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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.kensington-school.es

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

Vibes and Culture
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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
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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.
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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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