Hastings School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$8K - US$23K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~1,375
Location: Central Madrid, Madrid
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Hastings is the strongest option if you need a central-Madrid British school with proper sixth-form choice - it offers A-Levels and IB Diploma at the same school, which is unusual in the city. Five campuses across Madrid makes it genuinely accessible without a suburban commute, though the multi-site model means your child's year group may not be at the main Paseo de la Habana campus.
Hastings is one of the few Madrid international schools to offer both A-Levels and IB Diploma in the same sixth form, which matters at age 16 when your child may not yet know which path suits them. The school is part of the Cognita group, which brings global benchmarking and teacher development but also the standard group admin layer. With 1,375 students across five campuses in central Madrid, it is large enough to have genuine subject depth at sixth form, but small enough per campus that the day-to-day experience is not overwhelming. Five consecutive years in the top 100 schools in Spain in multiple national rankings - Forbes, El Mundo, El Espanol - suggests consistent quality rather than a one-year spike.
The central location is the practical differentiator. All five campuses are in or close to Paseo de la Habana - some of the most accessible addresses in the city for families living in the Chamartin, Retiro, Salamanca or even Moncloa districts. No Pozuelo commute, no Alcobendas crawl. This matters every day. The school runs IGCSE from Year 10 and offers Cambridge A-Levels alongside the IB Diploma in Years 12-13. Fees are paid in 10 monthly instalments rather than the termly model used by La Moraleja schools, which families moving from UK schools sometimes find easier to budget.
A single parent review on International Schools Database from early 2026 is very critical of administration and teacher conduct - one incident, one family, not a pattern - but it is worth checking in conversation with current parents before enrolling. Ask specifically about how the school handles complaints. The multi-campus structure means your child could be at a different site from others of the same age depending on year group, so confirm which campus your child's year is actually based at.
What parents value
- –Five campuses in central Madrid means no suburban commute. For families based in Chamartin, Retiro or Salamanca, this is the most practically located British school in the city.
- –Both A-Level and IB Diploma options available in sixth form - one of only a small number of schools in Madrid where you do not have to choose the curriculum path until Year 12. Sibling discount available from the third child onwards.
Points of consideration
- –The multi-campus setup means you need to confirm which specific campus your child's year group is at - they are not all on the same site. Check the address for your child's age before visiting.
- –Cognita group ownership brings global resources but also a group admin layer. Ask specifically about the school's local decision-making and how responsive they are to parental concerns - it is the most common theme in available feedback.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2 | 8,880 |
| Nursery and Reception | 3 | 10,795 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 12,444 |
| Year 2 - Year 4 | 6 | 12,963 |
| Year 5 - Year 6 | 9 | 13,632 |
| Year 7 - Year 8 | 11 | 15,938 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 16,203 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 18,049 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 18,798 |
| Year 12 - Year 13 (A-Level) | 16 | 20,528 |
| Year 12 - Year 13 (IB Diploma) | 16 | 23,930 |
Fees converted from EUR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (Pre-Nursery) | 1,096 |
| Registration Fee (Nursery) | 1,442 |
| Registration Fee (Reception) | 1,730 |
| Registration Fee (Y1 to Y13) | 2,134 |
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Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Madrid's international schools draw families from across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Most of the schools in La Moraleja and Pozuelo serve a mix of corporate-package families and long-term Madrid residents.
Leadership
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