University Destinations 2024
Each year a large number of students join the elite university preparation programme to prepare for applications to ultra-competitive universities.
This has been our best year ever for national and international university application success.
Several offers from the best universities across Europe, all top ten UK universities and from the USA, Canada and Australia.
International school in Madrid for all ages
At our private British school, we offer an international education from the ages of 2 to 18 in the heart of Madrid.
Hastings School was founded in 1971 and we have a long history of academic success. Our students achieve excellent academic results and graduate to many of the best universities around the world including, in 2023, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Complutense, IE, Trinity College Dublin, Leiden, Leuven (and many more!).
We want students to enjoy their experience of a British education, fulfil their academic potential and develop the skills and attributes they will need in a world where many jobs will be automated and distinctly ´human´ qualities – creativity, curiosity, collaboration – will be prized above all else.
Discover The Hastings Journey and how students are supported every step of the way from Early Years through to Pre-University, leaving them ready to take on the world.
"Although we are a reasonably large school, it doesn't feel like it. Each of the buildings retains a small family feel."
- Mr Ian Piper, Principal
Nexus - Sixth Form
What is the Nexus concept?
It is a sixth form education that looks beyond school to help ensure young people are ready for the challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We want our students to get outstanding grades and go on to top universities but we want more than that. We want to help them develop the skills and attributes they will need in a world where many jobs will be automated and distinctly ´human´ qualities - creativity, collaboration, resilience – will be prized above all else
FACILITIES & LOCATION
6 campuses in the heart of Madrid
Hastings is a private British school in Spain made up of six different campuses, all located in the heart of Madrid. Three of these are in the district of Chamartín, each around five minutes walking distance from the others. The other three are situated in Arturo Soria and Conde Orgaz.
All of our private school campuses can be easily accessed both by public transport and on foot.
Our Teachers
Creating a nurturing and inspiring environment
Our teachers, most of whom come from the UK, are our most valuable asset and we are fortunate to have a team of teachers who are not only highly qualified and experienced, but passionate about what they do. The quality of relationships with students is crucial and the better teachers know their students, the more they can ensure they get the best out of each individual.
Teachers at Hastings receive ongoing professional development to ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest developments in education. We have worked hard to make Hastings a great place to work in order to attract and retain the very best staff.
Our admissions team will be delighted to guide you on your journey with us!
Araceli Losana - Admissions Manager
Secondary and Sixth Form (Y10 to Y13) in Arturo Soria Campuses
Silvia Lara - Admissions Officer
Early Years, Primary and Secondary (Y7 to Y9) in Arturo Soria Campuses
Joanna Marugan - Admissions Officer
Early Years and Primary in Chamartin Campuses
Learn more. Download our prospectus.
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Explore our FAQs
Hastings School is one the the best premium british schools in the center of Madrid. With more than 50 years of experience in british education and 1375 students, we prepare young people to succeed and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Our students from the ages of 2 to 18 experience an authentic British international education,taught fully in English, with native teachers who are trained to ensure that students both enjoy their learning and thrive academically. While in EY children have a full immersion in English at an early stage, it is from Primary that , in addition to the British curriculum, students have Spanish lessons (Language and Social Science) and non-native speakers receive extra support. In Secondary, non native pupils are taught in separate groups to allow them to receive the necessary individual attention whereas native Spanish speakers study Spanish Language & Literature, and History & Geography.
In general, we ask all pupils from Year 1 to Year 13 (age 5 to 17) to complete an assessment and attend an individual interview to assess their academic ability and age-appropriate English level for entry into Hastings School. For further details visit our Admission Process.
The general teacher-to-pupil ratio at the school is 1:9. Depending on the number of pupils in each class, teachers in the Early Years (EY) and lower primary levels may have teaching assistants in the classroom.
2 - 5 yrs old
5 - 11 yrs old
11 - 15 yrs old
15 - 18 yrs old