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