Richmond Park School

Located on the outskirts of Madrid in the Mirasierra neighbourhood, Costa Brava 55, Spain.

Early Years, Primary, Secondary and IB (IB Centre).

British international school in Madrid.

Dyslexia support and provision for gifted learners.

Spain

School day: 7:45-8:30 Breakfast Club/Morning Clubs; 8:50-16:15 EYFS; 16:30-17:30 Stay & Play/Extra-curricular activities; 8:50-16:30 Primary; 16:30-17:30 Clubs; 8:45-16:30 Secondary; 16:30-17:30 Clubs.

Bus routes operate with morning and afternoon services. 2025-2026 routes list a set of stops with approximate times: AM: 07:35 Velázquez 20; 07:36 Velázquez near Ramón de la Cruz; 07:53 Andrés Mellado 46; 07:55 Paseo San Francisco de Sales near Andrés Mellado; 07:58 Raimundo Fernández Villaverde 30; 08:23 Madre Molas near Apolonio Morales; 08:29 Avenida de Burgos 6; 08:38 Arzobispo Morcillo near Julio Palacios; PM: 16:45 Arzobispo Morcillo near Julio Palacios; 16:52 Avenida de Burgos 5; 16:53 Paseo de la Habana near Mateo Inurria; 17:05 Madre Molas near Raimundo Fernández Villaverde; 17:15 Reina Victoria 26; 17:17 Guzmán el Bueno near Paseo San Francisco de Sales; 17:20 Guzmán el Bueno 7; 17:38 Príncipe de Vergara near Ramón de la Cruz; 17:40 Príncipe de Vergara 9; times are approximate and final routes depend on demand. Contact the school for details.

The school offers a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum but broadened by co-curricular subjects such as communication and thinking skills. EYFS starts in Pre-Nursery through Reception with a British programme and specialist teaching in PE, Music and Spanish. The Primary curriculum follows the National Curriculum with Spanish language and humanities; the core subjects are Literacy and Maths, with additional subjects including Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, PE, PSHE, and Spanish, with the core subjects taught discretely and others integrated within topics. The Secondary curriculum provides continuity with a broad and balanced programme; Key Stage 3 includes English language and literature, Mathematics, Science, Spanish studies, Computing, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education and PSHE; Key Stage 4 includes English language and literature, Mathematics, Science (3 sciences), Spanish studies, Physical Education, and two optional subjects, leading to examination at IGCSE. The school has an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Centre) to prepare post-16 students for university, with the Diploma Programme recognised by universities worldwide.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is offered through the IB Centre; the Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university and is recognised by universities worldwide.

The school recognises and supports pupils who are particularly able or gifted.

Wellbeing is at the heart of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Emotional and social development is emphasised as a core part of the EYFS curriculum. The Primary and Secondary curricula include PSHE as a defined subject to support social and emotional learning, with PSHE listed for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The school fosters a calm, respectful learning environment where staff and students interact positively and values are promoted. Weekly assemblies cover a wide range of topics and celebrate achievements, reinforcing social and emotional development.

Young people develop with different needs and progress at different rates. The school recognises, encourages and supports such needs, including dyslexia and those who are particularly able or gifted. The additional learning needs co-ordinator liaises with teachers to support students requiring extra assistance with classroom strategies and individual education plans. Students with learning difficulties are supported by a dyslexia consultant who works with the leader for exams access to ensure students know how to manage their time in assessments. The school uses standardised testing at the end of Years 1, 3, and 6 and regular class assessments to monitor progress.

English is the language of instruction at Richmond Park School. The standard of written and spoken English is excellent, and teachers help students to expand their vocabulary and incorporate subject-specific terminology. In the International Baccalaureate Centre, languages offered include Spanish, English, and French. The English National Curriculum underpins the curriculum and English language development is a central focus across year groups. Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 include English language and literature as core subjects.

Wellbeing is at the heart of the EYFS, with the EYFS emphasising emotional and social development and wellbeing as a foundation. The PSHE program supports mental wellbeing by addressing personal, social and health education across year groups. Personal, spiritual, moral and cultural development is well provided for, with weekly lessons and assemblies fostering a calm, respectful atmosphere and opportunities to study global issues. Weekly assemblies cover a wide range of topics and celebrate achievements, contributing to students' wellbeing. The Vision emphasises nurturing wellbeing and healthy lifestyles as part of a holistic education.

Policies are in place for health and safety, safeguarding, child protection, anti-bullying and online safety, enabling students to feel safe and confident as they learn. All teachers have safeguarding training and a designated safeguarding leader coordinates this area of care. All adults who work at the school are required to provide police check certificates to the administration, and new staff from other countries must present an International Child Protection Certificate. There is a nurse on site and first aid resources, including a first aid room, to attend to sick or injured pupils. The school has clear procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns and for taking appropriate action.

Ask for an appointment to meet our Directors of Education to learn about the school's vision, the curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning. Presentations can be attended individually or as a group. Registration follows: after successful assessment, a place is offered once the final documentation is completed and the registration process proceeds, with steps including child evaluation, submission of child documents, and registration. Richmond Park School uses a single quota fee system. The fee covers academic fees, insurance, meals (except Breakfast Club), swimming lessons in the Curriculum, and materials and books within the British curriculum; it does not include school transport, uniforms, books and materials for the Spanish curriculum, clubs, extra-curricular activities or trips. The single fee is charged in 10 installments from September to June, payable at the beginning of each month, and payments are accepted by direct debit under SEPA regulations or bank transfer; parents must agree to the school's payment policy at enrolment.

IB Centre scholarships: for the 2025/26 Year 11 cohort, up to 10 scholarships are available. Discounts on tuition include 2% per A in the official 2026 summer IGCSE Cambridge results, 1% per A, and an extra 10% discount for students with A to A results in all grades up to 10 IGCSEs. Admissions requirements for entry include proving a good level of English (First Certificate or Advanced Cambridge) or taking an oral and written test at the school, passing a maths test, submitting a letter of application and positive references, and completing an interview with the IB Coordinator and Secondary Leader (with parents present). Age range is 16–18. Enrolment in the Diploma Programme requires choosing subjects from the list offered by the school, with prior knowledge considerations; admission also covers students who have completed Spanish ESO or equivalent and hold 5 IGCSE qualifications, among other academic and personal trajectory requirements. Students with Additional Learning Needs may access the IB Centre in line with IB requirements.

There are long waiting lists for all EYFS and KS1 classes.