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Kensington School Madrid

Spain, Madrid

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees €7,100 - 12,420
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1968
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Kensington School Madrid is a British international day school serving ages 1 to 18. The campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón combines the English National Curriculum with options to study under the Spanish system in the later stages, and offers the Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme from September 2023. English and Spanish are core language studies, with French as a third language, and senior students may choose the Kensington Bachillerato pathway, which reinforces language study and leads to Cambridge Proficiency and DELF B2 certificates. Founded in 1968, it is part of Inspired Education Group, a global network of schools. Facilities include a football pitch, gym, large sports court, laboratories, a library, an auditorium, and dedicated music and art rooms. The school offers a wide range of extracurriculars, including music, art, technology, sports and public-speaking, and notable programmes such as Inspired's Global Exchange. A community fosters confidence and collaboration.

Av. de Bularas, 2, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

Kensington School Madrid has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. Avenida Bularas, 2, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid.

Stages
Nursery from 18 months to 5 years; Primary School 5–11; Secondary School 11–16; Baccalaureate 16–18.

Type
British international day school delivering both the Spanish and United Kingdom curricula; offers IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.

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.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom; NABSS member.

Bus service
Bus Routes: 8 routes serving Madrid with transport staff for safe journeys to and from home; routes can be adjusted to demand.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is an independent, co-educational British day school.

Uniform Requirement
All students wear the school uniform that corresponds to their learning stage.

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.

Governance and Ownership
Kensington School is part of Inspired Education Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kensington School Madrid ranges from EUR 7,100 to EUR 12,420 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Kensington School Madrid teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.

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.

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.

Gifted and Talented
Specialist university admissions advice and activities nurture students' talents.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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.

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.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.
Facilities

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.

Sports Facilities
Interior gymnasium, psychomotor room, football field, volleyball field and basketball court.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with resources for every stage, including laboratories, a library, an auditorium, a music room, an art room and playgrounds.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.

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).

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.
Reputation

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.
Admissions

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.

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.
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