Spain, Madrid
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Dallington School in Madrid delivers a British curriculum from Early Years to Key Stage 5, serving ages 2 to 18. The school operates across two Madrid campuses and offers Foundation Stage from Pre-Nursery to Reception through to Key Stages 1 to 5, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, plus a Double Bac with Spain's PCE for university access in Spain and abroad. The school emphasizes a values based education with Catholic influences, including a chapel, alongside a broad, enquiry led curriculum and extensive co curricular programmes. Facilities include Infant and Primary/Secondary sites and a rich programme of trips, arts workshops, and sport. Outdoor Education underpins learning with Urban Forest School and a day residential for Years 3 to 6. The school promotes healthy food, sport participation, and leadership opportunities through the Student Council and service projects. Families value its community spirit, international mindset, and supportive pastoral care for children.
C. Castillo de Aysa, 8, Hortaleza, 28043 Madrid, Spain
Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus has 500 pupils, instruction in English.
Two Madrid campuses: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid; Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is near Parque Conde de Orgaz and is described as being 3 minutes from La Piovera, Campo de las Naciones and Arturo Soria; 5 minutes to Alameda de Osuna and Quinta de los Molinos; 8 minutes to Valdebebas; 10 minutes to Barrio de Salamanca and Chamartín; and 15 minutes to Plaza de Castilla.
Early years; Primary; Secondary; Double Bac
British School in Madrid
The Educational Psychology Department provides coordinated support with the teaching team and families. The team, led by María Recio and Paola Recio, includes speech therapists and psychopedagogues to adapt to the needs of each student and to support social, emotional, and academic development.
United Kingdom (British School in Madrid; Cambridge International IGCSE)
The school day runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm, with the primary/secondary site opening at 8:20am and the EYFS site at 8:30am. Breakfast Club is available from 8:00am. Extra-curricular activities and Play Club run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
Jeslusan offers a school bus service with routes from Parque Conde Orgaz–Piovera and Campo de las Naciones, Barrio Salamanca–Retiro, Paseo de la Castellana, Chamartín, and Valdebebas–Encinar de los Reyes. For routes, stops, schedules, prices, and registration, contact info@dallingtonschool.com.
Annual tuition at Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus ranges from EUR 7,000 to EUR 12,540 for 2026/27.
Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.
British system across Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. Foundation Stage includes Pre-Nursery (2-3), Nursery (3-4) and Reception (4-5). Key Stage 1 covers Year 1 (5-6) and Year 2 (6-7). Key Stage 2 covers Year 3 (7-8) to Year 6 (10-11). Key Stage 3 covers Year 7 (11-12) to Year 9 mapped to 6º de Primaria, 1º ESO, 2º ESO. Key Stage 4 comprises Year 10 (3º ESO) and Year 11 (IGCSE exams). Key Stage 5 comprises Year 12 (1º Bachillerato) and Year 13 (2º Bachillerato). In Years 12-13, Dallington offers a Double Bac combining Cambridge International A-Levels with Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE), enabling university access in Spain and abroad.
Double Bac for Years 12-13 combines Cambridge International A-Levels and the Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE). Cambridge International Assessment and Pearson Edexcel provide the A-Level syllabus. The 2023 Spain-UK agreement allows A-Level holders to access Spanish universities without PAU.
Staying physically, emotionally and mentally healthy is a major principle at Dallington School. Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school aims to develop self-confidence and independence to maintain a healthy mind. Emotional wellbeing is supported by organic meals without white sugar and a structured physical education plan, with two hours of PE in EYFS/Primary and three PE periods in Secondary. The Educational Psychology Department works with staff and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically, identifies needs, and designs coordinated action plans with parents and specialists. It provides guidance to families on their children's development.
The Educational Psychology Department works with teachers and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically. María Recio, with 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and family psychotherapy, leads the department, alongside Paola Recio and a team of speech therapists and psychopedagogues. The department's objectives include adapting to the needs of each student and promoting self-confidence, effective thinking and emotional regulation to support healthy relationships. It identifies academic, pedagogical or emotional needs with teachers and parents and designs any necessary curricular adaptations. It evaluates and designs coordinated action plans with parents, teachers and specialists, with the school acting as the communication framework. It advises and helps families with questions about their children's personal development.
Mental wellbeing is a core focus at Dallington School. The school aims to build self-confidence, independence and thoughtful reflection to support mental health. A healthy lifestyle is promoted through organic food and active participation in sport, contributing to overall well-being. The curriculum emphasizes developing well‑being alongside academic achievement, including mental and emotional health. The Educational Psychology Department collaborates with staff and families to promote mental wellbeing and to identify needs early. The school enriches well-being through meaningful co‑curricular experiences and sports activities that foster social awareness and resilience.
Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school promotes a caring environment and healthy relationships. The Educational Psychology Department identifies needs and designs coordinated action plans with parents and teachers to safeguard pupils. It acts as the communication framework between parents, teachers and specialists. It provides guidance to families regarding their children's personal development. The Directors describe the school as a safe place built on love, trust and respect.
1. Complete the online Admission Application to arrange a visit or request information. The form asks for the Student Name, Parents' Names, Your e-mail, Year of birth, Phone, How did you hear about us? Message. After submission, the Admissions team will get in touch with you as soon as possible. This contact will help arrange a visit or provide further information. 2. The admissions process for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin in October 2025. The Infant campus is at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and the Primary/Secondary campus is at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid (Parque Conde de Orgaz).