King's College Soto de Viñuelas Primary is where the British journey begins at one of the longest established British schools on the Madrid international schools map. It covers the early years and the primary key stages at the flagship King's campus to the north of the city, teaching the English National Curriculum in English by British trained staff. For parents of young children, the appeal is starting a child on a recognised British route and continuing without a change of system through to IGCSEs and the sixth form on the same site. Tuition at this stage sits in the premium band for the city and below the senior years.
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At a glance
The primary years
The primary at Soto de Viñuelas follows the British curriculum, starting in the Early Years Foundation Stage and moving through the primary key stages. Young children are immersed in English from the start by British trained teachers, with Spanish learned as a subject and additional languages introduced as they move up. The early years balance structured learning with play, and the primary years build the literacy, numeracy and wider knowledge that prepare children for secondary.
Because the primary sits on the same campus as the senior school, the move up at the end of primary is internal rather than a change of school. That continuity is the main reason British minded families start their children here rather than transferring in later, since the child stays within one curriculum and one community from the early years through to the sixth form.
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Primary fees
On our Madrid international school fees guide, the Soto de Viñuelas primary sits in the premium band, and primary tuition is lower than the senior years, rising gradually through the primary school. The school publishes a current schedule each academic year, so treat any figure online as a guide and confirm the live numbers with admissions before you budget.
Primary budgeting has line items beyond tuition. Plan for a registration charge and a deposit, lunches, the school bus across the northern suburbs, uniform and trips. Because tuition climbs each year and rises further in the senior school, families planning to stay through to the sixth form should model the full path rather than the first year alone.
Admissions
The primary accepts applications year round for a September start. The early years and the start of primary are the busiest entry points, so spaces in the youngest groups can be tight and families are advised to apply early. There is little formal testing at this age; admissions focuses on the child's stage, readiness and English, with support offered to children new to the language.
Mid year entry is reviewed subject to space, which helps families relocating to north Madrid outside the standard cycle. Availability varies by year group, so contact admissions directly to check the specific class you need.
Location and who goes there
The primary shares the King's campus in Soto de Viñuelas, in the Tres Cantos area to the north of Madrid, among leafy residential neighbourhoods that suit households with young children. The setting gives the youngest pupils space and greenery while keeping them within the northern belt that the school buses serve, so the primary sits close to where many of its families live.
The community blends British expatriate families, internationally minded Spanish households and other nationalities, giving even the youngest classes a mixed intake. 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 King's College Soto de Viñuelas Primary fees?
Primary tuition at Soto de Viñuelas sits in the premium band for Madrid and is lower than the senior years, rising gradually through the primary school. Registration, a deposit, lunches and transport sit on top, so confirm the current schedule with admissions.
What does King's College Soto de Viñuelas Primary teach?
The primary teaches the English National Curriculum in English, from the Early Years Foundation Stage through the primary key stages, with Spanish taught alongside and other languages introduced as children move up.
Is the primary good for children who do not speak Spanish?
Yes. Teaching is in English by British trained staff from the early years, with Spanish learned as a subject, so the primary suits international families whose child does not yet speak Spanish.
When do King's College Soto de Viñuelas Primary applications open?
Applications run year round for a September start, and the early years and start of primary are the busiest entry points, so families are advised to apply early. Mid year places are reviewed subject to space.
Does the primary lead into the senior school?
Yes. The primary feeds directly into the King's College senior school on the same Soto de Viñuelas campus, so a child can continue to IGCSEs and the sixth form without changing school.
