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Hastings School - Paseo de la Habana

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €7,700 - 20,750
Ages 2 - 5 years
Pupil numbers 1375
Type Co-educational
Opened 1971
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French, Italian
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction

Hastings School offers a British education in the heart of Madrid, operating across six specialized campuses that cater to specific developmental stages. The Paseo de la Habana campus serves as a dedicated Early Years center, providing a secure environment for children aged 2 to 5. Following the English National Curriculum, the school transitions students from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to IGCSEs, A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. A defining feature of the school is the "Nexus" Sixth Form campus, which provides a pre-university environment designed to bridge the gap between secondary school and higher education. This campus includes specialized science laboratories and an art studio to support advanced practical work. Additionally, Hastings is recognized for its "British-Spanish Dual Validation," allowing students to meet Spanish university entrance requirements (PCEs) while pursuing international qualifications. This dual focus ensures that graduates are prepared for domestic and international university pathways.

P.º de La Habana, 204, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Hastings School - Paseo de la Habana has 1,375 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Madrid, Spain. Hastings School operates across six sites in central Madrid.

Stages
Pupils aged 2-18 are taught. The English national curriculum is taught, including IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, and since September 2022 the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) has been offered as a 16+ option.

Type
Independent international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Student nationalities: 56; the student body represents 56 countries; fewer than 10% of students are from English First Language countries.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school with no boarding.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required for Years 1–11; Years 12–13 do not wear a uniform but must be suitably dressed. Years 7–11 wear a shirt (short or long sleeve), grey trousers or tartan skirt, jumper, and a PE kit (PE T-shirt, tracksuit trousers/shorts, and hoodie on PE days) with dark blue socks or tights and black or navy leather shoes. Years 1–6 wear a white polo shirt, grey trousers or tartan skirt, jumper, and PE kit with the same socks and shoes; Reception has optional Bermuda shorts and a summer dress.

Food Options
Food is provided via a monthly lunch service with hot meals in the dining room. Nursery and Primary must eat at school and packed lunches are not allowed; Secondary students in Years 7–10 must eat at school or go home, and starting Year 11 may leave at lunch with parental consent; the school accommodates allergies and dietary restrictions.

Governance and Ownership
Hastings School is owned by Cognita Educational Group since 2010.
Fees

Annual tuition at Hastings School - Paseo de la Habana ranges from EUR 7,700 to EUR 20,750 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- Registration fee (single non-refundable payment):
- Pre‑Nursery: EUR 950.
- Nursery: EUR 1,250.
- Reception: EUR 1,500.
- Years 1–13: EUR 1,850.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly, invoiced in ten instalments September–June; annual = monthly × 10; per academic term = annual ÷ 3)

- Pre‑Nursery (age 2)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 770.
- Annual (10 months): EUR 7,700.
- Per academic term (Autumn / Spring / Summer): EUR 2,566.67.

- Nursery & Reception (ages 3–4)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 936.
- Annual: EUR 9,360.
- Per term: EUR 3,120.

- Year 1 (age 5)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,079.
- Annual: EUR 10,790.
- Per term: EUR 3,596.67.

- Years 2–4 (ages 6–8)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,124.
- Annual: EUR 11,240.
- Per term: EUR 3,746.67.

- Years 5 & 6 (ages 9–10)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,182.
- Annual: EUR 11,820.
- Per term: EUR 3,940.00.

- Years 7 & 8 (ages 11–12)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,382.
- Annual: EUR 13,820.
- Per term: EUR 4,606.67.

- Year 9 (age 13)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,405.
- Annual: EUR 14,050.
- Per term: EUR 4,683.33.

- Year 10 (age 14)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,565.
- Annual: EUR 15,650.
- Per term: EUR 5,216.67.

- Year 11 (age 15)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,630.
- Annual: EUR 16,300.
- Per term: EUR 5,433.33.

- Years 12 & 13 (A‑Level, ages 16–17)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 1,780.
- Annual: EUR 17,800.
- Per term: EUR 5,933.33.

- Years 12 & 13 (IB Diploma, ages 16–17)
- Monthly (10 months): EUR 2,075.
- Annual: EUR 20,750.
- Per term: EUR 6,916.67.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced and paid in ten instalments across the school year (September through June). Food and transport are usually charged separately and are itemised on the monthly invoice.
- A formal place is confirmed only after the Parent Contract is signed and the registration fee is received. The school operates as an independent day school (no boarding).

Boarding

- Hastings School is an independent day school; there is no boarding provision.

Other costs and optional charges

- Lunch (typically billed separately):
- Pre‑Nursery: EUR 180 (per month).
- Nursery to Year 13: EUR 208 (per month).
- School bus (transport) (typically billed separately):
- One‑way: EUR 182 (per month).
- Return: EUR 226 (per month).
- Optional school trips and extracurricular activities: fees vary by activity and trip and are charged in addition to tuition; these are optional and will be itemised when applicable.
- Sibling discount: a 20% discount applies (to tuition fees, extra‑curricular activities, lunch and transport) for the third youngest child onwards in a family. Discounts for earlier siblings are available as set by the school.

Refund information

- The registration fee is non‑refundable.
- Refunds of other fees (for example tuition, lunches, trips) are governed by the Parent Contract and the school's financial terms and policies; the Parent Contract sets the exact conditions under which any refund may be considered.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Fees and additional charges are invoiced and itemised (tuition invoiced in ten instalments September–June; food and transport typically appear as separate line items on monthly invoices). Accepted payment methods and exact payment instructions are specified in the Parent Contract and on the invoices issued to parents.
Academics

Hastings School - Paseo de la Habana teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 5.

Curriculum
The English national curriculum is taught to pupils aged 2-18. The school offers IGCSE/IGCSE (Edexcel and Cambridge International) as well as AS and A Level examinations. In September 2022, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) began as a 16+ option. Year 12 and 13 students can tailor their studies by choosing subjects that align with their interests. Spanish language studies are available with Pruebas de Competencias Específicas (PCEs) to meet Spanish university entry requirements.

Exam Results
The current Year 13 comprises 126 students, with 101 pursuing A Levels and 25 pursuing the IB Diploma Programme. In 2025, the school reports an average IB points score of 34.6 (global average 30.58). Destinations for 2025 show 52% of graduates going to universities in Spain and 33% to the UK, with additional graduates to the Netherlands, Italy, the USA, Ireland, Australia, and Germany. UK university acceptances include Cambridge, St Andrews, Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, King\'s College London, Bristol, Bath, Warwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and more; Spanish and international universities such as IE University and Universidad de Navarra are also listed among destinations.

Higher Education Progression
Destinations for 2025 show graduates progressing to a range of top universities in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, the USA, Ireland, Australia, and beyond. Notable UK destinations include Cambridge, St Andrews, Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, King\'s College London, Bristol, Bath, Warwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds. US destinations include Duke University, Rice University, Notre Dame, and others; Spanish destinations include IE University and Universidad de Navarra. 52% of graduates stayed in Spain and 33% in the UK, with the remainder attending universities in the Netherlands, Italy, the USA, Ireland, Australia, and Germany.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Hastings School teaches the English national curriculum to pupils aged 2-18, including IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, and began offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a 16+ option in September 2022. The school embraces a holistic approach to education, where outcomes are not measured only by exams but also by developing key learner habits crucial for the future. Students are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility, concern for fellow pupils, and respect for the school and its community. The school upholds humanistic moral values and fosters understanding, tolerance of, and curiosity for other cultures. It develops concern for the environment, interpersonal confidence and proficiency, and encourages a healthy lifestyle so graduates are academically and emotionally equipped to construct and steer themselves toward successful and fulfilling lives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are recognised as potentially more vulnerable. The safeguarding framework provides a staged approach to support, starting with universal offering and pastoral support, then progressing to targeted support and, when needed, external support. Staff are expected to identify early intervention needs for children with SEN and coordinate with others to arrange appropriate support. Where required, referrals to external agencies are made in partnership with families. The policy emphasises collaboration with parents and safeguarding leaders to review and adapt support as a child's needs change.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered as a subject for Year 10 and Year 11. The school teaches the English national curriculum to pupils aged 2-18 and provides English-language subject options as part of its curriculum offerings, including ESL in the upper secondary years.

Mental Wellbeing
Universal emotional wellbeing support is provided for all pupils in partnership with parents. Some students may receive enhanced pastoral support through informal daily or weekly check-ins with nominated staff. For others, additional targeted mental health support is arranged, with nominated staff guiding the plan. If needed, families are signposted to external agencies or professionals, and the school may refer to external services. The Wellbeing/Mental Health Lead coordinates these efforts and works in collaboration with parents and external providers to address evolving needs.

Safeguarding
A Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy applies to all children and adults in the school, with a designated Child Protection and Wellbeing Co-ordinator (CPC) and Deputy CPCs. The CPC liaises with local authorities, social services and the police as required and oversees safeguarding investigations alongside the Headteacher. Staff receive safeguarding training and are expected to report concerns promptly, with clear escalation and referral processes. The policy describes staged interventions, risk assessments for mental health, and partnership with external agencies when necessary. It also covers visiting professionals and external speakers, and notes Cognita's regional safeguarding leadership as part of its safeguarding framework.
Parent Experience

History
Hastings School Madrid was founded in 1971 and opened as a family-oriented British school. It expanded to six sites in central Madrid to serve pupils from two to eighteen years. Cognita acquired the school in 2010. From September 2022 Hastings began offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a 16+ option, alongside the English National Curriculum leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

Community
Hastings School operates across six sites in central Madrid, including Paseo de La Habana, Bendición de Campos, Azulinas, Sobradiel, Lorenzo Solano Tendero and Manuel Marañón. The student body represents 55 nationalities. It emphasizes a sense of responsibility, concern for fellow pupils and respect for the school community, with a focus on understanding and tolerance of other cultures. Extracurricular activities including sports are offered, and safeguarding policies, along with a school counsellor, support pupil welfare.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Six campuses are located in the heart of Madrid, with three in Chamartín and three in Arturo Soria and Conde Orgaz, all easily accessible by public transport or on foot. The campuses provide a cohesive learning journey from Early Years through Nexus, with dedicated facilities sized for each age group. Paseo de la Habana is the Early Years centre (2–5 years), Sobradiel hosts Early Years and Primary, Bendición de Campos and Azulinas host Primary, Lorenzo Solano Tendero houses Secondary, and Hastings Nexus serves Sixth Form. The school is committed to an immersive English environment from the earliest years, with English language development embedded across campuses. Each campus supports the progression from Early Years to pre-university and beyond.

Sports Facilities
Physical education is a priority with a specialist sports team delivering a varied programme from age two. All students up to Year 11 do at least two hours of physical activity each week, with a curriculum that includes team games, gymnastics, dance, athletics, outdoor adventures and swimming. There are internal competitions, Madrid-based tournaments and sports clinics, and opportunities to compete against other schools and local clubs. This year there are four basketball teams and one volleyball team in the Madrid leagues. Dance is taught across Hastings campuses in partnership with Dance Escool, with a weekly dance club as part of the ECA sports programme. Hastings collaborates with local clubs for football, rugby, volleyball, swimming and MMA, coordinated by the Head of Sport.

Academic Facilities
Lorenzo Solano Tendero Campus houses three science laboratories, a 60-square-metre art studio, a library, a multi-use space, an indoor theatre, a kitchen, a dining hall, a rooftop terrace and a five-a-side football pitch. The Nexus Campus features state-of-the-art facilities with three science laboratories, two art studios, a photography studio, a sixth form social and study area and a cafeteria. Sobradiel Campus provides outdoor spaces, a library, a music room, a multi-purpose space, a kitchen and a dining hall. Paseo de la Habana Campus is dedicated to Early Years, offering an immersive English environment for ages 2 to 5.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Running Club operates at multiple campuses, with sessions for Y3 to Y6 at Bendición de Campos and Azulinas. Multi-Sport sessions are offered at Paseo de la Habana and Sobradiel for Nursery through Year 6. Fitness Club is for Y8 and Y10 at Lorenzo Solano Tendero on Tuesdays from 16:30 to 17:30. Dance is part of Hastings' extracurricular program, with a weekly dance club run in partnership with Dance Escool. Hastings also collaborates with local clubs for football, basketball, rugby, volleyball, swimming and MMA, coordinated by the Head of Sport.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a huge range of clubs for academically curious students, including science, maths, debating and Mandarin.

Arts & Creative
Performing arts include Dance (modern styles), Drama (LAMDA acting and public speaking qualifications) and Music (instruments, orchestra, choir; IGCSE Music Club). The school staged an ABBA Spectacular production for Year 7–9.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin is offered as part of academic enrichment. There are language clubs and a broad range of cultural activities. Pupils travel on trips to destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Paris, and to locations such as San Vicente de la Barquera or Gredos to broaden cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Lunchtime clubs are offered in Secondary, with a wide range of after-school clubs. Sport includes Basketball, Volleyball, Karate & Self-defence, Running, Table Tennis, Skating, Dance, Hockey and Football. Additional clubs cover activities such as movies, graphic novels, chess and stock-market competitions, and older students are encouraged to set up and run their own clubs.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is available, with four sections: volunteering, a skill, a physical activity and an expedition; Bronze Award is available for Year 10 and Silver Award for Year 12.

Leadership & Professional
The Hastings Junior Leadership Award (HJLA) provides Bronze, Silver or Gold awards with modules including My Interest, Get Active, My World and My Adventure; older students can set up and run their own clubs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is an integral part of school life. Students do a minimum of two hours of sport per week as part of the curriculum, and younger students have timetabled swimming lessons; the program emphasises physical and mental wellbeing through sport and activity.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Spanish are the languages of instruction. In the IB Diploma Programme, English A: Language and Literature SL/HL and Spanish A: Language and Literature SL/HL are offered. Language B options include French B SL/HL, Spanish B SL/HL, Spanish Ab Initio SL, and Italian Ab Initio SL. At GCSE/IGCSE, Spanish as a Foreign Language, Geografía e Historia (in Spanish), and Lengua Castellana y Literatura (in Spanish) are offered; English as a Second Language support is available.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiries: All enquiries and applications are directed to the Admissions Department. You can arrange a visit through Admissions and receive information about the admissions process from Admissions Officers, or call 91 825 21 52 for assistance. 2. Visits: Prospective parents are encouraged to visit Hastings School to see the school in action and to meet the Leadership Team. There are open days published on the School website, and informal visits can be arranged. 3. Registration: Following a visit, meeting or interview and the corresponding entrance tests, Hastings offers a place to the family. Parents should complete the Admissions Registration Form, read and sign the Parent Contract, and return this documentation with the non-refundable Registration Fee. The School confirms that the child's name has been placed on the admission list for the relevant term and year; if the year group is fully subscribed, the child is placed on a waiting list. A place is only confirmed when a formal offer is made and after the Registration Fee and documentation have been submitted by the parents. 4. Taster Days: Taster sessions may be offered to assess the applicant's educational needs and to give the child an opportunity to spend time in the School and to meet potential classmates. 5. Admission to Pre-Nursery and Nursery: In Pre-Nursery, pupils are normally 2 years old by September; under Spanish law, some second birthdays may be admitted during the first term, and toilet-training is not expected initially. No formal assessment is undertaken, but parents are asked about development and any identified needs; places are not automatic and may be refused if we cannot support the child's needs. In Nursery, pupils are normally 3 years old by September; under Spanish law, admission may occur if the third birthday falls in the first term, and toilet-training is required. No formal assessment is undertaken, but parents are asked about development and any identified needs; places are not automatic and may be refused if we cannot support the child's needs. 6. Admission to Other Year Groups: Children joining Year 1 should have an age-appropriate level of English, and Hastings School also likes to see the latest reports and have the child meet the Head of Teaching and Learning for KS1. For Year 2 and above, pupils must have an age-appropriate level of spoken and written English and numeracy, with some written assessments in controlled conditions, and the most recent reports; the child may be asked to meet the Head of Teaching and Learning, and online options are possible if necessary. For Secondary entrants, we ensure the student has a suitable level of English and may require two most recent school reports; English and Mathematics exams or subject-specific exams may be required depending on the application. 8. Applications to Sixth Form: Hastings School welcomes Sixth Form applications from existing Year 11 students and from external Year 11 students. Any offer to study in Years 12 and 13 is subject to certain conditions; the School offers both IB Diploma and A levels. All students entering the Sixth Form must commit to beginning at least 3 AS subjects or the full IB Diploma; priority is given to existing Year 11 students transferring into the Sixth Form who meet grade criteria (IGCSE: English Language C, Maths C, and at least a B in 3 other subjects). Students must obtain at least a B grade (Level 6) in subjects they wish to study at A level or IB Higher Level, with higher-grade requirements for certain subjects. Where applicable, portfolios may be required for AS/A2 Art & Design; external applicants with or without IGCSEs are assessed on school reports, interviews, and other criteria. 9. Fluency in the School's language of instruction: Students must have an appropriate working knowledge of the school's languages of instruction; EAL support can be arranged at an additional cost and may be a condition of acceptance. Pupil language ability may be assessed before an offer is made and an interview may be required. 10. Allocation of Places, Offers and Waiting List: A place is available only after a formal offer and the required registration fee is received. If the number of applicants exceeds places, priority is given to current family associations, prior educational history, entrance assessments, and interviews; a waiting list may be used with an administrative fee, and places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis according to the stated criteria. 11. Appeal: There is no right to appeal a decision not to admit a pupil; the Headteacher's decision is final, and the School's complaints procedure is not available to prospective parents or in respect of prospective pupils. 12. The Parent Contract: The terms under which the School educates each child are set out in the Parent Contract, which will be made available as part of the admissions process. 13. Admissions Register and Record Keeping: The School maintains an Admissions Register, and applicants' details are stored in accordance with data protection legislation, the School's Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy; the register includes name, gender, parent details, emergency contacts, date of birth, admission or re-admission date, and previous school attended.

Waitlist
If a year group is full, Hastings School places the child on a waiting list. Waiting list placements follow the same criteria used for offers, including current family association, prior educational history, entrance assessments, and interviews, with offers made on a first-come, first-served basis once places become available. An administrative fee may be charged for the waiting list, and parents are informed within a week of their application whether a place is available. A place is not guaranteed while on the waiting list, and the School reserves the right to withdraw an offer if information provided is knowingly false or misleading.
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