Vision & Values

Preparing students for success at school, university and life beyond

Founded in 1971 and nestled in the heart of Madrid, Hastings School is a prestigious international school for students aged 2 to 18, serving a diverse and vibrant community. As part of the Cognita group of schools, we take a holistic approach to education that consistently delivers outstanding academic results.

Our vision is to be the leading premium school in Spain. We ensure our students are equipped to succeed at school, university and in life beyond. At Hastings, we deliberately design our educational experience to help young people thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

How we bring our vision to life

Wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
A superb team of native teachers
Teaching that is dynamic and engaging
A curriculum designed to stimulate and inspire

Hastings is a school where we aim to ensure that students...

• be CARING towards each other, themselves and feel valued by their teachers.  

• be CURIOUS and passionate about the pursuit of knowledge and understanding and the development of skills and values.   

• develop the attributes through the Hastings Learner Habits that give them every chance to fulfil their potential and to be SUCCESSFUL at school, university and in life.

• become GLOBALLY MINDED, multi-lingual young people who are culturally and emotionally intelligent, and help create a more just and sustainable world.  

What I value most is the affection of all the teachers towards my daughter together with their patience and dedication to her. In addition, her progress in learning is excellent.

– Year 1 Parent

Our vision and values shape the adult your child will become – and the world they will create.

Care

We want to provide a safe space for students and help them develop a sense of responsibility to care for each other, the school community and the wider world. They should feel both cared for and that they have a duty to care for others.

Curiosity

We aim to help students be curious about the world – to enjoy learning and want to find out more. Top universities are looking for students who not only have excellent grades but also a love of learning.

Success

We aim to help students be academically successful, get excellent grades and access the best global universities. However, more than that, we want students to develop the personal qualities – collaboration, communication, resilience and a growth mindset – that are vital for success in life.

Global Outlook

We want students to emerge from Hastings as culturally intelligent young men and women, able to communicate fluently in multiple languages and determined to help create a more just and sustainable world.

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