Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus vs International School of Madrid - Primary School

	D Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus Madrid, Spain	I International School of Madrid - Primary School Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,000 - 12,540	Fees / year €6,955 - 16,465
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 500	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1971
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two Madrid campuses: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid; Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is near Parque Conde de Orgaz and is described as being 3 minutes from La Piovera, Campo de las Naciones and Arturo Soria; 5 minutes to Alameda de Osuna and Quinta de los Molinos; 8 minutes to Valdebebas; 10 minutes to Barrio de Salamanca and Chamartín; and 15 minutes to Plaza de Castilla.	Location The school is located in the Chamartín neighbourhood in central Madrid.
Stages	Stages Early years; Primary; Secondary; Double Bac	Stages Early years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form; ages 2–18.
School type	School type British School in Madrid	School type Private British school following the English National Curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 40 different nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Educational Psychology Department provides coordinated support with the teaching team and families. The team, led by María Recio and Paola Recio, includes speech therapists and psychopedagogues to adapt to the needs of each student and to support social, emotional, and academic development.	Additional learning support An active Learning Support and Special Educational Needs department; the team includes a school psychologist, a school counsellor, and a speech therapist, plus external specialists; provides 1:1, small group or whole-class support as appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British School in Madrid; Cambridge International IGCSE)	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm, with the primary/secondary site opening at 8:20am and the EYFS site at 8:30am. Breakfast Club is available from 8:00am. Extra-curricular activities and Play Club run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Jeslusan offers a school bus service with routes from Parque Conde Orgaz–Piovera and Campo de las Naciones, Barrio Salamanca–Retiro, Paseo de la Castellana, Chamartín, and Valdebebas–Encinar de los Reyes. For routes, stops, schedules, prices, and registration, contact info@dallingtonschool.com.	Bus service details A school bus service is available with ten routes organized by Pear S.L. The service is independent from the school and is billed directly by Pear S.L. Contact pear@pearsl.e.telefonica.net for details.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - The Dallington College Double Bac (Year 12–13) charges a registration (matrícula) fee for new students of EUR 870. - No separate, publicly published application or registration fee for Early Years, Primary or Key Stage 3/4 is published on the school's admissions or information pages. Tuition fees by year group (published items only) - Double Bac (Year 12–13): the published price is EUR 1,045 per month. This is the only per‑month tuition figure published for a specific year group. Registration for this programme (new students) is EUR 870. - Early Years, Primary and Secondary (Years other than Double Bac): the school does not publish a full, year‑group tuition schedule on the publicly available Admissions/Information pages. There is no publicly posted per‑term or per‑year tuition table for Pre‑Nursery / Nursery / Reception / Years 1–11 on the school pages reviewed. Extra costs and regular ancillary fees - Extracurricular activities: many activities are charged per term; typical published examples include fees of EUR 120–185 per term for clubs such as rugby, tennis, padel, basketball, arts and others (specific activity prices vary by activity). The extracurricular programme document lists the per‑term prices for each activity. - Summer school / holiday programmes: published weekly prices include EUR 210 per week (half‑day for infants) and EUR 290 per week (full day with food) for summer school weeks; optional intensive modules (conversation, maths/English support, tennis) are listed at EUR 75 per week; some sport intensives (football, tag rugby) at EUR 45 per week; extras such as Breakfast Club and Play Club are also priced per week. These summer programme figures are published in the school's summer programme documents. - Uniforms and clothing: the school uses an external supplier (La Casita de Mitos Roca) and provides a Uniform Buying Guide; uniform items are purchased through the supplier and pricing is set by that supplier. Specific uniform item prices are not listed on the school pages themselves but the supplier and buying‑guide links are provided. - School bus / transport: a school‑bus service is offered and routes are stated (several Madrid zones). Published pages direct families to request route and price information; specific bus fares are not published on the public route information page. - Catering / school meals: the school publishes an organic menu and describes monthly menus and personalized options for allergies/intolerances; meal pricing is not shown on the menu page. - External exam / assessment fees and other potential third‑party fees: the Double Bac page references official A‑Level programmes and preparation for external assessments; however explicit charges for exam entry or external assessment fees are not published on the public pages reviewed. Billing schedule and payment terms - No published, itemised billing schedule (for example: termly dates and amounts, number of instalments, or a detailed payment calendar) was located on the public Admissions or Information pages. The admissions pages provide contacts and the academic calendar is published, but a school‑wide, public statement of billing frequency and formal payment terms was not found in the materials reviewed. Boarding / residence fees - Dallington School operates distinct Infant and Primary/Secondary day sites and publishes day‑time timetables. No boarding or residential provision is offered or advertised on the school pages reviewed; therefore there are no boarding fees applicable. Refunds and cancellations - No publicly posted, detailed refund or fee‑cancellation policy (for tuition, registration, or other core school fees) was located in the public information reviewed. The school's legal notice indicates general terms about modification of information but does not set out an explicit refund policy on the public pages examined. Fee payment options (methods) - The school's public pages and PDFs reviewed do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). No definitive, public statement of accepted payment methods was found in the admissions or fees‑related documents accessed. Summary of coverage and gaps (concise) - Published, specific tuition figures available on the public pages are limited: the Double Bac programme shows a registration fee of EUR 870 and a published monthly tuition figure of EUR 1,045; extracurricular activities and summer programmes include numerous per‑term and per‑week prices as noted above. - A comprehensive, publicly posted tuition schedule covering Early Years, Primary and all Secondary year groups by term or by full academic year was not found on the school's publicly available Admissions/Information pages. Likewise, a formal public statement of billing schedule, detailed refund policy, and accepted payment methods was not located in the materials reviewed. If you require these missing line‑items (for example: a full per‑term/per‑year tuition table for Early Years–Year 11, or formal payment terms), those specific items are not published on the public pages examined and are not included above. The statements above record all tuition and ancillary fees that are published in the school's public programme pages and downloadable materials that were accessible at the time of review.	Fee details Application, Deposit & Re-enrolment Fees - Annual enrolment / re-enrolment fee: EUR 610 per year (non-refundable). - New-family deposit (charged on acceptance): EUR 990 per child; this deposit is deducted in full from the first invoice but is not refundable in case of cancellation. Induction English (additional charge, when required) - Induction English (2 hours/week): EUR 695 per term. - Induction English (4 hours/week): EUR 1,360 per term. Tuition fees (per term; three payments per academic year) - Pre‑Nursery (per term): EUR 1,875 — Annual equivalent (3 terms): EUR 5,625. - Nursery (per term): EUR 1,975 — Annual: EUR 5,925. - Reception (per term): EUR 2,030 — Annual: EUR 6,090. - Year 1 (per term): EUR 2,795 — Annual: EUR 8,385. - Year 2 (per term): EUR 2,795 — Annual: EUR 8,385. - Year 3 (per term): EUR 3,250 — Annual: EUR 9,750. - Year 4 (per term): EUR 3,250 — Annual: EUR 9,750. - Year 5 (per term): EUR 3,355 — Annual: EUR 10,065. - Year 6 (per term): EUR 3,355 — Annual: EUR 10,065. - Year 7 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400. - Year 8 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400. - Year 9 (per term): EUR 3,800 — Annual: EUR 11,400. - Year 10 (per term): EUR 4,235 — Annual: EUR 12,705. - Year 11 (per term): EUR 4,235 — Annual: EUR 12,705. - Year 12 (per term): EUR 4,625 — Annual: EUR 13,875. - Year 13 (per term): EUR 4,625 — Annual: EUR 13,875. Compulsory termly charges and standard extras - School lunch (three-course lunch) and snack (per term): - Pre‑Nursery: EUR 540 per term. - Nursery & Reception: EUR 590 per term. - Year 1 to Year 13: EUR 630 per term. - Insurance & Psychology Department charge: EUR 30 per term. Optional items (per term unless noted) - Religion (where chosen): EUR 40. - Extra‑curricular activities (Primary & Secondary): EUR 199. - Extra‑curricular swimming (Primary): EUR 299. - Extra‑curricular football league (Primary & Secondary): EUR 235. - Extra‑curricular educational tuition (Secondary): EUR 215. - IGCSE courses (2 hours/week for 2 years, Secondary): EUR 450. - Speech therapy (support) per 1:1 session: EUR 55. - Full psychological evaluation (support): EUR 820. - External examination charges (Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑Levels) are charged in addition and included on the termly bill where applicable. Sibling discount - A reduction of 20% on tuition only applies for the third and any subsequent child from the same family. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year is billed in three terms; tuition fees are payable by term in advance. Fees are due on the following dates each year: 10 September, 2 January and 1 April. Payments are made by standing order to the school bank account. Refunds, withdrawals and place-holding - No refund of school fees or charges is made in case of absence, illness, withdrawal or dismissal. - An annual re‑enrolment fee is charged in February to guarantee a pupil's place for the following academic year. Parents intending to leave must submit written confirmation by the end of January; if notice is given after that date there is no refund of fees already paid. - If a pupil is absent but intends to return, the tuition fee for the absent period must be paid in full to guarantee the place. Boarding and transport - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school and provides a school bus service available by separate arrangement. Summary of the main payment/charge categories (quick reference) - One‑off / annual: New‑family deposit EUR 990 (deducted from first invoice), annual enrolment/re‑enrolment fee EUR 610. - Tuition: see per‑term rates above (three payments per year). - Compulsory extras: lunch/snack and insurance/psychology department charge per term. - Optional extras/support: induction English, extracurriculars, therapy and evaluations, and external exam fees where applicable.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement La casita de Mitos Roca is the uniform supplier for Dallington School. Orders are placed online via their website, and delivery is to your door. Please read the Uniform Buying Guide before ordering. A Charity Shop will operate online to offer charity clothing (sweatshirts, house shirts, bottles, bags, backpacks, scarves, etc.) with proceeds donated to the Dallington Foundation. Personalised items bearing the student's name must be ordered by July 15 for delivery in September; unpersonalised items are available year‑round while stock lasts.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options All children have school lunches prepared on site. The three-course menu follows Madrid nutritional guidelines to provide a healthy, balanced diet, and a snack is provided daily. Adapted menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free) are available, and the full menu can be viewed online.
House system	House system Dallington School has a House System with four Houses: Oak, Willow, Maple, and Chestnut. Each House is named after a tree and represented by an animal (Oak is the owl, Willow the deer, Maple the squirrel, Chestnut the bear). Pupils earn House Points for upholding the school values—Respect, Responsibility, Effort, Honesty, Politeness and Kindness—tracked on a daily chart, with a Friday assembly announcing totals and term‑end rewards for the leading House. The system promotes belonging and teamwork and will extend to the secondary phase.	House system Pastoral care includes a house system. The annual drama performance, KS3 induction camp, and ski trip are examples of activities outside the classroom that develop personal and social skills and promote a sense of family at ISM.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership DALLINGTON SCHOOL, S.L. is the commercial name and legal entity behind Dallington School, a Spanish limited liability company registered in Madrid (Mercantile Registry: T 32766, F 103, S 8, HM 589788) with domicile at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid. The company is the data controller for the site.	Governance and ownership ISM is a British private school in Madrid since 1971. It is family-owned, with a family-run approach and management decisions focused on learners rather than investors. It is a founding member of NABSS.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British system across Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. Foundation Stage includes Pre-Nursery (2-3), Nursery (3-4) and Reception (4-5). Key Stage 1 covers Year 1 (5-6) and Year 2 (6-7). Key Stage 2 covers Year 3 (7-8) to Year 6 (10-11). Key Stage 3 covers Year 7 (11-12) to Year 9 mapped to 6º de Primaria, 1º ESO, 2º ESO. Key Stage 4 comprises Year 10 (3º ESO) and Year 11 (IGCSE exams). Key Stage 5 comprises Year 12 (1º Bachillerato) and Year 13 (2º Bachillerato). In Years 12-13, Dallington offers a Double Bac combining Cambridge International A-Levels with Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE), enabling university access in Spain and abroad.	Curriculum details ISM uses the English National Curriculum as the framework of its teaching. In Key Stage Three (Years 7–9) and Key Stage Four (Years 10–11) students study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Art & Design, Computing, Music, Drama, Physical Education & Sports, and Religion or Citizenship. Spanish language and Cultura Española are taught according to local Spanish requirements, around 20% of curriculum time. Students sit the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations at the end of Year 11. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), ISM offers British A Level courses with a wide range of subjects, including English Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Art & Design, History, Geography, Sociology, French and Spanish; Spanish studies are part of Sixth Form, and Cambridge English exams (C1/C2) are available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes in Sixth Form are small, averaging around 9 per class.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2025 Exam Results: Our students once again surpassed the UK national averages in all areas. Our IGCSE results at the end of Year 11 were excellent, with 46% of grades being awarded the top A/A grades and our students surpassing international A-C grades in all subjects. A Level results: A* or A 38%; A* - C 79%; Pass rate A-E 99%. IGCSE results: A or A 58%; A* - B 84%; A* - C 99%. Year 13 results: almost three-quarters of students were awarded A*-B grades.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Double Bac for Years 12-13 combines Cambridge International A-Levels and the Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE). Cambridge International Assessment and Pearson Edexcel provide the A-Level syllabus. The 2023 Spain-UK agreement allows A-Level holders to access Spanish universities without PAU.	Higher education progression Graduates are prepared for universities in the UK, Spain, the US and other countries. Current UK university destinations include University of Bath, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, LSE, University of London, UCL and King's College London. Spanish university destinations include Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Madrid and IE University. Other destinations include universities in the USA and other countries.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school recognises high achievement through the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards; ISM has received 104 of these awards since they were first given out in 2009, regularly receiving more awards than any other centre in Spain.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Staying physically, emotionally and mentally healthy is a major principle at Dallington School. Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school aims to develop self-confidence and independence to maintain a healthy mind. Emotional wellbeing is supported by organic meals without white sugar and a structured physical education plan, with two hours of PE in EYFS/Primary and three PE periods in Secondary. The Educational Psychology Department works with staff and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically, identifies needs, and designs coordinated action plans with parents and specialists. It provides guidance to families on their children's development.	Social & emotional learning ISM provides pastoral care in an inclusive environment that values all students and families, creating a family/community atmosphere where students feel safe and secure. There is fluid communication between home and school to support pupils' social and emotional development. ISM cares about the whole child, not just exam results, and provides a nurturing and supportive setting. A Learning Support Department addresses social-emotional development, working with tutors and managers. The Student Government in Primary and the Student Leadership Team in Secondary mentor younger pupils, reinforcing social and moral development. The ISM House system promotes belonging and provides structure to support social-emotional growth and responsible choices.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Educational Psychology Department works with teachers and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically. María Recio, with 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and family psychotherapy, leads the department, alongside Paola Recio and a team of speech therapists and psychopedagogues. The department's objectives include adapting to the needs of each student and promoting self-confidence, effective thinking and emotional regulation to support healthy relationships. It identifies academic, pedagogical or emotional needs with teachers and parents and designs any necessary curricular adaptations. It evaluates and designs coordinated action plans with parents, teachers and specialists, with the school acting as the communication framework. It advises and helps families with questions about their children's personal development.	Special educational needs (SEN) ISM has an active Learning Support and Special Educational Needs Department. The team includes our school psychologist, school counsellor, and speech therapist, alongside several external specialists, including an occupational therapist. The Department has a series of fundamental objectives designed to improve the quality of education provided, create and consolidate social values, and help weld effective relationships within the school community. Advice, Guidance, Assessment, and Support are provided. It offers 1:1, small group, or whole class support, as appropriate.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school teaches in English and follows the English National Curriculum. Early Years Foundation Stage places do not require prior knowledge of English; later years require sufficient knowledge of English to access the curriculum. In the secondary years, many Year 7 pupils take the Cambridge ESOL PET, and Year 9 pupils take the FCE examination. The French department prepares pupils for Alliance Française CAF tests, and as pupils start French in Year 5, there is potential for proficiency in English, Spanish and French.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus at Dallington School. The school aims to build self-confidence, independence and thoughtful reflection to support mental health. A healthy lifestyle is promoted through organic food and active participation in sport, contributing to overall well-being. The curriculum emphasizes developing well‑being alongside academic achievement, including mental and emotional health. The Educational Psychology Department collaborates with staff and families to promote mental wellbeing and to identify needs early. The school enriches well-being through meaningful co‑curricular experiences and sports activities that foster social awareness and resilience.	Mental wellbeing ISM has a Learning Support Department that includes the school psychologist and the school counsellor to support pupils' mental wellbeing. The department uses assessment and screening to evaluate emotional, social, and intellectual development and to identify needs. Support is provided 1:1, in small groups, or to whole classes, as appropriate. Pastoral care creates a nurturing environment and maintains open communication with parents. The House system and Student Government promote belonging and social-emotional growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school promotes a caring environment and healthy relationships. The Educational Psychology Department identifies needs and designs coordinated action plans with parents and teachers to safeguard pupils. It acts as the communication framework between parents, teachers and specialists. It provides guidance to families regarding their children's personal development. The Directors describe the school as a safe place built on love, trust and respect.	Safeguarding ISM creates a safe and secure environment for students. There is an open door policy for parents and accessible contact information to discuss concerns. The school provides information to parents about their child's education. There is close communication between tutors and school managers, alongside the Learning Support Department, to address all aspects of pupils' social and emotional development. The House system and Student Government contribute to a safe, supportive school culture that promotes belonging and responsible choices.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school operates two campuses in Madrid: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is a British official school in Madrid. The school has a chapel and a chaplain, and Catholic Religion Education is taught. The school promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering healthy and organic food at school, and it encourages participation in sport. It provides a broad, challenging curriculum and enriches it with co-curricular experiences such as educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities.	Facilities overview When Year 7 begins, pupils move to a custom built Secondary site, located a short distance from the Primary site. The British secondary school provides specialist facilities including science laboratories, computer suites, and art studios, plus a large sports hall. Sports lessons take place at nearby pitches and tracks, including for swimming, athletics and team games. The facilities serve pupils across the secondary program.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Pupils at our British secondary school benefit from specialist facilities, including science laboratories, computer suites, art studios and a large sports hall. Sports lessons regularly take place at nearby pitches and tracks, including swimming, athletics and team games.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Academic facilities include science laboratories, computer suites, and art studios.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities We offer extra-curricular activities from Mondays to Fridays, taught by Dallington School teachers or external specialists. Early Years activities include Dance, Football and Tennis. Primary and Secondary activities include Rugby, Girls football, Girls volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Football and Athletics. A downloadable activity programme is available for 2025–2026.	Extra curricular facilities Pastoral care and a house system support student development beyond academics. The annual drama performance and activities such as the KS3 induction camp and the ski trip are examples of activities outside the classroom.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Dallington School was founded by Maria Recio and Paola Recio. The founders serve as Directors and operate the school as DALLINGTON SCHOOL, S.L. In a Directors' Letter, the founders describe opening Dallington School to create a place where each child feels happy, safe and loved, with trust and respect, and where healthy habits and personal development are central. The school presents itself as a British School in Madrid, offering a broad, balanced curriculum and co-curricular experiences, and it emphasizes Catholic values with a chapel and a chaplain. The founders' vision is to provide education in a caring environment that supports the development of the whole child.	History The International School of Madrid is a British international school founded in 1971. Since 1971 we have offered an excellent, broad and balanced education to students from around the world. Now home to over 800 pupils aged between 2 and 18, the school follows the English National Curriculum and is known for its child-centred approach, happy atmosphere and high standards of academic achievement. Classes are taught in English by well-qualified and experienced teachers. It is located in the Charmartín neighbourhood in central Madrid.
Community	Community Dallington School fosters community through charity actions that build social awareness and by enriching the curriculum with educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities. The school emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, organic food and well-being, and involves families in its learning culture. Christian values underpin school life with a chapel and a chaplain, aligning with First Holy Communion and Confirmation education. The Madrid location contributes to a close-knit school community united by shared values and parental involvement.	Community ISM is a friendly, family school in the heart of Madrid with a community of over 40 nationalities. It aims to create a family/community atmosphere with fluid communication between home and school and to value all students and their families. The school emphasizes safety, happiness and strong relationships, helping Spanish and international students grow together and form lifelong friendships. The values of respect, loyalty and friendship underpin school life.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The curriculum offers the core subjects of English and Mathematics, with science, geography and history brought into topic-based learning. Outdoor Learning (Urban Forest School) is embedded in the curriculum in Years 1–6, developing leadership and teamwork as children learn about nature. Learning outside the classroom is enriched by regular curricular trips to museums, art galleries, theatres and the zoo. Literacy and numeracy are taught across the year groups with a cross-curricular and practical emphasis, and STEM is integrated with core topics.	Academic & intellectual The school offers Booster Classes to support academic progress. Robotics provides hands-on STEM experiences and teamwork. Chess develops strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Arts are central to life at Dallington, with music, drama and visual arts fully integrated into the curriculum. The program includes regular workshops from external professionals in Circus Skills, Dance Days, African drummers, jazz guitarists and world musicians, and features the Dallington Choir and whole-school singing assemblies. Children learn to play instruments through a Kodaly-inspired approach and have access to private lessons, including Guildhall School of Music & Drama tutors. They also visit museums and galleries as part of their art exploration and perform regularly.	Arts & creative The school offers Ballet and Modern Dance. Arts & Crafts and Cookery provide hands-on creative experiences. Drama and Choir support performance and vocal skills.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language French is taught through total immersion and focuses first on listening and speaking before introducing reading and writing; in years 4–6 students begin reading and writing in French and may have pen friends in France and other French-speaking countries. The learning process is led without translation, enabling direct connections between experiences and words. The school supports English as an Additional Language with tailored language development resources, often in partnership with external specialists. The multilingual community is celebrated through language awareness projects and cultural events.	Cultural & language Languages are offered as an extracurricular activity. Storytelling & Book Club supports literacy and language development.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Student Council includes a representative from each year group, with candidates presenting manifestos and peers voting for the best voices. It provides a forum for pupils to voice their views and takes on leadership and development opportunities, fostering democracy and global citizenship. The Council has initiated projects such as a lunchtime board games club and a Science Fair, and is involved in fundraising for Children in Need. Extracurricular Clubs range from Inventors and Street Dance to London Lens Project, Debutots, Art Club and Code Cadets, with after‑school care and instrumental lessons available.	Social & hobbies The school offers Swimming and a range of sports including Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Rugby. Yoga and Zumba are also offered as fitness activities. Roller Skating is also offered.
Community & service	Community & service The Student Council coordinates charity work and broader community involvement, including fundraising for Children in Need. There is a strong collaboration with families as part of the Dallington Journey, with open communication and termly progress meetings. The SCRAP project provides recycled materials for child‑led play during lunch and breaks, supporting community creativity and sustainable practices.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and development are embedded in school life through the Student Council, which offers pupils real leadership opportunities and a platform to influence school life, democracy and accountability. The Council also supports pupils in planning and delivering projects, helping them develop civic and cooperative skills.	Leadership & professional The school has a Primary Student Government and a Secondary Student Leadership Team and Student Council, providing leadership opportunities and student voice across the school. These groups involve peer mentoring and student leadership responsibilities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Forest School is a central part of learning, supporting wellbeing and holistic development by building confidence, independence, collaboration and emotional regulation. Outdoor learning extends beyond the classroom, including a three‑day residential camp for Years 3–6. Pastoral Care emphasizes respectful relationships, small groups and collaboration with families to promote confidence and belonging, while lunch promotes healthy eating and regular access to water and well‑structured outdoor play.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The extracurricular programme includes Swimming, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby, Yoga and Zumba. Roller Skating is also offered. Summer School adds activities such as Arts & Crafts, Computing, Robotics and Swimming.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English, Spanish and French. English is a subject in Primary; Spanish (Lengua Española) and French are listed as subjects, with French noted as offered but not part of the statutory British curriculum. In Secondary, Lengua Española and French are taught, and in the IGCSE programme seven to nine exams typically include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science, Spanish and French.	Language provision The language of instruction is English. Spanish is studied as Lengua y Literatura and Cultura Española to align with the Spanish educational system.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Classes are taught in English. Spanish Lengua y Literatura and Cultura Española are taught to align with the Spanish system.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards Cambridge Learner Awards – 2024/25: 7 awards (recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations) Cambridge Learner Awards – 2023/24: 5 awards (recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations) Cambridge Learner Awards – 2022/23: 6 awards (recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations) Cambridge Learner Awards – 2021/22: 13 awards (recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations) Cambridge Learner Awards – 2020/21: 10 awards (recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations)
Accreditations	Accreditations null	Accreditations Cambridge International Examinations accreditation Edexcel accreditation
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the online Admission Application to arrange a visit or request information. The form asks for the Student Name, Parents' Names, Your e-mail, Year of birth, Phone, How did you hear about us? Message. After submission, the Admissions team will get in touch with you as soon as possible. This contact will help arrange a visit or provide further information. 2. The admissions process for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin in October 2025. The Infant campus is at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and the Primary/Secondary campus is at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid (Parque Conde de Orgaz).	Admissions 1. Get in touch. Enrolment for the 2026–27 academic year begins now. The relevant Admissions director will take you on a tour of our facilities and introduce you to the head teachers and coordinators. If you can't visit in person, we will arrange a virtual tour. 2. Visit Us. Come and see the school for yourselves or arrange a virtual tour. This will be an opportunity to meet the team, understand our philosophy and approach, and ask questions. In-person tours are available, or a virtual tour can be arranged. 3. Entrance Tests. Entrance tests may be required from Year 7 to Year 13 and a child's latest report from their current school is required. Children applying for Early Years Foundation Stage do not need prior knowledge of English to access the curriculum at the appropriate level. 4. Enrol. On receipt of the application form, successful entrance tests and a deposit, a place for the appropriate academic year is confirmed and you are welcomed into the ISM family. Admissions are open throughout the year.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist A waiting list exists; when a place becomes available due to a pupil leaving or absence, the place is offered to the next child on the waiting list.
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