Academic staff who teach the English National Curriculum hold British teaching qualifications. Those teaching the obligatory Spanish subjects hold Spanish teaching qualifications.

We take children with no English between the ages of 2 and 4. For a limited number of pupils between the ages of 7 and 14, we offer the Intensive English Programme or English as an Additional Language Programme. This is a special course for non-English speaking newcomers of proven academic ability, whose entry to King’s College School would not otherwise be possible.

Within the curriculum we offer Spanish (from Year 1) and French (from Year 5) to IGCSE. French, German, and Chinese are also available as extracurricular activities.

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On average there are 20 pupils per class and one, two, or three classes per year group in the Infant Department and three to four classes per year group in the Primary and Secondary Departments. In some subjects, they split up into smaller groups to allow for more personalised learning.

Yes, the Infant Department has one or two assistants per class depending on the age group.

Interactive whiteboards are available in all classrooms, iPads and laptops are also provided except for Pre-Nursery and Nursery. From Year 3 onwards all pupils have access to personalised Inspired AI learning wich From Year 5, all our pupils have Chromebooks to access Google Classroom, although we still love handwriting and notebooks, so we endeavor to keep the appropriate balance.

Yes. King’s College School La Moraleja ensures continued learning no matter the situation, by constantly revising and adapting our approach to education. Our successful hybrid system allows us to provide in-class learning and/or live online lessons.

At King's College, we have students of many nationalities and religious beliefs. Our school considers this variety very enriching for school life.

We celebrate different events to enable every pupil to feel included.

IGCSE

We are ranked as one of the top Inspired Education Group schools globally achieving 31% 9 (above the A* maximum qualification), 48% 8-9 (A*), 68% 7-9 (A*/A)

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This depends on the age of the pupil. In the Infant Department, no homework is set but pupils are expected to take reading books home to share with their parents. In the Primary Department, depending on their age, they are expected to carry out between one and a half hours of homework per week in Year 3, to half an hour per day plus written work at the weekends in Year 5. In Year 6 approximately 4-5 hours of set homework per week. In Year 7 approximately 6-7 hours of set homework per week. In Year 8 approximately 7-8 hours of set homework per week. In Year 9 approximately 8-10 hours of set homework per week. In Years 10 and 11 students receive approximately 2 hours of homework per night with assignments at the weekend.

At the age of sixteen, at the end of National Curriculum Year 11, pupils transfer to King’s College in Soto de Viñuelas to complete their final two years of study where they can choose from 'A' Levels or the IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate).

We have a qualified SEN Coordinator at school. Please do consult your child's needs and we will be able to let you know if we are a good fit. The admissions process and entrance exams have to be successful as with any other candidate.

In-classroom support according to the individual needs of the pupil. If agreed between the school and parents that additional support is needed, the expense will be met by the family.

We are a certified High-Performance Learning World Class School which provides additional challenges for gifted, able, and talented pupils to meet their individual needs and was recently supported by Inspired Education Group's 'Inspired AI' embedded in the coursework.

We have a school counsellor and a psychologist at school as well as pastoral leaders who all work together with our SENCo.

Our policy throughout the admissions process is to allocate the appropriate placement for the candidate so that he/she may benefit fully from the education we offer. The procedure for admission to the school varies according to the age of the candidate. The procedures for admission vary slightly according to the age of the candidate. Please see Admissions, “Entry Requirements” (https://www.madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/admissions/entry-requirements).

The procedure for admission to the school varies according to the age of the candidate: https://madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/admissions/entry-requirements/
Infant Department
Foundation Stage (age 2 to 5)
Pupils applying for entry to the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) are required to come with their parents for an interview and to bring past school reports (if applicable). Children applying for Nursery and Reception places are not required to have any prior knowledge of English.
Key Stage 1 (age 5 to 7)
For entry into Year 1 and Year 2, pupils are assessed by the Head of Primary or the Head of Admissions. Applicants for both year groups will be asked to provide past school reports. At this age, they will be expected to know how to read and write in English.
Pupils with little or no prior knowledge of English must agree to a programme of EAL (intensive English), as recommended by the school, and parents should expect to be liable for the incurred costs. The duration of the EAL course will be decided by the school.
Primary Department
Key Stage 2 (age 7 to 11)
For entry to KS2 (Year 3 to Year 6), candidates require school reports from previous years and a CAT4 baseline assessment (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Quantitative and Spatial) which may take place in their current school for pupils from international schools abroad. Parents will be asked to provide school reports for the previous two academic years.
At this age, they will be expected to know how to read and write in English. Pupils with little or no prior knowledge of English must agree to a programme of EAL (intensive English), as recommended by the school, and parents should expect to be liable for the incurred costs. The duration of the EAL course will be decided by the school.
Secondary Department
Key Stage 3 (age 11 to 14)
For entry to KS3 (Year 7 to Year 9), candidates require school reports from the two previous years and a CAT4 baseline assessment (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Quantitative and Spatial) which may take place in their current school for pupils from international schools abroad.
At this age, they will be expected to know how to read and write in English. Pupils with little or no prior knowledge of English must agree to a programme of EAL (intensive English) as recommended by the school and parents should expect to be liable for the incurred costs. The duration of the EAL course will be decided by the school.
Key Stage 4, Years 10-11 (age 14 to 16)
Pupils applying for entry to Year 10 take a CAT4 baseline assessment (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Quantitative and Spatial) which may take place in their current school for pupils from international schools abroad. Parents will be asked to provide past school reports for the previous two academic years. Pupils applying for admission to Year 11 must have studied the first year of the (I)GCSE course (Year 10) in the British system the year prior to their entry to King’s College. The (I)GCSE examination boards in their current school must coincide with the examination boards used at King’s College.
It is not possible for children to join Year 11 if they have not studied Year 10 in the British education system with the same subjects and exam boards. In these circumstances, King’s College would study each case individually and recommend the best option for the applicant.
For more information, please read our Admissions Policy.
Check list
√ Official Documentation (all applicants)
√ Online application form
√ A photocopy of either the birth certificate, the “Libro de Familia”, identity card or passport of the child.
√ A photocopy of the identity document of both parents.
√ A photocopy of the identity document of the account holder who will be accountable for school fees if this is not the child’s parent.
√ An official medical certificate indicating the child has no infectious or contagious diseases.
√ One passport-size photograph.
√ Certificates from previous schools attended if any.

King’s College School is one of the best British Schools in Europe. For this reason, classes get filled very quickly. Arrange to meet our Head of Admissions, and visit the school. Please use the enquiry form on our website to contact us https://www.madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/admissions/enquire-online) or call us on +34 916 58 55 40.

There is no deadline for registration although our re-enrolment period is in January.

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9.15 am

4.35 pm

Extra supervision can be requested, however, this incurs an extra cost.

Yes, bus routes are available on our website under School Life: https://www.madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/school-life/bus-routes. We are able to consider additional bus stops.

Yes, lunch at school is compulsory. For additional information please see: https://www.madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/school-life/school-meals

Yes, we cater for special diets for both personal or religious reasons (vegan, kosher, halal, no pork, no beef) as well as for medical reasons (allergies, gluten-free, diabetic). If a special diet is required for medical reasons, please provide our school nurse with the pertinent doctor's recommendations/medical report.

Yes, and it is available in the School Uniform Shop on our premises.

Art & Crafts, Ballet & Contemporary Dance, Basketball, Chess, Chinese, Drama, Football, French, German, Judo, Music School (piano, violin, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drum kit, and music theory), Modern Dance, Multisport, Rhythm Gymnastics, Robotics and Coding, Roller Skating, and Swimming. For prices and schedules please see: https://www.madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/school-life/extra-curricular-activities.
Clubs are also available as part of the curricular day at no extra charge and although they vary, they could include knitting, gardening, drama, manga drawing, poetry, and certain sports as well as House Competitions. We have four houses, Lion House, Knight House, Crown House, and Shield House.

During our Physical Education classes, numerous sports are taught including basketball, football, badminton, tennis, hockey, rounders, cricket, netball, volleyball, gymnastics, and athletics. From Year 1 to Year 4, swimming once a week, one term of the academic year.

We participate in the Inspired Games with other schools from many countries who are part of the Inspired Family. We also have regular fixtures with other schools in the curricular sports and a Federated Football Team for our Year 10s.

We have small libraries throughout the school, a multipurpose room for clubs and drama activities, a hall/theatre for indoor sports and performances (music and plays), a fully equipped music room, as well as three dedicated science labs, one for each of the sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. We also use the Municipal Sports Arena, Polideportivo Municipal José Caballero, in Alcobendas for Physical Education and sports for our Secondary pupils (a 5-minute bus ride away, transport provided by school).

Multi-purpose sports surfaces and gymnasium.

King’s College School is a British school with a superb location in La Moraleja, on a hill overlooking Alcobendas (Madrid), with impressive views of the Guadarrama Mountains.
Its classrooms cater to more than 900 students between the ages of 2 and 16 (Pre-Nursery to Year 11). As a purpose-built school of stunning design, with outdoor areas and well-appointed classrooms, this is an inspiring place to learn. What is immediately apparent is the happy yet purposeful atmosphere of the school.
Whether children are Spanish or international, everyone is made to feel welcome and newcomers make friends here very quickly.
King’s College School offers the English National Curriculum and is fully accredited by the Department for Education in the UK as "Excellent" in every category from the latest external school inspection report as a British School Overseas (BSO).

King's College School, La Moraleja, blends academic excellence with social responsibility. It is the vision of the staff her to provide a British education that creates open-minded, creative, and dynamic individuals. We seek to ensure that your child will become a happy and successful global citizen.