All staff teaching the English National Curriculum are qualified British teachers, with the exception of some of the language teachers, who are native speakers. Those teaching Spanish language and Spanish validation are qualified native Spanish teachers.

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 7) to IGCSE. French, German and Chinese are also available as extracurricular activities

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On average there are 25 pupils per class and one or two classes per year group in the Infant Department and two to three in Primary and Secondary Departments. Setting is used in some subjects to allow for more personalised learning and smaller groups.

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Interactive whiteboards are available in all classrooms

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.

Our Religious Studies programme is based on Christianity and the Christian heritage. The Secondary curriculum is in line with the Religious curriculum in England.

IGCSE

Overall Pass Rate of 99.64% (A level) and Overall Pass Rate of 99.14% (IGCSE)

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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 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.

Pupils wishing to enter Year 3 and above are required to sit entrance tests in English and Mathematics and to present copies of recent school reports.

The procedure for admission to the school varies according to the age of the candidate: https://madrid-lamoraleja.kingscollegeschools.org/admissions/entry-requirements/

This depends on the year group.

There is no deadline for registration.

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9.15 am

4.25 pm

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

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Art, Ballet, Basketball, Chess, Chinese, Drama, Football, French, German, Judo, Little Kickers, Mathematics & Mental Calculation, Music School (piano, violin, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drum kit and music theory), Modern Dance, Multisport, Rhythm Gymnastics, Robotics and Coding, Tennis, Yoga

During our Physical Education classes, numerous sports are taught including basketball, football, badminton, tennis, hockey, rounders, cricket, netball, volleyball, gymnastics and athletics.

Multi-purpose sports surfaces, Gymnasium

King’s College School in La Moraleja is part of King’s Group, a prominent education organisation founded in 1969, which provides a high-quality British education to more than 8,000 students across the globe.

The school has a superb location in the affluent residential area of La Moraleja, situated on a hill overlooking Alcobendas (Madrid), with impressive views of the Guadarrama Mountains. The classrooms cater for more than 550 children between the ages of 3 and 16 (Nursery to Year 11).

Like its sister schools 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)

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 local or international, everyone is made to feel welcome and newcomers make friends here very quickly.