- The school is governed by the King’s College School Council. King’s Infant School is located in the Chamartín district in the north of Madrid.
- Pupils follow the English National Curriculum and are taught by experienced, caring British qualified staff. In the Foundation Stage ( Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception), the children have direct access to their Outside Learning Environment. In Key Stage 1 ( Years 1 and 2), we embrace the resources of Madrid and have good links with Museums and Parks in the city centre.
- At the end of Key Stage 1 aged 7, the children transfer to either King’s College Soto de Viñuelas or to King’s College La Moraleja. There is a strong transition programme with both schools and the children adapt quickly into Year 3.
- There is an Induction English Programme for children entering into Year 1 and Year 2 with limited English. Spanish is taught in all years and there is additional Spanish offered for International Children entering the school. Chinese, French and later German are also offered.
- Spanish Curriculum is taught from Nursery following guidance from the Spanish Ministry of Education. The sessions are planned using a practical approach as King’s do with the National Curriculum. This allows children to be creative, have fun and learn through practice instead of traditional approaches.
- We aim to provide children with the educational experiences which develop a positive approach to learning and create a learning environment which is enhanced by making the child feel at home at school.
- Self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, and respect for others are encouraged. Classroom walls are covered with displays of children’s art and craft, as well as pictures on interesting topics and language-based information to help them develop literacy skills.
Reception (Ages 3 to 5)
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The classes for three to five-year-olds provide a stimulating and creative environment where young children may experience a wide range of activities which lead into Key Stage 1 of the English National Curriculum. These two years are very important as they form the basis of a child’s future education. At King’s College we follow the requirements set out in the Desirable Outcomes for Children’s Learning (i.e. the 6 goals for learning for children within the Early Years setting):
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Year 1 (ages 5-6) and Year 2 (ages 6-7)
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