the United States, or other international destinations, fully understanding how the GMAT works and the role it plays in each admissions process is key to developing a solid, well-thought-out admissions strategy.
Which universities in Madrid accept the GMAT?
IE Business School and IESE are the two leading institutions in Madrid that use the GMAT as part of their admissions process, where it is evaluated alongside the applicant’s professional background and the admissions interview. Outside the capital, ESADE in Barcelona also takes the GMAT into account as part of its admissions process, although it does not publish an official minimum score.
What GMAT score do I need for IE Business School?
IE Business School considers a GMAT Focus Edition score of 625, with a recommended range of 605 to 655 to ensure admission—although GMAC reports a higher actual class average, around 680, among students admitted to the MBA program. IE does not publish an official minimum score: it evaluates the GMAT alongside the applicant’s professional profile, essays, and interview, so scoring below the average does not rule out a strong application if the rest of the application is strong.
What GMAT score do I need for IESE?
IESE recommends a score of 650 or higher for its MBA admissions process. It does not publish an official minimum score beyond that recommendation, so an applicant with a score below that threshold may still be competitive if the rest of their application—professional experience, essays, and interview—is strong.
Can I prepare for the GMAT in Madrid and apply to international business schools?
Yes—the GMAT Focus Edition is the same test no matter where you take it, so preparing in Madrid doesn’t limit you to Spanish programs at all. Your score is just as valid at INSEAD, HEC Paris, London Business School, LSE, or Harvard as it is at any local school, and where you prepare has no bearing on how the result is interpreted. Many candidates in Madrid build their application portfolios with IE or IESE in mind, along with one of these international programs—not as mutually exclusive alternatives, but as part of the same application strategy.
Does EPIC Prep offer preparation for both the GMAT and the GRE in Madrid?
Yes—the GMAT and the GRE are prepared for as two completely separate programs, each with its own tutors and materials designed specifically for that exam. If you haven’t yet decided which test is a better fit for your target programs, our GMAT vs. GRE comparison explains the differences in scoring and format, or let us know which programs you’re aiming for, and we’ll guide you toward the right course.
How long does it take to prepare for the GMAT in Madrid?
The timeframe is the same in all the cities where we work: 10 to 15 weeks is typical when there’s no urgent deadline, 5 to 7 weeks covers a tighter window, and those who already have a solid foundation can sometimes complete the process in 3 to 5 weeks of focused work. In Madrid, your actual pace is determined during the initial interview, once we have your timeline, your target score, and your available hours on the table.
Where can I take the GMAT in Madrid?
The GMAT Focus Edition can be taken in Madrid at a Pearson VUE center or online from home using GMAC’s remote proctoring system. In both cases, the first step is to create an account on mba.com and complete your candidate profile. Many students in Madrid prefer the online format because of the flexible scheduling, although both options carry exactly the same weight with the schools.
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EPIC PREP Methodology
At EPIC PREP we have been preparing all our students since 2010 using a methodology based on four principles:
EXPERT TEACHERS
Our teachers are native speakers with degrees and years of experience in exam preparation. All our courses are taught live by specialized teachers.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENTS
The materials used are the result of the research of our specialists for each of the exams we prepare periodically, we review and adapt them according to the direction of the test.
PRACTICAL APPROACH
Our courses focus on the resolution of examination exercises. The objectives pursued are to consolidate the knowledge assessed and to ensure efficient management of exam times.
DATA ANALYTICS
At EPIC we analyze and monitor the performance KPIs of the preparations. Data analysis allows us to personalize the learner experience and improve the performance of our courses.
