Compare Advanced-level SEN International Schools in Madrid, Spain

📚 Learning Advanced 🧩 Behaviour Moderate

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees €8,850 - 22,500

Pupils 1090

Type Co-educational

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.

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

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.

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 18.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is mandatory. Girls wear a white blouse or short-sleeved polo with badge, a navy jumper and blazer with piping, and a grey skirt (Nursery–Year 6 summer dress); a navy anorak completes the outfit. Boys wear a white shirt or short-sleeved polo with badge, a navy jumper and blazer with piping, grey trousers (shorts permitted in the junior school) and a tie; a navy anorak completes the look. A gym kit is worn for PE (tracksuit, blue shorts, T-shirt).

Food Options

Lunch is provided with monthly menus that are regularly reviewed; meals are cooked in brand new kitchen facilities by our Kitchen staff; the menus follow FAO and Comunidad de Madrid guidelines; there is always a grilled meat and/or fish option with vegetables, fresh salad and fruit, and water or milk; alternate menus for special diets can be downloaded as PDFs.

House System

The House System comprises four houses: Austen, Keynes, Locke and Newton. Every pupil is assigned to a House on joining; family members are in the same House. House Points are awarded for conduct and work, and scores are announced at assemblies; the winning House receives the House Cup and an Interhouse Sports Cup is awarded.

Governance and Ownership

The school is independent, not owned by a private group or investor. A charitable foundation, Fundación Runnymede College, exists to support its work.

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.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school believes children flourish best when personal, social and emotional needs are met and there are clear, developmentally appropriate expectations for behaviour. Personal, Social and Health Education is a key part of the curriculum, delivered through bespoke PSHE and assemblies to develop resilience, self‑awareness and respectful relationships. Form Teachers and the pastoral team lead ongoing PSHE programmes, with emphasis on trust, support and a caring community. The Prep and Senior Schools foster leadership and social responsibility through the House system, pupil councils and other activities. The school provides a safe, structured environment where staff model positive conduct and pupil wellbeing remains central to school life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Runnymede College provides SEND support within an inclusive framework. The Inclusion policy states that teachers plan to ensure equal access to learning for all pupils, including those with SEN and those with English as an additional language, and to remove barriers to achievement. A full SEND policy governs procedures and support, with a dedicated SEND team and a named Educational Psychologist. The school employs a full-time Educational Psychologist who works with the Coordinador de Bienestar y Protección to develop individual support plans. There is close liaison between families, subject staff, tutors and external specialists to ensure appropriate provision, including assessments for exam access where applicable.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the language of instruction in most lessons, with staff modelling high‑quality English in both speaking and writing. All Pre-Prep teaching staff are native English speakers and support language development to help pupils access the curriculum. The English Across the Curriculum policy places responsibility for developing English on all staff in English‑taught subjects, and encourages structured talk and vocabulary development across the curriculum. The policy also supports EAL learners with targeted materials and additional language support where needed. Inclusion and curriculum policies confirm that pupils with English as an additional language are supported to participate in all subjects.

Mental Wellbeing

The school prioritises pupils' emotional and mental well‑being, with a safeguarding and welfare framework led by designated staff including the school nurse. Two staff are trained in Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) to help identified pupils, and PASS (Pupil Attitudes to Self and School) has been introduced for Years 3–13 with an age‑appropriate intervention plan. Regular Team Around the Child meetings with pastoral staff, DSLs, the school nurse and the educational psychologist review needs and plan support. PSHE and wellbeing education address health, relationships and online safety to build resilience. On‑site medical care and staff first‑aid training support pupils' health and safety on campus.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are central to school life, with a team of designated safeguarding leads covering each section of the school. Staff receive safeguarding training and the school nurse coordinates welfare and protection activities, including communication with Spanish safeguarding authorities. Pupil welfare is recorded and tracked using safeguarding systems such as My Concern, and the safeguarding team is clearly identified to pupils and staff. The school maintains formal safeguarding policies, including a Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, and keeps records alongside PSHE and health policies. The inspection and internal procedures emphasise prompt, confidential handling of safeguarding concerns and regular staff training.

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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Santo Ángel British School

📚 Learning Advanced 🧩 Behaviour Moderate

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 17 years

Fees €5,250 - 5,950

Pupils 200

Santo Ángel British School, located in the Moratalaz district of Madrid, delivers the British National Curriculum for children from Pre-Nursery up to Year 12. Originally opened in 1968 and formally adopting the British framework in 2015, the campus accommodates around 200 pupils in a co-educational day setting. Core instruction is provided in English, supplemented by Spanish and German language subjects. The school is defined by its signature "I CARE Values" program and the "Excellence in Education" initiative, which actively focus on character development, international mindedness, and physical health alongside core subjects. On-site services include a dedicated School Psychology Department, a professionally supervised dining menu, and optional transport routes. Students have access to concrete extracurricular options ranging from robotics and chess to classical ballet, violin, and gymnastics, allowing them to pursue specific interests outside standard classroom hours.

Location

The school is located at Calle Arroyo Fontarrón, 209, 28030 Madrid, Spain. It is in the Fontarrón / Moratalaz area of eastern Madrid. The closest Metro station is Artilleros, and bus services near the school include routes 8, 20, 30, 71, and 100.

Stages

English-medium education for the second cycle of Early Childhood Education and Primary Education.

Type

Private

Country affiliation

Spain

Application fee

- A one-time application / enrollment fee of EUR 500 is charged at first registration.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term equivalents)

- Nursery 1 (Age 1): EUR 5,250 per year — per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): EUR 1,750.
- Nursery 2 (Age 2): EUR 5,250 per year — per-term equivalent: EUR 1,750.
- Kindergarten / Early Years (Ages 3–5 / Kindg.1–3): EUR 5,250 per year — per-term equivalent: EUR 1,750.
- Primary Year 1 (Age 6 / Grade 1): EUR 5,250 per year — per-term equivalent: EUR 1,750.
- Primary Years 2–6 / Grades 2–8 (Ages 7–13): EUR 5,950 per year — per-term equivalent: EUR 1,983.33.
- Secondary (Upper Years / Grades 9–10 / Ages 14–15): EUR 5,950 per year — per-term equivalent: EUR 1,983.33.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school charges an annual tuition fee; the first year includes the one-time application/enrolment fee in addition to tuition. Payment may be arranged in instalments according to the school's billing options. A sibling discount (10% for the second and subsequent children) is available. Monthly school meal and transport charges are commonly invoiced separately.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school (no boarding provision).

Other costs and typical additional fees

- School meals / lunch: approximately EUR 142 per month (school-provided catering).
- Transport (school bus): approximately EUR 160 per month.
- Annual psychological / wellbeing service charge (where applied): approximately EUR 160 per year.
- Uniform, books, stationery and school outings: charged in addition to tuition; uniform and material costs vary by item and year group (typical private-school practice). Meal, transport and optional activity charges are invoiced separately from tuition.
- Sibling discount: 10% discount on tuition for the second and subsequent children.

Refund information

- One-time application/enrolment fees are charged at registration. Refund policies for tuition, enrolment or other fees follow the school's contractual terms at enrolment; families should note that certain one-off fees are typically non-refundable in private-school practice. Specific refund terms for cancellations and withdrawals are set by the school's enrolment contract.

Fee payment options

- Standard payment methods accepted include bank transfer and direct debit; schools of this type commonly also accept card payments for certain transactions (registration, extras). Payment of tuition, meals and transport is handled via the school's billing office according to the chosen payment plan. For sibling discounts and instalment arrangements the school sets the conditions at enrolment.

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on the EYFS framework and the National Curriculum. It is broad and balanced with programmes of activities to ensure pupil progress. Resources have been invested across primary and KS3 to provide a coherent programme as pupils progress. The language of instruction is English and pupils demonstrate good speaking and listening across the curriculum. The PSHE programme reinforces the school's values, but the Year 9 programme does not currently provide sufficient guidance in preparation for Key Stage 4 (KS4) and career decisions. As the school expands to the secondary stage, IGCSE programmes are planned for the next academic year, with recruitment of computer science and humanities specialists anticipated and ICT infrastructure being developed to support learning.

Student Teacher Ratio

The teacher-to-pupil ratio is good across the school.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The PSHE programme reinforces the school's values and supports pupils' personal development. The Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development framework fosters positive relationships, a strong sense of community, and pupil wellbeing. Pupils are free from bullying and feel listened to, and they are confident and encouraged to participate actively in lessons. Self-esteem is developed through supportive feedback and praise.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all students, whatever their needs or abilities. Every child's contribution is valued and diversity is celebrated, with provision for different needs treated as a whole‑school responsibility. The four broad SEN categories are communications and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and sensory and/or physical needs. Identification, assessment and planning are ongoing, with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), parental involvement, and collaboration with external agencies as needed, including staged support and access to Educational Psychologists or Speech Therapists where appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is addressed within the SEN framework, which recognises social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) as a key area for support. Wellbeing is reinforced through the PSHE programme and pastoral practices that promote positive relationships and a caring school climate. When required, the school can involve the Educational Psychologist and other specialists to set targets and strategies for individual students. Positive relationships, a sense of belonging, and active participation in school life support pupils' emotional resilience.

Safeguarding

The school has safeguarding and anti‑bullying policies, with checks in place to ensure safe recruitment of all staff. Access to the site is supervised at the start and end of the day, and there are clear evacuation routes and accident procedures. Pupil welfare is safeguarded through comprehensive measures and pupils are protected and listened to, with a strong emphasis on a safe, respectful school environment.

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Richmond Park School

📚 Learning Advanced 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupils 748

Type Co-educational

Richmond Park School is a British international school located in the Mirasierra district of Madrid, offering education from pre-nursery to 18-year-olds. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum with cross-curricular themes and projects, and it supports bilingual development with a dedicated Spanish language strand in Primary years and continuity through Key Stage 3 and 4. The school provides Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception) with specialist teaching in PE, Music and Spanish. In Primary, core subjects are Literacy and Maths, with Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art and Design, Music, PE, PSHE and Spanish. In Secondary, students study English, Maths, Science (three sciences), Spanish, Computing, Geography and History, Art and Design, Music and PE, with options leading to IGCSE. The school hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme centre for post-16 study. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a theatre, a sports centre and a swimming pool, plus outdoor spaces and a garden.

Location

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

Stages

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

Type

British international school in Madrid.

Additional learning support

Dyslexia support and provision for gifted learners.

Country affiliation

Spain

School day structure

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

Bus service

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

Application / registration fees
- A registration (enrolment) fee is charged at the point of registration. The school's public materials confirm a registration charge is required but do not publish a fixed amount for the registration fee.

Tuition fees by year group and per term
- Richmond Park School operates a single tuition quota model rather than publishing separate, itemised termly fees by year group. The single quota covers core academic fees, insurance, meals (except Breakfast Club), swimming lessons within the curriculum, and materials and books for the British curriculum. The school's public materials do not list separate per-term or per-year tuition figures by year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed as a single quota and collected in 10 equal monthly instalments from September to June (inclusive), payable at the beginning of each month. Parents must accept the school's payment policy at enrolment.

Boarding fees
- Richmond Park School does not operate a boarding provision; boarding fees are not applicable. The school's published information sets out day-school hours and day services.

Other costs and regular additional charges
- Uniforms: Uniforms are supplied through an external supplier (E-Uniforms); the school provides the uniform specification and parents purchase items separately. Swimming costumes/uniforms are sold at the school. Specific uniform prices are not published in the school's general fee information.
- Books and curriculum materials: The single quota includes books and materials for the British curriculum. Books and materials for the Spanish curriculum are not included and are charged separately.
- School transport: Transport is not included in the single quota and is charged separately. Route maps and arrangements are published but individual transport prices are handled as a separate service.
- Extra-curricular activities and clubs: Clubs and extra-curricular activities are not included in the single quota (with the exception that Morning Clubs are free). Prices for extra-curricular activities are billed monthly and will be charged through the regular monthly billing. Examples from the school's published activity documents include one-off registration fees and monthly charges for specific clubs (for example: a 20€ registration fee for some activities; municipal league monthly fees shown at 78€/month; sport-team uniform packages shown at about 120€; and staged reservation payments for some clubs such as 200€ in September, 200€ in January and 150€ in April for certain sports programmes). These amounts apply to specific activities and are additional to the single tuition quota.
- Breakfast Club: Full-month charge is 64€ per month; occasional use is charged at 6€ per day. These charges are invoiced to the family account.
- Stay & Play (after-school supervised collection 16:30–17:30): Full-month charge is 64€ per month; occasional use is 6€ per day. If the service is used without prior notice there is a 10€ charge for the first 20 minutes and an additional 10€ thereafter up to the service end time.
- Summer school and short programmes: Summer school and short-course prices are published for each programme; for example, the school's summer programme documents list multi-week package prices and show a non‑refundable deposit policy for the summer programme (a stated deposit of 200€ described as non-refundable except for certified medical reasons). Summer-programme payments, instalments and cancellation terms are specified in each programme form.

Refunds and cancellations
- A general tuition refund schedule (for annual tuition or the single quota) is not published in the school's public fee information. Specific programmes show their own refund/cancellation rules: for example, the summer school registration form states a 200€ deposit that is non-refundable except for documented medical causes and that the school reserves the right to cancel a programme and return payments. Refund or withdrawal terms for standard annual tuition are set by the school's payment policy but are not itemised with fixed refund tables in the publicly-available material.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts payments only by SEPA direct debit or by bank transfer in accordance with applicable regulations; credit-card payment is not listed as an accepted method in the published payment terms. Parents are required to agree to the school's payment policy at the time of enrolment. Extra-curricular third-party providers and summer programmes may require transfers to separate bank accounts as indicated on their programme forms.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are provided by E-Uniforms. The uniform design blends traditional and contemporary elements to reflect the school's identity. Uniforms can be ordered online via the E-Uniforms platform and delivered to home or the school; brown shoes must be worn with the uniform and white trainers are worn only on PE days, with Early Years pupils allowed white trainers.

Food Options

Dining follows a varied and nutrient-rich diet. The monthly dining menu is published; vegetarian options are available on request. Meals are included in the single quota fee (Breakfast Club is excluded).

Governance and Ownership

The school operates as Richmond Park School S.L., a Spanish limited liability company based in Madrid.

Curriculum

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

Higher Education Progression

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

Gifted and Talented

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

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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

Mental Wellbeing

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

Safeguarding

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

Admissions

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

Scholarships

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

Waitlist

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

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