Kensington School Madrid and Liceo Sorolla International School are both in Madrid, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes. Kensington School Madrid also offers British and Cambridge IGCSE, and Liceo Sorolla International School also offers Swiss. Published annual fees are €7,100 - 12,420 at Kensington School Madrid and €4,345 - 9,905 at Liceo Sorolla International School, which puts Kensington School Madrid roughly 37% higher. Kensington School Madrid takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Liceo Sorolla International School from 2 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 1,100 and 1,300 pupils. Typical class sizes are 25 at Kensington School Madrid and 20 at Liceo Sorolla International School.
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Kensington School Madrid
Madrid, Spain
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Liceo Sorolla International School
Madrid, Spain
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Fees / year
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Fees / year €7,100 - 12,420 | Fees / year €4,345 - 9,905 |
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Age range
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Age range 1 - 18 years | Age range 2 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE | Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Swiss Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 1,100 | Pupils 1,300 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 25 | Typical class size 20 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English, Spanish | Instruction language Spanish, English, French |
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Opened
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Opened 1968 | Opened 1963 |
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Bus service
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Bus service Yes | Bus service Yes |
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Location
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Location Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. Avenida Bularas, 2, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. | Location Located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. The campus address is Avda. Bularas 4, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. The school was founded in 1963. Pozuelo de Alarcón is a municipality within the Community of Madrid. |
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Stages
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Stages Nursery from 18 months to 5 years; Primary School 5–11; Secondary School 11–16; Baccalaureate 16–18. | Stages Nursery; Primary – PYP; Middle School – MYP; National Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
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School type
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School type British international day school delivering both the Spanish and United Kingdom curricula; offers IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme. | School type Private school; family-owned |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix — | Pupil nationality mix 1,300 students from 25 nationalities attend |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Personalised education with specialist staff. 12 Teaching Assistants support Nursery–Year 2; Additional Support Teachers help deliver the British curriculum in Years 1–9; language specialists support the Spanish curriculum in Years 1–7. | Additional learning support Neurodiversity services are available. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation United Kingdom; NABSS member. | Country affiliation — |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details Bus Routes: 8 routes serving Madrid with transport staff for safe journeys to and from home; routes can be adjusted to demand. | Bus service details — |
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Fee details
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Fee details Tuition fees (annual and per term) - Toddlers - Pre-nursery AM+PM: Annual EUR 7,100. Per term (three equal instalments): EUR 2,366.67. - Nursery: Annual EUR 7,525. Per term: EUR 2,508.33. - Reception - Year 1: Annual EUR 7,850. Per term: EUR 2,616.67. - Year 2 - Year 6: Annual EUR 8,490. Per term: EUR 2,830.00. - Year 7 - Year 9: Annual EUR 8,990. Per term: EUR 2,996.67. - 3º de E.S.O. - 4º de E.S.O.: Annual EUR 9,490. Per term: EUR 3,163.33. - Year 10 - Year 11 (IGCSE): Annual EUR 11,250. Per term: EUR 3,750.00. - 1º Bachillerato - 2º Bachillerato: Annual EUR 9,620. Per term: EUR 3,206.67. - IB 1 - IB 2: Annual EUR 12,420. Per term: EUR 4,140.00. One-off and additional annual charges - Registration fee (one-off on joining): EUR 1,200. - Lunch service (annual): EUR 2,100 (equivalent to EUR 700.00 per term when charged termly). - Bus service (annual): EUR 2,055 (equivalent to EUR 685.00 per term when charged termly). Transport and lunch are charged on a termly basis; the registration fee is payable once when joining the school. School materials, insurance and additional small fees - School materials and accidents insurance (billed in September): - Nursery - Year 4: EUR 305 per year. - Year 5 - Year 9: EUR 245 per year. - 3º de E.S.O. to 2º Bachillerato: EUR 155 per year. - Tech fee (varies by grade): EUR 50 – EUR 100 per year. - Accidents insurance item shown separately: EUR 24 (billed as shown in the schedule). - English books are billed in October. - Tuition includes one class photo per student and a yearbook per family. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and optional services are billed termly. Tuition is billed in three instalments in September, January and April. - Invoice due dates: first term before 29 August, second term before 5 January, third term before 5 April. - Optional services such as dining, transport and extracurricular activities are contracted and invoiced on a termly basis; occasional single-day use may be invoiced monthly at a higher unit rate. Payment methods, discounts and penalties - Default payment method: automatic direct debit for all payments. Parents who do not agree with this method must notify the financial director in writing. - Full-year payment option: it is possible to pay the entire course in a single payment with a 1.25% reduction for early payment if settled before 17 August. - Late/non-payment: interest may be charged at the statutory rate for late payment. A EUR 15 charge applies for each bank rejection. Continued non-payment may result in legal measures, refusal of attendance and, after a sustained period, contract termination. Refunds, cancellations and leaving the school - From the moment the registration fee is paid, parents have a 15-calendar-day right to cancel the registration and receive a refund of amounts previously paid. - The registration fee is payable the first time a pupil joins the school and the school states it corresponds to processing costs and is non-refundable in standard circumstances. - Place reservation payments are held on account of tuition and, if paid, will be deducted from the September payment of the following academic year; the reservation carries a 15-day right of cancellation for refund in line with the reservation rules. - Under no circumstances will fees already paid to the school be refunded once the academic year has started. Cancellations made during the school year will trigger payment of the full annual amount for school materials and insurance, and fees for the whole term will remain due if cancellation occurs during a term. - A written three (3) months' notice is required for permanent withdrawal; parents are required to pay fees during that three-month notice period. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the services or charges. No boarding fees are shown in the published fee schedule. Other practical notes on charges and billing - School trips and certain extracurricular activities that do not run the whole year are charged separately (trips usually charged in two instalments; excursions during the school day charged at the end of each term). - Occasional single-day uses of dining or transport carry a higher per-unit charge and are invoiced monthly. | Fee details Application / registration fees - New-student registration (matrícula): EUR 500 (non‑refundable). For siblings the registration fee is EUR 200. Tuition fees by school stage (annual amounts) - Nursery / Kindergarten: - 1–2 years old: EUR 4,345 per year. - 3–4 years old: EUR 5,600 per year. - 5 years old: EUR 5,720 per year. - Primary: - 1º and 2º Primary: EUR 6,045 per year. - 3º and 4º Primary: EUR 6,090 per year. - 5º and 6º Primary: EUR 6,130 per year. - Secondary (ESO): - 1º and 2º ESO: EUR 6,345 per year. - 3º and 4º ESO: EUR 6,580 per year. - Baccalaureate (Bachillerato): - 1º and 2º Bachillerato: EUR 6,945 per year. - International Baccalaureate (IB) option (BI): EUR 9,010 with an additional EUR 895 in IB‑related fees/taxes. Additional recurring services and their annual prices - School lunch (Comedor): - Nursery (2 years old) lunch: EUR 1,598 per year. - General school lunch (Comedor): EUR 1,980 per year. - School transport (annual): EUR 1,790 per year. - Additional mandatory small charges shown as separate lines: EUR 16.17 for Student Care & School Materials and EUR 6.21 for the Technology Fee (these amounts are applied in addition to tuition and to the services noted). Daycare, single‑use vouchers and service extras - Morning or afternoon daycare service: EUR 42 per month per time slot (morning 7:30–9:00 or afternoon 17:00–18:00). Extension of afternoon service to 18:30: EUR 60.20 per month. - Individual vouchers (single‑use tickets): Daycare voucher EUR 4.70; Lunch (comedor) voucher EUR 13.50; Transport voucher EUR 5.80. - Music school (optional) — sample fees (annual course year 2025–26 listing): one‑off new‑student music registration EUR 40; individual lesson monthly tariffs and extras are published separately (examples: individual 30' EUR 74 per month; individual 60' EUR 148 per month; instrument rental EUR 15 per month; annual instrument deposit EUR 50). - AMPA (parent association) annual contribution: EUR 25 per family, charged in the first term. Discounts - Large‑family discount: the third child and subsequent children receive a 30% discount on tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The total academic fee (tuition plus the technology fee, student materials/attention and similar recurring items) is divided into 10 equal monthly instalments charged from September through June. - Textbook costs are invoiced in a single charge in October. - Reservation for the next academic year: in February families who wish to keep their children enrolled pay EUR 250 per family as a place‑reservation fee; that EUR 250 is then deducted from the November receipt. If a student withdraws after the reservation payment is made, the reservation fee is not returned. - Non‑payment: a student may be withdrawn from the school for failure to pay three consecutive monthly instalments. Registration / refund rules - The initial registration payment of EUR 500 is non‑refundable in all cases; for siblings the matriculation amount is EUR 200. - The EUR 250 annual reservation charge (paid in February to reserve a place for the following year) is deducted from the November receipt; that reservation is forfeited (not returned) if the pupil is withdrawn after reservation. Boarding (residency) status - The school does not operate a boarding / residence offering (no internado). All provision is day‑school based. Fee payment options and collection method - Recurring tuition and service charges are collected as monthly receipts; extracurricular activity fees and their quarterly/termly instalments are processed by bank direct debit (domiciliación bancaria) to the same account where the school domiciles the main school receipt. This indicates direct‑debit collection is used for regular charges. - Childcare vouchers (company childcare tickets) are accepted from all companies for eligible families. Other practical notes on fee structure - Complementary services (lunch, transport, daycare and similar) are billed as annual prices; changes to these services (signup/cancellation) must be communicated in advance according to the school rules. - Extracurricular activity fees, music school fees and camp fees are priced separately from tuition and are billed according to their specific schedules and tariff lists. Examples of camp and extracurricular tariffs are published for the current season and for the music school (see the school's published tariff documents). |
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Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements The school is an independent, co-educational British day school. | Boarding arrangements — |
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement All students wear the school uniform that corresponds to their learning stage. | Uniform requirement Uniform is compulsory for all school years except Bachillerato. From 3 to 5 years old they wear a tracksuit-uniform; from 1st grade of Primary to 4th grade of ESO they wear a school or sports uniform. |
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Food options
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Food options There is an on-site kitchen with a diverse range of meals; menus are designed weekly by a nutritionist and accommodate dietary requirements including celiacs, vegetarians, diabetics and other intolerances. | Food options Food Lab offers home-cooked, balanced menus based on the Mediterranean diet with high-quality ingredients. The lunch menu includes two first-course options, two second-course options and a salad island, with a third menu for soft diets; there are special diets for allergies, gluten-free and meat-free options, and breakfasts are available. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership Kensington School is part of Inspired Education Group. | Governance and ownership Founded in 1963, Liceo Sorolla is a family-owned school. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Follows the English National Curriculum under the British education system until the Baccalaureate division; at that stage, students may study under the Spanish system. English and Spanish are studied, with French offered as a third language. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered from September 2023, and senior students may choose the Spanish-language Kensington Bachillerato as an alternative pathway, which provides intensive language reinforcement and leads to Cambridge Proficiency and DELF B2 certificates. | Curriculum details Primary education follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 to 12, designed to foster curiosity through inquiry-based learning and to develop an international mindset. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves students aged 11 to 16, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration, and preparing learners for the Diploma Programme and higher education. The school offers the Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the Spanish Baccalaureate; students study six subjects (three higher level and three standard level) and complete the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service core components. The DP is for students aged 16 to 19 and is recognized by leading universities worldwide; the school reports a 100% DP pass rate since 2016 and a 2020 average of 34.41/45 (8.48 in university entrance ranking). National Baccalaureate is offered with two science tracks and one humanities track. The program is trilingual (Spanish + English + French) and includes students from about 25 nationalities with international trips to five countries. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio Pre-Nursery ratio is 1 adult per 8 children. Nursery to Year 2 typically have two adults per class (teacher and assistant), a ratio of 1:13. | Student teacher ratio — |
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Exam results
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Exam results IBDP 2025: Average Point Score 34; Highest Diploma Score 44; Earned bilingual IBDP 53%. PAU 2025: Pass Rate 100%; Highest score out of 14 13.63; Achieved 11 or More 62%; Average score out of 10 8.22. IGCSE 2025: 41% scored A*; 58% scored A* - A; 78% scored A* - B. | Exam results DP results include a 100% pass rate since 2016; the 2020 DP average was 34.41/45 (equivalent to 8.48 in university entrance ranking). The Diploma Programme is recognized by leading universities worldwide, providing access to universities around the world. |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression One in three Inspired students progresses to Russell Group and Ivy League universities. Inspired partners provide specialist university admissions counselling to support applications. | Higher education progression DP graduates are prepared for university worldwide; the DP is recognized by leading universities worldwide, providing access to universities across the world. |
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Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented Specialist university admissions advice and activities nurture students' talents. | Gifted and talented — |
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The school supports social, emotional and digital development. Children gain fluency and social skills across languages. Oratory and Emotional Intelligence are offered as electives from ESO 3rd to Bach 1st and Year 7 to Year 9. The Kagan Collaborative Learning approach is applied throughout the school to promote active learning, peer coaching and collaboration. | Social & emotional learning Inclusion and equity: Every student, regardless of neurocognitive differences, deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment that respects their particularities. Development of potential: By recognizing and valuing the strengths of each student, they are given the opportunity to exploit their capabilities to the fullest. Improved school climate: An inclusive and respectful environment fosters empathy, collaboration and the well-being of the entire educational community. Life skills: Schools must prepare students for an increasingly diverse and inclusive world of work. The school reinforces self-esteem and autonomy, helping students become aware of their strengths and providing tools to overcome difficulties. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides personalised education with specialist staff. Ratios and small groups are supported by 12 Teaching Assistants for Nursery to Year 2; Additional Support Teachers assist with the British curriculum in Years 1–9, and language specialists support the Spanish curriculum in Years 1–7. Pre-Nursery ratio is 1:8; Year 10 groups are formed for Maths and Spanish language, and Year 10 to Year 13 English lessons are conducted in small groups. French groups in Years 8–13 are split into smaller groups with a native-speaking assistant. | Special educational needs (SEN) The Liceo Sorolla School has its own center for attention to diversity, Centro Yume. The center attends to all types of learning needs, and specialists work directly with students, teachers and tutors. We have specialists in clinical psychology, speech therapy, dyslexia and learning disorders. Our teachers are systematically trained to detect and manage different educational needs, and they work with different strategies within the classroom to make teaching more flexible and to use technologies that facilitate access to information. Our goal is to reinforce self-esteem and autonomy and to create inclusive learning environments. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language Bilingual Spanish-English immersion is provided across divisions. Year 7 demonstrates use of Spanish, French and English, with Mandarin offered as an extracurricular language. Pupils study the English National Curriculum from pre-nursery to Year 9 and can choose the Spanish Curriculum from Year 10 to Year 13 (2 Bachillerato) or continue with the English National Curriculum to Year 13 (IB). English and French are taught by native teachers, with external qualifications including Cambridge and DELF/IGCSE. DELF A1 is also available for official French examinations. | English as an additional language The school has a language program with English, Spanish and French. The program supports multilingual instruction across grade levels. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Pastoral care is central to the school, with welfare at the centre of daily practices. The Heads of the Pastoral Service coordinate with the School Psychologists to monitor student wellbeing, and Tutors check in with pupils daily. Oratory and Emotional Intelligence are offered as electives, and the Kagan Collaborative Learning approach supports active, collaborative learning and peer coaching. | Mental wellbeing The school emphasizes the well-being of the entire educational community through an inclusive and respectful environment. Empathy and collaboration are fostered to support mental and social well-being. The commitment to well-being is reinforced through approaches that build self-esteem and autonomy. Life skills are developed to help students navigate an increasingly diverse world of work. An inclusive climate is essential to creating a just and equitable learning environment. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding Student safety is the first priority and wellbeing is central to daily practices. Staff follow clear attendance and welfare protocols, and the Heads of the Pastoral Service liaise with School Psychologists. Tutors monitor wellbeing and communicate with families, and family conferences are available for Infant, Primary, Secondary and Baccalaureate learners. | Safeguarding — |
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview The facilities are designed to maximise the potential of every child. They support development on academic levels and beyond the classroom. There are vibrant spaces for socialising and studying that are comfortable. The Pozuelo de Alarcón campus provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where students can express themselves and explore interests with friends and teachers. The modern grounds feature a football pitch, a nursery play area and a large sports court, while inside there is an auditorium, a gymnasium and bright classrooms. | Facilities overview The school has over 15,000 square meters of modern facilities that combine classrooms, green areas, and sports fields. Space is a fundamental agent in the teaching-learning process, capable of motivating and inspiring both teachers and students. The school seeks to develop learning landscapes that invite students to dream, work with classmates, and learn with joy. The school has numerous specialized spaces, such as outdoor classrooms, an art and creativity lab, a sustainability garden, laboratories, and a maker classroom. The campus provides a multi-sport facility with a sports hall, an indoor pool, a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two psychomotor and dancing classrooms. In addition, thematic classrooms throughout primary school foster higher specialization, contextualized learning, and project-based learning. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities Interior gymnasium, psychomotor room, football field, volleyball field and basketball court. | Sports facilities The school has a multi-sport facility that includes a sports hall, an indoor pool, a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and two psychomotor and dancing classrooms. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities Classrooms are equipped with resources for every stage, including laboratories, a library, an auditorium, a music room, an art room and playgrounds. | Academic facilities The school has outdoor classrooms, the art and creativity lab, the sustainability garden, laboratories, and the maker classroom. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities A wide range of extracurricular activities cover music, art, technology, sports and public-speaking. These opportunities help students discover passions and develop perseverance, resilience, behaviour management and self-confidence. | Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities offer students the possibility to develop other skills and explore fields such as sports, cinema, theater, foreign languages, robotics, technology and computers, cooking, chess, and flamenco. The school also offers music classes at an early age, which improve cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development, and increase creativity, imagination, memory, concentration, and attention. The activities take place at lunchtime or after 17:00, depending on the activity. |
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History
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History Founded in 1968, Kensington School is a pioneering centre of British education in Spain. It has operated for over 50 years with a pedagogy rooted in tradition, including emphasis on public speaking, drama, STEAM tuition and computer programming. Kensington is part of Inspired Education Group, a global premium schools group with over 80 schools in 24 countries and about 90,000 students. Immersion in English with native teachers starts from 12 months old, and the school offers international curriculums including IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. | History Liceo Sorolla was founded in 1963 by three families who continue to run the school today. The school offers a unique educational model based on active methodologies and a solid language program with English, Spanish and French. It has over 1,300 students from 25 nationalities, aged 2 to 18. Since 2016, Liceo Sorolla has been part of the International Baccalaureate World Schools Network and offers all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). |
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Community
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Community Family-oriented community with a House system, regular assemblies and clubs. Assemblies reinforce core values through the ICARE programme (Integrity, Cooperation, Acceptance, Respect and Empathy) and the Travesía programme. Extracurricular activities include sports, arts, music and computing, with concerts and group projects building lifelong friendships and teamwork. | Community The school maintains an active community through regular news and events, including the 50th anniversary celebration in 2025. The II Memorial César Llorente, a family sports event, took place on April 2, 2025, with participation by families and staff. The school hosts other family-oriented events and cultural activities featured in its news section. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association — | Parent teacher association The AMPA (Association of Mothers and Fathers of Students) serves as the channel for family participation in the school's activities. It has an elected Board and commissions including Pedagogical, Cultural, Activities and Sports, and Dining, Hygiene and Safety, which meet with the school's leadership. The AMPA is funded by a voluntary annual membership of 25 euros per family, and payment supports the association's viability. Members receive benefits such as the Graduation of 2nd Bach and equipment for Saturday activities. The AMPA organizes and participates in events such as the Christmas Fiesta, year-end awards, family conferences, and various courses and talks for families. Contact: info@ampaliceosorolla.es. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual Kensington School uses a British curriculum with English language immersion from 12 months old, delivered by native teachers who teach both the English and Spanish curricula. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE as part of its qualifications. In 2025, IBDP results included an average point score of 34 and a highest diploma score of 44, with 53% earning bilingual IBDP. IGCSE results for 2025 showed 41% scoring A*, 58% scoring A*-A, and 78% scoring A*-B. PAU 2025 results reported a 100% pass rate, with a highest score out of 14 and other performance indicators such as a 62% rate of scores above 11 and an average score of 8.22 out of 10. | Academic & intellectual The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered and is combined with the Spanish Baccalaureate. The DP comprises six subject groups and three core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school has been an IB World School since 2016 and achieves outstanding results in both the national curriculum and IB assessments. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative A wide range of extracurricular activities related to music, art, technology, sports and public-speaking is offered to discover and enhance passions and talents. The campus provides a Music Room and an Art Room to support creative pursuits. The school supports arts and creative projects through dedicated facilities and spaces. Participants develop perseverance, resilience, behaviour management and self-confidence through these activities. | Arts & creative Music School in Pozuelo de Alarcón offers personalized music education for children and young people. The program teaches instruments including piano, guitar, drums, bass, violin, cello, singing, saxophone, clarinet, flute and more. Lessons can be 30 or 60 minutes for individuals with additional group options, and concerts are organized to showcase student work. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language Inspired's Global Exchange Programme offers students the opportunity to travel to other countries and work alongside peers at other schools around the world. Students develop social, language and academic skills while broadening their perspectives through exchange experiences. Inspired's International Summer Camps provide additional intercultural experiences. | Cultural & language The school has a trilingual language program with English, Spanish and French. International Education aims to educate global citizens who understand the world they live in and their place in it. The Diploma Programme is globally recognized and promotes intercultural understanding and skill development, including six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include music, art, technology, sports and public-speaking. These activities offer opportunities to discover and nurture passions and talents. Participation helps develop perseverance, resilience, behaviour management and self-confidence. | Social & hobbies Extracurricular Activities are offered, including a Music School. The Music School provides instruments and ensembles, with instruction in technique, music theory, styles, interpretation and score reading. Concerts and performances are organized to showcase student talent. |
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Community & service
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Community & service In PSHE classes, students follow the English ICARE values of Integrity, Cooperation, Acceptance, Respect and Empathy as part of a values-based social education. In Years 7 to 9, students study the English National Curriculum Citizenship course, which covers democracy, gender equality, tolerance and education on alcohol and drugs. The Travesía social programme supports inclusive recreation, volunteering and mentoring roles, guided by School Psychologists and the Computing Department, with pastoral support through assemblies and tutorials. | Community & service — |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional There is a strong focus on university access, with one in three Inspired students progressing to Russell Group and Ivy League universities. In-school college and career counsellors support students with university qualifications and requirements. Inspired partners Arete Educational Consulting and The Classroom Door provide university admissions counselling, tutoring and related services to enhance students' applications, including guidance on summer jobs, extracurricular participation and admissions exams. | Leadership & professional The school promotes creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit to empower students to undertake their goals. Students are taught to be responsible, autonomous, diplomatic, respectful, tolerant and generous, supporting leadership and professional growth. The Sorolla Student profile highlights developing creativity, critical thinking and leadership through artistic projects and global citizenship. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus features a football pitch, interior gymnasium, a large sports court and other sports facilities, along with laboratories, a library, an auditorium, a Music Room and an Art Room to support wellbeing and holistic development. The school emphasizes values-based education through its PSHE and ICARE framework, with workshops on coexistence, good behaviour, online safety and responsible use of social networks, supported by School Psychologists and the Computing Department. Pastoral support is ongoing through assemblies and tutorials from reception onwards. | Lifestyle & wellbeing The school fosters naturally happy learners in a caring environment where learning through play is valued. Green Leaders and sustainability values are promoted as part of student life. The 21st‑century student profile emphasizes creativity, collaboration and personal development. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English and Spanish are the core bilingual languages offered across all divisions. French is introduced from Year 7 as a third language taught by native teachers. Mandarin is available as an extracurricular language. Examinations include Cambridge qualifications (First Certificate, Advanced, Proficiency, IGCSE) and DELF B2, with DELF A1 available for French in Lower Secondary. | Language provision English, Spanish and French are taught. Language instruction spans the full educational continuum—from Nursery through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (PYP, MYP, DP). The school serves approximately 1,300 students from about 25 nationalities. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching Across each division, the school provides bilingual Spanish and English language tuition. In Year 7, students demonstrate the use of Spanish, French and English in lessons. Mandarin is available as extended language tuition as they progress through the school. Pupils study the English National Curriculum from pre-nursery to Year 9, and from Year 10 they can choose to follow the Spanish Curriculum to Year 13 (2 Bachillerato) or continue with the English National Curriculum to Year 13 (IB). | Bilingual teaching Trilingual language program in English, Spanish and French, taught across nursery through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Nursery; Primary – PYP; Middle School – MYP; Diploma Programme); ages range from 2 to 18. |
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Immersion programs
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Immersion programs British immersion with native teachers is provided in the Infant Department and continued in the Primary Department. Lower Secondary continues with British immersion and native teachers and adds French language tuition with official DELF A1 examinations. Mandarin is offered as an extracurricular language. | Immersion programs — |
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations Member of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) — affiliation with a national association of British schools in Spain. Authorized as a Foreign Private Teaching Centre by Ministerial Order of 10 November 1981. Registered in the State Register of Teaching Centres of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport under number 28026626. | Accreditations — |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Contact Us. We eagerly look forward to first contact by email, website form, telephone or in person at the school. You can submit an enquiry through Enquire Now. Our Admissions Department will contact you to guide you through the process. 2. Come and Visit Us. We can fix a date that best suits your needs and a time for you to come and meet us and visit the school. You can book a visit using Book Now. 3. Guided Tour. The Admissions team will show you around, so you can see the school in action. Book a guided tour via Book Now. 4. Open Days. We hold Open Days in October and March to tell you about our school. Book Now. 5. Formalising the Enrolment. Finally, you can reserve a place and complete the enrolment online. Contact us today. | Admissions To start the admission process, complete our online form so that we know your needs. The form provides information about your family and student to help plan the next steps. Submitting the form initiates the admission process and signals the admissions team to begin engagement. The admissions team will contact you by phone after you submit the form. The call is to organise a visit to the school. A date and time for the visit will be arranged during this call. During your visit to the school, you will have the opportunity to get to know our centre. You will meet our professional team. You can resolve any doubts or questions you may have. After the visit, the admissions team will contact you to inform you whether your application for a place has been accepted and the requirements for final matriculation. They will outline the steps for final matriculation if your application is accepted. The process ends with enrolment steps as directed by the school. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships Nsouli Scholars Programme: The Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend Inspired's prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013. Several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. The programme aims to expand the community and empower children with opportunities in academics, sports and the arts and extracurricular activities. | Scholarships — |
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Waitlist
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