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King's College The British School of Madrid - Soto de Vinuelas

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,115 - 18,051
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1580
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1969
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

King's College The British School of Madrid – Soto de Viñuelas sits on a 12-acre campus in Tres Cantos, offering the British curriculum up to IGCSE and a Sixth Form that prepares students for A-levels or the IB Diploma. The school serves ages 0 to 18 as a private day school with Tenbury House, a boarding residence for up to 70 pupils. Founded in 1969, it moved to its current site in 1978 and joined Inspired in 2019. Facilities include modern classrooms, ten science labs, a library, and digital learning with iPads and Chromebooks, plus a sports centre, an outdoor pitch, an indoor pool, a gym, dance studios, and a 400-seat auditorium. The campus hosts an on-site horse riding arena and stables, a Peace Garden, and external classrooms. An extra-curricular programme features Real Madrid camp coaching, the Soto Mountaineering Team, and Duke of Edinburgh awards, alongside language and arts offerings.

P.º de los Andes, 35, 28760 Soto de Viñuelas, Madrid, Spain

The Essentials

King's College The British School of Madrid - Soto de Vinuelas has 1,580 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in the rural Soto de Viñuelas neighbourhood in Tres Cantos, north of Madrid. The 12-acre campus lies between Madrid and the Sierra de Guadarrama and is well connected to the city centre by bus and rail. The address is Paseo de los Andes, 35, Soto de Viñuelas, Madrid 28761. It serves the Madrid and Tres Cantos communities.

Stages
Baby Education & Daycare to Years 12 & 13 (Sixth Form).

Type
Private day school with a boarding residence (Tenbury House) for up to 70 boarders.

Additional learning support
Personalised learning support.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British curriculums).

Bus service
School Bus Service provides a convenient and secure transport option to the Soto de Viñuelas campus, serving over 20 neighbourhoods around Madrid. Buses are driven by qualified, vetted drivers and monitored by on-board bus monitors to ensure safety and punctuality.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Tenbury House on the Soto de Viñuelas campus is a boarding residence for up to 60 pupils aged 11–18; boarders sleep in en‑suite rooms with boys on one floor and girls on the other; on‑site residential staff work 24 hours a day (there are always two or more boarding staff on duty).

Uniform Requirement
Uniform must be worn correctly and appropriately at school and while travelling to and from campus; the uniform can be purchased from the school shop.

Food Options
Nutritious, well‑balanced meals are prepared on‑site by Nexalia Catering in the school kitchen, using locally sourced ingredients; menus are designed with the Nutrition and Quality department, and the school accommodates allergies or intolerances.

House System
The residential House system assigns boarders to Houses, with older pupils able to act as Prefects; a housemaster or housemistress oversees the House; boarders are accommodated on separate floors by gender.

Governance and Ownership
King's College Soto de Viñuelas is part of Inspired Education Group; the Headmaster's profile notes the school as part of the Inspired group, and the site identifies itself as an Inspired School.
Fees

Annual tuition at King's College The British School of Madrid - Soto de Vinuelas ranges from EUR 8,115 to EUR 18,051 for 2026/27.

School fees (day pupils) — Tuition by year group

- Fees are shown per term (three terms per academic year). Fees include tuition, textbooks, materials and the technology fee.

- Nursery (ages 3–4): Tuition EUR 2,295; Charges EUR 410; Total per term EUR 2,705 (EUR 8,115 per year).
- Reception (ages 4–5): Tuition EUR 2,470; Charges EUR 435; Total per term EUR 2,905 (EUR 8,715 per year).
- Year 1 (ages 5–6): Tuition EUR 2,645; Charges EUR 440; Total per term EUR 3,085 (EUR 9,255 per year).
- Year 2 (ages 6–7): Tuition EUR 2,825; Charges EUR 475; Total per term EUR 3,300 (EUR 9,900 per year).
- Year 3 (ages 7–8): Tuition EUR 3,060; Charges EUR 475; Total per term EUR 3,535 (EUR 10,605 per year).
- Year 4 (ages 8–9): Tuition EUR 3,060; Charges EUR 475; Total per term EUR 3,535 (EUR 10,605 per year).
- Year 5 (ages 9–10): Tuition EUR 3,225; Charges EUR 475; Total per term EUR 3,700 (EUR 11,100 per year).
- Year 6 (ages 10–11): Tuition EUR 3,225; Charges EUR 475; Total per term EUR 3,700 (EUR 11,100 per year).
- Year 7 (ages 11–12): Tuition EUR 4,145; Charges EUR 490; Total per term EUR 4,635 (EUR 13,905 per year).
- Year 8 (ages 12–13): Tuition EUR 4,275; Charges EUR 490; Total per term EUR 4,765 (EUR 14,295 per year).
- Year 9 (ages 13–14): Tuition EUR 4,275; Charges EUR 490; Total per term EUR 4,765 (EUR 14,295 per year).
- Year 10 (ages 14–15): Tuition EUR 4,590; Charges EUR 505; Total per term EUR 5,095 (EUR 15,285 per year).
- Year 11 (ages 15–16): Tuition EUR 4,865; Charges EUR 505; Total per term EUR 5,370 (EUR 16,110 per year).
- Year 12 (ages 16–17, non-IB): Tuition EUR 5,125; Charges EUR 505; Total per term EUR 5,630 (EUR 16,890 per year).
- Year 13 (ages 17–18, non-IB): Tuition EUR 5,125; Charges EUR 505; Total per term EUR 5,630 (EUR 16,890 per year).
- Year 12 (IB Diploma - ages 16–17): Tuition EUR 6,370; Charges EUR 530; Total per term EUR 6,900 (EUR 20,700 per year).
- Year 13 (IB Diploma - ages 17–18): Tuition EUR 6,370; Charges EUR 530; Total per term EUR 6,900 (EUR 20,700 per year).

Boarding fees (education + residence)

- Boarding fees are shown as Education and Residence fees per term; totals for the three terms are also given below. Boarding fees include accommodation, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), textbooks and course materials, laundry service, use of facilities and certain curriculum trips; they do not include school uniform, Chromebook, exam fees, private medical insurance or non-educational residential trips.

- Year 7 (ages 11–12): EUR 11,635 per term (EUR 34,905 per year).
- Year 8 (ages 12–13): EUR 11,765 per term (EUR 35,295 per year).
- Year 9 (ages 13–14): EUR 11,765 per term (EUR 35,295 per year).
- Year 10 (ages 14–15): EUR 12,095 per term (EUR 36,285 per year).
- Year 11 (ages 15–16): EUR 12,370 per term (EUR 37,110 per year).
- Year 12 (ages 16–17): EUR 12,630 per term (EUR 37,890 per year).
- Year 13 (ages 17–18): EUR 12,630 per term (EUR 37,890 per year).
- Year 12 (IB Diploma): EUR 13,900 per term (EUR 41,700 per year).
- Year 13 (IB Diploma): EUR 13,900 per term (EUR 41,700 per year).

- Single-room supplement (applicable from Year 10 and subject to availability): EUR 7,500 per year.
- Immigration documentation support (mandatory for Non-EU and non-Spanish EU boarders without a valid Spanish residency document): EUR 1,700 per year.

Application, enrolment and deposits

- Non-refundable enrolment (matriculation) fee: EUR 1,750 per pupil, payable on acceptance of a place. No reimbursement is made in the event of cancellation of a place at any time.
- For boarders, to confirm a boarding place a refundable boarding deposit of EUR 3,000 is also payable in addition to the EUR 1,750 enrolment fee; the boarding deposit is refunded once the pupil's education at the school has ended (subject to the school's conditions).
- An annual re‑enrolment fee is included in the third term bill and is deducted from the first term's fees of the next academic year. Parents intending to leave in June must provide written confirmation before 28 February; notice given after 1 April will not result in a refund. Three months' notice is required if a child is to leave the school or to change status from boarder to day pupil; in lieu of notice three months' fees are payable.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are billed termly; there are three terms per academic year. For day pupils, receipts are presented to the family bank account in the first ten days of September, January and April. For boarding accounts, receipts are presented before 10 July, 10 December and 10 March.
- All fees, charges (including lunches, residence, buses, optional classes and school visits) must be paid by direct debit or by bank transfer as indicated on the termly bill. The next term's fees will not be refunded in cases of absence, illness or cancellation.

Other compulsory and optional costs

- School lunches (compulsory for all pupils): EUR 647 per term for day pupils. DP2 (final IB year) students receive a 10% discount on annual lunch during the last term where applicable.
- Bus service (return and single options) — example term prices (routes vary):
- Return service (per term): Alcobendas / Madrid / Colmenar: EUR 760 (T1), EUR 574 (T2), EUR 574 (T3); Tres Cantos: EUR 500 (T1), EUR 381 (T2), EUR 381 (T3); All other areas: EUR 870 (T1), EUR 652 (T2), EUR 652 (T3).
- Single journey (per term): Alcobendas / Madrid / Colmenar: EUR 563 (T1), EUR 422 (T2), EUR 422 (T3); Tres Cantos: EUR 370 (T1), EUR 276 (T2), EUR 276 (T3); All other areas: EUR 640 (T1), EUR 480 (T2), EUR 480 (T3).
- Bus fees shown are applied by route and term and are listed in the fee schedule.
- Pre Pre‑Nursery and Pre‑Nursery (monthly): EUR 635 per month for care from 09:00–17:00. Lunch (breakfast, lunch and snack) for Pre‑units: EUR 98 per month. Baby unit (monthly, 09:00–17:00): EUR 635 per month.
- Induction English (where applicable) — additional charge per term: Infants EUR 1,450; Juniors EUR 1,638; Seniors EUR 2,199.
- Extra supervision hours for EYFS & Primary (optional, per month): 08:00–09:00 EUR 60; 08:30–09:00 or 17:00–17:30 EUR 30.
- External examination fees (IGCSE, GCE A Levels, IB, Cambridge, etc.) are charged in addition and included in the termly bill where applicable. School uniform, Chromebook and some extracurricular activities are not included in the standard fee and must be paid separately.
- Boarders must take out fully comprehensive Spanish private medical insurance (approx. EUR 700 per year this year; dental cover is an additional supplement typically shown at approx. EUR 13 per month).
- Family discounts on tuition, charges, lunch and bus services apply for multiple children enrolled across Madrid King's schools: 3rd child 10%; 4th child 15%; 5th and subsequent children 20%.

Refunds and cancellations

- The non‑refundable enrolment fee (EUR 1,750) is not refunded if a place is cancelled at any time. For boarding, the EUR 3,000 deposit is refundable at the end of the pupil's education at the school (subject to contractual conditions). The next term's fees will not be refunded for absence, illness or cancellation. Three months' notice is required to leave the school; in lieu of notice three months' fees are payable. If written notice of departure for June is given after 1 April no refund will be made.

Fee payment options

- Payment methods accepted for termly fees and associated charges are direct debit (mandated) and bank transfer. Receipts are issued to the payer's bank account at the start of each term according to the billing schedule. Specific payment instructions and the bank details to be used are provided on the termly bill.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

King's College The British School of Madrid - Soto de Vinuelas teaches British Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches the UK National Curriculum up to IGCSE; the Sixth Form offers A-levels and the IB Diploma.

Exam Results
IB Diploma results: 2025 average 35.5 points; highest 45. In 2024 the IB average was 34.5 with 58% bilingual diplomas. IGCSE 2025: 48% A*; 63% A*-A; 77% A*-B. A-Levels 2025: 20% A*; 45% A*-A.

Higher Education Progression
Many alumni secure full scholarships and admission to leading universities worldwide, including Ivy League and Russell Group institutions.

Gifted and Talented
The Nsouli Scholars Programme provides full scholarships to up to 50 students at Inspired schools at any one time, with scholarships awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Emotional and social development is a central part of education at King's College Soto de Viñuelas. A dedicated staff guides pupils to explore their emotional, social, and academic strengths through a strong pastoral framework. Regular, open communication between teachers and families supports wellbeing and achievement. Core values underpin daily life, encouraging initiative, tolerance, open-mindedness, honesty, kindness, integrity, and independence. Graduates are prepared to be well-rounded, global citizens who contribute to their communities. The school maintains a Pupil Voice & Wellbeing Team to involve students in wellbeing initiatives.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction with full English language immersion from Baby Education and Day Care to Year 13 to support native-level fluency. Spanish is taught across all year groups. French and German are offered from Year 5 onward, with Chinese available as an optional language for senior students. Pupils speak English and Spanish in the playground, supporting bilingual development. An Induction English course provides intensive English classes in small groups with additional support in mainstream lessons for non-English-speaking students admitted by ability; entry for pupils with little English is possible, with EAL tuition offered at an additional cost when required.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a values-based, student-centred approach and pastoral systems. Staff monitor emotional, social, and academic development and work with families to support wellbeing. A Pupil Voice & Wellbeing Team contributes to wellbeing initiatives and student input. The core values promote resilience and responsible citizenship as part of the school ethos, helping pupils grow as well-rounded individuals.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection apply to all pupils and staff, including when pupils are educated off-site or on visits. The policy sets out roles and responsibilities, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding governor, with clear procedures for reporting concerns and recording them in the My Concern system. Staff receive training to identify welfare concerns and respond appropriately, with safeguarding processes that may involve local social services or the police when necessary. Parents are informed unless there is a risk to the child, and the school may engage external agencies as appropriate. The policy is reviewed annually (with the next review date indicated) and includes online safety and guidance for responding to online harm.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1969 by Sir Roger Fry. By 1974 student numbers reached about 500 and multiple premises were used in the Chamartin area of Madrid. In 1978 the main school moved to its present, purpose-built site in Soto de Viñuelas. A boarding residence, Tenbury House, opened in 2011. A sports centre and a 15-lab science block were built in 2017, and in 2019 the school celebrated its 50th anniversary and joined Inspired.

Community
King's College Soto serves the Madrid and Tres Cantos communities. Native English teachers deliver the England and Wales national curriculum up to the IGCSE, and the school offers A-levels and the IB Diploma in English. The school provides personalised learning support and a multidisciplinary programme of academic, sports, and cultural activities. Alumni have secured scholarships and admission to leading institutions; the school arranges regular excursions to environmental, historical, and cultural sites, and invites guest speakers to assemblies and leadership events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
King's College Soto de Viñuelas sits on a 12-acre campus in Tres Cantos. The campus has modern, spacious classrooms and science labs, a horse riding pasture and stables, and an indoor swimming pool. It also includes a multi-sports field, a sports centre for sports practice, a 400-seat auditorium, a gym, and music and dance studios. A learning resources centre supports digital learning with iPads and Chromebooks, and meals are prepared on-site in the school canteen. The campus also features external classrooms, a school allotment, a Peace Garden, and a broad Extra-curricular Programme.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for sport and the arts include a modern sports hall and fitness centre, a full-size outdoor Astro/football pitch, a gymnasium, a dance/ballet studio, and an indoor swimming pool used year-round for PE and extracurricular lessons. There is also a 400-seat auditorium for assemblies, concerts and productions, and a horse riding arena with stables.

Academic Facilities
Our Tres Cantos campus has a modern, spacious library and ten fully-equipped science labs, supported by two full-time science technicians who back the STEM programme. Digital learning is facilitated through IT tools, including interactive platforms and apps on iPads and Chromebooks. Summer camps with Real Madrid Football Club coaching and options for tennis or swimming tuition are available. Outdoor experiential learning uses external classrooms, a school allotment, and a Peace Garden.

Extra Curricular Facilities
From Year 2 to Year 9, students participate in an annual residential trip, and from Year 10 they may join the Soto Mountaineering Team or undertake Duke of Edinburgh Award preparation. Equestrian activities are available via the on-site horse riding arena and stables. On-site summer camps include Real Madrid Football Club coaching with options in tennis or swimming. The programme is supported by outdoor learning spaces such as external classrooms, the allotment, and the Peace Garden.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
King's Soto runs a multidisciplinary programme of academic, sports, and cultural activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Regular excursions to places of environmental, historical, and cultural significance broaden students' horizons. Practical STEM experiences, guest speakers at assemblies, and leadership events supplement classroom learning. Outdoor learning, role-play, and drama are used to make concepts memorable and transferable.

Arts & Creative
Arts & Culture options include art, ballet, book club, chess, choir, dance, debate, drama club, ensembles, film club, origami, orchestra, philosophy club, photography, rock bands, science fiction society, TEDx, and annual musicals. Pupils perform in front of audiences through theatre, music, and dance productions in a 400-seat theatre. Past students have pursued art and design studies and careers internationally.

Cultural & Language
There are language clubs and a broad language programme, including French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, and other languages. The school runs societies such as French Debate and Debate, and participates in Model United Nations. These activities reflect international perspectives and cultural exchange.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in the House System with four Houses and weekly inter-house events, including sports fixtures, debates, photography, lip dubs, and quizzes. A wide range of clubs and societies invite social interaction and explore personal interests, including chess, book clubs, drama, film, music, and sport. Participation in these activities helps students socialise and develop teamwork and leadership.

Community & Service
Charity and volunteering are integral, with opportunities to participate in community projects and volunteer work. The S2S Ambassador Award recognises commitment to community engagement, outdoor learning, leadership, and personal development. The Soto Environment Society supports environmental initiatives in school and the local area.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is fostered through roles such as Head Students, Senior Prefects, and Student Council, with opportunities to lead in debate and MUN. Enrichment sessions, career guidance, and university preparation are available as part of leadership development. House Captains coordinate events and represent their houses in leadership activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and outdoor education are central to school life, with activities including badminton, cross-country, athletics, rugby, football, swimming, and more. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered, along with Forest School and mountaineering activities, to support physical and mental well-being. Participation in sports and clubs fosters teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyles.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in the classroom. Spanish is taught across all year groups to a native level; Spanish pupils must take a minimum number of Spanish classes per week, while non-Spanish speakers learn Spanish as a foreign language. French and German are offered from Year 5 through IGCSE, GCE A Level, and the IB Diploma; Chinese is available as an optional language course for senior students.

Bilingual Teaching
British-qualified teachers develop students' language skills across the England and Wales national curriculum so that they develop into confident bilinguals. All students learn Spanish to a native level. Spanish pupils must take a minimum number of Spanish classes per week; non-Spanish speakers will learn Spanish as a foreign language. The language of instruction in the classroom is English, with English language immersion supporting bilingual development.

Immersion Programs
As an English-speaking British school, students receive full English language immersion from Baby Education and Day Care to Year 13 to ensure native-level fluency. Spanish is taught across all year groups. Pupils speak both English and Spanish in the playground, supporting bilingual development. French and German classes are delivered from Year 5 to the IGCSE, GCE A Level, and IB Diploma, with Chinese available as an optional senior-language course.
Admissions

Admissions
Submit an Enquiry. Register your interest by completing the Enquiry Form. After submission, a member of the Admissions Team will contact you to guide you through the admissions process for your child. The team is available to support you throughout.

Visit the Campus. Parents and students are encouraged to visit the school before enrolment. If travel is not possible due to geographical restrictions, an online interview can be arranged. Interviews provide an opportunity to learn about the school and meet the academic team and admissions staff.

Submit an Application. Complete the Application Form. Applications should include copies of the child's birth certificate or passport, the Libro de Familia or other identity documents, and a passport-size photo. If available, include the child's two most recent school reports, custody documents if applicable, referee contacts for Year 6 and above, and any results of academic or psychological evaluations.

Assessments. Entry assessments include: for Years 1 to 3, a meeting with the Head of Primary to carry out simple literacy and numeracy tasks in English; for Years 4 and above, an online CAT4 assessment and an English written assessment (non-refundable admissions assessment fee of €30); for Year 11 and boarding applicants, an interview with a senior member of the academic team. All assessments can be conducted onsite or online.

Receive an Offer. After all entry requirements have been fulfilled, the school will send a letter or email of acceptance. To confirm acceptance, parents must pay a non-refundable enrolment fee. To secure boarding entry, a returnable security deposit must also be paid to the school.

Confirmation of Admission. After the enrolment fee and any boarding deposit (if applicable) have been received, the Admissions Department will formally confirm acceptance.

Scholarships
Nsouli Scholars Programme provides up to 50 full scholarships across Inspired schools at any one time for the duration of a student's education. Scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin, in recognition of Nadim Nsouli's heritage. The programme enables scholars to pursue education within the Inspired network, including access to academics, sports, arts and extracurricular activities.
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