Which school is cheaper: Hastings School or Madrid Active School?

Madrid Active School has lower published tuition than Hastings School — roughly 30% cheaper at the midpoint. Madrid Active School runs $5,000-$15,000 USD/year; Hastings School runs $9,000-$17,000.

What is the true annual cost difference between Hastings School and Madrid Active School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Madrid Active School runs about $11,400 per year vs $14,800 at Hastings School — a difference of $3,400.

Which curriculum does Hastings School vs Madrid Active School offer?

Hastings School offers British and IB leading to IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma. Madrid Active School offers an unspecified curriculum.

How do admissions compare between Hastings School and Madrid Active School?

Hastings School has Open admissions; Madrid Active School has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Hastings School vs Madrid Active School

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Quick answer

Madrid Active School is 30% cheaper than Hastings School on true annual cost ($11,400 vs $14,800). Hastings School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (65/100 vs 50/100).

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Hastings School vs Madrid Active School side-by-side comparison
Metric	Hastings School	Madrid Active School
Curriculum	British, IB	—
Qualifications	IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma	—

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