Hastings School, Madrid
- Ages
- 3-18 yrs
- Curricula
- English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, Spanish Curriculum
- Type of School
- Day School, International School
- Main Language
- English
About
Hastings School follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, but also teaches in Spanish the two compulsory subjects indicated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Under the National Curriculum for England and Wales, there is an impressive selection of subjects available to choose from and study to official examination level. Students prepare for IGCSE examinations, AS and A Levels within the British system as well as Spanish university examinations. Academic standards at Hastings are extremely high, and the vast majority of students progress to Higher Education.
Students are offered effective individual learning support by class teachers and tutors, and there is specific help throughout the school in English, Spanish and ICT. Stress is placed both on discipline and building good relationships. Hastings is authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is a member of the National Association for British Schools in Spain (NABSS).
Ian Piper
Headteacher
Ian Piper started as Principal at Hastings School in September 2024 having previously been Headmaster from The British International School of Washington, which he has led since 2016 and was previously Head of Danube International School Vienna for seven years, having held further leadership roles in both Paris and Zurich. All these schools catered for students from pre-Nursery until Year 13 and were high performing schools, both academically and in terms of extracurricular activities. Mr. Piper’s most recent formal education was the completion of a MSc in Management Sciences from Southampton University and a MEd in Educational Management from Bath University.
Mr. Piper is enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with and contribute to the Hastings community and learning about the Spanish language and culture.
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