It has the highest A-Level grades, the British equivalent of the Spanish baccalaureate, and its students receive great offers from Oxford and Cambridge. Recognized by The Sunday Times as “School of the Decade,” Brighton College is coming to Madrid.
Thanks to its values of curiosity, confidence, and kindness, it has builtits own educational system for students aged 3 to 18. It already has campuses in cities such as London, Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok, and the Spanish capital will be added in September 2027.
The cost of the elite
Facilities in the United Kingdom. | Editorial credit: Brighton College
The new school will be located on Calle Gobelas, in the heart of the Moncloa-Aravaca district, one of the city’s highest-income areas. It will include the first eight educational levels and expects to enroll at least 100 students when it opens, with a future target of 1,000.
Prices depend on the academic year and are paid per term, with differences between boarders and day students. In the United Kingdom, boarders can pay between £3,500 and £12,000, while day students pay between £8,000 and £12,000.
Although the center will open in 2027, an open house has already been organized for April 23, 2026, where families can get a feel for the spirit of the British institution.
The Brighton method in Madrid
George Hartley. | Editorial credit: Brighton College
With extensive experience in British school management, George Hartley will be at the helm of Brighton College Madrid. In his welcome letter on the website, he expresses his enthusiasm for the project and promises an educational experience in which “every child is known, supported, and challenged to be their best.”
In addition to the academic program, there will be sports, performing arts, public speaking, debate, and activities related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (the so-called “STEAM” system).
Global perspectives
Scientific learning. | Editorial credit: Brighton College
Despite the school’s British origins, George Hartley affirms that “students will proudly celebrate the culture and traditions of Madrid and Spain, while developing a global perspective.” In this way, they will achieve an international mindset that will prepare them for a constantly changing world.
As part of its expansion strategy, Brighton College has focused on southern European countries and, in addition to the new center in Madrid, will also open others in Lisbon and Rome.