Hastings School Primary is the middle phase of Hastings School, the British international school that has run in the capital since 1971. The primary sits on its own campus in the Chamartin district, separate from but close to the early years and secondary sites, which keeps the primary years to a manageable scale. It is one of the more established British primary options on the Madrid international schools map, valued by families who want an English language education that still builds real Spanish across the week. Tuition at this stage is in the mid band for the city.
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At a glance
Primary curriculum
The primary follows the English National Curriculum, the same framework used in British schools at home, so a child transferring from the United Kingdom or another British international school continues without a syllabus gap. Alongside it, pupils take Spanish language and social science, which keeps them connected to the host country and meets Spanish requirements. The balance is deliberate: English is the main language of instruction, but Spanish is taught properly rather than as a token extra.
For international families, the language support matters most. Children who arrive without Spanish, or without English, are given help to catch up so that a mid schooling move does not leave them behind. The primary then feeds the secondary school and, in time, the IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma pathways, so the years here are the foundation of a longer route rather than a standalone stage.
What will a primary place really cost?
Our free fee calculator estimates tuition, registration and the extras a year of primary in Madrid adds up to.
Hastings School Primary fees
On our Madrid international school fees guide, the Hastings primary sits in the mid band. Tuition rises gradually through the primary years, sitting above the early years rate but below the larger jumps that come in secondary and the sixth form. Families with three or more children enrolled receive a tuition discount, which can meaningfully change the maths for households with several primary aged children. These are published figures that move each academic year.
Primary budgeting carries its own extras. Beyond tuition, plan for a registration or enrolment charge, lunches, uniform, after school clubs and transport across the Chamartin campuses. Trips and resources add to the annual figure. Use the fee calculator to weigh the full cost against other primary options rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions
The primary accepts applications year round for a September start, with most places confirmed in the spring beforehand. Younger primary year groups carry over from the early years, so spaces in the lower primary can be tighter than higher up. Applicants joining from another school are usually asked for recent reports and assessed for the English and Spanish level the year group requires.
Mid year entry into primary is reviewed subject to space in the specific year group, which helps families relocating to Madrid during the school year. Availability varies by class, so contact admissions directly to check the year you need.
Location and who goes there
The primary campus sits in Chamartin, a settled residential district in north central Madrid with good transport and a strong international community. Running the primary on its own site, close to the early years and secondary, gives younger children a calmer environment while keeping siblings within reach of one another.
Families are a mix of British and international households and Spanish parents who want a bilingual education, so the primary feels genuinely two language rather than purely expatriate. For the wider picture of where families settle and the other primary options nearby, see the Madrid city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Hastings School Primary fees?
Primary tuition sits in the mid band for Madrid, rising gradually through the primary years before the larger jumps in secondary and sixth form. A registration charge, lunches, uniform and transport sit on top, and sibling discounts apply for three or more children. Confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does Hastings School Primary follow?
The primary phase teaches the English National Curriculum, with Spanish language and social science added so that children develop in both languages. Children who arrive without Spanish or English receive extra support.
Is Hastings School Primary good for non Spanish speakers?
Yes. The primary teaches in English and gives extra language support to new arrivals, which suits international families whose child has not learned Spanish, while still building Spanish steadily across the week.
When do Hastings School Primary applications open?
Applications are accepted year round for a September start, with most places confirmed the previous spring. Mid year entry into primary is reviewed subject to space in the relevant year group.
Where is Hastings School Primary located?
The primary phase is based in the Chamartin district of north central Madrid, on a campus separate from the early years and secondary sites but close by.
