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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Runnymede College is a private, co‑educational UK‑curriculum school located in La Moraleja, Madrid, serving pupils from ages 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, offering EYFS, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The Senior School operates a timetable of fifty forty‑minute lessons per week, with subject specialists teaching mixed‑ability classes and sets in English, Languages, Maths and Science where appropriate. The Foundation Stage is taught in an English‑language environment, while Spanish Language & Literature and Spanish Social Sciences are provided to Spanish‑speaking pupils; English‑speaking staff complement the teams. The campus features a Prep School building, the Frank Murphy Memorial Library, landscaped entrances and squares, and plans for additional sports facilities next summer. Extracurricular activities include Chess Club, Steam Club, Drama Club, Ballet and a Music Academy. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and the House System promote leadership, teamwork and resilience within a liberal, family‑oriented ethos.
Runnymede College has 1,090 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located at Calle Salvia 30, La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid 28109, Spain. It sits in the La Moraleja area in the north of Madrid. Runnymede College is Madrid's oldest British international school, founded in 1967. It serves pupils from age 2 to 18.
Stages
Pre-Prep; Prep School; Senior School; Sixth Form
Type
Private, co-educational UK-curriculum school
Additional learning support
Discrete provision for SEND
Country affiliation
British
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Runnymede College ranges from EUR 8,850 to EUR 22,500 for 2026/27.
Application / Enrolment - There is no separate public application fee listed. A one-off Enrolment Fee of EUR 3,500 is payable on acceptance to secure a place; this enrolment fee is non-refundable. Re-registration for continuing pupils carries a fee of EUR 600 per child (this re-registration fee is deducted from the following academic year's first term tuition).
Tuition fees (per term) — current published year - Pre‑Nursery: EUR 2,950 per term (three terms per academic year). - Nursery – Reception: EUR 3,500 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 1 – Year 3 (Pre‑Prep): EUR 4,200 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 4 – Year 8 (Prep): EUR 5,500 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 9 – Year 11 (Senior): EUR 6,750 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 12 – Year 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 7,500 per term (three terms per academic year).
Note: tuition amounts are published on a per‑term basis; the school operates a three‑term academic year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are published and billed on a per‑term basis (the school year runs September to August and is organised in three terms). The Enrolment Fee is payable on acceptance; the Re‑registration Fee is charged annually and credited against the following year's first term invoice. Specific invoice dates, payment due dates, instalment options and late‑payment terms are not listed in the public fee summary.
Boarding - Runnymede College is a day school; there are no boarding fees.
Other compulsory and common additional costs - Lunch charges (termly): 1st term EUR 875; 2nd term EUR 615; 3rd term EUR 615. Annual lunch billing is typically the sum of the three term amounts. - Medical Insurance: EUR 40 (listed as an additional fee). - School outing (one‑off): EUR 115. - Bus transport (termly and annual examples): La Moraleja/El Soto (one way) EUR 415 / EUR 315 / EUR 315 (terms 1/2/3) — annual EUR 1,045; La Moraleja (two ways) termly EUR 735 / EUR 550 / EUR 550 — annual EUR 1,835; Elsewhere (one way) termly EUR 645 / EUR 485 / EUR 485 — annual EUR 1,615; Elsewhere (two ways) termly EUR 1,130 / EUR 850 / EUR 850 — annual EUR 2,830. - External examination charges (published examples): IGCSE EUR 205 per exam; A Level EUR 545 per exam; AS exams and EPQ EUR 275 per exam; language exams (IELTS, DALF C1/B2) EUR 250 per exam.
Uniform and shop purchases - Uniform and other school shop items are handled through the school's retail channel; specific item prices are not listed in the public fee summary. (Uniform purchasing is a separate cost in addition to published tuition and mandatory additional charges.)
Refund information - The Enrolment Fee (EUR 3,500) is explicitly non‑refundable. No other specific refund terms for tuition or other fees are published in the school's public admissions/fees material.
Fee payment options - The public fee summary does not list specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card or direct debit). Invoicing and payment instructions are provided to families through the school's enrolment and billing communications.
Academics
Runnymede College teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum. The Senior School operates a weekly timetable of fifty 40-minute lessons. All pupils are taught by subject specialists in mixed-ability classes, with ability/experience sets in English, Languages, Maths and Science where appropriate. The school teaches Spanish Language & Literature and Spanish Social Sciences to Spanish-speaking pupils, and the staff includes native English-speaking teachers and teaching assistants.
Exam Results
A Level results 2024: There were 78 pupils in the cohort; A 28%, A-A 63%, A-B 88%, A-C 96%. Pupils will be going to top universities in the UK, the US, Spain and Europe.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities worldwide. Over the past 15 years, 684 Old Runnymedians have gone on to study at universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL and LSE. In recent years, graduates have headed to the United States (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, Brown) and to Spanish institutions such as ICADE, IE and ICAI.
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Admissions
Admissions
The school is a selective entry school. The admissions process is designed to ensure pupils joining the school can cope with the British curriculum and enjoy their learning experience, with the Headmaster personally overseeing every application alongside the admissions team. The steps are: APPLY (enquire and arrange a visit), VISIT US (meet the Headmaster or Assistant Headmistress and tour the campus), ENTRANCE TEST (where places are available, entry into Year 1 and above requires admissions tests), and ENROL (enrolment paperwork after tests and interview if a place is available). Entry requirements by year group include accepting children from age two in Pre-Nursery/Nursery/Reception; Years 1–3 with a short entry assessment in Mathematics and English plus a recent school report; Years 4–8 with Mathematics and English assessments (Year 5 also includes CAT4); Years 9–11 with CAT4 along with Maths and English tests and a recent school report; Year 12 is highly selective with at least eight GCSEs at grade A or higher, entrance assessments in Mathematics and English, CAT4, and an interview, plus submission of a recent school report and mock GCSE results; Year 13 is not available as both A Level years must be completed at Runnymede.
Scholarships
Fundación Runnymede College scholarships give talented local students from Alcobendas public secondary schools the chance to study at top UK and US universities. Fundación Runnymede College was established to fund British higher education for pupils with outstanding academic records, providing information, assisting with applications, and paying fees and accommodation for the successful candidate in partnership with the Ayuntamiento de Alcobendas. The First Series invited Primero de Bachillerato pupils to apply; a Second Series was launched on February 27, 2025 to extend access to top UK and US universities, with a registration deadline of Monday, March 31. Applicants must have English at C1 level and an average grade of 9.5, and all applicants will be interviewed and sit tests in English and Maths. The Foundation's scholarships are described as providing opportunities for Alcobendas students to pursue study at prestigious universities in the UK and the US.
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FAQs
What age range does Runnymede College serve?
Runnymede College serves pupils from age 2 to 18, divided into Pre-Prep, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form. It is a co-educational British curriculum school in La Moraleja, Madrid.
What curriculum and qualifications does the school offer?
The school follows the English National Curriculum throughout, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels in the senior years. Spanish Language, Literature and Social Sciences are also taught to Spanish-speaking pupils.
What were the recent A Level results?
In 2024, 28% of grades were A*, 63% A*-A, 88% A*-B and 96% A*-C across a cohort of 78 pupils. Graduates go on to top universities in the UK, US, Spain and Europe.
Where do Runnymede graduates go to university?
Over the past 15 years, 684 Old Runnymedians have studied at universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, Harvard and Stanford among many others worldwide.
How much are the tuition fees?
Fees range from EUR 2,950 per term for Pre-Nursery to EUR 7,500 per term for Sixth Form (EUR 8,850 to EUR 22,500 annually). There is a non-refundable enrolment fee of EUR 3,500.
Does the school have a SEND provision?
Yes. The school employs a full-time Educational Psychologist and has a dedicated SEND team. An inclusion policy ensures all pupils have equal access to learning with appropriate support and barrier removal.
What is the house system?
Four houses: Austen, Keynes, Locke and Newton. Every pupil is assigned to a house on joining, with family members in the same house. House points are awarded for conduct and achievement throughout the year.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, plus Drama Club, Music, Ballet, and a wide range of sports. Music, drama and sport are integral to school life.
When was the school founded?
Runnymede College was founded in September 1967 and is Madrid's oldest British international school. The primary school was inaugurated in 1987 and the entire school has been at La Moraleja since 1990.
How large is the school?
The school has approximately 1,090 pupils. It is an established institution with over 55 years of history and a strong community of Old Runnymedians.
What are the lunch arrangements?
Lunch is provided with monthly menus cooked in brand new kitchen facilities. Menus follow FAO and Comunidad de Madrid nutritional guidelines and are regularly reviewed by the school.
Is the school selective?
Yes. Runnymede is a selective entry school. The admissions process ensures pupils can cope with the British curriculum, with the Headmaster personally overseeing every application.
Does the school have a scholarship programme?
Fundacion Runnymede College offers scholarships to talented local students from Alcobendas public secondary schools, giving them the chance to study at top UK and US universities.
